Decatur Democrat, Volume 45, Number 42, Decatur, Adams County, 26 December 1901 — Page 6

SSSSIiU .' J" jJ _ ,~—■ ■— “■ ■ Do not forget to bring your him tier to P. Kirsch for Flooring, Siding, Moulding and all kinds of Interior Finish, Window and Door Frames, Porch Columns. Balusters and Brackets. We also make all kinds and sizes of Stock, Cistern, Supply and wagon tanks. Our Feed Mill is running every day, and if you have any feed to grind bring it in. Satisfaction guaranteed P. Kirsch, factory. North Third Street.

Two Circus Fenta. “A great deal of unnecessary sympathy is wasted upon the circus man who stands up proudly in spangled lights and lets another circus man bring down a sledge hammer upon a rock placed upon his head with force enough to break it." says an old circus man. "Tills is spectacular, but is entirely painless and calls for no gerat strength or endurance, Upon the cranium of the strong man is put an iron contrivance weighing aliout 150 pounds and provided with cushions both al>o v e and where it rests upon the head. A pretty good sized rock is used, and the hammer is a heavy one. so you can see that the blow that cracks the rock is really a serious one. But most of the force is taken up by the rock and the rest by the iron and cushions, while the only sensation felt by the subject Is a gentle tap. "No more difficult than this is the act whereby the hero of the canvas tent permits a rock to be broken upon his chest with a blow from a sledge hammer. So long as the subject’s back is free and does not rest against any solid object the trick is perfectly simple. A little illustration: Take a board up and let it lie freely in your hand and hit it smartly witli a hammer. It is difficult to hurt your hand, and the thicker the board the less the sensation. Rut now put your hand on the table and hit the board. Hurts, doesn’t it? Well, it’s the same with the rock on the chest." I2ow Otic Ancestors Quarreled. A study < f r.ieditt'val rural life is apt to give th impre-.-ion that the principal part of the life of the people was spent in quarreling or in the commission or prosecution of offenses. Our siitcesters certainly were a very litigious and a very disorderly jieople. The rec' id.i teem with instances of men and women drawing knives against one another, of breaking into houses, of prosecuting one another for slander. Then we have such entries as these: "It is ordained by common consent that all the women of the village must refrain their tongues from all slandering.” "Thomas, son of Robert Smith, is fined 12 pence because his wife Agnes beat Emma. the wife of Robert, the tailor, and Robert, the tailor, sixpence Itecause his wife Emma swore at Agues, the wife of Thomas.” "It is enjoined upon all the tenants of the village that none of them attack any others in word or deed, with clubs or arrows or knives tinder penalty of paying 40 shillings.” Such entries, frequently occurring, in < addition to the Innumerable instances of individual attack, slander, petty theft and other immorality seem to show a community of far from perfect virtue.—Lippincott’s. DeU -re. Delaware has been called the Dia mond State, for, though small in size, it formerly was of great (lolltical Im portance. It also enjoys the nickname of the Bine Hen State, this having been bestowed on account of a gentleman named Caldwell. who made the state famous in sporting annals by the quality of bis gamecocks, which lie always bred from the eggs of a blue hen. be- , llevlng that this was the best color for the mother of a gamecock. The "A nary Tree.” The "angry tree.” a woody plant which grows from ten to twenty-five feet high, and which was formerly supposed to exist only in one state In the Union. Nevada, has been found both In eastern California and hi Arizona. If disturbed, this peculiar tree shows every sign of vexation, even to ruffling up Its leaves like the bait- on an angry cat and giving forth an ton pleasant, sickening odor. Baltera. There are pour bntters, drop baiters and doughs, all de|wndiiig on the qinin tlty of flour used with the liquid used Generally speaking, one full measure of flour to a scant measure of liquid makes a pout batter. two full measures of flour a drop batter and three full measures a dough. Something, ot course, depends on the liquid ami the quality of the flour.

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ABOUT GAS METERS. WHY THESE ERRATIC INSTRUMENTS DO NOT EXPLODE. Sorb nn Accident l« No More Likely to Happen to Them Thun to Milk Bottle <>r Salt —What Doea Happen ’ll Case of Fire. The proneness of the average newspaper reporter to attribute cellar conflagrations to the explosion of gas meters represents what appears to be an ineradicable race trait. No amount of contradiction and no accumulation of proof that such an accident Is an Impossibility seems to reach the newsgatherers. who go on reporting the explosion of gas meters, doubtless because the firemen have a tradition that meters are explosive and give this exnlanation of every tire which they cannot otherwise account for. For the reassurance of nervous people it gives us pleasure to say that no gas meter ever exploded since the world began, and until they are made on very different plans and contain gas of very different composition from that now used for Illuminating purposes such an accident is no more likely to happen to them than to milk bottles or salt bags. The domestic gas meter has a more or less well deserved reputation for habitual mendacity, though ns likely to lie against the gas company as for It; but it has never done anything tn warrant the suspicion that it is liable to go off with a bang. It is a tin box of a little less than one cubic foot capacity, put together with soldered seams and japanned. Into and through it passes the gas. which enters through the service pipe connecting the main with the bouse, usually of halt nn inch diameter, it bas very little capacity for gas storage, and 's not strong enough to carry gas under a greater compression than, say. half a pound per square inch. More than this would bulge its sides. In point of tact the pressure of gas in meters Is rarely more than enough to balance a column of water two or three Inches high If a gat merer Is exposed to great heat from external fire, nothing very serious happens. The soldered seams will probably melt, allowing <he gas to escape This gas is not explosive, however. It becomes so only when mixed with air in certain definite proportions. Should this admixture exist in a meter, which is almost Impossible, its shell Is not strong enough to offer any great resistance, and should an explosion occur by reason of tire reaching this admixture of gas and air the meter would be wrecked, but It is doubtful of any other damage would result. None bus been wrecked from this cause.

If the seams of the meter are opened by the melting of the solder or by fracture from accident, the gas within it would escape, and. if it had the chance, burn. Outside the meter it might have opportunity to form the explosive mixture with air aud do some damage. What actually happens in the case of fires attributed to the explosion of gas meters is usually this: Gas which has leaked from defective pipes or worked into the cellar from Koken or defective street mains accumulates in pockets formed by rafters and elsewhere and remains there until it comes In contact .with an accidental fire of some sort A fire starts in the cellar and the temperature gradually rises nntil the smoldering rubbish bursts into flame. Tills reaches the mixture of gas and air along the ceiling and an explosion follows. The meter, naturally enough, ’s thrown down and probably torn from its connections, and th®, conclusion Is reached that. Instead of being the victim of the accident, the inoffensive meter is the cause of all the tro”ble and has Indulged its Inherent propensity to set the house atlre after lifting it from its foundations. It is a perfectly safe generalization that the <ras which makes trouble 'n cellars Is wholly outside the meter and never Inside of 11. Grindstones sometimes explode with fatal results In saw factories, but the excellent old ladv who. after reading of such no accident and recalling that there was an old grindstone In one corner of the cellar which bad been there twenty years, hired a couple of tramps to carry It to the extreme corner ot the garden and pour water on it for an hour, meanwhile giving thanks that it had not blown herself and family Into eternity "unbeknownst to any of us.” was of the type of those who, through font of gas meter explosions, are all their lifetime subject to nervous chills. There Is not a gas meter In use under which It would not be perfectly safe to build n bonflre, provided, of course, there was not a quantity of gns outside of It which the same fire could reach.—New York Times. Why Snow la Sot Black or Krd. Why Is the snow wt\ite? Is a question frequently asked. Because black snow would be dangerous; so would red or yellow. These are "warming up colors." aud they cliunge the sun's rays to heat. Such snow would soon melt again and prove n very poor protection. But white snow throws back the sunlight Io just the form In which It receives It. and thus the snow can he long on the ground. Throw dirt on the snow and Its dark color quickly makes It eat Its way In whenever the sun shines on IL After a snowstorm, once let the horses’ feet mingle the dirt of the road with the snow and sleighing will soon be over.—Professor 8. C. Schmucker In Ladles’ Home Journal. To be sure, faint heart never won fair lady. but. ou the other band, discretion is seldom sued for breach of premiss.—lndianapolis News.

I Chicago—Bowtie mid Sloneh. In general, we live beneath a sky within a sky, and our funereal pall, while It Beeasionally lightens, seldom lifts altogether. Whether the newcomer approaches along the bluffs and ravines of the north or through the swamps and marshes of the south or over the wide stretching prairies of the west the dun trappings of the great horror show from afar. As be rattles along through perky suburban settlements or honest truck farms or half dried swales and disheveled swamps the horror grows. Across the wide fields—gay with this year’s flowers or somber witli last year’s weeds—separating the raw buddles of workers’ cottages, tangles of telegraph poles and of trolley wltes. lead on the eye toward ugly, shapeless hulks looming above the dingy horizon—foundries, elevators, machine shops, breweries, factories, Icehouses—detached notes that preclude the great discord to come. Then avenues of tracks, shut in by the shameless backs of things and spanned by grimy viaducts; arrays of mean streets doggedly curtained against the sun and resolutely fighting off the sweet country airs. The heart sinks, the stomach re volts as. through dirt. dust, grime, soot, smoke and cinders the trembling neophyte bumps and jars along toward the besmirched shrine of the tv faced goddess of Bustle and Slouch.—Henry B. Fuller in Outlook. Absurd Fashions. Some of the fashions in France during the reign of Queen Marie were exceedingly absurd, particularly hairdressing and hats, which were trimmed with such an extravagant wealth of feathers that the coaches bad to have their seats lowered. According to Mme. Campan, "mothers and husbands murmured, and the general rumor was that the queen would ruin the French ladies.” One day Louis XVI. decided to forbid the court in a body to follow the royal hunt in coaches. In order to be freer he wished only to permit real sportsmen to attend. The noble ladies immediately rebelled, and the Princess of Monaco criticised the decision by means of tier headdress, upon which arose a miniature royal coach, followed by two gentlemen on foot in gaiters. On the left of this was displayed a cypress garnished with black tears, the large roots being formed of crape. More absurd still was the hairdressing of the mother of Louis Philippe, upon whose bend every one could admire her son, the Due de Beaujolais, in ibe arms of his nurse as well as a parrot peeking at a cherry. A Matter of Opinion. She bad been having fun with Dudekins a long time, and he made up what mind he had to get even. It took the form of a brilliant and cogent conundrum. whose answer Dudekins thought was locked in bis manly bosom. "1 have a conundrum for you. Miss Fannie,” he said, when he saw her next. "Ah,” she replied "what is it? Who gave it to you?” “I made it up myself.” be asserted, bridling somewhat. “Indeed? What is it?" “Why are my clothes like the moon?” She hesitated for a moment and Dudekins began to look triumphant. “You may think.” she said slowly, and Dudekins somehow felt the sand slipping from under him. “it is because they have a man in them, and you have a perfect right to think as you please, but. Mr. Dudekins, opinions differ.”—London Tit-Bits. Zeno’s Paradox. Many persons will recall the famous paradox of Zeno by which be sought to prove that all motion is impossible. "A body." be argued. “must move either in a place where It is or in a place where It is not Now. a body In the place where it Is is stationary and cannot be in motion, nor, obviously, can it lie In motion in the place where it Is not. Therefore it cannot move at all.” Bodies do move, however, and that Is a sufficient answer to the ingenious philosopher. Had n Better Story. “Did you see the account of that flash of lightning that burned the hair from a boy’s head without otherwise hurting him?” “1 did.” answered the cheerful liar, "and I was pained to note the incompleteness of the story. Now, 1 happen to know of a cnse that is really remarkable. The ligntnlng entered a barber’s shop and not only undertook the task of singeing a man’s hair, but It ning up the proper amount on the cash register.”—Exchange. lirndu Turned lied by Eating. Mocking birds are great epicures in their way, feeding on oranges, the berries of the palmetto and those of the china tree, apples, [>enrs, cherries, peaches, blackberries and other small fruits. On the Island of Key West they cat so freely the bright red prickly pears that grow on a kind of cactus that their bills, beads and throats become dyed as If with vermilion. Alon. Mrs. Do Blinks—No. sir. you cannot have tny daughter with my consent. I detest you, and I wish I could think of some way to make you miserable. Mr. Hicks—Well, then, why not become my mother-in-law? Bicycles are generally considered n very modern Invention, but some of Uie Egyptian obelisks, It Is said, liear figures mounted on two wheeled vehicles resembling the old velocipedes. Just as you are pleased nt finding faults you are displeased at Undlng perfection. - Laynter.

LINES OF TH® FACE. THEIR relation to the beard and THE MUSTACHE. 1 A Knowledge of Drawing •>" « he [ Furl of Men, Saj» n Woman Artl.t. Would Have the Effect ot Enhancing Mu.cullne Good books. “A knowledge of drawing on the part of men would have the effect of increasing their good looks." said a lady teacher of that art recently, "and it would make presentable many a man whose appearance is not calculated to excite admiration. It sounds ah odd combination, drawing and beauty, does it not? Nevertheless it is a tact. To the natural request for an explanation she replied: "The first principles of drawing arc geometrical lines gnd curves. These lines and curves occur in everything. A potter in criticising an ugly shaped jug will most probably tell you that its •lines’ are bad. Most of those who dabble in drawing and gain certificates merely learn to make these lines and curves without acquiring the slightest knowledge of their effect. "Here is an example. Just take this pencil and draw a face. Oh, anything will do! But be sure to make two straight lines over the eyes fcr eyebrows. That’s it. See how seriotia that expression is? "Now rub out those straight lines and In their places make two curves with the ends upward. That face has a t expression «f Intense surprise, hasn’t it? If you had made curved eyebrows with the ends down in the first instance, the difference between the two would have bei u more striking. "Well, the human face bas its ‘lines.’ and by studying them our men could improve tlu-ir appearance. The most elementary expedient is to adapt the mustache and beard to the lines of the face, and I must here tell you that lies’ in technical language include otli straights ami curves. Stu ll an expedient is within the reach of all, and there is no teed fcr me to remind you that tlie whiskers make a tremendous difference in a man’s appearance. "Take a man with an aquiline nose, clear cut features and broad brow, then imagine this individual with a long, drooping mustache; why. it accentuates the whole ‘droop’ of the face and spoils it. Such a man should have a small pointed beard and a mustache with ends pointing slightly upward. "The exact opposite is also frequently met witli. A man witli features that have a distinct upward tendency will wear a mustache with ends that are turned up and so long that they seem to bo thinking of joining the eyebrows. Men with mustaches that display an inclination to grow long ends think that these ends should be permitted to grow and that they must be trained upward. That strikes them as the only proper way. But to suit the lines of the face those ends should in many cases be cut off, and in others they ought to be trained downward. "Whiskers, again, are allowed to grow whether they suit the face or not. Often a fine, vigorous, manly face is contradicted by an insipid little mustache worn over a flrm. clear cut mouth, the expression of which it does much to alter. It is quite a pity to see such fine lines spoilt in that way. The wearer cultivates the hirsute appendage merely because it is the fashion for men to have a mustache. You talk about women being slaves to Dame Fashion, but in the matter of your whiskers you men are worse slaves than we are to dress! "Now don’t run away with the notion that I advocate general shaving. Some men who are clean shaved ought not to be. The lines of their faces simply demand that of which they are depriving their countenance every morning. It requires a strong, very intellectual face to do without beard ot mustache. The latter is an absolute necessity for hiding the bad lines of some mouths that would if left totally uncovered spoil the whole face. "Women as a rule are more careful of their lines and choose hats and other things to match. Men also study their dress more than the liair on their faces, but a knowledge of drawing would correct many mistakes in hats, collars and other masculine accessories. •‘ln the matter of color we rather pass from the domain of drawing and mere ‘lines’ and trespass into the realm of painting, but I cannot resist saying that both men and women, especially the former, would be all the better looking if they knew more utiout the blending of colors, because they would not then choose hues which do not harmonize with their complexions. I Lave known a man with red hair to wear a reu tie because red ties were fasblonaablel

“We are all going in for art and the beautiful nowadays, and you men are not handsome us a body. You could make yourselves more handsome by attending to such easily managed details as I have pointed out.- See that your sons learn drawing."—Pearsou’s Weekly- ' Good Co,»k Strop. The following is said to make a splendid cough sirup: Take one ounce of boueset, one of flaxseed, one of slippery elm and a stick of licorice. 801 l In soft water until the strength Is extracted. Strain carefully and add one pint of best sirup nnd one pound of loaf sugar. Simmer together. Bottle up tight when cold and take a table spoonful three or four times a day. <9 This signature is on evsry box of the genuine Laxative BromoQuinine Tablet* the remedy that enrva a cold lu awe day

frbnn Stupidity. ••Henry,” said Uncle Arnos from Upcreek wbp-was visiting bis city nepbthat man in the bouse on the other side of the street? fevery morning lie stands In front of a window an’ shaves himself. Hes done It now for three days hand running. “I suppose that lie has done it morning fur the last ten years, uncle, replied Henry. "Has lie lived there all that tune.' "Yes, and longer than that, for all I know. I’ve been here only ten years myself.” -Who Is he?” “I don’t know.” “What docs he fuller?” “I haven’t the slightest idea, uncle. Uncle Amos put on his hat and went out. In an hour or two he returned. Henry.” lie said, "that chap’s name is Horton. He runs an insurance office down town. He’s wuth about $27,000. owns that house an’ lot. belongs to the Presbyterian church, has three boys an’ one girl, an’ lie’s forty-six years old. I’ve found out more about him in an hour than you have in ten years. Blamed if 1 don't believe livin’ in the city makes people stupid. —Chicago Tribune. He Watched Thein. The following is one of the stories told about Eugene Field: There were visitors in prospect one afternoon in the Field household and a strike in the culinary department Mischief was at flood tide, and Mrs Field was vainly endeavoring to be everywhere at once, when the man ot “sharps and flats” appeared in the kitchen doorway with a folio in his band. “Oh, won’t you watch those pies sot [ me while 1 run upstairs an instant?” his wife exclaimed. "Be sure not to j let the meringue scorch—it would mini them? vou'd better elv.>

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or tbey'H be burned to a crisp. ’ Witt: mock meekness Mr. Field allowed het to carry off his treasure. On returning she was horrified to find the oven door wide open ami the rich, fluffy mering o. flat, tough and leatherlike. “They're ruined!” she exclaimed In dismay. “Why didn't you keep th, oven door shut?” “Keep the door shut!” Mr. Field repeated in very genuine amazement. ‘‘Why, you told me to watch them ev ery instant, and I’d like to know bow I could do that with the oven (loot shut!”—New York Times. The Laar the Worst. "Don't you think the first year of married life the most trying one, Mr. Benedick?” ”1 did at the end of ft. but since then I have given each recurring year the credit.”—New Y.ork Herald.