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The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
SterilizinS Water.

The sterilization of water has be-
come most important item in do
nestle economy. Scientists long ago
found out that ordinary processes of
filtration are not only unsatisfactory
but absolutely a waste Of time and
strength. What is necessary is some
preparation that will destroy the path
ogenfc germs. A German chemist has
been conducting a series of expert
ments with results which promise al
most certain freedom from the dan
gers that attend the use Of ordinary
water. A solution of bromine and
bromide of potassium is put into the
water. then the brOmine is removed
by a weak solution of ammonia. So
satisfactory and comprehensive have
these experiments been that there is
every reason TO hope that some sim
pie and harmless compound may be
put before the public which will, when
added to water of doubtful quality. rem
der it perfectly harmless as far as
these germs are concerned. 1t is, how
ever, necessary to add that such prep
arations should never be employed I'M
less they bear the stamp Of the high
est authority. Such compounds should
be Endorsed by boards of health and
nothing should be relied upon for this
purpose without such Endorsement.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Economies of the Yukon Finds.

The story OF California and Aus
tralia is being repeated today; death
by hunger, cold and thirst is being
again encountered in the desert regions
west of the Tooth meridian by the rush
of gold miners hustling and scrambling
to the Yukon valley of Alaska, where
20 degrees below zero is accounted a
mild winter. From the published ac-
counts it would seem that the gold
fields Of Alaska hold out greater in
ducements than the gold-quartz reefs
of the Transvaal: that in the Yukon
Valley the lateral streams run over
beds of golddust and nuggets, and that
the precious metal may be gathered by
the simplest process, and without US
ing quartz-miils to stamp the gold out
OF rocks. Whether thousands of min
ers, now at work or on their way to
this new Eldorado-6,500 miles from
Seattle and civilization-starve or
freeze to death this winter is ques-
ton yet to be solved. But, however
this question is solved, their suffer-
ings and death will not perceptibly
check the rush of gold-hunters SO long
as it is believed that there are untold
millions of gold in the streams Of
Alaska waiting for claimants.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

leather, rather wide. and buckled With
black. The bodice dts without .
wrinkle In the back. the cloth being
stretched 10 the figure without seams.
The skirt seems almost to be fitted in
the same manner at the hips. and
there are great many rows of narrow
black braid at the hem.
Another of these forerunners Is
sketched herewith. It was black eta
mine, barred with white and lined with
scarlet. The skirt was arranged In
double box plaits on either side OF the
front, each plat held down by q black
passementerie ornament The jack
ct bodice had slashed tab-like fronts
and was trimmed with passementerie,
a V of the same decorating the back.
The belt vas black silk. and small or
naments similar to those on the skirt
trimmed the sleeves The vest was
white satin yelled with numerous chif-
fon frills. and chiffon trimmed collar
and wrists.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Automatic Bicycle Whistle.

Now that the people are demanding
that the dangers attending bicycling
on the streets be minimized, st. Louis
man has invented an alarm signal to
be attached to the wheel. It is a
whistle that in a modified way will
give its alarm signals just as effective
ly as the whistle of the steamboat OF
the locomotive. Instead of steam, the
power which make the alarm talk out
it's warnings is just plain wind gen.
Grated by the bicycle as it moves. The
inventor, Charles o. Sobinski, gave a
demonstration Of the working of the
bicycle whistle. AS he swept along the
tone of the alarm ranged from gentle
buzz to a blast that could be heard a
block. The alarm is of nickel, weighs
less than a pound. and is simple in
construction. 1t is attached to the
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Fight for . Trees Lite.

The Oldest tree in the great botani-
cal garden, the Jardin des Plantes, at
Paris. Is an acacia. planted go years
ago. This tree is described by La Ma
ture as being covered with wrinkles
OF old age" and supported on
'crutches." 1t has, with difficulty,
withstood recent tempests. Its wounds
have been covered with plasters, and
Its failing trunk and branches bound
and stiffened with rods and braces. A
determined effort is being made to save
Its life. and much qualification is ex-
pressed because 1t has. this season.
once more put forth leaves. But the
managers Of the garden have posted a
bulletin announcing that another tenn
pest will be likely to end the old trees
career.
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A HOUSE GOWN.

other. But she should know how the
fine stitching is done and to be able to
turn her hand to it when leisure mo-
ment allows. One young person, whose
busy life makes it impossible for her
to thread a needle in winter, took
away with her this summer rolls of,
fine linen and lace with which to fill
In rainy hour and dull evenings. She
says that it tires her to be doing moth
ing. and sewing is just play.
What of planning the fashion of
the garments and sewing up the long
seams?" Naturally this is asked. The
answer, she says, is that she does not
attempt the bodices of garments away
from home and sewing machine. She
makes only the trimmings in her va
cation. And these she does by the
roll and cuts them OF in lengths to suit
the garments, which will be done in
the winter, perhaps, by a seamstress.
1T is largely the way ones lingerie Is
trimmed which is the making of it."
she says.
This generous young woman re-
vealed a pattern of her favorite mode
in chemises. It is the simplest fash
ion imaginable. Two lengths of lawn
are shaped the least bit at the top.
After they are sewed two rolls Of
frilling and one of inserting are put
on simply. Over each shoulder two
strands of wash ribbon tie in pretty
bows. But it is only the laces which
the busy woman stitches together on q
rainy day while she rests and recreates.
To trim . complete set Of garments in
the. same style many yards of decora-
ton are required. Other rolls of lace
and lawn may be lengths of Hamburg
and Valenciennes inserting, and only
the narrowest edge frilled.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

the plant, and it is claimed practically
insures it against the ills incident to
removing it from one place TO an
other. This is all very we'll. but an
experienced dcrist who does not be-
lieve in following old methods quite
as closely has thought out something
much better than this, which has been
tested by so many experiments that
Its excellence is vouched for. 1t is the
common custom to make plants ex-
tremciy vet before they are lifted from
the place OF their original growth. In
stead of this the reverse is the method
employed. The plants are permitted
to become as dry as possible before
moving. They are carefully freed
from the soil that might cling to the
tender rootlets and break them Off
Then the plant is put into its new
location. thoroughly watered, shaded
for few hours or day or two if con-
venient. and goes on its way growing
vigorously. The dryer the plants the
better the results. and if they have
been kept dry for number of days. so
much the better.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Women and Strong Language.


It has often been asserted that wO-
man is deficient in humor, and another
feminine shortening is thus de-
scribed by a writer of the sex: Women
It has been said cannot bear strong
language. There are certain words in
English that We have not yet learned
to use. We do shrink little when
We hear them. But give us time and
We will overcome this weakness. We
are getting hardened: modern litera-
ture aud modern tendencies Of all sorts
are doing this for US. l heard the other
day of a little domestic scene that
shows how We are improving in this
respect. A dignified and pious old man
was being harried by his energetic lit
tie wife. HIS evaporation became I'M
bearable at last. and. forgetting his
stiff joints, he sprang from his chair
and began to gesticulate wildly, too
angry to speak. AS soon as he could
he said: Jane, l am going to swear.
DO! Mr.. Simpson, she said; it will
do you good She called to her sister
in the next room: Sarah! Mr.. Simp-
son says he's going to swear! The
sister dropped her work. exclaiming:
oh, do ask him to wait till get
there!
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operator. This he takes no trouble to
modify, and when. in addition. his
manner itself is offensive. wh-n, as it
has been put, he is "a surly, rnsky and
growing bully" 1t is no wonder that
the night shifts on which men are put
in many cities. instead of women,
bring out, even with their compare
lively small amount Of business, a
much larger number Of complaints of
discourtesy than those of the day.
when females are in charge of the
switchboards. The woman telephone
voice acquires softness and clearness
which is grateful to the nerves OF the
busy subscriber, but there is further
fundamental reason why women oper-
atcrs are liked, while men are dislik-
ed-the women mean to be polite. the
men do not.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Pocketbook Can't BE Picked.

The most useful garter seen yet IN
the number of fancy ones that are put
upon the market every year is the gar
ter with a portmonnaie attachment.
A little bag hangs by tiny leather
strap, and in the bag are pouches for
money and jewels. Of course, the lit
tie bag is small. 1t is called thumb
bag" and is not over two inches
square, but in this small space can be
placed a roll of bills and any piece OF
jewelry of which the wearer may be
fond. It acts as secret pocket and is
of the nonpickable sort.
The little bags can be bought as
dolls handbags and as children's
shopping bags. They cost only few
cents, and when on the garter are not
in the wearer's way at all. The gar
ter upon which the bag is worn may
be a plain one, half ribbon and half
elastic, with a bow of ribbon at one
side.
Those who have tried this little
pocketbook arrangement pronounce
It ':as handy as a pocket in shirt"
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Took the Gold Cure.

Two men met on a Broadway cable
car yesterday and one said "Hello! to
the other. The other responded in like
manner and then the first man said:
Il haven't seen you in some time!
Where have you been?"
Been taking the gold cure"
as that so? Never knew there was
any necessity for 1t in your easel!
"Oh. 1 don't mean the kind you mean.
I made up my mind to 60 to Klondfke
and got as far as Kansas City. I
thought as they were paying SIS day
wages in the diggings' I might catch
onto a job and make a good thing OF
it until I could hunt around and strike
a rich claim In Kansas City they con-
firmed the statement about the SIS per.
but they hitched on the information
that the days were thirteen months
long there. That cured me and came
back. Fifteen goes into thirteen. nit
times and nit over"-New York Com.
mercial Advertiser.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
WHY Women Ar. p..,.rr.a

The action of the New England Tel
ephone Company in dispensing with
the services of men as night operators
in the central station in Boston and
substituting women in their place
points to curious fact in telephone
work. 1t is found that men are sin
gularly deficient In the courtesy which
is SO essential In communication be-
tween the subscriber and the central
operator. This fault il made more con-
spicuous by the almost invariable
roughness ct voice Of the male
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
For the Eye Of the Cook.

For the Eye Of the Cook.
Keep brick on the back of the stove
and set the food on it that is to be
kept warm:
Add q teaspoonful of sugar to every
pint Of milk when the milk is to be
thiekened with cornmeal.
Make graham bread the same as
white bread. and then steam 1t three
hours. instead Of baking it one.
Oatmeal is much improved IL SUGAR
is put in while it is cooking instead
of being put on 1t at the table
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

Maids and malrOns have taken
kindly to the early Victorian revival,
which prescribes that woman shall be
able to make her own lingerie. Con-
sequently leisure moments in summer
resorts are utilized for such commend
able work But not necessarily does
she do much of it, her time being so
taken up with the thousand duties of
society and to work of one sort or an
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Becoming Dress for Tall Women.

11cCVAAAuS OEcDS All ssOuueHs
When young woman has reached
the 6-fOot height she is apt to regard
herself as particularly unfortunate in
the matter of stature. 1t is SO very
difficult to find anything that truly be-
comes her. One of the most perfectly
dressed women in New York is a
daughter of Mrs. Elliott Shepard, who,
though she is over feet in height,
always looks graceful-the model of a
well-dressed woman.
A gown in which she recently ap-
peared was a bright red and green
plaid. It was laid in full plaits all
around the skirt and trimmed with
five broad bands of red velvet, put on
In blind stitch, in the old-fashioned
style. An unusual feature of this skirt
was short overskirt of black velvet,
which hung nearly to the knees. The
waist was tight fitting and strapped
across the front with narrow bands Of
black velvet. The sleeves were coat
sleeves, wrinkled above the elbow and
pulled at the shoulder. A little vest
of white linen was worn with this
dress, and around the linen vest, to
give it a womanly appearance, was
rufie of white embroidery. This dress
was worn at a o'clock tea in coun-
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
10 Protect Life at Sen.

An English inventor has perfected
contrivance that should lessen the
2erils OF the sea. 1t is a door for use
in watertight compartments. and the
plan of it is so very simple that the
wonder is that it was not earlier de-
vised. The door is double and slides
around circular frame set in the
partition. Opening one side of it nee
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Fashions for Fall Dress.

Little in the announcements of fall
and winter fashions is marked by rad
ical changes. Little seems definitely
settled, but evidently a distinct effort
Is to be made to ward of the awful
dread OF ruffieS and tuffies being ex-
tended from muslins of summer to
woods OF winter. Fashion is capricious
and il she decided to make women
wear their sealskin capes ruffled from
hem to throat they'll all try to do it.
But it seems that distinct effort is to
be made to abolish ruffles and flounces
with the going out of light materials.
Belted bodices will remain in favor. and
blouse and box blouse effects will con-
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

tinue. though the annual effort to in
made. Already some light cloth
dresses for fall wear are being sent
over, and these may be regarded as
straws showing the way the winter
wind of fashion is supposed to be max
ing its way.
One is q nobby street rig of very
light cloth. checked black and white,
and is made with bodice buttoning
double breasted. the entire front be-
tag box plat bagging we'll over q
white belt. The double row of buttons
are large cut let. The belt is white
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

A playful. prancins kitten.
A dainty. dancing kitten,
A most enhancing kitten.
Meandering along.
Admired the kitty-cat,
And sweetly he implored her. ~
Tum close enough to pat
Oo're such a little beauty, dear.
Tum closer to me. do.
90 won'tr Well. then. my duty clear
Is dust to do To 90:
90 pretty, purry kitten.
90 funny. furry kitten,
Oh. please don't hurry. kitten,
I'm doin' to tum to co."
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essarily closes the other. Therefore
the door IS always closed. 1t is easy
to pass through in the manner shown
in the illustration. This invention, if
introduced widely, will do away with a
great source of danger-carelessness in
leaving doors open between watertight
compartments.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Varied Methods.

Il suppose. said the young woman
with the inquiring mind, that most
people who go in search of gold get
it by working the creeks and chasms"
Mostly, miss" replied Derringer
Pete, though once in a while some
fellow gifts lot Of it by working a
bluff. "-Washington Star.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
The Country Kitten.

7 WAS a Summe
boarder. who
Inflated high will
pride,
Strclled out at dusk
in order to
Inspect the coun
try side:
And ali. 1t Is . pity
that
This hero Of my
song
ESpied a gentle kit
ty-Cat.
As a un { q ~ In &
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
TransplantinE Plants.

PATENTED device
for inspiring health
of transplanted
ed plants is one OF
the novelties of the
season. 1t consists
of a glass funnel
with automatic
opening and clos
ing device at the
small end. The fun
mel is turned over
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
Easily BeguileS1.

Brown-Premier Canovas states that
he still has confidence in weyler.
Smith-Has he? Well. II Canovas
ever runs up against confidence man.
he'll be buncoed, sure."--Puck
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

II was the summer boarder. Who
Held tight his dainty nose,
And wished he could afford new
Unscented suit of clothes.
And IN an earthly bed he made
His proud array he sunk.
And got a suit of ready made"
BY marketing his trunk
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

Mr.. Mumblechook (singing)-Bid N,
good-by and go
Miss Efde Sharp-If you're going to
sing 1t like that on tx night they
won't stop to bid you good-by.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
OUR BUDGET OF FUN.
SOME GOOD JOKES, ORIGINAL
AND SELECTED.

An Eye fer rroportioa-A Probable Re
suit - Took the Gold Cure o. Alnnoot
Tempted to Go to the KlondykeDTAa
Country kitteA-
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
SCIENTIFIC POINTERS.
CURRENT NOTES OF DlSCOv.
ERY AND INVENTION.

An Inventi0n for the Protection OF Life
ut Sea-An Automatic Whistle for
Csc on Bicycles-Transplantin Plants
-StertlizinG Water.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23
MaRnetized BY LightnlnH.

Among the curious effects ascribed
to lightning is the magnetization of
parts of rocks struck by 1t. The exist
ence Of such magnetized rocks has long
been known, but the supposition that
their condition was due in many cases
to lightning has only recently been
confirmed by curious observation Of
Doctor Folgheraiter among the walls
Of ancient buildings on the campagna
near Rome. He found strongly mag
netic points and zones in the walls.
precisely like those occasionally en-
countered in rocks The fact that the
magnetization often included more
than one block of stone in the wall was
regarded as proving that the magnet
ic property had been acquired after the
bull ding was erected. and the agency
Of lightning was indicated by neighbor-
ing .,acks in the walls.
Experiments show that z light of one
candle power is plainly visible at one
mile, and one of three-candle power at
two miles. A ten candle power light
was seen with binocular at four miles
one Of twenty-nine at five miles, though
raintly. and one of thirty three candles
at the same distance without difficulty.
On an exceptionally clear night a white
light Of 80 candle power can be dis
tinguished at three miles. one Of SIS
~ four. and ore Of twelve at i've miles.
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

frcnt of the handle post by two screws.
At the base of the little nickel instru-
ment are two tiny rubber wheels,
which just touch the top Of the tire
Of the front wheel of the bicycle. These
wheels are attached to a piston which
operates an air pump in a double CYL
inder when the bicycle is in motion.
Attached to the cylinders is the long.
slender throat of the whistle. To sound
this alarm the rider of the machine
presses a button with his thumb or
sQueezes a lever under the handle bar.
That lets the air rush into the throat
of the whistle. The volume of sound
Is regulated by the pressure on the
button
The Globe-republican., 1897-09-23

An Electric Plant.
A plant has recently been discovered
IN Nicera91 which appears to b
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-13

CLOSING PRICES OF CHICAGO STOCKS.
Wednesday, May 12--2. r.


nosu,,orv trading on a restricted volume Of
business and an irregular price movement char
acterized stock operations to-day Inc oay
news furnished no incentive for moving prices
either way and in only two stocks were trans
actions based upon outside influences. Although
the defeat OF the measure in the Illinois Legls-
,ature designed to consolidate the railway sys-
TENS Of Chicago had no connection with the Chl-
cago Gas Company, Chicago Gas Trust certln-
cafes were sold down on the failure or the Dill
70 become a law bear traders presumably thihK-
ing that the Chicago Gas Consolidation Dill
would meet the same fate Union Pacihc was
strong on foreign buying and with Chicago Has
furnished the only noteworthy feature In the
DAYS trading. The improved tone noted IN the
market Monday and yesterday was absent TO-
day and although the situation was not chdhseu
in any particular the trading element was less
disposed to exhibit any marked indications VI
cheerfulness. while the absence OF coHH'ssi' :"
house buying, which showed Indications Oh re-
viving yesterday contributed to the very un
satisfactory course OF operations. AL the oioso
there were few more net gains than losses
among the so-called active stocks Total safes
amounted TO only 1921 $50 shares. OF which the
greater part was furnished by Sugar Rennlns.
Chicago Gas Burlington, 81. Paul and Union
Pacific. Estimates made early in the week re-
garding the probable amount OF gold TO be eX-
norted Saturday were revised again to-day. tho
figures falling to comparatively small amounts:
and IN some quarters ii was thought that no GOLD
at All would go out. In the best-informed CIR
Giles estimates placed the amount at 81 100000.
The foreign buying Of securities in the last two
DAYS in this market has doubtless prevented ex-
change rates from advancing.
Prices for last sales Of the principal active
stocks to-day, compared with the final figures
If Yesterday. were as 1OllOWS.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-13
PROPOSALS FOR COAL
~ EAIED PROPOSALS for furnishing $4,000

~ TONS less Of coal at the several departments
OF the Manhattan State Hospital viz, Wards Island.
Hsrts Island, and for the farm at Central Islip Long
Island for a period OF from June LIST, 1897
be sent by mail delivered in person 20 $50 p. NJ,
May 20th 1897 Henry e. Rowland President Board OF
Managers Manhattan State Hospital No Madison
Avenue New York city at which time and place the
Hoard OF Managers will receive and open all bids Parties
submitting bids must be actua, dealers in coal. Full
specifications be obtained at the office OF the Board
OF No. Madisoa Avenue, New York City The
BOARD OF the right reject and ell
HENRY F. ROWLAND.
President Board OF Managers,
Manhattan State Hospital
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-05-13

Total $40 ~. Cos $4 l53 IA Inc. 1911 l06
Common scrip to the amount of $4,000 was
retired in the year.
The Stock List Committee Of the Stock Ex-
change has directed that the call First In
stalment Paid" be added to Oregon Improve
ment Company certificates Of deposit for Con-
solidated Mortgage per cent bonds. This is
due to the payment by large proportion Of the
holders Of the bonds of the first instalment OF
the contribution called for under the Waterbury
plan of reorganization.
Whitekouse & Co. invite holders Of outstand-
ing per cent Atlantic and Pacific guaranteed
trust bonds to communicate with them with
rights.