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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-07

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-07

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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1893-09-07

NEOCKING BIRD FOOD, in bottles and
WI boxes, at Csc.
LUNT & ALLEN,
Corner King and Washington SITS
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
An Old Truth Proved Once More.

\ pneumatic tired safety bicycle that rested against the curb in Eighth avenue opposite the Grand Opera House on Fri day night had crowd about it for an hour. It bore huge placard with the inscription, For Sale, Price SIP"
 The placard had been placed there by the owner. who had made a wager that he would display the bicycle for two hours. and that no one would venture to buy 1t.
 There was a lot of lively talk among the crowd that stared at the bicycle, but nobody went into the cigar store where the man who had bet that purchaser would appear was anxiously waiting for some one with SIP to materialize
 A stout Englishman neatly dressed came along and studied the placard with a frowu.
 Il hate these practical jokes, he cried I ride a bicycle myself, and only wish had $12 in cash, and I'd get that wheel That reminds mo of the story of the man who stood on London bridge and offered to sell genuine gold sovereigns for pen ny apiece and stood there an hour with out selling any,"
 The bicycle owner won his bet finally, to the chagrin of the man who felt sure that a bargain would be snapped up The fun of it was that the owner would have been forced 10 part with it under the terms of the wager.-New York Sun.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Rich San rrnm NInnI. Trees

The moro uneven. rocky and ledgy the land and the drier the soil, except where cold springs abound, the better arc the products of the maple. Trees standing ill or near cold springs will discharge the most and the sweetest sap. am acqualnt- ed with one tree standing by spring. seven quarts of whose sap will make q pound of nice white sugar. The rich ness of this sap will be-realiZed when II is remembered that it takes Is quarts uf average sap to make a pound The black maple is the richest for sap of any vaIi- ety. Our poorest sugar orchards give us about two pounds of sugar to the tree, while our best ones yield five and six pounds tree. Ihave heard of a few extra orchards yielding :. and 10 pounds to the tree. and oue cxtraorGi- nary one that has yielded l6 pounds To q tree. The quantity of sugar that can be made from single trees in one season of six weeks at most will depend on many circumstances.
 The more spouts put into q tree the more sap is obtained and the more sugar is made. From the tree already referred to as standing near cold spring th,.r,. were made 3o7 pounds in one season with two spouts, which eInptlcd into the same tub. They were set in holes bored II inches deep with three-cighths bit Another tree have known of yielded Q pounds, and third g. Still another tree was tapped with 10 spouts, and 50 pounds of sugar wcre made, but II killed tho trcc.-Timothy Wheeler iQ Garden and Forest
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Self Medication as a Science.

Imagination has too much to do with a mans practice on himself One who reads the little textbook on physiology in the schools will immediately discern in every rumble of his intestines the kind of action the gastric juices are talk ing on the food that has gone into the stomach, and he soon becomes, if he pushes his investigation further, mo- nomaniac on hygiene. It is true that man or woman who has arrived at the age of 40 years ought to be able to de- eide at a glance the kind of food suited best to their digestive organs, and expe- rience ought to teach them never to touch any food that disagrees with them. This is true also of drinking. When n man is 40 years of age. he ought to un- derstand himself sufficiently to guard against all imprudences in either eating or drinking or working, but that is about all he ought to know about it. He ex- poets to be employed as an expert on others in his own line of study, and he ought to be willing to .reciprocate by employing a physician when he is asck. Austin Statesman.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
HOW CATS OFTEN SPREAD DISEASE.
Mothers Should Teach Children Not to
 Handle Strange Animals


 Since have spoken in defense of the dog, let me say something more with relation to that other fayorite household companion of man-the cat. I would call your attention to the fact that the cat is beast far more useful to mankind than the dog. Without the latter we could get along, but if we had no-cats we should have a continual plague of rats and mice. which would overrun the cities and devour the crops and small live stock of the farmers.
 At the same time you may set it down an indisputable truth that the domestic cat is prolific source of great variety of diseases. It breeds them and dis seminates them-skin troubles partic- ularly. It carries about with it the con tagion of diphtheria, one of the most fa- tai of human complaints. and it is seri- ously suspected of helping to sow the germs of consumption. 4 trouble akin to ringworm which attacks the scalp and causes the hair to fall out is frequently conveyed by cats. Likewise it is with scarlet fever, which, when it is in & house, is always likely to be scattered abroad by the pet pussies of tine estab ishment
 The way of it is this: When there is sickness in a house, old cloths are apt. to be used for various purposes. These are commonly thrown afterward into some out of the way place, like the corner of a closet. Suppose that there is tabby about that is on the point of bringing into the world litter of kittens. Fe- male cats are constantly having kittens, as you know, being among the most pro life of animals. She searches for a SC questered nook for her accouchement and is likely to make her bed of just such lot of old rags as have described.
 As a natural consequence, not only is the mother cat infected as to her fur with the contagious disease, but all of her kittens are likewise The latter are fondled by the children. PathoGenic germs seem to find most favorable breeding ground i'll the hair of cats. As a result the complaint is spread. Cn- fortunately the infection is not limited to the house. It is spread abroad by the cats, which are notorious stragglers Thus before many days have passed there is an epidemic of scarlet fever or what not in the neighborhood. Nobody can imagine how it got about. Little Johnny dies of diphtheria, and nobody dreams that he contracted it by picking up strange cat,
 Children have way of picking m cats and holding them to their faces to caress them. That accounts for many cases of that very disaSreeable disease called ringworm. IL is the same way with other skin troubles that are con- tagious. Cats as well as dogs are lia- ble to tuberculosis of the lungs other wise known as consumption. That they communicate it to human beings is more than suspected. Washington Star.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
An Umbrella |. Good For a Shower.

A man was once advised to take shower baths for the general improve ment of his health. A friend explained to him how to fit up one by the use of a cistern and colander, and he accordingly set to work and had the thing arranged. Subsequently he was met by the friend who had given him the advice and was asked how he enjoyed the bath.
 My dear fellow" said he, ''it was capital. liked it really well. and what do you think? kept myself dry too
 w Whatever do you meanT' exclaimed his friend. in natural surprise, How ever could you manage to take the show CT and yet remain quite dry"
 Why, you can't think for moment I should be 50 stupid as to have shower bath without an umbrella:" was the in nocent reply.-Londnn Tit-Bits-
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06

THERE is a loud call for help from plague stricken Brunswick, Ga. People inclined to be charitable should consider the condition of the people there and hasten to do whatever can be done to aid them Remember the apt phrase of the president. He gives twice who gives quickly" The town is stricken with vel low fever, one of the most dreadful < ,ourges which attack mankind. Around the city Il sanitary cordon has been drawn within which no person is allowed to enter and beyond which no person is allowed to depart The whole city is occupied day and night in desperate fight for the lives of its inhabitants against one of the most contagious and virulent plagues with which humanity is afflicted. The proportion of those exposed who escape the sickness is small under all circumstances, and when, as in this case, it is sought by rigid rules to confine the exposure within the limits of d single community. fortunate as it may be for the country generally. there are not many chances of escape for the people of the plaguc-hunted town.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
The Making of an Actress.

A newspaper correspondent addressed to a number of noted actresses U circular letter asking them questions as follows: "Is the successful actress born or made? Which is the least essential, beauty, magnetism or hard work? Will the pleasure derived from the art and from fame and fortune repay n woman for the struggling, self sacrifice. loss of homo life, etc, necessary to attain itI"
 The last question the correspondent might have answered for himself if he had thought a moment. It all depends on how the woman is built. If she is so constituted that domestic life is dearer to her than stage life. she would answer that nothing could compensate her for the loss of home. If she likes profes- sional life better than homo life, then she will evade the question. because she will not like to run counter to the popu- lar belief that it is not the proper thing for woman to prefer anything to do- mestic life
 In the estimation of most of the ladies beauty is the quality least essential to 1 success though II Is tl great ntip III ltS way Some consider that a most desir- able possession to bring stage success is magnetism" though, like mankind in general, they are rather hazy in their idea of what magnetism is But neither beauty nor magnetism will do anything like as much in the long run toward the making of an actress as downright, ear nest begging away and hard work. Rhea says that some actresses are born. others are made. She also pens this finely turned sentence and sentiment: TO the true actress her art is a creed dpon whose altar all else is unflinchingly sacrificed, Success makes one forget all the strug. gle and pain that were suffered in its achievement"
 Minnie Maddern Fiske says there Is something in the life of an actress which is youth and health compelling, and that there are actresses not far from 60 who still look like girlish heroines. She be ieves the secret of this perennial youth to lie ill the fact that the actress is free from household cares. The average woman ill private life yields up youth upon the altar of domestic duty. Int sacrifice is divine and all unconscious. ''
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
straudea1n Artistic surrpnnain-<.

It is really amusing and sometimes pinful 10 see how men suffer from the artistic mania of their wives. l kEuw of q case where d husband vas uut d. lowed to touch any Of the furniture in the drawing room for fear hc would dis turb the effect of color and outline. He wisely stipulated, however. that he should have his own chair in the room, which he was to be at liberty to do with as he liked.
 Being a man of infinite jest he lnanag- ed to evolve the most delightful and comic situations when visitors were pres ent. explaining that it was his want of artistic feeling which made it necessary for him to- carry his chair about with him. He asked that when his friends contemplated their surroundings from an artistic point of view they should kindly consider him and his chair out of the picture. Needless to say 1t was not very long before all restrictions were withdrawn and he was allowed to work what havoc he pleased in the drawing room as well as everywhere else in the house.-BOston Globe.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Louisville Dog That swears.

A Louisville railroad man has a dog that distinguishes the days of the week and different railroad trains. On days when Midget's owner makes his regular trips the dog accompanies him to the station. but never attempts to board the train-just stays on the platform, an in- terested spectator, and wags his tail cheerfully as the train moves out. On other days aud other trains-suburban trains to Parkland or Pewee Valley he hops aboard without hesitation, evi- dently aware that the ride in prospect is one that he may share. Midget swears. too; swears like pirate.
 The family understand him, but they report that his language is too terrible to be repeated. When things don't go to suit him, he retires under a bed or sofa and lies there rolling off oaths of fearful description for hours. 4 young young mistress unintentionally offended him, but the dog got even. He actually broke off the match. He knew the regu- lar nights on which the youth appeared, and Ut an early hour would ensconce himself under the parlor sofa, from which coign of vantage he would growl forth such volleys of personal and pro fame remarks that the prospective lover became intimidated and ceased his at tentions. In recognition of these serv- ices Midget's master gave him a beauti. ful silver collar Courier Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Apeser,.r.. Coos, Fortu...

X deserter is not always a deserter, even though branded with great big "D," according to the laws of Queen Victoria's realm. Some time ago a we'll known English resident of Wilmington, Del, applied to the British consul here for pension, claiming to have served his country in an Australian regiment. He admitted having had his breast branded with n red iron. with the letter ID" which marked him forever as & dc serter, but claimed to have rejoined his regiment after his punishment and served ont the term of enlistment. The British home office found that he was right, and the pension has come to him after long wait.-Philadelphia Rec nx-d
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
The Breathing Cure.

There are two places on this globe where consumption never makes it's haunt. They are respectively within the arctic and antarctic circles close around the north and south poles. These two spots, however, not being conven- tent or agreeable as q place of residence to the majority of mankind, it is neces- sary to find some other way of relieving those whose lungs are weak.
 Persons who are threatened with con- sumption and those ill whose families this disease Is hereditary should try the breathing cure. It has really saved the lives of those who, so far as human in teihgence could perceive, were doomed to an early grave. It consists simply i'll taking in all the pure air you can in long. slow breaths Of course the sui ferer should live outdoors as much as possible. Air and sunshine scatter con sumption microbes But whether out doors or in it will help every ouc. con sumptive or othrrwI-r. to draw i'll who'll ly through the no>triis long. deep inh"- lations of the purvst air he can get Breathe s!, ,vly, but tremendously. 4 brother and sister who came of 3 consumptive family began the breath in.s cure GU years ago. Tl.u lady Was so weak she could scarcely stand and had already cough when she began taking in at every inspiration all her poor lungs would hold of the air which the Al mighty has bestowed on us so lavishly. To all intents and purposes her doom was already sealed. But she persisted in the slow. deep breaths. She has to- day no sign of consumption about her. The brother, who began the habit of taking long, deep hreaths, is noticeable anywhere for his strong lungs and well developed chest.
 Even if as a matter of good looks you want to develop a fine. full chest, the way to do it is to hold your chest up. not allnwingi it for one moment tu slump down upon your stomach, and persist in 1 the practice of inhaling slowly all the ! air you can at every breath.
 Fill the upper part nf the lungs espe- cially. for this is the part that gets starv- cd of its share of air. and consequently the part on which the consumption mi crobes first fastrn Edwin Checkley, the athlete, says that 10 times q minute is often enough for any one to take breath. Rapid breathing exhausts the muscles concerned in the operation.
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
DEMOCRATIC CONVENTION.
Adjournment Taken Yesterday UntH To-
 day-Thc Platform.

Adjournment Taken Yesterday UntH To
 day-Tho Platform.
 SARATOGA, Oct 6.-The Democratic state convention was called to order by Senator Murphy, who nominated Hon. D. N. Lock wood of Erie for temporary chairman. Chairman Lockwood was introduced and addressed the convention ut length. His references to the national administration were received in dead silence At l2:SO MT Lockwood finished his speech, and the sec retary called the roll of delegates, After the presentation of several peti- tions the convention at l:34 D. m. adjourned until today.
 The subcommittee for the committee on rules has prepared platform which will be submitted for adoption to the commit tee on resolutions. It Is understood that the platform will hc devoted chiefly to state matters. It will enumerate the results which have followed Democratic control in 1 both branches of government, legislative l and administrative, including the new leg | islative and congressional apportionment- and provision for a constitutional convcn l tion, low taxes, legislation in the interest | of labor and agriculture. etc. It will re affirm the principles of previous Demo cratic state platforms and declare for frugal | government, home rule, civil service re | form, low taxes, the promotion of neces | sary public works, the improvement of the | canals, personal liberty, and will declare against sumptuary legislation.
 The federal election plank will reaffirm l the last state and national Democratic platforms, and will charge the present | financial and industrial distress to unwise Republican legislation. It will advocate the speedy and unconditional repeal of the purchase clause of the sherman silver law | It will contain an indorsement of President
 Cleveland's and of Governor Flowers ad | ministrations
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
EiStori's Dual Nature.

have never met with q more passion ate, fiery actress than Ristori, with ono possessed to the samc degree by the demon of tragedy. Yet when she came to Paris for the first time she was nurs- ing her last child. Well, on the days she was acting sEe brought her baby with her to thc thcater, put 1t to sleep md went to give il the breast during the intervals of "Myrrha, which is sim ply the most monstrously passionate of all dramatic works. Did tho part of nurse dctract from tho part of the tragic actress? By no means. Did the part of the tragic actress detract from the part of the nurse? No more than in the oth- er case. l am, no doubt, quoting an ex- ceptional fact. which may be solely ac- counted for by the strength of organiza- ton possessed by Mime. Ristori. but La Malibran also showed us numberless contrasts of feeling altogether unlocked ior.-"Recollections of Sixty Years"
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Large cros. In an English un-ren.

A Large Gross In an 1-nSnAn NnaFNn'
 The largest cross in any church in this couutry is the Great Rood, which the Duke of Newcastle presented to the Church of St. Albans, Holborn. IL Is an enormous crucifx, the cross of wEieh Is over 25 feet in height, and hangs sus- pended from the chancel arch. The cross itself is coIored dead olive green, and the arms have terminals of f1ower-de-luce and Tudor roses. The sacred figure Is painted and gilt, while on either side stand presentments of St. John the Dr. vine and the Virgin as the Mater Dolo- rosa The idea of the work has been chiefly borrowed from the rood crosses to be seen still at St Peters, Louyain, and at Oplinter in Brabant.-LOndon Tt-Bits.
 in Kentucky Jurors Must Be Able to Read
 Circuit Judge Green in murder trial at Williamstowu decided that not being able to read disqualified a person from sitting on jury. It Is the first time the question has been raised we believe. Section 225 of the criminal code pro vides: The court shall, on motion of either party, and before argument to the jury, instruct the jury on the law ap- plicable to the case, which shall always be given in writing" Congressman Dickerson made tho point that each jury man should be able to read the instruc- tions himself. and if he could not do this he was disqualified. The judge sustained the objection.-Greenup (Ky.l Gazette
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06
Ancient GIrtilea.

Ancient girdles were in some respects like the chatelaines not long ago so much the rage among the ladies, but they diff fered therefrom i'll being more useful, more comprehensive in regard both to sex and to articles worn, and when com pletely furnished more costly. It is partly for this last reason that we find girdles bequeathed as precious heirlooms and as valuable presents to keep the giver's memory green after death. They were not infrequently of great intrinsic value. One of King Johns girdles was wrought with gold and adorned with gems, and that of the widow of Sir Thomas Hungerford. bequeathed in 1904 to the mother church of Worcester, was of green color harnessed with silver and richly jeweled.
 Not few wealthy commoners were able to afford the luxury of gold embel- lished belts and were not superior to that pardonable vanity so long as no regula- ton prohibited them. Those who have studied our social history will not be surprised to learn that enactments were passed restraining them. Edward III forbade any person under the degree of q knight from wearing girdles, gilt or sill yer, unless he should happen to be an es- quire of substance valued at more than E200, when a reasonable establishment was tolerated. Henry " confirmed this regulation, but it does not seem to have been stringently enforced, for Edward " was constrained to impose a penalty of 40 pence upon the wives of servants and laborers who should have the pertinence to aspire to be as good as their masters spouses.- -Chambers' Journal
Waterbury evening Democrat., 1893-10-06

MT. Jarrett's Experience as n ' ortS-niner.
 "The first time I was in Portland" said Theatrical Manager Henry c. Jar rett, was in lS49. I came around the Horn from New York as supercargo of three ships bound for San Francisco. After we had discharged our cargoes and concluded to come to this country and take look at it took passage on the Sea Gull, one of the very first steamers that ever came up the Colum- bia river. The blowing of the whistle causG considerable fright among the Indians along the banks. I brought up from San Francisco hogshead of sugar on speculation. When we landed in Portland the hogshead fell overheard, but was soon fished out. The sugar was about 150 pounds heavier after the acci- dent, but sold it, water and all, for B cents n pound The sugar cost mo 16 pound.
 II bought q large lot of potatoes here by the bushel at a very low price, and sold them in San Francisco at $t pound. also took back with me four turkeys and told sailor if he would hitch them up with strings and drive them through the streets of San Francisco and sell them he could have 9 per cent of the proceeds, Ho sold the turkeys for $50 apiece to couple of restaurant keepers, who wanted the birds as an advertise ment. This was just before Christmas, lSl9."-Portland Oregouian.