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Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09
POPULAR SCIENCE.

The air pressure on a person Of ordi-
nary size Is sixteen and half tons.
The highest mountain in the world Is
Mount Everest. in the Himalayas-
twenty-nine thousand feet, or five and
three-fourths miles.
In the normal state dog executes
twenty or thirty respiratory movements
a minute. but while he is excited or
running in the heat of the sun this in.
creases to 800 or $50.
1t has lately been established that the
temperature of the carbon in the elec-
trio arc Is about $500 degree F., or
about forty times the difference of tenn
perature between the boiling and freez-
ing water.
| The camel's foot is soft cushion, pc
| culiarly we'll adapted to the stones and
gravel over which it is constantly walk
ing. During single journey through
the Sahara horses have worn out three
sets of shoes, while the camel's feet are
not even sore.
The frog deposits its eggs in shallow
water, where the warmth Of the sun
promotes speedy Matching. The COM
mon snake often selects bed Of decom-
posing vegetable matter. The croco-
ollie and the clumsy sea tortoise go
ashore to lay their eggs.
When the common earth worm Is cut
In two to the tail there grows head
and to the head there grows tail, and
two animals are formed. AS the wound
heals q small white button Is formed
which afterward develops into rings
and perfect extremity.
The duration of sunshine in the var.
ious countries of Europe was recently
discussed at scientific meeting in Bcr'
lin. 1t was shown that Spain stands
at the head of the list, having on ar
average 5000 hours Of sunshine pei
year, while Italy has $500 hours. Ger
many 100 hours and England 1,4O'
hours. Madrid has almose three time
as much sunshine as London.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09
The Live Monkey.

A dealer in stuffed animals, who also
kept few live creatures for sale. gave
his shop boy, who was permitted to
sell the stuffed specimens, orders to
call him when any one asked for any
of the living animals, says the Youths
Companion.
One day a gentleman called and de-
manded a monkey.
"Any one of these?" asked the boy,
who was in charge. He pointed to the
stuffed specimens.
"No-i want a live monkey" an
swered the customer.
The boy stepped to the door OF the
back shop and called to his master;-
you're wanted, STRIP
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09
Would Not Eat the flag.

An Englishman in Washington at
dinner declined TO eat an ice frozen in
the shape and color Of the American
flag. This he did because he held it to
be bad form to absorb the national en-
blem. The incident was significant a.
showing the distinction and the differ
ence between the British idea OF patri-
o,ism and our own. Englishmen life
their hats when their flag is carried
past and rise when the national an
them 10 played in theatres and musical
halls. No true Briton, in trade or out
of it, would see the nag Of his country
for advertising purposes Boston Ca
xette.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09
A Nursery Dish.

An appetizing and healthful good
night" lunch for the children may be
made of the scraps of nice clean bread
Put the bits, thick and thin. in bak-
ing pan in the oven, where they will
brown evenly and lightly clear through.
When q light brown and crisp to the
center. roll on . clean table or cloth
with the rolling pin until 1t IL a fine
''grit" Bottle and keep dry. Atable.
spoonful or two in good, rich milk,
makes light palatable and digestible
supper for anybody.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

Iowa is the proud possessor Of citi.
zen who has dreamed q dream and
sprung upon an admiring common
wealth scheme for . "a, 200. 600 inter-
national palace. TO be built above
Niagara's bank. with mean height OF
COG feet and q central tower OF 1000
feet, the building to average forty-six
stories Iowa should not permit this
genius to escape Niagara can spare
him. but his native state cannot-New
York Mail and Express
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09
A Trinity Of Evils.

Billiousness. sick headache and Irregular
fly OF the bowels accompany each other. To
the removal of this trinity of evils Hostet-
ters stomach Bitters IL especially adapted.
1t also cures dyspepsia, rheumatism. mala-
rial complaints, billousness, nervousness
and constipation. The most satisfactory
results follow u fair trial. Use 1t daily.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09
CIDERVILLE CIRCUIT.
S,LAS CANDERFOOT'S LETTER
TO DEER JESS.
4 Nan Who Calls Himself . Brother
In Law to tho Church - Human
Nature as Preacher on HOosier
Circuit.
(From the Rams Horn.)

FER JESS: w hlle
l was in Ciderville
Yesterday, l sot
down by the stove
in Kaptun Pusher's
store, to rest my
self and warm my
feet, while Saman-
thy was a pricin
the kallyko and
other things that
she thinks her and
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

Piso's Cure for Consumption Is the only
cough medicine used In my housed. &.
Albright, Miffiinburg, Pa, Dec. IL. '05.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

1t would spoil nine men out Of ten, to let
them have their own way for month.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

F. j. CHENEY l. CO., Toledo o., Proprs. OF
Halls Catarrh Cure, offer ti0O reward for any
case Of catarrh that can not be cured by taxing
Halls Catarrh Cure. Send for testimonials
free. Sold BY DruggLsts, Zoe.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

Heg~man's Camph0r tee with 0iyc~rlne.
Cures Cnapped Hands and Face. Tender or Sore Feet
Chibains Piles. &c. c. q. Clark Co.. New Haven. CT
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

Good fortune does not always ride in q
gold mounted carriage.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09
A temptation resisted, Is foe overcou

A roaring lion may sometimes 10 one
that has no teeth.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

IT the Baby 10 Cutting Teetn.
l. sure and use that old and welltred remedy, NRA
vxsIow's SOOTHING SYRUP for Children Teething-
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

Every man feels the need OF . good
natured woman to grumhle to.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

R1T0 An Fits stopped free by DR.. Il Hines Great
Nerve kestOrer. No Fits after the tirst days use.
Marvellous cures. Treatise ant g. trial tot IL fr~ct
HI cas.s. bend " Dr. Kline, e3l Icn b.. fhlAs IA
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

He who can laugh at himself, may laug
much.
Lewiston teller. [volume] (Lewiston, North Idaho) 1878-1900, 1896-07-09

Truth never bushes when you look it in
tho faco
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

In a single block, on Sansome street, a
few days ago, noticed no less than four
cases of sore heels among the horses pass
ing along the pavement. OF the afflicted
animals three were heavy drafthorses, of
the kind affected by San francisco dray-
men, presumably because no other variety
of animal save an elephant could drag the
horse-kilIing monstrosities here used for
transporting merchandise. In one case
the feather" of hair on the massive fet-
lock joint was cut away, and the trouble
was evidently undergoing treatment The
hair on the heels of the other two was
matted and foul with exudation from the
wounds, so that it was difficult to deter
mine whether they were being treated.
The fourth victim was lively little brown
mare, hitched to a light delivery wagon,
and driven by boy.
If | were of malignant disposition l
could wish my worst enemy no worse fate
than to be San Francisco horse, attached
to the average delivery wagon and driven
by the average delivery boy. The latter is
always in hurry, his industry, when
urging his steed up our steep, cobble-
paved hills, being equaled only by the
calm deliberation of his movements when,
having stopped his horse and left it just
where it blocks the way of cable-car, be
saunters, at the gripman's call, to remove
the obstruction. With admirable moder-
alton be approaches the vehicle, medi-
tatively he mounts the wheel, takes his
seat cautiously and leisurely gathers up
the reins, turns to smile at the exasper-
ated carmen and then brings his whip
suddenly and Unexpectedly upon his
horses back. The startled animal plunges
and starts at a gallop, only to be pulled up
with jerk half a dozen PAGES further on.
Apparently the boy who drives delivery
wagon has no notion of any other method
of starting horse than this, or of any
other method of stopping than to throw
his weight upon the reins and pull the
animal back upon bis launches. Any
idea of gentleness, or responsibility
toward the dumb creature in his control,
seems entirely foreign to him and quite
unworthy of consideration.
Notice one of these unfortunate horses
standing beside the curb, on one of our
steep grades, and you will readily under
stand one cause of sore heels. The animal
is usually headed up the hill. his hind legs
strained backward as he braces his weight
against the collar to hold up the wagon.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

training of our boys at home if they must
be bribed to strengthen their bodies and
develop their muscles.
Those who are not familiar with the sub
ject do not know the intense pleasure to
be derived from the consciousness of per-
sonal strength or skill in gymnastics, of
speed IN walking, running or bicycling, or
the exultant thrill of exceiling in competi-
ton. Just here / cannot understand how
a man can have the assurance TO display a
medal won, or rather acquired, by taking
advantage of the misfortun" of some one,
or their innocence; and yet | have known
such things to be done among amateurs.
Unfortunately there is too much of this.
There have been many books, pam
phlets and articles written on the subject
of Training" so L will not weary the
reader with vain repetitions, but contine
myself to hints and ideas that may prove
useful and not threadbare.
First and most important, every young
man who plans to enter athletic competi-
tions should submit to examination by q
competent physician. In doing so he will
deal Justly with himself. II is not uncom-
mon to hear people say, 81 did not dare to
go to physician for fear he would tell me
| must not race Tor dance, according to
the gender of the patiently. This is not
Just to ones self, for Shakespeare says,
ITO thine own self be true" OF what gen.
uine benefit will the winning (or losing) of
a race be if you must carry about an mfr
nifty rs a life atonement for a willful
wrong?
Having begun exercising, very impor-
tant problem must be solved. Rubbing
down is a matter that bothers about every
young at hlete that enters the arena of
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
THE YOUNG ATHLETES DREAM

work. Can a man become successful
without being Systematically rubbed
down? Yes, he can; true, he NAV no.
have quite the advantage of one who is
groomed daily by strong man; but then he
can do great deal toward rubbing himself
For instance, after the exercise and bath
let him wipe himself until the water is
about disappeared; then let him take the
coarse towel, and, grasping it by the cor
ners, proceed to 'saw himself by polish
ing the limbs and back violently [ knew
man who won two championships of
America and was never Systematically
rubbed down. However, if possible it
should be practiced.
The above remarks, however, suggest
another question. viz: Are cold baths
healthy? That is a question of tempera-
ment and habit, as they are called once
knew young man who had left a sick
bed but few months before, where he had
been confined with typhoid fever. and at
the time of which l speak was not entirely
well. He could plunge into the cold bath
and enjoy it while ] stood shivering on the
brink unable to muster up courage to take
the plunge. Moreover, experience taught
me that it would have been unwise to have
attempted it. The facts of the case were
that he was of full habit-that is, his
muscles and bones we're covered with a
substantial layer of fat. which acted as
warm blanket. In my case, however.
there was precions little fat to protect the
vitals, and the sensitive organs received
the full effect of the cold shock
l am aware that some people, well mean
ing, too, insist that this shrinking can be
overcome. Moreover some plucky young
fellows who see their companions dive IN
the cold water with impunity resolve to do
the same and suffer for it rather than be
the subject of a sneer.
Now, in response to these matters,
would say that a person who would insist
on all healthy people taking q cold plunge
is sadly deficient in the knowledge that is
acquired by observation and study. Fur
thermore, that he is exceedingly narrow in
his views. He should know what is meant
Tor one may be poison for another, We
are not all constituted alike and tolerance
is one OF the great virtues of this age. As
Tor cold sponge baths / would recomme
them to all but the slckly. followed by a
vigorous rubbing.
Training for the cinder path should be
accompanied by vigorous use of the
dumobells on rising in the morning.
However, it is not imperative that the
exercise should be taken at the beginning
OF the day, although it is generally con-
ceded that the best results are obtained at
that time. The motions Should be varied
and designed to stretch and invigorate ali
the muscles of the arms, wrist. chest
stomach and back. The weight of the
bells should not exceed five pounds for a
person weighing lbs pounds. but much
less for lighter people. 1t is a great mis-
take to use heavy dumbbells for dailv
exercise. Pulley weights and Indian clubs
can be substituted for dunn bbells If de-
sired.
Let me mention point that is not gen.
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03
sH1vERING UNDER THE SHOWER.

wonderful. The appropriation, with its
consequent phrapahernalia, might be util-
lied in connection with Berkeley or some
other institution or put in private hands.
The doctor said yesterday, when asked
what was going on in connection with
Roentgens discovery:
"Well, there is considera BILE work going
on in this part of the world. At Berkeley
they have pretty good plant, but unfor-
tunately the professors have not great
deal of time to devote to this one question.
am working along doing the best can,
with limited means, and have obtained
some very good results. l could get very
much better results, both useful and sclen-
tifc, however, if 1 had more money to
spend on it. You see it takes money to
do anything.
But you have your own apparatus,
have you not?"
"Oh, yes; but, you see, in ali lines of re-
search one is constantly in need of little
things. One comes to the point, in any
given line of work, where he must have
something more or for lack of it stop.
And by the way, do you know this would
be just the chance for some of our million
aires to make a name for themselves and
do great work for science, and also make
a name for San Francisco
81 mean that if any one of dozen or
more of our wealthy people would put up
say $40, 900 to fit up laboratory for this
work it would be commendable in the ex-
treme. Here is a question that has startled
the whole world. 1t involves a great many
fine scientific problems that must be worked
out, and there is no reason why San Fran
cisco should not be at the head of the
procession.
What is the real nature of these rays?
What is their rate of propagation? Why
is 1t that only certain conditions seem To
produce them2 Why may they not be
produced in other ways? What will they
do? Can they not be made to show the
condition of the organs as well as OF the
bones of the body? How do they affect
chemicals, plant and animal lille? Do they
have any effect, on germs of disease,
in or out of the body? These are only a
few of the questions that are to be an
swered, and will be solved, sooner or later,
and there is no reason why San Francisco
should not do some of this good work.
"No, there is nothing original with me
in the idea of having some wealthy man
furnish the money to equip laboratory,
there are several such in the country now,
and very many abroad. The good that
they do is marvellous.
"And then, think of the value such an
institution would be to the CITY and vici-
nifty. With more room, more apparatus and
more time to devote to it could very soon
be able to examine the entire skeleton of
man and locate exactly any foreign body
and any trouble with the bones. 1t would
be OF great value to the people and to the
surgeons"
DO you think the sum you mentioned
($10,000) would be enough to equip labor
atory capable of doing such work as Tesla
and Edison are doing in New York;"
II have not doubt of it. With that
amount of money at my disposal 1 could,
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

orally known, certainly not often utilized
In training for any violent performance
great deal of walking should be taken. 1t
IS a fact that walking is one of the very
best forms of physical exercise; for it puts
oxygen in large quantities into the lungs,
strengthens the muscles and improves the
appetite, but particularly the digestion.
Understand, am not referring TO ''heel
and toe" walking, for that class of ath-
letics long since learned to frown upon.
(Just why l will postpone for another
time.) l refer simply to walking on the
roads, in the fields and over the hills. At
first the speed should be only three and
half miles an hour; this in time may be
increased to four miles, and at the end of
six months the young athlete will be able
to reel off five miles an hour. This he will
find wonderfully gorating.-GEoRGED D.
BAIRD
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

or in business, and whose experience is
naturally limited.
Our schools. offices and shops are filled
with young men who read daily of the do
lngs OF great runners and jumpers with
intense.and am bilious interest, wondering
If 1t would be possible for them ever to be-
come so renowned. In answer to such
question / would unhesitatingly answer
yes. do not mean that everybody can
become great athlete, but l do say that |
have seen wonderful runners, walkers and
jumpers developed from very unpromis-
ing material, because the aspirants were
determined to succeed, and not be
thwarted by few obstacles
No man should guard his honor more
Jealously than the amateur. He cannot
afford TO take any risks on the subject of
his standing. l cannot stop to explain
Just what 1t is TO be an amateur: if there
should be sufficient inquiries concerning
this subject might take it up at another
time, but this l can say in a few words:
CONSIDER that medal won on techni-
cality is better refused. Prizes should be
regarded only as trophies of honorablv
won competitions and not as so much
plunder. When man displays a medal to
friend the latter takes it for granted that
the prize was fairly earned and not by q
'huke,'' as q technicality is termed among
racing men, or, still worse, bit of under
handed business.
Many years ago / attended meeting of
the New York Caledonian Club, and dur
ing the exercises became quite interested
in one competitor in the Highland
fling, though the young man was quite
unconscious of the impression he had
made upon me.
He advanced to the spot assigned, bowed
gravely to the judges, and began to dance.
For some minutes he moved gracefully
. through the motions, and l became quite
absorbed in his skill, when suddenly he
stopped. and walked abruptly away. AS
tonlshed, turned to my comp anion and
inquired, "Why did he stopf" "Oh, he
touched one of the swords" was the re-
sponse. did you see him do it2" asked,
for L could not see that the Judges had OBJ
served it. "Oh, no; he knew he touched
the swords. point of honor, you see,"
replied my friend.
have never forgotten that young man.
He has been TO me for wears a type of
honor In athletics; competing for the
pleasure derived from the competition
and health gained from the exercise.
Understand, the amateur has right to
expect handsome medal or cup as q
prize IN a successful race. But he must
regard.lt as certificate of an honorably
won contest, something tangible to show
for his exerlons, a reward of merit-but
not as so much pay.
Some people argue that it is necessary
TO offer young men an inducement to ex-
ercise.. l doubt this, as | have been an
ENTHUSIASTIC athlete myself and mingled
with thousands of the devotees of the
gymnasium and the cinder path. More
over, II what has been asserted is so there
must be something radically wrong in the
The San Francisco call., 1896-05-03

apparatus no better results have been OBJ
tanned anywhere. That is the reason why
I am confident that with enough
money to furnish the necessaries,
and worry one, l could obtain results
equal to those achieved anywhere"
"Do you think, doctor, that such q
laboratory would pay?"
at would not be money-making, if that
is what you mean, but / think that it
would very soon be self support
ing. There are a great many peo:.
their broken or diseased bones, or
to have pins, needles or bullets located,
and in a short time the majority of sur
geons would consider it q necessity to take
a look at the condition of every fracture or
dislocation-to see just how the bones are
placed and their condition. Proper
fees could be charged for doing this
work in such cases as could afford to
pay, and in that way the laboratory would
soon be self-supporting. No, there is no
reason why California should not be at
the head of the procession. We have a
man here in the City-Mr. Lamont-who
makes as good vacuum tubes as those
made anywhere in the world. l have
personally used great many tubes
manufactured in this country and
abroad, and there is not one of them that
will compare with tube made for me by
Mr.. Lamont, after my own design. So
you see the work would all be home
product, by home talent. There certainly
can be no better way of spending money
than in doing something that is of
interest to every one, and of great value
to humanity and to science. Probably no
money that Colonel Crocker has ever
spent will bring him in so much gratitica-
tion as his donation Of sufficient funds to
send the astronomers to Japan to observe
the coming solar eclipse. And here is a
chance for spending a little money
and obtaining results that would be
OF very much greater value to the COM
munity. For one person who will profit
by the observation of the eclipse, a thou
sand would be benefited by the presence
OF such laboratory as 1 speak of here in
San Francisco"
"Weil, doctor. it is to be hoped that
some one will aid you with funds to do
this work."
"Oh, Pm not out on a begging expedi-
ton am doing what work / can and
making all the research l can within my
means. The work is extremely interest
ing and only wish could do more of it.
Perhaps THE CALL will awaken some one
to realization of the opportunity he is
missing"