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Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
BATHS IN THE LIGHT.
Therapeutic Valae of Exposure to
the Rays of Electric Lamps.
TAKING THE GOLD FROM THE SEA.
Convenience of the Current When Applied
to Business Office.
THE LATEST METHOD OF TANNING


WRITTEN FOR THE DIsPArcH.i
the actual therapeutic value of the newly
invented electric light bath has yet to be
determined This bath is given in a cabinet
which incloses the body, exposing only the
head. The lamps are distributed around
the body of the patient in groups of IA,
a separate switch controlling each group.
Sixty IS candle power lamps of 40 volts
are used in the bath. The sides of the in
terror of the cabinet are backed by polished
nickel to give reflective power. 1t is un-
derstood that in testing the bath the tenn
perature of the patient rose in 10 minutes
to 1880. Vapor is used in injunction
with the light and heat of the lamps, and
the effect is said to be most satisfactory, in
that the patient becomes buoyant and ex-
liberated instead of depressed, as is fire.
quently the case after the vapor bath alone.
There is one result from the taking of this
electric light bath about which there is not
the least uncertainty. 1t regularly tans
the skin, and the so-called "sun-burning"
is caused almost entirely by the ultra-vio-
let rays, known also as the actinic or photo
graphic rays of the spectrum, "Sun-
burned" therefore, is hardly correct ex-
preston, since it implies that the phenom-
enon in question is an affect of heat The
action of the heat rays of the spectrum.
however, differs essentially from that of
the actinic. The former give rise to sud-
den and quickly subsiding inflammation,
while the effect of the latter is delayed for
some time, and then lasts several days, fol-
lowed by detachment of the cuticle and
discoloration which NAV continue for
weeks and possibly months. The electric
light, by reason of its abounding in ultra
violet rays, exerts powerful influence in
this direction, even at a distance where heat
raGiation is absolutely imperceptible.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
Electricity in Warfare.

A clever piece OF work was recently done
by the telegraph battalion OF an English
regiment in the course of some night e1-
periments. An extensive cable was rapidly
laid over the toughest possible ground, and
that, too without the slightest assistance
from searchlights, and the lieutenant general
was thus enabled not only to find lost
brigade, but to control the simultaneous adj
vance and attack OF three separated brigades
OH an earthwork ut midnight. The teie-
graph in fact, rendered most difficult and
doubtful operation comparatively easy and
certain. With large scale maps, balloon
and increased observing staff, it Is likely to
be made q most important aid to the STRAIT
egist and the tacGician.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
Taking Treasure From the Sea.

A scientist Of Christiana proposes to i'm
mortalize himself by proving the feasibility
of reclaiming the gold and silver in sea
water by electrolytic action. He suggests
that channel about 60 meters wide should
be selected for experiment. The place
should be well sheltered from sea and wind,
and there should be current of about four
meters per minute. Across this channel 90
plates OF galvanized iron, each meters by
meters, should be fixed at an angle o. go
degrees with the stream, and an electric
current be sent through the series to precip-
itate the precious metals. Herr Munster, to
whom the credit of this conception is due,
has hit ON q very fascinating idea.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
DEATH OF CAPTAIN STAIRS

The Gallant Young Explorer Was Born in
Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Captain Stairs, the gallant young ex-
plorer and Stanlev's well-known lieutenant,
met death at Chinde, near the mouth of the
Zambesi river, says Pail Nall Budget, from
which the picture is taken. Captain Stairs
was in command of the expedition which
started in May last year for Central Africa
in the interests of the Katanga Com
pany of Brussels - Katanga being
the district lying between Lakes
Victoria Nyanza and Albert Nyanza
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
SNAKES In THE CEMETERY.
They Stole the Sections Chickens, but Were
Quickly Killed.

They Stole the Sections Chickens, but Were
Quickly Killed.
For several weeks past Superintendent
Elliott, Of North Cedar Hill Cemetery,
above Frankford, has been missing his
young chickens to an alarming extent. Sew
eral days of watching furnished no clew,
says the Philadelphia North american, until
yesterday Elliott fastened hen with a
brood of young chicks to stake midway
between a morass and his barn, and then
took up position to await developments
Elliott had waited but short time when
by the frantic actions of the tethered hen he
knew that she was in trouble, and, armed
with pitchfork, he rushed to where the
hen was futtering high in the air.
Two immense water snakes, each with a
young chicken in its tolls, met his gaze and
knowing that they were not venomous Eli
ott with few well-directed blows, killed
both.
Elliott measured the varmints and found
one four feet long and the other three feet
and nine inches in length. Elliott hung his
trophies across a line, where they were
viewed by visitors to the cemetery yester-
day
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

people Of Japan. The only things in it is
plant. They have snow and ice in Yokoha-
ma and Toxic, but the only fire used is the
little square box about foot square, called
hibachi, in which is an earthen bowl con-
tanning teacup full Of burning charcoal.
This is in in every house in Japan and is
used to warm ones hands, light pipe or
make cup of tea. 1t is placed before
every guest in shop or residence as soon as
he arrives ELI PERKINS
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

HE Japan party Of
which I am q member
consists Of Mr.. and
Mrs. Marsh, a wealthy
cotton broker from
Atlanta, Prot. Lee, Of
Yale College, and my
wife and daughter.
We had all come over
the Canadian Pacific
and reHdezyoused ut
Vancouver. We are
about the first of the
great American army
which is now swarm
ing over the Canadian
Pacific short route to
.Japop
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
Bnttled With q Bat.

A little girl, with an abundant head of
hair, was playing at Greenwich and West
Ho us on streets last evening, when a bat
swooped down aud fastened its claws in the
little girl'ss hair. She screamed and her
brother ran to her assistance. He killed
the creature with baseball bat 1t meas
ured II inches across the wings from tip to
tip. So vicious was the clutch upon the
girls hair that several strands had to be
cut to release its hold, even after it was
dead. The girls hair is cut short now.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
A New Way to Prepare Tea.

There are two ways of preparing tea in
Cashmere. The first is to put the tea in q
pot with cold water and boil it for half an
hour, when more cold water is added, after
which it is boiled for another half hour.
Milk is then added and it is ready for drink
ing. The second is to place the tea in pot
with little soda and water, and boil it for
half an hour as before. Milk, salt and but
ter are then added, alter which it is boiled
for another half hour, when it is ready.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
How to Grow Lilac Trees,

Lilac trees are a nuisance in any yard
where space is an object, for the sprouts
spread SO abomlnably that in few years
the whole yard will be covered with little
bushes. Ii the sprouts are kept down the
bush may be developed into tree of 20
feet or more in height, but such constant
watchfulness is necessary to prevent the
plant from sprouting at the root that few
people take the trouble to look alter it,
and in the end let it grow as it pleases.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
ampans on Yeddo Bay are as naked as

sampans on Yeddo Bay are a. naked as
angels.
The passengers could hardly wait for the
Empress. launch to land at Yokohama be-
fore they jumped iuto the dozens OF jinrik-
shas, two wheeled Japanese baby carriages
which surrounded the landing, and told the
runners to run.
''Where?" asked the runners, as they
stood with bare legs and naked breasts be-
tween the shafts Of their baby carriages
Anywhere, 60 itp' exclaimed almost
everyone, and soon 80 coolies were chasing
pell NELL all over Yokohama. Some started
for Toxic, the capiatl, 16 miles from Yoko-
hama, some for the Yoshiwara, where acres
of frail beauties are to be seen in a section
given up to them, sitting publicly painted
and decorated, on street balconies, and some
went to curio shops.
In the Heart of tho Town.
Our jinriksha men tore off like college
football team, passed, Louis Eppinger's
Grand Hotel, the main hotel of the city,
and landed us in the center of the old native
town. What q change. The houses are all
built OF raw wood, story and half high,
and thatched with brown terrecotta- Not
glass window nor achimney on the street.
The outside window is OF lattice work and
the inside window has thin paper panes for
light. Both slide, and when open the
whole interior of the house and its inmates
are in view. The floor is covered with
cheap rush mats, six feet by three and an
inch thick. The whole structure is a mlnia-
ture dolls house, The ceilings seem to
touch your head, and when you walk the
whole house shakes and totters as if you
we're walking on rustic bridge. There is
no paint and no paper in the house. No
stove, fireplace, chairs, tables or seats of
any kind.
could build the average Japanese house
in New York for from $3.50 to $1,000 and
furnish it for $50. The bed is q padded
blanket laid on the floor and the pillow is a
piece of wood with few folds of paper on
it. This is the house OF SO out of 100 Of the
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
How to Hold . Pen,

The cramping of the hand from constant
use of pen can always be prevented by en-
larging the holder. Some men prefer to
wrap string around the wood, but the best
holder is made by getting a bit of rubber
tubing at the nearest rubber store and rum
ming the handle of the pen through it. 1t
enlarges the holder to the requisite size and
furnishes soft, easy grasp, which cannot
possibly distress the muscles by any amount
of use.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

The principle adopted in a new form Of
conduit is that of the diving bell, the con-
ductor being within series of diving bells
which open into the conduit. The diving
bells effectively prevent water or mud from
rising to the wire and causing grounds. and
the wire between them is suitably insulated.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
An Nffar to BE Accspted.

For Monday only we offer you the nnest
,rrades of light underwear, regular selling
price 81 90, for Al cents. Also AZ cases black
inr hats at 9S cents, worth 81 90 and So co. II
Won are interested call at Sallers, corner
Smithficld and Diamond.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
E.car..on viathe rIctur sque B. g o. n. R.

To Atlantic City, via Washington, Baltimore
and la ,h pnnSd On hrn nod ~ for =
days from day OF sale and good to stop Off at
Washington City returning. Trains with
Pullman parlor and sleeping cars will leave
B. & D. depot, PittsburgS at 8 A. n. and 9:2o
P. N.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

The trip around Lake Superior to Fort
William, that hunters paradise where they
sell spotted trout for 2 cents a pound, has
been often described. So have the gold and
silver mines between Fort William and
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

TO kill heas on animals use Bugine. with
an atomizer, and 10 minutes after wash AMI
NAL with soap and water. 1t never fails.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

If your complaint is want OF appetite,
try Angostura Bitters before meals
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17
OFF TO THE ORIENT
Eli Perkins Takes a Run to the Land
of Universal Contraries.
MET BY A SWARM OF SAMPANS.
Everybody Jumped Into Jinrikshas and
Told the Men Just to Run.
INSIDE OF THE DOLI-BABY HOUSES

CORRESPONDENCE OF THE DIsPATCH.l
YOKOHAMA, June IL.
Pittsburg dispatch. [volume] (Pittsburg [Pa.]) 1880-1923, 1892-07-17

mySell lor all Inc klnQ Things you have
said of us, and l can only add that hope
my wife may some day soon have the
pleasure of seeing you all in her new home
| at Kintore."
These simple kindly words were naturally
very we'll received, and indeed the whole
entertainment passed off in the pleasantest
and most joyous fashion. Then the young
| pair started on their journey, and before
they left Miriam had a word to whisper in
] her sisters ear
Forget what 1 have told you about
Hugh" she said; "let it always be secret
between u.s."
'Yes," answered Joan, and she clasped
Miriam's hand tightly, and for moment
the two stood looking at each other with
steadfast ewes. Then came all the excite
ment of leave-taking, and finally the car
riage disappeared that bore the bride and
bridegroom away. 1t was all over, and
! Mrs Clyde breathed little sigh of relief
Then a curious dullness fell upon the conn.,
pany. The men lit their cigars, aud pre-
sently went out having arranged to dine
with Colonel Lowray at his club Only
Joan and Mrs Clyde remained of the party,
and almost for the first time since she had
Joined them in town Mrs. CLYDE had an op-
portunity of speaking in private to her
eldest daughter.
The two ladies were sitting together by
the fire, as the early winter cleaning gath
cred round them, and presently after some
desultory consideration Mrs Clyde said:
"Joan, Miriam is married now, and there
fore it does not matter much, but still there
is something should like to ask you about
that unfortunate young man, Robert Con-
ray, to whom she was first engaged"
Joan started, and her lips began to
quiver, but she did not speak.
'Do you really think they ever
were engaged?" continued Mrs. Clyde
''Mirism said so at the inquest, I know,
her letters to me; and that other admirer of
hers, Mr. Ferrars-was there not some sus-
picions-"
The record-union., 1892-05-23
FRIDAYS RECEPTION.

The Sacramento reception of the Ma
tional Editorial Association on Friday
last was an affair of exceeding credit TO
the city. 1t served to prove to all the
people the possibilities that lie within the
community TO entertain as body when
there is unity Of effort and simplicity of
plan. The success of Friday was due
wholly to the absence OF evidences of elab-
crate preparation and to the fact that the
people so Hospitality came forward and
took much of the hard work incident to
the duty of receiving and entertaining
from off the hands of the committees.
Thus great number of private carriages
driven by their owners were rendered to
escort guests to whatever points thew
were pleased to visit; the people gath
cred at given places also and without
waiting for introductions made them
selves known to guests and We'd with
each other in the extension of those civil
titles which so much serve the purpose of
bringing strangers and hosts to a com
mon plane of sympathy. There was no
effort made, whatever, to ''steer'' the
guests, to use them to fit into programmes,
or at all to interfere with perfect freedom
of action on their part. In short, they
were welcomed, given the freedom of the
city, provided with frequent refresh
ment, given opportunity in beautiful
buildings to meet our citizens and form
acquaintance that may prove life long,
and were guided by simple direction and
The record-union., 1892-05-23

Tree transportation to chief points of in
terest.
There is no feature in such receptions
more impressively and socially hospita-
bic than that of calling for the guests with
the family carriage or buggy. They have
brought this matter down to refinement
IN the south part of the State where it is
the chief part in the reception of large
bodies to take their members about the
place Of visitation in private vehicles.
Until Friday last the southern custom
had not been fully inaugurated here.
Now that it has been found to be so pleas
ant part of public entertainment we
assume that solicitation will be I'M
necessary on similar future occasions,
but that simple announcement will be
sufficient.
The guests of Friday were not massed
nor made to compose an audience. There
| are occasions when it is well to address
such bodies in assembly, but when the
travellers are weary from the confne-
ment of long journeying and more solic-
itous to see and converse than to hear
ceremonial welcome, it is wisest to sub
stitute the social and unmethodical for
| the formal.
The visitation of Friday cannot prove
| other than beneficial to us. 1t must have
L
taught our people that such inexpensive
attentions to visitors are investments of
highest character in reputation for our city
and State, and that they serve us most use
| fully by exercising us in the art of enter
tanning. Hospitality unexercised be-
comes rusty and shabby; neglect of the
art of entertaining results in the retro
gression Of communities in social strength
and grace. AS for our guests, they will
leave the State better understanding its
needs and with more correct cOmpre-
hension of vital California subjects. They
will leave us, we have reason to believe,
with far better ideas of Californians as a
loyalty to the State is but the reflection of
their devotion TO the whole sisterhood OF
States. Such yisitations, in short, con-
tribute to that closer unity among our
! people and that greater pride in the re-
| public which constitute the chief bonds
of security for the indissoluble Union.
The record-union., 1892-05-23
EDITORIAL AMENITIES.

Editorial courtesies should be of the
broadest and best character. 1t should
be the type of chivalrous and manly ac-
ton and carriage. We are gratified that
in the interior it is so in a degree that
honors California journalism; that it is
less so in metropolitan centers with us
Is the source of profound regret.
There should be such readiness and
heartiness in giving credit to contempt
rary effort that is commendabIe as will
reflect luster upon the whole code and
profession of journalism, and make each
success share itself with all.
That California journalism is approach
ing this high ideal is cause for most hearty
congratulation. We are understanding in
all fullness that we build to poorest adj
vantage by pulling others down, and
that we achieve least honor by with
holding recognition from our fellows
where commendationi is justified by truth.
The subject is brought to the front by a
recent incident In the fourishing city
of Santa Rosa-and in lesser cities jeal-
ousies are most acute, as rule-there are
two rival daily journals, one Democratic,
one Republican. The editor and pro-
moter of the latter, Mr.. Allen B. Lem
mon, has been one of the most earnest
and successful workers in founding
and building up the California Press
Association, in securing the pres
ence of the National Editorial Associa-
ton in California, and in managing
its Itinerary through the State. His rival,
Mr.. Thompson of the Democrat, the
senior and pioneer paper, has not been
until very recently member of the State
Association, nor has opportunity offered
for him to engage in the work with his
contemporary. Yet this rival editor and
publisher has the manly grace to say
IN his issue of the Democrat on the very
day of the arrival of the guests at Santa
Rosa:
1t is not only duty, but it also gives us
pleasure to acknowledge the service rendered
10 the State by our contemporary A. b. Lem
mon, in bringing the Editorial Association to
this coast and TO our own beautiful city. Mr.
Lennon has worked industriousIy and with
good judgment to this end, and his efforts
should be appreciated by the people of the
whole State, and especially by our fellow.
townsmen. 1t is not often that individual
work for the public good receives its tit reward
We hope the effort of Mr.. Lennon will be an
exception TO the rule.
This is an example, but one of very
many, proving the advance made in the
ethics of journalism in California, and
the growth and expansion of editorial
courtesy into fraternal regard and con-
Germ. The REcoRD-UNIoN commends
the Democrat for it's personal notice OF
its contemporary, one that rises up out OF
and superior to the groove of conven-
tional notices on the conclusion of a vol
ume, and that is at once so sincere, timely
and deserved. We are growing prouder
daily of California journalism, and the
evidences that selfishness and jealousy
are being so rapidly supplanted by cour-
tesy, manliness and courage.
The record-union., 1892-05-23
THE EMPERoR,s HAREsr.
S13S Unforfunates Held Captive i'm
the Palace at Pekin.,

The Palace of Earth's Repose " is where
the Empress of China holds her court and
rules over the imperial harem, whose only
glimpse of the outside world is what they
can see in the imperial fower-garden. The
present young emperor, in addition to his
seven lawful concubines, has already no less
than ono hundred and thirty others in his
harem.-H. OShea's article, in the Illus
trGted american. Such is the life of the
most highly favored of Chinese women
prisoners within the palace walls they exc
out an existence in real slavery American
women know no slavery but that which de-
ponds on themselves Sometimes they are
overworked, 9 rundown" weak and ailing-
then is the time to turn to the right medicine
The one who takes DR.. Pierces Favorite
Prescription emancipates herself from her
weakness and becomes q stronger and a hap
pier woman-more than that-a healthy one.
For all the weaknesses and ailments peculiar
to womanhood, "Favorite Prescription " is a
positive remedy. And because it's certain
remedy, it's made guaranteed one. If it
fails to benefit or cure, in any case, you get
your money back. Can you ask morel
The record-union., 1892-05-23

This paper is for sale at the following places:
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BONDS FOR SALE.

DURsUANT TO A RESOLUTION OF THE
i board OF directors of the Ferris Irrigation
pistr Net d9Iy passed at its last regular meet
ing aay -, d2s2, notice is hereby given that
OF SAID board, In Perris, San Diego County,
Caiior ma up up to the 151H DAY or JUNE,
the purchase OF bonds OF said diStrict 10 the
amount OF one hundred and seven thousand
dollars: said bonds are of the first and only
issue Of bonds of said district
BY order OF the Board of directors of Perrtz
hlIedI!oh district VIZ. PERRY.
President of said Board
rectors Perris Irrigation District
Perris. Cal. May 6. 1892 my16o got
The record-union., 1892-05-23

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