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Evening star., 1877-12-10
AnluSenlenfA.

National 7Redter.-MiSs Louise Pomeroy
who has been very highly spoken of wherever
she has appeared, will begin an engagement
here this evening. LAS You Like It. has been
selected for the opening performance, with
Miss POmerOy as ROsalind" and Miss Carey
as Celia" The other characters will be as
Sumed by Mrs. GermOn, and MeSSrs. Haml-
ton, Lawrence, flanagan and Denham-a
strong east. Juliet Twelfth Night and
'Cymbeline" will follow.
Ihedter COmique.-The Red Riding Hood
female MINISTRIES hold the boards here this
week with full corps of variety artists i'm ad-
diiiOn. The programme promises to be very
enteTtaing.
Te5HOn Rolr.-The Art Club loan exhibition
of choice paintings is highly praised by all
who have seen il. The collection embraces
some very beautiful pictures which have been
carefully selected. The exhibition is open day
and evening.
Lincoln HGU.-Mr. Oakley Hall will deliver
his popular lecture entitled What will the
verdict be- here this evening under the man
aEement of Jarrett & Palmer. The Boston
press Is unanimous III the praise of this lee
ture, which was delivered there recently be-
fore large audience.
lfGSOnic Iemple-A phantom ball will be
given here tomorrow evening in aid of the
funds OF St. Johns Mite Association.
Lincoln HdH-COl. Robert G.. IngerSoIl will
lecture here on Wednesday evening on The
Liberty of Man. Woman and Child
Evening star., 1877-12-10
Sanitary Inspector Stewart Upon
Infant Mortality.

Editor StOr:-As so much has been said
about the number of cases of death from
'trisBauS Rosceptium," reported by me as
cause Of death in infantile life among the very
poor and destitute of the cities of Washington
and Georgetown, with whom in the inveStiga-
ticns as to "cdUse Of DEATH" my official duties
have most to de- would respectfully say that
am entirely responsible for the diagnosis in
snch eases. To satisfy public inquiry, have
requested of the board such Investigations as
the facts deserve, and the board has appointed
committee for that purpose. The experience
OF medical men in private practice, whose pro-
feSSiOnal calls and duties do not bring them i'm
contact with that class of very poor and deSti-
tute people, living i'm filthy, unventilated tene-
ment houses and Shanties, the only homes
available to a large class of very destitute
poor, where the conditions obtain and abound.
thus produce the type Of commissions so fatal
10 young infants, may very reasonably lead
them to express surprise at the number of
cases reported, and even doubt the correct
ness OF the diagnosis in some of the cases. |
have no doubt that the committee, after due
investigation, will find that have not exag-
gerated the facts. Respectfully, &C.,
w. u. STEWART, NJ. D..
Medical Sanitary Inspector Board of Health,
District OF Columbia.
WASHINGTON, December S, 1877.
Evening star., 1877-12-10
THE COURTS.

CRIMINAL COCRT-Jh6gS Oefn-
To-day the panel of the petit Jurors was
called, and Messrs. Robert Boyd, Amos Hill.
Pierce Shoemaker, VIM. Bryan. John Ross
Davis, George Ryneal. jr- aud w. B. jackson
were excused, and Messrs. Edward Cursor,
John Goss, Charles H. Bruce. w. X. Gill Ma
thias Hunter, David Clark. and w. III. Cork
hill We're summoned in their places.
POLICE CouRT-Judge Smell.
To-day, James Gallagher, colored vagrant
was sent down for 20 days Otis Wade. a
white razor flourisher was fined so or 80 days
in jail. Edward johnson, charged with en-
gaging in the business of produce dealer with
out license: s.. Edward Morgan, charged
with carrying. pistol; SO. VIM. Taylor,
breaking and detacing private property on Sd
street; continued. John Smallwood petit lar
ceny. second offence; grand jury. George
O,Rourke. larceny of fifty pounds Of lard and
keg from a butcher named Myers: 90 days in
jail. James Brewer, assault and battery on
Mary Miles; SO and cost or 30 days. John
ward, larceny of quantity of candies and
nuts from peanut stand on Pennsylvania ave
nue. - or Is days. Benjamin Smith, assault
ON Jos. McDaniels: s. and cost.
Evening star., 1877-12-10
Condensed Locals.

Have YOU next years calendar yets
Street lamps viii he lighted at S:30p. NJ, and
eNflnguiShrd at 5.S1 a. m.
From j. G. Parker. 6l9 9Th street, we have
The New York papers in advance of the mails.
MIR. Joseph L. Falls. recently deceased. left
n heGUest Of 500 To the WOmen'S Christian
Association.
The lSgHdoy Bulletin is the name of a
spTightly candidate ior public favor started in
Alexandria, Va. by ID. ". Whiting.
Judge DIN viii hold the Criminal Court this
week during the absence of Judge Macarthur
hCm the city.
not being able 10 reach her wharf, in George
town. on account of the bars in the chanhel
since the fTeshet, viii discharge her cargo 1T
The 6Th-street wharf in this city.
News has been received i'm this city of the
dfath in Kentucky OF Col NJ. \. Price, who
was Wei known mail contractor in the days
when there we're more stage coach lines than
railroads.
Mrs. Myra Clarke Gaines denies the anega-
tons in the bill fled against her III the Equity
Court here. as mentioned i'm Saturdays STAR
and says her answer viii soon appear upon
the record.
The conviction Of the ticket seaipers in Ealti-
more should be- regarded rs an awful warning
to the young man who stands ON the avenue
near oh street and attempts 10 thrust a hand
bill in ihe hands OF every paSSer by.
w. W. Rapicy today went on the bond of +.
w Brooks, indies ed with sawyer and HaineS
for conspiracy, in which ease a new trial has
been granted. The bond is in $4,000 for ap-
pearance of Brooks
The District Commissioners to-day gave
orders 10 Mr.. EHtWiSle. inspector of buildings.
tO go forward with the work of alterations aud
repairs of the old Unitarian Church to fit il
for the Police Court.
The Police Commissioners, accompanied by
Major Richards and Captain Brock. paid an
official visit to The TheateT COmiQue Saturday
night and came to the conclusion that the per-
tormanceS there are not of an obscene charac-
ter. as was represented 10 them.
The railroad managers who have charge of
the Long Bridge incurred the wrath of hun
aifeGS OF pedestrians and others Yesterday by
suddenly cutting on Gravel on that bridge from
sO'clOCk IN the morning until about o'clock
y. m, for the purpose of pulling out some Old
piles in the south draw. No previous notice
had been given OF this action, and not even
pains taken To station a man on the north end
10 give notice. consequently hundreds of pedeS-
frianS and many vehicles were not made
aware of the cut of until vending their way
The entire length of the bridge
Evening star., 1877-12-10
ALEXANDRIA.

ATTEMPT TO BREAK JAIL.-Iast night about
eleven O'Clock City Sergeant Lucas heard Il
smOthered sound, as of saving, proceeding
from the interior of the Jail. Placing Mr..
Teed, the turnkey, on guard. he entered the
corridor leading To the cells and found thaC
Ben Blanheim, Richard Carter, and John VIII
liamS, all cOlOred. had succeeded in saving
away the bars in their cell door and getting,
out, and had also nearly succeeded in saving
out the bars of the window leading to the iail
yard. They had their blankets and clothing
all in the corridor prepared for flight. The
men attempted to hide but were soon discov-
cred and put in the dungeon. This morning
they were searched. and two knives. which had
teeth cut i'm them, and had been used as saws
were found. They confessed to the sergeant
that they had been at work for about three
weeks covering up the marks of their work
with soap and whitewash. Blanheim and Car
ter being confined for robbery and Williams
for aiding prisoner to escape.
GOLD.-Mr. Atwell, who Is working the land
at ROslyn, where gold was recently discovered
yesterday found piece of quartz from which
ninety-seven penny weight OF gold We're eX-
tfacted.-f Gazette, Sth.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

THE BoY WHO WAS BURNED TO DEATH
IDENTIFIED.-The body Of the boy who was
found burned on Mr.. Saunders farm, about
eight miles above Georgetown, last WedneS-
day morning has been identified as that OF
George Foster, son OF John Foster, German
tailor, residing at No. 1S22 Wiltberger street
between and I and 9Th and 7th streets north
west. MIR. Foster visited Mr.. Saunders farm
Saturday and had the body eXhumed, which he
identified as that of his son. 1t appears he left
home on Wednesday for the Drove Yard, and
II IS supposed he lost his way, and. being cold,
sat down near the fire TO warm, when he was
taken with Spasm Ito which he was subjectl
and was burned before regaining conscious
ness.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

HOLIDAY GOODS.
PERRY 4 BROTHER
Are now Offering a very large and choice assort-
ment Of
LADIES, AND GENTS INITIAL HAND
cOL6kE6 B3RDERED sCALLoPED HAND
EMBR6iDERED DhANDKERCHIEFs,
SILK HANDKERCHIEFS,
SILK MUFFLERS,
BONNET AND GUINET BLACK SILKS.
CLOTH-SHADES COLORED SILKS,
PERINOT'S CELEBRATED KID GLOVES,
PER!N0T'S UNDRESSED KID GLOVES,
RICH SHAWLS.
SEAL-SKIN CLOAKS,
FUR-LINED SILK CIRCULARS,
LINEN DAMAsK TABLE CLOTHS, NAP
kINS TO match.
LUPIN'S BLACK GOODS,
BLACK CLOAKING VELVETS.
BLACK AND CoLORED VELVETS for trim
EVENING SILKS in all qualities,
BLACK BROCADE SILKS.
LIGHT-COLORED DAMASSE SILKS.
WHITE. AND COLORED GAUZES, BOU
RETTES, &C., &C., &C.
Persons I'm search of useful as well as orna-
mental'' HOLIDAY PRESENTS invited to
examine our Goods. which are marked in Plain
Figures, and at the LOWEST CASH PRICES.
~ One Price Onlv.
PERRY BROTHER,
PENNSYLVANIA AVENUE.
dec4-u Corner OH street.
Evening star., 1877-12-10
GEORGETOWN.

REAL ESTATE SALE.-Thomas DOwling, auc-
tiOncer sold, for 5. G. Davidson, trustee. Sat
urday evening, parts of lots numbered lis and
1l6, in Bealls addition, fronting q feet on
Green street, between Beall and Dunbarton,
improved by a twOStOTy frame, To Captain
James Goddard, for $i75-Subject to street i'm
prOvementS.
THE CASAL.-The canal authorities now
state that the water will not be on this level
before Thursday or Friday.
GRAIN.-1O0 bushels wheat by rail to III. Nj.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

AsTRoLoGIcAL.-A Washington gentleman
describing TO his Baltimore friend the beauti-
ful appearance of Venus and the moon on Sat
urday evening, said that 'all Washington was
looking at the sight from soon after sunset
until late in the evening" How did they
know what was to be seen?' quered the
Trend. "Oh! We all look at THE STAR
every evening and read il there" The Balti-
morean looked nOnplused and replied, then
you read the heavens here more than we do
Oh, no, not the heavens exactly; but THE
EVENING STAR il told us what we would see !:
and, as usual, We did see it, as our STAR is
Ofacular'' -
Evening star., 1877-12-10
LETTERS FROM THE PEOPLE,.
SlOW Time n fin al ,l,i a sas Irn n

Editor Sdr:-Please call the attention of
the directors, superintendent, or whoever has
charge of the cars on the Columbia railroad. To
the fact that they are working against their
own interest, as well as the interest of their
patrons who live along the line of the road. By
not putting more ears on. or at least maxim 2
some arrangement by which the cars may be
run little closer together, as they now have
10 wait from To II minutes for a car. Please
do this and Oblige A PASSENGER.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

THE GREAT QUESTION SErTLED.-NObOdv
doubts that danger turks behind Cough or
Cold. How tO cure these forerunners of Con-
sumption, has been the only question. Ii is q
question no longer. 1t is triumphantly an
swered every day and every hour, by the ben
efcial and astonishing effects of Ha,e's K0ReH
Of HorehOund and Tar. Taken i'm time. thi,
preparation is specific for every disease of
the lungs. tending to fatal issue.
Pike's IOOthdche Drops cure TOOthache in
one minute. Sold by all Druggists at 25c. eos
Evening star., 1877-12-10

In ORDER to experience the unspeakable re-
lief of change from an enfeebled and unrest
ful to vigorous and tranquil condition of the
nervous system, the nervous invalid should try
a course of HOstetter'S Stomach Bitters. I'm
der the bracing and soothing influence of that
benign tonic and neryine appetite returns, di
gestiOn becomes complete and painless, and
sleep reyisitS weary eyes.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

MASONIC ELEcTIoNs.-At the annual convo-
cation of Lafayette X. A, Chapter, No 5, the
following officers were elected to serve the en-
suing year: William G.. Powers, HIP: Ellery
Z. Ford, E.k.; Horace A. Whitney, EFT: j.
A. Griffith, treasurer; r. j. BlakelOck, secre-
tary.
AT regular communication of Warren
Lodge, No. 8, r. a. A. NJ. held December 5th
Henry Clay was elected w NJ Harris Gordon.
S.W.; Hillory Davis, J.W.; Silas Holmes trea.
suIer: Thomas L. Bell secretary
Evening star., 1877-12-10
LOCAL NEWS.
Amusements. &c., Tonight.

NoficaOl Ttc0teF.-LOuiSe P0meTOy in ''As
You Like it."
TTeGter COIHiQJie.-The Red Riding Hood
female Ministries and varieties.
Vernon ROlr--ATt Club Loan Exhibition of
Choice Paintings. Open day and evening.
Lincoln HgH.-Leeture by Oakley Hall.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

To LADIES AND GENTLEMEN-We wish to
call attention to A. Fischers Chemical Scour-
ing and Dyeing Establishment, No. 906 G street,
near 9th street. BY promptly adopting the
latest improvements, whether Of American or
European invention, he is enabled to do his
work i'm manner not to be eQualed by those
rot possessing these facilities. His cleansing
and dyeing Ladies' and Gents Suits are in
fact, the cheapest in the city on account of his
superior work. Give him call-9O6 G street.
Punctuality guaranteed. Gents Suits dye1
and pressed for $275; Gents Suits cleaned and
pressed for g.
Evening star., 1877-12-10
CLOTHING.

AND FINALLY,
WE PRESENT THESE FIGURES.
NOTE THIS ITEM:
s6.....- 50. q. S.......s IS
l. the Price 10 which
We Have Reduced Our
So. sio.......GOod Fun $3.50
READ THIS CLAUSE:
sic ...... SIG .....sle. SIC
l. the Regular Prics
~ salts We ofer for
S1o.......- $40 SO $40
PERUsE THIS PARAGRAPH.
We Have Marked oar
S22. ......F + ne BuSiness Iit...... So
Down as Low as
SIS .... SIS ......si5
OBSERVE THIS POINT:
Our Elegant and Popular
$3.50 Leading Fine sIit......sSo. $50
l. Actually Marked Down 20
s2o...... So. so .......s9o
Two Considerations
Induce This Tremendous Reduction.
FIRST:
We are Largely overstocked
with Winter Clothing.
SECOND:
We are DeIeTmined
To sell Cut Clean
Before lie Season Advances too far.
SELECT NOW
FROM Il Full ISsORTYENr.
HABLE BROTHERS,
WEy AND BOYS CLOTHEERS.
dec7-tr Cor SEVENTH AND ID srprrre
Evening star., 1877-12-10
CITY ITEMS.

SAVE . per cent. by making your purchases
of pure wines and liquors for the holidays al
Chris. Xander's, 9ll 9TH street northwest. Cali
fOrnia wines speciality. 10,12l
Evening star., 1877-12-10

RELIABLE HELP for weak and nervous S,if-
ferers. Chronic, painful, and prOstrating dis
eases cured without medicine. Pulvermach-
er's Electric Belts the grand desideratum
Avoid limitations. Book and Journal with par
ticulars, mailed free. Address Pulvermacher
Galvanic Co., New York city. 6,25,d&kly
Evening star., 1877-12-10

THE REASON WHY all housekeepers and
others use the Aladdin Security on Is that no
accident has ever occurred from its use. 1t is
the best i'm the world. All stOrekeepers sell it.
Try it, and you will have no other. Take moth.
ing but Aladdin,
Evening star., 1877-12-10

Buy your boys and children's overo oats and
ulsters at the Boys Clothing House of b. Rob
insOD & Co. G)9 Penna aye-ddI
Evening star., 1877-12-10

THE "GYPsEY's GIFT is now the standard
and only specific for the prompt and radical
Lieut.. GessfOrd, and Officer jenkins, of the NJ.
Police. Sold by druggists generally. n,3,eOl
Evening star., 1877-12-10

READ the new advertisement of G.. NJ Tow
son Co. Blankets. all prices: plain dress
goods, l5c. knickerbocker dress goods l2I$c
caShmeres carpets at cost cloth for men and
boys wear Our entire stock will be offered
this day about cost. c. NJ. TOwson & Co., go
Pa. av., south side, near Ith st.-AdCt.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

DIR. BANNING, the inventor OF the celebrated
Banning brace may be consulted for four days.
See ad.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

The above Oil can be had at George Ryneal,
Jr.s, 639 ID street northwest. lltSl:
Evening star., 1877-12-10

AvENA. or Oaten Grits. is far superior to any
oat meal in the market-either foreign or do
mestic. Try 1t. Your grocer has il i'm pound
packages, or call at 643 Louisiana avenue (up
stairs) and get FIRE sample package. H. col:
Evening star., 1877-12-10

ANOTHER HIGHWAY ROBBERY.-Quite early
yesterday morning the capitol police heard an
outcry in the street outside the capitol
grounds, and on repairing TO the place found q
stranger lying on the side walk, his head
bleeding and showing marks of rough usage
On inquiry il was found that he had been i'm
in the railroad service and had been paid OFF
and was under the influence OF liquor, and
that he had been knocked down and robbed OF
Evening star., 1877-12-10
w A T. c H L 3.

COUNTRY SAUSAGE. eCRAPPLC- - c.r
~ Be had st No. eos Centsr Earfet, bstSssn 7iS
y yS n1ss sd sfFtS ~ snS ss Hdrsss Lis:-
Evening star., 1877-12-10

SPECIAL NOTICE.-On account of the great
rush for the cheap dry goods at CaTter's, 70I
Market Space the store will be closed two
tunity to buy the cheap dry goods Remem-
ber. February ], 1873, the store will be posi-
tiyeiy clOsed.-Adrt.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

YOUNG's PATENT DETERGENT is the finest
cleansing material ever invented. Sold by
druggists and grocers. tr
Evening star., 1877-12-10
Indications To-day.

OFFICE OF GRIEF SIGNAL OFFICER
Washington, December lOth, 1s77. I
For New England, the middle states, and
lower lake gions falling barometer, south
erly winds yeeTing 20 westerly and northwest.
ard warmer. partly cloudy and clear weather,
are probable, with possibly occasional light
rains or snow from last To first district, and
followed by rising barometer.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

The WASHINGTON CRY DENTAL. Sorrrrv
held It's annual meeting Saturday EVENING and
e.ected the following officers: President. 1)r n
b. donaldson; vice president. DIR. H C. ThOmn.
rep. sec, DIR. j. Curtiss Smithe; treasurer. M
lewis; librarian. DIR. j. l.. Wolf, and essay
Isl Ior the next annual meeting, DR.. j. b. Ten
Evening star., 1877-12-10

A COLD BAPTIZING.-Rev. Henry Bailor. of
the Rehoboth Baptist church, feolored) hap
tized ten converts I'm the Eastern Branch. OF
Buzzard's Point, yesterday. in the presence Of
nearly two thousand spectators.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

HIGHWAY ROBBERY. Col. +. A. Seeley
while on his way along Massachusetts avenue
near 2d street, Saturday evening, was knocked
down by some one unknown, and robbed. Hi
head was seriously bruised in several places
ms pockets cut out, and his watch and a dia-
mond ring taken from him. He was carried
TO his home by a policeman.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

HE FIRE ON SATURDAY.-The alarm from
DoA IS, saturday afternoon was for the burn.
tin,su, NIL mousse, NO 3o9 I'd street southeast. The
puilding was entirely consumed. the loss being
petween s4e1 and 800 covered by insurance.
accident. S S'o Va ga
Evening star., 1877-12-10

MARINE DROWNED IN THE CANAL--Officer
Hellmuth yesterday found the body of a man
noatlng IN the canal at the corner of e. and
South Capitol streets. II was dressed in the
uniform OF marine, and word was sent to the
navy yard. The body was identified as that
ot August Ahalb. The coroner, after viewing
tSe remains, decided that il was case of acct
1ental drowning, as there were no marks OF
sosnee- Ihe body was then turned over to
tAe 1rt0ldS Of the deceased for burial
Evening star., 1877-12-10

bABf IN THE BUNDLE.-Saturday evening
2 colofed woman. living at So q street nortb
Sest, was called on by white woman with n
Ea,ndle IN her arms, who asked permission to
and she came in and soon afterward left the
bundle with little girl i'm the room and de-
parted. A fine female child was found In the
bundle and was sent TO 81. AIMS Asylum
Evening star., 1877-12-10

WAsH -FOUR KITCHEN TINS, TABLES,
IAke4SI, n yoa wood hsve then cisan. ocls-tr
Evening star., 1877-12-10

Ii THE BEST GRADES AT THE LOW
IA est market prices i'm frst-class FANCY AND
DOMESTIC DRY GOODS.
60 pieces DRESS GOODS 10y. IS, 80, 25 and 37Jk
per yard, all cheap and desirable, at
j. W. COLLEY'S,
noN24-tr 6O1, corner Sth street. Market space.
Evening star., 1877-12-10

RLANKETS. FLANNELS. sHFETINGs.
ID BED SPREADS. TOWELS, NAPKINS,
TABLE LINENS, CLOTHS and CASsIMERES
for men and boys.
All very cheap at
j. W. COLLEY-s,
nov24-u sou Sth ST. and Market space.
Evening star., 1877-12-10
ADJUSTMENTS.

L>ORD'S OPERA HOUSE.
THREE NIGHTS AND SATURDAY NATL
NEE
ONLY. COMMENCING
THURSDAY. DECEMBER 13.
The original and only
HAyERLY MINSTRELS.
J. II. HAVERLY....... ................,,. Proprietor
L.
The Largest and Most Complete Minstrel Com
Art! -
GREAT COMEDIANS. 6
BILLY RICE John GIIRFRT
lKANh 1lSHMAN. BILLY CARTER,
BILLY WEIGH. Johnny RICE
The celebrated CALIFORNIA QUARTETrE,
Barher'S Soto Orchestra and Brass Band-teD in
number. Observe the popular prices
General Admission. 80 Cents: Gallery. % Cents:
Reserved Seats. % Cents Extra. d10
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-02-01

IL you HAVE pELIcATI puny. pale
children, give them Dr.. ]. b. M,Lean's
Strengthening Cordial and Blood Purih.
or. twill give them strength. vitality
and vigor, purify and enrich then blood.
DR.. j. II. Mclean, Sl4 Chestnut, st.
Louis.
The Wheeling daily register. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1864-1878, 1877-02-01
TaImage's Sermon to the Doctors.
From the New York World.

FROM the new 1Ork "Orlu.
Cieroo said there was nothing in which
men so approached the gods as in the
cure of other men. God has honored
this profession all the way through, from
the days when the good Samaritan
worried kindness and health with his
heIlebore and poultices, down to last
weeks autopsy. The profession is
noble one. The doctors for centuries
have honored God and fought back
death with their keen scalpels. If one
would see what the doctors have done
for ma men, for one example, let US
look two centuries back into dungeons,
cold, clammy, rotten, with prisoners
chained 10 the walls, filthy, naked and
abandoned land now turn to our Bloom
ingdale, rich as a palace, curtained, car
peted and sofaed, and luxurious enough
for princes There was time when Jen-
ner was derided, and when small wits
csricatured him riding on cow and cir
culated the report that as the result OF
his operations horns had actually grown
out of the toreheads of innocent people,
III d that other innocent people had be.
como so demented as always TO be obliged
to chew cuds, AnG then chloroorm,
that heaven. descended mercy of God-it
was Sir James Y. simpson who gave US
that. Blessed be God for that wet sponge
or phlal by means Of which we may
have clinic in a nursery. Alas for bat
tletelds without chlorotorm! The sold
Ter. boy, alter q few breathings from that
magic sponge, torgets his gunshot
wound and his shattered limbs. and
dreams under the knife, of piece and
home and heaven. The child wakes up
from an operation which, unaided, hu-
man nature could not bear, and says,
Father, what's the matter; what's Doc
tor been here for?' Doctors now in the
courtroom with unerring chemical analy.
sis; doctors understanding and practic
ing hygiene, so that now we read, as IN
a dream, the tales written upon those
monuments in ancient cities, which tell
ofthe plague and Of mercitul visitors
stumbling across the graves OF those they
had come to save. What have the doc
tors not done for longevity From the
time of Adam the span OF human life d.
minished until it measured forty and
thirty and then fifteen years. But in
the sixteenth century medical science
came IN and longevity rose again, and
now the average of lite is forty years,
and it will be fifty and sixty and seven
ty. The time is not far distant when
u man will have no right to die before
ninety, and perhaps the centennial baby
will not be exceptional IN livingto one
hundred years.