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Show 0LACK BALLOT MEANT DEATH. THE MAKING OF GEMS. LIGHTS UP CURVES. Trying Ordeal for Two 8oldiers m the War of the Rebellion. On almost any Saturday or court day there can be seen on the 6treets of Wytheville, Bays the Wythoville of correspondent the Richmcr.d two farmers, simple and retiring in their tastes and nabits who were called upon to undergo as trying an ordeal during the war between the states as any soldier on either side of that memorable atru-gle- . Interesting Case Before the Board of General Appraisers at New York. Customs officials of the government are learning something every day about artificial gems and how they are made. An expert knowledge is to be able to tell the difference between the artificial and the genuine, says the Washington Star. The Board of General Appraisers in New York has recently had before It the question of What rate of duty should be assessed on artificial rubies, which now take the place of the genuine so often that none but the experts can tell the difference. General Appraiser Do Vries rendered an opinion that the artificial rubies are properly dutiable at 10 per cent ad valorem as precious stones cut, but not set, either directly or by simili tude, under the provisions of Section 7, paragraph 435, of the Dingley Act The decision of Mr. De Vrles has been forwarded to the treasury department. The rubies In question were Involved as "reconstructed rubles." were a firm In St to They consigned Louis, which took an appeal from tho decision of the surveyor of the port In that city that they were dutiable at 20 per cent ad valorem. At the hearing of the case a member of the Importing firm testified that the artificial rubies were made of little chips of rubies that come from the rough ruby in the cutting of the latter, united together with glass and put into a kiln. They are subjected to such a high degree of heat, he said, that they are assembled and combined together. These articles are known as "doublets." The board of appraisers, however, came to the conclusion that the articles in dispute were not made that way, and that they are really artificial rubies. The process of manufacture of artificial rubles has been known for a quarter of a century to certain scientists In Europe, and for many years was preserved as a secret by the French Academy of Sciences. Within recent years, however, defections on the part of the workmen necessarily entrusted with the secret of manufacture. Lave Imparted this Information to others, and the process of manufacture has become known and the subject of scientific treatise and publications. The article is made by a combination of oxide of chrome ar.d aluminum. This Is the natural combination of the true ruby. The composition of this article and the true ruby are identical. They have the same degree of hardness, specific gravity, and color. The only way the imitation can be distinguished from the real is that the former, under powerful lenses, shows a number of concentric lines. These appear In the manufactured, but never in the natural ruby, and are accounted for by the faot of the powerful pressure necessary in the manufacture of the artificial article. This distinction Is very difficult of detection. So far as material, texture, and uses are concerned, the articles are Identical. The value of the artificial ruby is about of the natural. It appears from the record that the degree of heat which would be nece-sar- y to weld pieces of genuine rubles would melt them Into a volatile substance which would escape, and for that reason the process of manufacture contended for is Impossible, though pieces of ruby may be cement-e- c with glass as stated. The merchandise In question Is Identical in tuatcrial. texture, and use with the genuine ruby. Whether or not this a precious stone Is unprofitable vf Inquiry, for In any event, being Identical In material, texture and use with a precious stone, and not being provided for under the provisions of paragraph 115, which provides for manufactures of certain enumerated preclo'is stone. It becomes dutiable, either directly or by similitude to precious stones, under the provinlons of paragraph 435, at the rate of 10 per cent ad valorem. Headlight Contrived That Illuminates Curved Track. In recent years the locomotive and trolly headlights have undergone a great many lnprovements, but probably the most startling novelty in headlight construction is that projecting a vertical beam as weel as a horizontal one. This Is in use on some of tho railroads In the interior of the country, and its use has been success, if r.tdy considered from an advertising standpoint, for the line on which the scheme was introduced received a great deal of attention from the public when 'he new lights were put on the front of their locomotives. Devices for swinging the light la such a way as to illuminate curves have been invented, but their use not generally resorted to. The most recent thing in the way of headlight improvement la a method of diverting the rays to either side for the purpo .i of lighting up curves in the track as they are being rounded. This device Is operated by the hand of the engineer, and. is entirely under hi3 control, and the reflector used being mounted in a swinging position outside of the headlight casing, makes it possible to covwhich Is out er a of the question with a reflector mounted within the casing. The thing consists of a glass or other highly polished surface, mounted in a frame and placed in a vertical position in front of the headlight of the usual type. It is held normally in a with the position of light rays as they are shot from the lamp, but when it is desired to divert the light to one side or other the position of the auxilary reflector Is changed at the will of the engineer, who operates it by means of a cord, with f of the light is the result that directed Just where It is wanted. When the cord is released from the band of the operator a spring carries the reflector back into Its proper place. Times-Dispatc- The old Confeds are Joseph , Head-rick- a farmer who lives on and owns a comfortable country estate lying on the waters of Stony Fork, nine miles west of Weytheville, and Jackson Orubb, likewise the possessor of a goodly country home a few miles south of town. They, like thousands of other young mountaineers of southwest Virginia, answered promptly to Virginia's call for volunteers in 'CI and later became membere of the Sixty third Virginia regiment, which was afterward assigned to and became a part of Gen. Palmer's brigade in Gen Hood's army, and while In that command they were captured by some of Gen. W..T. Sherman's men at Midway station, nine miles west of Bran'chville, in South Carolina, That was on the 7th day of February, 1SC5. Some days after their capture a Federal soldier was found dead in the wamps not far from Orangeburg in that state. There were marks upon bis person which Indicated that he had been beaten to death with a club. A hasty conference of the Federal officers was held and they determined upon retaliation, bo 100 of the 400 prisoners In their chsrso were marched out, and Joseph Head-ricand Jackson Grubb were with them. Three Federal officers accompanlel them, and without any explanation the prisoners of war were lined up. The three Federal offices took a position at a short distance, one of thini holding above his head a cigar b x, while the two others acted as guards The Confederate soldiers were then cemmanded to march one by one between the guards and past the one holding the cigar box and draw therefrom a- slip of paper. Then for the first time, did it dawa pon the prisoners what was being exacted of them. The ordeal of that moment can better be Imagined than told. The fearful agony and strain which ninety-Bin- e of the soldiers endured was soon over with, for the order was soon executed, and the "die was cast" Jack-eo- n Grubb was fortunate In that he drew among the first, and he drew a white ballot, which eventually menat life, home and loved ones in old Virginia again. Joseph lleadrick was not quite tofortunate, being late to draw, seventy-fifthla number, but he drew a white ballot also. The one who paid the awful penalty to draw. As was number eighty-onballot be black the drew a he soon was baited, told to step aside and tha drawing ceased. He was at once marched on to Gen. Sherman's headquarters and la an hour or so afterwards grunebots were heard and the fullest terms of war retaliation bad been met and satisfied. When Mr. Headrlck recalled the events of that moment tears came Icto his eyes, and he said that he had often faced cannon loaded with all of the deadly mtslles of war; that for four days and nljshts he bad txen exposed to the shot and shell of the Federals before Nashville, but that none of them was as trying as when he faced that cigar box with Its 100 ballots on that prlng morning In 1865. -- Cm-federa- te k - e Marthmallow Cake. One and cupfuls of "utsr, threo tableapomfuls of butter, two two cupfuls : thirds cupful of milk, fonr, white of three eK. two of baking powder, one of vanillic Bake In three lajers. For filling, make a boiled Icing cf one ounftil of granulated sugar and tovi faMtoonfuls of cold wster to lei 'intil it thral8. Four tins over tve well brafen whit? of one egj and teat bard; add half of a small ox of heated until the have tnarfcmani The remainder of the run together mrbmallo-- can be placed a regular interval on the top of the cake, The Housekeeper. one-hal- f ls tca-rf'oJif- ul i The mm that dream rr wakes r.p t Tjt h3 p'e-i- r sleep. he is wealthy kes r.ot lose any re-auir- one-tent- h Locomotive one-hal- Why He Stayed. The chapel of a northern fishing village used to depend for its services on the occasional help of the clergy of the nearest town. One very wet Sunday the clergyman who volunteered to do the duty drove over in a fly. Tolling the chapel bell himself, he announced his arrival to the natives, but for a long time no one appeared. At last one solitary person came In and took a seat at the very back of the chapel. The clergyman then found his surplice and conducted the servico. That ended, he remarked to his audience of one that perhaps a sermon was superflous. ' Oh, please go on. sir," was the flattering reply, and the clergyman mounted the pulpit. In the course of his address he fear that he was wearying h' bearer, and nas gratified to be told Uiat he could not be too long. The sermon, consequently, was lengthened out to some forty minutes. When it was ended the preacher expressed a desire to shake hands with a gentleman who had listened to him with such evident opreciation. Imagine bis consternation at discovering on a nearer view (for he was somewhat short sighted) that he had been preato the driver of his fly, who was a!l the while charging over time. cx-pres- cd - h-i- ng Tit-Dlt- s. The Blase Shah. The shah cf Teraia, who received some months ago from hla English friend the Order of the Garter, is said to have the most tired appearance of any or the reigning sovereigns. H'.s eyes are wearied by the sight cf every luxury. During nls visit to England all the statuary was removed from Marlbrough house out of regard for hla susceptibilities, but he showed small One toy Interest In his surroundings. did excite his Interest, however, and this was a tiny Jeweled bird, whlrh sang delightfully. The Shah shoots excellently, and has only sixty odd wives, the one thousand For two years the oil consumption of as compared with seven hundred and twenty of his predethe world has exceeded the producible cessor. Leslie's Weekly. The stock of trade Pennsylvania petroleum above ground In December, 1?00, A Slight Misunderstanding vas 13.174,717 barrels, while in DecemA native Indian servant carrylrg ber, 'Jr2, the amount thus stored was call 'im-kln.- " only 5.6S9.127 barrels. Pennsylvania champipne which natives approach a lady gust who was has the greatest American oil flld. rather dif, with the question "Sitnkin. It Is calculated that the numW of memahib?" As the lady did not htir timber sleepers rn the railways cf the the question, he repeated It In a liUle Wr rlrl drxs net -il .h:rt of M9S.000.tfOO louder t'fie and she raised hr eat and a low estlnva'e of their valut is trumpet to hr ear In order to catch 0. This alone constitutes a what was blng asked hr. Whether be t?f0 srk'v drain on the timber suppliea of thought1 It was a new sort cf diinkir. vessel do not know, but anyhow be the WvrJd. promptly ilid the trump! with cl.am- Don't tell kids to watch the panse!" The King. and then soak them If they busy be Wi3d mill A JInl debaf. t etntg. I be-com- es Tlie Kind You Have Always Bought has borne tlie signaunder bis ture of Cbas. II. Fletcher, and lias been made no one Allow over for 30 years. Imitations supervision personal and to deceive you In this. Counterfeits, are but Experiments, and endanger tbo health of Children Experience against Experiment. Just-as-eoo- What is CASTORIA Oil, 1 are Castoria is a harmless substitute fw Castor 10, Is Pleasant. It Soothuor and froric, Drops Syrups. nor other Nnrcotlo contains neither Opium, Atorphlne substance. Its acre is its guarantee. It destroys A o"ns and allays Feverisbnes. It ourea Diarrhoea and Wind Colic. It relieves Teethinr Troubles, cures Constipation and Flatulency. It assimilates Ua Food, natural regulates the sleep. Stomach and Bowels, giving healthy and The Children's Panacea The Mother's Friend. The KM You Have Always Bought Bears the Signature of 30 In Use For Over OCNTftUft TMK COMPANY. TT MURRAY Years. TIT. MOM OITV. YOU PAY NOTHING UNTIL CURED, A permanent, qulok and lasting cure, guaranteed. No cutting, no pain and no detention from business. Consultation and examination free. Call or send for free book which tells all abou t rupture or hernia, with testimonials from former patients. Read the following testimonial letters of former patients and what the Kansas City papers have to say about the Doctor. DR. ERNEST HENDERSON, 103 W. 9th Kansas City, Mo. St, RUPTURE NOW CURABLE. and Is an honor to his calling as well as a citizen highly esteemed by his Wonderful Advancement Made In fellow men. He may be consulted at Dr. Henderson. Treating by any time at his office, 103 West Ninth Kansas City Sunday Journal, July 26, 1903: Rupture Is no longer Incurable, except perhaps In extremely rare cases, says Dr. Ernest Henderson, Kansas City's eminent hernia specialist. How-eveIt has not been many years since a reliable treatment for this affliction was unknown, and surprising as it may seem, the methods of former years are still in vogue In m places. "In taking up rupture as a specialty," Dr. Henderson said to a reporter, "I was satisfied that the old principle was wrong and there was an opportunity for a man who would devote time and study to Improve It. A rupture H a dangerous thing; no one can tell what minute it will cause trouble, and the time may come when relief Is not within easy reach. It la always a bother even when there Is no pain or apparent danger. To be sure, It was no small task to revolutionize tb treatment of rupture, and I am not boasting when I say that there are few men who would have worked, studied and experimented as I have done to trlng out a new method and perfect It eo as to be effective In all classes of rupture. My success has been my reward. I have been practicing this method for several years, and there ate hundreds cf people In Kansas City and vicinity who will take great pleasure In testifying to its efficacy. Teople now coma to consult me from almost every state in the Union, and I have on file In my office letters from many of them showing the high esteem in which they hold the service I have rendered them. In treating rupture Dr. Henderson does not use a knife, consequently he bas built up an Immense practice and now enfiys a national reputation ss a rupture specialist. His plan of no pay until cured bas certainly proven very posulnr. Dr. Henderson m on of the ahlest men in the medical profession today, r, COMMERCIAL SPALDING'S street Mr. Peake, a Merchant, Takes Pleasure In Recommending Treatment. Gives Testimonial Letter in Conscientious Truth for Benefit of Suffering Man- kind. KBi Cltr. K My M12, 1901 Dr. Ernrt HenJron, Kint.i Ott th.nk you tnougt Sir: I cn My of m whll in my ruptur4 for your r.ii r now m wU a I condition. I am rrtr:mct I ner In tak. pride and plaaura rconjmndlnf bt and on.y th your treatment re'.Ubla treatment ihfre U for rupiura. T a tru' for conC,nUou ur.mrtilal Riven tn mank'nd. Vouri ruly. lb bt!U of suffering to othr 1 Double Rupture Cured !n Seven Weeks By Painless Method. Has Not Worn a Truss Since. The "Guarantee to Cure or No Pay" Is Attractive. Kartaa City. Kaa . Miy M. JK Emtmi Hrnd.riin. M. t.. Kna -City. M. fof to you 1 camWn-My Dear Doctor tratmnt I waa rupturtd on boUl a.aa. n I cou.d cot attend to my buina. weka by a ptnt ma In m'tliod and I haa not worn a tru ainca. I In r"omtnendir.a; you .'X tak great yatt your treatment to tht afflicted. fcroU.g to rur will cura any sufferer. Your guaran; raioful that aen Vnti pleur la nttracUe, a moat auffer. or reveiva bo deal of money aod era bat tpent gre failed to net cured. Wlh bet niehea, I am. Toura truly. 190 EUGENE SAWYER. N. ttb St. pr Mr. Elliott's Cass Was An Extremely Bad One, and Had to Oe Treated the Second Time. Hs Is Now 'Sound and Well. I Maks My Guarantee Good In Every Case. Hundreds of Sufferers Come to Ms and art Cured, Although Pronounced Incurable by Prominent Physicians. Sterling. Kaa.. May X. Wt Tn. Erneat tlendanwm, Kanaaa City. M. T Whom It May Concern; Ttila la to (iartify tnat from my earl!t r coliertlaa. p to my Mb year, I waa ttr Mr4 with hernia of charade prsnonnoed Incur, noted surgeon of this pia-a- . able by after carefu' damnation. I saw Dr. Ernest Hen. teraen's advertisement. "No cura to pay." and I determined to try him. In company rb fatter I went to Kanaaa City and c'oe4 my compact with the dnrior. remaining uadr vea weeks. BwHeriegg treatment for wag well t furred oyer tb mnney and west bowia. a few month time Us trubes return After but having faith in the doctor and beliee tg ha woud do as h tromied. I went hark wltbeut having advia4 him of my condition, a ad willingly lock m In and treated ma four waofcg mrre. without a rent mora pay, and then Yoara rscpectiuilr. mo CV'RKD. ed TORI IEW COLLEGE, UISIJ tin laiillll. CUT. MO. AN J STUDENTS ShortbatHl GOUATS and room. M Teacher and(Pliaaan hngliuli hranri,e rW)sepln. .".t hii'IIllustrated tiunn (rmin. on cataine ent rat riiiet TELEPHONE 1174 MAIN 39TH YEA. I9COQI W.eK i, 1 f fait twairivwti guaf The Union, Mo.f Vol. IV, No. 1 i0. OHUK Offlco--12l- 4 HANU HUGHES, Main Street. CASES A l Tfriemtws for Isifotf, Ttitcti'rj 1 ' (arer ted 1MoM- - M. D. NATIONAL KANSAS CITY. MO. OBSTETRICAL I Btudenta prepared - U. S. G. SO . M Pi Jhshers Newspaper Kan.a. City, f- Jir d" BUSINESS COLLEGE. IJIJU SPECIALTY. 11 Is bttef BTT, I. t I. ttlnjl Hpftaj ,f tenement cae r,.e efln.i ly. rorrearnderK do them Weill than to tackle the and n.f trr,are ,.f phfum solicited, and ful est J enm that can lick you. ini;atkn ian A for car - Htl sn |