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The New York herald., 1879-02-06
THE WINDSOR HOTEL SOLD.

LARGE NUMBER OF OFFERS AND LIVELY
D1DDrNa--KNoCKED DOWN TO YOUNG MAN
AT THREE HUNDRED AND YIFTY-oNE THOU
SAND DOLLARS.
vast crowd collected on the Real Estate Exchange
yesterday witness the sale of the greater portion
Of the Windsor HOTEL Among those present were
many large property owners. hotel keepers and
brokers' The property. which is described the
soven story brick building. with twenty years lease
from April 90 1871. of the plot Of land 20OlOxl40,
on the east side of Fifth avenue. block
front between Forty-sixth and Forty-seventh
streets, ground rent $l9.4oO per year. sub
ject to back ground rent OF s4,s5o now due"
was sold In foreclosure at the suit of Peter Goelct
and others against John T. Daily and others to satisfy
judgment Of slso.OOo. Tho sale under the di-
rection Of the Sheriff. whose description and terms
were read by the auctoneer when several gentlemen
inquired IL the plaintiffs would give possession II
tho property sold. One OF the Goects who was
present refused give any answer. and bid siOoOo;
then $50 900 and s2O0.0oO bid. Tho property
advanced by $1,000 bids to s220O O00 by $500 and
81 900 bids to 1851 at which price IL knocked
down to young apparently stranger TO oil
present
GOING ron A CHECK.
Proceeding to the auctionccr's stand be gavo tho
name Of +. w. Barker and requested half hours
IN Wntcn 10 40 70 Dnnk anu secure Ccrtlncu
check for the per cent deposit required. The
quest being granted by Under sheriff Cummings the
stranger disappeared IN tho company of George W.
Beldei, OF syracuse. Great curiosity felt to
who he and whom he represented, and bets were
oven offered that he would not return. When the
alf-hour had expired the Sheriff ordered the prop
crty rcsold. The auctionccr mounted the stand, when
Mr. b. Mcmahon on behalf Of sixteen bondholdcrs. in
sisted MS nearly all the bidders had Disappeared that
tho sale should 20 While entering his protest
there STIR in the rear OF the dense crowd, and
In rushed Mr. Barker. brcathcss and holding alcft
two certified checks. Ills appearance was greeted
with round OF chcerS. Right behind him came Mr.
Bclden who took the checks aud handing them up TO
the auctioneer completed the SALE The balance of
the money IL to be paid on February -.
Early IN the day application had been made on
behalf of the representatives OF Mr.. Daily to Judge
Donohuc for adjournment or stay OF the sale of
the Windsor Hotel In the suit brought by Goclct and
others against the defendants. This notion how
ever was at once denied. II generally under
stood that the real purchaser Ia Mr.. Bcden. VINO,
being related rs the DAILY family IL was rumorcd had
IL 10 secure tho interest of the DAILY heirs.
The principal competitors were Mr. Powers. OF
Powers Brothers. master masons, who followed the
property up 10 about s3O0.0OO when Mr. Dixon, Mt
torloy for Samuel ID. Babcock, took up the compcti-
ton aud bid upon II until 1t reached $35V0W. 1t s
not supposed that the sale will interfere with the
running of the hotel.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
REAL ESTATE.
The following sales were made on the Real Estate

The following sales were made on the Real Estate
Exchange February 5:-
r.
s. Wright Holcomb, Observation-Disclosures sale OF the
two story frame DWELLING with lot l6-oxlOlO.
No. 1tB East 10Th ST. s., 1854 H. w. OF Sd av,
to Robert Mueller. $500
ny WILLIAM KESNELLY.
Bernard Reilly, Sherf-foreclosurc sale of tho
story brick hotel building, with lease or plot
OF land ulOxl4O, on the e. g. OF 3th av. block
front between 10Th and 47th sts.; leased May l.,
1871; term. ~ years; ground rent. $l9,4ou per
mnnnm; known as tho Windsor Hotel; TO !. W. 49,.
William Y. Scott, ferec-Forcciqsurc sale of tho
~ four story brown stone front dwellings, with
plot OF land M nloxl2b, on the ". 6. OF Madison
av, block front between (Nos II to 30 East 45th -
and tNos. Is to 2s East 46h st. to plaintiff 600
ny " q. ASD q. =. BROWN.
Henry II. Anderson referee-foreriosnre sale OF
the two fve story brick buildings, with lots each
25xluO Nos. POI, 2tS and a,31a Chrystte ST., W s.,
% II. s. of stanton st.. No. 2Ul to John Bonnctt
at $4,000 tho others to Henry Ripple ut 81 300. 2205o
H. D. RAYMOND.
Theodotus nrwoll. refcrec-Foreclosure sale Of tho
five story brick dwelling. with lot - 46xS7.6. No.
plaintiff 10000
u. HARNErr
story brick building. with lot lsox633xlDllx
GU6 No. lul Crosby st., o. D., $50 IT, s. OF Prince
st. TO plantfn 4O2)
Total. so2I ol5
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
THE ALLEGED FIRE BUGS.

Abraham d. Freeman and Charles bernstein.
charged with being accomplices of Isaac Perlsteln
in setting Are to tho tenemcnt house No. II Ludlow
street on the night of the 10th of November last.
were yesterday placed trial before Judge Barrett
in the Court Of Oyer aud Terminer. Perlstein. as
will be remembered. tried in the Court of Gen.
cral Sessions convicted of in the first degree
and sentenced to state Prison for fe The prisoners
now on trial were represented by ex-Judge George
NJ Curtis and 4. M. Fox the prosecution being con-
entire day was consumed In obtaining jury. It
being dfhcut to find the entire panel twelve men
who had not already expressed an opinion to the
guilt Of tho accused parties. The trial promises to
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
COURT OF APPEALS.


In the Court Of Appeals. Wednesday. February s.
Present. Hon. Sanford E. Church and associates:-
No. 10. Joseph Nckerson and others. respondents,
vs.. Emil Ruger and others. .appellants.-On motion
submitted.
No. 35T. The People, plaintiffs in error Francis
Crapo defendants in error.-Submitted
No. II. Simon Cohen and another, respondents. Va.
Philip Goldman. impleaded. &C., appellant.-Argued
by Samuel Hand for appellant H. Morrison for re-
spondcnts.
No. 7S. John II. Polon. appellant VS.. Charles L.
Lawrence and another, espondents.-Argued by Ben
jamn q. Hitchings for appellant Horny Stanton for
respondents.
No. s3. Levi Weed. respondent VS.. The Village Of
Ballston Spa. appellant.-Argued by Matthew Hale
for appellant; L. u. Pike for respondent.
CALENDAR.
The day calendar for Thursday, February 6. 1879, 10
as follows:-Nos 10, 55, &C, "a, 80, S2 49, 49,
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
ALLEGED OBsCENITY.

In Part Of the Court Of General Sessions John
Clark and John J. Reilly srrsignod yesterday,
before Judge Cowing. for keeping an alleged disor
Derby house at tho premises known as Egyptian
Hall. in East Thrty-fourth street. The place, will
be remembered. was raidcd on last Saturday night
and the defendants held by Justice Kasmire. On ap-
plicntion OF Mr.. Abe H. Hummel who appeared as
their counsel. the bail was reduced to $500, which
was promptly Furnished ana the prisoners Liberated
scene expressions in tlre plays of 'The Flight Of
Mercury and 'Our Pink Dominocs,' which were
being performed when Captain Murphy, Of tho
Twenty.hrst precinct, made the arrest.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.

OFFICIAL REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS.
The following statement shows the real estate
transactions recorded in the Registers Office Febru-
ary s. 1sT9:-
10th st., n. 45o f. ". Of 7th av. l5xss; Sophia
Spring :. DO: sis Mari. zipf George Faust, aoooo
,2Ss ss s sas H. iii sy iox.ii; Char soa,
It. s. loft, e It, "y i,aSs4 isidor xo
Edward Cunningham and wife to William Nc 80,
i,S ss n W corner .i Dry Dock 81. A. ixss5
18th ST. s., ioSS q Of 10Th av 75SiGSs Fred
7s .'s@'"s SSa" John Fleming
10Th sia" ss e. - Ios1 a It. Of Sd av aoxio22; owen
,fsely and w'ts TO John 4 Dssns and Others a.soo
Lennon VI ss Sfy o
Sd law. .. s.. - H. sof s7h ST., 10 'xD75 Catherine
eaS & ST. > s. = t. ia .v 77ixaoo; John L. ,.
% * 6 % ss.a. ; :. :sa:
brady jaime: Anass.sns; 49, | $4,000
a and VIZ wife Eliza q @ s.o ."nn Som
ss s: TO sna Ss ".s ,'
Frederick sonckol to George H. King. 10000
''isss Trpss and afI husband % JACOB MAR" 2s2
sy Maria j. 6sdy and g. husband 70 S Judith
ssn st. $, v Of a, iGsisS' Amelia ,,'n
a41S @ I@u W. q ssS av rear John Mcintyre
Same sprspsS properly Margaret Ba..c,t to Mary Nc
,oJ.S s%is.s st. u. $. oi I'd av also N'~
al," "1 10Th s st.. n >. @ - q " " et % 81 . .y ssSiii
:s :I:s ,1sh ISsh - Z, a 3 .Si Sy
sih ay:, 7ox29 10 TO iisth s,;; also lO.h sv.,
9$:H W., & T. ~ Ss1SS' S Il +:
Erssaway W and . liah ay r.sSnar; reg Lars Samuel x
a. xirreguiar; j. j. Thomasson TcfcrScj 10 Fred
pr"omo st.. n. s., So it, w. oi itt st., aSxoo: H. b.
Gw,m rcfsrse Philip Kloin. ;..... ia,loo
a" Dainty int aud vito 70 John Meis;yrs Nom
LEAsks
'." nsss l. Moore to john Heinsyrs ri years $50
2Jth st., N. g.. $50 f. w. OF 9th av., 2SxlOolI; same
70 '""0 = ''"', mscoaprp aonrcxcns
Bovine. Richard IL. TO Thoma.J. McCah and nm.
demand $1,000
pSny g. s. II t,th st. O. Of ID nv IL lots; ycar 42ooo
nsy g. Of St.h st.. o. Of 7th av; 10 yosrs I5ooo
". Of sullivan st. years :...... .......,.. 500
insson, n g. of s5th st., 8. Of av; months. $3.50
Kahs Mayer, to sophia NJ. Boyd, n. s. Of 10Th ss,w.
ESrara a1G r Tenn6n ssAs and wife to j. Nelson rspp.
Chamberlain, &c), n ". corner of Dry Dock 50.
rmpson anS Arthur s r. and wife, TO Eliza Isiocqe
g. Of i2iih ST.. Of 9TH av. years .......:. 1900
sS years. 5000
SV A. RECORDED ~ ;ssissssxrs or xonrciass
K Msjewsk o. $50
Krcadsr, t.. 10 Frederick ". Ewes ......:.:.. iSoo
i"ssson ................... 2iooo
To%pkns Mary H.. to " y Tipasand. 800
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
THE STILETTO.

At tho Tombs Police Court yesterday morning.
Teto Tedeschi. Italian pedler. thirty-scvcn years
of age, residing at No. 1913 East Eleventh street. was
committed in default of $4,000 bail to answer
charges of felonious assault and battery pH-
fcrred by Franco Lubardo aud Frank Gaffncy. Tho
latter alleged that at eleven o'clock tho night before
Tc,lcschi entered the lodging house No. "a Park
street. where they wcrc stopping. and assaulted the
propriercss Jane scott They interfsred IN her pc.
Gillette in Tho cft aide OF Lubardo and also cut ua
new in tho right arm. Tho two mon were committed
10 the House of Detention TO insure their appearance
when the case shall come to trial.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
TOBACCO SEIZURE.

Tho trial Of suit brought on behalf Of the United
Statos to the value Of lit boxes of tobacco
occupied the entire day yesterday. in the United
States District Court. before Judge Choate truck
load of tho tobacco was brought to the court room
as evidence Tho tobacco seized last March at
the warehouse of Messrs Thompson 4 Moore to
whom it had been consigned by W. A. Bobbitt. OF
North Carolina. It was claimed by the revenue
officers who made the seizure that the stamps upon
the boxes had been used second time. The value
of each stamp Is $40 and of the tobacco about
In tho trial yesterday T. j. Harland appeared for the
defendants and Assistant District Attorney Herrick
for the government The case Is still on.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
SUSPECTED OF ARSON.

Simon piiscr. who was arrested on Tuesday night
on suspicion OF setting rc to his tailor shop at No.
23l Third avenue. arraisncd before Justice Nor
s.,, vcstersiay and remancd till tho matter could
he fu,iy investigated by the Fire Marshal. Part Of
tho evidence against Piscr Is that kerosene lamp
crplodcd In his place while ho absent tor about
Ave minutes III neiahbor's housc, and that no had
n policy OF $500 from the Globe Insurance Company
on very small stock Of goods. II is also said that
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
SUMMARY OF LAW CASES.

Edourd Drolhs, charged with passing counterfeit
dollar gold coins. was discharged yesterday Ly
United States Commissioner Shields.
Discharges In bankruptcy granted by Judge
Choae yesterday in the United States District Court
to q. Rour, A Bleakley. Jr., and A. Bancroft.
william Armstrong. colorcd boy. was yesterday
sent by Judge Barrett in the Court of Oyer and Ter
miner to the stato Icformatory. ho having pleaded
guilty to o charge of grand larceny. t.
Tho Cooper Marshall revived yesterday
before Referee Barber. the occasion being tho
ming up by the respective counsel Mcssrs. Ten Eyck
aud scribner. Tho briefs which submitted were
very voluminous.
William A. Ellis, who was recently arrested In this
city on charge Of obtaining money In Texas under
false prctcnccs, yesterday given in charge Of
Tcxns officer. at his request. to be taken back to
John II. McClcan, william Mciia and Henry Savage.
employees of the New York Elevated Railroad Com
paIy who last week indicted for being iInpli-
Gated In conspiracy to rob the company by rcsclling
tickets, were arraghcd yesterday for embcyzlement
in the Court Of General Sessions The prisoners
lhe suit Of g. L. 4 John Kouns. Of New Orleans
agsinst tho government to recover $4,000 imposed
on the nrm under the general tax OF twenty-five per
cent cotton going into Now Orleans 1865 caine
Oh for trial yesterday before Judge Wallace in the
United states circuit Court. Mcssrs. Edwards
Pierrepont and Jefferson Clark and II. g. Bliss ap-
pcarcd for the plaintirs.
Judge Van Brunt, Of the Court Of Common rlcas
yesterday rendered q decision in the matter Of
Edwin o. Brnckcrhon, o lhnatic. appointing Mr.
Thomas II. Landon committee OF the person and
estate OF the unatic upon filing bond in the
amount us the previous committee. Aaron Hartman.
Mr.. Brnckerbof declared lunatic several years
ago. and Is confined In the Bloomingda.e
Asylum. He is the owner of large estate.
Thomas y. Lusscy, charged with forging the nrin
name OF Josiah Mncey N Sons 10 Nh advertisement Of
their business was arrngncd yesterday before Judge
Barrett, In the Court OF Oyer and Tcrmincr. He
pleaded guilty to the charge; but on the statement
by Assistant District Attorney Robbins that he had
prisoner Withdrew his plea Of guilty and was re-
fnanded for trial.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
THE TATGENHORST ESTATE.
The following decision was rendered by Judge
Gilbert yesterday in the Tatgenhorst estate case CLARA
A. Tatgenhorst vs. Henry Siebert ct al.):-


Gilbert yesterday in the Tatgenhorst estate CLARA
A. Tatgenhorst vs. Henry Sebert ct ally
Aftcr careful scrutiny Of tho evidence have found
nothing which npugns either tho capacity tho integrity
OF Mr. Siebcrt Ii NOT his duty under tho circum
the stock for he could havo done
serious and there reasonable ground
for belief that by holding for little while such oss
might avoided The United States bonds should have
registered in tho joint Of himself and Mrs Tat
genhorst But he swenrs that the omission to do
inadvertence only and no injury has cnsued will
bc hc states It, STILL think that tho
tile relations which have between HIM and Mr.
Tatgenhorst the desre oxprcssed by herself and the
Of her children that other DO smbst
in his place, render him unsuitable within
meaning of tho statute he continued trustee Sho
and children the only and their wishes
should have great weight, IL controlling effect,
such question. 0lunckkenboss Sonthwick. a NJ y,
117) Icannot however, upon tho evdcncc before me,
interfere with his rights duties surviving partner,
or as executor The motion for receiver OF
tho funds and securities belonging to tho trust
must be granted unless Mr.. Siebcrt within two
resigns his trust filing notice to that effect with
clerk The Injunction so fnr relates TO tho trust
property continued but In other vacated
The further disposition Of the motion will stand until
the 9th inst at ten o'clock.
Granville p Hawes for plaintiff
Olcott & MeStre for defendant.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
TO A LUNAT1C ASYLUM.

The report Of the commissioners appointed by
Judge Gildcrslceve to inquire into the mental cond
ton of william L. Palmer, Jr., who shot and Killed
Officer Asa II. Furniss. of tho Fourteenth precinct
was yesterday submitted to the Court. Judge Glider
sleeve isHued order directing that Pnner be COM
mitted TO the state Lunatic Asylum Mt Utica tor
observation aud treatment. This order wse served
upon tho Shcriff, who will take charge OF tho pris-
oner's removal from Bellevue Hospital to Utica.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
SALES Ar AUCTION.


HSg 5ssnH sSssha
NEST cSSssZ5ss sys
rARk5n T 70 onaHShRs SGt8nkR h4S bslSs % kooN Es &C.
.ss.. Ps,s:
s"sh. @ S Curtains. % Mirrsrs
robes spring and ans h,, Sru;sss Carpets
1BEkr kRNESER GOODS packed shipped
A -. LuCIUs SMITH, AuCTIONEER. WILL SELL
A. THIS P1Y NEnNT 5nyEsPPAA PAAAE E e S5oSk
THE ENTIRE s4SKE M4fSrsESNJ SaSTarSES NaysEHoLD FUR
IN IS bSH rs eEN Nosr
rouh dsssSsr HSsSP sTfS%K{ TTsiS{ FiiSa FifSSaoFoRrn
rAn5R SE1s SS SoSaSHb % N w9as sa4Ss ana Az A
antique bronze Vases Mantle! scts 6nday Clocks; also
large ssfsfI T yi?'I.
$SSG $$sS sSa SSfAi ElE4SEs 4SSfsS'$HS Sf&S sSsD'
's sGiS f5s.,i ssH ;:
suits in reps ISunsos Brussels aud Ingram Carpets
66SSsfS 6SiS MsrS5 SSrs sSss.is fable Chairs China
Glass and sivcrwaro. \. D.-Goods packcd and s1rped
A. wIff SELL 14ffhH a SS
10 O'CLOCK 'FRONT.'
AT PRIVATE RESIDESCE no. q WEST 10TH ST.,
PROPERTY OF a FAMILY GoISG ABROAD.
STEINWAY PfANOFORTE,
CHICKERlNG UPRIGHT PIANO.
Particular attention respectfully aed To this sne Tho
Furniture Lambrequins and drapcres made by bcst city
from peci, designs in but shor, time
satin silk Turkish Lounges Arm Chairs ebony
and sH 81 SxTss f;s sFs SfTs o s PAINTINGS
% PIECES BRONZE,
81 VELVET AND BRUSSELS CARPETS,
CHAMBER SETS. LIBRARY AND DINING
FURNITURE, BEDSTEADS, DRESSING CASES,
Drossus Cases. Bureaus wsrdrobes, washsthds.
Mattresses Pillows rcp plush haircloth Suits Mirrors
Dining Furniture-Extension Table. Buffet Chairs In
Hall Stands, Chairs. Kitchen Furniture
~ B.Goods boxed for shipping IL required Take any
uptown line of cars stages TO ~ Wost 10th At.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
COURT CALENDARs--TH1s DAY.

SUPREME Counr-CnAMpKRs--Hcd by Judge Dono-
hncNos. ~, ~, 49, ~, 81, rs, ~, sl ll2 ll5 ilS'
IT, 13, 131 1884, 14l 143, $50, 100, l6S. 49, WI l
2o 2o5. 29. 22i 2a5. 230. 2Ao z4 24s 2Aa 2ee 2'o'
257, 100. 400. -
surn.Mn CuuRr-SprcAb TEnx-Held by judge
Van yorst.-Law and fact--Nos. 500, $40, 700, sf7.
SS4 s7O ST. So s7s 7ys, 7S 7S5, 6S3, Se6 SS6, Svl
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
SALES AT AUCTION.

4 > WEST I0TIl ST WILL BE sOLp AT AUCTION.
tsat Exchange sslesroon Thursday February q house
is - feet half block and halt stories hn
Particulars from the auetoneers. Y. g. G. g. Bho"N'
O. broadway
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
MARBLE DIANTELs.

MARBLE MANTELS.
4 FURTHER REDUCTION IN PRICES FROM JUNE
hL-Mantcs Crates and all kinds Of Slate Work large
assert mem: new designs. PENRHYN SLATE COMPANY,
so Union square. 4th ay. and nth st.
MARBLE MANTELS AND MONUMENTS CHEAPER
m than A. KLABER. 1874 East 18th ST.. near Sd av
CLATE MARBLE AND WOOD MANTELS IN GREAT
Ovariety. T. II. STEWART Co. 15 West 23d ST.
The New York herald., 1879-02-06
TENEMENT HOUSE AMENITIES.

Granville p Hawes for plaintiff.
Olcott Mestre for defendant
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-03
Misapplied Quotations.

The ear of charity is as deaf as al adder
at work on a long column of figures.
The grinders should cease, because they
arc few, and hand-organ music isn't very
popular just at present, anyhow.
Old age comes on apace in harness, and
ut good round gait.
The boy stood on the burning deck that
he had hauled from the fire, where his father
had thrown it; but the old man yankctl
him off and completed the cremation of the
vile cards.
Women are generally pretty smart; but
they cannot hold a candle to can of koro-
sene with safety.
Virtue IS its own regard; but little be-
sides, that will buy something, IS generally
quite handy.
The old hummer smcllcth the lottle from
afar off when it is set up for free treat to
the crowd.
A word spoken in due season, how good
it is when it strikes the man with the bill
just about right.
s'Removc not the old landmarks" plead
ed the venerable tramp when they bid him
peel off and get into the bath pool at the
workhousc.
81 beg of you, have you few cents for
a starving mun2" asked tramp of pedcs-
trian on Vine street recently. "Ohl" cx-
claimed the latter; ''you are only begging
the question :" and he passed on.
The blood of the turnip is the seed of the
church in some stingy instances.
When at home do as the home 'uns do.
Beware of the man with one book, if lie
be al agent for it.
When man slips in to get sly nip and
finds crowd of his acquaintance there,
his first thought is, "Defend nc from my
friends"
The motto of the guy old bachelor on the
shady side of life is The Guard dyes, but
never surrcnders.
At many of the cheap clothing auctions
there is great cry and little wool.
God helps them who help themselves.
The lunch ticnd takes heart and goes for
what there is on the table, regardless OF
Providcntial aid in the contract.
The fullncss of q merchants store is not
indicated by the bcggarly account of empty
boxes which he permits to block the side
walk.
All the worlds a stage and money makes
the mare 60 before it.
How doth the little busy wife improve
each shining hour, and gad around the shops
all day--at night done out and sour
Father, at that critical period when tho
down is appearing on the chin of your boy,
when his changing voice is constantly get
ting out of gear, when lie is experiencing
his first dreams of love, and he ls peculiar,
ly sensitive, be careful in your bearing to-
wards him, and govern your temper, prac
ticc forbearance, for fear the son may &C
down on your wrath, and you be cleaned
out at your own game.
The news and herald. (Winnsboro, S.C.) 1877-1900, 1879-07-03
About Sleep.

Although sleep is natural and involun-
tary state, it may be greatly promoted by
maintaining good state of health, by daily
open air exercise, or by riding or sailing
with the face exposed to the air; by having
the stomach free from heavy meal or any
indigestiblc substance, and by the mind
being undisturbed with cares. Over-fatigue
Indulgence in food or drink beyond what
nature requires, want of proper exercise
and mental disquictude, are all causes of
slccplcssncss Breathing in confined or
ovcrhcatcd apartment is also not unusual
cause Of broken slumber. The temperature
most suitable for sleep is about sixty degrees,
which gives tho sensation of neither heat nor
cold, and admits of a moderate amount of
bcdclothing being used. The best posture
for sleep is to lie on the right or left side,
with the arms crossed over the breast in
front and the head well up on the pillow.
The mouth should be shut, 80 that the
breathing may be carried on exclusively
through the nose. Some persons acquire a
habit of sleeping with the mouth open,
which causes the grotcsque and offensive
action of snoring. Going to sleep while
lying on the back should be avoided, as
besides inducing the sleeper to snorc, it is
apt to cause disturbing dreams. When ly-
ing down to sleep, the mind should be as
composed as possible. Thinking ought to be
guarded against as productive of wakeful-
ness. Those who, from nervous irritabllity,
are habitually bad slccpers, resort to various
eXpedicnts to secure the blessing of rcposc
One of the most successful plans consists in
mentally repeating familiar poem or
psalm, so rs to alter the train of thought
and lull the consciousness. It is q well as
certained fact that sleep begins at the ex-
trcmities; tho feet sleep first, and then the
rest of the person. On this account, in Or
der to fall asleep, we require not only to
compose the thinking faculties, but to keep
the feet still. The feet must also have an
agreeable warmth. With consciousness
of this fact, the North American Indians
and others who are in the habit of bivouack-
ing in the open air when on distant cxpcdi-
tions, sleep with their feet toward fire
which they kindlc for the purpose. Certain
drugs act rs an opiatc and produce sleep
when ordinary means fail but these should
never be taken unless by medical sanction.
The practice of using opiatcs is most dctri-
mental to health, and, If pcrsevercd in, Is
ruinous to the constitution. Coffee and
other beverages act variously on different
individuals. They cxhilaratc some, and
others send to sleep. Tea usually acts
as an eXhilarant, by stimulating the nervous
system, and should not be taken less than
four hours before going to bed.