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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
Elasticity of Cork.

In the course Of some recent French ex-
periments pressure of several hundreds Of
tons to the square inch reduced disk Of
cork to one-ffth its original thickness, but
the original bulk was regained in ten min
utes after the removal Of the pressure.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
substitute for Wax.

Mineral wax, or Ozokerite, as it has been
named, is likely to supersede the product of
the honey bee. Until recently it was not
known to exist in any quantity except in
Austria, but deposit has been discovered
near Salt Lake City, and a large output is
expected. Ozokerite is used in the manu-
facture of waxed paper, shoe polish and
candles, but its most important use is for
the insulation Of electric wires.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

The subject of diphtheria is now attract
ing unusual attention on the part of boards
of health and physicians throughout the
country. The Boston Board of Health has
issued circular for the purpose Of more
widely extending the knowledge of a few
facts concerning this much-dreaded disease,
and enjoining all persons that greater care
should be taken to prevent its spread. The
circular, after dwelling on its highly con-
tagious and infectious nature, shows that it
can be conveyed directly in the act of kiss
ing, coughing, splitting, sneezing; or
indirectly by infected articles used,
as towels, napkins, handkerchiefs,
etc. The poison clings with great
tenacity to rooms, houses, articles of
furniture and clothing, and may occasion
the disease even after the lapse of months
Diphtheria attacks all classes, at all ages,
and at all seasons of the year. BY preference
it attacks children and those who are debili-
tated from exposure to filth, dampness, or
foul air from whatever source. Cleanliness
is recommended for the proven ton and miti-
cation of the disease, and its propagation
can be materially lessened by careful and
assiduous disinfection. Its treatment has
of late consisted of eucalyptoi inhalations,
but now the use of steam is strongly advo-
Gated. The patient should live in an at
mosphere of steam, with our without the ad-
dition ofsulphurous acid generated by burn
ing sulphur in the room. A Scotch ply
sieian after afording unquestionabIe con-
hrmation of the success of this treatment,
states that since adopting it he has not lost
case.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
A New Gunpowder.

A new gunpowder, the invention of Mr..
Hengst, is prepared from straw, which is
pulverized, chemically treated and finished
in granular form for use. If it is all that
is claimed for it, it must be markedly supe-
rior to black powder, for its inventor asserts
that 1T is smokeless, fameless, practically
non-fouling and non-heating, and non-ex-
plodable by coneussion; also, that it has
less reco1 and report, and is $50 per cent
stronger than the ordinary gunpowder.
Such powder as this would be especially
valuable for blasting purposes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
EVERYDAY SCIENCE.
The Use of Tobacco Not Injurious,
but Conducive to Longevity.
DIPHTHERIA CAUSED BY DIRT.
Floral Perfumes Said to Be q Preventive
For Consumption.
BAD EFFECT OF IMMATURE LAGER BEER
rpRrpARrp ron THE D1srArcnl

Readers of THE DISPATCH who desire in
formation on subjects relating to industrial
development and progress in mechanical,
civil and electrical engineering and the
sciences can have their queries answered
through this column.
DR.. F. r. Bosworth, in a communication
TO the New York Medical Record, discusses
the effect of the use of tobacco on the health.
He says that the Anglo-Saxon races have
been smoking and chewing for nearly 400
years, yet there is no evidence to show that
the race has in any way deteriorated; on the
contrary, it is abundantly shown that the
average duration of life has increased
nearly 80 per cent. There is evidence that
the race is less subject to disease than for
merly, and that in Intellectual activity it
has taken marvellous strides. DIR. Bosworth
says:
II have frequently, when asked this ques-
ton, Does smoking hurt me?' frankly said
to my patients, You know better than do;
no man uses tobacco to his harm without
being fully conscious of it, As regards
the effect on the diseases of the upper air
passages, in q practice of 20 years largely
devoted to treatment of these affections, I
recall but exceedingly few cases wherein
have found it necessary to interdiet the use
of tobacco as iniuriously affecting in any
way these passages, or as interfering with
the success of treatment"
The object OF the paper is not q plea for
tobacco, but it simply suggests that, when
properly used, it is one of Gods good gifts
to man, just as mnch as it is, when abused,
capable of inficting the deadliest moral and
physical injury.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
Electric Light From a Hygienic stnndpoInr.

The great advantage of the electric light
over gas light in closed rooms is constantly
adverted to. 1t has been found in the POST
Office Central Savings Bank in London,
England, that during the past two years,
since the introduction of the electric lights
into the building, there has been marked
decrease in the amount of time lost from
sickness by clerks and employees.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

case may be. The port wine from Los
Angeles is undoubtedly the best, truest and
purest port used in the country. It is purer
than any port that comes from foreign coun-
tries, or that is manufactured in the cellars
of importing houses in New York and other
Eastern cities. The California sherry is
equally gaining in favor, and the various
brands OF hook. burgundy and claret are
rapidly rising in public estimation.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
Novel Electric Meter.

An ingenious combination Of gas and
electric meter has been brought out. The
meter gives its Indication by measuring the
quantity Of gas liberated by the passing of
the current in the circuit. This apparatus
is another instance of the hexibility and
ease with which the electric current can be
adapted to all purposes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21
An Involuntary Brothsrhood.

Mr.. Phlippets (whose family is moving
in from Rye)-I rawther think this collec-
ton will astonish the town.
Near-sighted Vender-Git round on del
Park avener corner, pardner, an yer'1 sell
der whole stack.-Judge.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

Uncle Ezra (who has strolled into the
bowling alley alone)-Wait minute, Tom.
l got bulls eye that time an I'll knock
tn hull stufin' out'r that target fore I git
through Judge
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1889-04-21

grave. Queer fad, isn't IT? And yet it is
so popular that one publisher has issued
two new books Of rules since the first of the
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-21

laughter. But Marjory seemed TO have
been born under some sorrowful star, for
death followed her footsteps with
stcalthy tread and robbed her OF all her
loved ones.
Mrs. Gray had never legally adopted
Mariory, but she had often told her that
all she possessed would some day bc hers;
But Mrs. Gray, like many other people, had
q foolish aversion TO making her Will. she
had spoken 90 her lawyer about it, ana
said that she would attend 10 It at an early
day: but duty neglected, especially an
unpleasant one. becomes harder TO iulbi
every day. And 50 time slipped away unth
one day Mrs. Gray. ia the primo OF lite,
was stricken down with paralysis and dicd
after lingering three days without bong
able 10 raise her head or 10 speak one
word TO the grief-stricken child who hung
over her day and night begging her to
speak 10 her.
And so il was found that all Mrs Gray's
possessions would fall 10 her sister, Mrs.
Weston, a hard, stingy woman, with 1--WE
children and n husband more grasping
than herself For twelve years they had
watched with greedy. enyiOus eyes all the
love and luxury that was being lavished so
unstintedly on THAT child of Alfred
Gray's." Their own promising offspring
had been passed unnOticcd while she
poured out money like water on that spoIt
girl who was 10 kin 10 her.
SO they had talked among themselves,
and 10 say they were delighted at the turn
that affairs had taken Is to put 1t mildly;
they were so elaicd that they almost forgot
to griove for the gentle woman who had
been TO them a sister indeed.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-21
She NYns Ills Grandmothcr.

A Young and vcnturesome American
from Connecticut was standing m front OF
Buckingham Palace on the evening of the
recent State concert. says a London letter
10 the New York Mai ami ErnrtsS. He
walked 90 within few yards of the palace
gate. and there met q sinewv Young fellow
with bright eyes, broad shoulders. and a
keen air, who was swlngngaloug lelsurely,
cane in hand. His cutawav coat was
thrown open. his sAoes were dust-cogered,
and he had the general appearance Of q
healthy man who had walked dozen
miles.
as the pedestrian slowed up.
Yes" was the reply.
BY this time the pair had reached the
gate. The red-coated foot-gulrd saluted
the tall young man as he opened the small
" Coin in?n said the American.
yes" was the reply. and the Yankee
kept pace with him until one of the side
doors of the palace was reached.
" Know anybody hcreE'
"Yesn
Who'd You know"
" The Queen
"Oh, rats Sposo next you'll tell me
she's your mother:
shes my grandmother and am Prince
George of Wales
Here a half-dozen funkies appeared, and
after much bowling and spne-cutying the
tall young man was gshered in and the
Yankee was informed that only holders Of
tickets 10 the State concert We're admitted
to the palace that night.
Come on the next visiting day said
the Prince. and turning % one Of the
hunkies he said: BE sure and give the
gentleman every facility when bee calls
again. The Americans are curious ln more
ways than one"
Ii transpired lator that the soldier M the
gate supposed the American vas one of
The Princes companions and allowed him
to pass: and the American tells the story
as 4 good joke on himself
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-21
CHAPTER "

The next day he prepares for his depart
ure. tie has decided to 60 TO Europe and
thcn-but his thoughts 90 no further.
That night he sits IN his study writing
until a late hour. As he finishes his task
the bells of the city are striking the hour
of /. and going to the window he leans
ont and brcathes the cool night air. Sud
denly TO his ears is borne again the sound
of bells-the sound which, when heard in
the stiffness of the night, never fails to
send a thrill of fear 10 the human heart.
"Whewl" he exclaims, fire this hot
night"
alarm. and in short time the glittering
engine. with the sleek. handsome horses in
a mad gallop, dashes by; then follows the
reel. and then the chief il his buggy.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-21
EDUCATION
DELFIELD SEMINARY RESUMES

DELFIELD SEMINARY RESUMES
- SEPTEMBER o. ISL. AMI closes June 10.
ls9l This institution IL IA all respects OF the
hrst class. Tho 10 ity is unsarpassed ia this
section, combining the advantages OF country
home aud the privileges o. tho churches. Sab
bath schools. mails, aud telcgraph-C fices ~ mo
adjoining town. BOARD. tuition ~ English.
French. Latin German instrumental am vocal
music, 500 For Information address INNS. :.
W. REESE. Principal Beincld Female SENT
nary, Belneld pOst-Orice, Greenesyille county.
Va ~ 2i-lt
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-21
rpHE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTI-

TpHE VIRGINIA MILITARY INSTI-
4 TUTE has iu.t closed ia semi-Centennisl
jubilee. ard Will continue on the TIN or StF-
TENDER 10 provide its system Of thorough mill
tary training, distinctive course OF academic
instruction. aud techuira. instruction ma tbs
several branches Of Applied science; thus en-
abling graduate ia the academic school 10
gain professional degree As Bachelor OF
Scieuce or civil hnRineeE
These advantages are secured on terms not
exceeding go q mon "A an average for the
entire course. including clothing, IN addition ~
tho ordinary college expenses
For catalogue address
GENERAL FRANCIS H. SMITH.
~ 20-dftSt2tawGt Superintendent
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-21
mum FTGHTTFNTU SESSION OF

I'M Z ETVTII TIN 1T I0IoNIVN Ut
4 THE VIRGINIA AGRICULTURAL And
MECHANICAL COLLEGE viii commence on
TIL R-DAH. september ~. lSsl. Toe location
% tho Virginia Agricultural Experiment station
ON the college farm gives superior advantage 10
the Students Ia agriculture. The machlne--hop
has been greatly enlarged ami new machinery
added. Offering special Inducements 10 the stu
dents I'm mechanics. Tuition fee. Board from
IS to 30 per month. For catalogue and further
Information apply 10 l.. l. LONAN. President
Na..-uurs Va ly l0-dlw6Wlm
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1889-07-21
MARJORY.
by N. T. n.
rwriuen for the pIsparh.I
CHAPTER [.

"This Is truth tho poet sings
That 10 eorrow's crown Of sorrow is Remembering
happier thingAn --Jeasgeon.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
Peculiar inscriptions.

We are grateful to French writer
who has with commendable industry
collected many of the ancient mottos
traced quaint old houses and furniture.
He says:
"In many parts of Germany and in
Bavaria and Saxony may be read these
beautiful words Of welcome: God bless
thyI looming in and going out" or Let
the blessing of God rest upon this house
and upon all who enter or leave it,
"Not unfrequently touch of humor
crept in among the staid old burghers.
Upon candle mandatory was emblaz-
oned: IF, 0 people, death in thy
house be like the snuff of the the candle
of life. though knowest by the odor
whether it be tallow candle or wax
one.'
"ln the great dining hall Of the fort
ress of Marienburg, in western Prussia,
is inscribed: He who wishes to eat
here must be delicate in his eating,
chaste in his conversation, and peaceful
in his manners; above all, pious and
loyal; if not, he will soon receive notice
to quit. y
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
How TO Dignity The Mechanl-
cal Arts.

We have seen how the literary educa-
ton which we now consider so essential
was regarded in England as urgent
lemanly. 1t is not SO long since the
physician or leoch was, as Hallam says,
"an inexhaustible theme of popular
ridicule." The BARRIERS pole, so COM
mon in our streets, recalls time, mot long
past, when the barber practiced blood
letting and other medical arts. It is
within our own memory that the dentist
stood on level with the barber; in
deed. the two were often the same per-
son. How is it all this is changed;
that literature, medicine and dentistry
have become gentlemanly occupation?
Simply, | think, because they are now
taught scientifically and institutions have
been established for that purpose. 1t
may be laid down as general rule that
whatever is taught in school will soon
become respectable and gentlemanly,
while that which is picked up in the
home or the workshop will always be
regarded as mental. Professor Thomas
Davidson in The Forum.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
What's The Matter With You?

You are not ''all right" You feel
tired, your back aches, you feel shaky in the
knees, you are subject to headaches, are
nervous, cross, and all things don't seem to
60 Just right. In short, you are full of
maleria, and you will continue to feel
worse until you get something to kill and
expel the poison. We recommend Electric
Bitters, because it will just fit your case.
So confident are we, that we guarantee it.
which means that your money will be re-
funded if you are not benefited. No fairer
offer can be made. You have sure
thing. Try it. Price Soc and ST.. at F.
Robinson's Drug Store.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
A Great Battle

Is constantly going on in the human sys-
tenn. The demon of impure blood strives
to gain victory over the constitution, to ruin
health, to drag victims to the grave. A
good reliable medicine like Hoods Sarsapa.
rilla is the weapon with which to drive the
desperate enemy from the field, and restore
peace and bodily health for many
years. Try this peculiar medicine.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
From Texas.

About seven years ago / had the measles
and before the disease left me it attacked
my lungs, and gave me what the doctors
pronounced Consumption. From the clear
ly defined symptoms, and the fact that
members OF the family had been afflicted
that way, am confident that they were
correct in their diagnosis. I suffered terri
bly, for about five years, becoming almost a
living skeleton, with death constantly star
ring me in the face. finally concluded to
to try S. S. S. as an experiment. I began
to improve while taking the first few bottles
and after using dozen bottles or more I
found myself hale and hearty, and with no
symptoms of the disease left. I honestly
believe s. IS. will cure Consumption if
taken in time. Very Truly,
y MCCnr
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
Their Business Booming.

Probably no one thing has caused such a
general revival of business of trade at F.
Robinson Drug Store as their giving away
to their customers Of so many free trial bot
ties of Dr. Kings New Discovery for Con-
sumption. Their trade is simply enormous
in this very valuable article from the fact it
always cures and never disappoints Coughs
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Group and all
throat and lung diseases quickly cured.
You can test it before buying by getting a
trial bottle free, large size 81. Every bot
tie warranted.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
American Versatility.

Is there anything more sublime
than the way in which the American
can combine the sacred and the pro-
fame? Why, he is a greater adept at
it than John Bull. On board the
steamer we had party of Americans
who passed seven days of the voyage
in playing poker. The smoking
room rang from morning to night
with the oaths that they uttered
every time that they threw a card on
the table. They were SO fluent with
them that they hardly used the same
twice in an hour. Their stock
seemed inexhaustible. Or Sunday
after breakfast, a young lady sat
down to the piano and began play
ing hymns. What happened then ?
Our poker party gathered around
the young lady, and for two hours
sang psalms and holy tunes to the
edi6cation of the other occupants of
the saloon. l was dumbfounded. In
France we have men who swear, and
also men wo sing hymns. But I be-
lieve that the Anglo-Saxon race
alone can furnish men who do both
with equal facility and gusto.-Max
O'ReH in the January Forum.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21

Three years ago was compelled to
throw up my place because of blood poison
have been raiiroading for years, and my
condition may be imagined when had to
give up good job because of sickness.
Hot Springs physicians and mercury did
me no good. Through the advise of anoth.
er began taking S. S. S. and today I am
well and at my work again. What more
can l say for medicine, except ego and do
likewise JASPER NoCHT.
Liberty Tenn, July Is, 1888.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
Dodd, Texas, July II, 1888.
J. B. MCGEE.

Knowing that you appreciate voluntary
testimonials, we take pleasure in stating
that one of our lady customers has regained
her health by the use of four bottles of S.
S. S. after having been an invalid for sever
al years. Her trouble was extreme debility
caused by isease peculiar to her sex.
WILLIS & Co., Druggists.
Waco, Tex, May s, 1888.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
Nipped in The Bud.

Is it not better to nip consumption, the
greatest scourge of humanity, in the bud,
than to try to stay its progress on the brink
of the grave. A few doses of Californias
most useful production, Santa Abba, the
the king of Consumption, will relieve, and
a thorough treatment will cure. Nasal
catarrh, too often the forerunner of consum-
ton, can be cured by California Cat-R-Cure
These remeaies are sold and fully warran
ted by J. B. Starkweather & Co., at 81, or
three for $3.50
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
In The West Virginia Noun
tainS.

"There is much Ignorance in many of
these mountain countless" said a baptist
orator at Clarksburg, W. Va. A man
was riding through Mcdowell county
on his way to the court house. He met
an old lady and asked her the way to
the county seat. She replied: Il did
not know that the county'had any seat.
Then he added: "That reminds me of
an officer travelling through the country
during the war, He asked an old man
what the population of his county. He
replied: 4 don't know; it is over on
Tug Fork Richmond Religious
Herald
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
A Good Ten Cents Worth.

A Southern member in Washington
tells good joke on himself. One day
be was lounging down T. street, he step
ed into restaurant frequented by the
better class, for little stimuIant. Not
feeling he needed a drink of the ordi-
nary proportions, he threw dime on
the counter saying:
"Give me 10 cents worth of whisky
The obliging man behind the bar put
a glass and water on his elbow, and
then brought forth bottle of liquor,
leaving the pouring t. the member, in
regular 15-cent-style With such a
permission the Southern member turn
ed out a good, generous draught, quite
Is cents worth, and drained it down at
one gulp. It burned clear to the soles
of his feet; it went through his veins
like forked tightening; the roof opened
and he saw stars; sea Of cayenne pep
per seemed to have flowed down his
throat. AS soon as he could master his
emotions he gasped:
"What, what was that?"
"Ten cent whisky" grlmly answered
the barkeeper, with a smile which was
anything but soothing to the Southern
er, who shrank out of the door without
further comment.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21
The Population OF Kenoshs.

Is about 1900, and we would say at least
one half are troubled with some ELECTION
of the Throat and Lungs, as those COM
plants are, according to statistics, more
numerous than others, We would advise
all our readers to call on their druggist and
get a bottle of Kemp's Balsam for the
Throat and Lungs. Trial Size Free. Large
bottles SOC and ST.. For sale by all drug
gists.
The Telegraph-courier. [volume] (Kenosha, Wis.) 1888-1946, 1889-03-21

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