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to 11 to 1 I I K- IF I1" LV SCIENTK AND IMIOCRKSS. EVIL EFFE3TS OF IMPERFECTLY PniNTEO SCHOOL BOOKS. Fulling of I'.iirtli Worms llnrluu .HIiiiMcr, A lp'rlitliiM ir Tr'Vil)nn' llnrkcr, wllli lhttliih for MitMnji tlio Ap imrulii mill lUiiorlmiMilhtir with II, Tho Travel) nn rocker Illustrated In tho cut can. n' Helentlllo Aiiu'iloin, Iki easily ninilo, I'olUmliignro the explanation mid direction given by ' Journal In quoUiliuii. XK1. 1 -TIIKVKI.YAN'H IIOCKKIt. Till nppn.mtus consists of n short piece, A, of I wul )ilji , nlxmt mi Inch In illnmcter, mid a piece, II, i f tlilfk bras tubing, nlwut thrvo quarter of ait Incli outside diameter nnd II vo or nix inches long, riio lend ih) In flattened nllttlo tokeep It from rolling, nud tho nnr fnconlmig theHldiiuhlch is to Iki iipxriu(nt Is scraped and smoothed. Tho lim tubing, II, U filial tliln lyKiii ono side, mvtr ono end, nnd tho thin pail I driven In with tlm jeln of n hnmtncr or n punch sa ns to leave tho longitudinal ridges, a n, ns shown In tho end sIow of Vlg, 1, & WMMMMmMmsmm Tin. 3 TIIKVKI.VAN'H IIOCKKtb When th' jra.s.1 lulw In heated nnd placed Across thn hud plM as shown lu Klg 1, with tho ridge, ii ii, In contact with tlm lend pipe, tho ImiiM IiiIm begins to rock, Invisibly, of course, lint with sulHciont energy to glvo forth n clear musical noto. If It does not tnrtof ltKclf,iilltt!oJarrlng will sot Itgolng, Bndit will vontluuo to glvo forth Its sound for soino time, Tho iicoeptod oxphinntlon of this phenom enon In that tho rontAct of tho hot brass with tho load vnucH tho lond to suddenly oxmiiii1 nnd project n microscopic dlstanco upward. Them upward projections of tho load niter Uftto between tho two iuliiti of contiot, nnd thus causo tho tulw to rock with groat rapid ity nnd regularity. In Fig. si In khown n modification of tho ex periment In which tho lead Is union toil to form tho two contact surfaces, n a, and tho heated Uir, II, Is mailo to rock at n coniNira tlvely slow rut, giving forth a grnvo noto, Dy careful manipulation, tho bar may bo mndo to rock both longitudinally and later ally, thus giving forth a rhytlimlo combina tion of tho two sounds. No Worm, ru During 8howerT In reply to tho nlwvo query, a correspond nt In Popular Science Now expresses his belief thnt worms do fall down. Ho claims to liavo repeatedly soon thoso earth worms in caldron kettles suspended on long jwles by balls of clinlns, and having no connection Trlth tho ground only through tho ball or chain, and tho poloand lu rests; nnd in many othor situations whore It was Impossible for such worms to get without fnlllng down, as in sap troughs, ami buckets, tubs, pans, etc. A fact In connection with theo clrcum Btances Is, thnt, unless discovered in n short tlmo after getting into tluo vessels or traps, thoy nro dead lrownwl, probably; rIiow lng thnt they nro liidihiblo of climbing out of tlio luoloslng wall, whatover It might bo, asnixill or van, Inclined outward, which thoy must havo ascended In mi opposlto inclina tion from tho outsldo, if wo supHwo tho worms helped themselves In by crawling up from tho gron ml. This correspondent lias soon thoso worms in qulto cold weather, undor tho clrcunutnnccs noted, but tlioy hnvo bevn of more frequent occurrence In warm woathor, A Hriulbln Precedent Th Austrian minister of public Instruction lias Issued n very senslblo docreo, forbidding the uso of books printed with sicall typo In publlo Kchools, as short lghtedness is ra preva lent anions school children in Austria. Scientific supervision might very projierly be given to school Iwoks In this country, at tention being especially directed to tho alzo of tho tyie, length of line, and spacing of letters and lines. Tho chlof fault lu German books Is their adhoreuco to tho very dazzling Old English shape of tho lcttors, which se verely tries tho oyes by necessitating very close attention, and tho evil effects of this Is aided by tho paper being coano and by the light supplied being usually insuIUclont. Generally sfwakiug, the school books of this ountry are well printed. l' To Restore Stone Steps. To restore stono stulrcasos, of which the tens havo bocomo worn, a French Journal advises tliat tho worn parts bo moUtoned with n solution of silicate of potash (solublo glass), and then that the step be given its original form by moan of a asto comixwcd of hydraulic llino and silicate of potaUi, to which SO per cent, of flue sillcious sjuhI is then added. Tho durability of tho steps thus restored, it is claimed, is comiuirablo to that Which would bo obtained with tho best stones, and the adhesion of tho addod part ts per fect. I Sntlcjilo Acid uil Dry Hot. f A Bohemian chemist has proved that j talicyllo acid is a proventl vo and cure for dry rot At first tho acid was used in tho dry or " powder form, but latterly tho greatest sue j cess hus been achlo ved, according to Profossor I Farksky, by dissolving five ounces and n quarter of salicylic acid In ono quart of com 1 inoa spirit, and diluting this solution to a convenient degrco with water at tho momont of using it, Velocity of Torpedoes. J Professor Mees, discussing In tho Ameri can association tho velocity of torpedoes, mentions (hat straws and bits of liny are often driven llko darts into plnn Imards, and even into tho dcruo bark of hickory trees. He bad found that to obtain similar results by ehootlug straws from an air gun, veloci ties of from 153 to 170 miles or hour were mceseary. Kxerclso In tho Open Air. ' "Weak nerrocurethe constant companions t innctl ity. Nothing but cxcrcUo and tho epeu air can ntrcngtbon tho nerves nnd pro- ' vent the dioceses tliat arise from their relaxed Male. Tho active nnd laborious seldom com jplaiu of nervous dlsi-r 'o. Such complaints erne from i.ople of caso and Hfllucnco, AbHyq diverKiciin are uocossary, not wodon nry ooe. The latter do not fill tho lungs , with f rah air or add brightness to tho oyo or drMBf U to tbe musale. K ALL AROUND THE HOUSE. A Cliiiiiiilnit Vine (r nrnniiniiilliiR the Hiiikc I'ikIiIiiiis Jn Cliirh. TrnliusluhmiidtliooiiHliig of windows, Kng. Ilslilvvfoinmn chiiiinlngfminlng, orltinny I w lislntouudpletiimf mines nnd mirrors. Iulm nlng tho Ivy, stretch n niiiiiII copjr wire, . ml tie tho Moms to thnt. thou should you nt nny tlmo wish to remove them out of doom It run bo done moio readily. If you wlnlt to Klnrt cult lugs, plneo them III a Jnr, or bottloof wnter. U'ht-ii root nro fnrmeil put them In n rich will without stimulating immure, and water them freely, Put gravel lu tlm bottom of tho pot for drnlungo. IMIrlnu (.'iiiirnrlliin. For the "foundation' to Im used for vari ous kinds of cotifiH'tloiiory. take ono jwund of coufeetloners or gritnulnUsI sugnr, ono quarter toimpiMiu of c renin of tnrtnr. ono gill of wnter Mix nil together, and conic fast In n broad botloiiusl granltoor tin vessel until tho syrup will spin u thread, nr, when cool, It will work nicely lu the lingers. Bet iihIiIo In snmo pan to cool (lftoon mlinllo Then stir with n spoon until It Is cool enough to bo molded lutoshiiMi. For chocolnto creams .Mould tho 'foun dntlon" Into siiinll Imlls; sot nsldo until cold. Then roll In melUsI bnkeiV (not sweet i choco lnto and plaro on buttereil ptqier For stuinsl ngs nnd dnlos-Hpllt tho fruit and 1111 with tho "foumlatloii." For coiironled nliuomls and cream nuts Cover with tho 'foundation' and press into shnpo. Kugllsh walnuts III ImlvoH laid on a roll of "foundation" nro dellcloui. . For tutti-frutti-Chop ralsliw, llgs nnd nlmomls together, mix with "foundation" Into bulls Flavor tho different candles to taste: whllo stirring, add extracts. To Wntli Woolnis Hiirressrully. Aeooiillng to Dr Jiu-gar tho uinlii points to bo observed lu wnshlng wk1oii goods nro: 1. A ivrfect solution of soap. (If soda soap Iwusod tho llipild uniiiioula khould bo ailded It Is letter, however, to uso ammo nia soap.) 'J. Always krep the tomxrnturi) below 110 dogs; Fahrenheit. :i. Noer wring tho iirtleles, but tnko thorn from the n ntvr dripping wet ami hang them up to dry, I. Iron while still damp, stretching tho nrtloli to fhn required length and width. The iron should not bo too hot; never hot enough to crluklo an animal tlbcr llko iv hair or bristti). ft. No soda or lyo should Ik used. How to Conk Suit Hnliuon. Takoajilivo of tho salmon as lnrgo ns re quired for uso, place It In u jmn of fresh water until It Is thoroughly saturated tho oviinlng liofore tho day you Intend to uso it; then allow the wnter to drip from tho fnucet on tho salmon hi tho pan for twolvo hours, siy over night, tho pan remaining lu tho sink so that tho overflow can bo curried off. lly this tlmo It will 1 fresh enough to bo palatable Tho salmon should then Iki dried with u dry towel, nnd then broiled on a grid Iron over a quick lire, or f rlod as In tho ordin ary manner of preparing other varieties of salt fish, or It can bo boiled and served. Liquid fnr Sponging Conts, ICto. For sponging coat collars, and for cleaning and washing all kinds of woolen goods, soap lrk is oxcollcnt. Put an ounco of tho pow dorcd Iwirk Into n bottle, nnd jiour over it a pint or more of Iwlllng wnter. Whon It set tles uso the clear liquid to sponge with. Klannol nud other woolen drones may bo washed without injury to their color by pre paring sutllclont or tho soap Imrk liquid, and adding to it tho wash water In plnco of soap. llrenst of Vent with Tnmntnos. Aftor wiping a brenst of veal with a wot cloth, lny It in n small dripping in, nnd brown It quickly In a hot ovcu. Meantlmo teel nud slice a pint of tomntoes, or uso thoso which havo been cmiied; when tho veal is brown season it highly with ioper and salt, pour tho tomatoes over It and Iwko until tho moat Is well done. Bcrvo It with the tomatoes on tho saino dish. Modern Clocks of Many Stylos. All Indlsponsnblo attachment to tho modern high elnss clock Is a set of clilmo bolls. Thoso are arranged in various ways, tho gong being most used, Tho latest Improvements consists of u row of sliver plios, producing a clear, musical tono not unlike n lino sliver bell. This form of chimes Is suitable only for largo or hall clocks. Tho largo hall clock Is overy year coming into more general Ubo, nnd families who havo ancestral timepieces of this sort are con gratulating themselves on tho possesion of valuable relics. Now clocks of this descrip tion nro copied after various nntiques. Mnhogany, chorry, rosewood, onk nnd wal nut are used; also thin woods with fine enamel and veneers. woia xv clock ix nno.vzE, In smaller clocks there nro many especially attractlvo novolty designs. A light houso has a dial in ono side- and a mlnlaturo flash light upon tho loft, tho light revolving with tho motion of tho clock. A windmill, with a window lu ono oldo, has a clock dial sot In tho casing. Tho arms turn by moans of wheels uttached to tho running gear. A trip hammer is Similarly constructed ami oper ated, tho hammer falling upon n bar of motal held by a workman. Clocks in form of holmcts are opular among thoso who nro enthusiasts on nrmor. Onyx nnd gold clocks are jwrtlculnrly beautiful, and nro shown in great variety. Polished columns support arches w hero tho works are placed; a solid block of onyx is hollowed out, and a uprlng clock is set in tho circular ojnlng. A pyramid hns a clock fiet In near tho top, nud nn old mill has n clock under Its caves, and turning a paddlo wheel below. Brass clocks nro popular, and cold and flno decorated Ciunn coses are In high favor. Tlio above Items, ns well ns tho cut of a lirdnzo clocl;, chased nud glided, nro Included lu n dcwrlptioj, by Docorator nnd Furnisher, of clegoul und curioui clocks of tho present. A BOON TO PHYSICIANS. Bernd's Physician Office Register futuUxuluv Mil fcgjlJ. ,tJ lll'IWIII -J J3,rt.)r mi , mW flUA.' ,tytfWn. L uiueiu, ij i -i l im " - - o - - " I' t . . . . u u AC a u t-J v. ti . . . ' , . I . . . . : xl . J T p TiiittituiH)'jiMnnviAinn,nii,iiz:--l : iS) - !! i n ; i mi !502jb!: JjL'B0?,e6Cfli n :- --- zz ..... T.. .13? .t. . A I . Jt U T J . . 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The book Is prepared with especial rcfer.m:e to improving the system of recording calls, visits, etc. It is complete, simple comprehensive, and as a labor saving method of keeping accounts, will nt once commend Itself to every Physician In the land. Your attention Is called to the fact that the account ngnliut n patient rou an kstiri: ykaii Is contained within n space three Inches In width. This book Is nxi7 Inches; contains too pages; each page divided Into 7 spaces, thus providing for 700 ncoounts, contains a condensed cash account showing (on one page) cash receipts from both "regular" nnd "transient" patients for each day in the year, besides ., additional ruled pages for memoranda, such as "the address of nurses, b'futurc engagements" "private consultations," etc., etc. The book Is alphabetical!- Indexed on linen tabs, substantially bound Russia back and corners, cloth sides, spring ck, nnd nicely finished. Prices, 700 Account Office Register, $5.00. 1400 Account Office Register, $8.00 . BERND'S POCKET REGISTER. Its Advantages are as Follows o Posting No Transferring No Indexing. 3d. One Writing of Patient's name for entire year. 3d. It enables you to keep the run of your accounts without referring to uuxillary books. ' th. Can be commenced nt any time during the year. 5th. The price is far below the cost of keeping accounts In the old style, viz: Visiting List, Journnl and Ledger this book combining nil three. This cut shows book open, tw'M i-xtimfe similar to that jiowit aboit. Cipher code is embossed in gilt on Inside of cover. The Register when closed Is 4x7 Inches, convenient size to carry In pocket. The lines of the short leaf are adjusted to the long. When the short leaf Is turned to the right, the first half year Is visible. The Hook Is Gilt Edged, bound In Black Seal flexible with Inside pocket nnd clastic tablet. Contains condensed cash account, showing nta glancu Receipts from Regular nnd Transient Patients for entire year besides eight Memorandum Pages, Pencil nnd Holder, and is closed by a Silk Clastic Hand. Extracts from a Few of the Many Letters Received, I am gratified to say that for the first time In long years of practice, I am able to keep my nccounts without having to suffer the drudgery of cumbersome book ikceplng Dr. II. Tuholske, St. Louis. It Is just the thing I want. Dr. G. Swan, Hartford, Connecticut. The book is a treasure to any busy Doctor, It saves an amount of tedious work at the end of the month which Is particularly n-rcenblc. Dr. E. A. Chapoton, Detroit, Michigan. I have lost enough this A. m. to pay for the book.havlng to make out nn account In haste Dr. Jno. llo.irdman, Huffnlo.N.Y It Is by far tho most complete work of Its kind I hve ever met with shall take pleasure In recommending It to my friends In the profession. Dr, S. II. Chester, Kansas City, Missouri. 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