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Show c Plungo Into Sacred Tank of sneezes consequent to the snuff taking she would he iree for a while. ' When she found that she was amus' ' her friends she wanted some of ing . the same kind of amusement herself and prevailed on some of the younger . .r ..! v a v," oi , memheis of the family to join in her f, ?u.v They sneezing and try her bottle. I . ' 'V'a ' rather enjoyed it and the various kinds of sneezes caused so much merriment that tt soon became a dally performance to pass around the bottle and have a sneeze frolicv Some young peoi le came over the lake in their canoes one night. There were ten of them and they all sat on the piazza and talked lake gossip. They were finally told about the new habit, and as young people in the country are usually ready for any new experience, they consented to try. Soon there arose such a hubbub as was seldom heard on the quiet summer nights there. Mingled with laughter came the sneezes and gasps, thick and fast. It lasted for five minutes or more, with an occasional spasm from some one with a special propensity for sneezing long after the others had stopped. Where did you say you got that? asked one enthusiastic young guest. In the village? and they all went , ? away in their canoes still laughing. ' ' ' The next day four bottles of the ',SJ-'-' ,V, TUY 'g ' vvwv. stuff were bought and four cottages " SX'&'r, ',-'' A jlKv .V x, " 7 i were supplied. From then on it was 'i4 Vv wi '$ s no uncommon thing for the silent p 1 who canoed along the moonlit B . y ; tf.v-lake to hear all along the shore at the f- .: - va ' ' A !V. ,v-- v ? ; different bungalows and cottages the ' " , if - ""' 1 , lj fi "' Ax'','Jt wild volleys of sneezes and the roars ; ; . ; v a; v' ; ,'' C of laughter that always accompanied c ' i them. New victims were continually 'sf- vi i : ariiving, and these were especially inAn Indian diving from a tower into a sacred tank at Delhi. An teresting to those v. ho had become authority on Ind'an matters informs us that it is doubtful whether the In- accustomed to the new art. It soon developed into a science. dians who dive Into the tanks do so as part of a religious rite or not. He himself has never heard the diving described as part of any rite. He has lit- Some progressive and thoughtful tle doubt, however, that the divers have to pay for the privilege of diving into young man made a sneeze book in the tanks of the temples, and that some of their gains go into the pockets of which he carefully noted all the difthe priests. ferent kinds- of sneezes and wrote down the characteristics of the owners. It got to be as popular as a palmistry book. More books were copied from this one and finally character reading became a case of Sneeze and I'll tell you what you GIRL ACCIDENTALLY STARTS young woman who arrived one morn- are, ing at the little country station was a The sneeze epidemic has not passed NEW DIVERSION IN JERSEY. hay fever victim. On her drive from yet at this New Jersey resort, and be the station to the lakeside cottage it harmlul or otherwise it has certainwhere she was to stop she passed ly been the cause of enough laughs to Was a Victim of Hay Fever Queer through field after field of drive away indigestion and the blues. New Frolic at Summer Resort r hay and as is the custom of Guaranteed to Drive Drunken Bees Torment City. victims she began to sneeze. All Away Blues. through that drive she sneezed. She Pasadena, Cal. Scores of angry citfiightened the horse, she frightened izens have made conplaint to the auNnw York. There are all sorts of ho? friend who was driving, who thorities that bees and flies, intoxepidemics at summer colonies. There's thought she would gradually use up icated on fermented orange juice, have the embroidery epidemic, the crocbof ail her strength in those uncontrollable become a nuisance that should be epidemic, both flourishing besj in sneezes. She frightened herself for abolished. They say that the proprieThen of nore she had never been in such an uncom-fo- i tors of a nursery near the town have piazza surroundings. active variety, there is the epidentjc of table state. a large force of Japanese employed extennis, croquet, sbuffleboard, andoth-fr- s They drove to the village drug store tracting seeds from partly decayed more prevalent among the "j ung and there she asked the village doctor oranges, and in the process of squeezfolks than with the piazza ciJerie. for some remedy. He advised a cering the seeds from the oranges a small Put it was left to the colonistsYit a tain kmd of medical snuff, and she stream of orange juice flows from the small lake in northern New Jersey quickly Invested in a bottle. That was place, which attracts millions of flies to discover the joys of sneezing. Tifrere the beginning of the epidemic. and bees, which become intemperate. the sneezing epidemic developed.? It got to be a joke, the way she The nursery uses the seeds for plantIt all happened in this way,, A sneezed, but always after the volley ing. k ?,& v.v ' - A pad-dler- i 4 s f ;',' ; -- s BAFPRNMAL j& - ;.: 11 .,- . - 50-fo- SNEEZE FAD THE LATEST. new-mow- n 'TH&VoWiB Op Thb Cbbpi'icwp Robert Fulton , a Ponnrylvanie 9eniuj fiiyT steamed hw boat , Augnwt y, mo 7. up the nud-jopractically the boinnind of n modem "Composite Huron, S. TERMS ARE MADE. Mother Sends Bachelor D. A St. Stephens Gate. Jerusalem Them to few weeks ago a number of Wessington Springs girls adopted an orphan girl and now are giving her a home. Since the fact be- came known the givls have received numerous applications to adopt other children, but the most interesting feature of the whole affair is that a wealthy Nebraskan writes offering to marry any one of the 12 foster mothers, and also to adopt and educate the child. a The girls gave the proposition business-likconsideration, and in reply to his letter made a counter proposition. It was that the oldest of the 12 accept his offer of marriage on these conditions: That he prove that he is sincere. That he be qualified in every way to contract marriage. That he is able to provide a comfortable home for ids bride and is willing to make provision for her every need and comfort. That he shall abstain from tin use of cigarettes, tobacco and intoxicants. That he use no profane language. k iiat lie spend his evenings at home. That he will not flirt with other women and will attend church at least onee each Sunday. The Neluaskan's answer is awaited with interest. e MORE PAY TO GOOD SHOOTERS. Projects Before Fultons. Expert Marksmen. n a, neytation as a civil engineer in the southeastern part of Pennsylvania, he came into contact with William Henry, and if he did not see the latters invention he at least met him and heard of it. At any rate, in 1787 Fitch did construct a steamboat which he set in motion on the Delaware river. Fitchs Scheme Languished. Two years before Fitch had appeared before the American Philosophical society and showed a model of a steamboat which he intended to construct, and in 1790 he had a steamboat on the river that could make eight miles an hour, and was advertised to make regular runs between this city and Trenton three days a week. A Virginian, James Rumsey, at the time Fitch was requesting various state legislatures to grant him assistance, claimed to have invented a steamboat prior to that of Fitch. Rumseys claim, however, wras discredited, even by his own state. Fitchs lack of support and the coolness with which the country viewed the project, although one small boat had made no fewer than 21 advertised trips without accident, permitted Fitchs scheme to become quiescent. Fulton never disclaimed the obligation he owed to Fitch's steamboat. At the time the first Fitch boat was shown here Fulton was an apprentice to Edward Duffleid. a silversmith, who was in business on Second street below Chestnut. The old frame building, lately numbered 121, was standing until 25 years ago. It is only natural to infer that the active young apprentice should have enough curiosity to see the invention, especially as he was something of an ingenious mechanic himself. Here is Fultons description of the voyage which revolutionized navigation, in tlie form of a letter to the American Citizen: I left New York on Monday at on oclock, and arrived at Clermont, the seat of Chancellor Livingston, at one oclock on Tuesday time. 24 hours, distance 110 miles. On Wednesday I departed from tho chancellors at nin in the morning and arrived at Albany at five in the afternoon distance 40 miles, time eight hours. The sura is 150 miles in 32 hours, equal to near five miles an hour. On Thursday at nine oclock in the morning I left Albany, and arrived at the chancellors at six In the evening. I started from thence at seven and arrived at New York at four in the afternoon time 30 hours, space run 150 miles, equal to five miles an hour. Throughout my whole way both going and returning, the wind was ahead; no advantage could be derived from my sails; the whole has therefore been performed by the power of the steam engine." Memorial to Fulton. The task of erecting an adequate monument to commemorate the great Inventor is in the hands of an associ- - Robert Fultons Career. Robert Fulton was born In Little Britain township, Lancaster county, November 14, 17t5, his father being a s native of Kilkenny, Ireland. The moved to Lancaster city when Robert was an infairt, and it was in the schools of that city that the ingenious young inventor received his education. He is said to have known William Henry, and to have visited his home to see some of the earliest efforts of Benjamin West, of whose painting he was, as were all artistically inclined Americans in those (lays enamored. At the age of 17 Robert was brought to'Philadelphia and put as an apprentice with Duffield. There he finished his trade, but his artistic instincts getting the better of him, he decided to abandon his trade and take up art. Although he had a widowed mother to support, he managed in some manner to save enough to take him to London, where he placed himself at the feet of his master in painting, Benjamin West. As a youth he showed talents in many directions, and was undoubtedly something of a genius. It is told of him that at the age of ten years he had made for himself his own lead share. pencils. They were crude affairs, of Distinction Due Fitch. course, but at that time they were Tills time it was a resident of Phil- nearly as good as could be purchased. adelphia, John Fitch, who from all ap- At 14 he demised a skyrocket, and had pearances lacked only support to be invented an airgun. His biographer known for all time as the man to says that it was at this time that the whom modern steam navigation is idea of steam propulsion for vessels SNAKEBITE TO CURE CANCER Sug- gests a New Remedy. Washlneton. Announcement Is nade at the war department that enlisted men qualified as expert rllle-miare entitled to three dollars a month aud those qualified as marksmen to one dollar a month, In addition to their pay, from tho date of qualification to the close of the next succeeding tftiget year; provided, that during that time they continue to bu members of an organization armed will) the rifle or to re enlist In such an organization within three months from the date of their discharge, If a soldier, having qualified as an expert rifleman, falls in the next succeeding regular pi act lee season to again qualify ns such, ho will lm entitled to tho classification and pay of a sharpshooter until tho close of tho next succeeding target year following his failure to qualify. Tho extension of time in which a aohtlcr may qualify is not to exceed three years. Qualification can not ho made in tho coast artillery nor in hands of any arm of tho service. More than 100 years before Fulton began his experiments the idea had possessed inventors in other parts of the world. In 1090 Papin proposed the use of a steam engine for the purpose of propelling boats through the water, and exactly a century before the Clermont made its famous run the inventor actually constructed such a boat-- , .which he used on the River Pul-(fat Cassel. The boat wras of rude construction, and the method of propulsion consisted of raising water by means of a steam pump, which water was then applied to a water whael and drove a set of .paddles on the same shaft. What influence this invention might have had upon the commerce of the world will never be known, for it was not allowed to prosper, being destroyed by some Ignorant fanatics. In the century which intervened there was considerable talk of applying the steam engine to the use of boats. Nothing came of it in a practical way until an American blazed the .way. The first of these pioneers was also a Pennsylvanian William Henry, a native of Chester county, but at tho time of his experiment a resident of Lancaster county. About 1703 Henry, who had just returned from a visit to England, took up the subject of a steamboat. He constructed, a small boat, or rather attached an engine to an old bateau. This consisted of a pair of paddles, and with this primitive contrivance he boldly to steam down the Conestoga river. From w'hat can be learned of the attempt, it was far from being unsuccessful, but by an accident the boat was sunk, and the steamboat had to wait another quarter of a century before it was to be given practical fi-- et Ful-ton- Raicor flzrav d Womans Remarkable Experience War Department Wants to Encourage cyteam Philadelphia. While New Yorkers weie jubilating over the centennial of the historic journey of Robert Fultons steamboat Clermont, which made the trip from New York city to Albany under her own steam, on August 7, 3807, Pennsylvanians have a more than ordinary interest in the honors tojfie paid to the inventor, for he was a son of this commonwealth, and it was here that he obtained his first ideas of a method of propelling boats by the use of steam. In some quarters Fulton, rather incorrectly, has been lauded as the inventor of the steamboat.' As has been well said, neither the steam engine nor the steamboat was, in the strict sense of the word, invented. Fulton was not the inventor of the steamboat, but neither can any other person be so characterized. The steamboat was a good many years being invented and there were many hands at the work. This fact, however, does not lessen the brightness of Fultons achievement, for, had he never been connected with the inauguration of steam navigation, he showed so many other evidences of mechanical invent-iveneand of artistic effort that it is extremely probable that his name would not be forgotten. hay-feve- WOOING ister to France, Robert R. Livingston, formerly chancellor of the state of New York. Livingston had become interested in steam, and had built a vessel and made experiments on the Hudson. In 1798 the New York legislature gave him a monopoly of navigating the waters of New York by steam, provided that within one year he should propel by steam a vessel of 29 tons four miles an hour. This he failed to do, but his interest in the problem never flagged. The two men formed a partnership and made an experiment on the Seine, which, however, proved a failure. Then they decided to make experiments on the Hudson, and the New York legislature granted another potential monopoly similar to that granted to Liv; ingston. Another vessel was built at a shipyard on the East river, according to plans carefully worked out by Fulton. The Clermont, as she was called, was 160 tons burden, 130 feet long, 16 wide and four feet deep. Her engine had a steam cylinder 24 inches in diameter, her wheels were 15 feet in diameter and uncovered. Description of the Voyage. ' ' ' Port Jervis, N. Y. A remaikable erne of cancer has been effected on Alts. Wilhelmlna Lodwlg, a farmer's wife, who resides several miles baik of Millrift,' in Pike county, Pennsylvania. Mrs. I.odwig has been a sufferer from a enneer on her left leg, just above the knee, for a long time. The disease had advanced until a spot about six Inches long by three wide was developed. While out picking huckleberries two weeks ago she was bitten on he leg by rattlesnakes. Her nephew, Karl Lodwlg, came to her assistance and killed tluee rattlesnakes, which by their uppcimitiee Had just shed their aklns. Before the doctor came the woman's leg had swelled to on enormous size. A remaikable thing ubout the case wus that the aw (filing did not go above the spot where the cancer was located. Tho physician said be could do nothing on account of the cancer, cud that the woman would die. And now come the remarkable point In the rase. The cancer, which hud always had the appearance of ink, fringed with red, turned into a running' sore. It remained in this condition for four davs. On the fourth day the stopped and proud flesh began to make its appearance. The snake poison had worked all through the can-cetile swelling disappeared, and the heretofore ugly looking cancer began to heal, and turned to a healthy flesh color. To the joy of the patient and her family, the wauml began to heal, and the other day Mis. laid wig was in town, almost cured. Demon of Unrest. We are having the gospel of rest preached to us on every hand, we are galloping to 'destruction at our present rate, and jet we constantly accelerate the pace. It Is useless to preach, use. less to struggle against the tendency of the age. We are for tho time being by the demon of unrest. It has us in Its power. Lady's London. lic-toria- l, It Fooled Him. Your wife tells me she finally Induced you to buy her the pet dog she wanted." Yes, but I'm disappointed In the brute." "What is the matter? Hn't It a good, healthy animal?' It's too healthy. I expected it to dio long ago." r, Cutting Up a King' Yacht. N. J. The famous Hackensack, jiiclit Hildegarde, In its day one of the finest ci aft afloat, built in 1874 to the order of ttie prince of Wales, now king of Great Ihiluin, at a cost of $SU,000, Is being cut to pieces in Its hull, Hackensack river heie. made of Chinese teakwood, is being cut Into souvenirs, atnl one will ho sent to King Kdward. Walking sticks, collar boxes and paper knives, made from the hull of King Edward's former pleasure craft, Boon will be in many Hackensack homes. j afion of public-spiritemen, incorpo ated under the laws of New York, known as the Robert Fulton Monument association. The association has determined that the monument shall take the form of a. water gate and mausoleum to be erected at One Hundred and Sixteenth street and the Hudson river. A bill has been passed by the legislature making the necessary grant of land. It is intended to provide a place where distinguished foreign visitors to our shores may he fittingly received by the municipal, state or federal authorities; in a word, to give New York a front door. It is expected that ground for the construction will be broken on the next anniversary of Fultons birthday, November 14. Then She'd Say It. first took possession of him, and that I 'assure you," said the persistent he actually made a model of a boat suitor, that I will not take no for that could be propelled by means of an answer." paddles. You neednt, replied Miss Bright. I'll say yes upon one condition. on Hudson. tho Experiment Ah! Name the condition" After he went to England, where lie "Just ask me If am not studied painting, In which art the nu- to marry you under any circummerous examples of h's work extant stances." show him to have been proficient, ho went to France. There lie became Called. Jimmy Jenkins (to new hoy in neighbusy on a plan for steam navigation, which ho succeeded In getting pre- borhood) What's jer old luan do? sented to the fit sit consul; but the What's in1 woiU nt? Harold llarrlngion (loftilyi-Ii- eT French government was too much preoccupied to pay much attention to the on the bench. With Fitch tho idea was not orig- young American's representations. A Jimmy Jenkins Den liefi, wit som inal more than it was with any of friendship, however, most Important bush league, kid, for (lore uln't no ueh his pi edeeessors, or wlvh those who for the future of steam navigation, player 1a de N.Ulcn.l or Arawbuxul followed him. While he w is engaged sprang up betwism Fulton and our min Buck. due. Fitch had an adventurous career. Ho was born In Connecticut. At the time of the revolution he was a watchmaker at Trenton, but the British destroyed his stock and he Is next found as an officer in the Continental army. The Indians took him prlhoner, and he was removed into tile Northwest territory. He made a map of the then little known country west of the Alleghenies, and subseHere quently rnme to Philadelphia. at one time he lived on Second street, near Vine, hut began his inquiry into steam navigation at his place at ii- -y 1 |