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The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06
SLIDING DOWN n,LLw,TH NANCY

It's o. fer an old-tinc wfntry sky.
When tho air OF crisp an tho sleds jes' hyi
Thnt's the kind faacyi
An my heart goes back to the days conc by
When she had q bloom on her cheeks, an'I
Went slidin down hill with Nancyi
When the nights were still
On the old village hill,
An the stars winked an blinked kindly dancy,
Twas q heart full O. Joy.
When wns o boy.
A-slidin' down hill with Nancyl
Thar want no snobs er thlrgumbobs,
A-sportin' big canes with gold-plate nous
An SIGH like elegancyl
Twas jes' plain Joe an Bob on Bill,
An each TUX gal an pilscd ter the hill,
But I went along o. Nancyl
We used bob-sleds in tho good OIL days
And the gals set in front with their feet crost-
ways
They wouldn't do IL now. fancyi
"TwoS q whoop an q run,
An. ting, IL won,
Twas q kiss from NancYI
o. those were tho days when the young folks
Jes' danced in their checks in Q cr1mson nood
TOO rich for nownday fancyI
And in old age still
I'm a-slidin' down hill
Jcs' slidin' down hill with l1ancyi
IN. Y. Evening Sun
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06
TERRIBLY MA,mED.
Woman Who Lived for Years yyitho,
Hnnda. Feet. More Ezra.

Woman Who Lived for Years yyithou,
Hands. Feet. Nose or Ears.
Cases of double ampntation are by no
means rare. being GENERALLY the result
o. railway or machinery accidents.
Cases of triple amputation are met
with, but are very scarce. OF quadru-
pie anputati ons, where all the linn bs
nave been operated upon, there is only
one case on record.
The subjects name was Elizabeth
Robertson. When twenty-one years of
age she was admitted to the Duncan
royal infirmary May e3, 1860, under
the care of Mr.. John Begg, who per-
formed the subsequent operations.
She was found to be suffering from
modification of both hands, extending
as fur as the wrists; of both feet, in
volving the lower half of the legs, and
IT the tips of the ears and nose.
After being kept n fesy weelss~en lib
eral diet to prepare her for the ordeal
which she was obliged to undergo, both
legs were amputated some inches above
the ankles June II. Ju!y2 the tip of
her nose and small portions of her cars
were removed. The 10Th both arms
were ampu tn ted above the wrists.
She never had a bad symptom utter
ward. The stumps of the limbs healed
soundly, and were able to bear q great
amount of pressure. The 10th of Gcto-
Der she was discharged and left for
London, where she was fitted by IIea tn
er 1Sigg with artificial limbs for the
four extremities.
The success which followed upon
their adaptation took the numerous
professional men who had the oppor-
tunity of examining her by surprise.
After short practice, aided at first by a
go-cart, the patient became a BILE to
stand erect, and to move from place to
place with but slight support,
walking, in fact, with certain
degree of facility and comfort. She
rapidly acquired such control over
with her hands as to feed herself and
carry vessels with liquids to her lips
and brow; to crochet with great facili-
ty and precision; to pick up articles
even SO small as a pin, and, finally, to
write with most legibility.
From the time the appliances were
put on down to her death-that is, dur
ing a period of fifteen ycars-she MAIN
tanned herself by crochet work, having
a la-ge sale for her work, not only on
account of the excellence with which
1T was done, but also because it was
accounted a great curiosity. Her maj
esty, the queen. graciously interested
herself in the case, and presented Mrs.
Robertson several times with dona-
tions, besides frequently purchasing
articles that she had worked.
On her death in 1884 the artificial
limbs were purchased back again from
her friends by Heather Bigg, who pre-
sented them to the royal college Of
surgeons, in whose museum in Lin
coins Inn Fields they may now be
seen.-Iit-Bite.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06
PRESERVING THE TEETH.
Ceeselcss Caro- Necessary to Ward on .
Troublesome Mouth Trouble.

Cesselcss Caro- Necessary Ward on .
Troublesome Mouth Trouble.
What is commonly known among
dentists Riggs disease of the gums,
is prevalent evil. 1t is a recession of
the flesh from the teeth, which is
scarcely perceptible to the sufferer,
and requires skilled eye to detect it
even in an advanced stage of the COM
plant. Its danger lies in the fact that
the enamel on the teeth is several
times thicker above and below the skin
than under it. Now, what is called the
normal line of the gum, the dentine or
unenameled portion is not exposed,
and nature provides the heavier shell
coating to protect the visible part, not
only from cold and china tic conditions
but from the danger generated by
small microbes floating about the
mouth after eating.
Therefore, when the gums recede
from the teeth toward the root, the
acid the mouth contains, and decay be-
gins at the top, cutting off all hope of
saving the lower part.
This recession, I said, is rarely
visible except to the dentist. Its prob
able effect is slight bleeding of the
gums whenever stiff brush is used,
while the teeth seemingly remain in
their normal condition.
The cause of the irritation is tartar
poison.
The saliva of the mouth is partly
formed of phosphate of lime, which, by
chemical action, is converted into tar
tar. This faStenS itself upon the roots
of the teeth and irritating the tender
membrane causes a bleeding, sore con-
dition.
In this weakened, porous condition,
these innumerable microbes that Turk
in the cavities of the mouth, float out
from their hiding places and seize upon
no 6n1 Of Xii iS he
fatal condition, and only the most care
full treatment dislodges them. The
ta1ta subftance becomes poisonous
and the whole eats its way into the
gums, which stuff and gradually de-
crease.
to every mouth. 1t is caused, primarily,
by an acid condition of the saliva,
hereditary in some constitutions, and
its earliest arrcster is an anticeptic.
Should, however, any bleeding occur
in brushing, u dentists help should be
called in.
The treatment for it continues from
six months to Il year, and even then
the disease is only arrested, the re-
establishment of the gum is never as
sured.
The nature of the disease is so in
sidious that prudent women should see
to it that the mouth is frequently ex-
ahmed. Any dentist can tell whether
a person is inclined to this condition.
and at once remove the tartar and ad-
wise antiseptic that destroys the
! microbes.
In fact. some such preparation should
be frequently used to retain a healthy
condition Of every part of the mouth.
4 two-per-cent. solution OF salicylio
| acid is especially recommended by the
| profession, Sterling, in Albany
Argus
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06

Cyrus Cobb is designing the heroic
statue of America, which is for the
arcade of the Cambridge soldiers
monument. A gentleman who has
seen it says the head is the most beau
tiful he has ever seen. Mother Amer
lea" is inserted in the arcade, contem-
plating the close of the war of tho
rebellion with serene satisfaction, but
with her countenance prevailed by
latent sadness at the thought of the
sacrifice of her patriotic sons Of the
north and the desolation of her south
ern children.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06

American cheeses used to be sen,
abroad by the Thousand pounds twenty
years ago and returned by the Same
steamship line properly labeled as Eng
lish. 1t is perfectly we'll known that
most of the popular foreign cheeses
are more or less successfully counter
feited in this country, and it would be
interesting to know what proportion OF
the large expectations Of American
cheeses return as foreign.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06
Accounting for the Delay.

Cawker-Cumso, did you get that let
ter I sent you a couple of weeks ago9
Cumso-A couple of weeks ago? re-
ceived it yesterday.
Cawler-Only yesterday! Confound
it! That comes of giving it to my wife
to mail.-Detroit Free Press
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06
Not What He Meant.

"Novv, 4 bribe," said the states man,
ga bride, as take it,. But the roar
of delighted interruption that followed
convinced him that further remark
would not be listened to with the re.
spect due the ntterances of a man OF
his neutrality-suspicious. Tribune.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06

Golightly-What makes you SO Ger
tain that your eleven will win the foot
ball game? 81
Capt. Kfclshard-I know my men
Every one OF them las been rejected
blythe girl he loves. -P uek.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06

Our dissatisfaction of any other SO.
luton is the blazing evidence of i'm
mortality.-Emerson.
The Lafayette gazette. [volume] (Lafayette, La.) 1893-1921, 1895-04-06

Holland was SO named by the
Danes FROM word signifying 'plarshy
gxoupd,"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12

PROF. GEORGE }. LUcKEY WEDs.-A social
surprise took place on July 2 in the wedding
of George J. Luckey, the popular superinten-
dent of the Pittsburg, Pa, schools, to Miss
Mary Isabella Lindsay, a teacher in the Grant
school, Third ward. The ceremony was per-
formed by Rev. DIR. K. NJ. RUSSELL of the
Sixth United Presbyterian Church, at $50
o'clock, at the home of the brides brother,
William G.. Lindsay 1914 Stanton avenue,
East end. The wedding was extremely in
| formal, only few of the very immediate rela-
tiyes being present. The bride wore becom-
ing travelling gown. Prof. Luckey and his
wife left Wednesday morning for two weeks
| trip to Baltimore. Fortress Monroe and other
Eastern points, after which they will return
| to live in the East end.
Prof George J. Luckey is known in the
school world as well and favorably as any
educator in the country. For % years he has
had charge of the entire Pittsburg school sys-
TEN. That he has discharged his duties effici
emily and progressively is attested by the
marvellous growth and decentralization OF the
the Pittsburg schools Starting in a city with
about dozen school districts, he now pre-,
sides over a Substituted city, having over Ion
school buildings, over 10000 pupils and one
of the finest high schools in America. Much
of the success won by Prof. Luckey is Due tc
his affable manner, resultant of sunny
temperament he is a most congenial CONVEX
| sationalist.
The bride is Pittsburger, and received hel
1 frai pin in, he nf w gb
was afterward member. A graduate of the
1 High and Normal schools, she has since beer
4 a teacher in the schools of Pittsburg.
The groom was formerly well-known resi-
| dent of Hartford.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12

BEL AIR NoTEs.-Mr. August Knofler and
his daughter, Miss Florence, left on Tuesday
for Atlantic City.
Mrs. J. c. Butler returned on Wednesday
from visit to New York.
Mr.. Raymond n. Hoblitzell left on Satur-
day for trip to the Eastern Shore, where he
will visit friends in Princess Anne, Pocomoke
City and Cape Charles.
Misses Dora Rouse and Grace STREET. are at
Ocean City.
Mr.. Henry w. A. Lee, son of Col. Ohio s.
Lee, is going to Buffalo, New York, with
White Crosby & Co, contractors.
Misses Laura and Maggie Miller, of Balti-
more, are visiting Miss Ida Coale.
Assistant Secretary of the Treasury Hamin
spent the Fourth of July with Commissioner
General Herman Stump.
Farmer Forwood claims TO have the largest
winter oats in the county. We have not yet
hea'd from the Big Woods.
Mrs. Jennie Goldsmith and daughters,
Misses May and Lille, are registered at the
Rouse House for the summer.
Misses Anna and Mary Ann harris, who
have been visiting relatives at Alexandria,
Virginia, have returned home.
The greatest event of the season, a LAWN
Fete,n will be held on Mrs. Alice A. Richard
sons lawn, Thursday and Friday evenings,
July % and %. Proceeds to go to the Preshy'
terrain Church organ fund. AL! are cordially
invited to attend.
List of uncalled for letters remaining in the
Bel Air postoffice: Mr.. Daiye <. Webster,
Mrs. Martha Myers.
Rev. s. A. Hoblitzell pastor of the Metho'
dist Protestant Church, Bel Air has just com
pleted the pleasant task of tying the knots Of
one hundred couples during the nine years OF
his pastorate in this charge.
The Town Commissioners have awarded the
garbage contract to Mr.. Daniel Carroll fol
| 1913.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12

CHENILLE, July 10.-Mr. Samuel Ridout's
family have come out to their summer resi-
dence for couple of months.
VIM j. Hopkins has lost two colts this
year from some unknown cause.
Mr. s. Bechtol, of High Point moved to his
new store stand of this place on the first of
this month
Mr. W. II. Starr, is keeping store over the
wheelweight shop of this place. He is clos
ing out his stock of goods.
Miss Saddle Briney,is improving slowly from
the accident she met with sometime ago
The farmers are having big time trying to
cut wheat between the storms.
Mr.. James Novel; cut the end of his finger
off in Mr.. Hopkins binder while fixing the
| knives
Mr.. William Wilson, of Priesthood bridge
has threshed this years crop of wheat. Isaac
Lee did the work and he is the man that can
| do it.
Rabbits are very plentiful in this neighbor-
hood this year. Birds, are very scarce.
wish the Hartford Dispatch plenty of sue
| cess, as it is very useful where ever it goes,
for the editor is Il gentleman. COMPANY.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12

OBITUARY.-MrsA Augusta A. Crook, widow
of the late F. NJ. Crook, died at the Johns
Hopkins Hospital. She was &c years old.
She leaves one daughter, Miss Agnes Crook.
She was buried at st. Mary's Church. The
pail bearers were her four cousins, j. NJ.
STREET., George STREET., Frank Street, and
John Rutledge.
Mrs Ella d. Handy, wife of Mr.. w. Scott
Handy, died on Monday, July s, of consump-
ton. She was about 90 years old. The fu-
neral took place on Wednesday, the inter
ment being at Calvary NJ. f. Church. The
pail bearers were Thomas, James w. and
Nicholas Gorrell, Willard F. Wright, Frank
Kimble and Joseph F. Mitchell. Rev. j. W.
Flemming conducted the funeral services
N Dean & Son were the undertakes.
Mr. Patrick Howard, well-known citizen
of Hartford county, died at the Johns Hopkins
Hospital on Tuesday, July 0. Mr.. Howard
had been very i'll for some time, and had gone
to the hospital for treatment. He was form
erly member of the firm of Archer & How
ard, who conducted the first bone mill in Har-
ford county. Mr.. Howard was noted for his
careful business methods. He had many
friends in the county. Hic funeral took place
on Thursday, the interment being at st. Igna'
thus Catholic Church, Rev. Father Frederick
conducting the funeral services.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12
Bush River Neck Affairs.

BUSH RIVER NECK, July 1l.-Rain rain,
rain seems to be the order of the day and our
farmers are greatly the looser by o much wet
weather. In wheat, hay, corn and tomato work
ing, they are greatly behind hand. Surely
they have a harvest dish TO scrub.
The far famed Shandy Hall farm is imprnv-
ing every year under the careful and level
headed management OF our great big friend,
Mr.. ID. Edward Mitchell. its owner He WAS
the first to thrash wheat. His crop was good
and turned out over 30 bushels to the acre.
His sugar corn is us large and fine as ever
grew. His new post and rail fences and clear
ing up of bushes and briers. looks as though
he was not asleep last winter cold and
rough as it was. He has greatly improved his
dwelling with new pale fences and outbuld-
ing. handsome front yard laid off i'll pretty
| flower beds adds greatly to the appearance OF
the place. Mr.. Mitchell is Il Gamer of the
article. He will pack much this year as he
| did last year, Notwithstanding the great de-
preston in the can goods market.
The crabs are here both in quantity and
quality Mr. John II. Mahan. at the High
| House, is getting fat on them, his parties are
| making a good catch daily. lie has IA fine
boats awaiting for the pleasure seekers to get
| done harvesting.
| Mr. james l.. Richardson is improving his
| Old Baltimore pleasure resort with new pa
wilton. 4S by % feet. laying the floor with vel
| low pine flooring When completed ii will bt
| the finest in the county. The Junior Order
| of American Mechanics will christen it on the
| 18th instant with their second annual pic mic
| and dance. JIM SANk.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12

HAvRE DE GRACE, July 1.-THE following
officers of Hartford Lodge, No. 81, Knights of
Pythias, were elected and installed on We'd
nesday evening: c. c., George F. Baldwin {;
vice G., Lee Howard prelate, John Curren !;
NJ. A, Henry Merkle keeper of s., Thomas
NJ. White l. g., W. $. Forsythe; o. G.,
Clinton NJ. Jones trustees, Sylvester E. Pen
ming, W. S. Forsythe and John w. Carver
The Republican Club held lively meeting
at their hall ON st. Johns street on Saturday
evening, and named committee to be pre-
scented at the primaries consisting of Louis A.
Vosbury, E. 5. Mitchell, John E. Carver,
George A. Baker, Clarence e. Pussy, Charles
A. Conner, j. I. Frieze, A. w. Evans, Will
n. Coale and Ira Wells.
MIR. and Mrs. Isaac Hecht and son Lee left
here on Sunday for Atlantic City, where they
will spend a few days
Mr.. Harry Debrough and wife have moved
here for the summer
Squire G. p Fields, 4 former resident OF this
city, died in Baltimore on Monday ut an adj
vanced age Mr.. w. o. Fields and Mrs. May
Baldwin, of this city, are children of the de-
ceased
The Reading Circle observed its sixth ami
yersary on Tuesday evening, July 2, at eight
O'Clock The members assembled at the
home of Miss l.. Ada Foster, on Union avenue,
and after responding to roll-call with original
quotations, the Reading Circle chorus was
sung by the circle. Miss Ascherfeld, the
composer of the music to which the words
were set, presiding at the piano. The follow
ing interesting programme was next enjoyed
Statistical report of the circle for the year,
Miss Clara Ascherfeld; congratulatory ad-
dress, Miss Matte NJ Ofiley Meeting of the
Ages, Spirit of the Past, Miss Elizabeth w.
Hopkins; Spirit of the Present, Miss Dora
Bond Spirit of the Future, Miss Leila q.
Whitaker; recitation, 1.-The Legend of Sir
Galahad," Miss Juliet Sara Knight anniyer-
sary poem, Miss Mary Dunn Nirdin News
Report of the Year, Miss L. Ada Foster; criti-
csm, Miss l.. V. Hopkins. After this literary
feature, which was excellent, the circle adj
journed to the dining room, where the deli
cious ices, cake and fruit, were much appre-
ciated. The dining table was most artistical-
" decorated with ferns and field daisies At
one end was large birthday cake with six
lighted candles, one for each mile stone the
circle had passed. Yellow, tie circles color,
was represented in the candles and also in
tiny rosebud of paper attached to one corner
of the programmes, presented to each member
as a souvenir of the happy occasion. The
membership of the circle numbers fifteen, as
follows: Mrs r. X. Vanneman, Misses Leila
&. Whitaker, Annie w. Kelly, Lillian 7. Hop
kins, Elizabeth w. Hopkins, Juliet Sara
Knight, Alice Wilson, Clara Ascherfeld, Mat
tie NJ. Offiey, Maggie Otlley, Jessie H. Carroll,
Mary A. Russell, l.. Ada Foster, Dora Bond.
BIIFKINS.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12
NEIGHBORHOOD NEWS.
Gathered 6y our correspondents.


ABERDEEN, July l0.-The heavy rains have
been very unfavorable to harvesters and many
farmers have not yet gotten their wheat i'll.
The Fourth of July was celebrated here in
an enthusiastic manner. Ihrongs OF people
from distance gathered all during the day
The town decorated with the stars and stripes
presented a patriotic and welcome appearance.
At 10 20 an Interesting game of ball was play
ed between the WoOdberry Club, of Balti-
more and the NonpareilS with score of to
5 in favor of the visiting team. McCauliy
and Brooks for Woodbury., and Gilbert aud
Gibson for Nonpareils were the batteries.
Speeches were made i'll the AFTERNOON by Hon.
Vim. B. Baker, Mcssrs. W. W. Preston and
Charles W. Michael. Rev. f. Il. Porter read
the Declaration of Independence. The after
noon game of ball was played in drZZing
rain, and resulted in decisive victory for the
NonpareilS. The dampness prevented the
display of the fireworks in the evening, al
though it did not interfere with the small
boys amusements.
There will be game of ball here Saturday
afternoon between the Woodherry of Balti-
more and the Nonpareils: and the Fourth OF
July fireworks will be set off at night on the
vacant lot, on Bel Air avenue
A great many are looking forward 10 Inc
Jr. O. L. A. NJ pic mic at Old Baltimore on
the 18th instant. There will be ten knights
to ride in the tournament, a brass and string
band to furnish music for the days aInnse-
ments and the dance III the evening.
The poles are all set between mere ana
Hayre dc Grace for the telephone.
Elk -Sherifr George +. Walker and Mr.. F.
W. Little, of Baltimore, spent the Fourth in
town.
Miss Ella Mitchell, of Baltimore, who has
been visiting Mrs. T. l.. Hanway, is now
spending while with Mrs. w. b. Harris, OF
Bush River Neck.
Miss Fanny NJ. j. Greene, who spent sever
al DAYS in town last week, left on Friday to
visit relatives in New York.
Miss Lizzie r. Neale has returned from a
visit to friends in Hagerstown.
Mr. and Mrs r. H. Hopkins, spent Sunday
with the Misses McGaw, of Abingdon.
Mr.. Archer B. Jamison, preached at Church
vile Presbyterian Church last Sunday morn
ing and evening. He will occupy the pulpit
in the NJ. F.. Church here next Sunday morn
ing. Rev. w. q. Herbert will preach in the
same church in the evening.
Miss Susie Roberts, of Churchville, Miss
Grace GLADDEN., DR.. Hayward and Master
Thomas GLADDEN., Of the Rocks, spent the
Fourth with Mr.. and Mrs. George Roberts.
Miss Ollie Baker, left last week for visit
to relatives in Kentucky.
Mrs William Griffith, of Baltimore spent
several days last week with her grandfather,
Mr. J. T. Baldwin.
Mr.. Otis Hanway, of Philadelphia, was the
guest of his cousin Mr.. 5. NJ. Hanway, on the
Fourth.
Mr. VIM H. Colburn, of Trenton, n. j.
spent last Sunday in town. VIRGINIA
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12

MAGNOLIA, July 10.-Children's Day was
observed at the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran
Church, near Joppa on Sunday. The recita-
lions and songs were as whole well rendered
BY the children. Miss Martha Ulrich presid-
ed at the organ. The church was tastefully
decorated with flowers, ferns and greens. A
large audience was present.
While j. B. Hanway, of Joppa in company
with his nephew Mr.. w. &. Rouse was calling
at Mr. George Brown, of Magnolia, his horse
became frightened at passing bicycle. Mr.:
Hanway, who was standing close by grabbed
at the lines as he thought but instead got a
hold of the trace. The horse broke away and
Mr. Hauway was run over by the vehicle
Out side of being pretty well bruised up he
was not seriously injured. The horse after
running a short distance got entangled in the
shafts and was caught. w.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1895-07-12

DELTA, July 1O.-There is considerable in
terest here in the great Christian Endeavor
Convention that convenes in Boston this week
convention by Rev. and Mrs. w. II. ?. Smith,
of Stewartstown; Rev. X j. Stewart, of the
Statewide Church; G. |. Galbreath, }. ID.
Brooks, and Oscar Cunningham of the Slate
Ridge Church, and others.
We are very glad the Hartford county Sab
bath School Convention will be so near us
this year. These conventions ought to be the
means of greatly Strengthening the Sabbath
School cause in the county, and will be, if the
proper interest is taken in them The Con
vention meets in the Highland Presbyterian
Church on Tuesday, August 6, and we hope
to find there, from all parts of the county, de-
legates who have come prayerfully expecting
Spiritual blessing, such an assembly will be
ure to have glorious convention. l..