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The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
YOUNG SMOKERS, READ THIS

College Statistics Which Prove the Evil
Effects of Tobacco Using.
New York Evening Post.
An interesting study has been made at Am
herst of the effects of smoking upon the men,
bers OF the graduating class. In this class Il
per cent. have increased in their physical
measurements and tests during the four years,
while 80 per cent. have remained stationary
or fallen off. Separating the smokers from
the non-smokers, it appears that those who do
not use tobacco have gained "a per cent. in
weight more than the smokers, 81 per cent.
more in height and 40 per cent more in chest
girth, while in lung capacity there is differ
ence of S.36 cubic inches in favor of the nom
smokers. These figures show the same tend
ency as those compiled by DR.. j. W. Seaver,
the instructor in athletics at Yale who found
that the ron-users of tobacco among the
seniors show gain over the users of 90 per
cent. in height, 25 per cent in weight and 66
per cent in lung capacity Dr. Seaver has
kept certificates of this sort for eight wears,
and finds that they show an equally decided
advantage for the non-smokers during the
whole period. He notes the interesting fact
that not only do all the candidates for the
crews abstain from tobacco, but that only one
man smokes among all the prominent athletes
in the different fields Of activity This is
highly significant, though seldom considered,
tendency of the passion for college athletes.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05

was fixed at that place. Solopg as the subject
remained mentally passive the galvanometer
needle remained quietly at zero, but as soon
as word was spoken to attract his attention
the needle would at once be DETECTED though
no muscle had moved. \ noise outside, a
door opening, or any incident that would
cause concentrated attention would have a
marked effect on the needle.
1t is now proposed to measure the relative
strengths of various mental efforts, as. for
instance, working out problems in mental
arithmetic or geometry reading English,
Latin German, or any other language, in all
of which processes it will be easy to ascertain
by the movements of the needle the respective
degree of effort made by the person expert
mented upon In this connection it may be
mentioned that Charles Dickens remarked that
the mental effort involved in learning short
hand was equal to that of learning several
languages. This humorous idea can now be
put to an exact test.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
THE POWER OF THOUGHT.
Ascientist Who Thought Hole Through
an Inch Plank.

"A Scientist Who Thought a Hole Through
an Inch Plank.
Pittsburg Dispatch.
a writer in an electrical journal has pro-
posed to measure thought by means of the
heat developed within the brain acting upon
athermopile. The proposition was received
in some quarters with considerable scepticism.
The thing, however, can easily be done. Not
long ago celebrated electrician stated that
he could "think hole through an inch board, y
and by connecting drill so that 1t could be
actuated by the current produced he actually
did it.
A. Il. Dolbear, writing on this subject, saw
that the experiment, far from being new or
impracticable, was carried out in this country
more than twenty years ago by DIR. Lambard,
Harvard College. thermopile was con-
neeted with delicate astatic galyanometer,
and person selected for the test. The in
diyidual was placed in reclining postuer-
ana the thermopile touched his head. A GER
tam place was found where temperature
changes In the skull were more quickly ap-
parent than elsewhere, and the instrument
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
BUILDING PERMITS.

Permits to the following were issued for the
week ending Friday, July 8:
One two-story and basement brick dwelling
17x32 feet, for Mangum & Stockett, on lot 2
square 723, No. 15S d street northeast, to cost
$4,000.
One two.story frame dwelling, 17x4o feet,
for John Keyes. on lot Is, block 10, Mount
Pleasant, to cost $500.
Three two-story frame dwellings for Will
liam l.. Bramhall on lot I, square 1883, Six
teenth, between A and streets northeast, to
cost $780,
One two-story brick dwelling and store.
24x40 feet, for John Miller on lot AZ, reserva-
ton d, No. 119 Four-and-a -a-haf street south
west, to cost $1,000.
One two-story brick stable 2Ox2O feet G
inches for I. F. Schneider, in rear of 1921 Q
street northwest, to cost $500.
Three two-story and basement brick dwell
lings, for John VI. Gregory on lots 20. 81 and
%, square 1006. Nos. 604, 606 and COS B street
northeast, to cost 81 500.
One three-story and basement brick dwell
ing, 25xS0 feet, for L. H. Emmert, on lot
%, square 1876, No. 1888 New Hamnshire
avenue northwest, to cost So, 600
One three-story and cellar brick dwelling.
1882 feet, for II. L. Mann, on lot "a. square
965, No. 1920 Massachusetts avenue, north
west, to cost $4,000.
One three-story and basement brick dwell
ing, 20x32 feet. for Mrs. E. G.. IngersolI on
lot 92, square 1875, No. 1926 P street north
west, to cost $4,000.
One three-story and basement brick dwell
ing, 2Ox32 feet, for Mrs. E. NJ Ware on lot 92.
square 1856, Nc. 1924 street northwest, to
cost $1,000.
One two-story brick dwelling, 16x4O feet.
for Jacob Franz on lot 9, block ID, Bright
wood, to cost $4,000.
One two-story brick dwelling, 12x20 feet. for
Caroline Betz on lots SO and 81, square AL.
NO. 1927 West alley, to cost $500.
One three-story and basement brick dwell
ing for Mrs. E. d. Lovette on lot 2. square 6.
kalorama, No. 1905 Twenty-second street
northwest, to cost So, 800
One two-story and cellar frame dwelling.
2ex32 feet, for James Watson on lot 20, block
So, thirteenth street extended, to cost $4,000.
One two-story and cellar frame dwelling.
3lX3o feet, for Thomas C.. Thomson on lot i
block II, Takoma Park. to cost 81, 800.
One three-story and basement brick dwell
ing, 17x2S feet, for George w Boyd on lot 2S.
square 75S, No. 203 Maryland avenue north.
east, to cost s., 900.
One two-story and cellar brick dwelling.
19XlS feet, for John McKenna on lot 63,
square 76, No. 14l4 Thirty fourth street north
west, to cost $4,000
One two-story brick dwelling for Henry
Noll on lot q, square 416, No. 1917 Eighth
street northwest, to cost $4,000.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
The CaterniIIars-

The force of men employed by the Parking
Commission this season have planted but few
trees in the streets. They are now busily en-
gagged in waging war on the caterpillars by
destroying the cocoons. The superintendent
gives the welcome information that no such
large influx OF the disagreeable pests as oc-
And, in fact, the truth of this assertion NAV
now be seen by any one who takes a seat In
the parks. A large number of the species of
trees. upon which the caterpillars prefer TO
feed have been removed, and millions of the
worms were destroyed by rayaging parasite,
work this summer.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
A Chicago Solomon.

Boston Gazette.
A famous Chicago lawyer once had a sim
gular case to settle. A physician came to him
in great distress Two sisters, living In the
same house, had babies of equal age, who
so assembled each other that there own
mothers were unable to distinguish them when
they were together.
Now it happened that by the carelessness of
the nurses the children had become mixed.
and how were the mothers to make sure that
they received back their own infants?
but perhaps" said the lawyer, ''the chill
dren weren't changed at all.
"oh, but there's no doubt that they were
changed" said the physician.
"Are you are sure OF it."
Perfectly"
"Well, If that's the case, why don't you
change them back again? don't see any
difficulty ia the case"
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
PARIS REAL ESTATE METHODS
French Customs in Regard to the Sale,
Lease, and Transfer of Land

French Customs in Regard to the Sale
Lease, and Transfer of Land
A recent bulletin issued by the Chicago Real
Estate Board contains an article on real estate
methods IN Paris. Much OF the article has
special reference to the history and geography
of the city and to description of the princi-
pal points of interest. The facts in regard to
the sale and transfer of French real estate are
furnished by the Secretary of the American
Legation and Paris real estate broker. Some
interesting comparisons are made in regard to
the business customs of France and the United
States.
There is no real estate board in Paris
Sales are principally made through advocates
and notaries. There are nearly 5000, 900 land
owners in France. There are over 1900, 600
whose holdings are less than two and one
half acres each. The height Of buildings for
residences or business is limited by law to not
over six stories. The value of real estate in
Paris is low as compared with New York or
Chicago; $50 square foot for the land being
very high price. Business is scattered over
the city, not confined to particular streets as
in the United States.
Real estate is described on the public
records with a minuteness and detail un-
known to the system of this country. full
description of the superficial area and all
buildings being given, including bounda-
ries and abuttals, party walls, ancient lights
etc. Country lands in France are described
with the same care whether woodland or
cultivated, pasture or recently planted, how
the land is enclosed, with fence, stone wall,
etc. Property is sold either by private con-
tract, public auction before notary public,
or by the courts. Thirty years undisputed
possession makes the title absolutely good
The French laws and forms in many cases are
the same as here. Regarding marriage and
the mutual rights of husband and wife they
are, however, very different. marriage con-
tract regarding the property generally made.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
If A WOMAN BOSSES THE JOB.
She Makes the Lot of the House Builder
Miserable One.

She Makes the Lot of the House Builder
Miserable One.
Detroit Free Press.
A man named Jones built house out in the
suburbs of the city, and he mentioned, half
apologetically to the builder, that Mrs. Jones
would be around occasionally to suggest
little changes she mightwant made in the plan
Of the house.
Occasionally? ? said the builder, when telling
the story afterward. That woman put in an
appearance three or four times every day,
from the day the cellar wall was laid until the
last nail was driven and l had turned the
house and her over to the paper-hangers and
decorators, and one of them has been sick in
bed ever since he finished the job, bee ause of
his efforts TO please that woman.
She'd come around every day with her
mind changed regarding all of the orders she
had given the day BEFORE and she'd want to
know the why and the wherefore of every
nail that was driven into that house I'd be
hard at work when she'd come buzzing around
with:
'What are you doing that for? ~
"Well, because it has to be done, madam -
l would say.
'But what for? don't believe l like it
done that way. And believe I'll have that
closet changed and some drawers put in and
the door made smaller. And I've changed
my mind about that window in the dining
room.''
"But the order has been given for the win
dow sash and
"Oh, well, you can have the order counter
manded. I've been thinking the matter over
and I'm sure Wouldn't like that kind of
window. And don't want but two shelves
in this closet.''
"You said Monday that you wanted three
and we've made three for it,,
swell, use the other one for something else.
I've changed my mind. What's that man do
ing over there?"
"He's sandpapering that doorframen
I'm not sure l want it sandpapered.
SIT will have to be sandpapered before it
can be finished up.''
"Why?"
"Well, because it must"
II don't see why"
She couldn't see "why'' about ANYTHING,
but she felt herself to be ''born architect -
81 know just exactly what want" she
would say. "And Pm going to have the house
built to suit myself.'
Well, 1t was built that way, and such look
Ing thing it was. She has something changed
about it every day of her life, and she told
friend of mine that If she ever built again she'd
have the whole plan changed. She changed
II fifteen times while we were building the
house. Give me anything on this earth but
woman 10 boss me at my work.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
AT KENs1NGroN PARK.
Rapid Development of This Attractive
Suburban Town.

Rapid Development of This Attractive
Suburban Town.
The suburb of Kensington Park, which is
eleven miles from the city on the Metropolitan
Branch of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad,
is undergoing rapid improvement and lots
there are being disposed of in large numbers.
Fifteen houses have already been built and
Mr.. l.. F. Dudley has just taken contract to
construct six more. The handsome residence
of Mr.. B. IL. Warner, which is to cost $12, 900
when completed, is now under roof and will
be ready for occupancy by the latter part of
the summer. All the streets have been ma
cadsmized, board walks have been laid
throughout the subdivision and over seven
hundred shade trees have been planted. Dur
ing the past week q meeting of the citizens
was held, at which it was decided to start a
subscription fund with which to erect Pres
byterian church on a lot which has already
been donated for that purpose. Since lots in
this subdivision were placed on the market
over three hundred have been sold leaving
about one hundred to be disposed OF. During
the past week Easterdsy & Haldeman have
sold lots In Kensington to the following per-
sons: q. j. Dunbar, six lots; G. B. Matthews,
two L. F. Dudley, two, and L. F. Jordan, E.
c. Stewart, Mrs. Sue B. Ker, DR.. Howard n.
Walton, William G. Mertz, A s. johnson, F.
Bates, w. II. Valiant, /. w. Maxon, and A.
Lamond, one each.
The Sunday herald and weekly national intelligencer., 1891-07-05
A New Subdivision.

A syndicate has purchased the estate of
Mr.. Alfred Reh, containing twenty acres, at
Forest Glen. This property adjoins the SUBJ
urb of Kensington and is between that sta
ton of the Metropolitan Branch and Capital
View. The land viii be subdivided into
building lots at once and placed on the
market. Streets will be cut and graded and
sidewalks laid
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
4 Great Sensation
Columbia, S. O.

Over the slaughter Of $50 Suits, for
merly sold at SIS, $3.50, sl6, $3.50 and
s25, at this season Of the year. I am
determined to reduce my winter stock
at sacrifice. I have placed these
garments, giving you good line to
select from, for $40 in cash. This is the
greatest offer ever made by any one,
showing I mean to dispelse of the
goods if the price will move them.
These garments are strictly frst-class
IN every particular. Nothing like it
has ever been attempted before. The
public has been mis!ed by such sales,
but my offer is genuine and no hum
bug, and if you doubt it all I ask is Al
inspection Of these goods, or you may
write to some of your friends in the
city for information of this great sale.
Only $40 per Suit! You will regret it
if you do not secure one Of these bar
gains.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

The Alliance made q formal contest
for Congressman in all States and one
Territory last year, and this is the aggre-
gate vote cast by that party in each:
Colorado 5,2o7, Illinois 669S, Indiana
1910, Iowa 4,7@o, Kansas 63,924, Ken
lucky lo,o5523, Louisiana 95+, Michigan
s,5l3, Minnesota 24,57o, Nebraska a.
S97, South Dakota 1881, Oklahoma
Territory for delegates to Congress-
1923. The total vote polled by the
Alliance was thus 230,342. In Kansas
and Minnesota there was a sort of Goa
lition in some districts between the
Democrats and Alliance, which polled
1854 votes in Kansas and 20,S06 in
Minnesota.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

"Circus advertising has changed very
little in It's general style during the last
twenty years. said r. E. Hamilton,
who has just prepared GG0,0G0 words Of
advertising for Barnum's great moral
show. "People have become so accus-
toned to the big aGjectives that 60
with the circus bill that a moderate
statement of all the wonders to be seen
within the big tent would not attract
attention. They are an important part
Of the show, but it is very exhausting
work this season finding adjcctives big
enough to give an idea of half the Won
ders that we are going to exhibit"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

another; and the traveller must look
% lind many hills to climb and bad
places to tight his way through. But
The ship stopping in the trough of the
sea will find no safe and pleasant and
peaceful haven and the traveller halt
ing at hills will get nowhere. We have
been told it all time and again IN the
same metaphors, but the need for being
:old It seems to lessen but slightly.
During the war, and before it, for all
We know, there was song Of one line
and 10 special tune, maybe belonging
20 something the rest of which was
generally forgotten or neglected. II
was just:
"There's a good time coming, boys,
Wait "a little longer"
It is a capital good song FOR the Win
dow on rainy day, one merit being
that the performer may fit an air to it
according to his fancy. One Of the
best things about it is that it is mostly
true.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Detectives Guarded The Wedding Gift-
From tie Philadelphia Press.

During tie ceremony, ana afterwar0
until the bride and groom started away
on their wedding tour, the AstoTs' pri-
vate detective kept both eyes glued to
the tira, the necklace, the riyiere, and
all the other diamonds. They are esti-
mated to be worth considerably over
$20G,OO0. Yesterday morning the gifts
were deposited III the vaults which
hold the marvellous treasure Of Astor
jewels, worth enough to make half q
dozen people very rich indeed.
Everybody is wondering ho" much
the wedding cost-that is, course, ex-
elusive Of gowns and gifts. One who
is competent TO Judge places the entire
| expenditure 1t about 5000.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

To allay pains, subdue inflammation,
heal foul sores and ulcers the most
prompt and satisfactory results are OBJ
aimed by using that old reliable reme-
dy, DR.. J. H. McLean's Volcanic Oil
Liniment.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Lei: the Alliance iroI:r i;eiiSio;!s Sccui'!cs.

!'@AHEI.i>: Pa, Evi;. !".-MsiIar!
H9tclIi-on, living five miles southwe.;
of N-es: lIiddicSsex, recently joined =
Farmers Alliance cub, understanding
that it was not 4 secret society and
therefore wo2!G not come under the
ban Of the United Presbyterian Church
Of which he was q member.
After being initiated he found reason
to change lis mind. IEe determined
to 20 before the elders and confess that
he had unwittingly sinned against the
ordinances Of the Church.
Forgiveness was extended to him
provided he woult; leave the Alliance,
which he did promptly.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

Bad blood causes dyspepsia and dys.
pepsia reacts by causing bad blood. Sc
both go Oh, growing worse, until the
whole system is poisoned. The surest
means Of relief for the victim is q
thorough and persistent course Of Ayers
Sarsaparilla.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Yet he Kept Right On.

Mabel "Haven't told you Il hun
drel times not to kiss me ~
Jacques :"Ies, / suppose you have"
Mabel: "Well, if you knew how
hard it was for me to say it you
wouldn't make me do it,
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.
REMOVAL.

T HAVE CHANGED MY PLACE
I of business from the J. D. Cash
building to the Office lately occupied by
DR.. Sampson Pope, on Friend Street,
two doors below the Observer office,
where I will keep on hand q full line
Of Domestic, Davis, New Home,
Wheeler & Wilson, and other Sewing
Machines, also some OF the best makes
Of Organs. Orders for Pianos filled at
short notice, and satisfaction guaran-
teed on all sales. If you want a Sew
ing Machine, Organ, or Piano, don't
iail before purchasing to call on
D. B. WHEELER.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12

IF you suffer pricking pains on NOV
ing the eyes. or cannot bear bright
light, and find your sight weak and
failing, you should promptly use DR.. J.
H. McLean's Strengthlng Eye Salve.
% cents 4 box.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
trecuentlV accidents

Frequently accidents occur in the
house hold which cause burns, cuts,
sprains and bruises; for use in such
cases DR.. J. II. McLeans Volcanic Oil
Liniment has for many years been the
constant favorite family remedy.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
PASS,R n
WEST BOUN

vSewberry-. % Ar Newberry.. Is
A, CTIsPeti;tS- CoIP; ~ Prosperity. %
Al trains lily except Sunday. conree-
from Charlesn, Augusta and the West, and
I I4r me Sortnnd East via the s. c. R,y and
For furthelaformation apply to
c. N. WARD, S, r PTcTE,, oeff5' =
Genl Mager, Genr pass sa,+
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1891-03-12
JOKES AND JINGLLS.
HER M.LSU EELEILLED.

HER WISH FULFILLED.
II want 70 be an angel"
The hired girl at the twilight trilled.
She kindled the fire with kerosene
Next morning, and had her wish
fulfilled.