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The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
Aboriginal Surgery.

In a paper read before the Canadian
Medical Association lately, DR.. Hing
ston argued that the aborigines of
America had their surgery-simple
but effective-and to which even their
usurpers were sometimes forced to re-
sort. Confused wounds and bruises
were treated by cold douches from
springs and running streams and
suppurating wounds with the bark Of
the mucilaginous slippery elm and
Eastwood, and the resinOus bark Of the
tamarac-all valuable emollient and
stimulant cataplasms; and ulcers were
stimulated to granulatlon by the inner
wood and berry of the juniper. They
reduced dislocations by main force,
and also, it would appear, by a eer-
tain rotary method. Fractures, which
rarely occurred among them, were
carefully set, and splints OF cedar
broom, ingeniously padded by the
squaws with leaves of grass, were
bound upon the limb with withes OF
young birch. Amputations were per-
formed at the joints with knives of
flint or jasper, and In some instances
of copper, polished and keen as steel.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

Says the Chicago Ti-ibNae: "rhe
fate Of the Constitution will be gen
orally regretted by thoughtful men
in Ohio. The one serious objection
TO iL appears 70 be that the COnven-
ton was composed mainly of law
yers, Gnd for this reason attached un-
due importance to the judiciary arti-
Gle and To parts - other sections
which relate TO practice in the courts.
fhe work of the Convention i'm this
respect was exceedingly well done, and
the final failure of il all before the peo-
pie is due more to a want of vulgar ap-
peal to prejudice than to any absence
of conscientious motives. The Con-
ventiOn held two very long sessions.
Before its labOrs were finished the peO-
pie tegan to suspect that so much
could not be done without a good deal
of mischief, aud the result has been
the rejection Of it all on general priu-
eipIes."
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
From the Chicago Times .
The LAP STORY.
Regarding Bessle's Statement OrSuSau
B. on TiltOn's Knee.

She is fallen We NAV now pause
before that splendid prodigy which
lowered Tor centuries among US like
some ancient rain whose frown terri
he'd the glance its magnificenee at
tTaetei. Grand, gloomy, aud pecu-
liar, she sat upon her virgin throne.
an aUstere snd ancient maiden,
wrapped in the solitude of her own
siugle blessednsss. A tempest upon
the rostrum, a tornado at the polls, q
vortex in social life, a whiFIpoOI, a
maelstrom, cloud. burst, a rapid old
girl generally, she semed always as
to virtue a very iceberg. ErOtie pas
sion had, apparently, no course
through her veins they bowed with
the iee-brUok's temper. Scoring her
own day and generation, she seemed
bent, as far as in her lay, of tEwart-
ing posterity by leaving no COPY of
herself: and tradition has it that
when Moses pro- laimed the deealOgue
she moved an amendment to the
seventh commandment, eontemplat-
ing such q condition of human affairs
as would in short time have brought
the world to an ending.
DAN SAO . A1AACns AulAu tue cEhSu-
ing thunders of her coming down
We were lOst'in such a maze as to be
incapable OF comment. Even new
it seems incredible. The iceberg Of
virtue, melting in the embrace Of
passion But the Telegraph tells the
woful story, and if we would save a
Titan We must sink a Titaness II we
would spare Beeeher we must believe
Bessie. All Susan, how grandly
and grimly you came down from the
prehistoric times, sitting in the lapse
of ages. That you should have lapsed
into other laps and become sspectacle
to Bessie and q salvation to Beeeher
is tOus as to Bessie, terrible to eontem-
plate. There is but one consolation
in the terrible story ''She Jumped
pretty quick" Let US be thankful
for the celebrity of that jump. Itshowed
that there was yet in the old girl
some of the activity of her antedi-
luvian days, il it does not establish
her desire to sail again an iceberg
through the ardent seas. But she
has fallen
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
First FIeasures.

Truly, novelty is the spice Of life.
No secondary sensations are like the
primaries and habit, in the end.
''stsles every luxury" Repetition Is
tile thief of enjoyment. as surely as
prOcrAStinatiOn is the thief Of time. II
- with pleasures as with sparkling
- ines; you can have Jie flashing
gl0bules, the rushing foam, the rare
0oquet, Ou5 once rk up flr aftsl
use. and the next draught will be flat
and tasteless.
And, Oa middled-aged reader, do
you remember the pride with which
you wore your first watch ? 1t was d
cheap affair, always at odds with the
correct time; and the golden hunting
case that now rests in your pocket 5
OF the finest workmanship, richly Jew
eled. But what contrast between
the indifference of to-day aud exuita-
ton OF boy yhOod marks the exhibition
Of your respective treasures. The full
beard which graees your maturity,
fails now utterly to excite the admirs-
ton and emotional anxiety with
which you regarded the incipient
moustache of twenty years ago aud
which was probably eOntemporaneOus
with your first love All that first
love do you not recall, with a smile
now, as Jack chambers up your knee,
those thrilling moments o. course
you do; the tide of passion may have
singed and swayed you many times
since, but your memory still retains
an ineffaeeable impression of that first
bliss.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
Trouble With Spain.


WASHINGTON, August 24.-It has
been ascertained from a reliable source
that Spain, instead of carrying into
effect the understanding of the Fish
t1f9l tRGl0 GE9t3so6IIIAfAJmslX. EAfJmg t2 iXeatiR R4te
who have infringed on Spanish laws
or treaty obligations, and to punish
those who may have Offended-has
made demand of indemnity in the
affair of the Virginius, and for other
alleged wrongs suffered by Spain ow-
ing to filibustering expeditions fitted
out in this country and landing, or at
tempting to land, men and munitions
of war on the Spanish-American coast.
To this demand our Government
has replied in firm but courteous
terms, asserting the untenableness of
the position of the Spanish Govern
ment, aud reminding it of the remiss-
ness or inexcusable delay in making
reparatiOn for wrongs suffered by
American citizens i'm person and
property. The latest information
from Munster Cushing is that he is
still pressing our demands on Spain.
1t seems certain that the clause in the
protocol providing that reciprocal
reclamatiOns shall be the subject OF
consideration between the two Gov
ernments will not end satisfactorily,
in which case it will become the sub
ject of arbitration, as per agreement,
providing the constitutional assent Of
the Senate of the United States shall
be given to it.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
The Reform Farm.

LANCASTER, OHIO, August y
The Reform Farm was the scene oi
very happy affair last evening.
Fifty or sixty of our citizens, inclu-
ding both old and young, waited upon
the Governor, who is on brief visit
to the institution. The exhibition by
the Farm boys was greatly admired
and enjoyed. Gen. Newton Schluish,
of this city, first addressed the assem-
blage, making a very appropriate and
felicitOus speech. Gov. Allen follow
ed with a good, sound, substantial adj
dress, that we feel confident left in
manya young heart lasting and
ennObling effect. A sumptuous COLA
ton was served later In the evening,
and every effort made by Mr.. Howe
and his estimabls lady to have every
one enjoy Observation-Disclosures
Gazette.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

j. A. ksDf LII, N. D.,
PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, Carey, o.
Il VIII attend promptly 70 all professional
calls. 3g-tf
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
t. J. CRONISE, M.
.. p. KINNAMAN, n. d.


NFFERS his professional services to the
" people of THIN ard vicinity. once OPP
nosite Elrsf National Bank.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

The grasshOppers have not entirely
destroyed the crops in Nebraska as has
been feared. Governor Furnas recent
ly issued u circular to give a trus state
of matters in which he says:
'InfOrmatiOn received from various
counties, together with personal OBJ
servatiOn, warrant the assertion that
while the crops are shorter than for
several years there is by NO means q
failure. Small grains are an average
corn is from half to no crop the
roots are very short. Fruit more in
quantity, bat inferior IN quality.
There is no case Of immediate need
yet reported. At quite a number OF
points on the extreme border help will
be required som, aud must be extend
ed through the winter"
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
%-S-~
Work.

The man who has nothing to do ID
the most miserable Of beings. Nc
matter how much wealth q man pos
nor happy without occupation We
were born to labor and the world is
our vineyard. We can find q field
for our usefulness almost anywhere.
In occupation we forget our cares,
our worldly trials, and our sOrrows.
1t keeps US from constantly worrying
and brOOding over what Is inevitable.
n we have enough for ourselves we
can labor for the good Of Others, and
such task is one Of the most delight
full duties q worthy and good man can
engage in.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

"Oh Lord Thou knoTest, pray
ed q Connecticut deacon in q church
meeting, "that am afflicted with 3
most impious and depraved SON
Thou knowest that he will swear and
lie and steal, and do all sinful things.
Thou kn6west that on last Sabbath
day he was seen walking down the
principal street in the village, with
his hands in his pockets, whistlinZ
the following ungOdly tune" and
the congregation were astOunded to
hear yankee Doodle" flow melo-
diously from the deacOn's pursed-up
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
1 Catholic Paper JubIIant.

Tue new Constitution has met with
merited defeat. We are glad to record
that the Catholics Of the State voted
unanimously against this instrument
of oppression. The result Of the vote
teaches them the immense power
they WELD in defending their rights
and resisting injustice when they
stand united. This is an important
and beneficial lesson TO be remembered
in the future. When division ceases
victory is sure to follow US. We have,
in the success of our opposition to the
late constitutional fraud and robbery,
a double cause for iOy-in the defense
of q most sacred right we have marsh
aled the Catholics of this State into
one unbroken army-and the voting
strength of that arm has been resist
less. The era Of justice draws nigh.
-CdthOlic Telegraph August %.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
Wanted His Letter.

Tho other day a man called at the
Post office in Concord, n. H., for q
letter, giving his address. The most
diligent search failed to bring to light
tn desired letter, and he was informed
that there was none for him. He in
sisted that he knew there must be one
for him, and second and more dill
gent search was made, with no better
result than the first time, and he was
again told that there was no letter for
him. Upon this he got quite indlg-
nant, and INDUCED in language not
complimentary to the employees Of the
office, and gafter considerable parley-
ing it was ascertained that letter had
been written to him four years ago,
directed to Concord, and therefore be
concluded that it must then be in the
office sure, and subject to his call.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

One ofKokomO's prom inent citizens,
says the Indianapolis Herald, on be-
ing asked why he didn't attend his
wife's funeral, feelingly replied, with
tears triekling down MS weatherbeat-
en- countenanees: "Wal, you see,
boys, he'd no idee they wus goin 10
plant Hammer so soon didn't know
nuthin' of il till the undertaken came
lopin' round the corner with that
black dead animal wagon o. his'n, an ,
then twas too late for me to find the
blaekin'-br an thOrt I'd let Jim
take my chance for free ride, any
how. Got q match, Bill?"
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

After the Prosecuting Attorney had
heaped vituperation upon the poor
prisoner without counsel, the judge
asked him II he had anything to say
for himself. "YOur honor" replied the
prisoner" / ask for q postponement
for eighteen days, in order that l may
find a blaekguard to answer that one
there.n
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

PRICE ]. wills on, s. c. LAMBERSoH
Late of Persons q Wilson.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

A small boy, telling his "psls" how
he came to be detected stealing apples
in q grocery store, proceeded thus ;
"Well, / didn't care much about
bein' seen, but the clerk was cross
eyed, an thOrt he was watehin' q
dOrg-fight 'crJss street, but he was
lOOkin' square onto me, an he he
helped me clean into the gutter"
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

Any State, or territory about TO be-
come State, and in want Of q good
Constitution, can have one on the
most reasonable terms by applying to
the Secretary Of the late COnstitu-
tional Convention Of Ohio. 1t is
warranted sound in all It's parts,
and as good as new. 1t was
not rejected by the owners because
of intrinsic defects or deficiencies.
Those who want to sectionalize the
common school fund, and those who
insist upon free trade In whisky uni
ted to defeat II.
Y. B.zThe letters "a. D." can be
inserted without additional cost, il
there be suspicion Of pagan tenden-
cies In the omission Cincinnati Com
JnercidI
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

Coggia's comet will put in its next
appearance. if it is not drawn aside
from its orbit by some strong attrac-
ton, ia the year O,S39. BY that time
the last OF WashingtOn's servants
and the last pensiOner of the war Of
1872, will have been gathered to their
fathers.-C Cincinnati Commercial.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
CspItaI pai ! in and SurpIlI. So. .Ooo
DIRECTORS.
Discounts Paper.

Receives Deposits and pays interest
thereon.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

A TToREEY At LAW, Notary PubliS
aDce Agent, THIN, Ohio. ONCE in Grum
neli's Block, opposite the First NatiOna
Bank.
June II.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

IAprn II.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

The fool seeketh to pick fly from
a mules hind leg. The wise man
letteth out the job to the lowest bid
der.
A farmer, while fiagellating two Of
his unruly boys, was asked what he
was doing. "Threshing wild oats r'
was the reply.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

A simple Highland girl called upon
an old master with whom she had for
merly served. Being kindly invited
by him to share in the family dinner,
the usual ceremony Of asking bless
ing having been gone through with,
the girl, anxious to compliment her
ancient host, exclaimed: "Ah mas
ter, ye maun hae e grand memory, for
that's the grace ye had when / was
VII ye seven year ago."
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
Rem lrkabls coincidence.

Probably one of the most remarka.
BILE series of eJineiden :es recorded is
shown by the statistics of Iowa and
Georgia ia the matters of insanity
blindness, etc. The populations are
given as, Georgia, I.IS5, 900; Iowa,
1882 933 tthe national census made
them 1,l9l, 1872 and l 1884, ,l09 respec-
tively), AMI tie fOliDwing were the
showings OF the two States "a t. their
unfortunate classes:
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

Here is another characteristic
anecdOte of Phil. Kearney, who lost
his left arm in Mexico. At Fair Oaks,
while standing in a very tempest OF
death, with his awOrd uplifted in
command, General o. o. Howard had
his right arm carried away. That
night, after Howard had suffered
amputation, and was lying spent and
racked with pain in a box-car which
was to take him to Washingt ,n,
Kearney drew near, and looking into
the car, said: &: Howard, old by,
Pm sorry for yOu-sorry with all my
heart but Howard, I have just
thought Of something. When you
get to Washington buy a pair of
gloves send me the right and keep
the left for yourself, agd 1 will divide
the cost with you, and hereafter We
will get along more economically"
And turning away, Kearney NUT
tered "That is better for him than
praying, and then Howard can beat
me praying anyway"
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
DON'T FORGET
ST. Johns New Drug Store,
He has a very Fine STOCK o.

lie haS very fine STOCK OF
Fresh Medicines, Chem
icals, Toilet and Fancy
borisrrsss SErIierss. SAnEJHhaYsfssr SFR= SrFRR=
ces, Paints,OIIs, Brushes.
VaFnishes, Dye StufIs.
Patent Medicines, Pure
Wines and Liquors for
medicinal purposes, sta
tiOnery, Albums, Rubber
Balls, Base Balls, Photo
graPner's stock, Picture
Frames, best Cigars and
Chewing FObaccOs, Pure
Candies, Bath Brio KS,
Bird seed, Concentrated
Lye, Potash and Family
Dyes, with everything
usually found in n First
class Drug store.
All Goods are warrant
ed frst-class, and will be
sold at reasonable prices.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

There were peculisrities in the vote
cast on the question OF the adoption OF
new Constitution last Tuesday,
which strongly suggest TO some minds
the probability that the Changers took
an organized stand against It. There
may be something in such a theory.
II so, the Grangers show their strength
and capacity to hid pretty stiff
hand in driving the political coach.
II, however, they were to undertake
to get up fundamental instrument
known as a Constitution, it is dOdbt-
ful whether they would all be suited
perfectly with the work when COM
plectsd. - Cincinnati Commercial.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

their season.
CASH Price for all kinds Of Farm Produce
Goods delivered free to any part of the
city. WILSON & LAMBERSON,
No Empire Block, THIN,
Tlfhnl Ohio, June lS. lS74--g7-7i-J
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
JOHN GRYNN q son.
~ DICAL,

". SAMPSON, MD. W. YISeLISG, ND
SAMPSON a. YINGLING,
physicians and Surgeons, McCutchens.
4 Vile, o. All calls promptly attended
10 at all hours. n47-
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
Who Killed Cock Robin +?

Such q multitude of Consultation
killers have turned up that the only
wonder is who voted for it. If we
take the SUN of the varioLs claims
we shall find that the following par
ties, among Others, killed the COnsti-
tuition:
The Catholic Church.
The Methodist Church.
Various other Churches, and some
special preachers greatly gifted with
the weapon with which Joshua bat
tered down Jericho.
The Changers.
The crusading women.
The anti-lieense men.
The dramsellers.
The Democratic Darty.
The opponents of railroad aid.
The opponents of minority repre-
sentation.
The opponents of everything.
Lastly, the people, because it trust
ed them not.
1t is like the famous verdict of a
colored jury on an African-that he
fell from the top of a house and was
killed; that the fall being into the
river he was drowned; that the wealth
er being cold he fcozs to DEATH Gin
ciHndI Gazette.
AS the season progresses, the re-
ports of the sugar and rice crops OF
Louisiana becomes brighter, and the
planters are in excellent spirits. 1t is
estimated that in certain districts un-
injured by erevasses the yield Of sugar
will be fifty per cent, greater than it
was last year. The season has been
unusually favorable; the largest crop
since the war is anticipated; unfavOr-
able reports from the Cuban crop
stimulate prices, and the cane is at
least a month ahead of last years
crop. In addition to this, il is the
cheapest crop ever cultivated. No
wonder that the planters are elated.
The rice crop in acreage is the largest
ever grown in the State. During the
year eleven sugar plantations had
been converted into rice plantations,
and both in quantity and quality the
crop promises to be the best that the
unhappy State has had for years.
The corn acreage is smaller than last
years, but the yield will be excellent.
The orange crop will give fair aver
age. 1t seems as though fortune was
beginning once more to smile upon the
pIundered State. Perhaps the future
has something bright in store for her
yet. Now every prospect pleases,
and only man is vile.-ChicdgO Tri-
blfpe
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

"Does the train start this evening
at thirty-five minutes past six, as
usual ?'' asked an elderly lady OF q
railroad employee "No, 1t leaves at
twenty-five minutes to seveD," was
the reply. "Dear me, how they do
change these trains"
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

DHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, office en-
{ Madison street, between Washington
and Monroe, solicits and hopes to merit
liberal patronage, having the adVan-
tage OF fifteen years experience in East
ern iennsylvGnia and over three years in
rifln, and being familiar with the English
and German languages. Special attendance
given to surgery, diseases of women aud
ehildre Medicine furnished when desired
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

There are 430 oranges in Wisconsin
with a membership of 1880. They
have formed 19 insurance companies,
which are in successful and satisfac-
tory operation-the rate of insurance
being from one to two mills on dollar.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
EmLIaM \ 0R1WF1TRn = n

ECLECTIC PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON
d Office In Empire Block, over Willard &
Grocery store. Thankful for patronage dur
ng the past three years, and Will continue
10 serve the public in all branches OF the
Medical Profession. Residence, Perry st..
two doors west OF Washington.
hnV- lG lg-a Il
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
LOOMIs a RYMAN.

HEANUFACTURERS OF Steam Engine
MI Circular Saw Mills, Mil Gearing Shaft
ing and Pullies, Wood Saving Machines
Iron and Wooden Beam Plows, Road Scrap
ers and Brick Machines, Columns, Caps and
SIlls for Buildings. All kinds ofCastfng and
Repairing done to order. Market ST., T1fdn,
hio. nz4
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
AWIfe's Happiness.

No married wOmOn can be happy
If her husband does not appear to re
gard and honor her as Well as actually
to do so. The order OF flirts have {
them mfghtiiy-nameiy, that mans
wife is always the least interesting
women in the room q him. If he
does not know this, she does and
some act of graceful courtesy, some
little word or mOtiOn-nOthing in it.
self, perhaps, but Indicative OF the
tenderness he feels EIr hsr-yives the
good wife a moment Of triumph so
innOe .nt and sweet that no one
should begrudge it to her.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
J. ROGP, N. ID.

OHYSIO-MEDICAL PHYSICIAN AND
III SURGEON, offers his professional ser.
vices to the people of Republic and vicini-
ty. This system rejects ali poisons and
strong medicines and uses only the harm
less, but powerful remedies of nature.
Once one square South OF the Public Well
Dec l. s73-ly
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

To destroy cabbage worms make a
strong solution OF soft soap and water
and sprinkle the plants with IL. It
will destroy the worms and stimulate
the growth Ofthe eabbages.
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03
sCUDDs4 CHAM6ERI13:

A RCHITECT AND GENERAL, RTrTrn-
% ER, will tGke contracts for putfino nm
Blocks, Dwellings, etc, or will oversea ss,cb n
work. Drawn ., Drafts, Plans etc. Tor eI--
terms. Residence, No. l12 Washington 81
THIN o. @''
The Tiffin tribune. (Tiffin, Ohio) 1868-1887, 1874-09-03

A Massachusetts, man has been in a
successful business fDrty-nine years,
and never advertised. Tne business
consisted chiefly in lying about his
neighbOrs.
What is the difference between the
outer wall Of a bridge and two nice
young ladies The one Is parapet,
and the other Is a pair-O'pets Of
course.
Success in life Is very apt 10 make
rs forget the time when we were not
much II Is just so with frog on a
Jump; be can't remember when ne
was tadpole, but other folks can.
Brunette writes 10 the Washing
ton Chronicle 10 inquire, ais Washing
too a furnace?" No, only the en-
trance, as it were.-