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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28
Liquid Glue Prepared From Saccha.
rate of Lime

A solution of one part of loaf sugar In three
parts of water, when spread on paper, imparts
To 1T neither gloss nor strength, for the size does
not adhere 10 the fingers when mOistened. Ii,
however, we would add TO the sugar the fourth
par OF its weight of saked lime and warm il 20
li5 TO 100 degrees F., then let IL macerate some
days, shaking it frequently, We shall find the
greater part of the lime dissolved. The solu-
ton decanted from the lime sediment is then
found 10 have the properties of mucilage, and a
coat of IL possesses gloss and frmness.
If we soak three parts OF glue broken in SIN all
pieces in twelve to fifteen parts of this saccha-
rare OF lime, then on warming ii the glue dis
solves rapidly, and remains liquid when cold
withOnt losing its strength, as glue does when
treated with acid. Glue of any desirable con-
sistency may be prepared by varying the amount
of sacchsrine of lime added. The thicker glue
keeps its muddy color, the thin becomes clear
on standing.
Gelatin dissolves in this solution of lime and
sugar without previous soaking; even old CELIA
tin which has become insoluble in hot water is
soluble in this compound. This glue has great
adhesiveness, and admits of very many uses.
II cannot. of course, be used on colors that are
injured by the lime, as, for example, chrome
yellow, Paris blue, zinc green, Behringer's
green and carmne. Ponceau made from car
bolic acid is changed into a beautiful carmine
color. When warming the glue to dissolve il, a
strong smell of glue is given off, but this is de-
stroyed by few drops of oil of lavender. A
small admixture or two to three per cent of CIV
cerine is also an advantage. Carbolic acid acts
upon the lime when the glue is exposed long
time TO the air, producing little white specks.
without however, affecting its adhesive and pre-
seryatiye power.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28
Sure Test Of heath

To learn with absolute certainty whether a
person is dead or not, DIR. Hugo Magnus suy-
gests the following simple method:
Tie strong Ggature around q finger or toe of
the supposed corpse, and If life is still present
reddening, which grows gradually darker until
ton OF the member beyond the constructed
point. Where from exposure or toll the skin of
the finger has become very much thickened, q
toe may be selected. On the other hand, IL life
lis extinct, no change of color will ensue. The
blush coloratiOn of the nails, so often seen on
the dead body, and also in certain cases of blood
disease, need not be regarded as any source of
fallacy; for after the application of the igature,
as long as life remains in the body the whole of
the limb, from the place OF construction to the
extremity, will be uniformly blue-red, but if
the celebration does not take place, or only &C.
ours at circumscribed spot, it can, with Ger
tainty, be concluded that the spark OF life has
vanished.
The dsep-seated arteries carry blood to the
extremities; the veins, which are more SUPER
fetal, return the blood toward the heart. By
the ligature the backward flow of blood is ar
rested, when, IL still circulating, iC continues TO
arteries, and there accommodating, gives rise to
the peculiar colD1escribed. The object of the
above proceeding fimply to ascertain whether
the blood still cifca ates, as the complete stop
page Of this function, according to Dr.. Maguus,
is positive proof of death.
1t is recommended I'm th6Qpplication of this
method, that the large limbs, such as the arms
or thigh, be not chosen, because the necessary
amount OF construction cannot be SO readily OBJ
tanned, the numerous large, deep lying veins of
the muscles not being sufficiently impressed by
the ligature. In case the fingers or toes are not
available the lobe OF the ear may be employed.
Scientific Miscellany in GALAXY for January.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28

Keep Thanksgiving In the old homo with the
old folks. And that's the end Of my story.
The aunts and uncles smiled at one another.
and In excited chorus called out, "Grandpa,
grandpa, tell Us, amt you Uncle TOM"
Grandpapa only laughed. "I am afraid Nelly
will scold III tell >" he said.
Little Nelly, ersndmama's Damesake, looked
up, with wonder in her blue eyes; but the older
ones With the savory remembrance Of grandma's
tarts fresh In their minds, raised an enth usiastc
cheer, and precipitated themselves upon her
In n body. kissing the soft old hands and the
Gear withered face wherever an opening could
he found.
"How pretty grandmamma must have been
when she was young." whispered Edith to
Hal.
"H u-m." answered Harry, automatically;
eyes. GIandl was q lucky man to secure good
looks and good pie-crust all at once-wasn't he,
Dittie?"
And Edith, erandma's pupil, whose genius for
domestic affairs had made her rather famous
among the cousinbood, bushed her prsttiest.
'.And now" said grandpapa, "come away
children. My old wife has been smothered as
lorg as is proper, think. 1t is time for Blind
msn's-Buff"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28
Curious Incident OF the Boston Fire.

The following fact, related by an eye witness
Is one OF the many curious circumstances con-
Dected with the recent great fire in Boston:
While the confisgration was at its height, and
a merchant was busy collecting together a fe "
valuables to carry away in his arms, a rough
locking fellow came up with large wagon, and
wished to know If he didn't wish TO hire him for
q load.
The merchant jumped at the offer, and the
wagon was by himself and clerks soon heaped
with costly goods, and the driver told where to
carry them, and to come back, if he could, be-
fore the flames reached the store. As he was
disappearing in the distance, q police officer
asked the merchant If he knew the man, when
il suddenly occurred to him that he had not
even asked his name, and had committed his
goods into the hands of an utter stranger. Worse
than that, the policeman knew him to be a no.
torieus thief, and could not leave the point he
was guarding to pursue him.
The fire progressed, and in half an hour the
merchants store was in ashes. Next morning
he repaired to the place where he had directed
the cartman to carry the goods, and as he
feared, they had not been brought there. Two
days afterward, however, he was surprised by the
carter's appearance, who apologized for not
coming before by his inability to find the mer-
chant, and, handing him key, told him his load
OF goods was stored in the room OF hotel, where
he would find them.
The merchant expressed surprise, and men,
toned the suggestion of the police officer.
"That's So" said the carter, "but DO you re-
member when you were on the jury, and -
was tried for stealingY"
Eyes, 1 do. aud from the evidence believed
him innocent"
"WeIi, sir. that was me, and was innocent
as innocent as a child OF what i was tried for.
Understood Ii was you that was wise enough to
see was, although had no reputation to back
me, and yeu saved me from an unrighte0us YER
dict and the state prison"
"Indeed!"
eyes! Aud I've been trying to get even with
you for more than two years, and never got q
chance till last night, when borrowed horse
and cart and took your goods out OF the fire.
There's the key, and there's nothing to pay"
SO saying, the visitor slammed the door after
him, leaving the astonIshed merchant with a
door kew in his hand. But upon investigation
he found his goods as had been promised by the
visitor, and now is OF the opinion that there is
some sfhonor among thieves"
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28
Burial Vagaries,

We know an old lady, as blithe body as ever
lived in this world, who, years ago, prepared
becoming garments ready for her last journey
David Garrick's widow religiOusly preserved
her wedding sheets, that they might serve her
for shroud. In l763 young married lady
was, at her express desire, buried In her wed.
ding finery, consisting OF q white neglIgee and
petticoats, quilted into a mattress, pillow and
lining for her coffin; her wedding SHIFT was her
winding sheet; and she wore a fine point lace
tucker, handkerchief, ruffies and apron, and
lappet-head OF the same costly materials.
Diamond rings were placed in her ears,
gemmed rings on her fingers, and q
valuable necklace round her neck; white
silk stockings, and silver spangled shoes
with stone buckles, completed her costume. A
Norfolk gentleman preserved such a happy
recollection OF matrimonial life that when, at
the age of ninety-one, he lay on his death bed,
he gave instructions that he should be bxried
in his wedding shirt, which he had carefully
kept for the purpose; that garment being sup
plemented with his best suit of clothes, his best
wig, his silver-buckled shoes, black wrist rib
bons, and his favOrite walking cane. Margaret
Coosins, who was buried in Cuxton church yard,
Kent. In 1888, ordered her body to be attired in
scarlet satin, put in a mahogany coffin, having
loose lid, and placed upon trestles in vault
under pyramidal monument, the glass doors
OF the vanlt being covered with green silk cur
tains. Another example Of vanity strong i'm
death was afforded us a few days ago, when
wealthy court milliner left strict injunctions
behind her that her body should be embodied in
Point iace.-Chambers' Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28

AN OLD plain looking and plain-spoken Dutch
farmer from the vicinity Of the Heidelberg, in
pursuit OF dinner, dropped in at q restaurant.
Taking Q seat alongside of q dandy-issimo sort
OF q fenow-an perfume, mustaches, and shirt
coilar-oar honest Mynheer ordered mp his din
ner. 'sWhat will it be, sir?" asked white apron.
"Yoa got corned beef, hey?" says Dutchy.
"Yes." lyon got sour-crout, too, hey?" "Oh,
yet." "Ven, give me some both" OF started
white apron ON keen jump, and presently re-
turned with the desired fodder. The sour-crout
was smoking hot, and sent forth It's peculiar
flavor, evidently satisfactory 10 Mynheer's nasal
organ, and vice seysa to that Of our dandy friend
and Myhheer was about commencing IN attach
upon II, when he exclaimed: "I-a-say, my
friend, are You going 10 eat that stuff?" Myn.
heer turned slowly around, looking ct his inter
rogator with astonisnment, says he: '.Estit, w
OF course, eats it." "Wen," said the dan ~
W-a-would as lief devour plate OF gu moi
ssAh, vell," replied Mynheer, pitching .oto IN
sour-crout with an evident relish. "dss deasnd
altogether on how you was pr0ught - Dand
looked kind o. caved In, and lett With the min
ION that Dutchy was one ahead.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28
In Part.

il part We prophesy. The restless heart
Sees through the veil OF this mysterious life,
= me shadows OF the life TO come-a part
Dimly drawn out. AS by some painters art
Lines, tiDts, and touches, seemingly at STRIFE,
Resolved to fitness and to beauty start;
From deepeS oh sO-, 50 the fitting dreams
Ttst come like stngiDgs of Ithuriefs dart,
Weakening the sleeping soul from that Wnicn
seems
To that which is ard bridging DER the streams
That part Us from ourselves, shall yet become
Familiar a. realities of home;
A I'd welcome us. like some dear natural voice,
To that transcendent life where we shall yet re-
joice. Rose Terry.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28
How 10 Feed Corn stalk. Probably.

The rearing and feeding of animals is receiv-
ing, as it should, from farmers and herdsmen in
all parts Of the country, greater attention every
year; and especially is this true OF dairymen,
whose only hope OF gain rests In their success in
obtaining pay ing yields from their cows. Corn
stalks enter largely into the fall feed of dairy
COWS, and how TO feed them Is the important
question. The common practt0e Is to feed in
the bundle, rs but few farmers feel able or will
ing to use cutting machine. This feeding in
the bundle without any preparation, am fully
satisfied, is very wasteful, as not only are the
butts left, but frequently nearly the whole
stalk.
I have learned by experience that little
brine sprinkled upon stalks once every day, just
before feeding, Ia OF mater ial advantage in
many respects. The weak brine will cause the
cows to consume nearly all, even when fed
whole; the fiow Of milk increases, the condition
of the COW improves, and they show greater con-
tentmept; especially is this last remark true on
cold, windy and rainy days. I find it much
better as q general rnle, when it can be done,
to feed salt the food, instead of feeding alone.
In case should more than one day be permit
ed to pass without brining the mornings feed.
The brine should not be strong, only enough to
furnish sufi cient salt to the cows.
OF course the COW should have access to plenty
Of water; this brine food will cause them to
drink more, and thus increase the dow of milk
Let my brother farmers try this and they will
thereafter place q greater value upon cern
stalks.-Lire Stock, Form and Firestde Journal.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28
Sympathy of Race.

Observe-it had not much
Consosed the race OF mastadous b know,
Before they went to fossil, that anon
Their place would quicken with the elephan :.
They were not elephants, but mas sadons,
And la man ~ men are now, and not
As men may be hereafter-feel with men
In the agouizing present aurora Leigh.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28

A GENTLEMAN who has Just taken MP his
residence in Philadelphia describes 1t as q city
where 50 family can buy two fried oysters and
q cents worth of kindling wood" But a gem
tleman who tried st. Louis, says the only differ
ence between 1t and Philadelphia Ii hat one of
the fried oysters and half the kindling wood
would be pocketed by the dealer, who would
afterward solemnly swear that they were lost by
the boy In transit.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28

A YEAR AGO fashionable tailor In this city
made an elegant robe de cAambre for q lady who
presented ii to her am anced husband. IL was a
gorgeous affair Of silk velvet and satin, with q
smoking-cap and clippers to match. They were
married, but after six months Of connubial If =
they separated, and now the garment has coroe
back to the tailor, who win put IL up In rsffio
for $3.50.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28

SA Muscatine clergyman Is speaking
against the re-establishment Of the death
penalty In Iowa. He says he don't want his
congregation thinnsd out too fast
~ The Shaker colony In Virginia is growing
very rapidly, and applicants are numerous.
The colony never talks politics, goes to bed At
eight, and drinks milk and weak tea.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-12-28

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and when the afternoon came, and he found
that q great many OF the pies were to be car
ried about the neighb0rhOod as gifts TO the
poor people, who depended upon this yearly
remembrance, he insisted on going along to
carry the basket aud hold the umbrella for II
was showing little. i need not inform you
that Nelly was the pie distributor. All the
WoTk-or most all-of the house fell upon her.
Dittie found an excuse for avoiding everything
that was troublesome or announcement and an
this occasion she wanted to haste some lace on
the blue dress.
"Wsll, they had a splendid walk. I wont
pretend to tell you all they talked about but
they came home very rosy and good humored
aud hungry Tor supper.
"Neither will 1 venture to describe the
Thanksgiving dinner, or the good ninister,s
sermon in the morning. There were NOT 40
msny people to eat the dinner, and the sermon
had seventeen heads to it; otherwise both of
them were very like those We had enioyed TO-
day. Dittie wore the blue silk, and locke 4
beautiful In it-as was only fair when 1t had
cost her SO much trouble. But to Toms mind
httle Nelly, in her gray gown and scarlet RIB
hons, looked, when compared to her sister like
some gentle home bird by the side of a gay
tropic songster, thing TO love aud cherish
and WOO to live in your heart forever. SO he
felt that dsy-God bless herl-and SO he feels
pow.and always will feel rs long As he feels
There was q little tremble in erandpas voice
as he concluded, and he blew his nose rather
loudly. :
"And did they get marriedlp asked little
"To be sure, my pet. What would be the
use Of love story that ended In any other
way? They were married after Q while and
thsn IN. od boss goo %ap Ss,y years and
cant, and sister Dittie gone to q home of her
own, they bought IL and went 70 live there
And they added TO IL and added TO 1t, that their
hoys and girls might have room to be comfort.
able. And they are old people now, and dive
there still; and every year the sons and dsueh-
tiers, with their boys and girls, come back and
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-20
THE CITY HALL.

1t is now thought proper to have the
Marine Hospital inspected, with a view of
converting it into an insane asylum. The
building it is understood. can be purchased
for $50, 900. and the expenditure necessary
to tit it for the purposes in view will be
comparatively small. The Soule property
could have been bought for 5000, but
would have required a much greater out
lay. Surveyor Bel is low surveying the
hospital. with the view Of ascertaining its
adaptability for an asylum.
The Administrator of Improvements has
now nearly completed all the plank roads
recently projected and ordered to be built.
As soon as there is sufficient rise in the
river, the construction of the wharves will
be resumed At present it is impossible to
continue the driving of the piles.
The removal of the obstructions in the
water pipes is not yet complete. The Ad-
ministrator Of Waterworks has devised a
plan which he says Will prevent the recur-
renee of such al evil ii future.
The attention of the Administrator OF
Police has been called to number OF dan
geyous buildings scattered over the city.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-20
ill, on the ground that it was not just.

bill, on the ground that it was not just.
He believed it was only calculated to ben
eft the large property-holders, and would,
if passed, be the means Of depriving the
city of something like 100000 of tax
revenue that it could not do without at
this time. The city required this amount
to pay up its school teachers. MIR. Young
and others also opposed the bill.
House bill No. 345, for the relief of
Mrs. Martha H. Duncan, introduced by
Mr.. Carr, was recommended for the faV
orable action of the House.
House bill No. 347, for the relief Of c..
F. Draguet, introduced by Mr.. Blount,
was recommended for adoption by the
House.
House bill No. 354, for the relief of
David Fisher, introduced by Mr.. Bowen,
was recommended to the House for adop-
ton.
House bill No. AT, fer the relief of A.
Valsin Martin, introduced by Mr.. Smith,
was IeCOuAeuOeu W tut 1lOuSe 1or
adoption.
Senate bill No. 191, for the relief of Mrs.
Gertrude Lipshuts, introduced by Mr.. In
graham, was also favorably recommended.
House bill No. 342, known as the State
House bill, was then taken up and freely
discussed by members. Nessrs. Thomp-
son, P. Harper, Davidson and Garstkamp
spoke against the bill, and Mr.. Faulk-
ner and DIR. Worrall in favor of it. At
halfpast seven o'clock the committee of
the whole agreed to rise, report progress
on the State House bill to the House, and
ask permission to sit again Speaker
Brewster then resumed the chair, received
the report Of the chairman of the commit
tee of the whole, and, on motion, the
House adjourned until twelve o'clock to-
dav.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-20
PicRYunisnls.

The executive has friends in the Legjs!a-
tuare who are compelled to vote as be di-
rects them tn do, or lose their offices
which they hold outside of the Legislature
Such statements as the foregoing are
eminently Picayunisms, and are as easy to
be made as lying.
The Citizens Association is still in exist
ence, still IN working order.
Yes, and are as eager to appropriate pub
tic offices and enjoy their emoluments as
was ever a half starved wretch to get
bread.
We must work as we'll as pray and every
honest man should do his duty.
Few people need to pray more. for few
have violated more frequently the Bible in
junction. Thou shalt rot bear false wit
ness
The Picaw,ae. since It's new departure,
has met with success which is highly
gratifying to is friends.
1t is really mortifying to learn that those
who depart from the was Of the upright
man. and revel in SANDER, still have friends.
New Orleans Republican. [volume] (New Orleans, La) 1867-1878, 1872-02-20
The fOipETrs.

These wonderful specimens of the ''rsing
generation" made their appearance last
night at the ST. Charles Theatre, in their
beautiful speciality of Stolen by Gypsies.'
Never did they appear to better advantage
than last evening. Each seemed ambitious
to exhibit their talent, and it may be said
to their credit. Clara, smiling, bewitching,
soon captured the hearts OF the audience,
and she received many hearty rounds OF
applause. This infant prodigy gives token
of talent that bids fair to make her name a
fortune. The other two children deserve
special mention for the manner in which
they rendered their difficult parts.
The people of this city should not fail to
witness these wonders Of the stage. A visit
will convince them that all that has been
said is true, and that they are, without
doubt, the most wonderful and truly ex-
Guisite actors on the American stage.