St. Landry democrat. (Opelousas, La.) 1878-1894, 1889-09-28
POPULAR SCIENCE.
A Water Spray Electrical Influence
Machine.

A Water Spray Electrical influence
Machine.
At recent meeting of the Physical So
ciety, London, the above instrument was
described by Mr.. George Fuller. The ap-
paratus is made up of four similar sections,
each consisting of a nozzle, metal ring
and metal dish or receiver, arranged
about a vertical axis. Pressure water H.
sues from perforations .01 in. in diameter
in the nozzles, and passes through tie
rings into the insulated receiver below.
The rings are placed at such distance
below the nozzle as to be about the point
where the stream breaks into spray, al d
the receivers empty themselves automatl-
cally. Calling the consecutive sections, l,
2, 3, 4, respectively, the rings of l and
are connected to the receiver by 4, ard
those of 2 and to the receiver of 1. The
discharge points are connected with tfe
receiver 2 and 3, and rapid succession of
on. Prof s. P. Thompson inquired
whether the length of the spark was linn
tied by leakage along the glass rods or by
and in reply Mr.. Fuller said he thought
How and When to Drink Water.
According to Dr. Leuf, when water is
taken into the full or partly full stomach,
it does not mingle with the food, as we are
taught, but passes along quickly between
the food and the lesser curative toward
the pylorus, through which it passes into
the intestines The secretion of mucus by
the lining membrane is constant, and
during the night considerable amount
accumulates in the stomach some of its
liquid portion is absorbed, and that which
remains is thick and tenacious. If food is
taken into the stomach when in this con-
dition, it becomes coated with this mucus,
and the secretion of the gastric juice and
its action are delayed. These facts show
the value of goblet of water before
breakfast. This washes out the tenacious
mucus and stimulates the gastric glands
to secretion. In old and feeble persons
water should not be taken cold, but it may
be with great advantage taken warm or
hot This removal of the accumulated
mucus from the stomach is probably one
of the reasons why taking soup at the
beginning of meal has been found so
beneficial.
A Simple Relief for Lung Troubles.
1t has long been known that pine needle
pillows would alleviate persons afflicted
with lung troubles, and a Florida editor
relates an incident in supp }rt of the fact,
as follows: During visit to the home of
a most estimable lady living on Indian
that had been made which may p we
10 o1
troubles. This lady having heard that
from pine straw, and having none of that
material at hand, made one from fine, soft,
pine shavings, and had the pleasure of
noting immediate benefit Soon all the
members of the household had pine shaw
ings pillows, and it was noticed that all
coughs, asthmatic or bronchial troubles
abated at once after sleeping few nights
on these pillows. An invalid suffering
with lung trouble derived much benefit
from sleeping upon a mattress made from
piue shavings. The material is cheap and
makes very pleasant and comfortable
mattress, the odor of the pine permeating
the entire room and absorbing or dispell
ing all unpleasant odors.
Medical Properties of Vegetables.
The following information may be use
full to some at this season of the year, if
not new to many:
Spinach has direct effect upon the kid
neys.
The common dandelion, used as green's,
is excellent for the same trouble.
Asparagus purges he blood. Celery
acts admirably upon the nervous system,
and is a cure for rheumatism and neural
gia.
Tomatoes act upon the liver.
Beets and turnips are excellent appe
Tiers.
Lettuce and cucumbers are cooling in
their effects upon the system.
Onions, garlic, leeks, olives and shalots,
all of which are similar, possess medicinal
virtues of a marked character, stimulating
the circulatory system and the consequent
increase of the saliva and the gastric
juice promoting digestion.
Red onions are an excellent diuretic, and
the white ones are recommended to be
eaten raw as remedy for insomnia. They
are a tonic and nutritious.
A soup made from onions is regarded by
the French as an excellent restorative in
debility of the digestive organs.