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Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
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EYES TREATED BY ELECTRICITY.
Useful in Cases of Inflammation-Rem
edy for Iritis and Cornetis.

Treatment of diseases of the eye by
electricity has been tried as long as cleo
tncity was first scientifically employed in
therapeutics. Nevertheless, the advan-
tages of this treatment are very little
known. DIR. Won Reuss deserves credit
Tor referring to Prof. MendellsOhn's
monthly Die Krankenphege. in a detailed
article on partly successful experience in
electrical treatment of diseases of the eye,
made by himself, which he strongly rec
ommends to his colleagues. Without en-
terlng into special information chiefly in
tended for physicians, one point from the
experience of the. author has to be set
forth. According to his statement, there
IS no doubt as to the sedative effects of
electricity upon a diseased eye, particu-
larry IN cases of inflammation. At first
electricity was used in diseases of the
epthalmlc nerves and muscles of the eye,
but in these cases DIR. Won Reuss could
not secure positive results. Most re-
markable, however, are the improve.
ments observed in treatment of intiam-
matory diseases of the eye by electricity.
"A great advantage is offered by the
treatment being simple and not at all dis
agreeable AS almost every physician
with large practice owns an induction
coil, he need purchase no new instru-
ments. In order not to make the patient
afraid of the action of the electrical cur
rent, the physician usec the faradac hand
tnamed after Michaei Faraday)
For this purpose the physician touches
With one of his hands the diseased eye,
while the other hand holds one electrode
and the patient the other one of the APP
paratus. Except a prickling feeling in
the hand which clasps the electrOde, the
patient does not feel anything; neverthe
less. the action of tine electrical current
is so annoying for the physician that he
cannot continue one sitting for a longer
period than three to FIVE minutes. The
electrical current can in case of necessity
be brought in direct contact with the eye
by a compress tied upon the same The
patient can also in this way regulate the
current according to his liking to prevent
its becoming disagreeable. The whole af-
fair, including the fixing of the electrode
(compressl upon the eye, offers no diff
Guilty. so that the patient may treat his
eyes at home without the presence of the
physician, which is of greatest value in
cases of inflammation of the eyes where
violent pains set in during the night. In
nearly all eases pain disappears almost
instantaneously and ceases for a long
while. DIR. Won Reuss recommends cleo
trical treatment first of all in cases of
iritis, cornetis and choroidtiS, The infiu-
ence of electricity in removal of photo
phobia, which is due to certain kind OF
eonjunctivitis, by which the eyes cannot
be opened. has been astonishing. Even
upon blind eyeballs. which remain some
times very painful, the electrical current
exercises an extremely benefcent effect
Scientific American.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
The Parisian's Amusement.

The favorite amusement of the Pari-
sian at this time of year is TO drive out.
In the cool of the evening, to the NeuilIy
fair. 1t is 'the thing" to meet in front
OF the roundabouts at 10 O'Clock in the
evening. II is remarkable to observe how
very rich and costly these roundabouts
have become in recent years. The steam
motor is used instead of the blind horse
of old, and deliberately carved pigs have
entirely supplanted the fiery steed of
yore. There is no place in Paris so full
of gaiety, and even on Friday, which is
supposed TO be the night reserved for tbe
upper classes, there is a curious intermin-
Cling of rich and poor, of mondaines and
deml- mondaines, of swells from the Jock
ey and rastaquoaires, of the faneur from
the boulevard and the rodeur from la
Nillette. Some prefer merely TO drive
through and just glance at the booths TO
the right and left of the route. Others
prefer to mix with the crowd and enter
more thoroughly into the spirit of the
thing. There are the usual attractions of
the suburban fairs, and it cannot be said
that much progress has been made on the
score of variety, for the attractions have.
with very few exceptions, been seen and
seen again. The wild beast shows are
still as popular as of yore; Bidel and
Pezon vie with each other in feats of
thrilling prowess.-London Globe.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
How the "Cures" Cure.

Without actually following his majes-
ty any one may quite easily, with the
aid of the neighboring chemist. provide
himself with baths similar to those of
Marienbad or of Carlsbad, it's neighbor.
The Marienhad waters are cold, however.
whereas nj Carlsbad they are warm. All
you want is a little Sulphate of sodium
and some bicarbonate of the same metal
which latter, however. You already
have downstairs under the name ef hak-
ing soda. Add these salts to your morn
ing tub, dissolve them. and If warm
Carlsbad, If cold Marienbad. is ut YOUR
service. Ii is in the last degree improb-
able that you will get any benefit. how
ever, As the virtue OF these places is not
portable, though the salts are. No salts
are aSorbed by the skin. nor do most OF
them count for much internally. These
places cure because the air is pure and
and because you have to get up when
You are told and go to bed ditto. The
real virtue is the regime, Of which YOU
cannot buy twopcnn'orth round the cor
ner.-London Chronicle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
The Bass Snake Destroyer.

The bass is a most excellent fish when
properly served up. 1t may be Informal
ton to some to be +old that the fine quail
ity of his flesh as food is not the only
merit the bass possesses. Section hands
in crossing the outlet at Columbia lake
few days ago had their attention drawn
to large bass engaged in a struggle
with some other deniZen of his habitat.
This proved to be snake which the fish
had gripped by the middle and was striv-
ing to make both ends meet in his
stomach. The snake was Directing with
all his might, but to small purpose, and
at length accepted position in the ''in-
terror department" without civil service
examination. That this was not an iso-
lated case appears by The Manchester
Mich Eenterprise, which relates that
while a company of young people were
boating on Sand lake they came upon a
bass which appeared SO preoccupied as to
take no heed of them. A young lady
Selling the fish in her hands Hoped it
into the boat and of course screamed with
terror when fine plump snake was seen
dangling from its mouth. 1t is thus es-
tablished that the bass is not only a fish
of estimabe flavor, but renders good
service devouring snakes.--Detroit mich. }
Tribune
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
Tenements.

The housing of the poor is one of the
live questions of the day. for it concerns
not the poor alone, but the middle class
and the rich, inasmuch as where the poor
are badly housed there will be disease
and anarchy. which endanger the intelli-
gent and thrifty as much as they endan-
ger the ignorant and thriftless. We are
solving the problem after a fashion; at
least, we have tenement commissions how
in the principal cities, the object of which
is to secure more room, air and light for
people who insist on living in herds, and
we have sanitary inspections. and we
have laws to compel landlords 10 be CON
tent with moderate rentals instead of
screwing the last possible dollar out Of
the unfortunates by lodging them as con
victs are lodged in prisons. We have
abolished the rear tenement. in some
places. and have introduced running wa
ter and free lectures in the Slums.
Yet one has only TO walk through the
east side Of Manhattan TO see how far
short we come from realizing a right con-
dition. What are all these wretChed
push ears doing in the public streets,
blocking the way and exposing foods for
sale that are peppered with the dust and
filth of the pavement? What are all
those tubs. mattresses and decrepit pans
doing ON the fire escapes. which should
be clear for fight when the rattletrap
burns down? Why are such throngS per-
mitted To live under a single roof. and
not square, not lot left open for &
park or playground in miles = rook lyn
Eagle,
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
Good Business maxims.


The president of the London chamber
of commerce gives these twelve maxims.
which he has tested through years of
business experience, and which he rec
ommends as tending &c insure success:
/. Have q definite aim
.. Go straight for it.
3. Master all details.
4. Always know more than you are
expected to know.
3 Remember that difficulties are only
made TO be overcome
g. Treat failures as stepping stones to
further effort.
T. Never put your hand out further
than YOU can draw it back
s. AT times be bold; always be pru-
dent.
o. The minority often beats the major
ity in the end
10 Make good use of other mems
brains.
II. Listen we'll answer cautiously; de-
eide promptly.
II. Preserve. by all means in your
power "a sound mind in a sound body"
-Malun'S Magazine
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
End of the Royal Band.

Yet another picturesque adjunct OF tie
royal office is shorn away, says the Lon
don News. Ii has been decided that the
Kings private band, which consists Of
thirty-four of the best musicians in Eng
land. shall be disbanded at the end II
September. The present band, which IS
conducted by Sir Walter Parratt, is the
successor of many others retained by
our monarchs for the past four or hye
centuries to perform light and eupep,ie
music during the royal meals. and on
state occasions of a private or semi-pr-
vate character. 1t is probable. we are
told. that another band differently con
stituted. viii! take its place
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

1--WE shall have an absolutely irrespon-
sible life" she went on. He is delight
fully frivolous"
Forced frivolity always suggests jests
from Yorick's skull"
Il suppose we two shall meet from
time to time-in country houses 1t will
be plcturesquely painful. We shall have
to be careful"
Beatrice is absurdly jealous"
absurd"
will she object to our meeting?"
No, | think not. But we shall have
no more condolences; we shall meet quite
casually"
How horrid! And when you take me
IN to. dinner Beatrice will glare Mt me-"
You ought to be used to that"
Oh, before it was a sauce piquant.
But now-she will have right, and
people who are unpleasantly right are
lnsufferable. 1t will make mile of diff
ference"
And, Dick, don't you see that inces
SAINT frivolity will become clowning on
closer view! We have been quite serious
sometimes"
We have frequently quarreled."
Ihere is something exquisite in a
charming quarrel"
Dick won't quarrel; he only laughs
which is irritating"
beatrice VIII, l think; but in q sensi-
BILE way, which is fatal"
Quite. 1t is a serious step"
That's the worst of it. it is so ire
vocahle.'
| looked at the Buddha He was still
srlnning i'll an eXasperating fashion.
| walked to the door As stood with
my fingers on the door handle she muir
INJURED:
20. it is not made public yet. Deem
- / on mi
went out
The worst of sympathy is that it is so
unsettling " Walter f. Grogan in Black
and White.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
How the Jackies Came to Grief.

Referring TO a paragraph in your issue
of today. headed a Crimean Trophy"
allow me to add that in the summer of
1872. being visitor to St Petersburg,
l saw the flag of this same ship Tiger
suspended from pillar in one of the
churches. Ii was protected by an iron
cage. aud the story went that some Brit
ish tars, having the honor Of their eoun-
try nj heart. had nearly >..cceeded in car
rying offSthis trophy by climbing upon
zach others shoulders. when they were
observed by ii custodian Of the church
who brought the pyramid down with a
run by judiciously aimed blow.-Lon-
dom Times
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
In the Shah's Palace.

The palace of the Shah Of Persia, ac-
cording to Donald Stuart, in 'The Strug-
giles for Persia, is an appalling com
binatiou Of dinginesS and splendor, of
squalor and luxury. One Of the most in
tereSting rooms is that filled with the nor
traits Of all the mOnarchS of Europc. In
the next room is his majesty's writing
apparatus. Here stands globe such as
may IL seen in n Sehoolroom. EXCEPT that
the continents are made with gems of
different color and all the names and riv-
ers are marked IN diamonds. On the
walls a painting by an old master is
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
Fighting Macs Horse.

Under the will of the late Sir Hector
Macdonald directions were given thar his
well known charger should be shot. the
hoofs being preserved as mementos. Be
fore the contents of the will were known
in Ceylon the animal was sold to \. i.
de SOysa, wealthy Singalese gentleman.
He has now minated his readiness 10
hand over the horse to Lady Macdonald
on condition that it is not killed. or. on
the other hand, to retain it, undertaking.
that whenever the death of the animal
(which is now Ia Ceylonl shall take place
the hoOfs shall be forwarded to the son
Of the late general.-London Daily
Chronicle.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
Against the Drinking Song.

A society has been formed IN Germany
which would abolish one of the most hon
ored institutions of the fatherland. the
song which celebrates the virtues of DRINK
which is more or less alcoholic. The lead
er of the movement is DIR. Otto yon
Leixner, a well-known social reformeE
In a pamphlet on the subject be Dc
claims most vehemently against Iaf
Muse as a Handmade of Alcohol sues
songs are sung by the youth of the lana
and are more directly responsible for the
growth of alcoholism in Germany IMAM
any one agency.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

framed next to highly c0lored advertise
ment of a dealer in fishhooks. The throne
itself is a sort of wooden bed, about 9xG
feet, the woodwork covered with dia-
monds. emeralds, rubies and sapphircs.
some an inch long. The value of the
whole is estimated roughly at $4,000, coo
or 100000 On the floor of the throne
is a carpet so thick with pearls that the
texture of the cloth is hardly visible,
while huge vase, set with turquoises
and pearls, stands side by side with y
cheap painted urn. such as is sometimes
seen at country fairs.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
THE POETS REWARD.

Roses and lilies upon his bier
The people piled up yesterday:
But better by far, when he was here,
Their dollars and plaudits, and crown
wreathed bay.
He was a poet who sang of life
In many 2 cadenced rune and rhyme
Though H.tle he had of it but strife
And struggle, and heights too hard to
climb.
A crust of bread and an iron cot
Were his-and a chamber seven by nine;
The things he was born for Fate forgot
To give him-except his Tyre divine.
With chords of fancy and music rare.
And summing of things in this mortal
sphere.
Happy as Shakespeare's musings are
Now roses and lilies upon his bier
Joel Benton in FourTIack News.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The men most talked of during the in
ternational yacht races were Capts. Barr
and Wringe, and c. Oliver IScln and
Sir Thomas Upton. Messrs. Barr and
lseiin deserve their prominence in the
defense of the cup. because the former is
one of the best shippers in the world. who
has steered the Columbia and the Re
lance to victory, and Mr.. lselin is prob
ably without an equal as an amateur
sailor. But there were silent partners in
the defense who deserve we'll of their
countrymen-the men who put up the
money for the construction and main
tenance If the Reliance. Their names
are William Il. Leeds, Cornelius Wander.
hilt, Norman h. Ream. William Rookie
Teller, Henry Walters, +. A. Il.
Widener, Clement 4. Grscom and James
J. Hill. Three cheers for the bunch.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The inspectors of the Department of
Agriculture have captured a consignment
Of white wines from Bordeaux. France,
that are "doctored" with sahcyrc acid.
In preparing and shipping these wines,
the French dealers violated not only the
laws of their own country, but the laws
Of the United States, and their produce
is therefore only good enough to spill in
the interest of the public health. The
spilling should be done promptly ana re-
morselessly, as it is only by drastic meas
Gres that some dealers can be brought to
understand that Uncle Sam means bust
ness when he declares that his children
must not be dined or wined with 'doped'
nroduCtS
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The Maxim is the name of n new dance
which is expected to become popular next
season. OF course. every young lady
who is asked. 'Dou you dance the Max
i'm, Mum p will say. Yes" because ev-
cry young lady dances the maximum, if
she can get partners.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

Sir Thomas confession that the Sham
rocks fine sailing in her home waters
was done on 92-foot water line confirms
the opiuion that Mr.. Fife Numbered in
his estimates as to the yachts buoyancy.
"Rue o'thumb'' work of this kind can
not win against scientific designing and
building such as that of the Herreshoffs
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

A Chicago newspaper offers a prize for
the best answer to the question of What
topics most interest wOmankindY, One
woman answers: Obesity, supertluous
hair, and wrinkles" Another says: Mon
ey, men and pleasure" There are wom-
en-, it thus appears. who in the hope of
gaining a $40 prize, will libel their own
sex
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
Pecuiiarities OF Fish.

There are two popular deluSious about
fsh-one that they cannot live out of
water. and the other that they can live
in any pure water, the food supply tax
ing care of itself. As a matter Of fact.
there are fish in Africa which. having to
exist in absolutely dry rivers for a por-
tion of the year, have developed lungs
while in many an amateurs aquarium
fish cannot live in the water provided.
owing 10 lack Of food.--Field.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

With the greatest respect for the per-
sonality of the present bearer of the illus
trious name of John Quincy Adams, it
must be admitted that the proposition for
music in factories to tighten the burden
If toll carries with it an irresistible sug
gestion Of comic opera farcicality.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

fire challenging habit may become
chronic with the Irish knight. and lead
him into jousts with sticks" other than
those which serve as spars on racing
gachts-shillelahs for instance.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

Emperor Williams rebuke at Berlin of
the uhans who rode into a crowd that
was watching review and created
panic, is evidence of his thorough grasp
of the situation. The Emperor cannot
afford to permit the uhlans to kin the
common people" because he recruits his
army from among the latter.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

An inventor is said TO be hard at work
on a scheme to make the modern double
centerboard and double rudder yacht
convertible into an ice boat by the screw
ing on of runners. The inventor is not
sure that the yachts will be fast in this
form, but he is satisfied that they won't
L.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The question which now engrosses
America is whether Mary McLane meant
to play Ladies' Auxiliary to the fame of
John Townsend Trowbridge, or meant ~
do him up. As the author of the Jack
Hazard stories, Trowbridge has a warm
place in the juvenile American heart.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

Monroe, the Butte miner who has
signed for a fstic fight with Champion
Jeffries is a Butte product who sprang
into notoriety quite as rapidly as did
Mary MacLane; and after the fight there
will be questioning Why as has been
the case with Mary.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

An indianapolis man has answered the
warning "hold-up' letter of a kidnaper
by Notwithstanding his guns and establish
ing dead line around his residence. This
is a rebuff that the letter-writer did not
expect; but if all kidnapers were received
at the muzzles of household artillery there
might be less of that sort of Matchmaking.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The new football headgear is a pneu-
matte affair that will cause high bounds
across the gridiron whenever there are
head-on collisions in the interest OF
mmurpnaav
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

When Andrew Carnegie predicted that
Great Britain and the United States
would some day combine governmentally,
he may have had an 'inside tip on the
Goelet- Rox burghe engagement.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The Chicago boy who has won a prize
as a designer of women's hats, may
have got his cue from observations as to
the changes in shape incident to trough
house" treatment of hats that his chums
sat on, There IS nothing like accidental
art, especially in millinery.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
How Wrongs Are Rights in Ireland,

An extraordinary affair is repor.e1
from the famous Gap of Dunloe, hi.
larney. Some distance inside the ta'
trance is a bridge which crosses q mar.
row portion of the lakes. Some neAt>
ago this bridge was cut away at POI.
sides. leaving a width of only two let'-
The explanation of the affair offeTea -
that tourist agents started excurNS -
through the Gap in coaches, thus 4-,
pensing with the familiar Merry P.At.
Only ponies and pedestrians can u,'
mass over.-St. James Gazette.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19
Gen. Simon Bolivar Buckner, the Oldest
Man in Kentucky, Is Trying to Elect
His Son-in-Law, Morris B.
Belknap, Governor.

An interesting fight for the governor
ship of Kentucky will be headed by the
two persons here represented. Col Bellz-
nap opened his fall campaign at Mum
fordville in Hart county, the home of
Gen. Buckner, hoping to win the Repub-
lican nomination owing to disturbances
in Democratic ranks.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

The cotton plant first came TO Amer
lea from Asia; now the greater part Of
the central Asian crop is grown from
American cotton seed.
Wauwatosa news. [volume] (Wauwatosa, Wis.) 1900-1948, 1903-09-19

Australia has the largest duck Ia'-4'
and the largest incubator in the ,,.,
The incubator has a capacity OF i'-1'
ducks eggs and Il, ESQ hens eggs