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Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

| have been making study of noses
lately. and really its astonishing to find
how large proportion of the noses are
twisted to one side or the other, Try tc
find the median line of person face
by tracing il from the tip OF his nose anC
see how you come outl Many people
who imagine that their noses are per
fectly straight would find by a close in
spection that those appendages gee Oh
haw a Iittle-perhaps to their amusement
and maybe to their chagrin.
\ Portland dentist tells a story to the
point. Says he: After | had fitted q
set Of false teeth to lady, she exclaimed
Why! you haven't got the middle of the
set in the middle Of my face!
Il looked again and thought ! had.
"'But Just look at my nose! said she.
The middle Of the set certainly is moi
in line with the middle of my nose.
THAT may be, said |, but youl
nose
"'Do you mean 10 tell me that my
nose amt straight
IL think you will find that such is the
case.
How much is your bill? I'll pay it
and you can keep your old teeth
"She paid the bill, threw down the
set, and tounced out, as angry as ar
angry woman could be. She went home
her friends told her how foolish she was
she lay awake all night, and the next
dav came back, ap0logized, and had heI
work finished "-L.ewiston Journal.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
PERSONAL AND IMPERSONkL.

Miss Fannie Macaulay, who died a
few days ago at Brighton, England, at
the age of eighty. was the last sur
viving sister of Thomas Darlington
Macaulay.
One of Murat's daughters, Tulsa
Marcheaa Rasponi, is said to be still
living. at the age of ninety-two' In
Ravenna, Italy She was. therefore,
nineteen in 1915. when Napoleon l. was
dethroned ana her father shot.
Assistant Doorkeeper Bassett has
been in The employ of the United
States Senate for fifty-eight years de
recently celebrated his golden we'd
ding, and was then made the recipient
of handsome present from the SEN
ators.
e. B Ball, the nearest living
relative of George Washington, oc-
cupies a stall in the south corridor OF
the Pension Building at Washington,
where he sells cigars and fruit to the
clerks. He is nearly eighty years Old
and bears n striking resemblance TO
the Father Of his Country. =.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
All About Pneumonia.

Meter has written quite an exhaus
tive article on the subject of pneumo
MIA, Ill which he reviews the epidem
les of that disease which have been
recorded, He draws the following
conclusions: Pneumonia is a conta,
gious disease, and the essential germs
can be communicated, not only direct
ly from an infected person to others
brought in contact with him, but they
can be transmitted through a third
person. They can, also, as in the case
of scarlet fever and measles, be con-
i vcyed in clothing and in many other
articles such as are found in the sick
room. They are diffusible in the air,
but one must come within ten feet of
patient in order to be within range
of infection.
The pneumonia germs are quite long
lived How they remain capable OF
! doing their work has never been de
termined, but three years is set as the
extreme limit. Pneumonia is catch
ing al any time during its entire
course, and even after recovery
Where a person is exposed to the dis
ease and becomes infected by the
germs OF ii, the first symptoms, rs a
rule, appear between the fifth and
seventh day; but exceptional cases are
many, and an infected person may be
taken down with the disease the sec
ond or third day after exposure or he
may carry it about with him for near
| ly three weeks before it breaks out.
A person who has once had the dis
aaSa fOt. yaapc II hi IN u to o va
other attacks, for the germs of it re
main with him and may be found in
his saliva Hence, such a person is
not only dangerous to himself, but to
others with whom he is brought in
immediate contact. 1t is held that this
in part explains recurring epidemics
in certain families, and, also, while
the same person frequently suffers
from severe attacks during his life
time. Considering the fact, now
clearly evident, that pneumonia is IA
contagious disease, the proper precau
tons against infection, should OF
course, be taken,
1t is true that this disease is not
nearl y so contagious as the most Of the
other diseases of the same character
but it is enough SO to warrant Ger
tain amount of care. A patient ill
with pneumonia need not be held so
dangerous that a rigid quarantine
must needs be established, but those
who are brought in contact with him
should use a reasonable amount Of
caution-not take his breath, etc
Perfect ventilation is alike important
to them and to the patient. Handker
chiefs and the like should be thorough
~ disinfected, and if spit cup" is
used, it should always contain some
disinfectant to destroy the germs in
the sputa. Boston Herald.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

At q religious convention held in a western
town each minister was required to give an
account of the condition of his charge and If
prospecting receive congratulation, or, if not
to receive advice and encouragement, with
perhaps aid.
In his turn arose very deliberate speaker
and reported that his congregation IVA:
lookin' up" Before he could add another
remark the next delegate in order was called
for his report, and so on until all were heard
from. Then came the chairman'S remarks tc
each delegate When he came to the afore-
said deliberate speaker he said he must con
graduate his brother from the far west upon
his being able to report that his congregation
was Cooking up" whereupon the deliberate
speaker arose and said that he should prob
ably have added that, as they were flat on
their backs, it was the only way they could
look. Philadelphia Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

A physician Of St. Paul related the
following little incident in the career
of a fellow student The appearance
of the latter was not such as to i'm
press the casual observer with the idea
that lie was an Ksculapius in the sci
encc of medicine, and when lie swung
his title M D." out in the chilly
breeze, it attracted little attention
from the sick and suffering. The man
also became an unconscious butt of
some of the more light hearted young
ladies. Several of the holder ones
finally cOncocted a scheme designed
to bring him to irretrievable humilia
ton. \ messenger was dispatched in
haste 10 summon the young Galen to
set a fractured limb. Quickly gather
ing the bandage and Instruments nee
essary, the doctor followed. Arriving
at tho house designated, he was met
with due gravity and informed that
his patient was in the rear yard,
whittier he was at once led. There
upon the ground was a rooster which
had been unfortunate enough to break
its leg-Or shall | say limbo Amid
hardly suppressed CYCLES, he was in
formed that here was the patient.
Comprehending the situation in an in
slant, the doctor gravely and expe-
ditiously set the broken member OF
Chanticleer, putting it in a plaster
bandage with all the care usually
vouchsafed to humanity, and for once
a fowl with a broken leg was in luck
instead of in the soup. The young
ladies were greatly pleased over their
adventure, and proclaimed it among
their friends with great gusto, but
when some days later bill for $25 for
for reducing a fracture was received,
the laugh died away In vain they
asserted that it was joke, and that
they were only in fun. The prescrip-
ton writer said he wasn't in fun and
there was no joke in it for him-noth
ing but the fee, and he proposed to
have that if he had to sue for it. He
got it, and pocketed it with little
observation on laughing about sun
down instead of in the forenoon.
St. Paul Pioneer Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
self in this pemlous manner.
Rut GiScic insisted.

| self in this pei1lous manner.
But Gisclc insisted.
Very WELL said Robert coldly, 81
will enter the cage. if Bidel will allow
me to do so, rs soon as the spectators
have departed do not wish to give a
public exhibition of my courage" he
added, with tinge of sarcasm in his
! tone.
"Ah! knew you would CONSENT" ex-
claimed Gisele with apparent delight.
81 will arrange the matter at once,
said Robert.
He went to Bidel, with whom he held
a short conversation. then returned, say
ing:
The lions will be fed in few minutes
| will enter the cage then with Bidel."
BY this time the spectators had de-
parted Robert, Langle and Gisele ap-
preached the cage. Presently the lion
tanner joined them. He told Robert that
he was ready to feed the lions and invited
him into the cage.
mo, Robert, do not 60" said Gisele.
Il do not wish you to enter the cage.
asked you to do so only because ] wanted
you to seem ready to expose yourself to
any danger for my sake"
"Pardon me, Gisele, for not accedIng
to this new caprice of yours as to the
first" replied Robert. Il have resolved
to enter the cage and shall do so"
Robert turned away from Gisele, and
a moment afterward he and the lion
tanner entered the cage. The lions, eight
in number, moved hither and thither.
obedient to the command OF their mas
ter, but their large golden eyes showed
their establishment at the presence OF
this intruder who accompanied him.
Gisele and Langle looked on in silence
and in agony Gisele, who was very
pale, was only prevented from giving
voice to her anguish by the fear OF
! aggravating her lovers peril. Her eyes,
which were big with fright were fixed
on Robert. He, on the other hand, was
! quite calm. at least in appearance. Like
| Bidel, he was armed with a bar of iron
| and a rawhidc He was thus dOubly pre-.
pared to repel the lions if they came too
near him.
Robert was in the cage about five min,
utes Then he left it and rejoined Gisele,
who, radiant with joy, her hands ex-
tended, exclaimed:
"Oh, RobertI how l admire you how
! r
Robert took one of Giseles hands in
his, and, interrupting her, said, in calm
voice:
DO not praise my exploit so much.
for the act which you applaud was per
formed for my own sake rather tnar
| yours If am brave, as now you e1i.
IDENTIFY think me, confess that am not
| without fear that shall net always be
able to accede to your desires, and as il
would pain me to cross SO charming 4
| woman, renounce the honor of being
! your husband.
AS soon as they returned to the cottage
the PARTY started for Paris. When they
reached Gisple's home Robert babe heI
| good-by with a profound bow. On enter.
ing the house Gisele found the superb
bouquet which she was accustomed tc
receive each day from Robert; it was the
| last Gisclc has never maTied.-Trans
lated for The Epoch from the French.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
Their Mother,

Ny boy sat looking straight into the Goals.
From his stool at my feet one day,
And the freight FURNISHED the curly head,
And painted the cheeks with dash of red,
And frightened his very eyes as he said,
In most confidential way:
Mamma, | think when I'm grown-up man.
shall have just two little boys"
smiled he was ski but he did not see.
And said: YES how nice that will bel
But if one were girl it seems to me,
It would add to your household joys"
well, yes, reflectlvely, that would be nice.
And I'll tell you just what III do;
I'll name one Robbie, for me, you know"
Then the bright eyes shone with deeper glow.
"And there's just the two Of Us now, and so
I'll name the girl. Annie, for you"
But how would their mother like that?'' asked
DO you think that she would agree
For us both TO have names while she had none!"
With the mystfed, puzzled look Of one
Wholly befogged, said my logical son,
Their mother! Why, who is she?"
Good Housekeeping.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
To Prevent Lamp Explosions.

Mix your petroleum carefully, and yol
need not fear an explosion. You have
only to be cautious as to the amount o
atmospheric air you blend with the ex
plosive vapor Experiments made since
the explosion of a petroleum vessel in /
French harbor show that mixture o
one part of petroleum vapor to five o.
less of air does not explode. With sil
parts of air the mixture is feebly ex
plosive, with seven to twelve, violently
so; with sixteen parts, feebly explosive
and with twenty parts of air is not likely
to explode. New York Telegram.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
IN THE DARK.

When kissed her that night in the hallway
Twas so dark that nothing was plain;
And not being sure but I'd missed her,
Why, twas right should kiss her again
There was darkness on everything round US
l was reaching in vain for the door.
And the while was seeking an exit
It SC happened kissed her some mora
And wasn't quite sure as left her,
As TO whether she liked it or not;
But know that l sighed to be back there
The farther away that got.
And the next time called it so happened
That we stood in that hallway once more;
And the gaslight fell over and round us
AS quietly moved to the door
But her red checks so roguishly dimpled,
And her eyes shone so wickedly bright,
That guessed where her thoughts were astray1ng
Ard reached up and turned out the light.
Arthur Stevens
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

The other day western congressman came
into the senate restaurant With two constitu-
ents, good men, but little rustic in appear.
ance and manners and unused to conventions
alities and points Of etiquette that are I'M
known in Wayback. The restaurant was full
Of ladies and gentlemen. As the congressman
seated himself he Of course removed his hat
A moment or two hter he noticed that his
untutored friends had not removed their
hats. He hastily put his own hat back on hi:
head and wore it during the meal. Chester
field could not have done anything finer than
Post
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
MI. Vanderbilt Got In.

A good story is told about one of the Maine
Central engineers. Last summer, when the
Vanderbilt car was at Bar Harbor, the
manager Of the Maine Central sent an engine
down there to take the car to Portland The
run was made in very quick time, and at
Brunswick the train stopped to take on water.
While there Mr.. Vanderbilt got out and said
to the engineer that he didn't want him to
drive SO fast The engineer, the veteran
Simpson, looked at him a quarter of a min
ute, and then said: Il am running this train
under orders from Payson Tucker to be in
Portland at :O7. If you want to stop here
all right. If you want to go to Portland get
in" He got in.-Bangor Commercial
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
WHY Washers Are shortsighted.

Yet another cause for shortsightedness
has been discovered A German pro
fessor declares that it is often due to the
wearing Of tight collars, which prevent
normal and regular flow OF blood tc
the head Now we know why the COM
bination Of eye glass and "masher" col
lar is so common among our gilded
youth. II nndon Globe
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
A Smart Roy,

"You see, my boy, that even the noble To-
connective, the rugged iron horse, seldom lasts
over thirty years, from being a constant
smoker, said wise father to his tempted
son. Eyes, dad" replied the boy, ''but it
don't seem to work that way with some Of
the noble chimneys we have read of that
have stood it over three hundred years.
Readiness Of reply in young people is always
entertaining Boston Globe
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
She Thought They We're Snakes.

One of our townsmen relates that a
friend of his, while stopping at the
seashore, caught a number of very
fine cells, and thought it would be nice
if they could be brought home. Ii
was difficult to find just the best means
of transportation, but an old oil cloth
covered hand bag was procured, and
the cells placed in it The man board
ed the train, and placed the carpet bag
under the seat, and thought nothing
more of it until some time after the
train had started, when suddenly a
woman who sat about four seats in
front of him jumped up on the seat,
drawing up her skirts, and yelled
'Snakesr' The man looked that way,
and saw one of the largest Of the eeIs
slowly wriggling across the car, and,
as there was by this time q general
commotion throughout the car. he
picked up the gripsack, and, remark
ing that The did not care to stay in a
car where the conductor allowed
snakes to run about the floor. made
his way to the smoker, and has never
heard yet whether the snake" was
caught or not. - Waterbury American.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

-UuIard-"NOw this is outrageous.
Here's Casket has charged the widow
Jones $500 for her husbands funeral -
Brightly "Well, you must always ex-
pect stiff bill from an undertaken. -
Lowell Citizen.
Family meatman-'1 understand
Mr. Smith, that your eldest daughter
was married yesterday. Permit me to
tender my congratulations" smith
''Thanks; if you would do the same by
your meat, however, it would be more
gratifying. Huntington Free Press.
The coal man he whistled melody gay,
AS he fixed up the scales in a fanciful way,
And he nodded and smiled while he earoled
this lay:
"As we journey through life, let US live by the
weigh"
Merchant Traveller.
Mrs. mperton-'' Henry. father
wrote me yesterday that he wants to
get a typewriter. What is the best
kind, do you think" Temperton Gm-
mersed in stock questions)-"I like
'em about twenty-four with dark blue
eyes "--Munsey's Weekly.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
Practical Philosophy.

AL-Say, why are you always treating
that Miss La Fattee to ice cream in winter!
Ed.-Because cold contracts, you know,
and / thought bylapplying it inside when
the weather was applying it outside, | might,
perhaps, get her reduced so as to put my arm
around her Detroit Free Press.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
She Smoke 70 Him

Book Agent-How do you do, mada1ni
VIII your dog bitef
Madam-Waal, reckon he will
Book Agent-Would you have the good
ness to speak to himf
Certainly. SICK IN, Tige, sick m.
-HaIper's Bazaar.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
A Serious Case.

Tramp ptteouslyl-Please helpa poor Grip
pie.
Bless me, why, of course. How are you
crippled, my poor fellowl
Tramp pockeUing the money1-Financially
crippled, sir.-New York Sun.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

Dry Goods Merchant You have called In
response to our advertisement as a floor
walkers Well, sir, what are your quRhfcar
lions for the position;
Applicant am the father of three pain
of twins-Boston Courier.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13
THE TRUE IDEA

Of making person happy is to supply
him, or her, with all they can ear.
This is why the guests and boarders at
the weil,lEnown
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

Mr. Weepleigh who has come around the
corner nexpectedlyl-Good moring, Uncle
Philip
Uncle Philip-Good mornin', squire; good
mornin', sah | war jst comm up to yo'
house fer ter warn yer dat dey's new family
OBJ coons moved in ober on d. hill, an dey's
I'ble ter be fond OBJ CHICKENS. How's 20
Leghorns a gittin' long, sah9-Judge.
Pullman herald. [volume] (Pullman, W.T. [Wash.]) 1888-1989, 1889-07-13

at PULLMAN, are so happy. TO them
life is really worth the living. The Cui-
sine is par excellence, and the tables are
always supplied with the best obtain
able IN the market.
Telegram-herald., 1889-06-07

t-sF heeauas $50 ssAk ts-gheF p e.
af1re- 1sl~s, alter sssersl nlaal.s II
i1et 4fa a.4sols gst.Az - te
A-rt3a the IS anls AL, ii tae
-1l 1f4lscr fc41e l1e hearts ~ tae
eolo1lsts gaa ouce more. and a.
tnei0 IleF n44 Hot 1een forgotten 1aI
tlt ~ a. ~ Strange t.ftea SHORE.
AS tAls brave hanaEll II
ooloulsts Lif.e SUSPECTED - sse.nE
tne SIPS tlAt = new it.8a.el
e'llff1l,tf - iAe lo4m ~ dreasii-l d s.
ease. Nxs oIou-lt Nlieh RoaLd almost
annini.@te taeI aaHd. Iaess shEs. GA
tae.I say froai krlH-e, ha8 stoned III
sgale I-9sls ln lne Vest inaa s-aads.
aua t.te cEeas had there contracted Tie
yellow Fever. winch tAey uos had come
e. p-Ant 60 Iile sOI " lle ues Col lns
Tor s-cs g. COME Soon after the
ARRIVAL II these SHIPS. ta- dlse&>e broke
out 2Ao1g tae t9loDlsIs. lue nrs.
f.eIlm Was S4uEole, tle 0oseraor.
wAo d.ed, aud Was baued m zee lo1
under tne sbadow Ot tle IS llte banner
81 France, which he had unilred there
himself. Tie seat III government was
moved - New Orleans ln lIls. and C
remained there until the Americans
assumed possession * the country.
Crossing the bridge, Deer aud Hom
Islands, low saud prougs, resembling
the shape ~ pOWder-h0En, are seen
on the left. Al night tne red CUTS ~
the lighthouse on Horn island Is
visible Tor miles. In the distance some
twenty nlles to the West, ami visible CA
a clear day from tie bridge is
ship island. These Islands oil the
GuII are very low and sandy,
aud from a chain, or break water along
tie coast, the water between them and
the main land Is called the Mississippi.
sound. Snip island IS about elgnt
miles long. and IT. greatest width II
about half mile. On the west end
of THIS island Is a fixed white light,
and near Il j. the fort, built by Gen.
Benz. +. Butler during the late ciyl
war, when tins island was made the
rcnde ezyOus OF the expedition against
New Orleans.
TINS place was used as penal settle
ment during the war, when tile mere
nod OF the commanding general wa,
the signal 10 send there amy citizen OI
New Orleans, male or female, for Ben
jamn would have order. The National
Board OF Health has established
quarantine post on tins island, where
inyalids may bc taken care OF and in
Tested ships fumigatcd. Ihls island ls
reached from Biloxi 10y sail-bOats.
After crossing the bridge, the next
station reached is Biloxi, popular
watering place situated on the sound
slxty-one miles from Mobile, and eighty
from New Orleans.
The Shady Grove and MontrOss are
among the leading hotels. This place j.
celebrated for It's bathing, fishing and
fine oysters. Sail-bOats are in abund-
ancc. The hotels front the beach To
receive the balmy sea breezes, and u
short walk from the station. One mile
bcv0nd Biloxi are the Southern Meth
odlst camp-mccting grounds. Camp
meeting Station Is situated on the sc;t-
shore, where camp-mcetings are held
every summer. Ne VIII continue our
writing from BeauyOir, the home of
jefferson Davis, ex-prcsident OF the
lost cause.