Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 17, Number 31, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 22 January 1887 — Page 3

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SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.

A DRIVING MUFF FOR WHICH MANY MERITS ARE CLAIMED.

The PJiytollaca Electric® Plant, Which Possesses Wonderful Magnetic Propertles—A Remarkable Instance of the

Hound Builders' Work in Ohio.

The great nerpent mound, numbered among the ancient monuments of southern Ohio, and attracting of late much attention from scientists, is described by W. H. Holmes, with tho assistance of a sketch mop, in Science. This work is situated in tho northern part of Adams rounty, somewhat remote from frequent routes of travel, and hence rarely visited by people from a distance. Mr. Holmes' notes and observations are therefore here reproduced for the benefit of the many who cannot visit the locality. This remarkable mound is in the vicinity of Brush creek valley, which is bordered by extremely rugged country. Turning up tho stream, the investigator finds himself at the insertion of a long, narrow spur, bosfc described as crescent shaped, which holds its level to the extreme point, and slopes abruptly to the brink of the cliff at the left, anil rounds off more gently into tho deep gulch at the right. This spur narrows lip farther on, and terminates in an ab:-upt promontory, around the base of which a small branch from the gulch at the right turns and crosses the strip of alluvial bottom to the creek. Along the rounded grassy crest of this ridge can be detected the obscure serpentine coils of the earthwork, and descending a little to tho left, and almost to the brink of the cliff, is reached the tail of the serpent. Beginning with a small pit at the terminal point, follow tho unfolding coil for two full turuu, and then advance along the body to it* highest point upon the ridge. The curves ore strong and even, and the body increases gradually in height and width as one odvanct-8. Upon the crest of tho ridge is found tho beginning of three great double folds. Following these, one descends into a slight sag in tho ridge, but ascends again to a point where the body straightens out along the ridgo. Beyond this occurs tho cui ious enlargement with its triangular and oval inclomirefl. Here tho body embankment is divided into two parts, which respectively pass to tho right and left of the inclosures. At tho sides they descend slightly upon tho slopes of tho ridge, and at the widest part of tho oval ore somewhat obscure on account oiLhcr of original conformation or of subsequent erosion. Beyond thoso broaks they continue, closing entirely around tho oval embankment within. From the point of junction tho body continues for a short dist&uco. porliapH forty feet, and then terminates iu a rounded and slightly widened point.

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MAP OF QKKAT BKUI'KN'T MOTTND. Tho en till' body of tho serpent and the jx'culinr features of the enlarged portion, are all distinctly traceable. as shown approximately in t'.io iw"ompanying map, and leave no doubt in tho mind as to their artificial character. Tho vork was carefully laid out and neatly credited, nnd, minced ns it now Is, it is of a most stable nature. The earth employed is extremely compact, and tho elovation of the Inxly is so slight, as compared with its width, that time, unassisted by tho plow, pmluccs but little change. The height rarely readies three feet, and tho width at Uio basj ii in many parts fifteen feet or more.

Protector Against Cold Hands. A protector ugainst cold hands and frozen lingers when driving or horseback ruling in winter, that i.- being patronized to si mo extent in the east, is known as the Zero muff.

CBRO DRIVING MUFF.

Thus muff is small and nont in shape, and, when on tho hands, resembles on ordinary mitten. It is nmdo of fur or other warm material, ami is lined v. ith lamb's wool, with a convenient handle or loop insido by which tho reins are held (irmly and securely. The muff should bo adjusted to tho proper length on tho reins by meaus of a strap attached to a tonguelcss buckle and ring, to which the muff is fastened in an instant by a snap catch, so that it can bo detached without removing the strap from tho reins, thereby rendering it unnecessary to readjust the length when the muff is again attached. If it is found necessary or convenient when driving to withdrew either hand from the muff, a device is arrange* 1 by which tho two muffs are locked mcurcly together, so that the reins may be held firmly with one haud white the other is withdrawn, and upon again inserting Ufe hand in the muff they can be instantly di»connoctcd. This protector is made in different siww, of handjtoioo fur. with strap and attachment complete, as shown in the out.

An Electro Ttlagnetic Plant. In breaking twig of a plant that has been named pliytollaca cloctrica by scientists, on account of its very marked electro-magnetic properties, the hand receives a shock resembling tho sensation produced by an inducting coiL It is said that birds or insects are never seen on this plant As the coil in which it grows contains no magnetic metal, such as iron, cobalt or nickel, it is evident that the plant itself possesses the electrical property. According to The New York Medical Times, experiments made on this plant showed that a small compass was aifected by it at a distance of about twenty feet On a near approach the needle vibrated and finally began to revolve quite rapkily. On receding from tho plant the phenomenon was repeated in an inverse order. _______

Temperature of the Moon's Sarfoe*. Professor Lang ley, director of the Physical Ofaaervatory of Pittsburg, who is making re* Marches as to the temperature of the moon's •unlit surface, thinks it probable that it may be aUtOs highet tfaM that at aNtttag to*

:S|QUE8TIONS AND ANSWERS.

Subjects of Widespread Interest to A5 Sharp Wits. What was the population of the 'United States during the revolutionary war, or when the colonies became independent? $L

An estimate was made in 1780 for purposes of representation. It gave a population of 3,070,000. The first official census was taken in 1790, and gave a population of 3,929,827.

The Oldest University.

Which is the oldest college in America? STUD EST. Harvard university, at Cambridge, Mass., was established in 1636. It is therefore the oldest of all of our colleges.

living Presidents and Vice-Presidents. Please state how many ex-presidents and vicepresidents of the United States are living.

The Word Guerrilla.

1 would like to know the origin and the meaning of the word guerilla. C. D. T. Guerrilla is the diminutive of the Spanish word "guerra," or war, and means petty war. The word was applied during tiie late civil war in America to small bands not in the service of either the United States or Confederate governments, who were accustomed to make war in their own fashion. They would fire on railway trains, steal horses, rob and murder.

Electricity as a Profession.

Is the profession of an electrician a good field for a young man to enter? If so, will you please inform me how to attain to electrical knowledge. SCHOOLBOY.

The profession of electrician, or electrical engineer, ought to furnish a fine field for the young men of the present day. One should, of course, have a natural taste for it. There is a first-class institution (the Stevens Institute) for tho study of electricity in Hoboken, N. J. At Cornell university, at Ithaca, N. Y., one may devote several years to the study of the subject, under the ablest professors. "Preece's Electricity," "Gordon's Electricity and Magnetism" and Demoncel's books on electricity will Ixs found valuable to the student.

Liability of an Insurance Company. Will you obli me by answering tho following question? A man insures his IIOUJKS furniture. He neglects to pay Ills premium, and two months pass nn the house burns without the premium ever having been paid. Now, what I want to know is. Whether ho can collect the insurance by pajiag his premium after the fire? JOHNKOE.

When an insurance company insures property and delivers tho policy without collecting the premium at tho time of delivery it virtually gives tho insured credit for the amount. Tho policy is thus as good in case of fire as if the premium had been paid. The company cctu only avoid this by serving a written notice on the insured that tho policy in void for non payment of premium. In case of lire it is liable for tho loss less tho amount of the premium.

Where Is Henry M. Stanley? Can you give mo Information of tho movements of Henry M- Stanley? Is it his intention to fini ih lil3 lecture tonr of tho United States? Will ho return to Belgium or to tho Congo Free*

State,

and when?. Where is ho at present? A STUDENT. Nothing definite can be said in answer to tho above questions, cxcept that Stanley has left tho United Sfntes. It was given out that ho had Ix'ou sent for bj- tho king of Belgium, who wished him to go and open up the Congo country. It has since been said that ho was not stmt for by the king of Belgium, but by somo capitalists. Further, that he* was not sent for at all, that tho lecture tour promised to bo a failure, and he gave out that he had been sent for ivt an excuse for abandoning it.

No Means of Knowing.

A correspondent asks how many of tho jury that convictcd Guitcau are now living, and if there has hern anything remarkable ia the death of any member.

Thero would bo no method of gaining tho information asked for except by jiersonal eiTort in hunting up those who composed the jury. This would require the services of a Pinkerton detective.

Hun Wants but Little.

1 have noticod in ''Questions and Answers" that tha quotation "Man wants but littb hero below, nor wants that littlo IOUR" is from Goldsmith's •'Ildljkiit." Is not tho correct reading "Man wants but littlo. nor that littla long?" At any rate 1 have seen It so quoted. How is this? Z.

Tho first reading is from Goldsmith the second, that given by tho writer of the above question, from Young's "Night Thoughts."

T.oco Foco.

Pleasa give the origin and meaning of the term loco foco. W. S. Tho term loco foco was formerly applied to tho extreme wing of the Democratic party. It is said that it originated in this way: At a Democratic meeting in Tammany Ilall, in New York, in 1S34 the proceedings wero becoming wjirm, whon the presiding officer loft tho chair, and some one extinguished the lights for tho purpose of breaking up tho meeting. They wero relighted with somo friction matches, just then coming into use, colled loco foco matches. Hence tho name.

Rnbjrhooj of Chicago.

Con you give any information as to when Chicago first, contained sufficient people to be called a town or village? O. D. L.

The population of Chicago in 1833 was 250: in 1884, 1,000 to 1,200. The first census taken, in 1837, made it 4,170.

The Bridal Veil.

How did the bridal veil and orange blossoms for a bride como into use C. It is supposed that the veil was taken from ancient religious ceremonies. It is also supposed to represent the hair when left unconfined. The orange flower is appropriate to brides, from its delicate, creamy blossoms and leaves. The custom of wearing orange blossoms originated in the east, where it Is the harbinger of a prosperous married life.

White and Black.

WU! you be good enough to state in "Questions and Answers" wbe Jnsr black and white an colors? Am R.

Scientifically speaking, white and blade are not colors. White represents the purs sunlight, which is a combination of the seven primary colors, or no color at all Black represents absolute darkness. Practically, white and black are colors.

Haw to AddreM the PrrsIdeiiL Will you ptesm state the proper way of addressing the president of the United State* ia aa official letter? V.

An official letter should be addressed, "To the President, Washington, IX C."

Things That Arm Told.

Concise and to the point was the curious letter not by a farmer to the schoolmaster in excuse for a boy's absence from school: "Oepatomtogoatatrin.* This meant: "Ky stVnw to go a-taterin' (gathering potatoof. "FMber," said Tom, who expected to go liaigh riding the next day and who was •axtoos about tbs weather, "what art tha

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Y00NG FOLKS' COLUMN.

GYMNASTIC EXERCISES SUITED TO INDOOR PRACTICE.

Discoveries Made by Accident which Have Benefited the "Whole World—An Instructive Recreation That May Be Indulged in by Young Scientists.

An entertaining scientific recreation of Interest to young readers is the one here illustrated.

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Ex-President Hayes ex-Vice-Presidents Hamlin and Wheeler.

Athletic Feats*

There are many feats of activity and strength that may bo performed by any boy who will take the trouble to practice them. The ones bore described are peculiarly adapted for wet weather, as they may,be performed indoors.

TERRE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL.

A SCIENTIFIC RECREATION.

Take a piece of wood an inch or so in thickness and cut a hole through it of tho shape shown in the illustration. By blowing through the larger end at a candlo it is at once extinguished in the usual manner, but by blowing in the opposite direction, through the smaller opening, the current of air upon emerging is so spread out that a partial vacuum is formed, and instead of the candle being extinguished the flame is actually drawn toward the opening. A piece of cardboard rolled up into the proper form will answer equally well for the experiment. The same principle may also be shown in several other ways, as by bending down the ends of a visiting card so that it will stand like a stool about three-eighths of an inch high. Place it on a table and it will be found almost impossible to blow it over, as tho air, rushing underneath it, causes a sufficient vacuum and downward pressure to keep it in place. It cau, however, be accomplished by blowing upon the table two or three inches iu front of tho card, when the blast will be reflected at such an angle as t^ overturn it at once: or, take a short piece of glass tubing or quill and attach a disk of cardboard to one end of it even with tho opening. Place a similar disk of caitfboard upon the first, and, oa blowing through the tube, it will be found impossible to blow it off. Tho second disk should have a pin thrust through it, extending down into tho tubo, to prevent its sliding off. Tho pritmplo is the samo as in the other cases, a vacuum being formed between the two disks by the current of air rushing between them.

JUMPING THROUGH THE FINGERS. The illustration teaches how to jump through tho fingers. Hold a rod or pieco of wood between the forefingers of each hand, as represented in the cut, and without letting go, try nnd jump over it, both forward and backward. With a little practice this can be readily done, the hardest part of the feat consisting in clearing tho heels indeed with high heeled boots it is next to impossible to achieve it. You may also jump over your middle fingers placed together, without touching or separating them with your feet.

What is commonly known ns the "finger feat" is performed as follows: Place your hands horizontally across and close to your breast, and put the tips of your forefingers together another player should then endeavor to separate them, by pulling at each arm, bat if you hold them firmly in the manner described, be will be unable to acheive it, although he may be much bigger and stronger than 5 ou are. It is not proper for the second player to use sudden or violent jerks in his attempts, he must employ only a steady, regular pull.

Accidental Discoveries.

Accident has been a snggesterof a number of important scientific discoveries in the world's history. These accidents occurred, however, liefore eyes that looked out from observant, thinking brains.

Doubtless many before Galileo had witnessed a weight suspended inair swinging with measured beat but to them it meant nothing. Yet when, in the cathedral at Pisa, one of the vergers, after replenishing a lamp with oil, accidentally left it swinging to and fro, Galileo, then a youth of 18, noticed it, and conceived therefrom his invention of the pendulum, which he completed after fifty yean1 attentive study and labor.

A tiny spider's web suggested to Capt Samuel Brown, of England, the invention of the suspension bridge, and the peculiar shape of the shell of a lobster wi James Watt the solution of the problem o. bow to carry water by pipes along the uneven bed of the river Clyde.

And so, abo. Sir Isambert Brunei, in reproducing upon a larger scale the movements of the little ship worm, which perforates the wood in one direction and then in another until the archway is complete, constructed successfully the great Thames tanad, triumph ot engineering.—Golden Daym.

Losses at Flay.

Once a careless Utile bor Loet his ball at pUf, And. because Che baa was gene, 'ITirew his hat awsf.

Tea. be did a foolish thing— You and I agree— Bat 1 know another toy

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DEATH IN LOW NECK DRESSES.

Actresses Wear Them Because Excitement Makes Them Impervious to Cold. "I see that somo one has been trying to head off the hue and cry against decollete dresses," said a well known theatrical managcr, as he toasted his toes on the steam radiator of bis comfortable offioe, "by pointing to the low necked dresses seen on tho stage and tho general healthfulness of the women who wear them. Now, to peoplo who know nothing about stage life that point would seem to bo well taken. The dresses worn on the stage are usually as thin and scanty as those worn by society belles. The exposure, too, is always much greater on the stage than nt any ball or party, because the stage is full of draughts and chills, and is not much better than a big, windy barn anyway. Yet we never hear of an actress taking cold from wearing her flimsy costume, however delicate and frail she may be. It seems hard to understand why her society sister should be any more susceptible. I don't know how it is, but there is a peculiar excitement about going on before an audience that takes an actress safely through exposure that would inevitably kill her anywhere else. You see them coming out of their warm dressing rooms on a cold winter night, dressed in their thin, low cut and sleeveless dresses. They stand about the wings waiting for their cues, and the keen wind blows down their backs and they shiver pitifully In the cold as though their teeth were going to drop out. You wonder how the poor creatures can get through their parts. "But the instant they hear their cues there is a kind of electric thrill runs through them and they step out into the passage and never feel a particle of cold. Tho wind may howl around them hard enough to blow their wigs off, and it may bo cold enough to freeze the E fiat trombone solid, but they don't know it. Actresses have colds and die of consumption, but they never catch cold or contract consumption while they are in their stago costumes. I know the case of a promising young woman of a good family who was placing at a certain local theatre a few years ago. She often wore decollete dresses on the stage, but when she married and left the stage career for society she was as well as any woman in America. Two or three y^ars afterward she died of pneumonia contracted at a ball where she had appeared in a dress cut no lower than many she used to wear on the ntage. There was none of that peculiar excitement that had warded off a cold when sho was acting, however, and she died from the exposure. You see it won't do to argue that women are safe at a ball with low cut dresses because they don't catch cold on the stago when they are so attired.'•—New York Mail and Express.,.

Fngland and America.

One who has traveled much in England and America cannot fail to havo noticed the general tendency of Americans to adopt high sounding names for ordinary placcs and filings. What is called a lift in England becomes an elevator in America. A chop house is a restaurant. Rome, Athens, Carthage are names remarkable for their frequent occurrence and for the squalor and insignificance of tho hamlets to which they are given. There are somo twenty Pacific railways in the country, somo of which do not extend more than a hundred miles from tho startiag point. What is called a tramway in England in America is a railroad.

The Americans are never so directly brutal as the English in their nomenclature. Nowhere in tho United States havo I seen tho sign: "Persons allowed to bo drunk on the premises," so common in English bar rooms. It is not tho opinion of tho Americans that a ros: of another name would smell asttwoet, as is instanced by tho remarkableeuphemism by which a groggery is called a sample room—a stroko of genius in my opinion. Although an Englishman, I have nothing to say in defense of tho too general rude coarseness of the English in word and deed but surely there is some middle ground between this and tho crude pretentiousness of the American nomenclature.-—Englishman in Globe-Democrat.

Tlic Bigness of a Magazine. The weight of one month's edition of 250,000 copies of a magazine the size of The Century would be 187,500 pounds, or about uinety-four tons. This would inako fortyseven loads for a two horse team, or fill about six ordinary freight cars. Five editions would make sufficient freight for an ordinary freight train of thirty cars. The magazines piled one ovor another would mako a pile 8,5112 feet high—that is, fifteen times as high as the Washington monument or fifty-five times as high as Bartholdi's "Liberty." Placed end to end the magazines would reach a distance of thirty-nino miles. Four editions would make a line from Albany to Now York city. The sheets of white paper of one edition before folding would cover 807 acres. They would cover the floor of each story of twenty-five buildings the size of the new capitol. Placed end to end tho sheets of paper would extend 1,136 miles, or nearly half way across the continent. A cylinder press making 10,000 impressions daily for an eight page "form" would Jbo kept busy for over two years in priming one edition. It will be seen from tho above that the mere mechanical and physical problems involved in issuing an edition of a quarter of a million copies of a modern magazine are something startling.—Cor. Philadelphia Call

Keeping shoes on children's feet that have outgrown them is very expensive economy. Besides the local troubles sure to ensue derangement of circulation and weak eyes result from wearing tight shoes. 4^4

People visiting in the city should endeavor to dress* t«*tily, though their means may dictate extreme simplicity. It will wild materially t» their enjoyment no well as that of their triends.

A Frenchman has conceived the idea of having lady aivertisers who will show his goods on the promenade.

Lard, if applied at once, will remove the discoloration after a bruise.

Silver that is not in frequent use will not tar nisi if rubbed in oatmeal.

jrVwbionahle note paper must have the adstamped upon it.

FREE TRADE.

The reduction of internal revenue and the taking off ef revenue stamps from Proprietary Medicines, no doubt has largely benefitted the consumers, as well as relieving the harden of home manufacturers. Especially is this the case with Green's August Flower and Boschee's German Syrup, as the reduction of thirty-six cents per dozen, has been added to increase the size of the bottles containing these remedies, thereby giving one-fifth more medicine in the 75 cent size. The August Flower for Dyspepsia and Liver Complaint, and the German Syrup for Cough and Lang troubles, have perhaps, the Urgest sale of any medicines in the world. The advantage of increased six® of the bottles will be greatly appreciated by the sick and afflicted, in every town and village in chrilised countries. Sample bottles for 10 eenta remain the same nee. [eow

A PISTOL FACTORY.

CATLINGS, SHOT GUNS, ENGINES AND TYPE SETTING MACHINES.

A Rifle on the "Pump" Principle—New Feed for the Gatllug Gun—A Big Shot Gun—The Thorne Typesetter's Peculiarities.

In tho spring of 1861 tho writer was an staployo at Colt's shop, and having a leisure hour the other day visited the shop. Through tho kindness of an old friend he was given permission to inspcct the factory and note the changes and improvements that twentyfivo years havo wrought. In 1861 pistols and rifles were made. Now, in connection with tho improved rifles and pistols, are manufactured the famous Gatling guns, shot guns, Baxter and Disc engines, Thorno's typo setting and distributing machine, Water house electric dynamos and lights, screws, etc.

The Colt's self cocking doublo action pistols are too well known to need any description, and perhaps the same may bo said of tho now lightning magazine rifle, which works on tho pump principle similar to the Spencer gun, and which are called in sportsman's parlance,' 'stomach pumps.'' Fifteen shells can be placed in tho magazine and fired very rapidly, whilo tho perfect mechanism of tho rifle prevents clogging and insures perfect safety. Tho reputation of tho Colt's shot gun is too well crtaWished to need any recommendation. Tho now hammcrlcss double barreled gun is now in geat demand, especially among sportsmen who enjoy trap shooting, and tho best scores mado at thesa matches are won with the Colt gun. Whilo wo point with prido to our superiority over other countries in our mechanical nnd manufacturing establishments, it is somewhat humiliating to bo told that tho barrels for all these guns aro imported in a rough state, and that none of them are mude in this country. These barrels como singly, and the soldering and fitting up is done here, so that oil guns are ranged to shoos aliko.

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THE "CHOKE BORE."

A great improvement over the old fashioned shot gun—and especially is this so for clay pigeon shooting—is the choko bore. This consists in boring the barrel so that it ia much smaller at the muzzle, and tho shot doubt If there Is, or can be, a specific do not scatter, as in tho straight bore. Many remedy for rheumatism but thousands who of these guns aro mado to order and choked

to suit tho fancy of the purchaser. From

ounces No. 8 shot send 300 shot within the

proved, and through the kindness^ of one of

THORNE TYPESETTER.

The Thonio typesetter is to one interested in new machinery tho most attractive and peculiar machine now made in the shop. And by tho courtesy of Mr. Joseph Thorne, the iuvrntor, we were shown its entire peculiar workings. This machino has been iurniini«

recently described, but many improvements

havo been added, and the working of «ie

machino is now said to bo quite perfect. The size of tho cylinder has been increased, and eighty-two letters, figures and characters used by tho printer can bo placed in one machine. Tho inventor claims that with two men and a boy to feed in the type the work equals that accomplished by six men in the old way or that by this machine 700 cms can bo sot up in eight minutes.

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The Hare and Tho Wolf.

A Wolf who had the misfortune to caught in a Trap was soon espied by tn» Hare, who approached very closely and exclaimed: "Ah! you Wretched Fellow! but for my Magnanimity of Character I would turn to and lick you within an Inch of your Life I"

The Wolf thereupon shed Bitter Tears, and the Hare taunted him with cowardice. "It isn't that!" quietly replied the Wolf, "but it is the Knowledge that I have let ae many Hares go Uneaten in tho Past."

Moral: John L. will get trapped some day. Now is his time to knock 'em outDetroit Free Press.

Tennyson's New Volume.

Lord Tennyson's new volume sells more freely than anything he ever published. Tho condenmation of the critics is outweighed by tho voice of fashion, and Lord Tennyson is as much the fashion now as ever.—Chicago Tribune.

A Morclmnt.'s Scoret,

Chicago merchant reveals the secret of the fact that while in cold weather other show windows arc heavily frosted, his remain clear and

transparent.

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All tho type used in Gen. Logan's book was set up with one of these machines. They cost $2,000, tho indexing and fitting in of tho guides for the nicked combination on the type requiring a largo amount of skilled «.. nyp* nUCIIIPil Pfl Phinairn And exact labor. To operate tho machine re- WLUMCI HCBiWL uU«, ulUufl&U. quires only the samo skill and practico needed to successfully run a typewriter.—-Cor.

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TERS," and you will use no other. Price, 25 cents.

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ECZEMA ERADICATED.

At the beginning of cold weather last rail it made a slight appearance, but wen away and naa never returned. 8.9.8. nodoabt broke it op: at least ii put my nyrtetn In good condition and I cot well. It also benefited my wife greatly hi case of sick headache, and made a perfect care of a breaking oat on my Mtfe three year old daughter last auniraer.

WatkhmvilleTOa., Feb. 13,3886. lt*v. JAMBS V. M. MORKIS. Treatise on Blooa sod Slda Dieeaee* mailed frer, ».i—.. A

A HANDSOME WEDDING, BIRTHDAY OR HOLIDAY PRESENT. THE WONDERFUL All A 111

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dows rabbrMl twice each week with a cloth dipped in glycorine.

The Oldest Fresco.

The museum at Boulak, in Egypt, contains what luu» been called tho oldest picture in the world—a fresco from tomb nt Maydoom representing six ecic.—rArkansaw Traveler. S:

No mother should permit herself to become tho slavo of the family. The sweetest disposition must bocorno soui-ed under such ft strain ami with it goes health and spirits.

To soften ihe hardest old boots or shoes apply the trom roast fowls with a cloth or brus!:.

Praise your housekeeper for her successful dishes untl record lenient iy her failures.

Rheumatism

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suffered its pains have been greatly bon-

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300 to 400 is the usual number selected, faned to find relief, try this great remedy. Perhaps an explanation would make this more intelligible to the majority of your readers, and means simply that the gun as tested at tho armory will at a distanco of

forty yards in a charge of one and one eighth

by Hood's Sarsaparilla. If you havo

"I was afflicted with rheumatism twenty years. Previous to 18831 found no relief, but grew worse, and at one time was almost helpless. Hood's Sarsaparilla did me more good

than all the olher

radius of a thirty inch circle. rheumatism three years, and got no One of these, guns was recently ordered, to weigh twelve pounds, and it will stand a charge of five drams of powder and two ouncos of shot— a miniature cannon, which ought to give the owner a decided advantage in trap shooting over one with a light gun, using only tho regulation chargo of three drams of powder and one and one eighth ounces of shot,

Tho Gatling gun is constantly being im-

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medicine I ever had."

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relief till I took Hood's Sarsaparilla. It has done great things for mo. I recommend it to others." LEWIS BUBBANK, BIddeford, Me.

Hood's Sarsaparilla is characterized by three peculiarities: 1st, tho combination of remedial agents 2d, the proportion 8d, the process of securing the active medicinal qualities. The result Is a medicine of unusual

effecting curcs hitherto unknown,

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the firm we were shown tho latest improvq- «, good's Sarsaparilla tones up my system, ments. Some sizes of tho guns nave two purifies my blood, sharpens my appetite, and feeds, and aro so constructed that one hun- seems to make me over." J. P. THOMPSON, riiwi nhnfa win ho fired in two and one half Bcgister of Deeds, Lowell, Mass. dred shots can be fired in two and one half seconds. One can scarcely believe this unless he has seen it, as it seems impossible that the cartridges can be placed in the gun, fired and extracted so rapidly. A now feed lias been invented, by which tho loading canister can be dispensed witli and 1 ho cartridges slid from tltfvbo- into two ots, which hold them by tho riin till they fall into tho grips, which carry them into the chamber.

additional evidence,

Hood's Sarsaparilla beats all others, and Is worth its weight In gold." I. BAIIIIENGTON, 130 Bank Street, New York City.

Hood's Sarsaparilla

Sold by all druggists. 81 six for

$5.

Made

only by C. I. HOOD & CO., Lowell, Mass.

IOO Poses One Dollar.

I CURE FITS!

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