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Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-16
MICA Used FOR DECORATION.

Large quantities of scrap mica
small sheets and the waste from the
manufacture of sheet mica are
ground for different uses, among
which are the decoration of wall
paper and the manufacture of lub-
rlcants, fancy paints, and nodded
mica for electrical insulation, accor-
ding to the United States Geoloei-
cal Survey. Ground mica applied
to wall paper gives silvery luster.
When mixed with grease or oils
timely ground mica forms an excel
lent lubricant for axles and other
bearings. Mixed with shellac or
special compositions, ground mica
Is nodded into desired forms and is
used IN insulators for trolley wires.
Ground mica for electrical insula-
ton must be free from metallic
minerals. Mica used for fabrication
should be free from gritty matter
FOR wall paper and brocade paints
a ground mica with a high luster is
required, and such luster is obtain
ed by using a clean, light-colored
mica and grinding it under waters
Coarsely ground or bran" mica IS
used in increasing quantities to
coat the surface of composition
roofing material to prevent the tar
or other ingredients used in its
manufacture from sticking when
the sheets are rolled for shinnino
MICA AN IMPORTANT MINERAL.
The mineral mica has become AZ
important article in the industrial
world, and large manufacture,
companies, chiefly manufactures
OF electrical apparatus and machin
cry wall papers and stoves, are de
pendent on a regular supply of i,
properties which render mica val
liable in these trades are it's per
fect cleavage into tough, flexible
and elastic sheets, transparency
rN
nonconouctlvity of electricity, anc
the 0r''llace of the small scales O
+erial. Mica is some
times Gale | 'nglass when used !,
steve and amp chimneys bu
! e confused with tn
gelaunons material obtained from
certain fish. The mica of commerce
includes two principal varieties
muscovite and phlogopite, but small
quantities biotite have been useC
Muscovite is known as clear q
white mica, pMogopite as ambe
mica, and biotite as black mica.
Mica is a mineral of widespread
: occurrence of the rocks of the earth
crust. according to Douglass B. Ste1
T rett, OF the United States Geologic;
Survey. The mica suitable for il
dustrlal uses is found in coars,
grained rocks. Deposits of CON
mercial or possible commercial va
Tue are known in many countrie
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-16
CONSTIPATION CURED

DR.. Kings New Life Pills v.:'i
relieve constipation and get your
bowels in healthy condition again,
John ; pie, of Sanbury Pa, says
they. ct 2 best pills fever used
and q e every one to use them
them lor constipation, indigestion
and liver complaint" Will help
you. Price Csc. Recommended by
all druggists.
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-16
COWARTS,

W.. w. l.. DloWn was born Aug.
4, 1885, departed from this life the
4th day of May 1913, aged II years
and 3 months. Was married to
Josephine Brown December the 26.
1867, and spent As years and 4
months devoted husbman to his
wife, protested faith in Christ
about 28 years ago, and united
with the Baptist Church. and lived
faithful life until death, he leaves
wife and 4 children and a host of
friends to mourn their loss.
IN MEMORY.
The end of my journey is nearing,
But the twilight that darker nv
Way,
Has brought neither doubling nor
| fearing,
The hope of my heart to dismay.
| have wrestledswith guilt and with
sorrow,
Bitter sOrrOw-the shadow of sin
But dread not the night nor the
morrow,
Nor wish that had never been.
Vain vision my folly once cherish
ed
False idols nv soul had enshrin-
ed;
Thank God they are utterly perish
ed
My spirit no LONGER is blind,
| was grasped by the hand that be-
reft me
The hand that has led me to
light.
The life that is only worth living.
The Giver of life has bestowed:
His cross | now bear with thanks
giving,
Nor pray that he tighten the load:
The crown of his thorn-corona-
ton,
No mortal is worthy to wear;
Yet, sharing his humiliation.
Even | in my triumph may share,
For l know tina: his mercy en-
dureth,
Else it never had waited for me;
His life my salvatation endureth.
And thine-for he waiteth for thee.
AS of old, ever new the sweet
story,
Of Christ the Redeemer of men:
When grace is transferred to
glory,
May we sing it together again.
Mr.. and Mrs. j. H. Morris and
granddaughter of Soco visited
this place the past week.
Mrs. Sam Cannon is visiting he,
father w. A. Brown.
Mrs. Ebert Coward visited he,
home in Canada the past week.
Messrs. j. B. Smith and Andrew
Queen were seen on the streets O
C0warts Sunday.
Brown Fvoe
Jackson County journal. (Sylva, N.C.) 19??-19??, 1913-05-16

but the principal sources of supply
at present are India, United States.
and Canada. In the United States
muscovite is the only variety mined
but small quantities of biotite have
been obtained as by-product.
EIGHT STATES PRODUCE MICA.
The total value of mica produced
in the United States in 1912 ac-
cordine to Mr. Serrett, was 1881 1913
a decrease If S23.1O8 compared
with 1911. The production came
from eight states-North Carolina.
New Hamnshire. Idaho, New Mex
'co. South Carolina. Colorado. South
Dakota and New York. named in
the order of the value of their out
put. The production of sheet mica
amounted to 845, 483 pounds, valued
at S2S2, 283, COMPARED with 1897
2O1 mounds, valued at S31O,254,
IN 1911. The total output of rough
trimmed sheet mica amounted TO
over 100000 in 1912.
The mica mines of the United
states are capable of large an.
nual production and could be made
to supply all but the small part of
the demand which calls for the
softer Canadian amber mica. This
could be accomplished if some of
the largest already proved mines in
North Carolina. New Hampshire,
South Dakota, Idaho. New Mexico,
Virginia and Colorado were opeart-
ed on a larger scale or even as they
have been operated in the past.
Other deposits in these and MANY
other States could be developed to
meet increasing future demands.
COST OF PRODUCTION ABROAD IS CHEAPER
The cost of producing mica in the
United States is considerably great
er than in some other countries. es.
pecially India. but it is probable
that this difference in cost could
be lessened by more extensive op-
Grafton of the larger and better de-
posits with improved methods. In
size and quantity the mica obtained
from the large mines generally
averages better than that from
many small deposits.
The imports of manufactured
trimmed sheet mica into the United
States during 1912, as reported by
the Bureau of Foreign and Domestic
Commerce, amounted to 1891
pounds, valued at $748,973, exceed
ing those of 1911 by $50, 1854 pounds
in quantity and $246,81O in value.
A copy of the report on mica
may be obtained free on application
to the Geological Survey, Washing
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
DISTRICT COMMITTEE
CALLED FOR TOMORROW
First Meeting of Reorganized Sem
ate Body on Local
Affairs.

The first meeting of the reOrganized
Senate District committee Is scheduled to
be held tomorrow at 1880 clock Senator
Smith of Maryland. the chairman, having
issued a call for that time.
\ hearing will be given members of
the insurance committee Of the American
Bar Association, who are coming here to
urge that the laws relating to insurance
be revised and codified in the District.
r. w. Breckenridge of Nebraska is chair
man of the insurance committee, and the
other members are r. A. Mercur, Penn
sylvania; A. !. Vorys. Ohio; S. Q. Levin
son. Illinois. and Charles W. Farnham,
Mime sofa.
No hearing will be given tomorrow on
ings have been requested by friends and
fees of the measure, but no date for
them has bs en- set by Chairman Smith
There is large number of bills and
resolutions before the committee. anon :
them Senator Hughes resolution permit
ting Dr. friedman, discoverer of a
cure for tuberculosis. to practice n
the District of Columbia without first
standing the regular medical examina
ton.
Another matter of interest before the
committee is the suggested investigation
Of the admin stration of the police and
flremen's pension fund, made by Senator
BristoW.
1t is expected that subcommittee will
be named at tomorrOw's meeting and
that the various measures before the
committee viii then be referred to sub
committees for consideration
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
CAMPAIGN IS BEGUN
AGAINST FRIEDMAN
President Folks of Association
to Prevent Tuberculosis
Fires First Cum
SAYS SO-CALLED "CURE"
HURTS SOCIETY'S WORK
Designates 1t as Adverse Factor,
Whatever 1t May Become. in Ad-
dressing Opening Session.

Declaring that the Friedman tuhcrcu-
the past year has done much to offset and
10 make more difficult the work of the
National Association for the Study and
Prevention of tuberculosis. Homer Folks
OF New York, president of the society,
fred the first gun in what will probably
be an active campaign against the Ger
man ''specialist and his turtle serum
specific" In his address at the OPEN
ing session of the ninth annual meeting
OF the association. in the ballroom of
the New Willard today. President Folks,
in discussing influences that have during
the year operated to prevent the greatest
amount of good results from the work
of the organization. said in part:
Another adverse factor, for such up
10 this time it must be reckoned. what
ever it may subsequently become. is
the Friedman cure. Nothing like the
series of events which have followed
the announcement of the Friedman
cure in Berlin has hitherto occurred
IN the tuberculosis campaign. We are
all listening for the announcement of
specific remedy for tuberculosis, and
all no doubt. admit that if it comes,
When 1T comes. it may revolutioniZe
our entire program.
only those who have been engaged
from day to day in inducing state and
local authorities to appropriate funds
for tuberculosis dispensaries nurses
sanatoria and hospitals can appreciate
now vastly more difficult this task has
been made in the last few months by
the extremely effective press agents of
DE- Friedman
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

sun mold office in the south He aided
the Mon army in the civil war and ac-
'ofd'he to the republicans. long has been
an OBJECT OF attack b: Senator Tillnan
aud other southern senator's
hder the Taft plan for reorganization
OF the customs service Smalls would have
only about six weeks more To serve. and
fe1uol-canS intend 10 oppose most Wig
ofouSi% any attempt To pat in Office a
new man for that short period. They
claim that the democrats would put a
stigma on Smalls name by naming a
successor al this time. and would only
involve the affairs OF the Bea ufort office.
According 10 men present at the meet
ing today, the matter will be brought III
on the floor of the Senate. Colcock $
name WAS ordered fayorably reported To
the Senate today by a majority vote but
the republicans served notice OF their
intention IL fight
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Resided Here for Years.

Col. Lewis was for Years a resident
of Washington. being then the recorder
of the board of ordnance and fortifca-
tions. He was the recorder for the board
al the time the famous Langley man
carrying aeroplane was built and was
closely in touch with that work The
automatic rifle he developed while on
furlough from the army. II is a gun
with a large aluminium tune over the
rife barrel. The discharge automatically
draws an air blast through this second
airy barrel, keeping the gun cool
The rifle was taken to Fort Myer and
demonstrated before Gen. Leonard Wood
and other army officers. 1t can be speed
ed up To 20 shots minute. but Col
Lewis says it is better TO work il at
only 800 shots a minute. 1t has prac-
tically no recoil. the kick being alb
sorbed in working the automatic mechan-
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Candidates for Degrees.

The candidates presented for degrees
We're
Master of arts, normal feliows-Julius
j. Hemark. B. A.. st. Olaf College
Minnesota: Clara Anne Lee b. s., Cald-
well College, Kentucky; William Crooks
Mcclure, b. A.. Central University Ken
lucky; Mary Hughes McCue, 3. A., Syn
Odical College. Missouri.
Bachelor of arts-Mary Helen Burns.
Grover Cleveland Farquhar. Jesse Will
bur Gledhill, Eugene Hogle, Frederick
Henry Hughes. Michael Lapides, Clar-
ence Otto Harold Linde.
Bachelor of philosophy.Cora Agnes
Denton. John Clarence Clesson.
Normal Standardization Wells briggs,
Utah State Normal School, Utah.
At the close of the exercises the visitors
inspected the college buildings and
grounds. The reception committee con-
sisted of Walter Goreth DURAN, marshal
William Oscar Hunter. Lawrence Erie
Johnson. Ralph Raymond Decker, Alpha
William Patterson. Frederic George
| Fanchef. John Marinius Jacobson Fred
erick Antonio Moore.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
BRYAN REMAINS SILENT
ON JAPANESE QUESTION
Fails to Take Up Objections to
Land Law With AmbaS-
SadOr Chinda.

William J. Bryan. Secretary OF State,
was unable to take up the Japanese OBJ
jections to the California alien land own
ing bill this morning, following his return
to Washington from the west for the
reason that he desired first to have a con-
ference on the subject with President
Wilson. He had also many callers at
the State Department.
Though Secretary Bryan declined to
discuss publicly his California mission
tfs manner conveyed the impression that
he was far from dissatisfied with the re-
cults obtained.
Presumably the Japanese embassy was
made acquainted with the Secretary
disposition to defer, for a short time,
at least, discussion of the California
land owning act. Viscount Chinda did
not appear at the State Department be-
fore noon. as was expected
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
WILLIAM A. LARKIN DEAD
Had Been Resident of WASHINGTON
for TWenty-ore Years.

William Ashby Larkin. for twenty-one
years = resident of Washington died
yesterday at his residence. .S13 18th
street northwest. Mr.. Larkin had been
in failing health for several months
During Tie greater par, cf his resi-
dencc here he wGs employed by a sew
ing machine company.
He is survived h. his widow. Mrs.
Frances :. Larain, two children. Mrs.
Lois T.. Snyder and William A. I.arkin
jr.: his mother. Mrs Sarah j. Larkin
four sisters. Mrs +. Il. Witt of Blue
field. ". Va: Airs. j. w. Dunbar OF
Haymarket. Va; Mrs Charles T. Con-
ley and Miss l.. May L.srkin of Wash
ington, and brother Harry ID. Lark in
of this city. Funeral services will, he
conducted at the undertaking establish
ment of ;. II. Hines, tomorrow morning
at IL o'clock.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Approved by Army Aviators.

Being so light. ii was taken 10 College
Park and there tried out by Capt Charles
de Forest Chandler on one OF the army
aerOplanes On the first trial at a height
of POO feet, Capt. Chandler made about
70 per cent Of hits on a ground target
:; by 10 feet
The gun was declared by the army ayia-
tors to be the most effective adjunct to
the offensive power of the aeroplane that
has yet been devised
NO arrangements We're made to have
the weapon adopted in the United States
army and the gun was taken abroad
where II was demonstrated in France
Germany and Austria. The purchase by
the RUSSIAN government is the first big
foreign order ordcd
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
GYPSY'S WIFE MISSING.
Anxious Husband Offers Reward for
Information Regarding Her.

Mrs. Mary Stevens wife Of William.
better known Steve Stevens. head or
band of Roumanian gypsies camped
near Ma6re Park. is reported TO have
disappe AIRED from the camp. Her hUs-
band believes she mas gone 10 join Oman
Stevens. his sister. and Louie Morgan.
also gypsies. who disappeared from the
camp a week ago
Steve Stevens. as the leader Of the band
is known. is distressed over his wife's
absence. When Dinah Stevens. and Louie
Morgan We're said to have eloped
their disappearance was reported 70 ihr
police and Stevens said he would spend
SEE, to get his sister
Ii is sd id that Stevens thought his wife
knew Of the whereabouts Of the alleged
elopers and ii Was after members OF tho
family had tried to induce her - reveal
their supposed whereabouts that Ire
woman Went away. taking her child with
her.
Today The police sent out copies Of an
illustrated card asking that search bee
made for the alleged clippers. a reward
Of $50 is. offered for information leading
to the where al bouts OF the girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
WORLDS GREATEST MYSTERY.
Frof. Covington Thinks Pyramids
Greater Riddle Than the Sphinx.

Prof. Dow Cosincton. the Egyptoloeist
and explorer. Yesterday addressed the
classes in archaeology of the George
Washington University on The Egyptian
Pyramids. He gave stcreopticon illus
trations from photographs taken by him
during the many years of exploration.
Mr.. Covington who does not believe
that the sphinx riddle has vet been
solved, considers the Great pyramid by
far the greatest mystery in Egypt He
said From its mysterious subterranean
chamber leo feet below the base. TO its
pointed apex towering so feet above. IL
is one great Interrogation point.
He will shortly address the departmen-
of Semitic and Egyptian languages AM
literature of the Catholic University az
America the date of which will soon DO
announced
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
Many Callers Disappointed.

\ large number Of diplomatic callers
this being the day set apart for their re-
ception each Week-for the most par
were obliged to transact their business
with Counselor Moore.
Secretary Bryan and his wife are re-
ceiving senators and representatives and
their families this afternoon at Calumet
gam which will be occupied by the Score
tary of State during his residence in
Washington. Tonight the Secretary will
be in Baltimore as the guest at dinner of
Charles Grasty. editor OF the Baltimore
Sun. Tomorrow night he will attend a
banquet to be given in New York to the
visiting International committees arrang
ing for the celebration OF the centenary
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
AMERICAN INVENTION
FINDS FAVOR ABROAD
Automatic Rifle, Invented by
Col. Lewis, U. S. A., Bought
by Russian Government.

ST. PETERSBURG. May S.-Barclay S.
Warburton. son-in-law of John Wana-
maker, has left for Paris after closing
successful negotiations with the Russian
government for the purchase of a supply
of the air-cooled automatic rifles invented
by Lieut. Col. Isaac y. Lewis of the
United States Coast Artillery
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

Other Preventable Diseases" The dis
cussion will be participated in BY DR..
Herman NJ. Biggs OF New York, DR.. Da-
vid L. Edsall. Boston. and DR.. NJ. How
ard Russell. Philadelphia
The report of The committee on hOspi-
tails for advanced tuberculosis cases Will
also be presented at tonisht's meeting OF
the advisory council.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
PLAN WAR ON COLCOCK
Republican Senators Deter
mine to Prevent COniiirma-
ton of Nomination.

Republican senators at a meeting %
the commerce committee TODAY added one
more name to the growing lis OF Pres-
dent Wilson's nominations which they eX-
poet 10 fight To- the end OF the special
= sSion. In this ease republican anger
VIII Ire directed against Franklin +. COL
"pch. named by the President IL succeed
Robe, Smalls collector of tn. port OF
Beaufort, : g. Smalls is a eolored man.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
81 MMER Ct RT.AINS
AND DRAPERlE.S

Show Deep Price Cuttings.
summer Curtains Ard brapcIlsS
need cost but = few cents ~ the
special prices tomorrow are taken
advantage Of
NEhHplTTAN MADRAS in
Pretty figured designs. bor,l.rcd
effect. cream ground With figures
in green. pink, brown ana ~
blue. Special price fri- VI
day. n yard ..........-
pRAPERli.S. including Scrlm>.
Dotted SwisssS. TamatiNe cloth.
Art craft fabric, Lengths. to
1 Yards Worth up IL 80 -
4 yard. Choice tomorrow. nc
ward. only ...-....-.
Rl-FFI.ED al 'RTAINS. Of SWISS.
with , and ; tucks on side and ~
bottom: some with Nat FIN
edge. good values a; sac SVC
a pair Friday. only.
Third .icor- DraperA Section.
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Leaves Layman Undecided.

thus far it is not evident to me as a
layman that any of those who have had
to do with the subject in this country
nave won much credit. Where the pub
lie looked to the medical profession for
authoritative guidance. for a clear word
as TO how. when and where the merits
or dement's of the alleged cure were to
be established and announced, it seemed
10 ma only silence, or the raising of
some question to DR.. Friedmann's
llsHt TO practice here or there. to
senu Ms remedy through the mails or in
interstate commerce. Every thing may
nave been perfectly right and correct. 1
only say that to the layman it has not
seemed to work out WELL in giving the
puonc clue as to what attitude to take
Nor has the press Won laurels. We
! snail never be able to estimate or suit
ABLY to acknowledge, the invaluable CO.
operation OF the newspapers in the tuber-
culosls movement Without their sup
port the tuberculosis exhibitions, meet
lnss and the remedial measures which
nave followed would have been if not
impossible. at least greatly delayed But
Is the bare and unconrirmed announce
ment of a so-called cure one of the
great events of current history COM
parable only TO the Balkan war and the
ONO floods. worthy of Il place on the first
page FOR days in succession? Whenever
such cure can be announced substan-
tiated by fndisDutable evidence, convinc-
ing to those most competent to judge,
that, indeed. If it comes, will be an event
of worldwide moment. Nothing would be
more clearly entitled to the largest head
lines and the most frequent repetition
In his address President Folks told of
progress made during the past year, cit
ing various measures enacted into law
b. the legislatures of several states,
which are designed to affect the living,
housing and working conditions of mil
lions of persons. and by enforcing better
sanitary conditions bring about improved
conditions of the public health as regards
tuberculosis and allied diseases.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08
City Sights.

From IL" Spokane spokesman Review
Summer Boardcr- Don't sou ever come
to the sights of city?
Farmer acdders-Oh. no. we soc 'em
every summer.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1913-05-08

The new administration, with Arthur
4. Johnson. democrat. as mayor. was in
Quoted into office at Frostburs. Md.
Wednesday night.