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The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08
Schedule In effect March 4, IVY VIZ
TRAINS LEAVE WlLM!NGI,01Nli,Hs, E E

Schedule In effect March IL, leyo.
TRAINS LEAVE WiLMlNGTON,D DELLA
WARE AVENUE, EAST-BOUND.
.Erpt RANT a,a' Illuminated with Pintsch
NISW YORK, week days. 1908, Ills,
.sa .lo.25, a. M; si22l, .22s. .5,22, '7.SJ
n 7. Y; s9nS ss i, 80 ~ M ''' A-D
HILADELPHIA, CHESTNUT ST
H,TATioN. week daya, '3OS, $50, $40
M ., Sp .i saS .s sS as. AZ .55s. ~
eII3o S25 10. iii n. m, Sundays, '3,0s, $50.
aSs ' u.s. s' S. q no d. If. i. n ,'
VIZ .sSs ,1 Nv III III nv as'i II" II H. SUNNY"
CHESTER, week days, aS;0S, 90, SO.
s7i5' 7.35, sis, $50 !'93l, 1923. j. % am:
% Sn ~ ~. .sos III so ~ &c. Il a. A.
Ei g. :ss'. '''' on. w. ,a'' a ~
"A !i1a, ~ ~ ~ :. % I W m, snnLays % IN
CAPE Mhi' s wech Gays, ,"r no III '"'"' p
m.;'a.9p Ill., E SlnIny9 ,C ~ \ NJ
MESI,B0uNp s,,1,,cro>,
week aAh daSs :l2o az sS5 .sts .l55 a, m:
p. m. sundays, "4,20, 7O2- $40 a IN:
RaLT 7yai A KIT WY srXrIoNs.
daily, 702 a. m; 2.54 p. IN.
NEWyAi.Rk, Delaware D. week .,Sl oays' u8
s45s, 705, IS, 'a.lj, h:i2 p, m; H!Hdaays,
~, ,O2 's4S o. M 'l%'o'' -''f' '4'''' ''o''
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WASHINGTON PARK
AND ATLANTIC CITY,

The steamer Ulrca leaves King street
wharf for Washington Park, wednesday,.
Thursdays and Saturdays at Ills and ll.3O =.
m, $40 and Gl5p. IN. Train leaves Washing.
ton Park for Wilmington at $50 q. H., ais
and 10 p. m. on these days only,
On Sunday leave Wilmington at 1875 a. M.
J. 4and 81 IN. Train leaves the park at s45 q
NJ. l2.45. 6 10 end &c p. m.
For Atlantic city, on Sunday only, leave
Fling street wharf at 125 a. IN, arrive at At
Iuntlc City at 1910 a. IN. Leave Atlantic City
at 80 p. m, arrive In Wilmington at y p. m.
Round trip fare to Washington PARK. ...5ec
To Atlantic City. ...................tl.5
Je.T .3ib
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Wilmington & Northern R. R,
TINE TABLElN EFFECT JUNE 2stA. 1896

TINE TADLElN EFFECT JUNE 2sth 1896
Trains leave wllminslso er,s.,sn s,rss,
Statlonl for b. g. o. Junction, Montchan-
In, Wihterhurn, Guyencourt, Granogue,
Cossart. Chadd's Ford Junction, PoSop.
son, West chester, Emhreville. Norton
tons, daily, except Sunday, at no a. M,
2'10, 4.05 and 6O4 p. III, Sundays only at y.o5
m. = 10. A0s and Fpm.
For Waynesburg Junction. Springfield
and intermediate stations. daily eScept
Sunday, at ITO a. M, 2.lD aud i.05 p. IN.
Sundays only at sos a. m, 2lO and i05
D. m.
FoE Joanna Blrdsboro, Rec ding ana In.
termediato stations. daily ACCEPT Sunday
ut ITO a. m, and 2l0 D. m. 6unesyy only,
at sos q. m. and 40 p. m,
A. G. MCAIiSLAND, Superintendent.
BoWNESS BRIGGS. Qsh. PAIs. Agent
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WILMINGTON TO
! PENNSVILLE, N. J..

Steamer Marietta"
loaves Baltimore and Ohio Wharf. foot Of
Market street. Wilmington. daily for Peuss.
ville, at 40 q. IA. l2 noon and 500 y. IN.
Returning, leaves Townsville at 40 a. a.
Sand p. NJ.
9ipgls fare u cents.
R9Nnd trip 70 cents,
freight at reasonable Pates
Good Fiablng, Amusements aud Hotel 40
eom modationA
Danoins 10 tho pavilion every night.
Boat can be chartered for moonlight OK.
enrsions
Forfurther information apply to
CAPTAIN JOHN !. IRELAND.
15.tf On board steamer.
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nEEEs7IVlNl1 RAILROAD,
The standnrd Railway or America.
PROTECTED THROUGHOUT BY THE
n tNTERLOCKING SWITCH AND
BLOCK SIGNAL SYSTEM.
PHILADELPHIA, WILMINGTON AND
BALTIMORE X. Il.
N EFFECT MAY II, 1886.

- ~ y Ell NAL III loyo-
Trains iesye Wilmington as follows, ..
II Ill r. 9. 49, III p1 Isl i' SS5' i? Ill Il IT, T.
Ei6 5.5s. as. it, 100 and BIZ p. q.
Accommodation, sos, 7.05, SOC, 1855 am. !;
u;SS. 2$2, $50 SD. ~. and lo4o p a. e. = =,
10 $50 ss5. i ieos m.s5. i = a. M is7
s.oS. 500. 6.6e, 6,45. 701 and sQS 2. m M :, "a
Accommodation. 6.Q5f 7.95, sos L. ~, i.S
For % NV NV W Yols s'l L. ~ s g. a. ~ -
e. III III. H. e. IT, Ill., s Il III. III and io
For Boston without change. io.1d a. m. {;
For ~ West Chester. via Lamokin. $50 ..
For ~ Newark e Center and intermediate
stations, 1888 a. IN. and 6.S3 p. m.
Baltimore and Washington. 4ss, .S9l,
i,59 5s5 SIS 3 "aSs. Zoo. 7'4i. so p M and
Baltimore and intermediate stations.
LH. 4iS. Cos y. m, 1900 night.
v Lea philadelphla, Broa4 strset s fsr
IT, l ls' A. s5s &c. 'l e. III &C. &C. $ s5s
Lilo, Ills p. m, and hos night.
A'G s s t Il e. 49, ' tbs 70 ana 81 IT'S
SUNDAY TRAINS.
SoS s Rh La 3D. {eax5press, a. s 5
Accommodation 100, $40 a. m; l2Oi l4O
LOS, 515 and 1910 p m.
sF fass!ss sfSFeiss 70; 49, &C. &c. ~ IL ga Sd
Accommodation, 100, $40 a. m; l2.o4. lao,
~ H. IL Sew ~ y6 and 1Gao ; M an 700 $50
gss 1895. ll45 a; m; ISL, S.65, 4.o5. 500. $50.
Eli E Ell, tS Sitseut y sh1nss rs
nBsiilmsTs ;! s q wsss1l!g "a 4. s9 81
III III o. M M ahd c All lI1 n,sb TO- S $780, "N
sas >. m. and Zoo hight.
o,hsay Leave Philadelphio. Broad street, for
ssS I "a s sS 81. ~ 49, 49, Ill., IT'D
,a AsSsoSs@ &C., % sss i, a. n 9iS l9sI mi
+ FOR THE SOUTH.
ssepers 10 New oyyeans memphs a ruS
ID, Xshevll!e and Hot Strings.
Atlantic Coast Line.-l249 p. M, daily.
sleepers to Port Tampa, Macon, ind jack
gonEiile, i254 night. daily. sleepers to
DELAWARE DIVISION.
ST. s Mey KS Ga s. m s I'D T. nIkh TO- 49,
Fer Lewss. s;ls a. M; ~ ? m:
Express for Dover, Harrington. and Del
mar. s,l3. 11;04 a. M; All and ll.5G p. m.
Express for Wyoming, G.5s p. m:
Express FOR N Cape Charles oid Foint
For Rehoea,h a1sa mnnd4 AZ p m.
SUNDAY TRAINS.
night.
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The Seasons Event
Of Bicycle Se||ingl
THE BREAK IN
PRICE now HERE,
HiIh-Grade 1B96
Sl00 BICYCLES
'85o ):

Public demand has been calling for reduction in thel
price of bicycles and the tide now changing We have BEEN
waiting for just such opportunity that appears now wa
purchased and have part Of them in stock hundred
strictly hghgrade Wheels which have been selling in this c
and elsewhere for 800 which propose sell haprce
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08
SILVER'S VICTORY
In the National Convention Of
the Democratic Party.
DEFEAT OF SENATOR HILL.
The Convention Selects Daniel for
Temporary Chairman.
PERMANENT CHAIRMAN WHITE.

The Delegates Override tho Selection Of
tho National Committee, and Choose the
Man who Nominated Hill for tho Presi-
dency Four Years Ago-The Temporary
Chairman's Ringing Silver speech-sena-
tor James X. Jones, Of Arkansas, Sc
looted to Head the Committee on Reso-
lntions--Tho Platform, While Not Nam
ing President Cleveland, CONDEMNS Traf-
ticking with Banking syndicates," Favors
Independent Free Coinage, Denounces
Federal Interference in Local Affairs.
and Favors Constitu tional Amendment
Providing for an Income Tax-Creden-
= tials Committee Seats the Michigan Sill
yer Delcgates-Gold Men Talking of q
Bolt.
CHICAGO, July 8.-In the magnificent
md capacious Coliseum in Jackson Park,
beneath clear SKIES with cool, invigorat-
ing breeze swapping at the flags and trap
pings and the blue waters of Lake Michi-
gan stretching away to the north, the
Democratic national convention met yes
terday. After brief but decisive battle
In the arena the silver men indicated their
supremacy. They wrested from the hands
of the gold phalsnxes the control Of the
convention and gathered the reins of
power into their own hands
fIbaro "a vop,i nj - hot nthar
great Coliseum whose fall marked the de-
struction Of an empire, where men were
butchered to make Roman holiday
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08
THE RESOLUTIONS COMMITTEE.

Six United States Senator's Assist in Con-
structing the Platform.
CHICAGO, July s.-The committee on
resolutions met last night at the Palmer
House. Senator White, Of California, was
elected chairman Of the committee. Be-
fore he could take the chair a committee
from the committee on permanent organi-
cation called upon him and notified him
of his selection for permanent chairman
Of the convention. Senator White accepted
the permanent craftsmanship, and, return
ing to the room Of the committee on reso-
buttons, stated that it would be impossible
for him to act as permanent chairman If
the convention should ratify the choice of
the committee on permanent organization
to serve as chairman Of the committee on
resolutions. Senator James K. Jones, of
Arkansas, WAS then chosen chairman of
the committee on resolutions.
A subcommittee Of nine was appointed
to draft platform Of principles and ro-
port to the full committee today. Mr.. Nc
Dermott, Of New Jersey, wanted the sub
committee instructed to take no action on
finance, and made vigorous gold speech,
in which he intimated that New Jerseys
delegation would bolt or refuse to support
silver candidate or platform. Senator
White responded hotly, saying: Let the
traitors secede if they want to. The ma
jority of the party is here with fixed pur-
pose, and determined to carry it out"
Thefollowing gentlemen were appointed
as the subcommittee: Senators ], X.
Jones of Arkansas, F. NJ. Cockrell Of Mis-
souri,, ]. z. George of Missssi ppi, Ben. T.
Tillman of South Carolina, D. B. Hill of
New York and George Gray Of Delaware;
Hon. John Z. Russell of Massachusetts,
N. E. Worthington of Illinois and Mr.
Owen of Indian Territory.
At the meeting Of the committee on Gre
dentials last night it was voted to seat the
four contestng silver delegates from Mich
igan. AS Michigan has enforced the unit
rule this will make its delegation solid for
tilver.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08

Stopping at Gordon Heights,
Leaving Fourth street wharf, Wilmington,
daily Sundays included. at {, 80 and 1880 a. in.
snd'i, AIS andT y. IN.
Leaving Chestnut street wharf. Philadel-
bhis. at 100 and 1915 a. In, l.SO AGO and
700 p. m.
Fare to Gordon Heights So each way
Fare to Philadelphia, IS cents Excursion
Tickets 40 cents
.famliy packnge tickets az very low rates.
t0triPs. 5000. 20 trips $500. Good for year
Passengers packages received at philadei.
phia wharf and cared for Tree OF charge.
For further information call telephone
No. 81.
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SEETHEM ONCE YOU'LL
BUY THEM.
LESTER$5O.OO
FULLY GUARANTEED.
adies' or GentIemen's Models Same Price.

To believe oil bicycle advertisements one lead to think
there are no poor bicycles for all claimed to be the best
but there are bicycles and bicycles all kinds and coo good
bad and Indifferent and claim for this wheel the highest
type of bicycle construction second none and better In some
feature than others We don't ask hssmpe statement to be
accented alone but court the rigid examination by ex.
perts We have the right wheel to confirm all statements
made above and feel satisfied your verdict will be that we are
not only selling 500 wheel for $780, but that we arc selling
the BEST 800 wheel for $50.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08

was then taken and the silver men retired
and held caucus at which the perma-
nent organization was fully agreed upon.
The committee then adjourned until 8
o'clock, when it reconvened at the Sher-
man House. In the evening the silver
slate went through as follows Permanent
chairman, Stephen NJ. White Of California
sergeant-at-arms, John l. Martin Of MIS-
souri,; secretary, Thomas j. Cogan of Gin
ciGuati; assistant secretary, Louis ID.
Hesheimer Of Chicago; reading clerk, Il,
B. Wade of Tennessee.
The name Of Senator Hill, of New York,
was presented by the gold men for perma-
nent chairman, and he received six votes
to thirty three for Senator White The re-
mainder of the organization as presented
by the silver people went through by &C.
clamation, the gold men making no nom.
nations. Judge Prentiss, Of Illinois, was
the chairman of the silver caucus
There is little change In the situation as
to candidates, Bland still has strong
lead, but the possibility of all sorts Of
complications which may blockade his
way to the coveted prize have made his
followers anxious, and the talk Of abrogat-
Ing the twothirds rule in his interest has
been revived. There is, of course, the
natural disposition to crowd on to the
band wagon, but the calmest observers
cannot yet figure out how he can win
They still look for Boies or dark horse
The use which the gold contingent will
make Of their votes complicates the situa-
ton, and many believe that, in the present
disorganized condition Of the silver men
as to a candidate, the gold men can force
compromise Stevenson Is most promi-
nently spoken of in this connection. To
forestall the gold men, concerning whose
plans in this regard there ismuch mystery,
the silver men intend to hold caucus as
soon as deadlock develops.
The gold men held meeting last night
and adopted a resolution that each dele
gate select q man to return to his state,
get the views Of his party, and report back
to the chairman Of the meeting, Senator
Gray. This may mean bolt There were
$50 delegates at the meeting Every sug-
gestion Of bolt was received with ap-
plause.
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08
PERMANENT CHAIRMAN WHITE.

PERMANENT CHAIRMAN WHITE.
Senator Hill Receives Six Votes In the
Committee on Organization.
CHICAGO, July s.-The committee on
permanent organization met in the Col
iseum Immediately after the adjournment
Of the convention. General E. B. Finley,
of Ohio, was made chairman and J. P.
Brown, of Georgia, secretary. A recess
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08

a TTEH TlON-Persons1 eslr ng pure drug
A. Ard cteMlchis or wishing their pre-
tcIiriitLs OF Ir,Vhte receipt carefully com
pCULCed with ILIe materials. thonlo go to
lie tiLR ptItGf II. It. BhlNGHl )HsT. No.
ST. EAIbet steet Wilmington Del II
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IEATEiS PUT IN. repaired, overhaule1,
II Pvt IL order. Ranges stovea repaired.
Bricks vrbteE apu pipes. old stoves, furni-
iure oGPLt eGid and exchanged. Whining
ton s,cIage Co. l0E Orange. l0o5. al9
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Gludness Comes

With 4 better understanding of the
w transient nature of the many phys.
ical ills which vanish before proper eff.
forts-gentle efforts-pleasant etforts-
rightly directed. There is comfort in
the knowledge that so many forms of
sickness ore not due to any actual dis.
ease, but simply to constipated condi.
ticn of the system, which the pleasant
family laxative, Syrup of Figs, proTpt.
ly removes. That is why it is the only
remedy with millions of families, and is
everywhere esteemed so highly by all
who value good health. Its beneficial
effects are due to the fact, that it is the
ore remedy which promotes internal
cleanliness, without facilitating the
organs on which it acts. It's therefore
all important, in order to get its bene.
fetal effects, to note when you pur'
chase, that you have the genuine article,
which is manufactured by the California
Fig Syrup Co. only, and sold by oil rep.
utable druggists.
If in the enjoyment of good health,
and the system is regular, then laxa.
tives or other remedies are not needed.
If afflicted with any actual disease, one
may be commended to the most ssillful
physicians, but if in need of laxative,
then one should have the best, and with
the well.informed everywhere, Syrup Of
Figs stands highest and is most largely
1sed and gives most genei dissatisfaction
The Wilmington daily Republican. (Wilmington, Del.) 1890-1902, 1896-07-08
HUMPHREYS

Nothing has ever been produced to
equal or compare with Humphreys
Witch Hazel Oil as a CURATIVE and
HEALING APPLICATION. 1t has been
used 40 years and always affords relief
and always gives satisfaction.
1t Cures PILES or HEMoRRHoIDs, External
or Internal, Blind or Bleeding itching and
Burning; Cracks or Fissures and Fistulas.
Relief immediate--cure certain.
II Cures BURNS, Scalds and liberation and
Contraction from Burns. Relief instant.
1t Cures Torn, Cut and LIBERATED
Wounds and Bruises.
1t Cures BolLs, Hot Tumors, Ulcers, Old
Sores, Itching Eruptions, Security or Scald
Head. 1t is Infallble.
II Cures INFLAMED or CAKED BREASTS
and Sore Nipples. 1t is invaluable.
It Cures SALT RHErM, letters, Security
Eruptions, Chapped Hands, Fever Bhsters,
Sore Lips or Nostrils, Corns and Bunicns,
Sore and Chafed Feet, stings Of Insects.
Three Sizes, 2sc., soc. and sI.oo.
Sold byDrugsi,,so sent postpaid oufoceiptofprico
HrrPnRrYs' HE'D co., III SiIo nnIlan Ste Now York.
WITCH kAzEL OIL
DEA for Lanily usc.
L Extra large size. si.I5 per tor
JOHN N. SOLOMON.
Oi!lcc No. 8 West Third sfrcet
Phones lI8'Rnd AS
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The manufacturers will not permit to sell this wheel at
this price with the regular namepe but it Is such that it
will be easily recognized by experts by the many special tea
lures and quality OF mechanical construction
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T FOR THE SOUTH.
ssspsrs 10 New oyyeans memphs a ra
pa. Asheville and Hot Springs.
Atlantic Coast Line.--l2 40 p. M, daily,
eleepers to Port Tampa, Macon ind jack
Jacksonville.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
In the Amphitheater.
From St. Nicholas

On one of those days he went to the
amphitheater, the circus which Herod the
Great had built, at some distance from the
city. He paid for seat in one of the
upper galleries. On the tiers of seats be-
low him were all sorts of people, and far
away, on the opposite side of the vast
arena. the sandy level in the middle, he
saw, in the lower tier, canopied place
that was furnished magnifcently. In it
there were throne-seats, and on them sat
King Herod Antipas, Pontius Pilatus, the
Roman governor, two Roman generals.
with other distinguished men, and num-
Der of richly dressed women, some of whom
wore brilliant tiaras or coronets upon their
heads He stared at them for few min
utes, and at the tremendous throng of
people, but after that he thought only of
what was going on in the arena.
There were chariot races; and Cyril
could not help being intensely excited by
the mad rush Of the contending teams.
while all the thousands who looked on
shouted and raved After the races, how
ever, came scenes some of which made
him shudder There were foot races and
boxing matches, but these were soon over
and then there were contests between pairs
of swOrdsmen, spearmen. clubmen, and the
like, in which the fights went on until one of
the combatants was slain. Close upon the
last of these duels, bands of gladiators
marched in from opposite sides of the
arena, and charged each other like detach-
ments of soldiers upon real battlefield.
The fighting was furious and desperate,
but one side was soon beaten, for the
parties had not been equal One party
had been trained warriors, professional
gladiators, and the other only common
men, captives taken in recent raid of
Plate soldiers upon wild tribe beyond
the Dead Sea- They were brave enough,
but they were put there only to be killed
for the amusement of the great men and
of the multitude. So were the poor vic
tins with whom the days exhibition
closed for they were driven into the arena,
half armed, to contend as best they could
with number of hungry lions, tigers,
leopards, and hyenas, which were loosed
upon them from their dens under the tiers
Of, seats.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
February Weather

The following compromise about all of
the notable weather proverbs applicable to
February. More than half them point to
an early and bright Spring
Double-faced February.
OF all the months in the year, we do
not want u fair February
When the cat in February lies in the
sun she will creep behind the stove in
March
When the north wind does not blow in
February, it will surely come in March.
February doth cut and shear.
February fill dixie,
Be it black or white;
But if it be white,
It's the better to like.
There is always one fine week in Feb
ruary.
Violent north winds in February herald
fertile year.
February makes bridge March breaks
it.
If February gives much snow,
A fine summer it does foreshow.
For every thunder with rain in Febru-
airy there will be cold spell in May
As the days lengthen,
The cold will strengthen.
If the fire burns unusually fierce and
bright in winter, there viii be frost and
clear weather; if the fire burns dull, ex-
pect damp and rain.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
The value of Dead Horses.
From The Mining and sclentlac Press.


The carcass Of y horse appears to be of
more value for its chemical products than
the living animal The hair is first re-
moved by shaving and is used for stufing
cushions and horse collars. The tail and
name are of special value, being used to
make haircloth. The hide is converted
into leather. That made from the skin
over the rump is known as cordoyan, and
is used in the manufacture of high-class
hunting and wading boots. as it can be
made imperyious to water The other
leather is soft and used mostly for slippers
and heavy driving gloves The hoofs are
boiled to extract the oil, and the horny
substance shipped to manufacturer of combs
and what are known as Mikado goods.
The carcass is cooked 6y steam at a press
ure Of three atmospheres, which process
separates the flesh from the bones. The
leg bones are very hard and white, and are
used for handles of pocket and table cut
lery, while the ribs and head are burned
to make boneblack after they have been
treated for the glue that is in them. In
the calcining of these bones the yapors
arising are condensed, and form the chief
source of carbonate of ammonia, which
constitute the base of nearly all ammonia
cal salts There is also an animal oil
yielded in the cooking process which is a
deadly poison and enters into the compost
tion of many insectides and yermifuges.
The bones to make glue are dissolved in
muriatic acid, dissolved in boiling water,
east into squares and dried on nets. The
phosphate of lime acted upon by the sui
phuric acid and caleined with carbon pro-
duces phosphorus for lucifer matches. The
remaining flesh is distilled to obtain car
Donate of ammonia. The resulting mass
is pounded up with potash and then mixed
with old iron of every description. The
whole is calcined and yields yellow crystals
of prussiate of potash, with which tissue
are dyed Prussian blue and iron trans
formed into steel. Cyanide of potassium
and prussic acid are also formed.
The Democratic advocate. [volume] (Westminster, Md.) 1865-1972, 1896-02-22
Worth Knowing.

Many people who have tender feet can
not wear rubbers with any degree of COM
fort. The gutta- -percha, which is i'm
peryious to dampness, causes the foot to
perspire and become more than ordinarily
sensitive Until lately the woman who
was thus afflicted had to decide to suffer
or to have wet feet. Now, however, she,
as well as her brother, may snap her or
his fingers at overshoes and dispense with
the old-fashioned nuisances. There are
made for feminine wear shoes of soft calf
skin, with an intersole of cork. The com
fort of these boots is only appreciated by her
who is so sensible as to wear pair. The cork
sole keeps the feet warm and the calf-skin
is waterproof Nor are these sl-oes clumsy
in appearance, but are of the most fashion
able shapes and styles, and give thorough
" chic air to the foot of the wearer
Last season. straw hat which is too
dusty to use again when spring comes, al
though good in every other way, can be
restored by simple treatment and made
bright and fresh again, A lump of sugar,
or tablespoonful if granulated sugar is used,
dissolve in three tablespoonfuls of water
makes a good wash for straw hats and
should be used freely, and allowed to soak
well into the straw. 1t can be applied
with brush or II sponge. 1t makes the
hat limp and soft at first, but must be
placed in the air and sunshine to dry well.
The straw becomes fresh and stiff again
and the brim can be pressed into new
shapes, if we desire, by arranging it be-
fore it dries This process can be used
several times during the summer.