The Indianapolis sentinel. [volume] (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1880-1904, 1885-02-22
Washington Monument.
- Harper's Weekly.l

Though Washington's deeds erected q
monument to himself more durable than
stone, yet II is becoming that the white mar
BILE obelisk in the capital should oommemo-
rate his patriotic life. 1t is the tallest struc-
ture in the world. being five hundred and
fifty-five feet in height. 1t is forty-fve feet
higher than the spires OF Cologne Cathedral,
the tallest in Europe; one hundred and 1--WE
feet higher than the pyramid of Cheope, the
highest building in Africa, and three hun
dred rnd sixty-th three feet higher than the
tallest pagoda in Asia. Its great height is
appropriate to the man who was first in
peace. first in war, and first In the hearts OF
his countrymen," and OF whom an English
poet wrote, -
where Washington hath lef;
His awful memory
light for after times"
1t is q singular trait sho wing the close con-
nection between the early and later discov
cries of science, that the Washington Monu
ment is built almost with the exact proper
tIons of an Egyptian obelisk. This was
found to be the best guide for the construc-
ton of 30 tall q pillar. The monument is
ten times as high as it is broad at its base.
1t is an enlarged obelisk, q copy of the soli-
| tary shaft that still points out the deserted
site OF Hellopolis, or the rudy pillars that
adorn the Central Park and nearly all the
great capitals of Europe -exiles of Egypt.
1
ATTRACTIONS many conveniences unknown to
the ancient, or even modern. builders.
Wren's monument, or Traja ANS Column at
Rome could only be assembled by . weary
fight of steps. In Washington's the visitor
will be seized upon by the genius of steam,
land raised in few moments in q comfort
able elevator almost to the copper apex al
Its top.
| 1t is white marble on the outside, granite
within. Globules of electric light will adorn
the interior. There will be darkness in the
shaft. The copper point at the top conducts
the lightning to the ground. 1t will never
| be struck like the statue of Jupiter on the
Roman Capitol. The electric experiments
of Franklin will be remembered by every
visitor.
No one can examine this remarkable col.
umn without feeling that new advance
has been made In architecture, and the var
lious devices used in its construction show
the triumph of modern skill.
Why should We not have houses as tall
Why abandon the upper regions of the all
and cling so closely to the tainted earthI
Before the visitor TO the Washington Mon
ument will open q prospect as fair as an y
the eye of man has rested on. He will1ook
down upon land of freedom.
The scene is crowned with historical mem
ories-some sad, some full of hope and Joy.
Before him flows the broad Potomac; not far
away is Mt Vernon.
Beneath him are battle fields and scenes
of bitter struggle in the past, and now the
quiet city, hid in groves and gardens, sleep
ing in the shades of perpetual peace.
The Effect of Alcohol on the stomach.
PROF. A. B. Palmer In Wide Awake.
When an ordinary dram OF spirit
and water. or of wine, is taken by one
not accustomed to 1t. the first noticeable ef
feet on the stomach is 70 produce feeling
of warmth In IL. III the stomach be empty
this effect is more decided than when taken
at the time of q meal or soon after. When
food is present the liquor mingles with 1t, is
diluted and makes less impression on the
coats of the stomach, and is more slowly alb
sorbed. Il causes in o short time relaxation
and enlargement of the blood vessels, and
more blood is contained in them. There ID
present Q state of irritation. There is in some
cases o more free secretion from the glands,
but it In more or less perverted This irrita-
ton, however, may increase the appetite,
and cause more food to be taken. but is d.
eesriou is likely to be impaired, and IL much
alcohol II taken the gastric juice IL so
changed By it, direct action upon It that Oh