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The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31
wRoNGED.

disturbed by no storm II routine OF abor
made up of simple homely cares sewing,
darning spinning; a days work in the corn
fields at harvest time; q weekly journey to
the markct-place; II thrifty care OF her house
hold watchful heel of the fruits, and
flowers, and eggs, and vegetables that went
to be sold in the neiGhboring town in their
respective seasons. Her son had been very
dear to her, as all only children and espec-
tally only sons, are to their mothers. Whea
he WAS fourteen his father died, and from
that day he had been to the littlc brown
faced woman as her sole earthly idol-her
one treasure. All her care and thought were
or him. In her sight he could do no wrong;
his life had been pure, simple, unchangeful
az her own, and now
Ali now she could only sit in the chimney
corner spinning her flax, and telling her
beads, and listening eagerly and untiringly
for the firm bold tread she loved SO well, and
which never came.
little olive-skinned woman of seventy
years. with wrinkled face and high,
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31
NOTICE TO SUBSCRIBERS.
MY LADY'S SLIPPER.

Hi Fido. rogue! Bring here to me
Thy plaything Now, sir, let me see
What thou hast done.
A slipper of such wcesome size
That Cinderella cen might prize,
Spoiled for thy fun.
The owner? Fidoi Tell me now,
Thy mistressf Yea, thy pert 'bow-woWS
Is answer plain.
Thou canst not have it. No. no, mol
'Tis mine-because love her-so
Thou beg'st In vain.
All, it's prize-to me alone,
No fairy queens upon throne
Its grace can match.
Exquisite, shapely, soft and sweet
A dainty nest for dainty feet
One kiss snatch.
Her slipperl Minel All, happy fatel
Run. Fido, run and bring its mate.
No, Fido, stayl
She must not know am the thief,
Else she, while laughing at my grief,
Takes it away.
She comesl Hide, Fido, quick, before
Thy guilty looks betray us more
Than mine of bliss.
Hide, slipper, here beside my heart,
Thou art of her-and me-a part;
But, first, a kiss.
H. c. Dodge In Once Week.
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31
{ To be continued.)
Consumption Surely Cured.

10 TIE EDIToR-Please inform your
leaders that have positive remedy for
the above named disease. BY its timely
use thousands of hopeless cases have been
cured. l shall be glad to SEND
two bottles of my remedy FREE to any of
your readers who have consumption if they
will send me their express and post office
address. Respectfully,
T. a. SLOCUM, NJ. c., 1S1 Pearlst., N. y
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31
CHAPTER VIII.

N the mill house
the old Norman
woman, Mere LIE.
roux, sat alone, and
watched in vain for
the return of the son
she loved, or tho
fair girlish form
that had been wont
to fit to and fro
, through the old
d u sky chambers
| Ind the quiet or
jchard paths.
For her, lifo had
always been q mo-
notonous, unevent-
full thing, colored
by no romance
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31
CHAPTER VII
"LA GLOIRE 7"

HE sound of war
was throughout the
land. France know
her peril and vain
ly strove against
it. Nearer and
nearer every day
came the foe !;
sterner, crueler
and more desper-
ate grew the war;
fare. From village
and hamlet and
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31

hroaking dawn they crept like hunted guilty
things to tho boat that was moored beneath
tho ruined easements, and SO hoated on down
the misty river to the new day and the new
life beyond!
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31
TO MOTHERS.

Every babe should have a bottle of DIR. FAHR.
NkY'S TEErHING SYRUP. Perfectly safe, No
Opium or Murphia mixture. VIII relieve Collie.
Gripping in the Bowels and promote Difficult Teeth.
ing Prepared by DRS. d. FAHRNEY II SON,
uagerstown, Nd. Druggists sell il; 25 cents.
Trial bottle sent by mail 10 cents. febl
The midland journal. (Rising Sun, Md.) 1885-1947, 1889-05-31

10 We keep on hand a full line of
Magistrates Blanks. Orders by mail
filled at short notice from the MID
LAND office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10
LOCAL RREYITIES.

The prosecution in the Ridenouf murder
trial in Winchester will close It's case ic-
day.
a marriage license was issued in Washing
tan Yesterday to William S. Hull, of Fort
Myer, and Mary j. Marcey, Of this county.
After the rain yesterday evening the
clouds assumed variety OF colors and their
beauty attracted general attention. JUST
before sunset rainbow spanned the eastern
sky.
Mr.. Riddleberger introduced in the Senate
Yesterday bill to survey road from the
AqueGuct bridge 10 Mount Vernon land
making appropriations therefor.
Master Walter Ballenger, OF Mr.. Theo. Bal
lsnger, while Playing this morning IN the orlcK
house on the cast side of Fairfax street, between
Cameron and Queen, fell from the porch to the
yard below and BADLY fractured his arm He was
attended by Grs. Powell, Brown and Jones'
Miss Lula F. Whilden, visiting missionary
from China, delivered inter saing address 10
lad e. only at the BaI tist Church yesterday even
ing. her subject being Women Without the Cos
pei" In Consequence of the inclemency o the
wea her the attendance WIS not iSrge.
Mr. Joseph McGonencr, who IS looking after
the Business of the Postal Telegraph Company, Is
in the city. he has made arrangements to have
poles distributed between this city and Richmond
and the construction of the line will soon be COM
nenced.
The po'icc report last night as being clear and
COO, with five dodgers but no prisoners at the
station housc. The only case before the Mayor
this morning was that of Mary Carter coloIed, sr-
rested for abusive language. She was fined 81.
Mr. Ro,ert Elliott has purchased of the Alex
andris Real Estate Company lot of ground on
Pendleton street. between Washington aud Co.
lumlus, 2lx136 feet for 1920 Mr.. Elliot, in.
tends to build on the lot.
A fox hunt is to come off in Fairfax county to-
morrow, aud several Alcxandrans have been IL
vited to take part On Thursday next a nunbsr
of Aexaadrians will engage in hunt IN the
same county.
Policeman Joshua Sherwood was to day appo mt
cd watthman a. the Citizens National Baak in
pace of tho late Capt Roberts There ~eie many
~ p'icant5 for the position.
Thu funcral of the late John Kelly took place
from ST. Mary's Church this aorning and was
lsrscly attended
A new bri ding associa,ion-the Mechanics
No. 3--will be started on Monday evening next.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

9iuis --.--
$500, MEETING The union service a.
...,is. Cnurch last evening was devo-
lhr D', ina consideration Of the interests OF
leu .nno men Of this city, and the \. Nj.
tne rio full congregation and the inter
I. tested shows that the eople are
e. ulr, for the welisfe of the young men
s 80 " l.. Hatch delivered paper ON
". the commuuitv has q righs TO expect
NJ, me Young Mems Christian Associa'
II u - what the Y II. c. A. has right
loD 100, 't from the Community" in which
10 THE community has right to ex .
ue ~ ne association that it will do what
pee .e,s ont to DO ana do it well that its
", conducted in business ike man
s1.nd the abatement of the specific aim
H7' ~ ofi,s work. The elevation and sal
3D.. Wv, ~ ,opag men. There are only lo2
's..n.',aler - years of age who are cnurca
w.. in Alexandria. The assocla-
~ "a certain extent represents IN It's
uG. ~ young men the united churches
~ Chris in III community. ANY person
t o. INTO the work of a we'll equipped
..yo,i.lion in any town must acSno~i'
800 mat il is blessing to the
T, in preventing much evil ana
I2 5o,,;ng the hearts and lives OF men which
yor ro ,aar formerly running in the wrong
ls..,.,on and that the interests OF prosper
uIs.4 ,ejicion. Of social aud domestic life,
!! y. $40, cad By it, Rev. Mr.. shop in his
az o',gs.,id Where are the young men
H. e.. are somewhere, aud good many Of
. ia,o where they ought not to ba. If we IL
'u'n icons we onghs not to object to their
.s. tbsra We have been trying to get
"a nftbese traps long enough; now let US
~ md keen our boys out of those places"
psr Mr. Sharp said The question Why
i'g' ,bare so many men in the saloonsE is
a aso easiest TO answer; they are comfortable
yn' ,bs homes are not. There is building
Going mp in this city costing S9,Ooo. nooor
the people that are putting it up. On hlng
.,,eet y II see little building costing - wv
.,d $ 700 in debt, that represents nine
p.oteslant churches, while the other ouiid'
nc renresents one church. Is i5 cowardiS'
49, mean. and it is false to conviction for
,iog churches not TO do az much Tor the
,o1og men of Thu town, according to their
5.l af ~ one church is doing" Rev MT.
nro,t said I'VE want q gymnasium anC
ea mus have il, but we cannot have 1t by
.,mnly having the coed will of the people
.,4 by their sympathy. You merchants.
,swyefs. doctors add ladies, you must help
hI.j 40 THE thing We have not succeed
al in getting the saloons away from the
rl9rp meo. so let Us get thu men away from
,te saloons" Rev Mr. Vance addressed
the ariqs aud SAID There should be 400
m.nb.fs.,i f5e Ladies' Aux liary. They
should visit the rooms and give them mat
appearance that only their touch can. "
Rs. Mr.. Mercer in closing addressed his
I4ns.ks to the young meu, and gave them
tasIve excellent reasons why they should
i,ia tie assoc e'iou.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

TgE COUNTY GRAND JU9Y Ia addition
TO fbe indictments published in the GA
zsrre the coua,y grand jury before Ii ad
..a,aeG Yesterday evening presented indlct
men sgain-t y. funston, road surveyor
ol J.A-rson D strict, for keeping The road in
bad c,pdiio1 i capias Was issued IN all o.
lh4cRees.
The graad ilry requested the court to in
rnc the ,lnmonwea' tbs Attorney to pro
coed 4sainst the Alexandria AID Fredericks
hfg K. r Co, for cauaipg the Washington
snd Alexandria turnpike to be in an almosl
mpa.sabe conditions also, called atten'
ton ofthe court to the oruelty to animals
by divers At The brick yards This was re
f-rred to the Commonwealth's Attorney ioi
sction al the aex' grand jury. The grand
ary also requested the revocation Of the
bar room licarre of David Stummetts; the
removal OIL \ funston, as road surveyor
NJ Jefferson District, and also, suggested the
building Of bridge over Four Mile run al
lie place know as Wilson's crossing, to pre-
vent loss of life
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

THE PROPOSED ODD CELKBRATIoN.-lnr re-
sp nse to call of Mayor Downham for
ciliz ns meeting to hear the views OF those
wiling to participate in celebration OF the
% Of February, about twenty-five persons
assembled in the Council Chamber last
night Mayor Downham was elected chair
man, Chas. Carlin, secretary, and g. A. APP
pich, treasurer Mr. Jscob RoxbuFy was
selected to read Washington's farewell ad'
dress 10 the event of celebration. The
appointment of committees was postponed
till Saturday night next to which time the
meeting adjourned. Before the adj 'urn..
ruent Mr. r. T. Lucas stated chat he Grand
Lodge OF Knights of Pythias of tie State
would meet IN this city on February l9th
and the probability was that the uniform
rank of that order would take part in tho
30 Id ce ebra,ion il one was cad.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10
The Perfection

Ofthe age in the medical lloe ia the liquid
fruit remedy, Syrup OF Figs, manufactured
only bY the Caiiornia Fig Syrup Cympany
San Francisco. California. / is agreeable
to the taste, acceptable to tho Stomach
harmless in it's nature, pAinless yet prompt
and thorough in its action. For sale By f
s. Lead hester Il Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

was troubled with chronic oatarrh and gath
ering in my head ; was very deaf at times, had
discharges from my ears, and WAS unable to
breathe through my nose Before the second
bottle of Ely's Cream Balm WAS exhausted was
cured, and Today enjoy SQUAD heath.-lC. J. Cor
bin, Field Manager, Philsdephis Publishing
House, Pa
] am on my second bottle of Ely's Cream Balm,
being uiierer from catarrh since was child,
but with this me iicine | am being cured-Wm.
L. Dayton, Brooklyn.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

y NJ. C. A. NoTEs.-At the meeting Of
the Ladies Auxiliary held on Tuesday
evening last, it was suggested that the la,
dies could reuder great assistance at this
time to the y. NJ. c a. by raising money TO
furnish the new gymnasium it is proposed
toerec.. 1t was also thought desirable to
make the fact extensively known that two
large book cases have been added to the
reading rooms and now await the adorn-
mfnt OF books.
The newspaper stand and window cur.
isius in the Y NJ c. A. rooms are very at.
iTsctjye
The monthly meeting cf the association
'akes place next Monday, Jan. 14,h. The
gymnasium question viii be brought up.
Next sunday at .. m the subject OF
Persona Purify will be talked on in
the association parlors.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10
NOTICE TO GAS CONSUMERS.

IN
Gas consumers will please tako notice that
Tuesday, the 18th of January, 1889 is the last
day for discount ON gas bills for the quarter end
ing December 18th. 1888 No discount will be
allowed after thst date: The law In this particu-
lar will be strictly enforced, without regard to
perton or persons; 30 consumers had best avail
themselves Of the discount by the 10Th instant.
Consumers further notified that those in ar.
rears must settle in full not later than the 31st of
January. On February list the flow of gas will DO
stoppe1 on the premises Of all in arrears and the
hills collected according to law.
This notice is final and will be carried cut, az
the gas works are in need of funds.
Respectfully yours,
W. H. HANTZMON, Supt.
R.T. COOK, Cle,k. jsn7t15th
WE, THE UNDERSIGNED. engaged in bust
wv 4ne.s in the city of Alexandria Va, do agree
20 close cur places of business at $50 o'clock m.
every day, except Satu rday, from January 18th,
1889, till March 18TH 1889.
Isaac Eichberg Co. d. Bendheim,
Jno Z. Chapman. Tsckett & Marshall.
C. M. Adams Amos B. Slaymaker.
Pretzfelder & Co. John Donnely & Son.
c. M. Diedel. F. Paff.
B. Baer, ir. Simpson & Sons.
r Hartmann. Henry Strauss.
p Bslenper /. SchwRrZ & Son.
ia Marshall. Brager & Goldsmith.
JAMS At Bernheimer & Einstein.
NOTICE-Bids will be received from January
IN s, 1889, until January Is, 1889, inclusive,
for The sale of the stock OF DRUGS, CHEMICALS,
PATENT MEDICINES, FANCY ARTICLES and
ELEGANT SODA DRAFT APPARATUS. SHOW
CASES, &c contained in the drug store No III
King street and if not sold at private sale, will
be disposed OF at public auction on WEDNESDAY,
January 1G, 1859 commencing at 10 o clock, and
continued from day to day until the entire stock
is disposed of
JAMS I'd ;. ID. LUNI, trustee.
ITO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
This is TO certify that 8. N. SHELTON & CO.,
40 King street. have this day RENOVATED
MY FEATHER BEDS, and can cheerfully say
they did their work in neat and cleanly man.
ner. Said beds were renovated according to con-
tract and to my entire satisfaction. Their work
would recommend to those having feather beds.
General NJ. d. CORSE.
J.P LASH.
;sn01w JOHN DONNELLY.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10
LIVERY STABLES.
CARRIAGES FOR HIRE.

Persons wishing nice CLOSE CARRIAGES TO
attend parties funerals, &c, will do well to give
US 4 call.
Good steady. sober drivers and neat outfit.
HORSES BnASDt d at low rstes and well cared
for. CIaATEAAN'S STABLES,
ian10 In 117.121 north PITT street.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

THAT HACKING Cough can he &C quickly
cured % Shiioh's Cure. We guarantee it
Sold 5S e :. Lesdbeater & Bro.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

PERSONAL Mr.. w. $. D5dsou, of Nor
'os, aud Miss Hattie Petit, daughter Of
Rev. c " Petit, and niece of Mr.. Jas. l..
Petit. Of this city, were married in Norfolk
Tuesday
Mr. Geo : Smith last night entertained
large namber Of his family connections
a a, i,i"nd- at delightful hep given at Nc.
Barney's Halt The music was furnished
ny band from Annapolis and dancing was
sept up tI.I a Inte hour
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

FINE OYSTERS. a vessel loaded with flee
large alt water oysters from Indian Cree
i wing IN the dock foot of Prince street.
Capt A. j Fair ,ent samp'e OF them TO
til, eli Is 10 dey, and 5bey were nae indeed.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

p AN Old CLOCK Rev. DR.. Goucher and
ley ley Mr.. Ward, OF the Woman's College of
1 2alumote. visited the Rev. Mr. Bishop Tues
10Y, 10 reference to the donation to that
, Institution OF an o d clock. This clock was
"!'led oy the late Rev. Mr.. William Waters,
mo Mo was the first native born itinerau /
:, a,e ~ OIL clergyman in the Unied States,
,o. Tue Trinity Methodist Church. The trus-
,ees viii consider the matter at their ext
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

VII VII IoU SUFFER with Dyspepsia anc
n,seF complaint? Shiloh's Vitslizer lie guar
=, s, : q 70 cure you. Sold by E S. Leadbsat,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10
WANTS..

yxJiNTED AT ONCE-A SETTLED COLOR
w ED WOMAN to take care oc a child three
years old Must stay at night References re-
CURED. apply at 3l7 north Washington st. 1t
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

5 DISTRICT AND CIRCUIT COURTS =
g y, 4. v. Hughes presiding U. S. vs.
w. W. Page charged with roboug the
mats 90 account of the absence of mate
Ss' witnesses, the case was continued ill
Saturday next.
An order was entered for distribution Of
.lnas IN the hands of f E Meredith, as
sIgaee OfC F Tyler.
Court adjourned til to morrow morning
al 10 o'clock
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

FHE MINsTRELs The Cincinnati Times
Nir says Of MeNish Rama and Amos
MINISTRIES who appear at the Opera House
tonight: There were several new depar-
lures t.om old time mnstrelsy the special
issiure7 hsing excellent aud well arrs Dged
4heperiormance as whole wascleau, bTieh,
ana amusing and nothing was permitted
mat savored Of vugsrity. The jokes were
generally new ard catchy, the olio was full
" novelties aud the performance one of the
vest ever scented by any minstrel COM
Pany il this ci;y."
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10
LOCAL MATTERS

r.,f,. elton fair, colder weather, westei
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

DANES CELERY COMPOUND-A true nervo
4 tonic and an active Alternative. 1t restores
strength. renews vitality, purifcs the blood, and
regulates the Kidneys liver and bowels. For sale
nv WAKEFIELD 81 HALL,
io16 Corner Prince and Fairfax SITS.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

UHLORlTE will keep your hands and face
" smooth and cue chals. For sale by
ian1O j. d. II. LGNT.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1889-01-10

Use THE MAGIC STARCH if you would have
u beautiful finish to your linen. sold by
ie9 EcBURNEY.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-06
FLoRIDA's LEGISLATURES.
Several Nominations Confirmed and
Several Bills Introduced.

Several Nominations Confirmed and
Several Bills Introduced.
TALLAHASSEE, April Sin the Senate
to-day the following resolutions and bills
were introduced:
A resolution relative to the forfeiture Of
the charter rights of railroads.
A resolution asking for an appropriation
Of e., 600 10 the Paris exposition.
Bill No. 9-For the protection Of game
and Dlumed birds
Bill No. 1910 prescribe the per diem OF
jurors and witnesses in circuit courts
No. 1l-R egulating the sale of beef in the
state.
No. 12-To regulate practice and plead
ing of tie circuit court in divorce cases.
No. 14-To provide for and regulate the
payment Of costs and expenses in certain
cases of criminal prosecution by the state
No. 15-To provide for greater security Of
state and i'm provement fund moneys.
House bills Nos. 10, IA aud 26, were re-
ported on favorably by the committees.
The following nominations were con-
frmed:
W. II. Milton, to be state attorney for
the First judicial circuit.
E. {. Love, to be state attorney for the
Second circuit.
T. A. Mcdonnell, to be state attorney for
the Fourth circuit
j. d. Beggs, u be state attorney for the
Seventh circuit.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-06
EATEN ALIVE BY RATS.

The Horrible Fate Of Mrs. Shuberts
Six Weeks Old infant at Pittsburg.
PITTsBURG, April "A shocking affair
occurred in the Eleventh ward this morning,
which may result in the death of bright
little babe.
Mrs. John Shubert, of Center avenue
arose quite early to prepare her hu b and's
breakfast, leaving her little 6-weeks-old
babe lying on q lounge. While about her
duties she heard the babe crying. but think
ing nothing serious was wrong she con-
tiHued about her work for some time.
Finally, going to the child, whose cries
became louder, she was Mortified to see two
monster rats scamper from the bed, while
the blood was streaming from the babes
C eek and nose. The mother, who was al
most overcome, made a hurried examina-
ton, and found that the chiId's cheek was
terribly lacerated, while one side of its nose
was partially eaten away.
A physician was promptly summoned and
he did all in mis- power to allay the little
one's sufferings. but it is thought very
doubtful whether it can recover This
afternoon its face was already swollen in a
terrible manner.
1t is said there is danger of hydrophobia
or Of graugene setting In. Mrs. Shubert is
completely Frustrated by the sad affair
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-06
In the House.

In the House today the following bills
were introluced:
No. 32-To regulate sale Of fertilizers and
TO appoint a state chemist
No. $40 regulate the publication aud
payment Of tax sales advertisements.
No. 34-For the relief of Rev. J. W.
Posten Of 5adsden county Florida.
No. 36-For the protection of game in
Florida.
No. $50 increase the pay per diem Of
jurors in the circuit court
No $40 provide for the disabled
soldiers and sailors Of the state.
No 42-!o make it the duty of the grand
jury to appoint a com nittee 10 examine
the books Of the county officers
No. $40 prevent boards of county
commissioners and town or city councils
from letting contracts to its own members.
No. H-To amend section Of the laws Of
Florida.
No 45-To empower collectors of reve.
nue. to correct the returns Of county asses
sors.
No. 46-To provide county boards of
health
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1889-04-06
Relation of Nicotine to Vertigo.
From the Ne,o York Tribune.

rTOHt TIC 4fcV IFtOhIte.
N. Decaisne has laid before the French
academy OF medicine the results of various
Investigations relating to the vertigo pecu-
liar To smokers. From this it appears that
the numerous experiments made in this
line have proved that nicotine contracts the
muscular coat Of the vessels, and that YER
tigo is due to the exaggerated contraction
of the arteries of the brain-the patient
experiences feeling of emptiness in the
head, so much so that he seems as if about
to faint, everything turning around and
his ideas becoming confused. NJ. Decaisne
has further ascertained that these phenom-
ena are chiefly found in smokers above SO
ye rs OF age, and especially in those habit
ually accustomed to smoking before meals;
he has also known several of these persons
to be treated for cerebral congestion, and
even Tor disease of the heart, with the re-
suit, as might be supposed, of increasing
the symptoms, the proper treatment con-
sisting in absolute abstention from the
weed, and some slight Laxative wl'h hitters.