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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
WARMTH BY CURRENT.
The Alternating Electric System Put
to a Novel Purpose.
HEAT IN THE Pudding WORKS.
A New Application for Street Traction
Snapped Up by Yerkes.
FORCING CABMEN TO BE HONEST
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH


Nikola Tesla, who in lecture before the
American Institute of Electrical Engineers
prophesied that before long we should be
able to dispense with wires in the electrical
lighting of our houses, states, in a commu-
nication to the Electrical Engineer, that he
has received many letters from noted ply
sicians inquiring as to the physical effects
of alternating currents of high tension. Mr..
Tesla holds that as body perfectly well in
sulated in air can be heated by simply con-
Meeting it with source Of rapidly alter
mating high potential, such phenomenon
ought to be utilized. The human body is,
for the purpose, fine conductor, and if a
person insulated in a room. or no matter
where, is brought into contact with such a
source of rapidly alternating high potential,
the skin is heated by bombardment Just as
by the pounding of the masseur.
Mr.. Tesla suggests that with properly
prepared apparatus physicians might find
in this treatment a means for the cure of
various types of disease The heating
would be superficial, and would result
whether the person operated on were in bed
or walking around the room, whether
dressed in thick clothes or reduced to
nakedness. In fact, as Mr.. Tesla graphic
ally puts 1t, it is conceivable that person
entirely nude at the North Pole might
keep himself comfortably warm in this
manner. This may appear a somewhat e1-
travagant conception, but during the next
few years we shall in all probability become
accustomed to far greater marvels in cleo
trical development.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
DISEASE IN SCHOOL.
No Child Should Be Admitted Inside
a Month After Recovery.
CHEWING GUM FOR THE TEETH.
People Who Are Always Laughing Get
Wrinkles Early in Life.
MODERN ADULTERATION OF FOODS
WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPArcH.I .

WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH-l
'Vital statistics of our large cities show"
said an eminent health board doctor to me
recently, "that there are many unnecessary
deaths which are caused By carelessnesso or
ignorance in sending children to school
The recent agitation In Pittsburg is good
thing, but am speaking generally and not
of any particular city now. At this season
of the year the deaths from diphtheria,
scarlatina, whooping cough, typhoid fever
and bronchial troubles lead the lists The
change In the weather, and the approach Of
cold waves, make children very susceptible
to these diseases, and generally they are not
properly isolated by their parents. During
all contagious diseases the utmost separation
should be demanded between the sick ones
and the rest of the family.
AS it now is, however, the children often
suffer with some OF these diseases several
days before they call in medical aid. They
continue to go to school, where, closed in
the hot, crowded rooms, the poisonous
germs are easily given off to other scholars.
Children conyalescent from contagious dis
eases are often sent to the public schools
long before the disease has really left them
entirely, and before their clothing has been
disinfected. The result is easily imagined.
Dozens of other children in the school are
taken down with the disease and an
epidemic follows. 1t ought to be a criminal
m1sdemeanor for parents to send their
children to school when in this condition.
Speak about close, ill-venti1ated rooms?
Why, 1 would show you 10 deaths that have
occurred to children attending public
schools through contracting contagious dis
eases from those who are convalescent to
every one that died from taking cold in hot,
close rooms. Ventilation is great boon,
and sanitary inspectors may enforce that in
the schools, but the more insidious disease
Just spoken of must first be headed off A
child that has been sick with any of the
contagious diseases should not be allowed to
return to his school duties inside of a month
after recovery"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

century, have turned their attention to the
question of purifying the air in their tun-
nels. Between the lines fiat tube is laid,
in which, at short intervals, are valves
opening upwards. To the engine a con-
trivance is fixed in the shape of second
funnel, emitting the smoke downwards.
The opening of this funnel glides over the
surface of the tube between the lines, and
discharges the smoke thereinto, through the
valves, OF which one is always open and in
free communication with the moving fun
mel. The smoke is carried through the
tuhe to a Roots blower half mile distant,
and is there consumed, having never en-
tered the tunnel at all. When the locomo-
tive is travelling in the open air, the down.
ward funnel is closed, and the ordinary fun
mel of the engine resumes its functions
The communication of the moving locomo-
tive is said to have been as perfect as that
of a stationary engine and boiler with it's
chimney,
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
The Best Thing for Stubborn Cough.
From the Kimbail Is. d. Graphic. J

From the Kimbail Is. d. Graphic.l
While the columns OF the Graphic are
open to any and all unobjectionabe adver-
tisements, yet it is quite impossible for US
to speak knowingly of the merits of the
various articles of merchandise advertised.
Particularly is this true of patent medi-
cines But there are exceptions OCCASION
ally, and noteworthy exception is the
celebrated Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
This now universally known medicine has
been advertised in the Graphic for four or
five years, but not until recently had we
any personal knowledge of its wonderful
efficacy, which has come about through the
prevailing influenza and the stubborn cough
that has SO often attended it. In the writer's
family this medicine has on several occa-
sions this winter cured a cough that bafled
apy and all other remedies; and the num-
Der of families in Kimball and vicinity in
which this remedy has been used with like
effects attests to its value rs O specific for
coughs and colds Of every nature rTsu
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Chewing Gum for the Teeth.

'sFor people who are too lazy to brush
their teeth twice day." remarked dentist
the other day, II would recommend the
chewing gum habit as substitute 1t NAV
be that half the girls who chew gum do it for
the purpose of having white teeth, or it may
be because they like to keep their jaws
going. Whichever way it is, the truth
cannot be denied. Chewing gum a little
each day does improve the teeth. It
cleanses them Of tartar and all impure mat
ter, making them as white and pure as il
lust brushed with toothbrush. The gum
generally gets into every part of the mouth,
rubbing and securing the teeth way up to
their roots. 1t also starts the saliva of the
mouth to flowing, and between the friction
of the gum and the spittle the teeth get
very good cleansing.
'EDid you ever notice that girls who are
habitual gum chewers have white, pearly
teeth? We'll, have. When a girl comes
to me and furtive1y takes piece Of gum
out of her mouth before entering the chair,
/ conclude at once that she has fair white
teeth. She generally does, too. 1 advise
many to chew it as good preserver for
their teeth. They may forget to clean their
teeth with a brush night and morning, but
they won't forget to chew their gum"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
NEW YEAR ADVICE.
Bob Burdette Suggests Some Resolu-
tions for This Time of Year.
NO USE TRYING TO BE TOO GOOD.
The Establishment Of Rules Proves ,
Proneness to Do Evil.
BEING GOOD ENOUGH TO ONES SELF
WRITTEN FOR THE DISPATCH,

It probably occurred to you, my boy,
some time this morning that this would be
a fitting time to introduce series of good
resolutions in your system of government
While am not very pronounced Mug
wump-which indeed is an impossible thing
I am thoroughly convinced that every
day in the year is good time to reform
things. And, also, that about everything
on this old planet needs reformation about
three times day, and even then it won't
stay reformed half the time, ten minutes
after the headache has passed away.
Man, by which term mean everything
that breathes and is capable of meanness, is
sometimes at his best when he is unable to
90 anything, good or bad. "It was good for
me to be afflicted" remarked the Psalmist.
He was correct; and had We been his spir-
itual adviser-"we?" Yes, I or you, or
any other man living-he would have been
afflicted great deal more than he was.
Nothing makes US so piously mad as to see
people initiate our faults. A man has less
charity and tenderness for his own besetting
sin in other people, than cat has for rat,
or dog for the cat
The Benefit of Physical Aff1iction.
One of the mixed benefits of physical
atflictlon or disability, is that while it may
incapacitate man from doing great deal
of good, it keeps him, in measure, from
committing any vast amount of deviltry.
Doesn't make him any better, necessarily,
any more than it makes a man better to
hang him or send him to Jail. Even the
wolf restrained his evil passions and didn't
bite or steal so long as he had the bone in
his throat. But he was wolf Just the
same, and if he had died in that spasm of
harmlessness and gentleness he would have
died wolf.
So, my boy, hope that you will not
enter upon a career of inva1idism to help
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Perfection of Wood Mosaics.

The wood mosaic industry is carried to
great perfection in France. The scale of
colors is extremely rich, as no less than r.
600 different shades can be used, SO that all
descriptions of paintings can be faithfully
reproduced in this way. The great advan-
tage of this mosaic is that IN case the colors
should fade they can be restored to their
original freshness By planning, because the
with the paint. The mosaic is durably
affixed to boards with the grain at right
angles, so that no atmospheric change can
affect it
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
The Thea,rophone In London.

An attempt was made last year in Paris
to establish ''theatrophone" service SO as
to enable people in all parts of the city who
were unable to reach the principal theaters
to turn on as much or as little of an even
ing's performance as they wished to hear,
on payment of small fee. The
system answered so well that it has
been introduced in many Paris clubs and
restaurants, and is extensively patronized
by the mercurial and pleasure-loving
Frenchmen. London has now followed suit
and trial hos just been made of the system
at the Savoy Hotel with a view to its per-
manent adoption.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
might be made little easier by shifting
some of your work off on somebody else.
! VIII Keen You Busy all Year.

might De made little easier Dy snlItlnS
some of your work off on somebody else.
VIII Keep You Busy all Year.
Whereas, The only way to make your
work easier is to work little harder.
Some of the recreations you had laid out
but without any intention of burying them
had just leetle smear of pitch on them.
True, you have made up your mind to clean
house pretty thoroughly this January, but
there was just little lump of leaven you
were going to leave in a corner here and
there; questionable form of fun and spice
that you arn't quite ready to give up.
Now, my boy, if you are going to be as
good as you ought to be, all these things
win have to 60 Don't be the least bit
afraid that such radical reformation will
make you any better than you ought to be,
and SO lead you into transgressing your first
resolution. 1 will give bond in a fabulous
sum that there isn't a particle of danger.
Still, if you think there is, you might order
your wings this week, in order to be ready
for the transformation. Heap of grip in
the country yet!
Tho Sin of Selfshpess.
Resolved, That will be good to myself.
Specification: That is an excellent reso-
luton, son. 1 don't know but it should
have the first place ON the list You
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
The Annoying Rubber Foot Fever.

A correspondent in rubber journal calls
attention to the injury that may be done
through ignorance of the effect of rubbers
on the feet. He says that if a man is suffer
ing from corns he can quickly secure relief
by going to the chiropodist; but if he is in
the throes of rubber foot fever, he must
adopt more tedious remedy, and be patient
until the removal of the cause and liberal
bathing of the feet has effected cure.
Rubbers should only be worn to keep wet
out, and they should be removed the
moment the wearer gets indoors. Failure
to note this gives man wet feet in far
worse sense than if he had waded through
mud ankle-deep. 1t is this tendency to
drive all the moisture upwards that has
always prevented the adoption of rubber
anles
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27

The Heilmann tests are now being prose-
cuted in France. and it is proposed to equip
a line with the system between Calais and
Paris The principle on which the engines
are to be constructed will be the renewal OF
electrical energy by utilizing the slopes.
Tn making the descent the engines run by
their own weight and acquired speed, and
by thus setting the dynamo in motion will
restore to the accumuiators portion Of the
energy dispensed on the inclnes.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Live Wire Cutter for Firemen.

A new live wire cutter is made so safe,
by means of insulation, that it is practically
impossible for anyone cutting the most
highly charged wires to receive the slight
est shock. BY its use firemen will be able
to clear away without fear Of danger from
current the wires torn down by falling
walls. As it is about five feet long, the
operator can stand on the cross-arms of the
poles, or on ladder, and reach consider
able distance.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Aluminium In Photographic Apparatus.

Aluminium ought to supersede brass for
Photographic lenses, and the metal parts of
cameras By its use the weight of lenses,
hanges and adapture would be reduced
nearly one-third. The revolving tripod
heads fixed in the bare boards of cameras
could also be made Of alininum with
advantage, as they are much too heavy in
brass. The new metal might we'll be used
for dark slides instead of the heavier and
less compact wooden ones now in use. For
very suitable, as tine action of most of the
chemicals used in photography is but slight
on it.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Artificial Voices.
Electricity

EIectrlcIly.I
A knowledge of the physiology of the
human larynx has made it possible to sup
ply artificial voices to persons who have
been deprived of the one nature gave them,
and a number of cases exist where the cavity
has been opened, and larynx made of suit
able material with rubber membranes has
been inserted and become practically useful
in speech
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Art in Table Knives.

A curious fashion has found its way into
the manufacture of table hardware. The
handles of table knives are now made in
china to match the plates. There are sets
for each course. Those for poultry have
heads of tie victims and little fluffy chicks
and ducks upon them; those used with the
game course have tiny flights of partridges
and miniature long-legged snipe painted on
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Electric Launches for the Sea side.

Electric launches, which have for some
time been quite popular on English rivers,
are now being used for seaside excursions
A prize has been offered for the best de-
sign for an electric launch to ply between
Paignton and Torquay, in Devonshire, and
also for 65-foot launch to carry 100 pas
sengers in coast trips
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
EIoorPd,

Dyspepsia is speedily f1oored by Hostel
ter's Stomach Bitters, purest, pleasantest OF
stonachics, most effective of tonics. Heart.
burn, fiatulencc. the sinking sensation in
the pit of the stomach experienced by dys.
peptics, in brief, all symptoms-and they are
many and perpiexing-of indigestion ale
banished by the Bitters, which is Darticu
larly eificacious for biliousness, mala ria
rheumatism and kidney complaints.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
The Shape Of It.

Harper's Young Peopie.1
"Dennis," cried Pat, "will yez ever pay
me the TWO guineas yeowe me?"
''Sure L will, answered Dennis, readily.
'T'll pay We, never fear. 'Tis only two
guineas, boy, and I'll pay ye in some shape
or other"
'Faith, Dennis" replied the quick
witted Pat, "ye'd better make it as near the
shape of two guineas as ye can"
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
To Remove Shine From Diagona1s.

To bring shiny diagonal back to appear
ances of respectability lay the garment on
table, wet flannel with cider vinegar, and
rub the shiny places until they have disap-
peared. Then hang up the garment in the
shade to drys
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1891-12-27
Purifying an Inferno.

The railway companies of the old London
Underground, after inficting semi-sufoca-
tien On their passengsfs for quarter Of .
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-27
OUR BOYS IN BLUE.
n Summary OF the Past Years
Work of the City Police.

The best possible testimonial of the
worthiness of the ST. Paul police de-
partment is Chief Clark's annual report,
which was submitted to the mayor yes
terday. The fact that there has been a
great decrease in the number of mlsde-
meanors and crimes puts the stamp of
effic iency upon the department. The
report also reflects favOrably upon Chief
of Detectives j. OConnor and his cap
able staff. nearly all of the stolen prop
erty reported during the year baving
been recovered. Supt. Birge, of the
police patrol telegraph, also comes in
for cOmmendatiOn, for, during the year,
he has made improvements in the patrol
system that place it far in advance of
anything of the Kind in the United
States. In the report Chief Clark
calls the attention of the mayor and city
council to the necessity of immediate
action toward providing new and proper
police headquarters. The present sta
tion has long been unfit for the pur-
poses for which it is used, and the chief
has repeatedly called attention to that
fact. But now that the property is to
be conveyed to the United States, other
quarters for the police department must
be found. Immediate action on the
matter is urged by Chief Clark.
The following interesting statistics
a rp IA kan from thn rapOrt.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-27
Miscellaneous,
Patrol TeIe@rauil.
LOTTA AT THE MET
Greeted by Good House-"Su-
perba" Coming.

Lotta opened a three-nights' engagement at
the Metropolitan last evening as Musette. i'll
Marsden's clever three-act comedy of that
name. The plot of "Musette'' is strong,
and the several climaxes are admirably led
up to III the preceding events. VIII s. Ris-
ing as Sir Hugh Tracy is a success, and Miss
Helen Dayne as Maud does some very good
acting Lolita as Musette gets everything
there is to be got out of a rather exaggerated
character, and by her treatment of the part
makes precocity presentable as cuteness.
Walter Allen as Billy BoKus is funny
sustain. He makes the most of it. Harry
Brown, as Squire Bokus. and Frank Rolls
ton, as Philip Darcy are both good, and are
TO be complimented in their work Mabella
Baker. as Angela Darcy, gives the best
piece of drama In the play in her confession
in the last act. George II. Broderick. as Ad-
Atlanta, and Adelaide Cotton, as Selena
Bokus, both deserve favorable mention. The
piece is well put on, taking it all round, and
Lotta is the same charming Lotta as of yore.
1t is probable that crowded houses will prove
the rule during the remainder of the engage
ment. Matinee on Saturday.
AT the Metropolitan theater. commencing
Monday evening and during the entire week,
with the regular Saturday matinee, the Han
Ions will present. for the first time in this
city. their greatest triumph, the gorgeous
spectacle and dramatic pantomine, "Su-
perba," excelling i'll every way lie Voyage
with magnificent scenic effects, a strong
company of players and Spanish
troupe of dancers. j. J. McNally was
the colaborator of the Hanlons in the
writing of the play. The plot is a strong
one, and is capable of holding the attention
of the audience to the end. Two fairy queens
good one (Superba), and bad one {Walla-
lia) are interested in the person of young
man (Leander) and young girl Sylvia en-
amored with each other. The bad queen is
also in love with the young man, and wants
him for herself The good queen seeks to
protect him and his sweetheart. They en-
counter no end of trials and dangers brought
upon them by the wicked fairy. who is. how
ever, constantly thwarted by the good one
till at last all ends happily in blaze of light
| and prismatics of rare beauty. Leander is
| attended in his travels after Sylvia
| Pierrot, 4 dumb servitor. who finally Sc
| cures the golden key, which is the
| means of uniting the lovers. Mora is Sylvia s
/ foster sister and another of the party in
| search of the golden key; and her lover
Barty. is ever at her heels 10 aid the plot and
| assist in the comedy work. The sale of seats
| for this grand production opens at the Met
| ropolitan box Office this morning.
The Olympic theater has broken the record
| Burlesque Company, which has every even.
| ing presented most attractive programme
| TO audiences Tilling the capacity of the house
| MatineeS Will be given tomorrow ard Sun
| day. Next week Sheridan e. Flynns grand
| novelty company composed of talented sing.
ers and dancers, will appear at the theater.
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-27
THE PASSING SHOW.

A. E. Galbraith, of the firm of Gal
braith & Sauener. New York, dealers
in rubber goods, was at the Windsor
yesterday. In view of rumor that his
mission here was the establishment of
branch houses in st. Paul and Mime
apolis, a representative of the GLOBE
approached Mr.. Gailbraith on the sub
ject.
You are little ahead Of me-" he said,
laughingly, when asked if the rumor was
correct. I'VE are new firm, and, Of course,
there is no telling what we may do with re-
gard to the establishment of branch houses
at present. The object of my trip, is as has
been surmised, 10 pick out desirable loca-
tons for branches to handle our Western
trade, but TO speak frankly, l find
the field very completely covered
in this section.by the several companies do
ing business here. Still there are induce
ments that may lead to our entering into
competition, though l don't say for certain
that we shall do so: that will not be decided
until after my return TO New York. may
tell you that it is more principally our object
TO secure first-class location for the estab-
lishment of q harness manufactory. The
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-27

A laughable story is related of a
young Robert street commission mer-
chant. The gentleman is nothing if not
man of business, and thus it was that
he recently addressed a letter to young
lady of his acquaintance, inviting her to
reception:
Mr.. Blank presents his compliments to
Miss -, and requests her company 10 the
reception at - ON March s, 1SJl.
Awaiting and hoping for n favorable
reply, we are, yours very truly
St. Paul daily globe., 1891-03-27
Slugged and Robbed.

Another slugging affray and robbery
occurred in Minneapolis early this
morning. Thomas johnson was the
victim. Thomas was cut too late and
in dangerous quarter of the city. He
was on Second street, between First
and Second avenues south, when two
men attacked him. He was struck
with something over the right eye which
split his scalp for about three inches. 1t
was cut to the bone. His assailants
took his gold watch and chain and $50.
Police Surgeon Gibson Sewed him up.