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Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
COMICALITIES.

Punch has found a man too lazy
to labor under an impression.
Though not much of a converse
tionalist, a mute might get along
very nicely in a spoke factory.
Astronomers have discovered a
red spot OF the face of Jupiter. Pro
hibitionists will pleace take notice.
Among the recent arrivals in Phil
adelphia is gorilla preserved i'll al
cohol. Although dead, the animal is
in excellent spirits.
A Harlem boy lately attempted to
tie knot in a mules tail. He was
good boy, but he has gone to meet
his grandmother.
why did you hide, Johnny 2"
said one boy to another. 81 hide to
save my hide" replied the other, as
he hied away to a secure spot.
Said miserable little Cincinnati
boy, who had just received scold-
ing from his father: ''Ma, I wish I
had never been born" "Why,
Charley p "Well, I think I'd been
better boy"
lightning recently struck tele-
graph pole and ran along a wire
into the office at Coatsville, Ind,
when the clerk seated at the instru-
ment excitedly telegraphed back:
Don't send so fast"
cit was terribly oppressive at the
theatre last night, said Brown: at
was so hot that the blood all rushed
to my head" "Well, it found plenty
of room there, didn't it?" replied
the unsympathetic Fogg.
When things come to such pass
in Idaho that men are shot by an
angry clearinghouse keeper just
because they refuse to eat his fish,
balls, we don't wonder that young
Lochinvar came out of the West.
A hotel boaster,. who was Wanting
his knowledge c. the world before a
crowd of new co ners, was asked by
a wag at his ell wv if he had ever
been in Algebra. ooh, yes, certain
ly," said he, II passed through there
on top of a stage about year ago.
Extract from an grafton delivered
at the Inauguration of statute by
M. Duclaud, member for the Char
ente: eyes, gentlemen, Rabelais was
one of the men whose form and face
deserved to be preserved in molten
marble for the admiration of poster-
ity.
A young gentleman home for the
holidays was talking with an old la
borer at work in his fathers grounds,
when the old man said; cay, ay,
sir, It's a fine thing is farming
There was no such when was a boy
I was big fellow, helpin' the family,
when all at once school broke out.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
You Don't Say?

Recently quite an interesting occurrence
happened here. A pious community ear
nestly rejoiced over the conversion of a
prodigal son, and with breathless attention
listened to his solemn promises henceforth
TO abstain from various beverages, when
suddenly one of the members arose and be-
seechingly exclaimed: "My good brother,
make one exception and drink Foss &
Schneider's Nonpareir Export Lager. For
sale at Kohlhase's. rF
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Xmas and Wedding Presents.

A fresh consignment of Fine Rolled
Gold Jewelry and Silver Plated Ware,
finest Quality; "ROgers & Bro"
Knives, Forks and Spoons; Nut Picks,
Table Fruit Knives, Cake Baskets,
Pickle Casters, Dinner Casters, Nap
kin Ring, Solid Silver Fruit Knives,
&C., &c. These goods must be sold
before January 1st. A. ID. DUNBAR.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

For the many complaints incidental to
cold and severe weather, PoND's EXTRACT
will be found welcome and effective
remedy. Use it in all cases of chilblains,
frozen limbs, stiffness of the joints, swollen
face, chapped hands and lips, roughness of
the skins caused by harsh winds, hoarse-
specific
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
HARPER'S PERIODICALS.

The Volumes of the Bazaar begin with the first
Number for January of each year. When no
time Is mentioned, It will be unde stood that the
subscriber wishes to commence with the Num-
Der next after the receipt or order
The last Four Annual Volumes of Harper's
Bazaar in neat cloth binding. will be sent by
pense provided the freight does not exceed one
dollar per volume) for 500 per volume.
Cloth cases for each volume, suitable for
binding, will be sent by mail, postpaid on re-
ceipt of loo each.
Remittances should be made by Post ONCE
Money Order or Draft, to avoid chance Of loss.
Newspapers are not to COPY this advertise
meHt without the express order of Harper d
Brothers.
Address HARPER q BROTHERS,
New York. Z
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
STATE OF TENNESSEE,
In the Circuit Court for Anderson
County.

The Coal Creek and winters Gap Railroad Com
pany VS.. E. C. Camp, Frank McN ulty,
s. 8. futile and ]. M. W. ntZ.
1T APPEARING BY AFFIDAVIT THAT THE
L above named defendants Frank McNulty, s.
S. futile and j. N. WentZ are non residents of
the state of Tennessee, 1t is ordered that said
defendants appear in this cause before the Ulr-
cui Court for Anderson county, Tennes see, at
Clinton, Tennessee, on the second Monday of
March, 1888, and make defense to the petition
In this cause, or otherwise the said pc ftion will
be taKen as confessed 1t is further ordered
that copy OF this order be published for four
consecutive weeks previous to said date in TIL e
KNOXVILLE CHRONICLE, a newspaper published III
Knoxville, Tennessee. Dated this 28th day of
November, 1882. A true copy from the record
81. q SLOWER,
Cl9Ik of the Circuit Court for Anderso cou tY,
Tennessee dec9d1taw4WkS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
River News.

Capt. Jack Newcomb brought in 1000
feet of lumber for J. Rose & Son.
Capt. Wright came with 81 cords of wood
for John Nelson
River is II inches above low water mark,
and on stand
W. Fl. P. HOMER, Commodore
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

The street car track spread yesterday on
Broad street, causing the drivers some trou-
BILE. The track is now above the level of
the Street, the dirt being dug away in max
ing the new grade now in course of con-
struction-, and gave way, causing the track
to spread.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Fruit For Christmas.

Fancy Baldwin Apples, large lot of fine
Virginia Apples, Florida Oranges, Lemons,
Malaga Grapes, extra fine table Raisins,
fresh Nuts, saltwater Fish, fresh Oysters,
Cranberries, Celery, dressed Turkeys,
Mince Meat at John Hudiburg's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Died,

Last night at II o'clock, Horace, only son
of W. S. and Bette Bradley, aged one year,
two months and seventeen days. Funeral
services at the residence, on Asylum str eet,
at ten o'clock tomorrow morning. Inter-
ment in Gray cemetery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
LOCAL JOTTINGS.

Muddy.
No new smallpox.
Well, amt it muddy.
Beautiful day yesterday.
Old "Probs" says rain for to-day.
Grading on Broad street is progre ssing
rapidly.
r. Schmidt has opened new barber shop,
on Gay street.
RI. Conner & Co. are having additions
made to their building.
The cheapest line of Silk Handkerehiefs
in the city, at Ross Bros.
The sidewalk, alongside the Flag Pond,
on Gay street, is all out of shape.
Uncle Sam says marriage associations"
needn't apply at the Knoxville Post-ofice.
We have received reliable information
that there are over hundred cases of small
pox in Chattanooga.
The merchant who wishes to reach the
people in the country, will advertise in the
weekly REPUBLICAN CHRONICLE.
The new freight shed, at the western end
of the East Tennessee, Virginia and Georgia
Railroad depot, is nearly completed.
has the prettiest and sweetest school girls
in the State" Correct, and we think you
very graceful to say 50.
Thomas Flynn, poor printer who pick
ed up a pair of shoes in a drunken frenzy
to pawn for whisky, was fined $50 by the
recorder yesterday = Chattanooga Times.
One new case of smallpox reported at
Messy Creek yesterday. The disease was
first pronounced chicken-pox; hence its
rapid spreading. All cases are quarantined
now.
There is dangerous hole in the street,
at the southern end of Gay street bridge.
There were several narrow escapes from
accidents yesterday, by horses stepping in
it. 1t should be fixed at once.
In Shieldstown, Wednesday night. man
by the name of Day got on BENDER and
went to Jim Tillers, where there was g
sociable. Tillers ordered him away, but
instead of going he drew pistol and -four
ished it as though he would hurt somebody,
Yesterday Squire Burnett bound him over
to court.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

The REPUBLICAN CHRONICLE is now one
of the best weekly advertising mediums in
the State. Our circulation is over 1900
larger than any paper ever published in
this CITY ,I@E -tt SIS
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Oysters at Schubert's.
1883.
RPER'S BGZGR
ILLUSTRATED.
1883.

This popular journal is rare combination of
literature, art and fash on. Its stories, poems
and essays are By the best writers Of EW ope and
America; its engravings possess the highest
artistic excellence and In all matters pertain
ing to fashion, 1t Is universally acknowledged
to be the leading authority in the land. The
new volume will contain many brilliant nov
elites
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Quite a Compliment.

Being in company with several of our
prominent physicians, it was heard re-
marked that as stimulant Foss & Schni-
.der's ''Nonpareil export Lager could be
highly recommended.
To be had at Kohlhase's.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

L. W. Scheuermann & Son have opened
two doors north of r. s. Payne & Co., and
keep all kinds of fine Cigars, Tobaccoes,
Fruits and CONNECTIONS. Call and see them.
oct31d3m
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
VALUABLE MARBLE QUARRY FOR
SALE.

DY VIRTUE OF POWER VESTED IN ME
ID by trust deed, executed the 18th day Of
november, 1ss1; oy y, n Inomas; 0mer TO sen
ed by said Thomas situated three miles from
Knoxville, in the 14th civil district Of Knox
County, south OF the Tennessee River. and con-
venient to the Knoxville and Augusta Railroad
The quarry has been worked for two years, and
produces the finest quality of variegated
sound and easily Guarried. and bringing the
best market price. The attachments are COM
plete. comprising. among other things, steam
engine, boiler ana drill force-pump and steam
derrick. Quarry and attachments will be sold
together. II desired Trust-deed registered in
Registers ONCE, Knoxville. Tennessee, in book
g, volume /, pages 1873 to 1871.
8. G. HEISKELI, Trustee.
December II, 1882. dec22dIm
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Don't simply read this notice, but If you are at
all interested in general education or business
matters, drop a postal card to undersigned, at
once, End mention this paper, aud our BUSINESS
MESSENGER will be mailed you FREE.
Please name any friend you think may wish to
enter Il Business college, and accept our thanks.
Go0dman's Knoxville FRANK GOODhaN,
Business College. Knoxville, IeHh
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Lost,

A small blank book, full of accounts, be-
longing to the Knoxville Daily Tribune.
The finder will be literally rewarded by
leaving the same at the Tribune Office.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Lecture Poatponsd.

Col. b. D. Capers who was booked for
lecture at the Public Library for this even
ing at 1880 o'clock, has postponed it until
after the holidays.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

FclllOn IOf CONTAMINATION VI Ldnu.
The Coal Creek and Winters Gap Railroad Com
pany VS.. e. G. Camp, Frank McNulty.
s. S. futile and j. III. WentZ.
THO THE ABOVE NAMED DEF ENDANTS.
i Frank McNulty, 5, s.. Tultle and j: NJ.
WentZ: You are hereby notified that petition
In the above entitled cause was filed by the
Coal Creek and Winters Gap Railroad Company,
In the Circuit Court for Anderson county, Tenn.
on the 18th day of November, 1882, praying that
a suitable portion, or so much as may De nee
essary, of three certain tracts of land described
In said petition situated in said county OF An
derson and in which you have or claim an inter-
est, may be decreed to said Coal Creek aud
of cor, tructing its railroad thereon, and be set
apart by metes and BIO Inds for that purpose );
which petition viii be presented to said court
for its action thereon, on the second Monday of
March next, at which time you can appear and
oppose the same If you desire to 30 s..
THE COAL CREEK AND WINTERS
GAP RAILROAD COMPANY.
7. R. CoRNICK, Jr., Secretary.
ANDREWS q THORNBURGH, Attorneys.
decSd ltaw4wks
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Double Breech Loading Shot Guns.
Double Muzzle Loading Shot Guns.
Single Shot Guns.
Eagle Duck and Sea Shooting Powder,
expressly made for our trade.
Breeeh- Loading implements, Shells, Wads,
Primers, Shots, Caps, Lead, &c.
Special Offer for a Few Days
A large lot of Woods Paper Shells, at so
cents per 100.
W. w. WOODRUFF d Co.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

The publisher of the Beaver Falls, Pa,
ago contracted a severe cold. He says: ST
tried half dozen remedies Intellectually
and upon recommendation of a physician I
gave DR.. Bulls Cough Syrup fair, square
trial. 1t relieved me Immediately and
cured my cold and catarrh entirely. It is q
remedy that should be used in every house
hold.n
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

+.*"N ecessity is the mother of inven-
toin." Diseases of the liver, kidneys and
bowels bfought forth that sovereign remedy
Kidney Wort, which is natures normal cur
alive for all those dire complaints. In
either liquid or dry form 1t is perfect rem
edy for those terrible diseases that cause so
many deaths.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

THE REV. GEO. H. THAYER, of Bour-
bon, Ind, says: Both myself and wife
owe our lives to SHILOH'S CONSUME
TION CURE"
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

]. 9. Hirshberg, Memphis, says: 81 ex-
perienced the most beneficial results from
the use of two bottles of Browns Iron
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
A New Barber Shop.

Mr.. Rudolph Schmidt has opened new
Barber Shop in the room recently occupied
by the Tennessee Life ard Union associa-
ton, next door south of McCrum &
Yeager's drug store, where he will be
pleased to see his customers and friends.
He still has the Round house shop.
dec20d2twed&sun
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Those that know nothing about the value
of clothing, pay no more than those that
know it thoroughly, at HEARTS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Ledgers, Journals, Day Books, Cash
Books and all kinds of Blank Books,
made at the Chronicle Bindery.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

ARE YOU MADE miserable by Indiges-
ton, Constipation, Dizziness. Loss of APP
petite Yellow Skin? Shiloh's Vitalizer is
positiYe cure
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Notices Of Wants, not eGceedipg
fire lines, inserted IN this column at
the following rates: 25 cents o. dag;
s1.0O aoeek;; $500 a month; $500
q quarter.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

To the Stockholders of the Machanics'
National Bank.
The annual meeting of stockholders of
the Mechanics National Bank, for the cleo
be held at their banking house, in this city,
between the hours of 10 a. m. and p. m i,
on Tuesday, January 9th, 1883.
dec10d1m SAM HOUSE, Cashier
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

We keep ON hand full line of stock
for all sorts of Commercial Printing,
at the Chronicle Office.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Underwear of standard qualities cheaper
than elsewhere, at HEARTS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

WHY WILL YOU cough when Shiloh's
Cure will give immediate relief Price 10
cts. so cts. and 81.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
ANNOUNCEMENTS.

THIRD WARD.
We are authorized to announce VIM 81.
McCAMPBELL as candidate for alderman
in the Third ward.
EIGHTH WARD.
We are authorized and requested to an
nounce PETER RITTER, as a candidate
for Alderman in the Eighth ward
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Put your. advertisement in our weekly
and the people all over this beautiful
Valley of East Tennessee will read it.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Worth Giving.

Fancy Coal Vases, Holds, wrought iron
Ranges, Toilet Sets, and the Open Franklin
Stove are worth giving to those who like
useful as well as ornamental gifts for Christ
mas, and are to be had at
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
dec 10 tues thurs&sat

Dancing Programmes and Wedding
Stationery at the CHRONICLE Job Office.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Many New Styles Of Job Type re-
ceiyed at the Chronicle Job Office.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Wedding stationery and ball pro-
grammes of the most exquisite de.
sign at the Chronicle Office,
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Call for the new patent laced shirts at
HpAprcs
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

SHILOHS CATARRH REMEDY-a posi-
tive cure for Catarrh, Diphtheria and Can
ker Mouth
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

G.. L.. Maloney and wife to John w.
Glenn, house and lot in 18th district.
j. F. J. Lewis, clerk. to w. 3. Carter.
lot in and district, $3.50.
VIM. Lewellen and wife to Wiley Eng
land, land in Morgan County.
J. F. Deaderick, clerk, to Henry Carper,
lot in city $25.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

A fresh invoice of Boys Clothing, just
received at HEARTs'.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
7avor for cakes, buildings, creams. etc.


The following marriage licenses were is
clerk yesterday.
Paul s. McMullen to Margaret Luttrell.
Andrew Bradley to Katy johnson.
Lewis Browder to Julia Runyon.
General r. Williams to Ella Williams
Andrew F. Futon to Carrie B. Harris n.
Thomas Knight to Martha Bird.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Latest styles of Ball and Wedding
at the Chronicle Office.

Remember the CHRONICLE Job Office
when you want job work done.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
STATE OF TENNESSEE,

In the Circuit Court for Anderson
County.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Mems suits for five dollars, worth seven,
IN
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
Real Estate Transfers.

The following real estate transfers were
registered in the Office of the County Court
clerk vestardav
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
A Good Family Reme dy!
STRICTLY PURE.
Harmless to the Host Delfcatei
By its Faithful Use, CONSUMPTION
HAS BEEN CURED when Other
Remedies and Physicians have
Failed to Effect Cure.

VIM. C, Digges, Merchant of Bowling Green,
Va, writes, April 4, 1881, that he wants US to
know that the LUNG BALSAM has cured his
mother of Consumption, after the physician had
given her up inrurable, He says. others
knowing her case. have taken the Balsam and
been cured he thinks ali so afflicted should
give it a trial.
VIM. A. Graham & Co., wholesale Druggists
GAINESVILLE, Ohio, writes us of the cure of Matthias
Freeman, we'll known citizen, who has been
afflicted with Bronchitis in its worst form for
twelve years The LUNG BAIsAM cured him.
as 1t has many others, of Bronchitis.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22
WANTS.

Board or BOarders Wanted-HOuses
for Rent or Sale or Wanted-StOlen,
Lost or FOund-HOrses, Carriages or
other Property for Sale, for Hire or
Ranted-COOks, LabOrers or Homes
Situations Wanted.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

The best Overcoats for the lowest prices
at HEARTS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

1t is too bad to suffer with the agony in
ficted by corns, when SO simple remedy
as st. Jacobs Oil will stop it. Mr.. George
W. Hiram, Lonsdale, Pa, gives special
praise to the Great German RemedyIfor its
efficacy for this ailment and others too.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Suits to please all tastes and within the
reach of all purses at HEARTS.
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

The very finest Visiting Cards and New
Year Cards at the CHRONICLE Office
Knoxville daily chronicle. [volume] (Knoxville, Tenn.) 1870-1882, 1882-12-22

Mems and boys Reversible Oyercoats
very cheap at HEARTS.
The Carbon advocate. [volume] (Lehighton, Pa.) 1872-1924, 1882-12-23
For the CARBON ADVOCATE
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

1t is maintained by Nordensdicld
that the aurora is a permanent pbenom-
enon in polar regions, appearing ccn-
stantly when the SUI is below the horizon
and the moon is invisible.
+ 1t was asserted by Brazilian dele
gate to the Geneva Sanitary Congress
that core is natural antidote TO alco-
h1l, and that tie consumption of alco-
Ii h,lic stimulnnts is comparatively smell
whore coffee is II popular drink, as in is
own country.
Prof. Biuos, Of Heidelberg has found
good reasons for believing that many
railway accidents have been due to del o.
tive hearing on the part of engineers or
oil ers in charge Of trains. Expert medI.
cal testimony shows that railway em-
RI yes are especially liable TO affections
Of the csr
"A natural intermittent spring has ne
Gently formed in the French Alps Tie
water appears at regular intervals of Eve
and seven minutes, about ten quarts te-
ing yielded each time. A singular cir
cumstance is that one Cow of swater Is
lnkewarm ard colorless, while the next
discharge is cold and wine-red.
Observation-Disclosures by Prof. Pom
fick, of reslau, has verified tho suspicion
that all common mushrooms are poison
ous. Washing and boiling deprive thom
of their poisonous qualities in greater
or less degree. Dried mushrooms require
at least month Of drying, and are not
really safe until after four months.
DIR. Burcq has suggested that solu-
tions of copper salts be used to impreg-
nate clothing, furniture and buildingma-
terals as preservative against infectious
diseases. He was led to offer this suR-
gestion by observing that workers in cop-
per-who absorb considerable amount
of dust from the metal-epioy o quite
general immunity from cholera, typhoid
fever and like complaints, while copper
salts protect various materials from para.
sites.