davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
SANITARY VALUE OF PLANTS.
How They Keep the Atmosphere of n
Room In n Healthy Condition.

1t was only few years ago that plants
and flowers were considered very injurious
to health when cultivated in our living
rooms, particularly at the winter season,
when windows and doors are kept closed.
To such an extent did this absurd idea
prevail that many a flower lover banished
them from their windows altogether; and
sick, shut in ones were not allowed one
green twig or bright blossom to tide them
over the dreariness of winter, because, it
was said, they Slapped their life blood that
proportionately as the plants grew and
hourished the sick ones dropped and faded
These foolish ideas were not promulgated
by an Ignorant class of people, but by those
deemed most wise in their day and genera
ton, hence their words were accepted as
words of wisdom and needed accordingly
Those old chimeras of the brain have
given place to more rational view of the
uses and value Of plants when grown in liv
ing rooms, for they are now cultivated more
extensively than ever. 1t seems to me
libel on the wisdom of the Creator to think
that he has decked the earth with beauty
and fragrance, given us the senses to enjoy
them and then SO constructed the flowers
that they shall prove curse instead of q
blessing. But let me quote little from
magazine of note that lies open before
me -
Recent investigations have proved that
plants in rooms have great sanitary value.
Dp h1p tnat IL,
Hospital, Philadelphia, has shown that
plants in sleeping or sick rooms perform
two functions namely that of generation
of ozone and exhalation of yapor, by which
the atmosphere of the room is kept in
heaIthful condition OF humidity. 1t is stated
that in two rooms, alike in all respects save
that one contained some flowers and the
other none, the one containing the flowers
was cooler by one and one-half degrees
than the other. The ozone thus generated
by budding and blossoming plants has been
found to be of great value in that it purifies
the air, Kidding il of disease breeding germs
and of vapors of decomposition.
II has also been recently stated tina,
Professor Mantogazza, of PAWN, Italy, has
discovered that ozone is generated il
quantities by oil plants and flowers possess
ing green leaves and aromatic odors.
Hyacinths, mignonette, heliotrope and the
like all throw of ozone largely on exposure
to the SUMS rays. So powerful is this great
atmospheric purifier that it is the belief Of
chemists that whole districts can be re.
deemed from the deadly malaria which in.
tests them by simply covering them with
aromatic vegetation. Portland Transcript
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24


About quarter of mile from the Sea-
side House and about sixteen miles from
Astoria, Oregon, there is deposit of clam
shells which is probably the largest thing o.
the kind in the United States. The shells
cover an area of over four acres and are in
places to the depth of ten feet. The amount
of shells is incalculable. Over one thou.
sand loads have been hauled away to make
roads. but that quantity is hardly noticed in
the diminution of the immense deposit.
From time to time relics of the old clam
eating tribes that made that place their
headquarters are found. A party recently
found clam-opener. It was made from a
whales tooth. 1t is about eight inches long,
and is ground sharp at the end. There is
some sixteen feet of soil on top of these inn
mense ciam-beds, on which grow fir trees,
some Of them four hundred years old.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
AutIauIty Of False Teeth.

The Inst thing one would expect to find
In use among the ancients is false teeth.
Yet, recent excavations in old Roman ceme-
teries have elected the fact that those mys-
terious people, tho Etruscans replaced the
loss of their natural teeth by the insertion
of those of animals, fastened in their places
by means of small gold plates. 1t would be
interesting to know something more about
the Etruscans. Every item Of information
we obtain concerning these people goes to
show that they were possessed of very
high type of civilization, and the specimens
of Etruscan work at the British Museum are
among the most interesting attractions Of
that place.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
PHOTOGRAPHIC TAsLEAux.
sOme of the Difficulties that the Photo.
Grapher has to Contend with.

A photographer was talking day or two
ago about photographing the principal tab
leau of an entertainment given at the Bruins
wick
g 1t is more difficult than people imagine
to photograph such tableaux," he said,
" because young men and women who ap-
pear in such entertainments are usually jol-
ly and affected to high spirits easily. You
cannot order society men and women around
like Office boys, and the result is that what
proves fun for the participants in the tab
leau, turns out to be very hard work, in-
deed, for the photographer. It is difficult
enough to pose one person, but when 1t
comes to posing half dozen or more, and
particularly when they are not accustomed
to sitting before the camera, the task be-
comes much harder. Another thing is that
Photographic tableaux are seldom or never
satisfactory. A womans estimate of her
beauty is much greater when she wears gilt
aud tinsel than when arrayed in an ordinary
costume. Then she is disappointed at the
absence OF color in the photograph and the
general commonplace look of the costume.
9 One of the most beautiful costumes /
ever saw was that which q prominent society
lady wore to masquerade ball IMPLYING
Fire not long ago. The material of the COS.
tune was heecy and cloudlike, shot with
golden flames. Even the ornaments of her
hair were of fiery gold, and her appearance
was startling and beautiful. When came
to photograph her she looked like woman
attired in a white dress despatched with
ink, and a lot of black things sticking up in
her hair. just give this as sort of an in
stance of some of the disappointments which
generally follow when we photograph tab
leaux. But this is not the only reason.
Faces now are different from those of GEN.
turtles ago, and when snub-nosed and
plump. checked woman is photographed in
the guise of Roman matron, the effect is
quite as absurd rs that produced bya weak.
faced but pretty society girl scowling in o
costume of Joan of Arc. As for the men,
they are simply and wholly absurd. It is
unsatisfactory work, and II 1t were not for
the vanity of people who participate in tab
loaux we would not be bothered with it,"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24

The iron nail is beginning to be displac-
cd by the steel nail, which can be made as
cheaply as the iron nail. So will a great
many other industries, fence-wire making,
structural iron, etc., follow suit, and gradu-
ally the age of iron will 30 gliding into an
age Of steel. The greater durability Of
steel would alone suffice to make il prefer
able to iron, when once we have adapted
mills to its production and transformation.
There is, however, a decline Of consump.
ton to be expected from this greater dura-
bility of steel. This, again, will be bal.
anced, after perhaps some trsnsitory suffer.
ing, by the more extended use found for
steel than heretofore for iron-steel sleepers
for railroad building being one Of the new
uses, for instance. Many others will fol-
low, and finally, may venture to say,
steel will perhaps become very formidable
opponent Of our lumbermen, and prove q
very benefcont factor in the preservation
of our forests.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
BALKY HORSES.
An Incident showing That Even These
May Sometimes BE Profitable.

Balky horses, you sayl remarked a
laxative passenger Eyes, I've had little
experience with them. They are not easy
things to handle. II is mighty hard work
for man to drive balky horse and be
Christian at the same time. tried II years
ago, and gave 1t up as bad job. But say,
lid you ever hear of a man having a horse
ball on him in such way as to make him
Iaugh--to please him all over and make him
right down happyP Well, sir, did, and
was the man. He was horse that had
traded forgot rid of spawned, blind
stagger nag that swap-and he was an aw-
full baker. There wasn't no use of doing
anything with him-there was nothing to
do but Just sit down and wait for him to
come around. II generally took two hours.
One day was driving him along and just
as we got onto the railroad track he baked.
Here's 60 says to myself what if q
train should come alongT At first I was
afraid a train would come, then after a while
didn't care cuss whether one came OF
not, and in about seventy-fye minutes wa
afraid one wouldn't come. just ached to
have q train come along. prayed for one
Sure enough pretty soon saw one coming.
1t made me smile. When the engineer
whistled for me to get of the track laugh.
ed. And when she got little closer
climbed out the hind end of the buggy,
leaned up against the fence and prepared
to enjoy the picnic. Oh, but it was sport
That balky horse had shown he wouldn't
go, but he went that time. He was distrib-
uted oil along the track there for twenty
rods. And the old buggy and harness-it
looked too comical. Never had such fun
since was boy"
"Ruther expensive fun, wasn't it?'
" Yes for the RAILROAD company. / sued
'em for 300, and the jury of farmers gave
me $G37 so. Oh, but it was fun !"--CnicG-
m EprmM
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
POETRY.
Keys.

Keys.
Long ago In the Ola Granada, when the Moor
were forced TO nee,
Each man locked his home behind him, taking II
his night the key.
Hopefuily they watched ana waited for the time
to come when they
Should return from their long exile to those
homes 20 far away.
But the mansions La Granada they had left in all
their prime
Vanished, as the years rolled onward, meath the
crumbling touch OF time.
like the Moors, we all have dwellings, where we
vainiy long to be,
And through all life's changing phases ever fast
we hold the key.
Our fair country lies behind US; we are exiles
too, in truth,
For no more shall we behold her. Our Granada's
name is Youth
We have our delusive day-dreams, and rejoice
when, now and then,
some old heartstring stirs within US, and We feel
our youth again.
I'VE are young" we cry triumphant, thrilled
with old time JOY and giee.
Then the dream fades slowly, softly, leaving
nothing but the key.
--Bessie Chandler, in the Century Bric-a-Brac.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
How Women Board u stree, Cur.

Did you ever soc two women board q
street carp No. Well, they do it some.
what after this fashion: g Is this our car,
Celia?" No, Martha, don't think it is.
think that is ours just back of it," They
whit until the car has passed them and then
hail 1t with their parasols. This proves in
efectual, SO several men begin to whistle
for II on their fingers. II is at last brought
TO standstill, and one of them says:
Now, You get on first" No, l won't,
You get on" GO shan't do it." 81 But you
must" There, now, I've left my hand
kerchief in that store; oh, dear !" " Can't
you wait, conductor, while she goes back to
look for ?'' "Oh, never mind, will call
there again tomorrow and see If it has been
found. Now, you get on, Celia" mo,
you'll" This car goes up Columbus ave.
nue., doesn't it conductor" (Conductor)-
" No, ma'am," and then he pulls the string.
--Post0n Record
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
Rapid Transit in Idaho.

Hello, old man, where are you bound ?"
inquired the conductor Of an acquaintance
in the smoking car. Going back East, )"
was the response, rather sorely. Have
you quit railroading out in Idaho ?" "Yes,
have" What's the matter ~ "Oh, I
don't want to run locomotive in country
where towns die OF 80 fast that in the place
where we get our dinners one day the next
day we stop as usual and look all around,
but not shanty is to be seen. like my
dinners regularly, Go, and no more Idaho
in mine, please. Chicago Herald
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24

1.-The rain at the circus the other night"
said Louisville gentleman, reminds me
Of an incident at former circus. The rain
came down in torrents and the thunder was
terrific. A number of ladies' began to
shrek. ! begged them all to sit down and
be quiet, assuring them that the storm
would soon be over and warning them of
the danger of panic, in which they would
certainly be crushed to death. They finally
took their seats, but just as they had be-
come settled an elderly lady bounced up,
as if she had suddenly remembered soine-
thing, and shrieked Not a soul at home,
and all the winders upl"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24
No, 1,ncouruacd,

Smith was feeling very blue the other
lay, owing to business troubles, when he
met friend, who in the way of encourage
ment reminded him of the old saying,
" There was never cloud without silver
lining" beg pardon for interrupting,
replied Smith they are all nickel-plated
nowadays"
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24

building lots, located adjoining the
site of the new r. q. Church, New Hope,
Pa; elevated ground, good drainage.
For sale at a moderate figure. Apply to
or address JOHN HuFFNAeLE,
Lambsrtville, n.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24

The best country butter II cents, at
CARVER & WILLIAMS. j.3.-tf
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24

- Ice Cream Soda at Groman's Drug
Store, every day. 10 cts. per glass. jun 8.
The Lambertville record. [volume] (Lambertville, N.J.) 1872-1968, 1885-06-24

"Then it is none of your business. What
did you disturb me for2
When the place was again still the Ger.
man glided out, and when far enough from
the building not to appear to be coming
from 1t, turned toward the sentinel, and,
walking by him whistling Dixie" stopped
to turn off street gas light, as though that
were his avocation, and sauntered round
the r."-Neacton (Mass.) Graphic.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07
THE CHARGE AGAINST CULVER.
He Hadn't Taken a Drink, Which
Gives the Lie to the ssNewS''
ScribbIer.

Seeing in last nights NetcS another one
of its remarkable statements which &C
cuses Mr.. Will Culmer with having been
drunk on the occasion of the flag pro-
ceedings on the Fourth, DEMOCRAT re-
porter called on Mr.. Culmer this morn
ing, and finding him in perfectly sober
and normal condition of mind, he was
asked about the truth OF the statement
in the News. He said: Neither l nor
my brother G. F. had taken a drink of
liquor that day. [ have lived for
seventeen years a neighbor to
Mr.. Nicholson and other scribes
connected with the Deseret NelCS, and on
last Saturday l was associated with Mayor
Sharp, several committees and met a
number of the employees of the NelCS
Office, who will state that l was perfectly
sober. l would like to say further, that
after the adjournment of the meeting at
the Walker House G. F. Culmer and my
sell started home, and when at the Wells
corner on Main street We stopped
our conveyance and looked back at
the large crowd gathering in front of the
q. G.. M. l., Mayor Sharp came to my
brother g. F., and said he feared some
trouble, and requested @. F. to 60 back
and endeavor to dispense the crowd,
which he complied with. While waiting
for him to return l hitched my horse in
front OF the Neacs office and engaged in a
pleasant conversation with the old gen
tleman in charge. There is no truth in
the slur of my being intoxicated"
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07
Thompson in "Around the World"

OF this clever comedian and his troupe,
who commence two nights engage
ment at the Opera House Thursday night,
the New York Tribune says: "The doc
tors say a hearty laugh is more desirable
for mental life than any exercise of the
reasoning faculties; and if joyous smile
adds an hour to ones life, hearty laugh
should add day. To witness John
Thompson, the comedian, in his hilarious
moroccan entitled "Around the World"
ought surely to prolong ones life year
His wit, humor and comicalities have the
same effect upon melancholy person
that fire has in damp house, dispensing
chills and drying molds and making all
hopeful and cheerful We don't remem-
Der of seeing comedian Of the Thomp-
son type-so grotesque, SO ridiculous, and
yet so finished. The characters portrayed
by the comedian in "Around the World"
comprise the best in his repertoire. The
number of musical instruments he
played with great skill is astonishing
From Mollie McGormly, who halls from
Ireland, kitchen mechanic, native of
the county of Donegal, who sings:
I'm from Ireland, I'm from Ireland:
You can tell it by the color of my hair
To Moses Abraham, the cheap-clothing
man, the interest never tagged.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07
A BINGHAM BUTCHERY.
The Fourth OF July inspires Mi
Crane to Chop Up MIR. Tuckfiei"'

In observing the Fourth at Bingham an
unusual amount of spread-eagle whisky
was used to furnish inspiration in some OF
the circles, and two men, named respec
tiyelv Crane and Tuckfeld, became IN
volyed in a discussion which led to an
ugly issue. 1t appears, as learned from
an observer of the trouble, that Crane,
a cranky old fellow who has repeatedly
drawn a revolver on different ones III
the camp, disputed Mr.. Tuckheld'
and to prove his opinion correct he went
across the road to butcher shop, got a
clever, which he concealed under his coat,
and returned. Mr. Tuckfield was stand
ing in front of shop, when Crane drew
ont the meat clever and commenced an
attack, as if to carve the gentleman INTO
sections. The first blow was almed at
Tuckfeld's head, which he warded OIL by
throwing up his arm, which caught the
blade at the wrist joint, half severlng MS
hand. :,
Parties interfered and the deadly as
sault was checked. Crane has been
arrested and will probably be brought to
Salt Lake to-day. Tuckfield was taken
to St. Marks Hospital, where DR.. Hamll-
ton removed several pieces OF bone,
dressed the wound in good shape, ana IL
is thought no particular damage other
than few weeks lay-off and some pain
will be experienced.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07
Installation of Officers.

The officers Of Jordan Lodge, No. 3, l.
o, o. F., were installed in their respect.
i've chairs last evening by D. D. G. NJ
Phil Ripple, assisted by H. F. Evans.
Acting Grand Marshal, S. Ewing, Grand
Warden, B. w. E. Jennens, Acting Grand
Secretary, John B. Wilson, Acting Grand
Treasurer, and G. G. Patten, Grand
Herald. The following officers were
present and were installed: F. F. Lee
curger, N. g.; E. Caffall, " g.; L.
Hyams, Secretary; John T. Buckle,
Treasurer; L. G. Nielsen, Warden; H. F.
Evans, Conductor; G. NJ. Brown, Inside
Guardian; John B. Wilson, R. S. N. G. :;
j. c. Harvey, l.. S. N. g.; Peter Tom
ney, r, S. V. g., and George Winsnas,
/. S. V. G.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07
M EDiCAL.
DR.. FOOTE, Senior,
OF 100 Lexington Avenue, New York,
Hereby cautions the public NOT to
man styling himself SsDr. Foot, Jr.,,
without making due inquiry.

rms man came to Salt Lake City representing
himself as the son of DIR. E B. FoOTE OF New
1ofK, the well known specialist, as abundantly
Pl1Ve1 Dy amday1ts. As rumors came into Salt
lake City from Dakota and Montana from an
expose made there, he changed his base and
represented himself as the son of more noted
sSPecnaliSt IN New York City than Dr. E. B.
TTOOTE, the well known author. Mr.. JOHN F.
IKoW, OF the well known TroW's Directory in
New York City (forty years in the director
business, Ex-Governor FRANK FULLER of Utah
auu the Hon. ABRAM WAKEMAN for MANY wears
rlosGnaster IN New York City also SURVEYOR OF
tne Port gave their affidayits that there are NO
otner doctors In New York by the name of FooT
VI roQIE excepting DR.. Z. B. FoOTE the autbor
VI Meolcal common Sense" etc., and his two
GEU oaS, LIE. y. b. FooTE, Jr., and Dr. HUBFRT y
stOI Inc genuine Dr. FOOTE, Jr,, will here
nSr Always employ the initials, E. T., in desie-
r rnSrmg M, ms name Heretofore he has been
1 HnoGn not only at home but wherever his nnh-
nnc NJ T nave been circulated, by the name of
~ 81. COTE, Jr. Greater care will be taken here
aI.eI, III view OF the fact that an unprinciDIed
father's reputation 0Au MS
81 Inose desiring further and more detailed i'm
GtVInats0n IN respect to this matter will receive
IL Dy addressing Box Ala, Salt Lake CityN Ttab
NJ, afSrsOHs having information of ADVANTAGE to
piaI W. Will kindly communicate the same to
Lake City - "ioorlue' SAT-
s, THOSE desiring to consult DR.. FoorE nrofos.
either s"oulu ADDRESS
Dr' {. b. FOOTE, Sr. or Dr.. E. B. FOOTE. Ir
12O Lexington Ave., New YORK.
consultation Free, in person or by letter
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07

comes more apparent to the champions
of right, and women should be allowed
to vote and hold office, under the Consti-
tuition. But as men have so long been
the masters, and have let themselves be-
lieve that the Blackstonian idea that man
and his wife are one, and that one In the
man, we have no hope is making our
selves generally heard through them.
Many of the leading society ladies OF
Washington have tried to establish a
most thorough court etiquette in our
midst, but SO far "caste" has not placed
an insurmountable barrier between it and
the less-favored majority.
1t is said that ex-President Arthur was
noted for his elegant dinners, and upon
the accession of President Cleveland the
French cook who had graced the tables
of the White House with such elegant
displays of culinary art, was peremptor-
ally discharged, and if left to himself the
President would be apt to dispense with
a cook altogether, by
COOKING HIS OWN GRUB.
Although claiming Jacksonian simplicity
beforehand, he was the recipient of the
grandest inaugural that was ever ac-
corded a President. For grandeur and
elegance of display the courts of France,
with all their regal magnificence, did not
equal it.
Mrs. Lockwood paid Miss Cleveland
many tributes, as being the most accom-
plished lady that has been in the White
House for many years.
A splendid eulogy on General Grant,
his % rner SIlffprinOS his devotion to his
last literary effort, the reception his book
should receive from the people, and end
ing by complimenting American institu-
tons, completed the lecture.
Mrs. Lockwood will lecture again in
the Theatre on Friday evening, the topic
chosen being women of To-day"
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07
Protect Your Family.

1t is the duty of every man, rich or
poor, who has created home, to make
some provisions against the inevitable.
for those who are dependent upon him,
and this most desirable result can be OBJ
tanned by procuring policy in the Mutual
Life Insurance Company of New York,
the oldest active company in America and
the largest life insurance company in the
world. Rates, etc, furnished by Louis
Hyams, Agent, 55 Main street, Hooper &
Eldridge Block, Salt Lake City.
Salt Lake evening Democrat. [volume] (Salt Lake City, Utah) 1885-1887, 1885-07-07
4 Good Minstrel Show.

Barlow & Wilson's Minstrels drew an
audience at Macauley's Theatre last night
that filled that beautiful theatre from pit
to dome. 1t was an audience, too, that
Booth might have been proud of. In the
dress circle and parquet and in the boxes
the best people of the city laughed them.
selves hoarse. The performance was OF
that merry, rollicking character that only
first-class minstrel organization can pre-
sent. Every act on the bill was new, and
a more enjoyable show it would be hard
to find.-LOuisUiUe Commercial.