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The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30

take as good standing position as she can
and then try to contract the abdominal
muscles and draw the abdomen in and out
without breathing The chances are she
can't Go it. In this case she can clasp the
hands over the abdomen and use them to
help her.
''She has let the pelvic basin tip outward
so that the fat it holds falls over the edges.
She wants to turn it up SO that it will hold
its contents, and good standing will help
this. while the contraction OF the muscles,
if preserved in, will result in shortening
them permanently.
"A good exercise for & fieshy woman is 0
straighten the arms, and bring them for
ward and upward as far as they can be
carried without following the back and
without rising on the toes; take long
breath and repeat, not too rapidly, until
tired. This has TO be done cautiously to
avoid the risk of strain, but the general
idea is to imagine yourself unicorn with
horn growing out Of your forehead, and
reach up in the direction in which 1T IS pro
truding.
Bending exercises are directly valuable.
Clasp the hands over the abdomen, contract
ing 1t as much as possible, and bend at the
hips as far as you can without bending the
back. Put O short stick on your back, If
necessary, to be sure you are keeping 1t
straight, and persevere until you can bring
the body into position at right angles with
the legs Don't relax the abdomen when
the breath is given out on rising. IL this
exercise is too difficult, put one foot on the
round of a chair and thea bend.
STAND erect, extend the arms and swing
them and the shoulders, revolving the upper
part Of the body on the hips but no ding
the hips in position. Then bend the left
knee and try TO touch the floor between the
feet with the fingers of the left hand, hold
ing the right knee firm. Repeat with the
other knee and nand but carefully, and de-
/ sist at any feeling Of shock or strain.
''Stand cree and raise one knee after the
other as IL you wero going up stairs.
DRAW the arms back. relax the leg mus
cles, and drop on the heels. Let the arms
swing forward to preserve the balance and
help in risi 2. Keen up this squatting
motion until tired. Do not keep up any
exercise long enough to produce lameness.
There are three motions that are good
for the spine, all TO be practced while SIT
ting. Contract the abdomen, and try by
an effort of the will TO Obliterate the hollow
in the snal! OF the back which spoils SO
many, otherwise good, figures Keeping the
waist contracted, twist 20 one side and then
to the other, without moving the lips, until
the face fronts as nearly as possible at right
angles, left and right, 10 the lover part Of
the tody.n
There are enough other exercises 20 fiil a
volume, but this is what Prof. Checkley is
doing, believe, on his own account, with
out leaving 1t 10 me. His book Is not pub
lished yet, hut he propoes 10 call it "A
Natural Method Of Pnys al Training" his
IDEAS are attractive because he holds that
woman has aa absolutely even chance with
man IN the development 81 the body
ELIZA PUTsAM HEATos.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30
VIRTUE IN THE HANGMAN's ROPE.
An Old Alabama Farmer Solicits q
Piece to Cure Fits.
From the Ne,c York Press.

From the Ne,o York Press.
BIRmNGHAM, Ala, March 10. - The
average Alabama farmer Is as sunerstitious
as the most benighted heather. He is thor
oughly convinced that toads, snake skins,
rabbit feet and goose heads possess secret
powers for good or evil. while II good ripe
subject dreams. or thinks he has dreamed,
that he is going to die, nothing will con-
vince him that the dread event is not near
at hand. IL he does not Immediately enter
into or arrange for his funeral, it is because
some sympathizing friend has dropped a
snake skin on his doorstep that he may find
it and tie it around his ankle wrist or neck,
that being an infallible protection against
the angel of death.
A few DAYS ago an old fellow of this class
entered Sheriff Smiths Office and asked for
piece Of the rope with which Gilbert
Halves, the murderer, was hanged.
81 hearn that the hangin' TUX place all
right Yesterday, and come in ter git a
piece OF the rope. Do you reckin | kin git
itg'
"Weu, [ don't know" said the sheriff.
"What do you want it fora"
Gifts"
"FitsW
'sYas. My darter has fits--had 'em er
long while--en ] lowed that If kud git a
piece OF that thar rope, why Kuu cure EN-.
Don't you reckin kud?
II have never heard Of it before said
the sheriff.
oval, I've hearn on it fur / doa'5 know
how long en- somehow ernuther l believe in
it. Maybe it's only suspicion or witchery,
but somehow I've sot my mind that it Will
cure 'em. Anyhow I'd like to try it IL
could git piece on it..
"Wnats your nameg Where do you liver
"Wal, my names Morrison-James Nor
rison-James 4. Morrison.if yer want it all,
en- | live out here at Five Mile, just tothor
side Of Blockton."
'But | don't understand how you are
going to cure fits with piece OF rope. How
do You do itP
"Wal, reckin it's mighty easy. Ny
darter III tie the rope around her neck, en-
don't allow she'll have any more fits. il s1e
do why then recKin they wontt be 80 hgrd
es they most times is--that Is. don't feckln
they will list do know that SECS hed EN-
mighty smart for the last sixteen er seven
teen years. Had 'em 50 ba she Kudaeht
cit married. On | reckin that's purity tlre'
some bad, aim. itP
"Yes,o was the reply. that's awful bad"
"Wal, do you reckin because inayue you
amt sot on that way OF lookln ~ ~ tnar
amt nothin' in it, do you recAinF
mo-
"Wal are yer goin' 70 gin me the ropei
II yer Is IA ike t. git IL on 60"
+. tnis point II the argument tire rope IN
oues ION vas produced, aud about two
n 4 length vas cut and given 70 the old
man. who. a. he left. remarked:
oval, maybe you don't THINK u, DUB me
mad my 'arter
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30
WANTED, A TRIM FIGURE.
YOU CAN'T BE STOUT IF YOU
STAND PROPERLY,

Says Mr.. Checkley-How Women May
Get Rid OF Flesh They Have No Use
For-Is Woman the Stronger Instead
of the Weaker Vessel?
tCoprtqhtl
NEW YORK. March 29.-Prof. Edwin
Checkley, whose system of physiculture is
the latest announced and is attracting con-
siderable attention, does not acquiesce III
the theory that woman is normally and
must remain the weaker vessel.
The professor goes SO far as to claim that
given three girls and three boys who shall
be subjected by him TO precisely tie same
training, no matter how much stronger the
boys may be at the start, the girls will come
out equal or very probably ahead at the
end OF year.
"In every respect but one, said he yester-
day, 'the woman is, or ought to be, the
superior animal If she had a mans fight
ing courage / should be a afraid of her"
Considering the fact that ''mighty little
ChecklevD-he weighs only 1875 pounds but
can lift twelve times his weight, and has
the agility proper to one VINO was orougeU
IN among tumblers-never finds himself in
company in which he is not the strongest
man this statement SOUNDS raolcal. ;,
when | was studying IN ballet school, +"
ne explained in justification, tine giris VINO
were taking the exercise we're more than a
match for the boys In spite OF the I'M
pediments OF skirts they would vault FENCES
three feet high. In wrestling matches they
could throw me or any other boy. Buu tney
hadn't fighting courage. II boy got mao
and they saw fury in his eyes, they "ouIu
stop exerting themselves and cry. IN InaC
way they could be beaten, put tney nau Vne
muscular advantage"
Prof Chcckey has knocked about the
world good deal, and claims to have OBJ
served that tradition has more TO 90 IMAM
has nature with the "weakness OF women. "
Tales of the King OF Dahomey's amazon
warriors seem TO him matter-of-course mar ,
rations, for lie SAYS an Indian woman VIII
carry load of 100 pounds on four days
march, and turn nonchalantly 70 get sup
per, while her husband, who has rldden
horse the whole distance, VIII be
knocked out ard good for nothing. 10
70 &c heavy cable chains while Keep
ing house aud bearing and sucking
children would kill men, but 10 IS
not long since birmingham women dld u
aud maintained fair health average. Cnl-
nese women are as strong as their men, ana
wherever women lead an active life they
approach the other sex remark ably close IA
strength and excel in endurance. A ao-
mans vitality Is recognized as greater than
NAME, sometimes il appears q be double
his. II size doesn't wear C lrseis her clTcnla-
lion is apt 70 be better, because ber Il sues
are softer, and as for the nervous disorders
which beset he sex, Prof. cheekley u quits
u the oplaion that Ia ordinary courtesy
aud fairness womea ought 20 leave these y
their husbands.
M, Cheekley las a clear eye, rudy
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30

Lawyer-Do you understand the nature
~ an aathi Coorsd Wltness r sab
IAwyer~-D0 you understand lie nature 81
an oath, ] sayi ColQred witness f9pres-
sigelyl-aan. 1 have draw mules Ia Lou ;,
iasny for nigh onto forty year. ~-sopaerpittf
Journal
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30

A VALUABLE AcQUIsTTIos.-"W What ca:
YOU DOR asked Tho editor. well, | can't
write. aud can't edit, aud ! amt got no
literary judgment; but II YER want man
that's all muscle D. blame for writln' libels,
I'm the Teller you wa1t--seeF -Hdrpers
L.l.al.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30

FsHAflc GgsIrs-~i never Use notebook -
ioi down my IDEAS. ! find y handler 70 mate
noiHs 90 ny cuts.
ms friend latter glance n The cuffNl~Nbat
whit Chalk s-1ffFe uaafe k<pYess.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30

"Dooroa, / am eetiiag deaf. What shall
/ Dor
30 40 10 tha state house. TIE legislature
VIII give q hearing ID most hag oaa. ~ bosf0R
on4efff.
TnK rims Wfen a CONGRESSMAN Il ao1t ~
order u when b. aas bern es&f all night with
lae bsye.-~hgafeB Courier.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1890-03-30

Says Mr.. Checkley-How Women May
Get Rid OF Flesh They Have No Use
For-Is Woman the Stronger Instead
of the Weaker Vessel?
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
Rudden's Refrigerator, Baby Car
rInrna Etc Etc
Tbo National safe Deposit Company
Cor. I5th ST. and y Y ANenne.
DAUGHTERS OF THE REVOLUTION

4 New Society 20 Perpetuate the
Memory Of Patriotic Women.
1t is proposed 60 form the society Of
Daughters Of The American Bevolu-
ton. Its purpose is to gather materials
for history, to preserve souvenirs Of
the Revolution, 10 study the manners
and measures OF those days. 10 devise
the best methods Of porpetuating the
memories Of our ancestors aud Cele
lrating their achievements Especially
Is II desired to preserve some record Of
the heroic deeds Of American women
Any woman Is eligible TO membership
who is lineally descended from an an.
C,stor who assisted In establishing
American Independence during the war
Of the Revolution, either as a military
or naval officer, soldier or sailor. or
civilian. 1t Is most earnestly requested
that those women eligible for member
ship will send their names to Miss
EuEcnia Washington, Registrar, Si3
Thirteenth street northwest
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
Potomac club Regatta.

The second club regatta Of the Poto.
mac Boat Club yesterday afternoon was
quite successful, and the races, Of
which there were four, were closely
contested and exciting. Fischer won
the senior singles, and Mcssrs, Fisher,
Norton, Smithson and Sawyer the
senior fours. The event Of the day was
the race between the Fights A green
crew, coxswainod by John Hldlcy
Doyle, defeated the clubs champion
eight by three lengths. The last race was
between junior fOurs and was won by
Rhinohart, CillCy, Pierce and Doyle
After the racing a dance was held in
the club house.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

The class Of 02 from the Naval
Academy NJ Annapolis last night gave
class supper at the Arlington before
separating tor their summer vacation
Twenty eight Of the cadets were pres
cnt aud w + Hobleizcr presided and
acted as toast master. The tOasts,
The President and the Flag, were
drunk in silence r. X Crank then
responded to the regular naval toast,
SwcC,hearis and Wives. II. T.. Fer.
rusOu. 20 The Secretary Of the
Navy" S. a Moses, to The Glass OF
'02, and J. C. Breckenridge, 10 Lieu.
tenant Waiufinht."
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
DEATH OF A VETERAN BOATMAN


captain Botts Of the steamer Leary
Closes an Eventful Career.
Captain Daniel S. Belts, formerly Of
the Inland Scaboard Coasting Com.
pauy. but more recently Of the Potomac
Steamboat Company, died at the Provi
dencc Hospital Wednesday night, aged
70 years AT one time he was quarter.
master on the yacht Mohawk, and at the
wheel when she collided with the
steamer John Gibson, running between
New York and Georgetown At the
time Of his death Captain Belts was
commander of the steamer George
LCary Of the Norfolk line He served
through the war, both In the Army and
Navy and received wound in his leg
at Autietam.
His funeral took place from the
Ltary' wharf at 8 O'Clock this after
noon 1t was attended by Mount Yer.
non Council Junior. q. u. a. NJ
Meade Post, G. a. r., and the officers
of lhe Potomac Steamboat Company.
The Rev DR. Mcador OBLIGATED, and a
quarl,tte rendered selections of sacred
music The wharf was decorated with
mount ing Cmblcms
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
LEMON ELIXIR.


- AAoahahA A+ethuh btAhAs
For bfiousuess aud constipation, take
Lemon Elixir.
For indigestion and foul stomach, take
Lemon Elixir.
For sick and nervous headaches, take
Lemon Elixir
For sleeplessness aud nervousness, take
Lemon Elixir.
For loss Of appetite and debility, take
Lemon Elixir.
ForfeYers, chillsa aud malaria, take Lemon
Elixir.
Lemon Elixir viii not fail you IN any Of
the above diseases, AL of which arise from
q torpid or diseased liver, stomach, kidneys,
owels or blood.
PREPARED only bY Dr. H. MOTLEY, At
lauta, Ga.
scc. ana 500 per bottle. sold By drug
gists.
Prominent MinisteF " rites.
After ten years Of great suffering from
indigestion, with great nervous prosiration,
bilinusness, di,oTiered kidneys aud cOnst-
psiiou, ! baye been cured by Dr.. Mozley's
Lemon Elixir, and am now a well man.
Rev. q. g. DAVIS,
I'D. NJ F. Church, South,
No, - Tatuall 81, Atlanta, Ga.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
leaving WIN GOOD MI.hs.

Mr.. Andrew Wiegand who recently
resigned hls position as assistant super
iniendent Of the pIojeCtile shop, Navy.
Yard, 10 take charge Of the Carpenter
Steel Works AZ Reading, Pa. was pre-.
scented last evening By the employees Of
his shop with a handsome gold headed
cane aud a set Of drafting Instruments
as q mark 0f tbeiI esteem. Mr. Wiegand
is enc II the most skilful machinists
Of The Yard and his resignation is Te-
eTCttcd both by officers and men.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

The old and well known Washington
ConliDontals will give a grand excur-
sion to Bay Ridge on Monday next
One Of the features Of the excursion
will be a crab boiling, and the boys will
serve their many friends with boiled
crabs The company will make its first
appearance in new uniforms, aud there
will doubtless be a large crowd who will
avail themselves If the opportunity to
spend the day al Bay Ridge in company
with one of Washington's crack militia
companies.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
noys can't lie Anything EI,o.

Mary NJ Howard, who resides at No,
1909 Corcoran street. some days ago
complained 10 Major Moore that a crowd
Of boys made practice Of gathering 10
front Of her house and making lots OF
noise. The Major referred the letter 10
the lieutenant of the precinct, AMI the
outcome was that five boys were brought
before Judge Mills this morning. Mrs.
Howard did not seem disposed 10 give
evidence against them, however aud
the case was dismissed.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

Rev Frederick d. Power, who re-
sides at No. 1897 Wallach Place, had
Joseph Ambush, a coloTed man, ar
rested last night for entering his house
and destroying property. Il seems that
Ambush bad a grievance against a col
oTed woman who was employed by MT.
Power, and he went in the house and
tore up uumherof garments belonging
b her The charge of destroying pri-
vale property IS made by this won IN
- lose name IS Elizabeth Boston.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

CatTiua Hudson charged with keep
ing her lar open after hours forfeited
her collateral The other day IN the
Police Court To day her bartender,
Charles Hallgtl, came Toto court aud
pleaded guilty 10 the complaint Judge
Mills placed the tine. under the cirCum-
stances. a. $40, and allowed the for
feiled collateral 70 apply TO the pay
mgut Of il
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

Edgar A Kennedy a painter, while
81 work on q house on Pennsylvania
avenue, between Twenty fifth AMI
Twenty sixth streets northwest. yester-
DAY. fell from the sCatf0ld and sustained
serious injuries 10 his head aud back
lie vas taken 10 bis home, liza Fourth
street northwest, where Dr. Scott
dressed bis wounds
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

Officer Trammell last night arrested
julius, better known as Peck Adams.
and placed him behind the bars at the
Fifth street station When Trammell
first undertook 10 arrest Adams he
claims that the man took refuge IN an
grave 10 an old cemetery.
Later, however, he captured him at his
home. corner Of First and q streets.
Adams Is charged With wife beating.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

From ne kNJeh.
Uncle Zeb- There Is no fun In that
George What isitg
Why, here Il says
Wheat, 90 to IS, small demand. "
Oats IS TO 3D. upward tendency. -
Corn, 80 10 80, variable "
Why, that a market report
Ttis2 Blamed If ] didn't think Il
vas another Of those funny dialogues. -
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
a swipdier Trapped In Lypohburr.

According to information receive
from Lynchburg, Va, Lord Charles
Neville. 4" otherwise known as " Niscount
Blake" is In Jail there for obtaining
money under false pretenses, Neville
is known 10 the Washington authorities.
and bis picture occupies a conspicuous
place In the rogue's gallery at head
quarters, While In Warrington he
passed under the name Of Charles Net
tcrvillc, and represented that he was re-
lated TO the Nanderbilts His pecula-
lions were quite numerous. and he was
arrested by Detective Mahon Ia 1887
and turned over to the Lynchburg au-
ihOlilies.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
SELLING LIQUOR TO MINORS.
Judge Mills Imposes Heavy Fine
and Speaks His Mind

Judge Mills Imposes n Heavy Fine
and Speaks His Mind.
Henry Murray, who keeps a saloon
at No 1905 Seventh street, was fined
The maximum penalty Of $50 by Judge
Mills this morning for selling liquor
10 minors.
Murray sold Frank Moore, a 10 year.
old boy, a halfpint Of whisky, and he
and two other boys named Edward
Louckcv and Frank Lowcraft drank It.
They were found 10 an intoxicated CON
diiion by Officers DAILY and Elgin
in imposing the fine Judge Mills
said lin my opinion there Is no viola.
ton Of the law so damnable as that of
selling liquor TO young boy and Great.
ing within him an appetite that may
result in his ruin and perhaps his
death. Mr. Murray's counsel noted
an appeal
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

a clergyman after years n suffering
flHuI tLll Iuallsaue disease, latATras aui
Vail!y trying every known remedy az ias
found prescription which completely
ClrGi and saved him from death. Amy sur
ferer from tlis dreadful disease ssnItuz
d saltaiiressed stamped envelope % Pros
fHssHr = a. Lawrence, s. Warren street,
Ata farkl Hlil receive the recipe free %
...r-.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

Commodore Sutton has for some time
been very anxious % have a aew boiler
placed 10 he police boat Joe Black
buru Yesterday afternoon he ascer.
iaiCtd that The Commissioners had
made a contract with Charles Ward Of
Charleston, ~. Na for neg 5000
boiler TIE Commodore Is consequently
happy
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

1Ir Howard ClaEett lhe clerk Of the
Police Court who las been confined b
Lis home for some time by sickness.
was allie % bl about yesterday lie
leftIaat night % q vacation which Will
- spent % HE AeR Jersey seash9re ne
gnFIs
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

Early in The week Raymond Horse
man. charged with yagTancy, told Judge
Mills a very clever story, and, under
certain promises aud conditions. he was
granted bis liberty. Horsemau was be-
fae IFS Honor again today On the same
months iu Jail
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

While trying 10 get onto a cable ear
a The corner Of Seventh and G streets
Ills morning Mr d g Bicken fen aud
sFTaiued bis wrist He was taken iu a
. carnage % lis home
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16
The Personally Conducted Tour TO
Niagara rails via PennsylvanIa
Railroad on Thursday Next


Niagara Fails via Pennsylvania
Railroad on Thursday Next.
The singularly attractive features en-
bodied IN these tours have made them not
only popular and sought after, but they
have stamped the Pennsylvania Railroad
with all the credit for one Of the greatest
modern railroad achievements-that OF
making travelling equal TO being in ones
own home. Under the attentive eye OF
tourist agent and chaperon, who are always
on the alert, looking after their temporary
guests, the tourist has no bother or worry,
but gives himself up TO the full enjoyment
and pleasure Of the trip. The prospects for
the last one, Thursday, August 81 are very
bright.
This tour will leave Washington by spc-
cinl train ~ Pullman Parlor Cars and Day
Coaches az 7.tO a. m. Baltimore, Union
station, at $50, aud arrive az the Falls at
y p. m. Rouudtrp tickets, valid for ten
days, allowing a stOp-on at Watkins IN
Tier direction, will be sold at $40. Il
viii hc well to remember that this is the
ia-' opportunity 90 enjoy one Of these very
-'l,Dt sud ple5surable outings, and i'm
mediate attention should be paid TO secur.
inc accommodations, which will be given
az on application to Pennsylvania Railroad
Ticket offices.
The daily critic. (Washington City, D.C.) 1890-1890, 1890-08-16

Tou rfsguE III our.
. Mahogany s.doboard- former price. si0o;
now SEQ
sixteenth Century Suites Chairs. 1 Sido.
buarc I Table-formor price, $40. now ssS5.
Parlor Suite, 3 pieces former price. $500,
now $40.
These are only q few OF the specially
marked goods, and these prices are for cash
aud no deviation VIII he made.
W. IT. UOUGUrON g Coz,
t3ls and 1850 4 SO n W.
Kudden's Refrigerator, Baby Car
riages, Etc, Etc.
This responsible instaImeut c-tahH tnmcut
IS centrally located 40 go and 932 Seyeuth
street northwest and is nov making cut
prices ON Refrigerators, Baby Carriages, and
oil other lines of goods needed for the sum
mer. Goods sold ON q cash basis on easily
raid iustailmeuts.
Tho National safe Deposit Company,
Cor. 10Th st. and \. v. Avenue.
Storage FOR sgverware, JeweIry, Laces,
Fine Goods and valuables OF all kinds.
Charges moderate Safe deposit boxes for
rent az the very lowest ratios.