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Evening journal., 1899-02-27
NEW LODGE OF MECHANICS.

st. Mtchaels, Nd, Feb. 27.-St
Michael's Council, No so, Junior Or
der of United American. Mechanics.
was organized by w. L. James, State
Council treasurer. and w. Davis. pas.
councillor, Of Baltimore. The council
started with thiTty-three members.
The officers are: Junior past cOun-
cilor. John o. P,ummer; councillor
John r. McQuay; vice-cOuncilor, John
H. Hause; recording secretary, Rober,
n. Piummer; assistant recording sec
retary, James T. Morris; financial sec
retary. Charles E. Wiley; treasurer
James Slater; conductor, Charles l.
Tarr; warden. J. J. Seymour; insidS
sentinel. Robert Lamhdin; outside sen
tinel, Charles r. Murphy; chaplain, w
H. Seymour; trustees, S. E. Marshall
Joseph B. Hunt, Charles S. Blades, Jr.i
representative, John 0. Plummer.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

Schedule IN effect November 90 1888
An trains illuminated with PintscS
Light.
TRAINS LEAVE WILMINGTON, DEL
AWARE AVENUE STATION, FOR
NEW YORK, week days, 'L33 1888
1904 a. m; 'l2la. '2.3i. 1853, '5.l9 (ail
Pullman cars), t741. 'ii.0O y. m. Sundays,
1888, tg.39, fll.35 "a. m; f23i, $3.50, '5l9 IAN
Pullman cars), fIi1, Fl100 p. IN.
PHILADELPHIA, week days, 'f.33,
$40, s1.O5. 1885. fS25. f939 fl0.2f, Hos a. M;
'i2l9. 100. '2,3i, 800. '2.59. '5,1g (aa Pull
m. Sundays a.s3. 135. $50, 1888, lila
siI.35 a. M: f23i. 800, 1853, s510 (all Pull
man cars). 6.s0 s7il. 900, 'll.00 p. m.
CHESTER, week days. $40 @i.05, l35
$50. 0.so. 'Ln. 9.l5, 'il.oO p. m. sundays
7S5, $50, ESQ il.l2, slla5 a. m; '2.3i, 800,
s3s9. G3O. s7n 800. sl1.O0 p. m.
ATLANTIC CITY, week days, sLo5 a.
m; 'l2l9, '2.Si p. m. Sundays, 7.35 a. M;
CAPE MAY. week days. s7.O5 a. m; '2.si
/ o. m Sundays. 7.35 a. IN.
| BALTIMORE AND WASHINGTON,
week days, AIS. l.25, 's.A, 'll.M a. m; m;
man cars. 800. '9ii p. m. Sundays, AIS,
7.25, 1874 a. m, 'l2.56, '2.O9. 30i '4.5L '5.4O
(au Pullman cars), 'S0i, .9ll p. m.
/ BALTIMORE AND WAY STATIONS,
7.25 a. m; 2oi p. M, daily. -.
siLOi a. M; si256 3.oi, '45l, go, '9.n, iO5'
lp. m. Sundays, -ls. 725, 'S.a a. M
si25G. 3Oi, sf.57, 1872 s911 p. m.
| PITTSBURG week days, "o.H a. m.
$40 (al Pullman cnrs), '9.l1 p. m. sun
days 1884 a. m; $40 (ail Pullman cars)
s911 p. m.
CHICAGO, daily, 1884 a. m: .l.57 p. m:
CHICAGO. via CINCINNATI and IN
DIANAPOLIS, sS.& a. m, daily.
CINCINNATI AND ST. LOUIS, 1884 a
M: fi256 and f9.11 p. m daily
TOLEDO AND DETROIT, "9.u p. m.
daily to Toledo and daily except SUNDAY
NEW ORLEANS AND MEMPHIS vi
BRISTOL AND CHATTANOOGA, '5.i
D. m, daily. Through sleepers to Mem
lphis and New Orleans.
SINGERLY ACCOMMODATION, wee
days, 7.25 A. m; 30. go. 1855 p. N. Sun
days, 7.25 a. m. 500, 7.32 p. m.
IANDENBERG ACCOMMODATION
week days, 7.25, 1000 a. m; 3.04, 4.57 p. N
Sundays 1000 a. m; 5.32 p. m.
LEAVE MARKET ST. STATION FOL
BALTIMORE, week days, GAS a. m
IANDENBERG, week days. Gas. 81
a. m; 2.55, $40 p. m. Sundays, 9.55 a. m
$50 p. m.
LEAVE PHILADELPHIA FOR VII
lMINGTON. week days, ~330, SO, $50
900 1925 11.3O a. m; f12.20. s1.37, 200, $50
: s420, A30 s5.07 (all Pullman cars), .3.3
= 6i5. $50. s730. fS35. 1910 'i1.35 p. m. sur
p DAYS, .3,S5 $500, 800 ll9 a. m; 80 -
= cars). $50. s790. sS.35. 1890 p. m.
, Delmarvia Telephone, No. 1913.
!, Rates to Western points lower than VI
j anyfother line. ...,,,-,,,
W. NJ. GREENE. ID. b. MARTIN,
Gen. Manager. Man. OF Pass. TRAM
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
Nuisance BROKEN UP.

Special Officer Gorly, Of the p, W.
& B. railroad, has only had TO make
one arrest during the past two weeks.
When Officer GOrdy first took charge
Of the French street station, he had TO
contend with loafers and drunks, and
a number Of newBbOys, who Played
about and made considerable noise
around the station.
He was determined to break Up the
nuisance, and ne has done so. The
usual number Of loafers are not now
seen in the station, and the drunks
who made a habit Of sleeping In the
waf6ng-room are not now so nuIner-
Gus.
For two weeks up TO Saturday not
an arrest has been made. The mar ar
rested then was a stranger. This
reflects great credit on Officer Gordy
and The employees at the station speal
very highly OF the manner in which hs
maintains order.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
THIEVES STILL At WORK
THE POLICE SUSPECT AN ORGAN
IZIcD GANG OF TRAMPS.

The residents in the neighhorhoOd
OF Twenty-thfrd and West streets have
been visited By thieves during tho
past week, as well as those In other
sections of the city. On Thursday
night last the home of Daniel O'Con-
ner. No. 4O5 West Twenty-third street.
was entered by thieves, who pried the
kitchen shutter open.
About 2.30 O'Clock Mrs. O'Conner
heard d strange noise downstairs, but
paid no attention to It, thinking II
was The eat. Ia a short time, she
again heard a similar noise. and in. q
few moments the cat sprang upon the
bed to inform its master that an in
truder was downstairs. The cat
walked up and down the bed, and even
licked Mr.. O'Conner's face until II
aw0ke him. He was soon aroused, and
was informed by his wife that some
one was in the house. O'Conner Sc
cured his revolver, and went down
to the dining-room, only to find that 9
thief or thieves had been there am
was frightened OF.
Upon an investigation IL was fcunt
that all the silverware and severa
other articles, including. an cvercoat
and bicycle. had been carried into th'
yard, and that the thieves were abou
ready to depart when frightened
away.
The robbers Were evidently loolsin,
for money, as we'll as other booty, TO
they cut large hole in a vest wh.ol
was hanging on a chair, thinking ther
was cash in it.
Mr.. O'Conuer stated that all tn
credit is given to their cat which wa
made a present to him by his uncle
who resides in WiliamspOrt, Pa, an
that he would not take any amour
for Il. From the manner Of operatin
the police are OF the opinion that Ia
work is being done by an organize
band of tramp thieves.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
ACcoINTs CORRECT

At meeting Of the Grand Lodge, A.
o. U. w. Saturday night, the Finance
Committees accounts, in connection
with those Of Grand Recorder Finley
and Grand Secretary Wood. we're aud
tied. and found to be correct. The new
Finance Committee. composed OF f. F
Kane, chairman; w. II. Curry, and
Charles b. Prettyman. took charge D.
the lodges finances for the ersuins
year. their terms Of OFFICE beginning
last evening.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
TIDES IN ENGLISH CHANNEL.
Heads OF Great britain Are Anxious
TO Reduce Its Dangers 90
Minimum.

The prince of Wales Is greatly exer-
cised over the recent accident in the
English channel. AS a peer expressed
it, "hs royal highness does not like
TO fe lat he is living upon an island
defended and barricaded like the feVdal
barous Of old, by high seas that "a
to pieces friend and foe alike"
Tie crown, II Is asserted upon
best authority. viii shortly offer rfiAe
10 be tried for by competition which
will be opened TO all civil engineers
of the world. The prize offered will be
no less than fortune sterling for a
plan By which the English channel can
be reduced from q rolling torrent to a
calm, peaceful sea.
Crossing the channel for years mas
been the dread Of the transatlantic
Journey. Tourists who travel as far
as London in safety are unable to cross
the channel TO France without suffer
ing untold tortures of seasickness.
Truiiic across the channel at certain
periods of the year is absolutely dan
gerous, and at times commerce is great
] ~ delayed by the uncertainty of the
voyage The journey, which. under
ordinary circumstances. ought TO be
taken in a little over a night, is some
times prolonged 30 hours, and then
upon the very best steamers. Upon
slow-going freight steamers il Is almost
indefinite. The highest type OF machin-
cry is required TO make the journey on
time.
At times various schemes have been
proposed for stemming the current or
undertow from the North sea and the
North Atlantic ocean around the Brit
ish isles. The isles act as a dam TO the
water, which. sweeping southward by
mighty undertow, IS caught by then
only TO break and sweep through the
channel with incredible rapidity.
Many Of the schemes have been al
most unique, notably one advanced b,
Danish civil engineer for building {
breulxwater north Of Wales. This
z which was TO extend for many hun
dred feet into the water. was 10 bi
constructed south from Denmark an,
, north from Wales. leaving small opei
space through which boats could sal
This, the engineer claimed, would hav
a tendency TO allow less water TO swee
through the channel. and would thu
= calm the tide. Other schemes Of break
i water have been proposed the mos
extravagant Of which was the filling !
4 OF the channel by means Of mud scow
e so that, instead of being Il deep pa
4 sage, IL would be in places very sha
/. low.
q Modern engineering has become sue
II q highly developed science that notl
d ing seems impossible TO it, and it
i thought that some engineering genil
It viii have a remedy by which The En-
II lish channel can be made calm.
Ia Prominent engineers in this counti
shake their heads at the suggestion az
say "impossiblel" but English enl
ar neers are more sanguine.
IN At present one of the features Of Il
be channel is the hfe-saving service, whi
at is the strongest in Europe.-Philad'
+ phia Press.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
NEW CASTLE NEWS NOTES.

The funeral of William H. Gordon
who died recently, win be he'd to-mor-
row afternoon at 3 O'Clock, services
being held in the home. on Third
street, and interment in the NJ. E.
Cemetery.
Joseph King expects to receive a
. consi gnmenb Of ice soon from MainC
by ship. which will average nearly two
feet in thickness.
Car No. 20, Of the electric road, ran
into wagon in East Wilmington Sat
urday afternoon, damaging the wagon
considerably and slightly iniuring the
car.
Dr. r. r. TybCut, formerly Of this
city, but now Of Wilmington, will
move his office in the near future
from his present location to the Equit-
able building.
Ice boat No. 2 was tied up at the piel
near the Delaware street wharf OF
Saturday.
A five-masted schooner was seen of
here on Saturday, this being an un
usual sight even for this river,
1t is reported that Edward Chiffeini
win take charge Of the Leslie estat
after March %, in place Of Mr. Dough
erty, the present occupant.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
[{IInIL1IE1l[yI

A SPECIALITY. Primary. Secondary or
Tertiary blood poison permanently cured
in i5 10 50 days. You can bu treated al
home for same price under same guar
unty. n you prefer TO come here We VIII
contract 10 pay railroad fare and hotel
bills. and no charge II we fail 10 cure. IN
you have taken Mercury, lodlde, Potash,
and Htlll have aches and palms, Mucous
Patches IN mouth. Sore Throat, Plmples,
Copper Colored Spots. Ulcers Oh any part
OF the body. Hair or Eyebrowa Falling
out. @ IS this Secondary BLOOD POISON
we guarantee 90 cure. We aolicit the
most Obstinate Cases and Challenge the
World for "a Case We Cannot Cure. This
disease has always Banled the skill OF
the Most Eminent Physlcians. f5OOlO0
/ capital behind our unconditional guar
autv. Absolute Proofs sent sealed on ap.
plication. Address COOK REMEDY CO.
222 Masonic Temple. Chicago. III.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
DEArH oF VANsANr PAYNE.

Snow Hill, Md.. Feb 27.-The re-
mains of Vansant Payne. who died
here Friday night of pneumonia, were
buried in the cemetery Of the All-fIal-
low Church. Snow Hill, yesterday af-
teTnoon. In the absence Of a rector Of
the church, Rev. S. NJ Morgan. Of the
Waatcoat Methodist Episcopal Church,
offlciated. Ocean Lodge of Odd Eel
,Ows, Of Snow H-M. Of which Mr. Paynt
was a member, attended in a body, anc
took part in the services. Members OF
neighborng lodges also attended, max
ing the number of Odd Fellows in linz
about fifty. Mr.. Payne was 40 years
old. He lived in Snow Hil all his life
and was engaged in the mercanilt
business fer many years. He was no'
married. The funeral was largely at
tended The pall-bearers were A. d
Irwin, DR.. WilIIam d. Straughn, DR.. e
S. Dashien, Thomas H. Collins, vii
liam E. Bratten and ]. Samuel Price.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
THE PENDING FISHING BILL.

PennsgrOve, Feb. 27.-There is con-
siderable misapprehension among the
fishermen regarding the bill introduced
in the Legislature, as a retalatory
measure to the existing law in the
State of Delaware, prohibiting Jersey
fishermen from living on the Delaware
shore during the fishing season. A
great many fishermen misunderstood
the text of the bill before the Legisla-
ture of this state, thinking it prevent.
ed Delaware fishermen from drifting
their nets on the Jersey side Of tine
much talked of imaginary line The
bill is almost identical with the Della.
ware law, simply prohibiting non.
resident fishermen from putting theil
cabins up on the Jersey shore.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
rRrrnHr rRAIN nERAILED.

Pocomoke City, Nd, Feb. 27.-Local
freight train No. q, Of the New York
Philadelphia and Norfolk railroad, was
de-ailed at B.oxom station, near POGO
noke City, Saturday The train was
unning at a low rate Of speed, and
While nearing the station the rails
spread, causing two cars to leave the
track. Fortunately the main track
was soon cleared by a large force oi
worlmen, who we're at once dispatched
to the scene, and traffic was not de-
layed The cars were Slightly dam
aged.
The smallpox patients at Pocomok'
City are rapidly recovering and thu
disease is entirely checked.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

After being dead for over a year
boxing win be resurrected again in
Washington. The first show wall be
given at the Spa Athletic Club in That
city on March l. at which jerry Mar
shal, the colored feather-weight, and
Jack Farrell, Of Wilmington, Del, will
box a twenty-round bout for a purse
and a side bet Of $3.50. The revival Of
the Spa Club win surely result in re-
storing the sport to the hourishing
basis it occupied before the fake ele-
ment sneaked into fighting circles in
that city, and eventually were respon-
sible for the killing Of the sport. Mar
shall and Farrell will fight at 122
pounds, weigh in at 10 O'Clock, on the
light Of the battle.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
FTRr NARRowIY AvERTED.

The presence Of mind Of a number
of boys in the Ferris Reform School
averted what might have been a dis
astrous fire at that institution on Sat
urday night. A large coal oil lamp
suspended from the ceiiEng Of one of
the rooms fell to the floor and ex-
p19ded. The lamp was quickly picked
up by several Of the boys and thrown
ont OF window, the flames being ex.
tinguished by throwing a number OF
coats over the blaze.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
ROAD coMNmssIoNERs PAY.

A meeting Of the road commissioners
was held Saturday afternoon in the
Court House. at which time those em-
ployed in cleaning the snow from the
roadways after the recent storm were
paid off. There was quite a number
of these who drew money and it is
understood that the commissioners ne
gotiated a loan for this purpose.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
FIRE IN A MANHoLE.

While employees Of the Delaware and
Atlantic Telephone Company we're at
work in a manhole at Eighth and
Madison streets on Saturday after
ncca. a gasoline torch exploded, set
ting fire 10 the mems clothing. Fortu-
nately the flames were extinguished
before the men were burned.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
PRESIDENT HEwEs TO RETIRE.

Emlen Hewes, president Of the
Hewes Lumber Company, doing busi-
ness in the Clayton House building, at
Fifth and Market streets, has resigned
his position.
The board Of directors Of the above
named company held their annual
meeting on the 18Th Of this month, al
which time Mr. Hewes presented his
resi- gnation, as president, which was
accepted, and James P. Winchester
president Of the First National Bank
was elected TO fiji the vacancy.
Mr.. Hewes was seen on Saturday
and stated that he had not decided az
yet what course he would pursue, bu
thought he would enter into business
in Philadelphia at a future date.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
PRINCIPAL APPOINTED.

Hershel A. Norris has been appoint
ed principal OF the Friends School. to
succeed E l.. Doan. resigned. This
new principal is a graduate OF Prince
tea. and has been Instructor in the
boys department Of the Friends
School for the past year.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
A c,AIrsE nF sPECnmlArION.

Much comment is heard here con
cerning the immunity which certain
prisoners enjoy from the rigors Of
prison life. A certain notorious pris-
oner was even observed coming from
Wilmington late on Saturday night
and the people of the community
would like to know why certain ones
enjoy special privileges.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

A cheap substitute for standard
advertised article may prove to be any
thing but bargain. Be careful to get
what you ask for. 49, ..
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

The Maroons and Whites. the bas-
ketbali teams Of the Y. NJ. c. A., will
play for the championship OF the asso-
ciaIon on Thursday night.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
Philadelphia and Chester Steamers
City of Chester
and
Brandywine.

Leave Fourth street wharf daily Sun
davs included) at 7.30 a. m, LOO p. m.
Leave Philadelphia, from Pier :, North
above Arch street, at 10.15 a. m, 400 p. m.
Freight received all day at Philadel-
phia and Wilmington. and carried at the
lowest rates.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
sOCIAI- AND PERsONAL NOTES

Mrs. Wood, Of Saville, L. l., and Miss
FGOssie Tybout were visitors here on
Saturday.
Miss Mary ST. John Hughes and Miss
Marie Rogers, Of Philadelphia, visited
here yesterday
Mr.. and Mrs. John NJ. Wilson, OF
Philadelphia, were visitors here over
Sunday.
Samuel H. Black, who has been in
disposed, is able to be about again.
The steamer Norman, from Philadei'
phia for Boston. put in here last nigh
10 escape the storm.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
Wilmington & Northern r. p,

TIMETABLE IN effect Nov. p, 1898.
Trains leave Wilmington (French Street
station), for B. a. o. Junction, Gra-
nogue, Cossart. Chadd's Ford Junction,
pocopson, Coatesville and intermediate
stations daily except Sunday, at 40 A.
m; 2.l5. 400 and $40 D. m. Sunday only
RO5 n. m: 215 and 400 p. IN.
For Waynesburg Junction, Springheid
sunday at 7.2O a. m: els and 400 p. m.
sundays only, az SOS a. m; zlb and 4Vo
For Joanna, Blrdsboro, Reading and IN
tertnediate stations, daily, except SUI -
only sos a. m. and 215 p. m.
A. a. NCAUSLAND, superintendent
pOWNrQe BRIGGS Gen. Pass. AT
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Bromo Qulnine Tablets
Druggists refund monev II II fails. DC
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
in THE SPORTING WORLD.
THE EMPIRE CLUB HAS SOME
ooon BOUTS FOR THURSDAY.

NOTES OF THE FIGHTERS AND
THEIR D0INGs IN ALL PARTS OF
THE COUNTRY.
The bill for the next show Of the
Empire Athletic Club, which takes
place at Pyies Cycle Academy on
Thursday night, March 2, has not been
finally closed The club management
has several hard propositions IN the
matter Of weights To fix up. One bout
which wili no doubt prove a great con-
test is that between Jack Farrell, OF
this city, and Eiwood MhClbskey, OF
Philadelphia Jack Ashton and Kid
MarsnaM WIFI also meet in the semi
wind-up at 112 pounds. The other boui
has not been arranged as yet, but viii
be up to the high standard set by th'
Empire Club.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

Pianos $50 and $780, Ludwig & Co
515 Shipley street. Red Mems Hall.
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

Southern Railway.--iS6 y. m, daily,
siccpers ID New Orleans, Memphis. Tam
pa. Nashville, via Asheville and Hot
Springs Florida Limited, 306 y. m. week
days for Jacksonville and St Augustine
Atlantic Coast line.-l2i9 p. m. daily.
sleepcrs to Jacksonville, Port Tampa and
Macon: 1858 night. daily, sleepers to
Richmond and Jacksonville. FLORIDA
qpecial. 232 D. m. weekdays, for jack
sonviiie. Port Tampa and 81. Augustine.
Chesapeake and Ohio Railway, s.ll p
M, daily, dining car, and sleepers to Gin
lcinnau
Evening journal., 1899-02-27
DrT.AWARW DIVISION

FOR New Castle, SIS, li.A a. m; ass.
For Lewes. SIS a. m; AL D. m, week
days. ,l-
For Dover. Harrington and pelmar,
S13, i1.0i a. M; Az, 6.b5 and Lbs .. m.
For wyoming and way stations, 2.s5 p.
m week days. .. 49,.
Fxpress for Cape Charles, Old Point
/ comfort and Norfolk, li.0 a. m, week
DAYS, and ll.56 p. m. daily. u,
TRAINS LEAVE BROAD STREEr
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

Leave Philadelphia, Broad street. FOR
wilmington (express), $50, 100 725 S32
si6, f0i, 4.4i. 5.0S, 535, 5.59. 6.l7. 6.55. 73l.
| li.10, il.lG, p. M. and 1905 night
Accommodation, GA, 1.30, 912 1895. n
M. 1928. 3.16, lo3, i44, 6.25, S.3s, 1908 and
II rs d. m
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

$50 n. m. daily, plttsburg, Chicago Sin-
cinnati. Louisville and ST. Louis, (Din'
Evening journal., 1899-02-27

Schedule in effect November 20, 1s9s.
An trains illuminated with PintscS
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-12
AT DEATHS DOOR.
But Saved by Dodd's Kidney
Pias, alter all Means

DETR9EE, Mg0a. Oct. 3.-Nlr- James
Paisley, of Magnolia avenue, one OF
our moot repasable citizens, issS happy
man. Things 'Knave changed in his
life lately. Hs is a robust, healthy
man to-day. Recently, he was broken
down,ae physical wreck
Re@ ,whashe says about 1T:
SEE two t,gears l was ut deaths
door, brought there by Br'iEht's Dis
ease. Doctors gave up trying to cure
me. medicines did me no good.
Pain and misery was my daily and
mighty portion.
''A friend persuaded Nne to try
Doda's Kidney Pills. The first few
doses gave me heavenly Qelief. Each
succeeding dose made me better. Two
boxes cured rne-made me anew man. .
What Dcid's Kidney Pills did for
Mr.. Paisley, they will do for every
other victim of BrighfSs Disease.
There is mo doubt, no uncertainty
about their effect. They cure every
time. If~you don't believe it TEST
THEM. THEY'LL Convince YOU By
CEEINGsYeU.
The Sauk Centre herald. (Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minn.) 1886-current, 1899-01-12
WHAT A WORK is MAN!

The Human Body the Most Wonder
full Thing In the World.
Human beings are of all sizes, but the
tall man is less common than the short.
Only one in every 20S exceeds the
height of six feet. For every foot of
stature a man should weigh from 26 to
90 pounds, proportion that is not the
lot of all in these hurrying, scurrying
days. An average sized man weighs l40
pounds; woman l25 pounds. Curious
~ enough, the mean weight and height
of lunatics are below those of sane peo-
pie Another unexpected thing in this
respect is that negro's skeleton weighs
more than that of an Englishman.
The vitalizing power is the blood, a
drop of which takes but 20 seconds to
go the round of the body. There passes
through the heart once every three min.
utes an amount of this precious fluid
equal to all that is contained in the
body. The mileage of the blood circula-
tion reveals some astonishing and un-
dreamed of truths. 1t is estimated that,
assuming the average speed of the heart
to be SO beats a minute, the blood
travels 207 yards in 60 seconds. In 9TH
er words, miles an hour. l6S day,
or $3.50 per year.
If man of "a could have one single
blood corpuscle floating in his blood all
his life, it would have traversed in that
period no less than $3.50, sos miles.
The average weight of the brain of an
adult male is 8 pounds 8 ounces.
of female pounds s ounces. The
woman's brain begins to decline in
weight after the age of 80, the man s
not till ten years later. According to
high authorities the nerves, with their
branches and minute ramifications con-
Meeting with the brain, exceed 10. 600. :
600 in number.
The palms of the hands and soles of
the feet are composed of cushions of fat.
in order that sudden jolts and violent
blows may be successfully resisted and
no injury done to the muscles and bones
underneath. The muscles-of which
the tongue monopolizes 11-and bones
of the human structure in com bination
are capable of more than 1900 different
motions.
| The teaching Of experience indicates
that accidents are far more likely to oc-
cur to the right leg and arm than to
the left. Further evidence of this fact
is supplied by the makers Of artificial
limbs. They dispose of many more ap-
pendages to the right side Of the body
than to the other. Statistics show that
in 81 cases out of 100 the left leg is
stronger than the right.
If man could move his legs proper
| tionally as fast as an ant, he would
travel not far from 500 miles an hour
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