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Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
JATL EXPENSES.

A Richmond paper Of recent date con-
tanned an article on the medical expenses
of the Alexandria city jail !; said the bills
for medicine and medical attendance
amounted to almost as much as the bill
for The keep of prisoners, and added that
there must be much sickness in the jail:
When the attention of Judge Barley and
City Sergeant COX was called to the
article in question they at once made an
examination Of the books and found that
the bills for medicine and medical at
tendance at the jail averaged but little
over $500 eoch per annum. Consider,
ing the number OF prisoners sent to all
during year these charges are consider
ed quite moderate.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
fOnNn UNCONSCIOUS.

Mr. NJ. f. Padgett, a resident of this
city, was found by the side OF the tracks
of the Washington, Alexandria and
Mount Vernon Railway, near tie
north end of the Highway bridge,
last NIGHT about nine o'clock, in
AN unconscious condition, suffering
from a cut on his head. On be-
coming conscious, after few minutes
labor on the part of those who found
him. the man said that he was thrown
of enc of the Alexandria trains. Mr..
Padget. declined medical attention and
refused to 60 into the details concerning
his election from the train, and later re-
turned 10 Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

The annual session of the Sovereign
Grand Lodge OF Odd Fellows will con-
vene at 81. Paul, Mimi, on next Mon
dsv and continue in session each day
dnyinp'the week. A grand parade OF the
order will take place on wednesday,
September 18Th. The Representatives
from Virginia are @. A. Morrl'e, OF
richmond; Norman Ashby, Of Cul-
peper: fl. n. Harlow, of Slauntoo; and
Nm Monta. ne, of Richmond. General
@. C.Vaughn, Grand Master of Virginia,
reports a membership in the State OF
90 600, a gain over the last report OF
3 500 The Orphans Home near
Lynchburg has about 60 children under
i,s care and the trustees are now building
2 new addition to cost IS, 500. When this
il finished more children can be &C.
commodated. A new building was erect
ed on the grounds during the past year
costing sl4 600 which will be kno Sn az
tbe "Old Folks Home" for the use OF
old aud INDECENT Odd Fellows. The build
ing is very near ready for the admission
n, applicants. Potomac Lodge OF this
city will furnish Que of the rooms 10 the
new buildiDg.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
COMPANY INCORPORATED.

Judge Barley today in the Corporation
Court signed the certificate of ineorPora'
tion of the Federal American Blinking
Corporation. The company has the
largest capital stock of any corporation
incorporated here for many years. Its
maximum capitalization is five million
dollars. and the charter fee paid by 1t to
the State is 5000. The company is or:
panized to do a general banking, real
estate and insurance business, win
poser TO issue debenture bonds and to
underwri,e all stocks, bonds or other
real and peis 1nal security or obligations
"a NAV be deemed advantageous by the
board of directors. The iucorporators
are Messrs. Reginald W. Beall, Cor
neIius Eckhardt, Harry P. Huddieson,
Gusiave Bender, John W Holcomh and
w. r. Griffith. MIR. Leo z. Harlo" is
named as the local attorney.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
HOSPITAL DAY.

Saturday will be Alexandra Day al
Luna Park and the profits will be APP
proprisied to the Alexandria Hospital
Mayor PsG has reappointed the commit
tee that successfully mansged last year :
celebration, when over 5000 was the
re. profit. The electric railway com
pany hiss arranged ample accommoda-
lions and the park management in
addition TO band concerts and free acts
during the afternoon will give free rides
u all children on the grounds between
e p. m. aud 3. p. N. The ambulance
with side signs is today advertising the
heneft
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
DRY GOODS
Woodward { LOthrOp,
10th, 18th, F & G SITS. N. W.
WASHINGTON. d. c
Saturday, September u, store will remain ai,
omen nntil 8 o'clock. 2 hereafter, and until
S,rtber notice, it will close at $50.
September Sale
---OF---
FURNITURE,
Housefurnishings,
and Housekeeping
Supplies.


We begin today our Annual September Sale
of Household Supplies for the benefit of those
who desire to get the house ready for
fall early and for hotel keepers, and all
those needing sach goods for present or lu-
ture use.
The sale will continue during the month,
and will be very comprehensive, comprising
Household Goods Of standard grades only.
Table, Bed, and Toilet Linens, b,st quality.
Curtains. Portieres, Draperies, Hsnsings,
Upholstery, elegant and beautiful Rugs, room
size and smaller.
Furniture for plrlOr, library, dining'roOm'
reception, hall, den, studio, otiee-antqus
AMI modern STYLES.
Brass and Enameled Beds, Mattresses, Pill
lows, Pillow Slips; :he,ts, Blanke's. Comfort
ables, Spreads, Bed Linens.
Chinaware, Glassware, Rich Cut Glass, and
Silver.
Pictures, statuary, Bric-a-Brac' and o'her
ornaments for the home.
Kitchen Furniture aud Utensils, Laundry
Requisites. Bash ct Wares, Iinware, Woeuep'
ware, &c., all TIE appurtenanees of house
keeping in well-leeulatsd home.
Cur goods are the cho est products OF The
leading foreign and domestic factories; furth'
ermore, by purchasing direct Of the makers
in large quantities, We are enabled to offer
them in many instances at prices ranging
from % to SO Is per cent. lower than less
worthy sorts obtain.
The several classes of goods represented in
this sale are conveniently displayed in their
respective departments and really for your in
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
MERCHANTS AND MECHANICS
SAVINGS BANK.

AT the annual meeting of he stock
holders of the Merchants and Mechan,
ics' Savings Bank of Washington, he'd
at the Office Of Attorney Leo P. Harlow,
lI9 south Fairfax street, this city, Tues
day, September 10, the following officers
aod dhe,.ors were elected; President,
Eldridge f. Jordan. Directors Bert
T. Amos, James Strayer, r. A. Dove,
c. H. Fred, VIM. @. WorthingtOu,
Emmett l.. Adams, r f. Burks, A. d.
Carpenter, A. G. Olapham, Samuel b.
Cole, Charlie, W. Dau, Anthony Gasg-
Ter, Eldlidge f. Jordan, George R. Lin
kins, NJ. q. Mccormick, P. J. Nee,
Julius /. Peyser, Emanuel SPEECH, JOS
eph Slrssburger, Charles J, Walker and
O. b. Xlniziuger,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

PERSONAL

Mr.. and Mira. w. E. StoDnelle and
son Edward left Wednesday for the
jamestown Exposition.
Mrs. William Rogers, Mrs. Grace
Schultz, Miss Lizzie FOlmsr, Miss Mary
Hellmuth and Master Everett Hellmuih
have gone to the jamestown Exposition.
Messrs. James Douglas and Charles
Barrett, of Alexandra, we're in town for
the Horse Show German Friday night.
Miss Bessie Jones, of Alexandra, was
one of the visitors at the Horse Show.
Miss Lucy Douglas, Of Alexandria,
spent few days last week with Miss
Fair An engagement Of much interest
was announced here at luncheon given
By Mrs. f. R. w. Barker during the
Horse Show,-that of her cousin,
Miss Katie Maddux, of Oak Hill,
daughter of the late Col. F. Webb and
Mrs. Maddux, to Mr.. Edw. Warheid
Hook. of Baltimore. Mr.. Hook is a
Young business man of Baltimore and a
direct descendant OF Charles Alexander
Warfield of peggy Stewart" fame. The
wedding will take place the latter part
of October.-[Warrenton Virginisn.
Mrs. Thomas II. Travers, her son
and her sister, Miss Jessie May Suthard,
have gone to Norfolk, and while there
will visit the jamestown Exposition.
Mrs. @. F. Obermeyer, who has been
visiting her sister, Mrs. A. W. Anche-
son. left for her home in st. Louis today.
Mr. and Mrs. w. R. Studs, accom-
panied by their niece. Miss Nellie Pier
point, left today for the Jamestown Ex-
position.
Mrs. Bertha Taylor has returned from
a pleasant trip to the jamestown Ex-
position and Richmond.
Mr.. and Mrs. Laurence Stabler have
returned from trip to New Hampshire
Mr.. O. H. callahan has gone to the
jamestown Exposition. =,
Col. @. A. Dempsey, U. s. A., and
Mrs. Dempsey are visiting The colonels
brother, Mr.. P. J. Dempsey, on Fairfax
slrpet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
TOURNAMENT.

Some of the finest exhibitions of tilt
ing ever witnessed in that section Of
Maryland took place Tuesday at the
tournament held on the grounds Of the
Pan Electric House, Bladensburg. Tom
Head, knight of Munson's Hall, Va,
had to capture Is straight rings before
he landed the first prize. When be accom-
plished the feat he received 800 in cash
and liberal applause. He crowned Miss
Grace Taylor, of Blsdensburg, queen oil
love and beauty. Fourteen knights par
licinated in the fitting.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
POLICE COURT.

Justice II. B. Oaton presiding.
The following cases we're disposed of
this morning:
Frank Jackson, colOred, charged With
assaulting a small colored boy named
Thomas Reynolds, was dismissed.
j. F. Wilson, charged with assaulting
L. A. Bean, forfeited his collateral by
failing to appear,
r, D. Wilson, charged with stealing
u watch from E. o. LeYlsnd, was dis
missed on account of insufficient
evidence,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
Attack of DiarrhOea Cured BY One Dose
Of Chamberlainis Collie, Cholera ana
niarThOea Remedv

! Ws " week from an attack of diar-
rnoea that l could scarcely attend to my
duties, when took dose of Chamber
lsin's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhoea
Remedy. 1t cured me entirely and |
had been taking other medicine for
nine days without relief. | heartily
recommend this remedy as being the
best to my knowledge for bowel com:
plaiuts.-R. G. Stewart, of the firm OF
Stewart & Bro, Greenville, Ala. For
sale by w. F. Creighton q %. and
Gibson & TimbermaD.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
YOUNG TAMMANY.

A number OF young men of this city
met at the corner of King and Washing
ton streets last night end decided to or
ganize political club to be known as
"Young Tammany." 1t is said that
the only qualification for membership is
a pledge that each applicant will vote
against certain men whenever they be-
cone candidates for Office.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
CORPORATION COURT.
IIndga I. Q. Barley presiding. ]

Judge L. {. Bailey presidlng'I
Com. Va. Charles Michael, indicted
for arson; jury and verdict of guilty and
prisoner sentenced to serve six months
in Jail. .,, H.
arson, plea of gull y entered and prisoner
sentenced to serve one year in jail.
Com. VS.. fannie Trigger, indicted Tor
an assault on Rev. J. b. Hopkins, COL
ored. Case continued till Friday, when,
il is reported, the latter will withdra"
his complaint. 3,
Alb. Webb, of Washington, wss adj
mitted to practice in this court.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
LOCAL BREVITIES.

A meeting OF the Ancient Order OF
Hibernians will be held in st. Mary's
Hall tonight.
The weather was cool las: night, sug-
gestiye Of early fall. Conditions have
been pleasant today.
Judge Nicol is expected to speak to-
night at Fort Myer Heights before the
Potomac Baptist Association.
Some excitement was caused in the
southeastern section OF the city this even
ing by the disorderly conduct of Rufus
Robinson, colored. Mr.. Thomas Carter,
an official of the city, interfered and Cd
deavored to arrest Robinson, who rar
and was shot at, but escaped. A war
rant for his arrest was subsequently, Is
sued.
Chief Petsey is having his restaurant OF
Royal street handsomely reprinted, repaper
ed and otherwise improved.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
SCHOOL PERMITS.

The Clerk of the City School Board
this morning commenced the issuing OF
permits to colored children to attend the
public schools and during the day issued
$50 permits-134 to boys and loo to
girls. Ga the corresponding day last
year SSS permits we're issued-155 to
boys aud 1873 to girls. Permits will be
issued 10 colored children again tomor-
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
RHRINERS.

A large number of shriners arrived
here from Richmond today and, accom-
panied by an equally large number OF
The order from this city, proceeded to
Front Royal this evening where tonight
Accs Temple, of Richmond, will confer
the orders on all noyices that may pre-.
sent themselves. The Shriners will
return to this city tomorrow morning
and will be entertained at breakfast at
the ElktOn,
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

Trial Catarrh treatments are being mailed
out free, on request, by DIR. Snoop, haeine,
without a penny's cost-the great value OF this
scientific prescription known to druggists
Everywhere as DR.. Shops Catarrh Remedy.
Sold by =. s, Leadbeater q Sons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
WEDDING OF MISS LEE

Mrs. Fiizhugh Lee has issued invita-
tons for the marriage OF her daughter,
Virginia, to Lieutenant John Garter
Montgomery, Seventh Cavalry, U. S. A.
The ceremony will be performed at $3.50
o'clock, on the ever eg OF September
25th. in Christ Church, Alexandra.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
MASONIC.

At The regular communication Of Al
exandria- Washington Lodge of Masons
to be held tonight the Master Mason de-
gree will be conferred upon candidate
by the officers and degree team of An:
drew Jackson Lodge. A. number OF
visitors are expected to be present.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
w. c. 7. U.

Rev. Mr.. Van Arsdsle, pastor OF
Trinity Church, will have charge OF the
prayer meeting at the Children's Home,
on Duke street, this evening at 7:4o
O'Clock.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
MOSQUITO CANOPIES

Mosquitoes are at their best in
September. You can be COM
Portable and happy by buying
one of our canopies.
The Simplicity will last a life
time. Made of fine tempered
Steel; no screws necessary to
put on metal bed. Let us show
it to you.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
COMMUNICATED.
Lost and Found.

lost, between e:3) p. NJ. Yesterday and
noon today, bilious attack, with nausea and
sick headache. This loss was occasioned by
finding at T. s. Leadbeater * Sons drug
store box Of DIR. Kings New Life Pills;
Guaranteed for biIlioasness. malaria and
iaundice. 2oc.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

For this section fair. cooler tonight. FIJI
dsy fair; variable winds.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

Oysters fried, stewed or raw. Fried clans.
Hard shell crabs. Clan Soup three times
week. stews Of all kinds. G. u. Zimner
man, Market Space. red zou
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
IOHND. N0RN0YbH

Room 3, Alexandria Natl Bank Bldg.
N. e. Cor. King and Royal Streets
Bell Phones 224. Capital City Phone 12i
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
At Half, Nearly Half, and Less
Than Half Price.

Desiring to close out, as far as possible, all
summer goods and garments this week, we
have, during the past few days, been ran
sscking the various departments-overhaul-
ing the stocks with more thoroughness than
usual to get in the best possible shape for the
Offering Of the various lines Of new fall goods
now coming in.
Some few things are soiled, mussed, Or
otherwise defaced-but the majority OF them
are fresh, seasonable goods, principally odds
and ends and small lots left from larger lots OF
new goods, and worth the full price-but they
are remnants and must be sid at on Ever,
department. VI 'a' use will be represented
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
FOR RENT
LOST.

= OST-Between the Uaion depot and Payne
l. street POCRETBOON containing 10,
one row Of electric car tickets and other ar
ticles. Name If owner On visiting card. Re
ward If returned to Miss MAY SluDDs,
Payne street ticket Office. sePIO 81
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
Local Matters.
Snn and Tide Table.
Weather Probabilities.

IN rises tomorrow at 5:SS a: M aud sels
ia u. IN. High water at 1872 a. m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

RGRs. RUTH g. FIELD wishes to an
IVA nounee the opening of her class Of IN
sTRUCTION ON THE PIANO. For par
ticulars apply at lOS south Washington street.
sep11 Sc
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
FOR RENT.

TOR RENT-second story FLAT Of five
I rooms suitable for light housek eeplng, 70
small family. Inqqirr At TIE premises norm
eas, corner Of Queen and West streets.
sent0 II
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

Now is the time to put your lights in order
for The fall.
Welsbach Gas Lights, complete, at zoe.
The new style Inverted Lights complete
at $1.25.
Gas Nantes at Zoe, 15c and CSC.
Jelly Glasses, 6 for lOc.
Jar Tops, 25c dozen.
Jar Rubbers, Sc and Ice dozen.
Quart Mason Jars, A. each.
Halfgallon Mason Jars DC each.
Tin Cans, with sealing strings 45' dozen'
Paraffine Wax ut l5c cake.
Sealing Wax. &c stick.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
Alexandria
LUNA PARK
SATURDAY, SEPT. IA
Benefit of
ALEXANDRIA HOSPITAL.

S6~Between the hours of z
and S o'clock ?. M, all manage
ment amusements free to chill
dren accompanied by parents
Sunday school teachers or other
grown persons. Sepl|
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ARCHITECT AND BUILDER.

Satisfaction guaranteed.
P. o. Box 2z5. - ~ "N'"N
q GJ2 6m
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
STRAWBERRY CREAM.

Until further notice we will have STRAW
BERRY CREAM from fresh fruit.
ssnI2 81 L. sHUMAN & SON.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12
Tomorrow, Friday, Is
REMNANT DAY

Tomorrow there will be hundreds Of op
portunities to buy something for household oil
nareonal use
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1907-09-12

For price and terms on
above properties apply to
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-04-05
What Foods AYeiah.

1t may be convcn.cnt to know
that one quart Of flour weighs one
pound; a quart Of cornmeal, one
pound and two ounces; a quart Of
best sugar, one pound; a quart of
powdered white sugar, one pound
and one ounce; a quart Of best
brown sugar, one pound and two
ounces; that ten Is weigh one
pound, though this depends some
what on the size; sixteen large Ia
blespoonfuls make half a pint;
quart Of butter, one pound and one
ounce.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-04-05

If that much talked about and
much sought for north pole should
ever be discovered and people
should ever manage to live there.
what a queer time they will have Of
it, with their long day and their
long night: From March y to Sept.
p the sun never sinks below the
horizon. but circles around a few
degrees above it like a great ball OF
fire. 50 thai the day is six months
long Then from Sept. % to March
p the sun never rises above the
horizon. cirtling around few de-
grees below it,. 50 that the night is
SIX months long too. But ii is not
ark, like orr nights-only a weird.
lncannv sort of twilight. What
queer land it must bel
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-04-05
In the siekroom.

\ large sponge hung near the
radiator or register and saturated
often with pure water will supply
by evaporation just the healthy
moisture needed in an artifciallv
heated room. If the patient has
difficulty in breathing, a few drops
OF creosote or eucalyptus oil sprin-
kled on the sponge will give relief.
Excellent disinfectants are the
"white mixture" and 'blue mix
ture' used by sanitary engineers.
For the first dissolve one part quick
lime in four parts water and set
sauccrs Of the mixture about, be-
sides using it for the rinsing and
flushing Of basins, pipes, etc. The
blue fluid contains one part BIZ
chloride Of mercury to 1000 parts
water, with a dash of hydrochloric
acid and enough laundry blue to
Keep the mixture from being mis-
taken for pure water. In washing
bedding and clothing this will be
found a sure disinfectant.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-04-05
FOR THE LITTLE ONES.
How the Patriotic Song "Haii colum.
bis' Came to Be Written.

Doubtless many of our boy and girl
readers would like to know how that
patriotic song Hail Columbia"
originated, says the Chicago News.
1t was written BY a young LAWYER
Of Philadelphia named Joseph Hop
kinson in the year 1898. when war
with France seemed probable. Gil
bert Fox, ~oung actor and a singer
OF some note, was about to have a
benefit performance in a Philadel.
phla thcater, and he asked Mr.. Hop
klnson, who was a friend of his. to
write a patriotic song for him to
sing at the benefit to the tune Of
the Presidents March, then a
popular air. The request was made
on Saturday afternoon, and the
song was to be sung on the follow
ing Monday evening. Mr.. Hopkin-
son consented, and the announce
ment having been made, the thea
ter was packed with people. The
song was received with great enthu-
slasm. Mr.. Fox being recalled eight
times TO sing it. After that it
spread everywhere and became the
popular song Of the time.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-04-05
TORTURE III RUSSIA.

The Auglo-H in of London in
an article on thc torurcs inflicted
on suspected persons in Russia
says: ''lsou inlererdcnt Russian
German. lror ard English
source come hoau ,e..oning ac-
counts 81 systematic torturcs prac-
.lcel ~ Ru-sia7 prisons upon 'po-
llticals With e object ot com
pelling them 10 b.tray their friends
and supporters For q lon time
such torturcs have been rc-orted
from various prisons all oves- the
empire, but the worst atrocities
seem 10 be habitually perpetratcd
IN the prisons of Poland and the
Baltic provinces. In Riga. for in
stance, special chamber has been
fitted up with all the instruments
OF torture known TO the inquisition
OF old. Rubber sticks. long pins.
plnchers, a rack. etc, are used in the
process Of making the victim con
fess, and all this not ONLY bv per-
Of the higher local authori-
ties, but frequently even in their
presence and under their personal
guidance. Sgch things as knocking
out the teeth, tearing ont the hair
and pieces of flesh are in ordinary
usage"
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-04-05
Why Paper Cuts.

Have YOU ever cut yourself with
a piece Of paper? asks c. H. Claudy
IN the March st. Nicholas. The
edge Of a piece Of glazed paper looks
much like that Of a knife under the
microscope. OF course the little
teeth have not the strength Of steel,
but if the edge of the paper IS
drawn swiftly over the finger with
out much pressure that peculiar
property Of matter called inertia
comes into play, and the tender
teeth have cut the flesh before they
are broken. The same property it
Is which allows a candle to be Shot
through one inch plank or per
mits a bullet TO pass through
pane Of glass without SCATTERING it.
leaving only a clean, round hole.
The Jasper weekly courier. [volume] (Jasper, Ind.) 1858-1922, 1907-04-05
ALL OVER THE HOUSE.
Inform alton as to the Care Of Wasei
Oak Floors-Notes Of Interest.

The natural finish of oak is real
ly more desirable than when stain
ed. Before applying wax or shellac
the floor must be thoroughly clean
ed Each morning the dust should
be removed, either by broom
wrapped in a soft cloth or by a felt
mop, which comes for the purpose.
The floor may then be rubbed with
damp cloth, but must be immedi-
ately wiped dry and followed by a
hard rubbing to give a polish. A
waxed floor should never have anv
water on it. After the dust has
been removed the wax may be ap-
piled and must be well rubbed into
the grain of the wood. This work is
easily done by the use of a weighted
brush. This brush has a long han
die and is showed back and forth.
Stains may be removed by a little
turpentine. Oils are not recon-
for they viii darken the
surface.