The morning call., 1892-08-14
ITEMS OF INTEREST.

II has often been observed that the nails
actually grow on the stumps Of amputated
fingers.
Church bells were made by Paulinus, an
Italian Bishop, to drive away demons about
400 A. D.
A rattlesnake Is inches in circumference
IS said to be IN the possession of q man In
Kentucky
St Louis Is organizing what is claimed to
be the first Italian regiment ever formed in
this country.
The daguerreotype was invented by Da-
guerre. and the first miniatures were pro-
dueed In 1888.
Playing cards were invented for the
amusement OF the crazy King. Charles VI
of France, in $780,
The number of certified schooImasters
employed in England last year was 49, 1885,
and mistresses 28,624.
The small Photographic portrait was first
made by FEWER, In 1857, and was at first
used on visiting cards
Airguns were first made by Guhr in Ger
many IN 1856, and the invention is also cred
tied TO Shaw of America in 1916.
Breech-loadlng guns were invented by
Thornton s. Hall in 1911. Breech-loading
cannons were used by the Turks Ia 1853
In Sweden they always take a cold
lunch. ACCOMPANIED by rather strong spirits.
before each meal. 1t Is said to be an appe-
tizer.
There Is sign on the entrance to ceme-
te at North Wales Montgomery County,
Pa. which reads. mo admittance except on
business"
Seven counties in Western Texas have re-
fused to issue marriage certificate to boy
Is years of age and widow 30 years old
with Is children.
Harvest-hands must be scarce In Orland.
Cal. when women have to work at haying
There were two women dressed il mems
clothing hauling hay into that town last
week.
The laughing jackass. when warning his
fsathered mates that daybreak is at hand
utters a cry resembling a group of boys
shouting. whooping and laughing in a wild
chorus.
Labrador, a country which we always as
sociate with Arctic snowdrifts, icebergs,
etc, has 900 species of Towering plants 30
ferns and over 250 speies Of moses and
lichens.
resident of Indiana caught a young
crane Ia the woods near Halls Creek on
Monday. The crane was prevented from
flying by live mussel shell, which was fas-
tened to its foot.
A German contemporary says that Berlin
has lately been suffering from plague OF
rats. They came IN droves into the seven
wholesale warehouses of the city, and were
OF extraordinary size.
Heads of thin iron are now sold in the
fancy shops OF London. The heads are
said to be well cast, aud when enameled
aud finished by handsome head of hair
are very good looking.
Blaudyte is the name given TO the new
material made of Trinidad asphalt and
waste rubber 1t reSistS the neatHf high
pressure steam aud lasts we'll In the pres
ence OF oil and grease.
Masks are of very ancient origin In
tomb 5000 years old at Mycense DIR. Schlie-
mann found two bodies with faces covered
by masks of gold. One of the masks repre-
scented the head of lion.
The natural CONFORMATION of many noun
tainS suggests the human face, and such
physiOgnomies cut out of the rocks on az
gigantic scale are commonly regarded by
sayages as objects of worship.
A disease peculiar to Japan Is known az
kake, which is thought to be the result of a
rice diet. The disease is a slow degensra-
ton OF the nervous system and steadily in
creaSing weakness of the patient
Charles Coolidge of Tacoma. Wash.
could not get marriage license few days
ago because ne forgot the name of his bride.
He knew her first name was KIttie. but
could not remember her last name.
A curious spot has been noticed "a tina
selection OF pair OF wagtails for the proua-
CATION OF their species. This is on the rail.
way near stanton, EngIan where nest is
~ = &c iTuu y. IN tne hollow of sleeper on
the main track. over which something like
dozen or more trains pass In day.
ne manner In which the trials are con.
quoted In Chinese courts would be a start
ing surprise to all who have not personaIlv
attended court scene. Torture is always
sesorteo TO In order to compel the accused to
declare himself guilty of the charge aUsInsr
MIN. and to such an extent is it carried that
IL often results in either causing the death
OF the accused or else manning him for life.
Inc famous story of the word "sirloin."
OF. more properly. ''surloIn," is OF recent
Il 4
monarch, most hkely-coming in hungry
one day from the chase, had served up to
him savory loin of beef. SO delighted
was the famished King at the sight OF his
iavorite dish that he knighted It on the spot
and is known as ''Sir loin" even to this day.