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Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
SCIENTIFIC MISCELLANY.

On February 10th, neteoric stone
weighing a hundred pounds fell near
the Italian village of AlfianelIy, caus-
ing shock like that of a sIight earth
quake. The stona entered the ground
come sayen feet.
Copper has been regarded as a very
poisonous substance, but, after long
experimenting with its various salts
upon dogs and upon himself, Mons.
Galippe has concluded that it cannot
cause fatal poisoning.
The question is now asked whether
the increasing transfer of Iron from
the earth's interior to its surface can
nave any influence upon the weather.
It seems thai, at least, the vast masses
Of iron that are being spread out i'm rail-
ways, bridges, etc., must affect the
electric currents which move about
the earth.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
CLrMArE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA

CLIMATE IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
However great may be the heats by
day, which in midsummer often rise to
los in the shade, the nights are always
cool and refreshing Neither is sun
stroke known. Nor are the violent
thunder-storms with which nature with
us endeayors to restore the equilibrium
after having exhausted its utmost eff
forts In the way of oppressive warmth.
The great drawback here-as there
must be some drawback from perfection
everywhere-is occasional heavy winds
or "northers." The northers some.
times gather up he dust from the dry
surfaces over which they pass, and pro-
duce painful dust-storms of two or
three days duration.
In autumn and winter the tempera-
ture is chilly enough to make fires a
necessity morning and evening, and
even all day long in apartments shut off
lIOIu tl6 liiuu6uC5 VI bu6 sun. WAS
astonished to find the air SO keen at
these times. and the thin scum of ice
forming upon water in the mornings so
formidable even as far down as San
Diego and its vicinity. The cold has a
penetrating quality far beyond that Of
its register by the thermometer. This
is usually overlooked, and it is import
ant to be understood, since fuel is very
scarce and CORE pondingly dear. Fag.
OTIS made from prunings of the cotton
woods, sycamores and mesquit trees
along the beds of the streams are the
principal resource. Such coal as cal
be obtained is both costly and Of
wretched quality. IFilliam II. Bishop
ia Haspes's Magazine.
WANTED--A man and wife, to
cook on a farm.
Is LII. STANTON.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
HHERE I'VE GET QUE HfYiNA.

"What is seed leaf tobacco?" We'll,
sir, that which is known as secd-leaf
tobacco is tobacco grown from the seed
originally brought here from Havana
the home Of the finer tobacco Of the
world. The seed is transplanted In our
soil, and often one or two crops from the
original seed, after it has reached its ex-
cellence in quality. This excellence in
flavor, which is much like Havana
growth itself, continues through sav raj
crops, but finally deteriorates, VIII Il it
becomes necessary to rccaw the seed
again. The first crop from seed trans.
planted from Havana is not usually as
good as the second, third O. fourth.
Just why I can scarcely tell, exc, p. il be
the effect of the. difference i'll sell ana
climate" ''Whcle is sead-leaf tobut:ao
grown in this country?" 'Tn Ca,, :
ticut, Pennsylvania-theso i G
most popular kind-New Yrs, 03,a
and Wisconsin. = IntcrrietO aeitt a
Manufacturer.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

INFANT FOOD.
ire are about twenty Euro

sere are about twenty European
preparations styled infant foods, begin
ming with that of Nestle, and at least
twice as many American, all of which
profess to furnish complete nutrition
for the infant during the first few months
Of its existeuce, while yet the conversion
OF starch into dextrino and sugar is be-
yond the capacity of the unframed d.
gestive function. The examination OF
these with microscope, assisted by such
simple tests as iodine, which turns
starch cells blue, and gluten Cor album
inous) granuies yellow, has engaged the
careful attention of DIR. Ephraim Cutter,
Of Cambridge, and mis- results will star
tie most mothers who have relied upon
the extrayagant pretenses set forth IN
the circulars of manufacturers. Eliza
McDonough, who preceded DIR. Cutter
in this field, has been in a measure dis
credited; but it appears that her asser-
tion-that the starch, so far from being
transformed into dextrine, was not suffi-
GENTLY altered to render the recognition
of it's source difficult, whether from
wheat, rye, corn or barley-was strictly
true, and that these pretentious foods
are, without exception, nearly valueless
for dietetic purposes. All of them con-
sist of baked flour mainly, either alone
or mixed with sugar, milk or salts. In
some cases the baking has been very in
adequately performed, and the doctor
found one that consisted merely of wheat
and oats whose starch cells were proxi-
mately in their natural condition. the
general result of Dr. Cutters cxamlna-
ton may be stated in brief terms rs fol-
lows There was scarcely single one
Of the so-called infant foods that con
tanned quantity Of gluten as large as
that contained in ordinary wheat -four
That is to say, q well-conpoundcl wneat
Cruel is superior to any OF them, P-.r;ic-
ularly when boiled with little milk
and mothers are in error who place the
slightest dependence upon them. AS
respects one very expensive article, pro-
essing to possess go parts il every
1000 of phosphate salts in connection
with gluten, DR.. Gutter was unabl- to
find any gluten at all. The thing was
nearly pure starch sold at an exorbitant
price as nerve and brain food, and
great remedy for ricketts,. So all through
the list. Sometimes trace Of gluten
was present more frequently none at
all. In one case there were ninety parts
of starch to ten of gluten; hut this was
exceptional, and the majority were less
valuable, ounce for ounce, than ordinary
wheat -four. Considering the semi-phi-
anthropic pretensions which have been
put forth by the manufacturers of these
foods, some of them sustained by the
certificates of eminent physicians, the
report of DR.. Cutter is one of the drear-
lest comments upon human nature that
has recently fallen under the notice of
the journalist. But if the revelations he
has made of fraud and pretense on the
part of manufacturers in this field shall
serve to protect mothers from further
betrayal, and to rescue infant life from
quack articles of nutriment, his work,
though giving tremendous shock to
our sensibilities and to our faith in med
ical certificates, will not have been done
in yain.-NeaC York Times.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

It is reported from Starbuck that the
Little Falls & Dakota road, between
that place and Sank Centre, is to be
abandoned and a more practical route
selected. The new route will be along
the shore of lake Minnewaska to Glen
wood thence little north of Willard
to Sank Centre. 1t is claimed that
such route wonld avoid snow block
AIDE in the Understanding Journal.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

Attorney General Hahn has given
an opinion to the effect that the taking
of pay for text books does not vitiate
the claim of high schools to state aid,
but that receiving pay for tuition
would.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

We had thought that paper had been
put to the utmost uses some time ago,
when machinery betting, car wheels,
etc., had been made Of it; but we now
learn that at Breslau, Germany, a
chimney fifty feet high has been cree
ted of paper pulp, chemically prepared
to resist combustion. What viii pa
per be used for neXt.-EXchange
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

An eastern merchant who never adj
vertised was found lying dead on the
counter in his store recently. 1t is
though the body had lain there sew
eral days before being discovered
Duluth Tribune.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

"DD understand you, sir. To- say
that Senator Voorhees, is in the habit Of
tripping the light fantastic ~ 80, no.
not at all / only spoke Of him as the
famous Dan. SIR
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

\ German astronomer has discov-
cred another comet. When four more
are found the universe, according
to Swormstedt, will be de troVed.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
Essay on Man.
"Man's a vapor
Full of woes
Starts a paper
BuSts and goes"
Senli.Weplxly

The average mail coming north from
Ogden for Montana is 5000 letters, 40
sacks of newspapers and 125 registered
packages.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

The wisest man may be wiser to-day
shan he was yesterday, and tomorrow
than he is to-day. Cotton.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
JUDICIAL OFFICERS:

JUDICIAL OFFICERS:
Hon. j. II. Brown, District Judge.
JNo. w. ARcrANDER, District Attorney.
COUNTY OFFICERS:
CHAs. P. MAGINNIs, Sheriff.
HUGH WaIrELEV, Treasurer.
HENRY BALDWIN, Clerk District Court.
THos f. HEENAN, Auditor.
JUSTIN L. MULLER, Register of Deeds.
l.. E. PEARCE, Judge of Probate.
C. l.. Brown, Attorney.
III. l.. HURLBURp, Coroner.
ID. II. WHEATON, Surveyor.
MAX BuCKENPIN, Court Commissioner.
j. A. Johnson, Co. Supt. of Schools.
VILLAGE OFFICERS:
A. s. BRIs BINE, President.
SAMUEL LARSON,
Z. J. JONES, co,rc;,ors
e. NEWELL,
R.C. MOORE,
JNo. A. GILTINAN, Recorder.
ANDREW HELGEsoN, Treasurer
HENRY BALDWIN, Justices of the Peace.
HENRY HUTCHTNS,
ID. T. WHEATON, Assessor.
NJ. WEBER, Marshal.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
ST p NJ. < M-MaiD Line:
Arrival and Departure of the Mails.

Alexandria stage arrives Monday and Friday;
departs Tuesday and Saturday. Glenwood stage
arrives Tuesday and Friday; departs Wednesday
and Saturday Postoffice opens at A. NJ, closes
at A. NJ, except Sunday. Open Sunday from II
VI. to P. VI. NJ. l.. TORPEY, r. M.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

A.. F.. & A. M..-Golden Sheaf Lodge No
49, Meets list and Sd Saturdays of each month.
q. G, HANSON Sec JOHN HOUSE W. NJ.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
cuuRCu DIRECTORY:

CHURCH DIRECTORY:
EPISCOPAL, Rev. 7. c. Hudson, Rector.
CoNGREG ATIoNAL Rev. j. 2. Hutchinson, Pastor
METHODIST, Rev. B. Phelps, Pastor.
ROMAN CATHOLIC, Rev. Francis Watry, Priest.
SCANDIN AVIAN Ev ANGELICAL LUTHERAN, Rev.
II. johnson, Pastor.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21
n W. VAUGHAN,
Druynen.

MUh1tIs,
All Business in Our Line Attended to Promptly,
and in business like manner.
Morris tribune., 1883-04-21

UNION NO. IL. Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiners of America. Meets every Monday even
ing at 1:3o p. NJ. At Phoenix Hall. Visiting
members cordially invited. Non-members re-
spectfully requested 10 Join. Contractors fur
nished with help. p. y. MCCARTHY, Prerldent.
W. |. SEE, Secretary.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-06
SOUTH WASHINGTON.

Tho early commencement of tho building
boom In washington has already caused
large fleet OF boats to engage In hauling sand
to the wharves. The greater portion of the
sand Is obtained In Glesboro' Creek and In
localities below the Long Bridge, and most of
II Is taken TO the wharves at the foot OF Seven
teenth and Fourteenth streets, where It is
slftod, or sold with the debris, as the pur-
chaser may desire. The business furnishes
occupation for large number OF our colored
population, who make good llylngs thereby.
Additional fleets Will be employed In tho busi-
ness, several OF which are now being built.
Since the organization OF the Fifth Baptist
Church In ls56 the following persons have
acted as superlntendents: y. @. Meador,
Henry Beard, ]. p. Lucas, John N. Henderson,
s. 8. Taylor, James O. Deatley, John II. Brady
and John l.. Cox, the present Incumbent, who
10 aided by James @. D0atley, assistant super
intendent; Joseph II. Smith, secretary and
chorister; Samuel Howison, treasurer, and F.
A. Speare, librarian. The remarkable success
largely due tho management of these gentle
men.
The greatest number of vessels arrived Mt
the wharves yesterday of any day this year
and from the Long Bridge to the steamboat
wharves was a forest of masts. An unexpected
number OF oyster echooners were among the
arrivals.
The following were the flsh prices ut the
wharves this morning; Shad, $50 per hum
dred; herring, $3.50 to 800 per thousand;
rock, per bunch, 60c.; white perch, per bunch,
40 to Soc. yellow perch, per bunch, 20 TO
25c. The supply was plentiful.
George Crevelling, tho well.known fuel
dealer, has commenced the construction OF a
large wharf at the foot of Maryland avenue
and Fourteenth street.
Eiseman Bros, popular clothlers and tallors.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-06
FoUR-LEGGED BRuTEs
Fighting for the Amusement of Two
Legged Brufes.

A lively fight between two well-known
bull dogs occurred last night in shanty in
the rear of the Belt Line stables, South
Washington. The participants were full
blooded animal named Grip" from South
Washington. and mixei bull from Alex
andria County, Va, by the historical name
of Ice" The fight was witnessed by
about twenty men, and was bloody and
severe.
When time was called both animals
showed their ivory, and Mt the command
"sick 'em' they sprang for each other with
growl "Lee,' who is several pounds
lighter than his adversary, got n throat
grip at the first jump and held on until he
had made CHASTITY wound. Tho dogs were
then separated with difficulty, and after
being sponged were again let loose. This
time Grip got grip on Lees" back
and the latter began vigorous
chewing on his big antagonists
leg. Finally Lee" with sudden wrench,
freed himself from Grip" leaving large
piece Of flesh and skin in the latter's
mouth. In tho next and last bout lee"
exhausted his adversary in few minutes,
and was declared winner, after terrific
battle lasting thirty minutes. Grip" pre-
sented terrible appearance after the
fight, having been wounded in many
places by the light Virginia dog. Much
money changed hands on the result. Bet
ting was against :" Leo" on account of his
size and weight, and one man declared that
Grip would "eat him up" But you can't
most always generally tell.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-06
EAST WASHINGTON.

An immense number OF people viewed tho
remains OF Mrs. Andrea de Frouville, the MUIR
dered wife, yesterday, and when tho police
closed tho doors at tho beginning OF tho fune-
raj services, which were conducted by Rov. A.
floridus Steele and Chaplain Kramer, q largo
neeemblage wcro disappointed. Several beau
tlful iloral ororings wero placed on the cofln
by friends.
From present Indications the military hop
OF the Light Guards at Washington Hall this
evening, Will be a large and successful affair.
The colorcd citizens OF East Washington
VIII participate In force in the forthcoming
emancipation celebration. Mr.. Michael u.
East End delegation.
About o'clock last evening Miss Julia Dam
lels, residing on New Jersey avenue, had her
rlght arm ana hand seriously burned by tho
explosion OF Kerosene lamp. She is suffer-
Ing great pain to-day.
Oncor Blandford has entirely recovered
from his recent attack OF sickness, and has re-
ported for duty.
The pupils of Professors Birmingham &
Golway assembled In force last night at Wash
iDgton Hall and participated In a select dane
Ing programme, 10 the strains OF Professor
Kruger's celebrated orchestra.
East Washington business Notes.
Pure drugs and medicines are q feature at
Dooley's East Washington pharmacy, Rcorner
OF Third and Pennsylvania avenue east Also
the branch Western Union Telegraph offlce.
A full and complete line OF candles, cara
mels, cakes and fruits always kept Mt the Ex-
celsior Confectionery. George Weidman, 303
pennsylvania avenue east.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-06
WEST WASHINGTON.

This morning about O'Clock, D. t. Morgan,
gntekeeper at the outlet lock OF tho ohesa-
peake a. Ohio Canal, found two dead infants In
The water at that place. He secured them and
delivered them TO Officer Fisher, who took
them to the Third Precinct Station. The In
and were evidently twins, for they
bore q striking resemblance to each
other. Both were fully developed
water shortly after birth by some dastardly
mother or her accomplice. Both the little
ones had flowing black hair and light COM
plexions, indicating that they were of white
pareDtage. They must have been drowned
several days, for the bodies are becoming Of
fensive. The Coroner viewed the remains
during the day and gave certificate OF burial.
Drovers' Rest livestock sales Thursday,
April reported by Tavenner Bros, proprie-
torsl 60 cattle offered and sold at: Best,
SMo eommSn sea- s5e SsSS ssesp soa at eSc and
lambs at 10(012c. 10 COWS and calves sold at
from $50 to $50.
Tho water in the Potomac is reported to be
unusually muddy at the Great Falls and re-
ceiving reservoir above West Washington.
At an adjourned meeting OF the First Sub
division OF the Associated Charities, held yes
terday afternoon in the parlors OF the Aged
womens Home, the secretary reported that
orders for fuel and groceries had been given
10 thirteen families since March 10. Many
urgent demands were left unsupplied for tho
want OF funds. Several liberal citizens of
West Washington learning OF the sad condition
Of the treasury sent money donations: The
meeting was very largely attended and
President L. l.. Moore presided. The
president stated that since the
organization OF the association street beg
ging had fallen on fully one-half, owing TO the
prompt methods adopted for discovering the
poor. Special cases OF sickness were reported
by Mesdames F. L. Moore and John II. Vor-
hees, and their relief ordered. The next meet
ing Will be at 8 O'Clock p. m. the first
Thursday in the coming month. The assocla-
tion now numbers among Its members many
prominent ladies' in this section OF the city.
The Brotherhood Society OF st. Johns Epi5-
copal Church held its regular monthly meet
Ing last night and elected standing commit
tee for the month OF April. The society Is or
ganized for charitable purposes, and does
much TO relieve the wants OF the needy.
The schooner Carrie Holmes, Captain Cramer,
with coal Tor Jersey City, and schooner La
MARITIME, with coal for Richmond, sailed to-
day.
Three thousand bushels Of wheat, brought
by canal boat Samuel Jarboe, sold on Change
this morning at prices ranging from s1.13 TO
S1.21 per bushel.
To-day, about 1 O'Clock, Lorenzo Chase, a
colored boy, employed by Mrs. A. II. Whiting,
at her stationery store, at 3073 Bridge street,
was attacked by Jacob Holman and several
other parties while he was delivering papers
and badly mobbed. Hoffman was shortly af-
terward captured by Ofllcer Harper and taken
TO the THIRD Precinct Station to await the de-
cision of Judge Smell.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-06
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS.

The annual meeting Of the stockholders of
the Great Falls Manufacturing Company was
held at the BIaddock House, In this city, yes
terday afternoon, when tho following officers
were elected: Benjamin L. Butler, president;
treasurer, John Cassels; secretary, Charles Il.
Abell; directors, Benjamin L. Butler, John
Casses, william e. Chandler, Prentiss Web
ster, o. D. Barrett, John Trlmble and Randall
Hagner. After the consideration of some prt-
vate matters the meeting adjourned.
The A. l.. l. fair attracts large crowds
nightly and is proving success In every par
ticular. Owing 10 the large number OF contrl-
buttons which have been and are still being
received, the managers have concluded TO
continue the fair during next week.
All OF tho buildings connected with the fair
ground, at the upper end Of King street, Will
be sold tomorrow at public auction by virtue
Of decree OF the Corporation Court.
There was an increased arrival OF nsh at
Fishtown yesterday. Three hundred shad
sold at S27d2S per hundred, 1000 herring at
S22Gl23 per thousand, and several hundred
punches Of smaller fsh at 25935c. per buncn.
The testimony OF Hon, John S. Barbour was
taken yesterday in the Massey-Wise contested
election case.
Mrs. Taylor, widow OF tho late overton Tay-
lor, died at her home on lower Prince street,
yesterday. Mrs. Taylor was a survivor OF the
ill,fated Wawaset.
Mr.. Frank Manly, an old and respected resi-
dent OF the First Ward, died at his home on
Lee street last night.
Elseman Drosn popular clothlers and tailors'
The Evening critic., 1883-04-06
ADJUSTMENTS,
NATIONAL THEATRE.

NATIONAL THEATRE.
The usual large audience assembled at the
National last evening. Tonight, tomorrow
matinee and tomorrow night will be the last
opportunity to sec Mr.. Raymond in his inim-
liable impersonation OF Major Better.
FoRD's oPERA.HoUsE.
Haverly's Mastodon Mnstrels, supple
mented by Hagues British Operatic Mlnstrels,
give but three more performances at the op-
ira house this week.-Mrs. evening, Saturday
matinee and Saturday night. This magnin-
cent combination has met with n correspond
iDgly magnificent success In Washington.
THE NEW DIME MUSEUM.
Tho great Dog Circus and the host OF other
attractions continue at the Dime Museum.
Two performances daily.
LINCOLN HALL.
on Monday next the Royal Hand Bell Ring
ers and Glee Singers of London open In a
weeks engagement at Lincoln Hall under the
auspices OF the Redpath Lyceum Bureau. The
artists are all perfect In their line, and the ex-
hibition very entertaining.
MAGGIE MITCHELL.
Maggie Mitchell, assisted by able support,
begins weeks engagement at the National
next Monday.
MINNIE PALMER.
This beautiful and plquant little actress
appears at Ford's opera'Ho next week.
The Evening critic., 1883-04-06
THoMpsoN,s TROUBLES
With His Landlady, I'm which he
Manages 20 Get Hold of the Hot
End Of the Poker.

with HIS Lanul0dy, In which he
Manages 10 Get Hold of the Hot
End Of the Poker.
Yesterday John @. Thompson, editor of
the Sunday Chronicle, gave CRITIC re-
porter the following information, which
was published in good faith
San interesting. question OF landlord and
tenant law Is involved In q recent decision of
Justice Taylor In assessing damages on Miss
Mary Cain and her sister, Mrs. Elizabeth
Brady, orforcible entry Of the room Of ton
Quoted by them as boarding house. The
landladies having broken open the room of
their lodger and removed his furniture,
found not to meet the case the civil law was
tested, and after a full hearing damages were
awarded"
To-day Mrs Brady, her sister and hus.
band called at The CRITIC office and pro-
duced court records and other proof to show
that the above information was incorrect.
The Other Side.
From statements made by Mr.. Brady, the
following version of the whole transaction
is prepared:
About February 13 last, Mr.. Thompson
rented two or three rooms of Mrs. Elizabeth
Brady, at 1015 G street northwest. Mr..
Thompson paid $40 on the first months
rent, and moved his family into tho rooms.
At the end Of few days Mrs. Brady con.
cluded she did not want Mr.. Thompson as
tenant, and offered to refund all of the
SO paid, and to pay his expenses of removal
if he would quit the premises. This he
refused and she set out his furniture from
the rooms. Mr.. Thompson caused
Criminal Action
to be brought against Mrs. Brady and sis
ter on the charge of forcibly entering the
rooms although Mrs. Brady's sister, she
claims, was not party to the act. The
case resulted in acquittal Suit was then
instituted against Mrs. Brady for $50 dam
ages. After the case had been postponed
five or six times it was, by Justice Hall,
dismissed, and suit was then brought to
recover the rent paid by Mr.. Thompson,
who introduced the letter written to him
by Mrs. Brady, in which she offered to re-
fund him his rent and pay his expenses if
he would move out Of the rooms. Justice
Taylor awarded Judgment for 1913,
which, with costs, aggregated $S.43