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The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
AMERICAN LEGION OF HONOR.
Protraoted Session of the Supreme Ooun-
oil ot TII1vanJ-aa

Protracted Session of the Supreme Ooun-
Gil at milwaukee,.
MILWAUKEE. Wis. Aug. 19, 1S93-The
Supreme Council of the American Legion
of Honor bel protracted session ysster-
day. Detroit was selected as the place
for holding the next meeting. Among the
resolutions adopted WAS one regulating
the responsibility OF the Order in cases of
of suicide. AS the regulation stands
now all those committing suicide WI thin
three years from the date of admis sion
forfeit their claim upon the order. It was
also resolved to admit m embsrs fter
the payment of the initiation fee as pro-
Yided in statute
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
City NEWS NOTEs

Fire Chief Conway finds it quite irksome
during this vacation season to remain on duty
fourteen hours a day.
Edward Weeden, of No. 2o5 Eighth street, ,was
found on Pavonia Rvenne and Grove street,
shartly after one O'Clock this morning suffer
ing from severe scalp wound. He claims TO
have been attacked by foot pads
Four year old Burt Curtis, OF No. 1871 Coles
street. was struck by train at the Coles -ssreet
crossing on the ErieRailroad crossing yesterday
Rfte rnoon and died in st. Francis Hospital at
eight O'Clock in the evening"
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
NO CHOLERA In BERLIN.

WAsH1N GToN. Aug. 10. 1893. Surgeon
General Wyman. of the Marine HosDi tai
Service. has received cableglam from
Consul General Edwards at Berlin, stat
lug that there are no further cases of
cholera there. The disease. the dispatch
says, was introduced through cucutn Ders
procured from Infected districts In Rus
sian Poland.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
BIBLES FROZEN In ICE.
Founder BradIey's Novel Attraction 70
Today's Services

Founder BradIey's Novel Attraction for
Today's Services.
Special to the Jersey CITY Netos.
AsBURY PARK, Aug. 10, 1893. For the
time in number of years religious
meeting will be held on the beach today.
The services will be conducted by the
Rev. DR.. J.. w. Munhall. of Philadelphia,
the leader of the Seaside Bible Conference,
now in session here
Founder Bradley has conceived a novel
scheme to advertise the Sunday beach
meeting. He has had number of open
Bibles ilnbedded in cakes of manufactured
ice and the blocks, six in number, will be
on exhibition at the three large pavilions
tomorrow. Tee ice is as clear as glass and
the. pages of the holy book can be read
easily Cards announcing the novel ser
vice will also be frozen in the block of ice
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
EMPIRE THEATRE.

The preliminary season of the Empire
Theatre. New York City opens Monday, August
81, with R. c. Cartons domestic comedy,
Liberty Hall. This is the second production
at the Empire Theatre and from present indi-
cations it will prove successful as 1.-The Girl
Left Behind me" the first play produced at
this handsome house. Henry Miller and Viola
Allen. who head the Empire Theatre Stock Com
pany the coming season, play the lovers in
Liberty Hail. aud Cyril Scott, W. H. Cromp-
ton, Agnes Miller and May Robson who will
also be in the Empire Stock are in the cast of
the comedy. The play for over a year at
the st. JaInes' Theatre London.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
THROWN OUT OF TIE HOUSE.

Considerable excitement was created in the
vicinity of No. 343 Grove street last evening by
who lived in the house and Thomas Neiler, Of
No. 2o6 Garfield avenue, who called there to
visit his aunt. Neiler was thrown out of his
house. knocked down and kicked by Flood .
Neiler got up and hurled Belgian paving
block at Flood through the hallway door. Th e
block knocked off Floods hat and grazed his
forehead Flood had Neiler arrested on a
charge of atrocious assault and battess. Nei-
lcrs mead was swarthed in bloody handages
when he was arraigned in the first police court
this, Acting Police Justice Martinez held both
for the Grand jury,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
TRE VOTE TO THIS MORNING.

Jas. Nugent, Doane's hat store. ..... Ills
MISS j. Mailly, G. p. Friends 's....... 101e
a. White, McBride's tea store. ....- 100s
=. w: Van Tine. Popular Shoe Store 49,
Miss <. Jeffries P. J. C. Whittpenn's 32s
+. n. Yale. Vessels Hat Store. - 24C
g: A. johnson, Ewing's drug store. 22e
Miss Mamie Neilan, Morrow & Days S1a
Mr.. Egan, H. B. Russell's. 20s
M. Butler, Bunje e'S............. 131
George McManus, Gus Markert's.. 107
Fred Dullegar, George H. Downey's 105
Mamie Looney, Ringles'. ...... 81
Lewis Newman. Fursts. 7e
w. r. Winterbourne, Van Cleef's.. &c
L. Erwin, Popular Snoe Store. .. 81
Emma Erhgott, Hendersons. ..... 62
J. LindemaI.. Brown & Van Anglen's So
George Clemens. S. T. Hunts 49,. Sc
Miss NJ. Keeshen, ''The Boston,. 81
Miss Kittie Symes, w. Symes' -. 49
NJ. J. Lennon. G. P. Friends. 4s
Thos Monahan, Christie Cigar Co.. 45
Martha Galraith, Ramsey's... 3e
Mr.. Van Dine, The Boston" ....... 81
George W. Barry, THE Bostonn 35
Clarence Mattson, w. HI. Turner's. 81
Miss Emma Kroll, Jurgen's... 2s
Lizzie Faulkner, Brown&Van Angrn q
M1Ss Annis Neary; aryrd1 s parnoids; q q
II. B. Vankirk, W. G. Gage 22
Henry Wehrenperg. Merten's..,. II
Miss J. Willis, Mr.. Benjamin ..... 16
Lizzie Rehill, Joseph Lorenz. $3.50. Is
Miss Mamie Bradley. Furst's. ....... ID
G. Ward, ]. T. Tise's. 13
Thomas Colbert, Ceylon Tea Co... II
Carrie NJ. Stein, Coles ..... II
c. NJ. Teets, Barry's. ........... II
G. Porepp, F. Porepp's.... ....... 10
A. Kretzer, E. NJ Doane's s......... 10
Andrew J. Barr, c. Grandison's. 10
Charles H. Bert, D. Rinaldo's. 80. 10
Miss Sadie Kingman, Stevens q Co.'s 10
Charles S. Kruger. Fred Kruger's.. 9
NJ. j. Murphy, H. B. Russell ..
Henry Beatty, Joseph Hunts. 49,.
Henry Franz, d. Steele's 's.... s
Daniel Michigan, Bush Bros. -. 6
A. w. Cheatam, c. Kraft's .... 6
James McSorley, Wood & Menagh's
A. P. Travis, L. H. Shaffer's. ......
Miss Katie Gerger, Ringles' ...... 6
Chris Falkers, H. Fardlemann's
Maggie Walsh, Furst's. ..
Richard O'Riordan, B. II. Hanley's 5
G. Love, w. "A. Rogers. ............ 5
Miss r. Nolan, Pages 5
Lily Dennison, Kakant's .... 5
Geo. Waterbury, THE Boston,. 5
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
TIED TIE DOOR KNOB.

For some time past, Abram Jaco bson, who
lives at No. 558 Newark avenue, has been con-
siderably moiested by half dozsn boys VINO
night tue boys tied Abrams door knob with
ropes to the fence SO Abram could not get out
He had to climb through window and unfasten
the door from the outside. He has complained
to his landlord, Mr.. Jewall of Newark avenue
but to no avail. Mr.. Jewell could not it up all
night chasing the boys Now the boys are
summoned to appear before Justice Birdsall
next Monday morning
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
PATRICK HAD LOTS OF FUN

Patrick O'Connor, of Corneison avenue, is
out Of work. Last night he concluded that the
best way to get it was to raise great rumpus
ala New York fashion. After visiting several
bar rooms and being elected because hs had no
money to pay for drinks he inauguraned cru
sade against people. He hurled epithets and
rocks around Summit avenue at a lively rate.
Patroeman Richards quelled the disorder by
escorting the roter to the Third Precinct Sta
tion. His ardor was cooled this morning and
he told Justice Birdsall he would give np his
anarchistic ideas about the method of procuring
work. He paid So to the city for his adven
fIlras
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
CERTIFICATES OF DEPRECIATION.

WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 1s93- Secretary
Gresham has instructed United States
consular officers that certificates of depre-
citation OF currency will be rdauired in all
cases OF importation from countries where
the currency is deprecated, and the con-
sular fee of IS heretofore imposed for such
certificates is abolished. This action is
taken in order to secure greater accuracy
OF statistics of importations.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
A PAPER ACCEPTED AS FARE.
The Salvation Army's Organ Guarantees
Car Ride at Asbury Park.

The Salvation Army's Organ Guarantees
Car Ride at Asbury Park.
Special to The Jerseu CitY Mems.
AsBURY PARK, Aug. 10, 1S93.-The road
bed of the electric road between Ocean
Grove and Belmar is completed, but legal
troubles prevent the company from operat-
ing its cars. Last night Founder Bradley
ran his private car over the line, using a
team OF horses for the motive power.
but instead of paying for their ride in
money everyone who rode, including the
driver and conductor, was obliged to pur-
chase copy of the War Cry, the official
organ of the Salvation Army The papers
were accepted as tockets. Founder Brad
ley is in hearty sympathy with the Saliva
tionists and adopted this novel scheme to
advertise the meetings of the army next
Sabbath,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
MR.. WYNNE OUT.

w AsHINGToN, Aug. 49, 1893. Secretary
Carlisle has accepted the resignation of
Robert II. Wynne. Mr.. Wynne was
formally private secretary to Secre-
tary Foster and has been retained
bv Secretary Carlisle as special en-
ploye. He will re-enter the newspaper
business.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
THE e0LoRED WAITER DYING.

Sfecidl 10 The Jersey CitH Ve,os.
AsBURY PARK. Aug. 10, 1893 Joshua
Fillmore, the colored waiter who was
employed at the Coleman House, and
whose skull was fractured Yesterday by
being hit with platter by Percy Smith,
a fellow waiter, lies In q precarious con-
dition this morning in the Monmouth
Memorial Hospital at Long Branch.
Justice OF the Peace has taken the
wounded mans statement. Smith,
who is in jail claims that he committed
the deed iu self defense.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
SATOLLl GOES TO ROCHESTER,.

NEW YoRK, Aug. 10. ls93.-This is the
last day which Mgr. Satolll will stay az
present in this city.
Tomorrow he will 20 to Rochester, aud
either tomorrow night or Monday morn
ing he returns to Washington.
The Delegate. accompanied bv Father
molly and DR.. Papi. left the archiepis-
copal residence shortly after ten O'Clock
this morning with the intention of call
ing upon Bishop Mcdonnell of Brooklyn.
The parry will return to the city In time
for lunch.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
HE GOT RID OF THE WASPS.
Farmer Perrine in Doing So Set Fire to
His Barn and Lost $4,000.

His Barn and Lost $4,000
Special t. The Jersey Citv Ne,vs.
NEW BRUNSWICK, Aug. 10, 1898. ohm
B. Perrine, farmer, living on the Gran
bury and New Brunswick Turnpike two
miles from Cranbury, has been annoyed
for some time with wasps in his barn. He
determined to exterminate them and he
set fire to the nest. The flames spread
through the dry loose material and in a
moment the fire was beyond control. As
result the barns and pens, wagon
house and corn crib were totally destroyed
The barns contained his seasons hay and
grain. The horses and cattle were saved
The loss is $4,000. The insurance is light.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

William H. Smith, E. S. Farley.
John Mulligan, II. Cassidy 's......
Mr.. Coles, Brown & Van Anglen's..
G. p. Mintel. Brown & Van Anglen's
John Schober, G. F. Schober.. .....
Mr. John Jarvis, Morse's. ...........
Maggie Mclaughlin, J H. Grindaldo
John W Kupker, T. j. Brennan's..
W. Reilly,J. & r. Kern. ...........
]. G. Wirchenkermer, Fisher & Bros
Tony Brsndt, H. L. Rugge. Jr......
Miss D Cowan. J. J. Keane's. .....
G. II. Detrick, H B RUSSELL l's...
Myron A. Wolfson, Furst's ..
Ed Seymour. Jas Hunts ...
Mr.. Walsh. Rinaldo's. ......
John I. Kruger. A. e. Stockbower's
"A. Hillyer, J.C. Gas Imp. Co...
II. Yates, NJ. j. Clark. k...........
W. Smith: J.C. Oyster House. e........
G. E White, Brown & Van Anglen's
Miss L. Schuetz, Furst's s.......
Frank Sheridan, G. IL. Ridley's. -.
George Clark, G L. Britten's. s.- 1890
Miss T:NfcDonald.B d.Br'wnSV'nAngl'n
Halsey Day, Marshall & Balls -.
Mike Monahan, w. H Turner's....
Ennel Kopido, Kopido's. 's.........
Miss Yandeventer, Leonard & Co.'s
Miss Leonard, Kelly & Co's.....
oOlih 41ColIP, 0OtucA cd ObOIt-
James Britain, George Macari's....
Willie Woods, Perrin House. ......
Dan Mclaughlin, w H. Turner's.
Daniel Carol, w III Turner's
A 7. Dons. w. H, Turner's. ......
Mr.. Coleman, James Colemans .....
Miss Annie Ryan, David Hotfer's..
Thomas Nolan, James Hunts ..
Capt. VIM. Comstock, Capt Otto's.
James Mannion, Thomas O'Brien's.
Mr.. Atkinson, H Atkinson s.. .......
D Rhinehart, Gus Markert's.
Annie Martens. H Hintermann's...
G Smith, Gus Markerts. .....
Miss Dirson, Gus Markert's. .......
Henry Wipistber, H A Rugge's....
Simon Saw, Gus Markert's ........
G Sagerty, Gus Markert's .....,.
Mrs. S. A. Marien THE Boston".
E. Anden, Morris s'.....
d. Mackine, Mackine's
Hugh Tierney, McGonnell's.. .....
Miss L. Mcdonnell, Taylor's..
Adam Stephan. w. Bender. $500.
Dan Sully, M. J. Clark
Jas. Tracey, J. S. O'Connor. ....
*Not Eligible.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
INSANE AND HAS NO FRIENDS.

William Miller, an apparently demsnted man,
who gave his address as West Fortieth street,
New York, stopped Policeman Golden ou the
street yesterday and insisted on the policeman
going to his house iu New York and arresting
his wife who was prosecuting him. Miller was
taken to the Second Precinct Station House for
safe keeping. Acting Police Justice Martinez
this morning furtherremanded the unfortunate,
The police are nquiring for his friends.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
DECKER APPOINTED.

The Street and Water Commissioners this
morning passed the resolution appointing
SIS per month, over Acting Mayor Simpsons
veto. and also the final payment of $500 IS to
Albert Minardo for the Improvement of Sher-
man avenue, between Hudson and Griffith
street. John Murphy, a laborer employed in
laying and repairing water pipes, was dis
charged and Patrick Hughes appointed in his
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
MERCHANTS PROTECTIVE ASSOCIATION.

Tho Merchants Protective Association will
meet in the Avenue House, Monday light. The
work for the ensuing term will be laid out. The
grocery members of the association will advo-
cate selling price on rolled aveua. J.W
Beach Chairman of the Committee on Con-
deased Milk. states that his COMMITTEES has
completed their labors and were successful in
securing milk that will give satisfaction to
the consumers
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
THE EXTOaTIoSATG BOSSES.

Complaints of subway Laborsrs Will be
Investigated.
The disclosures in The JERSEY CITY
News yesterday Of the complaints of lao-
orers on be Telephone subway, that their
bosses extort money from them, gave
much satisfa 10 the laborers.
The Messrs. B. f. aud j. NJ. STANLEY
the subway contractors are out OF tina
CITY. The gentleman in charge of their
office at the depot took memoranda Of
names and addresses that I gave him aud
said ne would call the attention OF Mr.. j.
Nj. Shanly to the complaints when Me
Shanley relurhs from Saratoga next
week.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
GOLD FOR THE UNITED STATES.
By Gable to the United Press.

LoNDoN. Aug. 10. 1S93.-Gold TO the
amount OF 10000 pounds was withdrawn
today from The Bank of England ffor
shipment to the United States. The
Gunard line steamer Campanfa, which
sails from Liverpool for New York today.
Will take $4,000 pounds gold. aud the
American line steamer New York. sailing
from Southampton. Will take 10000
pounds.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
WOES OF Welded LIFE.
An Unhappy Marriage Sends Woman to
an Insane Asylum.

an Insane Asylum.
Special 10 The Jersey ctty ye1cs
BURLINGTON, Aug 10, 1898. Mrs. Annie
Wright, a young woman who suddenly be-
came violently insane, was yesterday
taken to the State Asylum at Trenton.
Her husband is Edwin Wright, a shoe
operator in one of the factories here.
The couple have been married but a
short time and have lived d7unnappitys sTte-
Gently they had a bitter quarrel, the hus-
band leaving the house in rage. Almost
Immediately thereafter Mrs. Wright
swallowed some poison, but her life was
saved by neighbors. Symptoms of de-
mentia developed rapidly and her friends
had her removed TO Trenton for treatment,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

MATTERS OF FACT

For all forms ofIndigestion, of try the old
reliable and valuable remedy, Doyle's Dys-
pepsia Pills. Proprietors, Ewing & Com
pany.
For coughs and colds, Hartnett's Emul
sion of Cod Liver OIL is a sure cure.
50 cents per bottle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
STARTING UP AGAIN.
Special 10 The Jerse, city Ne,os.

DDeCItIt 10 I7It 0e7se5 CJtD NeIUg.
ELIZABETH, Aug. 10, 1893. The Worth
lngton Pump Wtrks. which locked out
their striking employees three weeks ago,
Will resu ME operations on Monday next
with one third of their usual force. The
men struck against reduction OF ten
per cent. in their wages. They return to
work at the OH figure.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
IF BE IS DEAD. LET HIM SAY SO.

Jacob Guether forty Years old a baker OF
No. 55S First Street, Hoboken, since July 90,
He is married and has three children. He has
been in the habit of going off sprees Tne
woman he is married TO is his second wife and
she says that she does not care whether he re.
turns or not but she would like TO learn the
particulars of his death if he is dead in order
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
Then MAKE Him Comforta,l.

Hotel Clerk-s'You can't leave this hotel sir
until your board bill is paid
Brokenfull-.Thashall right Gimme front
room with bath. " Exchange
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
ROLLED AROUND THE CUTTERS.

William Kelly, ffty-flve years of age, rolled
around in the cutters Oakland avenue asst
night He sang songs and became so obstreper :
GUS that Roundsman Richards took him to the
station house. He con templates thirty days.
sojourn in the County JAIL
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
NO BURGLAR WAS A CALLING.

The handsome residence of @. F. Mattlage,
which is located between Fourth aud Fifth
streets, Hoboken, was found open by Pocsma
McGinnis at O'Clock this morning. There was
not sing missing
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
A BRAKEMAN INJURED.

Daniel Hanlon, of No. 421 Henderson street a
brakeman on the Pennsylvania Railroad while
had mis- left foot badly crushed and was taken
TO St. FRANCIS Hospital
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
a succe,ssful MAN


Gets there with both feet--the bicycle man.
U7.on County Sfdndd,d.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
S. P. C. A. ARREST.

Thomas Murray, driver for the Standard
OIL Company, was arrested on Madison avenue
this morning by Officer Lackieton Of the S. P.
C A. for driving horse afflicted with bad sore
He was taken before Justice Hanna and fined
IS and costs
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
Maathar Ina,oatana

WASHINGTON. Aug. 49, is9s.-weathsr indic,-
tions for thirty-six hours. ending at exat r, ".
Sunday, August %. For Southeastern New
York, including Long Island also for Con
Decticut and Northern New Jersey: For Sat ur-
day and Sunday fair. except showers tonIgh
sligttly coolor op Sunday, shifting to north
west winds on Sunday.
Hartnett's Thermoma atsr Report
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
THE SECOND ACCIDENT HERE.

Joseph williams age forty-two years, of No
lfg Coles street while passing the new buildin z
Of 7. H. Hanley, Newark next to City Hall.
was severely crushed about the chest by a fall
ing iron grder which workmAn were hoisting
He was removed to bis homo 10 police patrol
wagon.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

Driver-"Can't help swearn. num- That
thar mule knows every time swear at him. =
Old Lady, noticed he looked sort o. dis
gusted. Neu York. Weekly.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

An escaping prisoner seldom gets pardoned
Tor the liberty he takes. Trov Press,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
THE GREAT CONTEST !!

Some nured deavorng
OF the contestants the Retail Clerks
nor be party to the annoyance ofanyone
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19
He aadn,t Know Any.

You are wearisome enough to tire saint r
exclaimed Mi. Nagg to his wife. Il cant I'm
agiue how youkuow anything about saiuts," re
Piled Mrs. Nagg Pittsb,sra Chronicle.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

Do you read the testimonials published in
behalf of Hoods Sarsaparilia? They are
thoroughly reliable and worthy your con-
fidence,
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

A Hfch so.rin. A.aoc,ate

Miss Budd avc you any sistersi,
Jack Hoodoo-"No; but have the refusal of
several 7'-Fuck.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

Jsgson says he isn't sure whether the bat is
bird or an animal, but he always asso cIat es
with the lark EtntirG Gazette.
The Jersey City news. (Jersey City [N.J.]) 1889-1906, 1893-08-19

Some peopleSh arenft any more sense with
their schfR}ts han theM liens that takes day
on whi}& sbtting ~ tchtsosx asobs
Evening star., 1893-10-07
How to Eat Fruit.
From Good Housekeeping.

From tToo0 Housekeeping.
physician during the recent peach sea-
son fell to talking of the value of this fruit
and in his remarks enthusiastically said !.
Peaches are tonic. an aperient, a food
and drink combined; or, to nut In briefly
they are meat and medicine. A good meal
may be made Of peaches, with sugar and
cream, bread and butter. After a meal OF
this variety person will feel more like at
tending to the duties of the afternoon than
IL he or she had INDUCED in heavy foods
Peaches are good before breakf fast and & fter
dinner; they are good for the digestion
good for the blood and good for the COM
pleXion. Some people eat them without
cream or sugar, and with good result. The
fruit is so rich in sugar and acid that 1t
preserves its flavor for a long while but to
get the full benefit it should be eaten as
soon as cut. Redness of the nose due to
congestion, infiamed complexion, scrofu-
lous and bilious tendencies. are said to be
materially influenced by a liberal consump-
ton of this luscious fruit. Mixed fruits |; re
always advisable, but the peach in season.
used as an alternate with plums, cherries
melons and berries, will vanQuish the cne-
mics of the complexion" All this is very
true; but he might we'll have added a warm
ing against eating the fuzzy skins, which
are positively harmful; it is scarcely neces-
sary to caution against swallowing the rits
Yet great many persons need to be eau
waste of fruits of various kinds. The
tough. indigestible skin of any fruit was
not made for human digestion; nor for
that matter, were the seeds of grapes the
cherry kernels or many of the other dan
gerous things which are thoughtlessly and
recklessly swallowed, and which cost many
lives yearly.