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The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13
SLEEPING ON FEATHER BEDS.

"Do you sleep on feathers ?' asked report
er of a professor of the Ohio Medical college.
II did when was boy" replied the solemn
NJ. D.. "but haven't done it since"
"Why not?'
"WeIl, 1 do not think it is conducive to
health to do so. You see there are apt
to be so many bumps and depressions in
the surface of feather tick, and that alone is
enough to condemn it. Through the day the
body is in so many positions and the joints
are bended so often that at night ones
limbs should be perfectly straight, so as to
give the blood chance to circulate freely.
The body cannot lie perfectly straight on a
feather bed, and, besides, the soft, downy
couch enervates one and tends to make one
yawn, stretch and lie with doubled up limbs.
'Thus he gets too warm, and soon a coverlet
is thrown back and very likely a cold results.
Then the head sinks into the feather pillow,
and often the side buried thus will perspire.
This is uncomfortable, and the sleeper turns
over. The moist skin is exposed 10 the night
air and cold results. Then it is so hard to
wake up when sleeping on feathers It.makes
one lazy. Sleep seems to be the chief
end of existance, and when one is
foIea y e t sse M the @ bed BY ths Of the
and stretches himself for hours aftorvarS,- -aIId-
the ennui follows him all day. and when at
evening he retires to his chamber filled with
the determination to study or read, the sight
of the billowy bed tempts him to stretch upon
knows it he is too drowsy for anything but
sleep.
"a person does not need as much sleep as
people who use feather beds generally take,
and the same persons when they lie on a
spring mattress or a straw tick for few weeks
are surprised at their own freshness and vigor.
The Germans use feathers almost universally,
and they claim to be hardy race, but any
one with ordinary observant powers can see
Germans age much earlier in life than other
people"
EYES," said Walnut street mattress maker,
when the reporterinformed him of the doctors
opinion, ''and we sell very few feathers to any
but Germans. / agree with the doctor in
every particular, and speaking of beds, you
would be surprised to see what do every day
in the houses of wealthy people. They may
have magnificent residences, fitted up with
sumptuous furniture and costly bedsteads,
but the beds are shocking as a rule. These
are made of topsy turvey mattresses; they are
not level, and probably they smell badly.
The proper way to have bed is with padded
spring mattress for foundation, and a sheet
over this is all that need be under the body,
then coverlids to suit the occupant and weather.
'Of all the people, and l have customers
among all classes, the Hebrews have the most
comfortable beds. Iadvertise extensively in a
Jewish paper, because know they of all peo-
pie like good bed. And really this careful
attention TO the beds is a great gain, for with
how much more vigor could man go forth to
his daily work if he has enjoyed a good
nights rest.'-Cincinndti Tames-Stdr.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13
CATS S.

We have dog-shows why not cat-shows
The cat has been domesticated quite as long as
the dog, and is in some respects more remark
able animal, as the folklore of many nations
and the observation of modern savants testify.
Although, too, owing to the nocturnal habits
of the feline race it is hard to prevent crossing.
and there are therefore, fewer distinct breeds of
thedomestic cat in given country than OF the
domeSticated dog, it would still be possible to
compass much interesting variety in cat ex-
hibition. To say nothing of the best-known
type. the familiar tabby, which often reaches
noteworthy size, there is the admired Angora,
whose long, silky hair is of dusky white; the
Siberian breed whose hair is red; the Chart
reuse or Maltese, which is of bluish-gray tint;
and the Spanish, orso-called tortise-shell, whose
hair displays mixture OF black, white and
yellow.
It is not, however, in color only that domes-
ticated cats differ widely. There, for instance,
is the gloved cat of Nubia, the Chinese cat with
ears turned down instead of up, the twisted
tail cat of Madagascar, the short, turn Gated tail
of the Malay Archipelago, and the entirely
tailless cat of the Isle of Man.
As regards the remoteness of the period at
which the dog and the cat were domesticated,
it is true that remains of the former animal
are found in the lake dwellings of central
Europe On the other hand we read of the
cats in Sanskrit writings older than the begin
ming of our era, and we find it pictured on
Egyptian monuments of Pharaonic times.
Moreover, the cat. being sacred to Isis, was
often mummified, and some of the cat num-
mics date from four thousand years ago. In
our day, cats are distinguished for attachment
to localities rather than to persons; but it may
be doubted whether this was so in ancient
Egypt, where for ages they were treated with
unyarying kindness and even with venera-
tion.
In one particular. feline intelligence surpass
ANYTHING exhibited by dogs. Repeated exper-
iments have verified the almost incredible fact
that cats conveyed in bags or baskets to distant
places can find their way back to the point of de-
parture. According to the well-known natural
ist Mr. A. R. Wallace, this marvellous achieve
ment is due to an extraordinary development
of the sense of smell, which enables the cat to
takenote of the successive odors encountered on
the way and to follow them back in their proper
inverse order. 1t is doubtful whether even this
hypothesis will explain all the recorded exam
pies of cats faculty for identifying localities
traversed blindfold
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13
A HUMAN OWNING ROD.
a Man Who Always Feels an Electr
Shock When Near Minerals.

Shock When Near Minerals.
81 read an article entitled The Divining
Rod with considerable interest" said Mr..
John Homles, of South McAlister, 1. T., "es-
pecially as am myself gifted with the phenom-
inal powers of which the article treats. My
first experience with this power was thirty-two
years ago, when | was boy of ten years, and
it is not likely to be ever forgotten by me. |
was sent by my father one day to look for
some stock, and as l was crossing a mountain
not far from my home | felt strange sensa-
ton all through my body, something like an
electric current. AS l proceeded it grew
stronger, until at last l stood rooted to the
ground. 1t took all my strength to tear myself
away from the spot and when did lost no
time in getting back home, and for months
afterw9rd | could not be prevailed on to go
near that mountain. Two years later rich
vein of copper was discovered on the mountains
where had my first experience with the mys-
terious power. The supersitious people of the
neighborhood loved to relate my adventure,
they believing that the FAIRIES had guarded this
treasure for centuries, and had tried to abduct
me; they also predicted terrible calamities to
befall those who had broken into the fairy
treasury. But miners kept on and all of them
are rich men now.
This power, for which I know no name,
seemed to develop in me with years, until / be-
came so accustomed to it that paid but little
attention to its manifestations. and it was not
untll ABOUT three years IIldG became aware OF
the fact that was so to speak, living mineral
rod. Since that time, however, l have expert
mented with and made study of this gift of
nature and l am convinced of its virture in To-
eating minerals or water. Singularly enough.
in locating minerals l am as helpless without
the twig of hazel or peach as a surveyor with
out his transit. may walk over the ground
and feel the current all through my body, yet
without the indicator / am unable to define the
exact locality of the mineral But the hazel
twig has never failed to locate even a coin or
piece of metal hidden by parties desiring to test
the powers of the divining rod.
about year ago my work was so situated
that had to walk about one mile to and from
my field of labor. At one point on the road
always felt the electric current. Finally con-
cluded to try the hazel and learn the cause of
the sensation. l found that the protruding
ledge of lime rock was the agent. 1 Ihave never
heard of mineral existing in lime rock, but l
broke off a few pieces and sent them to the
School of Mines to be tested. l was surprised
to learn that therock contained Isl troy ounces
of silver to the ton. This seems but small
quantity of mineral, but still its presence attrac-
ted my nerves. / have often been asked why /
do not cast my lot among the miners Of the far
West, but am not familiar with mining, and
am sensible of the fact that it requires money
to succeed. Some day, however l may take
my hazel twigand seek my fortunein the Rock
les. ."-GlObe Democrat
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13
'TWIXT THE LORD AND ME-.
BY ANNA D. WALKER,

"'Twixt the Lord and me-" said good old John,
There's communion rare and sweet,
There's bond of love to depend upon,
There's tryst at the mercy seat.
There's a Fathers hand" said good old John,
There's Fathers kindly face,
There's wayward, wild and frOward son,
There's mine of richest grace.
"There are promises exceeding great,
That are meet for every hour,
They are made for me in my low estate,
They're part of my princely dover.
"There's road that's sometimes rough and
steep,
There's a strong, yes helping hand,
There's watchful eye that will not sleep,
There's heart that can understand.
''All my woe and cares, all my want and pain,
All my sins and weakness quite,
There's cleansing power to remove each stain,
There is power to set me right.
"There are gracious acts that none can know,
But myself and my dear good Lord,
There are beaming smiles that on me glow,
There's many a wonderful word.
"There's poor return" said good old John,
For all of this love and care,
But then, you sec, I'm the LORDS oOL.
And for me he can but care"
-ChristiQn at Work.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13
miscellaneous.
FIDELITY and DEPOSIT COMFY
OF MARYLAND,
No. 7 NORTH CALVERT STREET,
BALTIMORE, Nd.

rs authorized to become sole surety on bonds of ET
ecutors, Administrators Guardians ReceiUers, Isus
tees, etc., and In all undertakings in judicial pro-
ceedings.
Guarantees the fidelity of salaried octrs clerks and
employees.
Receives money on deposit subject to check and al
IoaCs interest thereon.
Makes loans on approved collateral.
Is a legal depository for Court and Trust funds.
Manages Estates for Executors, Administrator,
Guardians Trustees etc. Collects rents incomes etc.
Acts as Transfer agent or Registrar for stocks or
bonds Of Municipal, Railroad and other corporations.
Receipts for Walls and assumes their safe custody
acithout charge.
4 Does not act as Erecutor administrator, Trustee,
Guardian or Receiver.
-:OFFICERS
CLINTON P. PAINE, President.
EhWJH Lh0HD L; 4, JACKSON, 4 vice-Presidents
GEORGE w. BISHOP, Treasurer.
HERMAN E. BOSLER, Secretary.
WILLIAM A. HAMMOND, General Counsel.
-DIRECTORs:-
Lloyd Lowndes, George Gator,
Robert Ober, James d. Mason, Jr.,
Thomas q. Basshor, Lloyd L. Jackson,
Jos. X. StOneLraker, Seymour Mandelbaum,
George w. Bishop, Francis E. Waters,
Clinton p Paine, Charles E. Fink,
George Wartieh, James Sloan, Jr.,
John b. Mcdonald, John III. BOsler,
HI. Crawford Black, Edward j. Codd,
N. Rufus Gill, William A. Hammond,
Frederick H Smith, Henry A. Parr,
Andrew ID. jones, Wilbur f. Jackson.
Edwin Warfeld, Sept. 81. soy.
JOHN S. CUTTINGS. VIM. HI. BOSLEY.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13

rE-"Do you believe that absence makes the
heart grow fonder Mr.. H. ?'' asked Mrs. Hen
peck. II dunno. l might scare up some
liking for you if you'd go away for about three
hundred years"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13
THE HEIGHTS OF WAVES.

All sorts of fnonsense has been written about
waves mountains high" The truth is that
when ship is pluDging down the back OF one
wave and is at the same time heeled over till
her rail is close to the water. the next wave
looks as if it would sweep completely over the
vessel, and therefore appears as big as noun
tain. Lieutenant Qualtrough says: find
reports of heights of 100 from hollow to crest,
but no verified measurement exists of height
half as great as this. The heights reliable
measurements are from A to As feet-in itself
a very remarkable height. Waves having
greater height than thirty feet are not often
encountered" The height of wind waves is
called the 'fetch." That means their distance
from the place where their formation begins.
Thomas Stevenson author of the Lighthouse
Illumination" and father of the well-known
writer of our day, Robert Louis Stevenson,
gives the following formula as applicable when
the fetch is not less than six sea miles: The
height of the wave in feet is equal to 1.5 multi
piled by thesquare root of the fetch in nautical
miles" Let us suppose that in gale of wind
the waves began to form 400 miles from the
ship you are on. The square root of 400 is 20,
which multiplied by is gives 80 feet as the
height of the waves around the ship.
Now, it is well-known that in every storm
there are occasionally groups Of three or four
waves considerably larger than the others.
Captain Lecky is one of the opinion that these
are caused by the increased force of the wind
in the squalls which are feature OF every
the result of their size. Waves 200 feet long
from hollow to hollow travel about 10 knots
per hour those 400 feet in length makes q
knots; and those of 600 feet rush forward ir-
resistibly at 80 knots. Let us suppose now.
wave 400 feet in length and 3S or 40 feet high
rushing along at 81 knots 1t overtakes a
slower wave making about 20 knots with
height of 25 feet and length of 200. The two
seas become one, forming at the moment of
their union an enormous wave. Just at that
moment they meet one of those steamers called
ocean greyhounds," which, as every one
knows, sacken speed unless it is absolutely
necessary for safety. She is butting into the
storm at the rate of say eight knots an hour.
She runs plump against great wall of water
which seems to rise suddenly out of the gener-
al tumult, rushing at her with height of As
feet or more and speed of over 80 miles per
hour There is a fearful crash forward, accom-
panied by deluge. and as the tons of water
roll off the forcastle deck, it is found that dam
age has been done, and the officers on watch
enter in the log the interesting fact that the
steamer has been struck by tidal wave."-
st. Nicholas.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13
Standard of Education.

According to Ruskin, an educated man ought
to know these things: First, where he eis-that
is to saw, what sort of a world he has got into,
how large it is, what kind of creatures live in
it and how, what it is made of, and what may
be made of it. Secondly, where he is going
that is to say, what chances or reports there are
of any other world besides this, what seems to
be the nature of that other world. Thirdly,
the present state and wants of mankind, what
is his place in society, and what are the readest
means in his power of attaining happiness and
diffusingit The man who knows these things,
and who has his will so subdued in the learn
ing of them that he is ready to do what he
knows he ought, is educated, and the man who
knows them not is uneducated, though he
could talk all the tongues of Babel.
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13

~ After three-year-old Frances little guests
had departed, her mamma asked:
Frances, do you like little girls to visit
your"
''Yes'm; like little children to come unto
me, for of such is the kingdom of heaven"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13

s9y- "Now locker here, young uns," said
an exclusive Arkansas mother, coaching her
children in regard to their table manners when
a stranger was to be guest at dinner II don't
want any of you to tech that nice new butter
knife yer pa got in a rattle the other day.
That's fer comp'ny only, mind ye, an I'm
goin to put it on speshly fer that strange guest
to use, an when the rest of We want butter you
iist dab in with yer own knives an let folks
see that you know what good manners is"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13

eE-"I wonder why we don't use a capital
letter in spelling jail penitentiary,' and the
like"
The Baltimore County union. [volume] (Towsontown, Md.) 1865-1909, 1890-12-13

sR-"Now, madam" said the bric-a-brac
dealer, "here is an elegant bronze vase in gen.
uine repousse work The nautical scene on
this side represents Jonah and the Whale "
II only see the whale; where's Jonah ?''
'You note that distension near the tail ?''
"Yes" "Well, that's Jonah"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-20
HOME NEWS.
NETWORK CITY.


Jon,cs BRADY and Frank Warenburg both OF No.
I O33 Second-ave had night on July II, when Brady
knocked Wardenburg down and cut his head. war
denburg was taken to 81. FrGncloS Hospital "herc
he died Yesterday morning. Brady was promptly al.
raicned I'm the Yorliyllle Police Court, and was hciu
without bail:
The funeral Of the Rev. Father J. T. Cole, pastor
OF the Church of the sacred Heat. at Mount Vernon
took place Yesterday at iames's Church. In James
st. The burial was in Calvary Cemetery
Naval Post. G. A. r.. viii present Il standard OF
co,nrs n tbc Sundayschool II the old John street
church tonight There will be addresses by Major
General O. 0. Howard, the Rev. Dr. W. W. BoVdish
and Commanders p L. Fly m and F. ii. Grove
Chm Fong. who was arrested last December on the
charge Of forging drafts several Chinese firms, waa
admitted to bail yesterday in the sum 0 T"oo. Joh
r. Dolan and jacob Ritter became his bondsmen.
The MAYORS Marshal issued CG3 licenses last week.
for which 81 ESQ - was received and the receipts
for Croton water for the week were 9l57,276 81.
A ufellke figure Of John Ericsson, the inventor Of
the Monitor will be placed view at the Eden Huset
This week. being If many recent addluohs l" lhe
largo collection Of wax groups. Two sacred concerts
will help to make an attractive programme To-Day
4 meeting Of the business Mems Republican Or
canizoton Of the IXth Assembly District will be
held tomorrow evening {. c. ohayne, the Rev hr
Waters, ex.Judge IIigley, Charles ID. SweeDy ana
Mahlon Chance Will make speeches.
secretary window has Instructed special Treasury
Agents Whitehead and Chance to investigate tA'
charge, brought against shipping Commissioner James
G. Reed who i. accused OF conducting his ohce loosely
and Of treating sailors in an arbitrary way.
secretary window has directed Collector Erhardt 70
close the cashiers office in the Custom House at p m
on saturdays during July and August, 50 far as bua
ness viii permit.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-20
APPRECIATION.


In view Of the universal dissemination of newspapers
the ol the public remain IN a startling condition
of ignorance with pet 10 the manner IN which they
ARE prepared. remember Onrc, 4 number of years
ago. sitting in railway car just behind two old Con
nccticut farmer who to pass the time On their journey,
bought New York Tribune OF the train boy. one OF
them slowly put h, spCctacles ana prepared 10 read
The news aloud to hi companion. II happened that
the paper had been folded wrong side out, 50 that tie
advertisements uppcrmO-t, and the venerable man
RECALLING his complnlon with IA long dl7selth
ton on the merits ~ Doctor Jabbcrway's CclchAt Il
All sufficient specific, which cured everything from
chronic rheumatism 10 watcr-bllstcfS. lie tOlcd
patiently Oh, pronOuncne the Latin names after a
system exclusively his own ana dcVourins with uncOn
ccalcd wonder all the elaborate descriptions of the
internal economy Of humankind, while his listening
partner sat with bent head and mouth aglpc. nOdlng
approval from time To time When the last line Of
the advcrt,cmc finished the reader laid dow n
The sheet and the ewes OF the two friends met. Both
were for few seconds, too deeply impressed 10 speak
Then the who had been silent all the Willie found
voice cnnngh to gasp Waal | VaOw That fcllcr
Greeley docs know heap, naow don't he2"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-20

Another attempt made in the supreme Court yes
trrd,r 10 -orur " release writ of hacls corpIs Of
FEac-.o NJ Aco,ta Foster from Ludlow Street JAIL
Foster failed - appear for examination u supplementary
proc rdne- ud gincnt obtained hv Chal-, d. Frrdcr.
lc., 1851 and fined ~ 80 - the amount u the
Jud.mouL llr adludccd IN contempt and a commit.
reut issued which, however he wa, not arrested
unit Apl II. 1880 Ia release wa~ demanded Yesterday
ON technical grounds Judge Andrews said tat althouh
had c.Imncd the papers the commitment was rcg.
udr. he believed, and h. could lot interfere lie took the
papers but reserved his decision. JUDGE Andrews also
said that De- could hear motion for rcargumcnt The
motion, however. not made.
writ OF habcs- corpus issued by Judge Andrews.
Of Supreme Court yesterday In accordance with which
John Fitzpatrick Liverpool Jack" will be brought from
Sing Sing prison morning. effort will be
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-20
1rcEy cAprrRr or BOLD THIEVES.

william Kennedy, Of 40. 410 Fat Ohehundr.d and
,,, bi,t.. and John Shea Of 80. 72 Watt.-st. were
he'd 10 answer charge Of larceny at the Iombe Police
Court Yesterday morning. On Friday evening they Grove
lp 20 The Ola Dominion Line pier, near West and Beach
stole bale OF cambria that was CONSIGNED 10
firm in RALEIGH y. g. The drove rapidly away and
TUNED up Broadway. George Bong, young clerk, Of
40. 112 fy-tlirdst seeing the wagon going up
town. jumped for ride. At HoWafd.st a man
jumped on the wagon. and with oath exclaimed .
'Turn down some side street and get nd Of Tho goods.
What are You doing BroadwayT' They turned into
Watt,-st and Bong jumped OIL. Thinking that some
thing was wrong. the young clerk told Officer OBr'cn
and Detective MallOw who standing al the conner.
They follow the wagon and caught Shs and Kennedy
as they making arrangements with hquordaler
10 keep goods mint. The steamship authorities
were Informed and Identified The bale the stolen
their por two hours before.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1890-07-20
D0IyGS or THE SEASIDE ASSEMBLY.

AVon-by.thc-Sea, July 10 Especial The Seaside ~
scuby exercises opened this morning with cXerci,, under
the direction Of the Rev. Samuel W. Clark, u Paterson
y J at II 80 o'clock The Board Of Directors hold IT,,
annual meeting. NiccPIc-dnt a. J.. Turner Of New
YORK, presided Bonjlmln AlbeIt-On, Thomas WaIman
Edward Bachelor the Roy. George G. Maddox, and t
Rev Alexander Henry the members present. The
Board listened the report Of the secretary, William NJ.
Abcrt ratified an bills for expense, during the present
year. John Ward Stmson Of the NewYOik Institute FOR
Artist Artisans gave 4 lecture 10 a-s'Inbagr u art
student. IN The afternoon He outlined the IN
hc futcndcdhs classes here to pursue lie also spoke Of the
great need artisans ia America. The demand
for growing, but they must BE- genuine and well
trained 10 iii IT, He spoke Of the wisdom and far
,iphtcdncs, Of Germany France and even Eng-land In
founding Institutes artist artisans and Of the popu-
Iarity Of the In this country because supplied
thoroughly American training for youths.