Rensselaer Semi-Weekly Republican, Volume 37, Number 28, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 April 1905 — Page 2
MAGIC IN ZUNI TRIBE.
Apparently Lifted a Jug of Water With a Feather. "The most startling feat I ever saw,” •aid a man who had 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 Arizona, or, as they were called, ‘The Ancients of Creation.’ They seat themselves 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, w hich are tied together at the quill ends so that they make a fork. Behind the 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 several hours, and when the participants and spectators are brought up to a proper pitch of excitement the priest dips the feather tips into the water, lifts the jar with them and holds it suspended for a minute or two at a height level with his face or breast. Then he lowers it slowly to the ground. This feat Is repeated several times during the performance. Apparently there is nothing in the hands of the priest but the feathers, and they appear to be inserted into the mduth of the jar only two or three inches. Of course there is some trick about it, but I was never able to discover it.”—Seattle Post-In-telligencer. r
BONE STRUCTURE.
V r - The Compact hiid the Spongy Kind and Their Strength. Bone is of two kinds, compact and spongy. As the result of careful experiments it has been shown that compact bone is twice os strong as oak, considered simply as building material. In the shaft of a long bone It Is In reality much stronger than this, for It Is arranged on the advantageous principle of the hollow pillar, which gives the fullest resisting power with the least possible expenditure of substance The delicate layers and bars of spongy bone are arranged on the principle of an arch, enabling very considerable pressures to be resisted. It was found that a cubic inch of this tissue taken from the lower end of the thigh bone and weighing only fifty-four grains was quite uninjured by a dead weight of 448 pounds. The curved bones which roof in theskull are 'constructed to resist great pressure, while they check the transmission of shocks to the brain. Arranged in the form of a dome, they consist of compact bones, with a spongy layer between. These are known as “tables” of the skull. The outer and inner tables are immensely strong, while the middle table serves as a buffer by which the force of blows is distributed.
HIS APOSTOLIC MAJESTY.
Title ol tl>e Emperor of Austria as King of Hungary. The title cf “apostolic majesty’’ is borne by the emperor of Austria as king of Hungary. Hungary was ruled by dukes from its conquest by the Magyars to the year 1000, the regal title being assumed first by Yaik, whose education had been intrusted by his father, Geyza, who had married a Christian princess, to Adalbert, bishop of Prague. On succeeding his father Yaik embraced and established Christianity, applied for end received from Pope Sylvester 11. the title of “apostolic king,” was crowned as Stephen I. and afterward known as St. Stephen. The title was renewed by Clement XIII. in 173 S and, though abolished in IS4B, was reassumed as “apostolic majesty” in ISSI and restricted in ISGS to the Austrian emperor in his character as king of Hungary. The privilege of being preceded by a cross bearer was granted with the original title.—London Standard.
Ancient Bankers.
Among the most valuable evidences of the life and customs of the people of Babylon and Nineveh 700 years B. C. were found, during the excavations at various times, veritable letters jo£ credit, bills of exchange, with and without warranty, m :.oy obligations of all kinds, sight drafts made payable to Indorser or bearer. These denote tbe existence at Babylon, COO B. C., of a bank which must have done a considerable business and shows that It' Is not only In our day that capital Is used to give Impetus and keep alive W dustrial pursuits.
Pardonable Ignorance.
A young American woman, an author, while seeing Rome for the first time was anxious to include a visit to the tomb of Caesar. Meeting a citizen on the street she inquired, in her best Italian, the location of the tomb. The man lopked greatly embarrassed. “I am desolated, slgnorina,” he apologized, speaking In excellent English. “I do not know. Caesar has been dead so long!”
Sorry He Spoke.
Boarder (warmly)—Oh, I know every one of the tricks of your trade. Do you think I have lived In boarding houses twenty years for nothing? Landlady (frigidly)—l shouldn’t bo at all surprised.
[?]e[?] Age.
Tom—Did Maud tell you the truth when vou asked her age? Dick—Yes. Tom— What did she say? Dick—She ■aid it was none of my Uua^a css - If goodness were only a theory, It were a pity It should be lost to the yyorld.—llazlltt.
Unwritten Books.
Goldsmith often raised money on some projected work, then put it aside and started another. lie once drew up a prospectus for a "Dictionary of Arts and Sciences” and obtained promises of help from his friends, Johnson, Reynolds and Burke, but the booksellers were too wary for once, and the scheme fell through. One of his last proposals was the “Survey of Experimental rhllosophy,” which mot with the same fate. The more practical Dr. Johnson could himself devise and not undertake. He once thought of writing a life of Oliver Cromwell, but it is as well perhaps that he changed his mind. His constitutional Indolence was too great to admit of Ills undertaking many great literary enterprises, and, unlike Coleridge, he was well aware of the fact. He dawdled over his edition of Shakespeare for nine years, although lie had promised it in n year, and only finished it in consequence of the attack of Churchill, who accused him of cheating his subscribers: He for subscribers baits his hook And takes your cash, but -where’s your book? No matter where; wise fear, you know, Forbids the robbing of a foe. But what to serve our private ends Forbids the cheating of our friends? —Chamber?' Journal.
An Orator’s Voice.
"In the church,” says Emerson in his essay on eloquence, “I call him only a good reader who can read sense and poetry Into any hymn in the hymn book.” The test is a severe one, for there are hymns which are wanting both in sense and poetry. The essayist doubt' less intended to call attention to that charm of a good voice which enchains attention and indicates a rare sensibility in the reader. “The voice, like the face, betrays the nature and disposition and soon Indicates what Is the range of the speaker’s mind. Many people have no ear for music, but every one has an ear for skillful reading.” John Quincy Adams was said to be so good a reader that no man in his time could read the Bible with such powerful effect. Mr. Emerson, who heard the ex-president speak when his fine voice was broken by age, records that “the wonders he could achieve with that cracked and disobedient organ showed wbat power might have belonged to it In early manhood.”
Why the Golfer Married.
“In Scotland,’” said an Englishman, “golf is almost a disease. I heard not long ago of an elderly bachelor in Edinburgh who had played golf from his boyhood up. He had never courted a girl because, he said, golf hadn’t allowed him the time. * “Hence everybody was surprised one day to hear that the crusty old gentleman was to be married. A caddiethe caddies are men in Scotland—-went to him, wrung him by the hand and said sentimentally: “ ‘Man, I’m glad yer going to wed. I think ye must love her dearly. I know your life will be all bliss and sweetness now, and I envy ye the goldeu days o’ romance in store.’ “ Tooh, pooh, Robert,’ said the other. ‘lt’s nothing of that sort. Macmann, the champion, took a wife last j'ear, and it improved his game. I am just taking one in the hope that it will improve mine.’ ”
Bridge of the Evil Man.
Near Aberystwith, on the west coast of Wales, where the Monk river flows through a black, yawning abyss, there Is a single arch bridge of unknown antiquity. The popular legend says that it was built by the devil, and far and near it is known ns “the Bridge of Devils” or “the Bridge of the Evil Man." British antiquarians are united in the belief that it was built by the early monks, but that fact does net affect the popular legend in the least, “Old Harry’s” part in its erection being never questioned by the inhabitants of Cardiganshire. Grose says that “the bridge is an honor to the hand that built it, whether .that hand be Satan’s or that of some monk.”
Life's Changes.
The great novel, the great book of any sort, is no longer being written for exactly the same reason that the Gothic cathedra! is no longer being built, not because men have become incapable of it nor because Its possibilities are exhausted, but because unforeseen changes in social and economic conditions have rendered it impossible.—H. G. Wells.
Satisfied Her.
She—Stop! You shan’t kiss me tonight—at least, not before I have had an explanation. I heard today the! you had been engaged to sixteen different girls. He —But that was before I had seen your angel face, my love. She—So It was, to be sure. I never thought of that.
Samples Didn't Salt.
Neighbor—Did that artist who stayed with you last month paint your doors and windows? Farmer —He did not. At first he refused to do such common work, and after I had seen one of his pictures I refused to let him do it.
The Compromise.
She—How sweet of you to own that you were in the wrong! ne (absentmindedly)—Yes; mother always taught me that it was easier to give in to a woman than to argue with her.—Da troit Free Press.
A Hint For Health.
rhysiclr.ns say that those who sleep with their mouths closed have the best health. If you awake in the night and find your mouth open get up and close it.—Kansas City Journal. Among all forms of mistakes prophecy Is the most gratuitous.—Eliot ,
p izi winners. O e a pi'ze winner in tbe Obio-go E'ouftry show. I ia ; se the best, so can you if y< u get my rggs. $1 and $2 per 15 Not related to former mating. B D Comer Kensßßlar, Jnd. Telephone 521, A.
Notice of Hearing of Ditch Petition. In the matter of the petition of William C. Pruett. Cause No. 2345. Notice is hereby given that a petition i has been filed with the Auditor of Jasper County, State of Indiana, and Ke-Viewers have been appointed who have re-viewed and reported said review, which is on file in my office. The hearing of said petition upon its merits will be on Tuesday, the 2nd day of .May 1905. the same being the 2nd day of their May Term 1905. The prayer of said petition is that a tile ditch be constructed on the following route towit. Beginning 214 feet east and 488 feet south of the north west corner of the south east quarter, of the north east quarter, of section twenty two (22) town ship twenty-eight (28) north, range seven (7,) west and running thence west 200 feet, thence in a south west direction to stake 15, thence west to stake 26, thence northwest to stake 28, thence north to stake 33 plus 45 feet, where it empties into Carpenters Creek. The proposed work will affect the lands of the following persons: William C. Pruett, John F. Mitchell, James A. Keister, George Besse, Geo. W. Kennedy, Fraicis M. Welsh. Civil Township of Jordan, Trustee Civil Township of Jordan, and the School Township of Jordan. * JAMES N. LEATHERMAN, Apr Tl-18 Auditor Jasper Co.
Notice to Heirs, Creditors and legatees, IK ' r FfH it ATT KR OF( In the Jasper Circa t THE f ESTATE OFi Court To April Hi.AL.t£E.,DEUEASED. ( Term 1903, Cause No. 074. Notice is hereby given, that upon petition filed in said Court by the undersignsd Administrator of said estate, setting up Insolvency of the estate of the decedent to pay the debts and liabilitiesthereof, the Judge of said Court did, on the 11th Day cf Apii! 1904 Order Book “K,” page 112 & 113 of the Records of said Court, find said estate to be probably insolvent and ordered the same settled accordingly. -• ( The Creditors of said estate are tlierefo r ' herein- notified of said insolvency and requti d to Hit | eir claims against said estate tor 1luwauue and the furt i'T notice is given that ihe slid estate wil be settled according to law and that the undersigned Administrator will fib |his account and vouchers in'final settlement o’said estate on or before Tuesday, May 2nd, 1905. And the heirs of said estate and all others interested therein are also required at the time and place aforesaid to appear and make proof of their heirship or claim to any p irt of said estate, and tuat the final settlement will be made on said date. Witness, The Clerk and seal of said e-v it V'ourt at the City of Kensselaer, , auTL. on this 6th day of April 1905. C.C. WARNER, Clerk of the Jasper Circuit Court. WALTER R. tiKE Administrator of the estate of decedent. Ferguson, Hershman & Ferguson, Attorneys for the Administrator. Apr 11-18
AH People doing West. The undersigned is agent for tbe Trans Continental Freight Co a reliable oorpora’ion, prepared to ship your house hold giods and farm impleneite to California, Or gou, Color tdo. Washington ird Idaho points at a rnuoh redue d rate frjtn th j regular local ra ee, We bcc pi any bhipraent voa wish to tnak-\ you can ship »ny artiole you wisT, we save you mo lev and tine. Dju’c dispose of ycur goods until you emou’.t ns lr. will piy vou toship Wa will s! ip from Re isselaer, Frsncesville Wueatfi-dd, Rose Lawn, Morocco Beaver City, Brook, in fact from <ny of the neighboring towns and mve you lots of money. Write or call and 8 e us. wtf B. F. Fergusou, Rensselaer, Ind.
SUNDAY SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENTS Trinity M. E. Church. Rev. H. L. Kindig, Pastob. 9:30 b. m, Sunday School. 10.45 a. m. Public Servioe. 12: now; Olaaa Meeting. 2:30 p m Jr Eoworth L 6:0) p. tn. Sr. Epworth Loague 7:00 p. m. Public Bervioe. Prayer Meeting Wednesday, 7:30 p. m. Presbyterian Church. Rev. A. Golden Wobk,\Pastor. 9:30 a. m. Sabbath Bohool, 10:45 a. tn. Morninb. S-rrvioe. 2:30 p. m. Junior Endeavor. 0:00 p. m. Senior Endeavor. 7:00 p tn. Evening Bervice. Prayer meeting Wednesday 7:30 ptn. We are- lka only place in the city that keepi a fu’l lino of Leutal goods. John Eger,
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Sick Headache. This distressing ailment results from a disordered condition of the stomach, All that is needed to effect a oure is a dose or two of Chamb rlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets. In fact, the attack may be warded off, or greatly lessened in severity, by taking a dose o' these Tablets p toon as the first symptom -of an attack appears. Sold by B, F. Fendig.
JThe Overland Limited to California, leaves Uuiin Passenger Station, Chicago, 6.05 p. m. daily, arrives San Fraucisoo the thi'd day in time for dinner. Route—Chicago Milwaukee <fc Bt. Paul Riilway, Union Pacific a ud Southern Pacific Liae. All ticket Ageutj sell via this route. Ask them to do so Hindsone book, descriptive *of California, so it for six rents postage. F. A, Miller, General Paa»3Dg t AgenL