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The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
charI.abl. cIrar stump ooIIse.or. .

There is In Berlin a society called the
"Vereln der Sammler Won CigarOn
AbschmItten." OF the Society Of Collec-
tors Of Cig~ar-cuttings, which has been
In existence some ten years, and has
done much good. Every Christmas
the proceeds of the cigar-ends collected
by this society and It's friends are APP
piled to the purchase of clothes for some
poor orphan children. In 1876 about 30
children were clothed by this society,
each child being provided with a shirt,
a pair Of good leather boots, a pair Of
wooden stockings, a warm dress, and a
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES. In addition to
this, a large, well-decorated Christmas
tree Is given for their entertainment,
and each child is sent home with a good
supply Of fruits and sweetmeats.
Altogether more than 200 poor orphan
children have been clothed by this
society simply by the proceeds of such
small things as cigar ends. The success
Of the society at Berlin has induced
further enterprise in the same din ectIon
and 1t is now proposed to erect a build
ing to be called the "Deutsches Reichs
Weisenhaus" Imperial German Orphan
Home,) where orphans who are left I'M
provided for may be properly cared for
clothed, and instructed. The site pro-
posed for this institution IL at Lahr, in
Baden, where there are a number Of
snuff manufactures, and 1t Is therefore
well adapted to the scheme, which we
can only hope may be successfully
carried out. Although the Directors
of this Home propose TO have a plan
prepared for a large building, only a
small part Of 1t will at first be erected
to which each year or two more rooms
may be added, in accordance with the
original plan, In proportion TO the
success which Is found to attend the
undertaking. 1t will be readily under
stood that a good many difficulties beset
this scheme, for 1t requires the most
perfect cooperation OF the smoking
community and some assistance also
from the non-smokers; but much can
be done by friends who will undertake
the duty of collecting, and some Of the
most energetic of these are not unfre-
quently of the fair sex. The system Of
collection, which is extended over a
large part Of Germany, is generally UNI
dertaken by one or two ladies or gentle
men In each town, who collect now and
then from their smoking friends the
ends which they have been saving up.
These collectors either send the
cigar-ends to the central society or sell
them on the spot and transmit the pro-
eeeds. This latter plan, when it a be
worked, is preferable, as saving expen-
ses in carriage and packing. 1t is pro-
posed that the number of children
which each town shall have the privi-
lege of sending to the home shall be
regulated according to the AMOUNT
which they have contributed to the
society.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
How he Rounded the Lake.

He was a tramp, bound Chicagoward,
and as he boarded the couplers at the
rear of an incoming engine, just across
the line of Indiana, n recent dark and
chilly night, he had faith to believe he
had a "soft thing" of it for a cheap
ride. But the conductor with his eagle
eye and railway lantern soo espied the
m%Oneyless passenger on his u~ncushioned
and cOmfortless seat. Did he order him
Off No. He had a deeper plot. He
let him remain, while on and on went
the train, from station to station, until
it reached a great tank where the engine
stopped to water up.
"Now for him." grinned the heart
less conductor, as he passed to the
front.
"Now for him." he maliclously con-
tinued, as he grasped the water-trough
from the freman's hands and directed
1t over the back end of the engine.
'Now for him." he tiendishly grunt-
ed, as he heard a Noah's deluge pouring
over the head and down the back of the
luckless tramp.
All grew still, and the conductor or
dered his train on its way, convinced
that he had drowned the tramp, or at
least flooded him so far away that he
could never get back again.
But when the conductor rode into
the depot in the early morning there
was a surprise in store for him.
"Be you the conductor ?" inquired a
shivering voice at his elbow, as he step
ped on the platform.
eyes," said he, looking around and
gazing on a bedraggled and cinder-
covered man.
"Then ] want'er ask you why yer
don't run around the end of the lake in
comm inter town."
81 do" said the conductor.
eyer dor" exclaimed the man
Certainly" wal the reply.
"Walll" muttered the stranger In a
bewildered tone, "blestilf ! don't think
yer swum through the lakeW
Then the conductor knew his tramp
still lived and was waterproof.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

They incur a tremendous risk who s~ojourn
or emigrate to reside in districts where mala-
rial disease is prevalent, without medicinaI
means Of fortifying their systems against the
periodic scourge. The danger TO bilious sub
jects, and to those who lack bodily stamina, is
particularly serious A preventive and cura-
tive agent OF known anti-malarial efficacy
should be frequently used and constantly kept
at hand by such persons, and on none can
they rely with such certainty Of protection and
aid as Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. This grand
specific roots out every vestige of the malarial
poison from the system. and endowsi it with an
amount of vital activity and repelling power
that utilities the influence of miasma. II also
prevents and remedies disorders of the stom-
ach, bowels and liver, which are particularly
prevalent in malarious regions, and is an in
comparable general invigorant.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

The Frightened Soldier.

During the last siege Of Gibraltar, In
the absence Of the fleet, and when an
attack was daily expected, one dark
night a sentry, whose post was neal the
DEVILS tower and facing the Spanish
lines, was standing at the end of his
walk looking upon them, his head filled
with nothing but fire and swords,
mines, preaching, storming, and blood
shedl By the side of his box stood a
deep, narrow.necked earthen jug, in
which was the remainder of his supper,
consisting of boiled peas. A large
monkey (of which there are plenty at
the top of the rock, encouraged by the
mans silence and allured by the smell
of peas, ventured to the jug, and, in
e%ndcavoring to get at its contents, thrust
his head go far into the neck as to be
unable to withdraw it.. At this instant
the soldier turned round and came
toward his box; the monkey, unable to
get clear of 1t, started up to run of, but
the jug stuck to his head. This terrible
apparition no sooner saluted the eyes of
the sentry than his frantic Imagination
converted poor pug into a formidable
Spanish g%renadier, with a most tremen-
dous high cap on his head. Full Of
this dreadful idea, he instantly fired his
piece, roaring out that the enemy had
scaled the walls. The guard took the
alarm, and In less than ten minutes the
Governor and his whole garrison were
under arms. The supposed grer adler,
being very much incommoded by his
cap, and almost blinded by the peas,
was soon overtaken and seized, and by
his capture the tranquility Of the garri-
son was restored without the slaughter
which every man prognostlcated In the
beginning Of so dlreful an alarm,
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
A Great Historical Work.

The National Publishing Company Of Phila-
delphlA have sent US advance sheets OF The
Pictorial History of he World embracing full
and authentic accounts Of every nation Of an
ctenl and modern times, and including a His
tory Of The rise and fall Of tie Greek and Ro-
man Empires, The grotoh Of he nations Of
Modern Europe, he Middle AGES, The 0r1IsddeS,
The Peudal Spste1n, the RefcFmdtion, The DIS
coUery and settlement Of he NeD World, ETC.,
ETC., by JAMES ID. MoCABE, q well known his
orica writer. This is one OF the most yAlua-
BILE works ever issued by an American pub
Usher, aud il is in all respects the most COM
plete History of the World ever published.
The author does not coutent himself with q
mere dry statement II facts, but SIX tches the
life and manner OF the various nations OF
which he treats, in life like colors, and points
out the causes which led TO the prosperity and
decay Of the great powers Of the world. He
shows us the famous warriors, statesmen,
poets, sages and orators OF ancient and mod
ern times, and makes them familiar to the
reader. The book Is a complete treasury Of
history, and there is not a question that can
be asked concerning any his orioal subject but
an answer TO 1t can be found in thIs great
work. 1t contains 1860 large double-column
pager, and 10 embellished with over $50 fine
engrayings illustrative OF the events reCordad
IN the narrative, embracing battles an Other
historical scenes; portraits Of the great men
Of modern times, and vi VS. OF the principal
cities Of the world. There engravings are
genuine works Of art, and were made at u cost
Of over S25 600. The great numb 7 and high
character OF these engravings make this the
most valuable art publication Of The century.
We cannot too highly praise the numerous
aud beautiful portraits OF historical person.
ages with which 1t abounds. A marked fea-
ture.of the work is u full History Of the late
Udr betloeen Russia and Turkey, which is the
only comp etc account Of this war in print.
This is an appropriate time TO read the His
tory OF the World, and We predict for this
book an immense sale.
1t is sold by subscription only, and the pub
fishers want agents, as VIII be seen by their
advertisement IN another column.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
Treasure Fortress of Germany

The fortress of Spandau, in Prussia,
Is the depository of the military treasury
of the kingdom. The treasury lies in
the tower of Julius, the walls of which
are nine feet thick. The doors are of
iron, and the whole edifce is f~lre-proof.
Before the forty millions of thalers,
drawn from the French indemnity,
were placed there, a large amount Of
specie was already in storage in the
vaults. The sum total is not known to
the public, but it is undoubtedly an i'm
mense amount. 1t Is so much of non
bearing interest capital distracted from
Legitimate business. The saying Of
Prince Eugene, Of Savoy-"In order to
carry on war, money, continually money
is necessary"-was never truer than 1t
is at the present day. No country is
batter prepared for war in military and
pecuniary resources than Prussia. She
may be said to be ready at all times for
Immediate action.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
Reliable Dry Goods.

We would call the attention of our readen
to the extraordinary bargains in stylish Sprint
and Summer Dress Goods now offered for ealt
by B. +. Devices, 725 Chestnut street, Phila
delphia. This house has o beautiful assert
ment Of the latest French novelties as well as
a large stock Of medium and low priced goods
in great variety. They are sending hundred,
Of samples daily to all parts OF the country,
and filing many orders to the gre at ~satisfac
ton Of thousands. They have only one price,
and IL you want dry gools Of any kind, send
10 them for samples.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
SCIENTIFIC.

MeteOric Iron in Church Steeples.-
Looking out any clear night, one may
see from five TO seven shootlng-stars on
an average every hour. At two periods
OF the year, however, about the 10th of
August and the llth Of November, they
are much more numerous. Their
luminous trains furrow the sky at these
times in surprising numbers. Those
which appear at the former date used
to be called "St. Lawrence's Tears"
and the superstitious pointed to them as
the burning tears Of the martyr, whose
feast fell on the 10th of August.
These shOoting-stars used to be con-
sidered only at atmospheric meteors
caused by the combustion Of infam-
mable gas-will-o' the wisps, In short,
high up in the air. They have come
now, however, to be generally recog-
nized as bodies which, although they
become inflamed on coming into contact
with the earth's atmosphere, yet have
their origin far beyond IL. The earth is
supposed to pass at certain times
through rings composed of myriads of
them circulating like the larger planets
round the sun.
Some shooting-stars, perhaps, pass
through Il atmosphere, and continue
their path through space, after having
presented to us the appearance of a
transient illumination. A great num-
Der, however, have their career brought
to an abrupt conclusion. On striking
our atmosphere, most of them are dis
slpated by the heat of intense friction,
and but lew of large size attain the very
surface of the earth. Falls of stones,
ferruginous masses, and dust from the
upper regions of the air are proofs OF
this assertion.
Meteoric iron, originally belonging to
these vagrant stars, may be collected in
the most out-of-the-way places. Mon
sieur Tissander has lately shown that
1t is constantly found in the cOsmical
dust collected from rain, and existing in
the atmosphere of elevated regions.
Monsieur Young once told the French
Academy of Science that the best place
in which to look for meteoric dust is
an old church steeple, One should col
lect all the dust deposited in corners,
where the wind has not been able to
penetrate, and examine it under the
microscope.
Apart from learning how many GU
riOus things are floating about invisible
In the air, the student may be able to
get together enough iron to examine II
by chemical means, and thus learn
something both Of the mineralogy and
chemistry of distant regions of the
universe.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
Skin Diaenaea.

All those troublesome scaly, itching, pimply,
blotchy, humid eruptlons Of the skin, d NOM
mated letter, Erystpelds, Acne, ETC., that are
80 uRsightly and annoying, are quickly and
effectually cured by the simple application Of
HieskeUs letter Ointment a remedy that has
proved itself TO possess wonderful healing
powers, curing hundreds Of cases that had re-
sisted all other treatment, even that OF the
best professional talent Of the country. II
only needs 4 trial 10 prove It's virtues. Sold 30
rents per box sent by mall for 90 cts.
JOHNSTON. HOLLOWAY o.. 602 Arch st., Phila
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

In THIS VARIABLE CLIMATE the prevail No
diseasts are III, Be Of the lungs and throat, all
Of which can be readily made to yield to the
powerful curative propert es of Schenck's Pal
monic Syrup, which, unlike many Of the 30
called Cough Medicines" contains no opium
or other injurious drug. Schenck's Pulmonic
Syrup contains nothing that W Il disagree with
the most delicate constitution.
For sale by all Druggists.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

Effect Of Sea Waves on MdSOnry.-A
remarkable instance of the effect of sea
waves on masonry is furnished in the
case of the well known breakwater
at Wick, on the coast of England. The
height of the waves at this place was, it
appears, several times measured and
estimated, the result showing about
fortytwo feet from crest to hollow.
Stones of eight and ten tons weight
were, by these waves, carried from the
parapet TO the very top of the break
water and it was therefore determined
finally to construct the outward ex-
tremIty of the breakwater by depositing
three courses of one-hundred-ton blocks
of stone on the rubble base, as a foun-
dalton for three courses of large fat
stones, surmounted by a monolith of
cemented rubble builtOn the spot. The
end of the breakwater, therefore, was
in substance a monolith weighing up
wards of eight hundred tons being
about twenty-six feet by forty-five, and
not less than eleven feet in solid thick
ness, cemented to the underlying rubble
base.
Incredible as it might seem, this huge
mOnOlithic mass succumbed to the
forces of the waves-it was, indeed,
actually seen by the resident engineer
to be bodily slowed around by success
sive strokes, until it was finally re-
moved and deposited inside of the pier.
Not only the upper portion, but the
three lower courses of stone, forming a
mass of $50 tons, was removed without
breaking.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

The Suns Surfdce.-Professor Langley
of Allegheny Observatory, was the first
and for a long while, the only astro-
homer who perceived the granular sur
face of the suns philosophers. His
division of the brighter aggregations OF
the surface, was (successively as to size)
first, cloud-like forms, perceptible to
telescopes of ordinary power; second,
"rice- grains,' or nodules, of which
such forms are composed, the rice.grains
being ~perceptible with higher powers
and good definition, third, %granules,
composing the.rice-grains. The discov-
cry of the g~ranules appears to have been
s~ingularly confirmed, quite recently, by
the Photographic researches of M.
Jansen. That distinguished French
astronomer has succeeded in obtaining
photographs of the sun with only
l-3000th of a second exposure. These
were procured with lenses of long
focus, aud a slow development of the
image, which was finally strengthened
with pyrogallic acid and nitrate of
silver. The "willow-leaves" or "rice-
grains of previous observers appear in
Ihese Ouly 40 oCCdSlOhai
aggregations. The main feature is an
abundant granulation. The forms of
the granules are sufficiently defined for
study they appear to be generally of a
spherical shape and it is noticeable
that larger grains seemed to be formed
of aggregations of smaller ones, the
lesser grains being most evidently
spherical. NJ. Jansen regards the evil
dence as tending to prove that the under
layer of the philosophers is liquid or
gaseous, and that the g%ranulations are
solid or liquid material floating in a
gaseous medium, like clouds. The
granules would be merged together and
the surface would be of uniform bright
ness if the luminous envelope were
wholly a liquid or a fluid at rest. As 1t
is, uprising gaseous currents break the
equilibrium, and, M. Jansen thinks,
tear the bright material into fragrants,
which tend, like drops of water, tC
assume spherical form. This specula'
ton may be correct, but it seems rather
hazardous, since the spherical granules
must be nearly of the size Of minor
planets.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
A Remarkable EGrect of Medicina.

A. W. Prick, Esq, reporter on Evening
Bulletin, Philadelphia, writes to a friend, that
whilst suffering from a severe attack Of in
fammatory rheumatism, TO which he wa
long su ject, he fonn himself free from all
pain in two days by using the GIPsEY GIFT,
and is satisfied it will do all that is claimed
Tor 1t. Sold all over Philadelphia.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

AsDR. JOHNSON was riding In a car
rage through London on a rainy day,
he overlook Il poor woman, carrying a
baby. He invited her to get in with
her child, which she did. The doctor
said to her: "My good woman, l think
it most likely that the melton of the
coach will wake your child in a little
while, and / wish you to understand
that if you talk any baby talk to it,
you will have to get out of the coach"
As the doctor had anticipated, the child
awoke, and the forgetful mother ex-
claimed, ooh, the little dear; he is
going to open his eyesy .pySy!" "Stop
the coach, driver" shouted Johnson,
and the woman had to finish her journey
on foot.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
holman. no1nsr.. no,h.r..

Don't fail to procure MRS WINsLOW'S
SOOTHING SYRUP for all diseases o: teeth
ing In children 1t relieves the child from
pain, cures wind collie, regulates the bowels,
aud by giving relief and health to the child.
gives rest 10 the mother.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

A JUDICIAL CoNUNDRUM.-A reporter
strolled into Judge Woods court re-
Gently, when his attention was arrested
by the eloquent argument of a young
lawyer, this court being a sort of
primary school for nedglings of the law.
Growing more earnest as he proceeded,
he finally said: "Your Honor, | want
just here to illustrate the difference
between a neat lady, like my client, and
the boisterous, selfish man who brings
this suit" The Judge gravely laid aside
his spectacles and leaned back In his
chair, when the young disciple of Black
stone proceeded: elias Your Honor
never noticed that a man grabs quilts
and sheets at II clutch, yanks them
down and dives into bed, whilst a
woman carefully turns down each cover,
smoothes off the pillow and slides under
the sheets as neatly as she puts away
her newest bonnetp Now, why is itP"
His Honor gave it up, and decided in
favor of the lady.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
Rheumatism quickly Cured.

'DurAng's Rheumatic Remedy" the great
Internal Medicine will positively cure any case
Of rheumatism on the face OF the earth. Price
81 = bottle, six bottles IS. Sold by all Drug
gist-. Send for circular TO Helpenstine 4
Bentley, Druggists, Washington, ID. @.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

The LUNGS ARB STRAINED AND kAcKED by .
persistent Cough, the general strength wasted
and an lncurable complaint often established
tive remedy for Coughs and Colds, and exerts
q beneficial effect on the Pumona airy and Bron.
chlal Organs.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02
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Price % cents per box.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

TO FREsHEN A BLACK LACE BARRIE
In half a teacupful of hot water put one
%teaspoonful of the magical mixture /;
brush the dust from the lace and place
on a clean towel; dip a small sponge in
the water and squeeze partly dry, and
then gently and slowly sponge both
sides of the barbe without getting it
very wet; fold in the towel about
twenty minutes, and thenplace between
thin tissue-like brown paper; put it on
a wooden blanket, and press with a half
cold iron or you may press between
the leaves of very large books aud place
heavy weights on them.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

MIND your stops. A compOsitor, in
setting up the toast: "Woman-with-
out her, man would be a savage" got
the punctuation in the wrong place,
which made it read: "WOman, with
out her man, would be a savage"
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

VEGETABLEs.-All fresh vegetable
contain a very large proportion OF water.
Thus potatoes consist of three-quarters,
and turnips and cabbage of over nine
tenths of their weight in fluid. Dry
wheaton flour has fifteen pounds Of
water in every hundred; this is driven
off in the process of baking. Bread con-
talns one-third of its weight In water.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

Those answering an Advertisement wi
confer "A favor upon the Advertiser and the
Publisher by stating that they saw the adver-
tisement In this journal manning the paper
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war OF 1912 SOLDIERS AND WIDOWS PEN
stoned for IA days service. Write Col l.
Bingham d Co., Attorneys, Washington, D.. @.
The weekly herald. [volume] (Cleveland, Tenn.) 1876-1888, 1878-05-02

To DRIVE OFF RED ANTs.-Grease a
plate with lard and set it where the ants
are troublesome; place a few sticks
around the plate for the ants to climb
upon; they will desert the sugar bowl
for the lard; occasionally turn the plate
over q fire where there Is no smoke, and
the ants will drop into it; reset the
plate, and in a few repetitions you will
catch all the ants; they will trouble
nothing else while the lard is accessible.
Also a good way is to sprinkle pow
dered borax over the shelves and blow
it into their haunts. Borax is clean
nd not at a%llinjurious should it happen
10 get on food.