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The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17
LANGUAGE OF MONKEYS.

In the way OF languages, monkeys man
ifest their pa ~ssiens, emotions, desires and
fears by cries and gestures, emphasized by
significant accents, which vary with the
species. Monkeys and children, together
with savages and uneducated people of
civilized nations, manifest an inclination
to mimic the gestures and motisns of all
persons whsm they see. We think that
this trait is especially prominent in mon
keys, but thousands Of instances might be
cited 10 show that mank ind, old and
young, shares it it'll them. The attitude
and the sagacity of monkeys are so human
that some sayages believe that it is out of
righteousness that they do not talk. In
fact, a monkey might pass for a dumb
man, because lie docs not articulate the
e%onsonants clearly, as We do; but not ali
men have this power of articulation in
equal degree. We have by
birth and by habit. Some savage tribes
have a scanty alphabet, complicated by
clicks and nasal and guttersi sounds that
cannot be imagined till they are heard.
All monkeys have voices, and many of
them have very strong ones. Excepting
the solitary and t~aciturn o~rang-outang, the
species which live in troops are chatterers,
and keep mp a great hubbub. The prinei-
pal tones of their noisy and rapid language
with the frequent reptitions Of the same
sounds, may also be found in the langua-
ges of the most savage people. They are,
for the most part, complex, gutteral and
harsh calculations, with few variations.
But the alphabets of some of the African
and Melanesian nations are not much
richer. In both it is generally the labials
which are wanting. Laughter is not
wholly peculiar TO men, for some monkeys
have a noisy and expansive laugh anala-
gous to ours. Cock has stated thai natives
of the New Hebrides express their joy by
a kind of gutteral whistle, analogous TO
the jerkey, rafting laugh of some mon
keys. Monkeys are also capable of show
ing sorrow and weeping; and it is possible
TO fellow on their faces the equivalents of
the physiognomical changes which in man
emotions. Among these are the drawing
back of the corners of the mouth and the
contraction Of the lower eyelid, which con-
stitutes the monkeys smile, and the de-
preston of the eyebrow and forehead in
anger.-Popular Scienee Monthly.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17

we are first struck with the total change in
the petrified inhabitants of the sea. as COM
pared aith what we found in the mountain
limestone; implying the lapse Of long pc
RODS Of time. during the formation of the
intervening old red sandstone which we
have just left. Bnt still more are we i'm
pressed with the lapse Of duration, while
descending the long succession of strata,
of which, this Primary fossiliferous forma-
ton is composed, when we think of their
slow derivation from the more ancient
rocks: Of their oft repeated elevations and
depressions; of the long periods of repose,
during which hundreds of animal species
ran through the cycle OF their generations,
and became extinct; and of the %e0ntinu-
ance of this stratifying process, until these
tain beds had acquired, by union, the inn
mense thickness of a mile and a half.
Next below This, we reach the Cambrian
system, of almost equal thickness and form
ed by the same slow process. Here the
gradual decrease of animal remains adj
monislIes us that even the vast and dreary
empire of death has its limits, and that we
are nav in its outskirts. But there is a soli-
tudc greater thar that of the ~boundless
desert, and a dreariness more impressive
than that which reigns in Il world entomb-
ed. On leaving the slate rocks of the Cam
brian and Cumbrian formations, We find
that thc worlds Of organic remains are past,
and that we have reached a region older
than death. because older than life itself.
Here, at least, if life ever existed, all trace
of it is obliterated by the fusing power of
the heat below. But we have not even vet
reached 4 resting place. Passing down
through the beds of mica schist, many
thousand feet in depth, to the great gneiss
formation, We find that We have reached
the limits OF qualification itself. The
granite masses below, of a depth which
no man can ever explore, are not only crys-
talized themselves, but the igneous power
acting through them, has partially crys-
talized the rocks above. Not only life, but
the conditions of life, are ,:ere at an end.
Now, locking from our ideal position,
baekw ards and upwards to tie ten miles
height of qualification from which we have
descended, who but must feel that we have
reached a point of unreasonable remote
ness III terrestrial antiquity, Who but
must exclaim s'Iiow dreadful is this
place!' And yet this, even this is not the
beginning-that lies still far back in the
dark abyss of unmarked and unmeasured
timel From such a standpoint as this,
how ulutterably impressive the demand
of the Almighty, Where vast tlion when
| laid the foundations of the earth?
declare ifthou hast understanding. Where
upon are the foundations thereof fastened;
or " no laid the cornerstone thereof, when
the morning stars sang together, and all
the sons of God shouted for joy ?"-Pre-
Addmite Earth.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17
TAKE CARE OF THE FEET.

Ladies whose feet have become misshap-
en- from excessively narrow boots can do
much to remedy the difficulty by care and
pains. Select easy, roomy shoes, and stock
ings of soft fabric. Battle the feet thor
oughly in water comfortably warm, never
| allowing it TO grow cold enough to feel
chilly, and wipe them thoroughly dry with
| a soft towel-c0arse crash is almost poison
to sensitive skins, and sftcn causes irr1ta-
| ton and a small eruption like rash. Then
rub into them thoroughly about the joints
| or Injured parts, either cold cream, or what
is better, glycerine, perfectly pure, and
mixed with double the quantity of water.
| Especially should it be diligently applied
to the joint of the great toes If they are en-
enlarged or painful. Wipe off with a damp
cloth and dry carefully, after which pow
der the feet thoroughly with rice flour
powder. Brush off all that comes away
easily and put on the stocking, being care
| full that no semblance of a seam over
the sensitive joints. Adjust the shoe care
fully-never Jump into any article of
wearing apparel-smocth the boot over the
foot and ankle, if it is Il high top, and be
certain that it is comfortable
These cautions may seem %trifles, but the
feet are i'll. and all conditions of recovery
must be observed. Take care that they do
not get very cold or in the least damp.
The ankles should also be protected by
CATERS or leggings, ifthere is any necessity
for going out in wet weather. The diff
Guilty is an inflammation oil the joint men,
branes, and has had many serious results.
At night the feet may be wiped off with a
damp cloth. and the glyeerine and powder
repeated. Ladies' who adopt this plan will
never find soft eorns coming between the
toes. For hard eorns there is nothing bet
ter than a little j~udiciously applied ~eaustic,
which should Just touch the hardened part
OF the corn, never the surrounding flesh,
Repeat every other day. first soaking the
feet IN warm water and gently scrapine
the surface of the corn until it W i'll finall,
come out altogether, Great care must b.
taken to keep the caustic from the Who'll,
flesh, and the foot should never be damp
as the application will spread rapidly
Such a course of treatment. patiently fol
lowed, has in several cases restored |,
quite passable shape and comfort feet thai
were considered as hopelessly defortned
Demoyssts Nonthly.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17
FIRST SINGING DE- sssEOME. SWEET
KGNE.e

Perhaps the most thrilling quarter of an
henr of John Howard Payne's life was
that when Jenny Lind sang Home,
Sweet Home to him. The occasion was
the Jenny Lind concert in Washington,
the night of December II, 1850. The as
sembly was, perhaps, the most distinguish
ed ever seen in a concert room in t.is coun-
try. The immense National Hall, hastily
of the National Theatre, was filled to over
flow ing. Among the notables present and
occupying front seats were President Fill
more, Daniel Webster, Henry Clay, Gen.
Scott, and John Howard Payne. Jenny
Lind opened with the 'Casta Diva and
followed with the s'Flute Song" Gin which
her voice contested rivalry for purity and
sweetness with a flute in the duet), the
famous BIRD Song and next on the
programme the directing to America.
All the pieces were applauded apparently
to the full capacity of an enthusiastic au-
dience, and Mr.. Webster, who was in his
most genial after-dinner mood, emphasized
the plaudit by rising from his seat and
making Jenny a profound bow, as if re-
spending for the country to her Greet
ing" But when the "Swcdish Nightin-
gale answered the encore by turning III
the direction of John Howard Payne and
giving ..Home, Sweet Home with all the
wonderful tenderness, purity, and simplic-
ity fitting both the words and air OF the
immortal song, the difference vas at once
seen between the mechanical applause
called out by the display of fine yocaliza-
ton. and thai elected by the touch of ma
lure that makes the world kin" Before
the first line of the song was completed the
audience was fairly ''off its feet, and
could scarcely wait for a pause to give ex-
preston to it's enthusiasm. People ordi-
narily of an undemonstrative sort clapped,
stamped, and shouted as If they were mad,
and it seemed as il there~would be no end
to the uproar. Meantime all eyes were
upon Payne, a small-sized, elegant
.ly-moulded, gray-haired gentleman, who
blushed violently at finding himself the
centre of so many glanees.-Brooklyn May
dziae.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17
WHY BEES Diem WINTER.

Bees die in winter because the condition,
necessary for their health and comfort ar,
not fulfilled; Of course, no one doubts that
In the main. bee keepers agree as to whar
these conditions should be. but differ il
their methods for securing them. Every
bee-keeper should know what these con.
ditions are, and, after knowing Other
peoples methods select the ones that hi,
Judgment and the experience of Others
would recommend, making such varia.
ton as in his mind would be wise.
These requisites a:e, in brief. wholesome
food. pure air. an even and proper tempera-
ture, and quiet. The first Of these means
COED capped honey and not less than
twenty-five pounds, though if all tAe
above conditions were fulfilled. not near
this amount would be needed. Winter is
the resting or alternating time for the bee,
and if not disturbed or compelled t. take
food in order to keep up bodily heat. but
very little honey will be consumed. Bees,
as well as man, need pure air, but they
dc not need mach of it. This is true Of all
insects, aud especially when they are mae
tive. So while the hive must be ventilated,
all drafts of air through it should he avoid
ed.
Repeated experiments have proven that
the proper temperature is from 40@-45-
Fair, and the temperature must be uni
form. | deem the latter very important. |
would rather ha We the temperature about
my hives kept evenly at 30 than to have
it bobbing suddenly back and forth be-
tween 40 and As. 1t is with bees
as with ourselves, we can stand a
gradual change OF a few degrees in tenn
sudden change will shock our whole
system and nothing less than a severe
cold will be the result. Just here is the
explanation, in my mind, why SO many
report such perfect success in wet cellars.
The temperature in a wet cellar does net
change so quickly as in a dry one If the
other conditions are the same.
By quiet | mean freedom from outsi,i.
disturbances. II mice are allowed to enter
the hive, or if the hive is in a place where
there is much noise, or where il will be
Jared. the bees will be kept in a state Of
constant disturbance and probably will
not survive till spring.
The best methods for securing the desir-
ed conditions are not we'll established yet
and every one who keeps bees should be
thoughtful and do all in his power to help
his brother bee keepers 20 arrive at right
observation-disclosures Rural Hooae 6g e.
p Gillette.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17
A SIMPLE REMEDY FOR DIPH-
THENIA.

s'Mr. Delthil, a French physician. says
that a sure cure for an ordinary case
of diphtheria is to utilize the vapors OF
liquid tar and turpentine SO as to dissolve
fbrus exudations that choke up the throat
and lead 10 such fatal results in that dread
ed disease. Dir. Delthil's process is simply
this: He pours equal parts OF turpentlne
and liuuid tar into Il tin pan or cup ana
sets FIRE TO the mixture. A dense rcsinous
smoke arises, which obscures the air OF the
room. The patient, DR.. Delthil says, i'm
mediately seems to experience relief; the
choking and rattle stops; the patient tails
into a slumber and seems to inhale the
smoke with pleasure. The fibrinous mem
brane soon becomes detached, and the pa
tient coughs up microbicides. These,
when caught in a glass, may be seen to
dissolve in the smoke. In the course ct
three days afterward the patient entirely
RECEIVERS" This treatment has been test
ed in New York recently, and with graft
fying results. 1t is based on the theory
that diphtheria is due to the rapid multi
plication of living fungi, which are killed
by the fumes Of the tar and t~urpentine.
Indeed, all successful treatment OF diph-
liberia is by the use of medicines which
destroy lew forms of insect life.
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17
HOW TO GROW MIsTLETOE.

Mistletoe is well grown at Streatham
Lodge, in Surrey, one pyramid apple tree
in particular, some seventy fcethigh and six
feet through, being a dense mass Of it from
top to bottom and laden with berries. The
apple tree thus smethered by the parasite
does not bear any fiuit, but this loss is
compensated for by the ornamental char
aeter of the mistletoe. Those who wish to
introduce mistletoe into their gardens
should devote an apple tree specially to it.
The berries from which it is to he grown
should be gathered in March orApril-not
earlier, Or success may be doubtful;
earlier in the season the berries are not
ripe. The branches upon which they are to
be placed should be from threet TO four years
old. Selecting a clear bit of bark on the
d side of the branch rub the berry OH
it, and they will be found to adhere to it.
Black birds and thrushes are very partial
to them. therefore, trees thus operated on
Should be Melted. After a lapse of some
three months the seeds will be seen tothrow
out sucker,like claws, when all danger
from birds will be at IN end, and the
plants will after that rapidly increase in
size. Young apple trees with mistletoee s-
tablished on them may also DO bought in
some nurserie London (Eng.) Garden
The Monitor. [volume] (Woodstown, N.J.) 1884-1892, 1886-12-17
THE FOOD OF THE CHINESE.


and beans are cultivated, and occupy the
largest part Of the kitchen garden.
Soy, used as a universal condiment i'll
stead of butter and jam, S made from
beans. Bean curd takes the place Of cheese,
gypsum being employed to p~recipitate the
casein of the beans.
The consumption of cabbage, cress and
cruciferous plants is enormous. Garlic,
onions, !eeks and others of this class are
eaten by all classes. detected upon all per-
sons, and smelt iii all rooms where they are
eating or cooking.
The variety Of cucurbitaceons plants ex-
tends to nearly twenty that are cultivated
among garden vegetables.
The sweet potato is the most common
tuber.
The Irish potato is not eaten except on
the border of Mongolia. 1t is considered a
food only fit for famine periods.
Grapes are plentiful i'll the North and are
preserved all the year round.
Among the common nuts are the chest
nut, walnut and groundnut. Tie first and
last are largely eaten. The former roasted
or used as meal in soups form a valuable
and n%ourishing food.
The iujube is largely grown and eaten in
dumplings, etc.
Preserved fruits are common.
Ginger, lotus roots, bamboo shoots, and
even the CONNER potato and other yeget-
ables are thus prepared for export as well
as domestic use.
The Chinese have no butter, milk or
cheese. They nave no cattle except for
agricultural purposes, which has made
them comparatively dear and therefore
meat from this source has fallen into dis
use except among the Mongols and Man
chus.
The European is dissatisfied with a meal
with neither bread, butter, nor milk, and
he is disguised with the oily and ~alliaee-
Gus stews set before him. The Chinese
would be equally shocked at the cheese we
sometimes eat, which can almost walk.
The common beverage is tea. Coffee,
chocolate and cocoa are unknown, as are
also beer, cider, porter, Wine, brandy, etc.
They haye a coarse fiery spirit called sans
boo, distilled from sorghum, and a mild
wine fermented from rice, which is drank
hot.
The Chinese eat a larger variety ofmeats
than the people Of other countries, and al
the same time, very little land is appropri-
ated to rearing animals for food,
Beef is only eaten, when it can be had,
by the very lowest class.
Mutton, except in the extreme north,
bordering on the lofty grass plateau OF
| Mongolia, is dear and poor. There is a
large Mohammedan population in the
north. The flesh of the buffalo and goal
are still less used.
Pork is the principal meat consumed,
and surpasses all others, and no meat can
be raised so economically.
After exercise Of any Kind never ride il
an open carriage or near the window Of
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Than the regular rate, and you will do well to
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PATENT MEDICINES

Uempb0se to keep a stock of
aHMe su17ons Proprietary Nett
eiues that there IS any aeuana
for, and aQH bom time to time,
aa0 to err stick aN such that may
be cnqAn,ea fer. w annex a
Price list, and can furnish any
b1o61Du6k articles IN this line
at adout the same acreage Of price
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Never take warm drinks and then imme-
distely 10 out in the cold,
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Ayers Cherry Peetornl 65c.
Hop Bitters, G,c.
Shikers' Extract, Zoe
Ayers Saisstparilin, t)c.
Ayers Pills, lie.
Ailcoek's Porous P~lastcrs. Toe.
Browns Iron Bitters, H9c.
Barker's Nerve and bone Eminent, ICE.
Bankers Horse and Cattle Powder, l2c.
henson's Capcine P~insters, lie.
Gox's Gelatinc. lie.
Green's August Flower, 46c.
Holloway's Worm Candy, I2c.
Ifansen'S Butter Coloring, lSc.
Jayne's Pills, lie.
Jayne's Alternative, 6Jc.
Jayne's EXpector:tnt, t5c.
Jayne's Nernifuge, PC.
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Kidney Wort, zoe.
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Schenck's Mandrake Pills l4c.
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Wells Richardson's Butter Coloring, Isc.
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All kinds of crockery and Qucensware.
We are selling lots of goods Of this KIND
now that we've room to show them at our
old stand at the corner.-E. b. hum
phreys & Co.
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We're headquarters for quilting mate
rials-,just opened $500 yards of best stand
ard calico at 5 cts per yard. Quilting Cot
ton, weighed on the scales hen sold.a at ~,
IA and 15ets per lb.-E. b. Humphreys "
Co.
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After exercise Of any kind never ride in
an open carriage or near the window OF a
ear for a moment; it is dangerous to health
and even to life.
Telegram-herald., 1886-09-28
ANOTHER BIG QUAKE
Charleston Has the Severest
Shock Since the 2lst.
fIAsS THAT HIGGIAS is A PROPHET.
The Shrek Felt Very Generally
Throughout South Carolina and
Georgia People OF Charles
to- Dec oralized

CHARLESTON, Sept. 2s.-At Eve minutes
past 5 clock this afternoon another shock
OF earthquake, the first heavy shock since
September n. was felt here. The move
ment OF the earth was evidently horizontal
and the tremor Vas accompanied by the as
ual rumbiing sound which could be distinctly
heard for several seconds after. the move
aent had ceased. lnose VINO were out ia
Tie thor0ughfsTeS did not feel II, bat those
ShO were IN doors felt the houses shaking
and those who we're sitting on the ground
doors felt the motion OF the earth very dis
unctly.
Advices received from Savannah. Orange
burg and other points IN This vicinity indl-
cafe that the shock was very general
throughout eastern South Carolina and
Georgia. Coming along almost on the eve
of the Wiggins day. the 18th, the shake
this evening has greatly demoralized the
people here.
LATER-The shock which was felt here al
i've minutes past five was verv general
throughout this state and also at Savannah,
Ga Reports received from Summervilie,
ren-Nile Hill Orangeburg. Camden
Graniteville, kingSviile and Savannah,
state that the wave was plainly felt at
each ef these places but
no damage IS reported In thls CITY the
vibration lasted about two seconds, il came
from the North and passed Southwark. IL
was accompanied by sound ike the rush
ing of wind and also by the usual detoua
ton. During the disturbance hanging
lamps, chandeliers, etc, swung 10 and fro
with a motion ike clock pendulums.
Although no serious damage occurred
here the shock was severe enough 10 crack
the walls of the Desitchc Zetftfng newspaper
building on Broad-st. Loose plastering
was also brought down IN same places. The
weather was quite sutry when the shock
occurred but IL has been bright and clear
all day Although a good many people
rushed into the streets in some places
many others declare that they did not feel
the shock at all. There is no great excite
ment observable but II good many persons
are considerably unnerved by this disturb
ance, which, together with Professor Wig
gins prophecy. will cause them to feel con-
siderable uneasiness until after Wednesday
next.
CHARLESTON, S. C, Sept. 2s.-12:05 a. m
There has been no recurrence of shocks
since 5:U5 yesterday afternoon.