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The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

In a paper read before the Paris
Academy of Sciences entitled Action
of Some Gases on Caoutchouc," NJ.
D'Arsonval showed that ut pressures
varying from one to five atmosphere
caoutchouc absorbs large quantities
of carbonic acid gas and at the same
time increases in volume and becomss
more gelatinous and less elastic. On
exposure to air the gas is gradually
lost and the caoutchouc resumes its
original properties. Hence vessels of
caoutchouc readily allow carbonic acid
gas to pass through their walls. The
action is much slower in the case OF
oxygen and is slight with nitrogen
From these experiments M. D'Arson-
val suggests that bicyclists should in
fate their tires with nitrogen. This
however, would not seem to be neces-
sary, according to Invention, for after
the tires have been repeatedly debated
through loss of oxygen and then
pumped up with ordinary air the pro-
portion of oxygen inside the tire y
comes small and practically pure nitI ,
gen remains.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01
CAe NO. l 10 wALEs,
London's "CabbIes'' Must See straigh-
and Know Short Routes.


This summer in Scotland Yard I at
tended an examination of men who de-
sired to be appointed bus and cab
drivers, and the affair was most anus
ing. They've a rickety old bus down
there, perfect ark and attached TO
the fore Of it a brace of one-time OAR
by winners, likely, that, after a meal
Of ginger and pepper, do get up enough
animation to drag that ark at spank
ing gate the length Of the Enclosure.
The would-be driver mounts the box,
whips up the horses, and attempts to
drive between two stakes planted in
the ground so close together that to 60
between them means to escape them
at the hubs, scarcely more than a quar-
ter of an inch on either side. Some
times the driver manages it. If he re-
peats the feat two or three times with
horses pulled up sharp when finger
is raised, he is appointed, and given
the first opening. And thereafter for
years he is privileged to amaze Ameri-
cans by his wonderful cleverness with
the reins in the crowded Strand or
Piccadilly circus. 1t is different with
the would-be cabbies They, too, are
compelled to drive between stakes and
to pull up their nags, but more than
that is asked Of them. eff you were to
pick up a fare in the Addison road to
drive to the Upper Bedford place, what
would be your route?" Such questions
as that are put to them. Now, there
are endless routes, but cabby is obliged
by law to take the shortest, and If he
can not draw line along the map OF
London, marking that shortest route
he is told to go home and study for
another month. But where he fails
dozens of others succeed. And single
walk along a London street bears
proof Of the enormous number of men
who know their city like a book How
many hansoms there are in London
do not know, but | know this: The
cab l called one morning was No. s;
the cab l called that afternoon was
No. COSTS. ] spent week looking fol
cab No. ] and didn't find it. l learned
then that No. l was the number OF the
private hanson CT the prince Of Wales
Detroit Free Press.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01
SANDOW ON EXERCISE.
Says DumbbelI Practice. If Not Overdoao
L. the Proper Thing.

L. the Proper Thing.
"Dumbbell practice gives strength to
every sinew, from the finger tips to the
elbow, from the top of the head to the
sole of the foot" Sandow, the strong
man, said in a recent interview. THE
young can be kept in perfect health,
and older people are helped and inn
proved even when suffering any all
ment which appears to them to be
quite hopeless, but, of course, great
care must be taken not to oyerdo the
practising, and it is wiser to increase
the number Of movements very grad
ually and not on any account to get
overtired at first" he advised. But he
does state most emphatically that
dumbbell exercises, taken in modera-
ton, give grace and suppleness to the
figure and that perfect ease to the car
riage that comes from having the mus
cles under control. He makes a strong
point of an easy beginning, which does
not expect too much at first, but gains
strength by degrees. Such exercise
sends the blood through the veins with
new life, which gives pleasure and Joy
to every individual.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

A suicide club has been discovered in
Frankfort, Ind, and the police are
now endeavoring to prevent the clubs
surviving members from following the
example of several of their number
who have already shot or poisoned
themselves. Taken as a general rule,
the man who joins suicide club is Q.
full brother to the man who fools with
an 'unloaded" gun, with the one
pleasing difference that his victim is
himself, and not some innocent friend
or bystander.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

Even that view Of the juvenile court
which one may get from reading the
newspapers is enough to show that the
courts highest efficacy may consist in
suggesting its terrors to the youthful
defendants rather than in applying
them. The boy Of IL charged with tru-
ancy, for example, who wept and
pleaded when confronted with the
court, will never be so much afraid of
it again. Perhaps he will never be
so much afraid of any other court. In
discriminate leniency would, of course,
in time destroy the usefulness of the
institution. But there is no other court
in which the chance to try again may
be extended with so large a probable
ity of good results to so great num-
Der.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01
which Is Correct?

Two men were holding a heated ar.
gument as to the correct pronunciation
of the word either" After much dis.
cusslon they agreed to seek the opin.
ion OF an Irishman who was present
IL say 1t should be pronounced ee.
Their" said the first. And / contend
that 1t should be i-ther," argued the
second. Now, Pat, which rs it?" "It''
nay-ther." was Pats bland reply.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

Husband (meekly) is the
fourth time this week we've had timed
beef and cabbage, Maria, and I'm lit
tie tired OF it. His Wife-Im sure,
Thomas, you're very unreasonable.
You know I've had to correct the proof
sheets OF my new book, "one Hundred
Dainty Dinners"
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01
Defending MS Property.

Lecturer-The acoustics of your hall
are very bad, sir. Proprietor-No, sir.
They're all right. 1t was the soap
factory you smelled.-Brooklyn Life.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

Wireless telegraphy and horseless
carriages, it is announced, will soon
be cast in the shade by the practical
application of inkless printing. When
the inventors succeed in devising a
plan OF foodless eating the world will
indeed seem like millennium days to
the man who cannot pay the price the
restaurants demand.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

The late wife murderer, Becker, re-
marked in a philosophical manner that
he was opposed to capital punishment.
There's humor that might tickle the
ribs of grim death.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

The secret of true wisdom is to
know your Ignorance.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

A woman's idea of a serviceable hat
is one she looks well in after the nov
city has ceased to excite remark.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

To triumph over a temptation is to
build temple out of the DEVILS stumb-
ling blocks.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

A gooo COY is worth far more than
q bad man.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

Some men cut acquaintance while
scraping them-barbers, for example.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01
TALMAGE'S SERMON.
CONSCIENCE THE SUBJECT OF
SUNDAYS DISCOURSE.

He Took Water and Washed His Hands
Before the Multitude, Saying 81 Am
Innocent OF the Blood of This just
Person"-Matt. ~; "a.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

According to our measure, John the
Baptist made a miserable fizzle.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

All men are made Of dust-but some
dust is about two-thirds sand.
The Yale expositor., 1899-12-01

Praise from even the humblest Is a
stimulus to greater exertion.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

he'd their first literary and social
meeting on February at the home of
Mrs. Charles Chamberlain. After a
brief business session the ladies set
tied down to enjoy the following pro-
gram:
Presidents Address. ...... Mrs. Tracy
PIANO Solo ........... Miss McCrosky
Report from State Executive
Board ............. Mrs. Apperson
Paper-"Our Neighbor, Mars,"...
....... ............ Mrs. Pollock
vocal Solo ............ Miss Gail True
Paper-"Washingt on's Influence on
History. Mrs. Edith Chamberlain
P1ano Solo. Miss Jessie Davidson
Paper-"As Others See Us ....
Vocal Duet. Misses Stewart and Dafoe
Paper-"The Club Movement".
.......... .......... Mrs. Cooper
Piano Solo. Miss Margaretta Scott
Mrs. Apperson's report was very
much enjoyed, bringing as it did very
warm and appreciative greetings from,
the State Board to our Federation.
The rooms were charmingly deco
rated and the dining room. which was
spacious enough to easily receive the
forty guests, was especially beautiful.
The young ladies of the Deka Club
served the refreshments and did the
honors gracefully.
A new literary club, the Acme, with
membership of twelve, was received
into the Federation at this meeting,
and with this added strength the Te-
cumseh Federation of Women's Clubs
feels that it will be a power for good
to our city.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

The COURIER acknowledges the re-.
ceipt OF the following report from Mrs.
+. II. Sackett Of Weeping Water, re-
cording secretary Of the N. F. w. c..
Of the proceedings of the recent business
session hel | in this city.
A most pleasant and profitable ees.
sion of the exc cutive committee OF the
n. T.. w. G. was held in the parlOrs OF
the Lincoln hotel Tuesday. Januar, 81.
Notwithstanding the intense cold
every raember Of the committee was
present.
The invitation kindly rendered the
federation by the G. F. w. G. OF York,
Nehr., requesting that the next annual
meeting OF the n. f w. &, be held at
that city was acted upon and gratefully
accepted.
The Exeter Woman's club was ad.
mitted to member ship. Mrs. ID. A.
Campbell of Lincoln, and Mrs. Wilson,
dean Of women o. the university. were
present on invitation. Much interest
was displayed 10 the discussion OF plans
looking toward the success OF the new
musical department. Mrs. Campbell
and Mrs. Doane OF Crete, committee in
charge OF musical department, were
given the privilege OF selecting third
member
1t was resolved that the executive
beard recommend that the university
send out an organizer to introduce the
work Of university extension to the
women's clubs OF the state. 1t was also
recommended on motion that the edu.
cational committee confer with the uni
versity extension committee. Following
members were present: President, Mrs.
S. G. Langworthy Of Seward; weep. esi-
deLt Mrs. Anna l.. Apperson OF Tecum-
sch; recording secretary. Mrs. F. II.
S4cke't, Weeping Water; corresponding
secretary, Mrs. ID. G. NJ :KiIlip, Seward;
treasurer, Mrs. II. +. DCane; auditor.
Mrs. Fuller; Mrs. G.. M. Lambertson
and Mis-. A. &. Ricketts, OF Lincoln.
Mrs. klcket of Lincoln brought be-
fore the board and explained the per
capita tax as presented at the Denver
biennial.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

There is something new under the
sun-at least we never heard of babies
being checked in church. They have
been checked at international, nation
al and sectional expositions and at
department stores, allowing mother to
shop at her leisure. But it remains
for Brooklyn, the city of churches,
to apply this checking system to
church goers. DR.. Wiley, of the
Nostrand Avenue NJ. T.. church, origi-
mated this scheme. A large room has
been fitted up with hammock cribs,
perambulators and toys, and volun-
teer committee of young women as
semble every Sunday morning to care
for the little ones left by the mothers,
who would otherwise be kept at home.
Thus the babies are properly cared
for while the mothers attend the
regular church service. This novel
plan promises and deserves to be pop
ular.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

grammatic in it's force and /tfirectness
"We worship Emma Willard. she said,
land we love each herp The fedora.
ion showed that women are learning TO
do away with useless verbiage in max
ing their points. but it is also showed
that the truth was nos entirely learned
Mrs. Harriet r. p. Stafford OF Cottage
City, Mass, patriotic old lady of that
patriotic old state. has just presented to
the government through the president,
and secretary OF the navy, the flag car
ried by the frigate Bon liomme Richard
during its memorable and victorious
engagement with the British frigate
Scraps, September Ord, 1719. Mrs.
Stafford presented satisfactory evidences
that it was the first flag bearing the
stars and stripes ever hoisted over an
American vessel Of war and the first
that was ever sauted by "A foreign naval
power.
, star spargled banner
long may it wave
Ger the land Of the free
and the home Of the brave.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

The Cosy Club of Tecumseh has
worked steadily all the year on Span
ish history. The last lesson brought
us through the reign of Phillip II.
and the elimination of Spain's glory.
We will now begin to trace the de-
generacy and downfall of the haugh-
tiest nation on the earth. We feel
that we shall soon solve, to our own
satisfaction at least, the problem of
the easy conquest of Spain last sum-
mer. r
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

English newspapers do not carry
departments for women. To meet this
want daily newspaper has been
started in London by women for wo-
men. 1t is believed that the projectors
will supply long felt want, and from
the first will meet with success.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

bodies. The next meeting will be de.
voted to discussion Of the repavirg Of
o street. The open meeting OF the Wo.
mans club for next month will be under
the auspices Of this department and it
is their intention to give a practical
demonstration Of the manner Of con
Quoting study class in this depar, ment.
This is one Of the largest and mtst 10.
teresting departments in the Won g
club. yet there is room so that all WHO
will may come.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

Mrs. o. NJ. Stonebraker entertained
the New Book Review club at it's last
meeting. Mrs. II. L. Rehlaender read
an interesting paper on the Russian
Mir" and in the general discussion
many interesting details we're given OF
government and institutions. This club
will meet February 10 with Mrs. Il. w
Kelley.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

The faculty Of women's clubs met
Wednesday with Mrs. II, II. Nicholson.
lll3 y street.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

Mrs. Nellie M. Richardson. leader Of
the department e parliamentary prac.
t,ce OF the Woman's club. spares no
time or trouble to make her department
practically instructive. Recently they
have been studying the manner OF Or
ganizing and conducting Legislative
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

'S'' '''>'e'S >i"'s thS ENNlhCs "ltll
membership of twelve, was received
into the Federation at this meeting
and with this added strength the TIE.
cumseh Federation of Women's Clubs
feels that it will be a power for good
to our city.
There is large room for sympathy
and harmony among the various Or
CARNATIONS in Lincoln. This can be
accomplished by better knowledge
of the work done by the various So
cieties. and this knowledge, with its
concomitant sympathy, can be
brought about by state council. re-
su,tng in the accomplishment of work
which smaller declarations could not
accomplish single-handed. and with a
great Economy of time, labor and
money" After all. says the Kansas
City Star. the cursory reader of club
records asks, What is local council?
which it answers thus:
1t is in brief union on the princi
pie of absolute equality of all Local
organizations wishing to unite with
one another for the common good. A
state council is a similar union of al!
state organizations wishing to come
into fraternal relationship with one
another. To a national council, be-
sides ma xonal organizations, state and
local councils may also belong, while
to the international council all ma
tional councils are eligible.
Tn this great fold are found organi.
cations of various religious and po-
litical convictions, national education
al clubs and philanthropic orders OF
world wide renown.
If large heartedness, which takes
sincere interest in all classes of wo-
men is one of the desirable things in
the official representative of an or
ganiZation representing nearly
quarter Of a million of women, who
are pledged to mutual improvement
and to the betterment of humanity in
matters literary. educational, philan-
thropic. economic and financial, then
indeed was the action of the Denver
biennial wise in selecting Mrs. Rel
becca Douglas Lowe as their presi-
dent. Her New Years greeting to
the club women Of the United States
thrills with the earnestness. which !
feel comes from the heart. She says:
"The world has never needed them
(club wOmcn) more than today. More
women daily are forced to go into
the ranks Of the wage Garner. and dali
ly the voice is growing holder and
louder of those whose interest
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

The many friends OF Mrs, Stouten.
borough will be pleased to know that
they will have the pleasure OF listening
to an address given hy her before the
Woman's club at its next meeting Mon
day afternoon, February ID
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

The Federated Clubs of Tecumseh
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

The last meeting OF the Century club
was with Mrs. M. H. Garten. The club
Is following a miscellaneous program
this year from which they feel they have
derived much benefit. Mre. w. A. Lind.
ley read an interesting paper on the life
OF Jean lngelow. and Mrs. f. E. Camp.
bell an equally interesting one on "Old
Virginia and Her Neighbours" The fol.
loving committee was appointed to ar.
range program for next year: Mrs
Garten, Mrs Waite and Mrs. Lindlev.
The courier. (Lincoln, Neb.) 1894-1903, 1899-02-11

we are indebted largely to the eff
forts OF Mrs. Sarah j. Hale that a
definite day was set apart for thanks
giving. Mrs. Hale was editor of the
hrst woman's magazine published in
this country, and for twenty years
worked for this object, always insist
ing and never losing courage. She
constantly wrote to presidents and
governors and those in high official
position. At last in 1864 President
Lincoln adopted her suggestion. feel
ing it suitable time to MAKE a def
mite day of rejoicing over the resto-
ration of the union.
The Republican., 1899-10-26
An Open Letter.

To the Voters Of Garrett County:
While it would afford me great pleasure at
any time, and especially during the present
campaign. to meet with you in the various
districts and localities of the county, yet
however great my desire to do so my public
duties prevent me from making tour of the
county at this time. therefore take this
method of returning my thanks to my many
friends throughout the county for my nomi-
nation as Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Having served in the capacity of Clerk for
a number of years my record is before you.
You have had opportunity to judge of my
efficiency and whether or not have faith
fully discharged my duties as public ser
want and whether or not am entitled ~
your suffrage again on the seventh day Al
November, these matters leave with yoAztA
tadge OF and to render your decision at Say
ballot box.
AS before stated, it is impossible for me to
The Republican., 1899-10-26

The atmosphere is dingy with smoke from
forest fires.
Our schools have opened for another year,
and we hope it may be prosperous one.
Singing service was held at the home OF
Rev. Jesse Robson Sunday evening and was
much enjoyed.
Mr.. Clarence Broadwater, of New Germa-
ny, was a caller at Rev. Robeson's Saturday
and Sunday. .
Mr.. and Mrs. Nelson Lancaster, who have
been residing at Vale Summit, Allegany
county, for some time, are visiting Mr. A. J.
Lancaster at this place.
1t is reported that about four hundred logs
belonging to Mr.. Achenback has been de-
Stroyed by fire.
Henry Merrill has purchased tract of land
called the sugar Camp" and will improve
| it shortly.
Messrs. Harry Strickland and Chester
| Green, OF Mt. Union, attended singing school
| at this place Sunday evening.
Miss Della Broadwater, of New GERMANY
Is ON the Ridge among her many friends at
this writing.
| Mr.. John Hoslinger. OF Koontz's mine, has
| moved on Mr.. Stark's farm. We wish him
| success in his undertaking.
Samuel Duckworth, of near Cislboo was
| on the Ridge Monday ON business.
Scout.
The Republican., 1899-10-26

make canvass of the county at this time.
The work in my office at present demands
my personal attention and the public inter-
est would suffer and be delayed by my alb
sence and think that can best serve you
and your interests by remaining at my post
Of duty in the discharge of my public trust.
II again elected l shall strive to discharge
my duties faithfully and impartially as in
the past.
Thanking you for your kindness and sup
port in the past and requesting your suffrage
at the coming election / am,
Your obedient servant,
EDWARD H. TOWER
The Republican., 1899-10-26


School opened here Monday with an enroll
ment OF about 20 scholars. W. A. Maffett is
teacher.
Mrs. Lucinda Suter retured home Saturday
last from visit to Roscoe, Pa. She was
accompanied by her daughter Mrs. Nesbit
and family.
Mr.. Fred Haney and bride passed through
here last Sunday.
Mr.. Winters, OF Frostburg, was here this
week and bought some fine cattle of NJ.
Mattingly.
Mrs. Grace Pope, of Dunbar, Pa, who has
been visiting relatives here for the past two
| weeks, returned to her home last Monday
accompanied by her sister Miss May Dewitt
Mr.. John Chase has about completed his
work at our school house, which reflects
much credit on his workmanship
| Mr.. Blaine Wflburn, who has been working
| for Abel Dewitt, the past six months re-
turned to his home here and is attending
| school.
Miss Ola Mattingly returned home Satur-
day last from an extended visit to friends In
| Cumberland.
| W. A. Smith spent two days OF last week I'm
oakland taking in the Teachers InstituteI
}. Arthur Dewitt spent Saturday and Sun
day at Oakland visiting relatives
Mr.. Thomas Bishofr has been suffering Sc
verely from the effects of cut In his knee
| DR.. r. A. Ravenscroft is attending him.
The Republican., 1899-10-26
The Outlook in Baltimore.

To the Editor of The Republican.
In the past ten days or two weeks the po-
litical situation in Baltimore City has been
rapidly assuming a more favorable aspect
for the Republican party, and to-day it is
conceded by many of the most conservative
judges that there will be repetition of the
campaign of 1895, when party lines were en-
tirely forgotten and Democrats and Repub-
licans alike combined to rescue the State
from the hand of the grasping German and
Rasin ring.
A large proportion of the better element
of the sound-money Democrats under the
leadership of Mr.. Harry A. Parr, a promi-
nent Democratic business man, and COM
mittee of forty composing such men as John
X. Cowen, of the b. g. o. railway; Mr.. VIM.
Cabell Bruce, former president of the State
Senate; Mr.. VIM. Keyser, Mr.. Charles d.
Fisher, General Lawrason Riggs, exUnited
States District Attorney VIM. L. Marbury
sGc rraas -sbsr 80, nfofessicnal and
business men, nave openly announced them
elves for Governor Lowndes and the Re