Saturday Evening Mail, Volume 19, Number 15, Terre Haute, Vigo County, 29 September 1888 — Page 3

SCIENCE AND PROGRESS.

MATTERS OF INTEREST TO PROGRESSIVE MEN AND WOMEN

A Pleaateg Dais0

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Water Tank That Forms Very OrnaBwntal and Striking Addition to Qw lAnd»capc.

Tbe accompanying design for a windmill tower, recently described in Scientific American, is worthy of attention for the novelty and boldness of its conception. It tat a striking departure from the ordinary plan of such structures, which arc, as a rale, devoid taste or elo^acce.

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or.NA'jnXTAT. VCIND'-ITtX TOWrtt. Thin windmill was erccUsd at Narrarjansett I'i-r, R. 1., to supply water for ton cottages, and, in Its position amot: iho summer cottages tburo, forms a very ornamental addition to the landscape. The water is supplied by driven well !, anl in pumped up by tbo wind power into tha reservoir nt tho top of tho tower, whence it in distributed by gravity pressure throughout the ten cottages orected adjacent to it. It has proved adequate for all demands mrulo upon it, and not only furnishes an abundant supply of water for domestic purposes, but provides ample means of flro protection.

Tho Ii»tanc« to tho Moon.

Popular Science News gives tho directions here presented for ascertaining tbo distance to tbo moon:

First wo require to measure tbo onglo mado by a straight lino from the point of observation to tbo moon, and another straight lino from tbo earth's center passing through tbo point of observation to tho scnith. Tbo visual ray from tho observer to tfco moon will be tho first lino OM in tbo llguro below. Any perpendicular, as a plummet lino, at O, tho point of observation, will exactly colncldo with tho straight lino from tho center of tho earth to tho zenith, tho point in the heavens immediately overhead.

ascetttxnrn*o mn distance to ra aroo?.\ Tho number of flejrcM In tbe nn^io M0£ must thereforo bo accurately taken. When that is done, wo also know tho va!uo of the anglo MOC: for that must bo tho difference between MOZ and two right angles. If we then lay down tho lines ZC and MO at tbo ascertained angles, It is evident that tho line OM must pas* through that point in tho heavens which is occupicd by tho moon. Now lot another observer at A hi tho same manner ascertain tho angles MAZ and MAC. He will then bo ablo to lay down two straight lino* ZC and MA. If these aro drawn at their proper angles, tho lino AM must also paxa through tbo point in tho heavens occupied by tbo moon. Now, if these two observers eorao together they will lie ablo to construct a four sided figure MOCA. Tho two lines OC ami AC will represent two radii of tho earth. Tho two lines OM and AM will represent tho distance from cach observer to tho moon. If this figure is constructed accurately, it will bo found that MO or MA is sixty times longer than OC or AC. That is, tho distance to the moon is sixty times greater than the radios of the earth. Tho later being known to be 4,000 miles, wo have to multiply by sixty, which gives us 340,000 miles as tho distance to tho moon.

Protection from lightning.

Mr. Oliver Lodge, In hU reevnt lectures On protection against lightning, mado among other statements the following:

A wiro netting all over the house, a good earth connection to It at several points, and plentiful supply of that barbed wire which nerves so abominably well for fences, stuck all over tho roof, and you have an admirable system of defense. Now let us see bow far most people agree, and where they begin to bmnch out and differ. The old and amusing political controversy between knobs and points has disappeared. Points to the sky .ore twi~ni«ed an correct only I wish to advocate more of them, any number of them, rows of them, like barbed wire—not necessarily at all prominent— •long ridgw and eavta. For a point has not a very great discharging capacity.

It takes several point* to discharge readily all the electricity set in motion by a moderately tiiffy* Voss or Wimshurst machine hence, if yoa want to neutralise a thunder ckiud, three points are not effective as

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CURIOSITY

IV Bed Cms (Society—Its Origin mad Its Work. The Bed Cross society islii £ganlxslioa for tb» purpose of securing neutrality to the ground occupied by hospitals, etc.,duringtbe war, and to prbvide relief from disaster by flood, pestilence or other calamity during pppno The movement had its origin in Europe. Tbe battle of Solferino was fought in 1S55», and Henry Dunant, a Swiss gentleman, visited the battle field. Ho saw that the wounded were often left for days without attention or surgical relief. In 1803 be published a description of what bo had seen, and set forth reasons for establishing in every coui permanent av*i sties for tbe relief of tbe unded. A aoc in 0_*neva, Switzerland, called the Geneve society of public utility, a: tinted a

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tho purpose of advancing tbe pi v.is of Durumt. This led to tbo international conference. held at Geneva in October, 1863, which was attended by delegates from sixteen government*. Tbe conference resulted in the calling of an international cor^'-ess, known as tbe International con ven:—a of Geneva of 1854. The special aim of tbe convention of I$04 was to obtain the neutralization of the wounded in war time, and also of tbe per~ons and materials necessary for their care. The conference of 1863 had aimed tit a system of relief societies for all countries. Tbe treaty of 1804 secured the neutralization of hospitals, materials, nurses and surgeons, end that these might be recognised, a common sign was fixed upon by one of tbo articles of tbo treaty, which provides for a flag for hospitals and conveys an arm badge for persons. Tho flag designed was a red rrosa upon^a white ground, adopted as a compliment to Switzerland, this design, with tho colors reversed, being the national flag of that country. Thus from these two notably conventions in Geneva, in nnd 1S64, cross tho establishment of national relief committees and a treaty that now embraces every civilixad nation of tin earth.

An Old Adage.

The saying, "A bird in tho band is worth two in tho bush," originated from tho following circumstanco: Will Somers, tbo celebrated jester to Henry VIII, happened to call at Lord Surrey's, whom ho bad often, by a well timed jest, saved from tho king's displeasure, and who, consequently, was always glad to see him. He was on this occasion ushered into tho aviary, where ho found "my lord" amusing himself with his birds. Somers happened to admire the pluinagoof a king fisher. "By my lady, my prince of wits, I will givo it to you." Will skipped about with delight, and sworo by the great Harry he was a most noble gentleman. Away went Will with his kingfisher, telling all his acquaintances whom he met that his friend Surrey had just presented him with it. Now, it so liapjjencd that Lord Northampton, who bad seen this bird tho day previous, arrived at Lord Surrey's just as Will Somers had left, with tho intention of asking tho bird of Surrey for a present to a lady friend. Great was bis chagrin on finding tho bird gone. Surrey, however, consoled him with saying that ho knew Somers would restore it if ho (Surrey) promised him two sorao other day. Away went a messenger to tho princo of wits, whom he found in raptures with his bird, and to whom he delivered his lord's message. Great was Will's surprise, but ho was not to be bamboozled by ovcu tho monarch himsolf. "Sirrah," said Will, "tell your master that I am much obliged for his liberal offer of two for one, but that I prefer ono bird in band to two in tho bush."

Antiquity

of Gold.

Gold is first mentioned iu tbo eleventh verso of tho second chapter of Gouesis, 4004 years before Christ. It is mentioned as ono of tho elements of Abram's riches in Genesis, thirteenth chapter, second verse, 1918 years before Christ Tho Egyptians used gold as monoy at very early but unknown period, but first in tbo form of rings, which opened and could bo strung together. It is probable that gold was used as money at tho timo Abraham Iwught tho field of Machpeloh, though he paid for that in silver "current with tho morchant." That was 1875 years before Christ This probably Is increased by tho fact above stated that gold was reckoned as apart of tbo riches of Abram. According to Herodotus, tho invention of tho coinage of gold belongs to Lydia, about 750 years bofor© Christ High authority says that gold was firss coined in tho Islaud of JEIgina, and other authorities say tbo Persians first coined gold. And very high authority says tho first coinage of gold was at Miletus. But the fact of tho first coiuago of gold has never been and probably never will be certainly ascertained.

Tbo Harvest Moon.

Tho "harvest moon" is so called from tho fact that In tho early autumn days when grain and fruit are being taken from tho fields, there Is scarcely any darkness intervening between tbo closo of day and the beginning of night Tho moon rises early and gives a brilliant light, by moans of which the harvesters work until lato at night to secure tbo crops. The harvest moon has long been a favorite theme with the poets.

Tho Electoral Vote of 184a The electoral vote for William H. Harrison in 1840 was: Ohio, St Tennessee, 15 Kentucky, 15 North Carolina, 15 Maryland, 10 Delaware, 3 New Jersey, 8 Vermont, 7 Connecticut, 8 Rhode Island, 4 Massachusetts, 14 Xlaino, 10 New York, 43: Georgia, 11 Louisiana, 5 Mississippi, 4 Indiana, 0 Mich', a, & Total, 334. Van Buren bad only v. otea.

Ftcnch Candidates.

A candidate for tho French chambcr of deputies can stand for election wherever there is a vacancy. If elected in more than onetk: "troentbe notifies tho 4dent cf the rfi h»r which one be decks to represent, and new eierttoos would be bald In those he declined.

Wild Goose Chase.

The m, "a wiki goose chase, aroso Croti *,L-j *eoHar action of wild geese. When one takes tho lead the others follow Mindly, no matter it tho ob 'jo or danger of tbo path t—be. It t-

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now the expression is applicable to sccne peopieV actions. No ReUctoos Test.

V.-- btf of of: «*U—.L.aoci u__ t: "But oo religious test shall ever be required as a qualification to any o(T or .' trost nnder tbe United State*.* Auecr—^ t-'thto» a I«*r Is not ineligible to tbe o(Bee of president

ChawptcKM at ChriaceJwa. The seven* :rts# 8*. George. it h—for Bcottaad-.tft. Patrick, for Irtiaod St David, for Wales St I- Is. forFnu 8t Jaxaes, 1 for Spate* 8t A^uiooy, for l^r.

Ctrth oC a Party.

Bef fcai "tMbu^a a fcl lmoot was Its nindtdaie far tbe ptesklency. I Be was defeated by a sicall majority.

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YOUNG FOLKS' COLUMN.

HALF HOUR'S ENTERTAINMENT FOR BOYS AND GIRLS.

Fofnts of OUTerenco That Hark the Wild BfKMt from the Tama Babbit and the Common Breeds from tho Fancy Strains

Building Babbit Cotes. Perhaps of all pet animate—always excepting the dog, who is the faithful companion and friend of th men and boys—there are none that are jr iter favorites than rabbits. Babbits are suj-i pretty creatures, with their long ears and divi -ified colors. Then they find their masters and mistresses plenty of occoTfltirn when thf*y take their walks, for thes leisure cx Wh: gly fond of the dandelion and other wild plants. Building a rabbit etc, too, is pjAj»ant employment Buying tea chest for hutch and making it finds a boy sometki:? to do, especially if be b-' vr, for it requires somfe skill to nail lath re the chest-, make a door with leather hinges, and then a trough out of which tbo rabbits may eat.

AMONG THK RABBITS.

Some b»ys and ^irls are content with keeping common rabbits, whilo others, more chary in their taste and cnoicc, stock their little rabbitries with the moro expensive fancy breeds, which in point of beauty of color are unquestionably moro worthy of attention. Fancy [rabbits are a little moro delicate and require thereforo moro care in their management than do tbe common ones.

Tho wild rabbit in general op c-ranco greatly resembles the bare, yet two species never Intermix. Tho tamo rabbit was originally the wild rabbit, which we havo domesticated and made larger by liberal feeding and caro. Common rabbits vary greatly with regard to color, some being black, others whito, others mouso color, others fawn, some brown and some gray with tawny feet

A fancy rabbit, in addition to a perfect shape, must have what is termed a good carriage. Tho correct arrangement of colors is a very important point, though tho ears are the most striking peculiarity of tho fancy breeds. A rabbit is termed "horn lopped" when its ears descend obliquely forward from tho sido of tho head and project out far beyond the noso. Another style of carrying the ears is that of spreading them out horizontally on each side tho animal possessing such ears is termed an "oarlop." Then there is tho "hat" or "perfect top," one of tho most valuable of all the fancy strains this carriage of the ears is exactly tho reverse of the uatural position, and rabbits possessing it, if perfect in othor respects, are highly prized

Boys Who Succceo.

It often happens that two boys with tho samo advantage and equally good training mako entirely different kind of men. Tho one will succeed in life, whilo tbe other, without being bad, uevor amounts to anything. Goldon Days thinks that perhaps this anecdote will explain something of the dis parity in results:

A nurseryman left home for a fow days. It was rainy weather, and not a season for sales, but a customer did arrive from a distance, tied up his horse, and went into tbe kitchen, where two boys were cracking nuts. "Is Mr. Barnes at homef" he asked. "So," said Joo, tho eldest, hammering at a nut "When will bo bo back!" "Dunno. Mebbe not for a week."

The youngest boy, Jim, promptly jumped up and followed tbo irritated stranger out of doors. "Tho men are not hero," ho said, in a bright and courteous manner, "but I can show you the stock." Tho stranger was conciliated, and followed Jim through the nursery, examining tho trees, and left his order. "You bavo sold tho largest bill of the season, Jim," said his father, greatly pleased, on his return.

A few years afterword, these two boys were left by their father's death with bat 8300 apiece. Joo bought an aero or two near homo, and, although be worked hard, bo is still a poor, discontented man. Jim bought an emigrant's ticket to Colorado, hired out as a cattle driver for a couple of years, and with his wages bought land at $1.% an acre, built himself a house, and married. Today his herds are numbered by the thousand, his land has been cut up in town lots, and be is me of the wealthy men of the Centennial state. "I might have done like Jim," said Joe, resentfully, "if IM only thought in time. There's as good stuff in me as him."

Joe was right He had the samo stuff in hb", but it was not developed. Tbo quick, wide awake energy which causes a boy to act promptly and boldly in an emergency is partly natural, but it can be inculcated by parents, and it is worth moro than any gift of nature,

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THERE HAUTE SATURDAY EVENING MAIL. A TEACHER'S TALK..

HYGIENE.

PHYSIOLOGY

PctrotooiQ in Atftoettooa of the Cbeit—A Kcw Form of Massage. As a result of investigations into the utility of petroleum iu dlswuw of the chest, Dr. Bacbe state*, in Bulletin de Therapatiquo, tyt in chronic bronchitis, with abundant expectoration, it rapidly diminishes tbe nmnnnt of the secretion and the paroxysms of coughing, and in simple bronchitis rapid amelioration been obtained. Its employment in phthisis has been continued for too. short a time, as yet, to allow of an opinion being delivered as to its efficacy beyond tho fact that it diminishes expectoration, which also loses its purulent character. The petroleum is popularly taken in doses of a teaspoonful before each meal, and af ler the first day nuy nnii«M which it may excite in some persons disappears. Tho native petroleum from Pennsylvania crd Virginia was that first experimented with.

Grape Juice.

Tho julcd of pressed fruit with what in wino countries is known as tho "must" from grapes is advised by Medical Classics as a most beneficial drink. It revives tbo nerves and stimulates tho brain, while tho pure blood ranking substances in its particles renew tho wasted tissues of the body.

Pneumatic Massage.

A curious application of tho air pump, devised by Dr. Breu.-lard of France, which is intended cs a substitute for ordinary massago iu producing a regular and continuous traction of tho skin mid subjacent tissues, is described by Scienco News.

The i£trumen te consist of an elliptical piece of soft rubber, C, with a cavity hoi lowed out on the liflder side. This cavity has two small openings, A and B, tho latter being prol: red into a tube which connects with a flexu'ie rubber pipe, T. This is attached to an air pump, V, which may Ik? of any desired patturn, althc.uh the waterpumps which can be nttac to any v. atcr faucet, and is continuous and automatic in operation, is to bo preferred, from its convcnicnco and cheapness.

To opcrato tbo upparatus the hollow piece of rubber—the ventonse, as Dr. Breuillard calls it—is pressed firmly against tho body of tho patient and tho air pump started. When tho opening (A) is closed by the finger the

appaiiatCs fob pneumatic MASSaOE. skin is immediately drawn up by tho atmospheric pi-essure. By removing tho finger from A tho pressure is relieved and the skin resumes its natural condition. Tho ventauso is to be moved over the body as the operator desires, and by replacing or removing tho finger over tbo opening (A) tho flesh and skin may bo manipulated to any extent, and in a much moro regular and thorough manner than can bo done by the hand. The proper omouut of pressure to bo applied varies in different casan, but tbo avcrago vacuum should be equal to that of a column of mercury about eighteen inches high, or two-thirds of a perfect vacuum. A pressure gauge is unnecessary, na one soon learns by simplo observation the proper amount of pressure to apply. The invention is certainly an ingenious one, and may provo to bo of groat usefulness in cases whero a vigorous manipulation of tho skin is indicated.

SOCIAL ETIQUETTE.

A Conclso nnd Useful Statement of Fashionable Wedding Customs. Tho season of weddings being again near at hand, the following conciso statement of wedding etiquette, by one of New York's leading social authorities, will bo found useful:

Tho bridegroom at a mornlilg wedding, i. e., any timo before 0 o'clock, should wear a black frock coat, which is still retained (although there is a strong movement in favor of tbo cutaway), light trousers, patent leather shoes, white gros grain four-in-hand scarf, pearl or lavender gloves, with broad black stitching on the back, and silk bat.

The ushers and best man should bo similarly attired. The bride, bridesmaids and maid of honor should bo in full dress. At tbo evening wedding the groom and ushers should wear full evening dress, viz.: dress coat and waistcoat, trousers, patent leather shoes, plain white shirt with three small gold or imitation linen studs, self mado white lawn tie and whito gloves with black stitching on back. Tho bride's parents pay for and send out tbo invitations, supply tbo carriages and give tbe wedding breakfast or reception. The groom pays the clergyman his fee and generally gives some trifle in the way of scarf pins cr sleeve buttons to his •»«h—•« Ho also gives tho bride ber bouquet

The bride may furnish ber bridesmaids with a full costume if she desires to Tbo best man remains with tbo grown in the vestry until tbo bridal procession enters and meets tbo bride in the chancel. Tbo best man holds the groom's bat during the ceremony •ad hands him the ring at the proper mo meat His other duties are to tako general charge of the arrangements, band the clergyman bis fee, make himself agreeable to tbe bead bridesmaid or maid of honor andwpport too groom In every way, especially if be show signs of backing otrt Tho order of tbe bridal procession is ushers, brido on tbe arm of her father or of whoever Is to give her away, of honor, bridesmaids, bride's mother with groom's father, groom's mother with bride's uncle or other near relative and twoof tbeusbem At a house wedding there is no formal procession. Tbe bride comes in oo tbo groom's arm and advances to where the clergyman is through a lane formed by tbe osbers and bridesmaids. At the reception the guests areta op by tbe ushers. Tbe newly married remain about an boor And n»«t

leave as quiisCiy as poadbls.

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Plaos the small «nd of tbe «gg to aaegg cap, or yoa may stand it In aonall napida ring. Thr 'ifgi- bstt end of the egg •book! ba* -.lie i_L^l removed tram It tbeo

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INDIFFERENCE AT HOME IS WRONG •. FOR THE CHILDREN.

Parents* Neglect or lack of Interest—Too Hack Is Expected af Teachers Some Snggertlo&t of Value—Parents as Visitors t& the Schools.

Tho one thing in a teacher's life that would be amusing if it were not too often a source of despair, is the remarkable statements perpetrated by scholars. For instance, one young person talks in all seriousness of "an illustrated soro throat," and thinks an intermittent fever is "something catching." Another classes the "larynx" among tho animals of Maine, and declares the "hypotbenuse" to be a huge animal peculiar to Africa. Another is firm in the belief that tho weather bureau is an article of furniture, and cites as an example of vegetable dyes— her countenance illumined with the inspiration that has just come to her—"Diamond Dyes." Still another jumps at tbe translation of tho French word "corne" ("horn"), and announces in a certain festival "the corners of the cow were gilded." Fancy tho astonishment of a worthy friend on learning that "the sect of Quakers was founded by Guy Fawkcs." Tho difference between a college and tx university has been illustrated as follows: "Young men go to Harvard college, and young women go to Wellesley college, but both go to Boston university."

These mistakes were all mado by high school scholars, varying in age from 14 to 1"

years, and in ability from tbo brightest to tbe dullest Tbo stories are all very amusing, and can bo matched and distanced by teachers and by parents who remember stories brought home from school by thfir children.

But do tho parents who laugh over their anecdotes and over "English as Sho Is Taught" ever think that the fault of such blunders is not due entirely to the child, nor entirely to tho teacher! Do they over think that many a bull like the above might be prevented by a littlo care taking at home! A hard working, faithful scholar of good ability asks "if it wasn't Alfred the Great who invented tho cotton gin." Sho would nover havo asked that question if her father and mother had taken the trouble to mako their general conversation in tho house of somo interest nnd instruction. Would tho weather bureau ever havo been mistaken for a chest of drawers if curiosity about "Old Prob" and his coworkers had been stimulated and then satisfied! Tbo cry is an old ono, lack of interest at home, but it is none the less a cry that demands attention. Too many parents selcct schools for thoir children, eee that they aro properly clothed to go to them, and consider their duty thereby done. The teacher must do tho rest

Now, in tho first placo, this is much too hard on tho teacher. The timo sho can dovoto to each scholar is limited, and she is but human in capacity. Your son may be a boy of but averago ability ho needs to havo tho preparation of his lessons superintended as well as their recitation. Or ho may bo clever but careless, and that fault must bo attacked in overy act of his life aud at every hour of tho day. Tho five hours a day in school won't euro him, nnd until tho circus comes again ho will call a lynx a larnyx and a hifA popotamus a hypothenuse. Or, he may bo quick to learn, but lazy and unwilling to set himself about bis tasks. He cannot bo cured of that fault by his teacher working unaided. Parents ought not to ask teachers to do what they cannot accomplish themselves, or exjiect tho few opportunities of tho school room to surpass thoso of tho home.

Then, again, this indifference at homo is wrong for tbo children. They do not tako tbo stand in their classes that they should thoir powers of thought aro not developed they cannot apply themselves to thoir work and concentrate their attention they aro not stimulated to read out of school. Tako, for instance, tho habit of thinking. Tbo teacher lays before her scholars certain facte with which thoy aro all familiar, and which illustrate somo point Sho asks them to mako a similar general statement drawn from their knowledge of thoso particular facts. You may bo very sure that tho answers will come chiefly, if not entirely, from thoso who havo,pa rents who talk to them on the questions of the day, and tho great questions of all timo, and who thus encourage thought iu their children.

Again, tako the matter of reading. A teacher may recommend a book, may give an acoount of its author, and by describing its conncction with and interest for tbo work in hand, try to induce the pupil to road it But sho cannot go to tbe library and get tho book and put it into tbo pupil's hands. There is whero the work of tbo parent should supplement that of tho teachcr. Let him see that the book is brought into tho house and let him excite interest in tbe reading by having it read aloud or by reading it with his son.

Visitors aro not always desirable in a school they aro sometimes a hindrance to the conducting of a recitation. But there is certainly no excuse for a parent's not visiting the school where his children are taught at least once during tbe year, and there is no teacher who would not feel pleased rather than annoyed at such a manifestation of interest A high school teacher carrying on twuoty-five recitations a weak states that during tbe last school year not a single call was mado upon ber room by a parent This is not an unusual statement, and it merely illustrates tbe lack of interest of tbe average parents wboso average children fill our averschools.—Mabel 8. Clarke In Boston

The Cabman to Lopdoa

Getting away from tbe theatre, "particularly if there aro ladles in tbe party, Is almost as bad as forcing an entrance. Tbe stranger, wbo has already been impressed with tbe Idea that London consists almost entirely of cabs, trusts implicitly in tbe belief that be will be able to get ooe as soon as tbe theatre is over. Not so. The cabs are kept at a of two blocks from tbe entrance of tbe theatre, and only private carriages and tboas that havo been specially retained by numbered checks are a'lowed to come to tbe door. Tbe only thing that tbe hapless American can do is to tramp two blocks through tbe rain—H always rains in London—jump into a hansom, and fight his way to tbe door of tbe theatre. This, owing to tbe crash of vehicles and tbe ge neral confusion, is tediooa Tbe chances are about seven to three that a poHosman will order a hansom away even wben it has arrived. But if be does not* the American jumps oat, loads tbe hansom with many of tbe party as possible, and returns to tbe slush and rain to repeat the operation. Tbe toft* have away ot their own, however. Tbey go to tbs porter of a theatre, bribe bim, and ha ghras yon a member. Then be scarries down to tbe mod himself and -oa hansom that will answer to tbe .• .' -yoa i,ar. that way a good deal ot troabis

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EYESIGHT.

Its Tailed Powers in Different Nations Due to Physical Conditions. Sffe-V

It is possible that slight differences may exist in the seeing powers of different nap tions, due to the effect of physical conditions thus the inhabitants of mountainous districts of dry, elevated table lands may have a better sight than dwellers in low, humid and level regions, although just the reverse may bo the case. Among European nations the Germans are generally supposed to have weak eyes, owing, somo imagino, to their excessive indulgence in tobacco, while others attribute the supposed decay to the form of typo used in their books, which requires closer looking ot than ours in reading. That they will deteriorate still further in this direction, nnd from being a spectacled people becomo a blind one, to the joy of their enemies. is not likely to heppra, cad probably tho decadence has been a great deal exaggerated.

Animals living in darkness become near sighted, and then nearer sighted still, and so oil progressively until the vanishing point is reached. In a community or nation a similar decline might begin from much reading of German books, or perpetual smoking of pipes with big china bowls, or from some other unknown cause but the decay could not progress far, because thero is nothing in man to take the placo of sight as there is in tho blind cave rats and fishes and insects. And if wo could survey mankind from China to Peru with all the scientific appliances which are brought to bear on the board school children in London and on the nation generally, the differences in the powers of vision in the various races, nations and tribes would probably appear very insignificant Tho mistake which eyo specialists and writers on the eyo mnl-n js that they think too much about the. eyo.

When they affirm that the conditions of our civilization aro highly injurious to tho sight do they mean all tho million conditions or sets of conditions embraced by our system, with tho infinite variety of occupations and modes of living which men have, from tho lighthouse keeper to the worker underground, whoso day is tho dim glimmer of tho miner's lamp? "An organ exercised beyond its wont wl'l grow and thus meet increase of demand by increase of supply," Herbert Spencer says, but, ho adds, "thero is a limit soon reached beyond which it is impossible to go." This incrcaso of demand with use is everywhere— now on this organ and now on that, according to our work and wnv of life, and tho eyo is in no worse caso than tho other organs. There are among us many coses of heart complaint civilization, in such cases, has put loo great a strain on that prgan, and it has reached tho limit beyond which it cannot go. And 60 with tho eye. Tbo total number of defective among us is no doubt very largo, for wo know that our system of life retards—it cannot effectually prevent— tho healthy action of natural selection. Nature pulls one way and we pull tho other, compassionately trying to savo tho unfit from tho consequences of their unfitness. The humano instinct compels us, but tho cruel instiuct of tho savago, who hates tho sick and the unfit cs tho inferior animals do, is less painful to contemplate than that mistaken or perverted compassion which seeks to perpetuate unfitness, nnd in tho interest of suffering individuals Inflicts a lasting injury on the race. It is a beautiful and sacred thing to minister to tho blind and to lead them, but a horrible thing to oncouragethem to marry and transmit tho miserable blind condition to their posterity. Yet this is very common.—Longman's Magnrine.

it is tno purposo of tlie Free church of Scotland, before tho year 1898, the fiftieth anniversary of tbo disruption, to pay tho entire indebtedness on its churches. Four years ago tho indebtedness was $1,345,000. Of this moro than $750,000 has been paid. Tho means of completion of tbe fund are iu sight

Thk Log Caiiinh of America havo boon birthplaces of some of tho grandest men. Lincoln, Grant, Shorldan, first naw the light or day through the chinks of a ('aliln Warner's I/og Cabin Hat-

saparllla also originated In a Log Cabin and pre-eminent among the blood purifiers of to-day as Warner's "Tippecanoe" does as a stomach tonic.

A Change of Scene.

In tho mountains of Kentucky and Tennessee there aro many beautiful summer retroats like Cumberland Fall*, Point Burnside, Rugby, Lookout mountain and Rhea Springs which possess an attractiveness rarely equalled. Most of these rcHorts are inexpensive and may be easily reached from Cincinnati In a few hours by the express trains of the Queen fe Crescent Route (Cincinnati Southern Ry.). For rates or any information det»ired ploasu address II. Collbran, General Paasonger Agent, Clnn.

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