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SCRATCHED FOR 40 YEARS
Used D. D. D. Six Months--Ali Itch.
 ing Gone!

This is the actual experience of Anne Crosnan. Santa Rosa, Cal. with the wonderful D T. D Prescription.
 D. D. D. is the proven Eczema Cure, tae mild wash that gives in- stanf relief in all forms of skin trou- bie
 Ceanscs the skin of all impurities washes away b.otches and pimples, leaving the skin as smooth and healthy as that of child.
 Get 25c bottle of this wonder ful Ecgebra Cure today and keep 1t in tho house.
 We know that r. D [, will do all taat Is claimed for It
 R. c. Morris Drug Company.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-09
superbas

Two -hits-M -McElveen, Tooley, Wheat, Daaibert. Hummell First base on errors, lMajestics Left on bases Majestics, 6; Superbas, ,. Sacrifice hit--Zimmerman Stolen bases, Coul. son, Tooley. Double plays-4Schardt, Quihin, Dahlen, Daubert and Hum nell; Tcoley, McElveen and Barger Bases on balls-4By Burk (Ryan) by Knetzer tDahlen); by Ruckei tWheat). Struck out-By Scnard 0BelD; by Ruciker (Ryan). Hits off, Schardt, 3 in 3 innings; Burk in ? innings; Rucker ? in innings, Bell 4 in 3 innings; knetzer. 1 in ? in nings UnIpire--Lejeune.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-09

ARLINGTON HACK STAND, VI PosITE ARLINGTON HOTEL, cne RACE SAILS ANSWER RED PROM!
 " DAY OR NIGHT. PHONE " LEE MAYBERRY, PRoPRiE Toh
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-09
PILES CURED IN 6 TO f4 DAYS

IN " IF DNYS PAzO OINTMENT Is guaranteed to cure any case of Itching. Blind, Bleei- Ing or Protruding Piles in 6 to 14 days or money refunded. 5Oc.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-09
ARkANsAs' NATIVITY.

Washington, idarch 8.--Of the male population of Arkansas, 21 years old and over, Fl .S6 per cent, or 2Sf,29S are white: 2s.13 per cent, or 1il,5. : are negroes and are Chinese, Japanese and Indians. according 10 statistics of the thirteenth census an- nouneed by the census bureau today.
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-09
Virginia Harmed.

Few actresses who have reached the pinnacle of success have done SD with such ease and surety as Virginia Harned, who is starrhg this season in her latest successful play. The Woman He Married.r which will be at the Auditorium soon
The Sentinel=record., 1911-03-09
WANTED TO EXCHANGE.

For diamonds one Steinway piano. cost $7Oo; one Piano player cost sio0; one York cornet cost $6S will sell all for $500. Dr. Meek Mitchell, Sumpter- Little Building.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
NO MORE DISTRESS
FROM THE STOMACH
Dyspepsia, Gas, Indigestion and
Heartburn Go and You Feel
Fine in Five Minutes.

Every family here ought to keep some Diapep-
sin In the house, any one of you may have an
attack Of Indigestion Stomach trouble at any
time, day or night.
This harmless preparation will digest anything
you eat and overcome distressed, out of order
stomach five minutes afterward.
II your meals don't tempt you, or what little
you do eat seems to ill you. lays like lump
Of lead in your stomach or II you have heart
burn. that Is a sign Of Indigestion.
Ask your pharmacist for 5Ocent case OF
Pape's Diapepsin. and take a little just as soon
as you can. There will be no sour rsings no
belching of undigested food mixed with acid. no
stomach gas or heartburn, fuilness or heavy
feeling In the stomach. Nausea Debilitatng
Headaches. Dizziness intestinal gripping. This
will all 60. and. besides. there will be sour
food left over In the stomach to poison your
breath with nauseous odors.
Pape's Diapepsin is a certain cure for out Of
order stomachs, because 1t prevents fermenta-
ton and takes hold OF your food and digests 1t
just the same IL your stomach wasn't there.
Relief in 1--WE minutes from all stomach misery
10 at your drug store. waiting for You.
These large 50-cent Of Papes Diapepsin
contain than sufficient TO cure any case
of Dyspepsia. Indigestion or any other Stomach
trouble.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
Marriage Licenses.

Marriage licenses have been issued tt
the following:
William Hickman and Mary G. Irwin
both of Baltimore Md.
Charles Lawson and Teresa B. Mathews
John Stewart and Carrie CAROLS.
George r. Walton and Elnora Walker
Murray w. Onley and Marie f. Veney
Howard l.. Simons and Elsie Nj. Ballauf
John Deitz and Sophia Nussberger.
William II. Goucher and Lettye F. Hib
BILE.
Walter Schulz of Oklahoma City. Okla.
and Isabel N Phillips of Charlottesville
Va.
Harrison Watkins and Cora Nash.
Laurence c. Caldwell and Louise Whit
ley.
George 3. Hunt and Amanda MaSsie.
Daniel r. Braxton and Carrie Scott.
Joseph j. Carroll and Louise NJ. Crown
James Fl. sherwood of Buckhannon, w
Va. and Elizabeth c. Council of this city
Alexander Macallister of Takoma Park
Md. and Mary Il. Reitz of this city.
William A. Peterson and Carrie V.
Imam. both Of Piedmont, w. Va.
Archer L. Haycock and Bessie r.
Birch.
Paul E. Lesh and Ethel L. Cooke
Francis A. Gaegler and Anna May
Rupert
James w. Dulin Of Locust Grove.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
LABRADOR HERO.
Russian Revolutionist Proves His
Mettle Against Great Odds.

When man OF the high literary caliber
of Charles G. ID. Roberts writes a story
1t is generally known to be worth reading
by everybody, and when he takes the
pains in working out a plot to enter the
list of all the rest of the worlds greatest
writer's in competition for one Of the
prizes our Sunday Magazine Is offering,
II means that his product is. indeed, of
much excellence
For this reason THE Stuff Of Heroes
the leading story in our next Issue, which
is Mr.. Roberts prize story. is an excep-
tionally good one. Furthermore, it is not
an animal tale. as most Of his stories are.
but deals with the big things of elemental
human nature, as shown in the change
of heart that came to a Russian revolu-
ZIONIST of the extremely murderous type
whereby he became an earnest minister to
the dire needs OF an humble community
on the Labrador coast.
In working out this big idea the hero OF
the story Is thrown into remarkable rela-
tions with number OF the same revo-
lutlonary body who had been sent to find
and kill him for his dereliction in duty
which will display the authors ingenuity
and skill In handling plots of the pro-
foundest character.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17

other lads witnessed the assault, was
given an airing in the Police Court this
morning when six boys ranging in age
from eighteen to twenty-one years We're
arraigned.
A youth named Lewis Cheshire ad-
mitted having donned a blue coat and
helmet and removed the woman from
her home, telling her she was under ar
rest He escorted her to a lot near
Royal and Franklin street, he said. JUS
tice Cation fined Cheshire $50 and also
imposed similar fine on the woman.
A fine of s. each was imposed in the
ca ses of five other boys who, IL is al
legged, were in the neighborhood at the
time on a charge of disorderly conduct.
A large number OF members of the
order of Lady Maccabees will at O'Clock
this afternoon assemble in the Young Peo-
pies building of the Methodist Episcopal
Church South to attend banquet which
will be given by the local division in
observance of its ninth anniversary.
Addresses will be made by Miss Eta
NJ. England. state commander, Norfolk
Miss Anna NJ. Conner, deputy state COM
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
Home Treasmaems for
tuberculosis

Coneumptive patients need no longer dread
either the fate that formerly overlook all suf-
ferers from lung trouble, costly and often ter
ribIy tnconvenient journeys far from home 10
other climates to some expensive sanatortum.
Hundreds are now staying quietly at home cur
Ing themselves at no expense beyond the cost Of
a few bottles of medicine. Here is one who
speaks from experience:
''c2o $. 4th ST.. Colwyn Darby, Pa.
Gentlemen: For four years l was troubled
with cough. which gradually became worse.
had night sweats and pains in my chest. l was
losing my appetite and had become so thin and
weak could not attend my household duties.
physician pronounced my case consumption.
Not being satisfied, was examined by the ply
sicians Of the Polytechnic Hospital. They also
pronounced the disease consumption. which was
proven later by examination OF sputum as
tuberculosis bacilli were found / was ordered
to q consumptive hospital. My nephew would
not allow me to go until had tried Eckman's
Alternative. Before 1 had taken the medicine
three weeks j had marked relief, night sweats
ceased. pain In the breast relieved, cough be
came loose and easy, fever left me and com
mercsd getting well. Ny health became normal
4 am in excellent health now and have beeI
completely cured for ten years l strongly rec
ommepd it.
: fsigned, "(Mrs.) MARY WATSON"
Eckman's Alternative is effective In bronchitis
asthma. hay fever, throat and lung troubles ana
in upbuiiding the system Does not contain
ro,sons opiates or habit forming drugs. Fe
sale nv O'Donneif's drug stores and other lead
To- druggigts Ask for BOOKLET Of cured case
ana write TO Eckman Laboratory, Philadelphia
Pa. for additional evidence.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
Births Reported.

The following births have been reported
to the health office in the past twenty
four hours.
Vernon L. and Lille NJ. Vaughan. boy.
Eppe II. and Alice X. n. Towles, boy
James IL. and May r. Sprngmann, boy
Hugh f. and Mary E. Smyth, boy.
Cyrus b. and Edith S. Stoner. girl.
David and Lena Rosenthal, boy.
Lawrence {. and Wilena F. Kicker, boy.
lillian j. and Mary O'Donnell, boy
Ph1llip III. and Margaret F. Nealon hoy
William c. and Mary A Mould. girl.
Leroy and Hannah NJ. McWiliams, boy.
MYer and Gertie Melnicore bow
Joseph d. and Marie j. Murphy, girl
Antonio and Maria Mecca, boy
Glacamo and Angelina Marco, boy
Guy b. and Agnes Marean, bow
John and Margaret Lynch, boy.
Charles E. and Josephine +. Lewis, girl.
Joseph M and Ida c. Long, boy.
Joseph and Elizabeth Jenkins boy.
Samuel +. and Mary Kenyon, boy.
Austin j. and Elsie e. Hall, girl.
Leonard W. and Mary L. Groomes. girl.
Michael A. and Anne F. Collins. girl.
Patrick NJ. and Norah Casey, boy.
Walter l.. and Sarah E. Crenshaw, boy
Sklpwith P; and Louise B. Coale. girl.
Leaven and Dorothy Barrett, girl
oliver +. and t.lizazeth b. Busby, girl
John NJ. and Lillian A. Boteler. bow.
Ulysses and Nellie Butler, girl
Wilton and Lillian Barhan boy.
Raymond j. and Olive Weir. boy
John and Cordelia B. Spriggs, boy
Edward and Elizabeth Stewart, girl.
Herbert and Eleanor Peters, boy.
Henry s. and Mary NJ. Lawson, girl.
George T. and Bertha S. Hutchinson
girl.
John H. and Elizabeth Holmes. girl.
Clarence w. and Mabel T. Diggs. girl
James and Annie Buris, boy.
John and Lottie Barnes, girl
In the list of births reported to the
health office published in The Sunday
Star, the baby of David and Mana Lun
was announced as a boy The child is a
girl.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
.CASCARETS FOR A
SICK, SOUR STOMACH
Gently but thoroughly cleanse
and regulate your Stomach,
Liver and Bowels while
YOU sleep.

That awful sourness. belching of
acid and foul gases; that pain in the
pit OF the stomach, the heartburn,
nervousness, nausea, bloating after
eating. feeling of fullness, dizziness
and sick headache. means Indigestion
a dlsordered stomach, which cannot
be regulated until you remove the
cause. 1t isn't your stomach's fault.
our stomach is as good as any.
Try Cascarets; they cure indiges-
ton, because they Immediately cleanse
and regulate the stomach, remove the
sour, undigested and fermenting food
and toul gases; take the excess bile
from the liver and carry off the de-
composed waste matter and poison
from the lntestlnes and bowels Then
your stomach trouble is ended for
ever y Cascaret tonight will straight
en- you out by morning. Io-cent box
from any drug store will keep your
entire family feeling good for months.
Don't forget the children-their little
ins1des need good, gentle cleansing,
too
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
Deaths Reported.

The following deaths have been re-
ported to the health Office in the past
twenty-four hours.
James s. Kramer, 30 years go 10Th
street southeast.
George F. Cunningham, s. years, 11O5
East Capitol street.
Marcella C:ff1eck, 60 years, 80 street
northeast.
Timothy ]. Brown, Al, 61S Pennsylvania
avenue northwest.
Mary McLane, Al years. 343 X street
southwest.
Eugene Lucas, Is years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Margaret I.iomin 40 years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
| Michael A. Downs, 81, Emergency Hos
| pital.
James II. Huffman, 6S years, Govern
| ment Hospital for the Insane.
| Ada J. Mckee, 10 years, 40 street
northwest.
Hendrick w. Hartley, GO years, 12S C
street northeast.
John Marshall Harlan, 7S years, 14O1
| Euclid street.
Susie r. De Lashmutt, 81 years, 1928
X street northwest.
Frank NJ. Ferris, 81 years, 25 U street
northwest.
Clare NJ Radigan, 6 months, 175l T
street northwest.
Leslie V. Vaughan, 4 hours, Wisconsin
avenue, Tenleytown.
James A, Hill, IS years, 1908 9th street
northwest.
George Clark, 20 years. Washington
Asylum Hospital.
| Martha E. Smith, year, 41O 1st street
northwest.
William Winters, 80 years, Freedmen g
Hospital
| Willis Dade 40 years, 1900 Woodiey
| lane northwest.
Helen Pollard, II years, Freedmen's
Hospital
Andrew Trumbell, 81 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital
Emma Davis. AZ years, Government
Hospital for the Insane.
Matilda Parker, 30 years, Washington
Asylum Hospital
Garfield Quinn, IS years, Washington
Asylum Hospital.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
Fireman Killed in Wreck.

TAMPA, Fla, October 17.-Julian Hend-
dry. fireman. was instantly killed and En-
gineer John Surrency had his left leg
badly crushed when the engine on a
phosphate train on the Mulberry branch
Of the Atlantic Coast Line turned over
at O'Clock yesterday evening. Hend-
dry's body is buried beneath the over
turned engine and a large force of hands
is at work In an effort to extricate 1t.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
ALEXANDRIA AFFAIRS
Junior Order of United Ameri-
can Mechanics Meets.
WELCOMED BY THE MAYOR
Session of State Council Will Con-
tinue Until Tomorrow Noon.
Bank Case in Court.
Special Correspondence Of The Star.


ALEXANDRIA,, Va. October It. 1911.
With addresses Of welcome by Mayor
Paff on behalf of the city, and A. d
Brockett, president of the chamber OF
commerce, on behalf of that organiza
ton, the twenty seventh annual conven-
ton of the State Council, Junior Order
of United American Mechanics, Incorpor-
ated, was called to order at $50 O'Clock
this morning at McBurney's Hall. Re-
sponses were made by DR.. William Evans
state councillor, Elkton; Thomas Il. Ivey
state council secretary. Petersburg.
The gathering was opened with prayer
by Rev. ii. NJ. Canter, pastor of the
Methodist Episcopal Church South, after
which the audience sang America and
the open session was concluded with the
song entitled "Blest Be the Tie" after
which Rev. Mr.. Canter pronounced bene'
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
a.. and Bertha Waugh Of verdiers-

- anu oeTt1a waugh OF VerdferS-
vile, Va
Oscar l.. Schweickert and MAY V.
washer. both Of Richmond, Va.
Jeter II. Francis and Margaret L.
Garrett. both of Richmond. Va.
victor r. Desio Of this city and
Grace Thompson of Baltimore, Nd.
William o. Beadles and Ellen Dab
ney, both of Richmond, Va
MOTIFS X. Lyons and Bessie c. Gates.
both of Petersburg. Va
Eddie IL. Madden and Priscilla L..
Thomas.
Napoleon w. Williames, jr.. of Phjla-
deiphla. Pa, and Anna NJ. Purcell of
this city.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
diction.
w. X. Griffith of the local council was
master of ceremonies.
Behind Closed Doors.

Following the welcoming addresses, the
convention assembled for business behind
closed doors. There are 200 delegates in
attendance from every section OF the
state. Following the appointment of COM
mittees reports were read from the vart-
Gus state officers and other business taken
UP. Shortly after the noon hour recess
was taken for luncheon, and at o'clock
the convention reassembled. A night ses-
sion will be held and the business brought
to a close about noon tomorrow. All the
reports read indicate a most healthful
condition of affairs in the order, both
numerically and financially. The con-
vention is being presided over by IT.
William Evans state councillor.
The visitors during their stay here
are being entertained by the members
of Belle Haven Council, No. 81. and
James W. Jackson Council. No. so,
Junior Order of United American Me
ehanics. Last night degree teams
from the two local councils exempli-
fed the initiatory work of the order
before a large number of the visitors.
The entertainment committee Is COM
posed of the following: X. l.. Mer-
chant. S. A Forrest, Elmer Mudd,
Frank Travers, r. +. Padgett, W. X.
Griffith. Andrew Hall and j. f. Pettey,
ST.
Arguing Bank Case.
Arguments are being heard in the
corporation court this afternoon be-
fore Judge L. c. Barley on the excep-
tions filed to the report Of John NJ.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17

The star. Hundreds OF situations are
filled through them.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17

Johnson, special commissioner in the
case of the defunct Virginia Safe De-
post and Trust Corporation. The eX-
ceptionS are being argued by Attor-
neys s. G. Brent and j. X. Nj. Norton
for the receivers: J. G. Hiden for the
Second National Bank of Culpeper, and
John S. Barbour for c. Jones Rixey. head
of the defunct concern.
The arguments were begun shortly
before noon. 1t is not thought that
they will be completed until late this
afternoon.
Reports received here from Richmond
are to the effect that representatives or
the chamber of commerce OF this city
Yesterday communicated with the state
corporation commission to know II the
issuance of the charter to the Washing
ton and Old Dominion road could be de-
ferred or prevented. In reply Clerk r. I.
Wilson notified the parties that the char
ter was issued three months ago, the
matter now before the commission being
merely the approval of the bond issue or
81 500, 600 for the purpose or making the
contemplated improvements.
The dispatch says that the Alexandra
people fear that the city Will be injured
by the fact that traffic on the Biuemont
line will be diverted into Washington
over the Aaueduct bridge.
The Old Dominion has leased the Blue
mont branch of the Southern Railway
for fifty years and will electrify it. The
lessees are supposed to be interests OF the
late Senator Stephen b. Elklns
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
Cases in Police Court.

II you want work read the want co!-
umns of The Star.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17

mander. Brambleton, and Mrs. Amy q.
Weech, this city. The members of the de-
gree tam of Norfolk. Va, will be in at
tendance, and tonight they will exemplify
the ritualistic work of the order at odd
Fellows Hall.
The Norfolk visitors did not arrive here
until shortly before noon. the steamer
being delayed until that time, owing 10
the dense fog on the river. Early this
afternoon they went to Mount Vernon.
returning in time for the banquet.
Cases in Police Court.
Cases disposed of in the police court
today follow: Arthur Lewis, colored, as
saulting and beating Lula Lewis. colored.
acquitted; Charles Lee, colored, disorder
ly conduct, acquitted; Francis Dudley.
colored, larceny of furniture valued at
$30-o, held until the party who sold il
to her RECEIVERS same.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
All Parties Are Fined.

The complaint made several days ago
by Emma Coles white woman who
claimed that she had been assaulted by
white youth who unprecedented
policeman and who added that several
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17
IN THE WORLD OF SOCIETY

CONTINUED From Seventh Page)
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17

marriage last night of Miss Antoinette
Malnau. daughter Of Mrs. Lena Malnati.
and Mr.. George Van Enon. which took
place at o'clock at the home of the
brides mother. on East Capitol street. A
reception followed.
The bride was attended by Miss Anna
Stahm of Baltimore. a cousin, and the
best man was DR.. Roy Franklin Dunmire.
The bride wore white chiffon satin. with
tulle veil, and carried white roses
Miss Stahm wore yellor crepe de chine
and carried yellow chrysanthemums.
Mr. and Mrs. Van Enon after their
wedding trip will be at home after No
vember 10 at 1905 East Capitol street.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1911-10-17

Mrs. Charles W. Sheaffer announces the
marriage of her daughter Edna Matilda.
and Mr.. August Pflieger, Wednesday
evening, October %, 1911. at 100 o'clock,
at St. Johns Evangelical Church, AZ
| street between G. and D streets south
west The marriage will be quiet one on
account of the recent death of the brides
| father, for which reason no reception
| was held
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-01-28

Artistic folk frequently have some.
what vague nc.iors about business.
Some Of thou ere quite ignorant OF II.
others utterly Indifferent 10 E AID 9th
ers yet hate the very name of II. One
In the last named category was List.
He had returned from successful
tour, and Princess Metternich. The
wife of the celebrated statesman and
diplomatist. was questioning him -c
garding the concerts he bad beer civ,
ing abroad
Il hear" she said, that you did
good business In Paris
To which List gave the tart rcply
II only played some m&ic there
Business--that l leave to bankers and
diplomatists."
To another lady the musical clcric
gave a still more sarcastic answer
"Ah, Able" she sighed. what a great
fortune you would make II only yor
could be induced to go to America e
play"
Madame" returned Liszt, III 70,
stood In need OF that fortune, believe
me, would 20 at once"
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-01-28
YOUR COLD IS BROKEN
Most Effective and Harmless Way to
Cure a Severe Cold and End
All Grippe MISERY,

The most severe cold will b.
broken, and all grippe misery ended
after taking dose OF Papes Cold
Compound every two hours unti
three consecutive doses are taken.
You will distinctly feel all the ais
asreeables symptoms leaving after
the very first dose.
The most miserable neuralgia
pains, dullness, head and throat stnf-
fed up, f1erishness. sueezing, run
ming Of the nose, sore ,aroat mucous
catarrhal discharges, soreness, still
ness, rheumatism pains and other dis
tress vanishes.
Pape's Cold Compound is the result
OF three years research at cost OF
more than fifty thousand dollars, ana
contains no quinine, which we have
conclusiyely demonstrated is not eff
fectiye in the treatment of colds or
grippe.
Take this harmless Compound as
directed, with the knowledge that
there is no other medicine, made any
where else in the world, which VIE
cure your cold or end Grippe misety
as promptly and without any other
assistance or bad after-effects as ?
25-cent package of Pape's Cold Com
pound, which any druggist in the
world can supply
The Cairo bulletin. (Cairo, Ill.) 1???-1928, 1911-01-28

some fax or hemp into a ball about
the size of a walnut, which he let's
burn until 1t Is nearly consumed.
Then be rolls around 1t more fax
while 1t is stIll burning. BY this
means the fire Is retained in the ball
for long time. He slips this bali
into his mouth unperceived and
breathes through it. His breath re-
wives the fire, and he sustains no In
jury so long as he inhales only through
his nostrils.
Various theories have been advanced
to account for other feats Of this sort
performed by the ancients. An old
ordeal was the holding Of redhot
iron by the accused, who was not
burned If he were innocent Probably
some protective paste was used on the
hands The peculiar property OF
mineral salts, such as alum. in pro.
tectlng articles Of dress from fire has
long been known An old Milanese
devised costume consisting OF a
cloth covering for the body which had
been stepped In alum. 4 metallic
dress OF wire gauze was added to this,
and thus protected man might walk
on hot iron, IIarper's.