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Wichita eagle., 1888-09-26
A Wonderful Surgical Experiment.

A miraculous surgical experiment has
been performed at Buffalo by DR.. George
E. Fell. professor of physiology at the
University of Niagara. DR.. Fell is an en-
thusiastc vivisectionist, and has made a
number OF experiments whereby he claims
he has discovered means Of saving hui
man life after the patient has taken
poison Several weeks ago man named
Patrick Burns, who had been on de-
bauch, took large dose of morphia, and
was given up as dead. After Burns had
been unconscious for five hours, DR.. Fell
was called in. 1t had occurred to him
that if re had an artificial respiratory ap-
paratus he would be able to bring back
the patient to life. He had often applied
artificial respiration to dogs and cats at
college during his lectures, to show the
action of their hearts and lungs. Burns
was poor patient, and the physician had
very little hope of being successful. There
was no pulse, and only a slight flutter
around the region of the heart, which
showed that it had not ceased to beat
There were a number of physicians pres
ent, and the experiment was considered a
chimerical one as far as success was con-
cerned An incision was made in the
in the trachea. The blood which ooZed
from the wound was dark coffee color.
The lungs of the patient were useless, and
when air was blown into them they were
SO stiff that they could not contract Ar
tificial means was used, pressure on the
chest to expel the air and cause the eXpi-
rationS.
This was kept up for fifteen minutes be-
fore any change was noticed. The blood
soon became more arterial in color as it
came from the wound, and the face as
sumed lifelike expression. The mus
cles of the eyes twitched when pressed by
the finger. After a time the eyes opened,
and the legs and arms began to move.
Water was placed to the patients lips
and he drank greedily For two hours
the artificial breathing was kept up. The
tube was removed, and the wound was
closed with antiseptic dressing. The pa
tient, an hour after breathing was re-
stored, had an attack of delirium tremens,
the result of drinking. 1t took five men
TO hold him, and the wound commenced
to bleed afresh. This was stopped, and
when the poison passed from the system,
after three days the respiration increased,
and it was evident that the patient would
recover. In two weeks he was able to 90
out and attend to his business. DR.. Fell
used a very crude apparatus which he
employs in vivisection. He is now per-
fecting an inst ument which can be used
by an operator in such cases as the one
described. The discovery is valuable
one, and will be of great use to the scien-
titic world.-Derorest' Monthly.
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-26
A Story of Bishop Simpson

An incident showing his gifts is related
by his uncle. Late one Saturday night
he arrived at a town in the mountainous
region Of Pennsylvania, where he WIS a
total stranger. The next morning he
made his way TO the Methodist church
and accosted the pastor, telling him he
was brother in the ministry. Simpson
being extremely awkward and plain in
appearance, the pastor was half inclined
to omit the courtesy due brother preach
er, Of asking him TO deliver a sermon
II he inquired Of the bishop as TO his name
he must have failed to catch It, for he
certainly had no idea 20 whom he was
speaking. His request for the stranger
TO preach was therefore expressed in the
most formal and constrained manner
The stranger readily agreed TO ell the
pulpit, and the pastors chsgrin WAS evi-
dent, as he resigned himself TO his fate
The bishop preached one Of bis powerful
sermons. and everybody in the audience
whispered 70 lis ne3 2bbor, WHO Is her,
Before he had taken his seat the pastor
had him by the hand. sfWhst did you say
your nan7e wzs;'' Simpson - WHAT
Not the bishopy'' 'sThat is Whist they
cali me-" The minister instantly sp-arg
70 his feet and shouted, f3You have just
had the privilege Of listening 20 Bishop
Simpson Let Is sing Praise God from
whom al blessings fow.' "-American
Magazine.
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-26

saw some uEDC CLOUDS OF smoke forming over
the city They thought it was only the
autumn mist, which sometimes covered all
the horizon. but the smoke became blacker
and more dense, and great flames seemed to
hex the foot OF the mountains Soon the
central cone, where stood the temple of Mer-
curry, appeared TO be on fire, and tongues Of
flame shot up against the sky as il volcano
had suddenly burst into eruption.
Then only they began to think OF the warn
ings of the watchers, and their hands met in
mutual terror. Then only, Robert remem-
bered his oath and his perjury
30 Lydialr he cried, 1.-The predictions Of
the Diori1 are about to be fulfilled How
ever. il was not betraying nv promise to con-
fde my secret TO her who will be my well be-
loved spouse. Have you kept the precious
tablets, or have you given them TO your
father?r
II am much to be blamed replied Lydia.
The tablets were in my chamber, where no
one penetrates, locked II = Golfer of which
slone have the key. Each day leak at them.
as tblhk Of you. Yesterday morning tley
had disappeared, and today found them
again in their accustomed place. Another
has perhaps read the fatal secret 1t is Iwho
am the cause of the evil which menaces Us.
1t is upon my head that the thunder OF Tarann
should falls
You divine head is dearer to me than life
or glory. Do not distress yourself. rou are
not IN the least culpahle And see, the fire
seems to abate- 1t is prohsbly only dry
weeds burning over there on the mountains,
as st the festival Of the Luperca Let Us go
home and dream Of nothing but our hap
pinesSn
And, trying to reessure her. albeit not
without fear himself. he conducted lis be-
trothed to the house Of Balbuo. Then, hav-
ing ascertained that nothing IN the en~irons
revealed tie uyassncs of the snauar. hs 10
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-26
HOW SunuowerS Absorb Malaria

A recent observer of sunflowers attri-
butes their anti-malarial action TO their
absorption of water from the soil, as well
as to their accredited properties of absorb
ing malarial germs, and emitting much
oxygen. During June, 1886, quarter
of an acre of sunfowers exhaled in the
form of vapor an average of sixty-five
gallons Of water daily.-Arkansaw Trav-
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-26
The Confeder.s. co.ssitutios.

Mrs Gen + R. 4. Cobb Of Atlanta,
Ga. hiss TIE original draft Of the confed-
crate constitution a. II came from the
committee who drafted Il. II Is said that
Photographer Sarony, Of New York city,
owns the constitution as fnaly adopted
hy the Confederate conSrssS-New York
SIM
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-26
turned to his own dwelling.


A numerous band of Germans, while their
chief burned Augusto-Nemetum and tho
temple OF Mercury Du1niatus, turned toward
the plain. Having heard boasts of the wealth
Of Liusaunum, they crossed the Allier, and,
under cover Of the night, surprised the Sleep
ing city.
Robert was awakened by great tumult
He assembled the terrace of his house, and
saw with horror the flames devouring the
great city. Without delay he donned his
war costume, seized his two edged ak. and
fastened toward the dwelling of Balbuo
The place is already invaded by troop Of
barbarians He easily clears passage for
himself and reaches the vestibule. There he
encounters a frightful spectacle. Balbuo and
his sons are CORY corpses. Lydia, almost
nude, struggles in the midst of
the soldiers, who are disputing over
their prey. With uplifted az, Robert
falls upon them. Many he stretches at his
feet, the rest fly. Lydia, half dead, throws
herself into his arms; ne presses her to his
heart. He thinks to fee with her, but he
hears the ferocious cries of the conuuerors,
who surround the house. The light buildings
of the pottery are already consumed, and the
fire gains the principal edifice. There is no
means of escape.
Il have violated my OATH" cried Robert
''The archdruid's prediction is fulfilled, but
1 die happy, since die with you o Lydia.
my wife, love you!" and for the last time
his lips fervently press the lips Of his be-
trothed
At this instant cloud of smoke envelops
them. Lydia utters cry of horror, and they
disappear in the flames
Thus were annihilated the temple of Mer-
curry, whose ruins have since been partially
uncovered on the summit OF the Puy Dome,
and the town of Liusannum, with numerous
and wealthy cities. Thus were forever lost,
not only the secret of the Diorix, but also the
process of tho marvellous glazing OF the Gallo
Roman potters, which is vainly sought for
today. Such is the opinion Of the wise DR..
Plicque, who has recently found upon frag-
ment of pottery the ancient name of the
town of Lezoux, and whose curious memoirs
upon ceramics have thrown much light upon
the obscure history of Arvernie in the Third
century for The Argonaut from
the French of Gabriel Marc by T. f. Robert
son.
Wichita eagle., 1888-09-26
Employment for Prisoners

Oakum picking is doomed even in mill
tary prisons. Sir L. Du Canes last re-
port on the discipline and management OF
these institutions is full of testimony for
the more excellent plan of employing
prisoners On less monotonous and more
productive work. There is military
prison at Brixton, and here the governor
perceives steady amelioration in the
conduct of his prisoners. He attributes
this improvement in great degree TO the
pursuit Of industries which improve their
bodily and mental health--London News.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Attempted Assassination.

ST. LOUIS. Feb. 1O-Advioes from
Brownsville, Texas, give e brief account of
the discovery of a recent attempt to assas-
nate General Martinez, the Mexican revolu-
tionist, who is in exile at that place. The
story is that msjor of Mexican artillery
was sent to Matamorss ostenslbIy to inspect
battery there, but that he really was
under Instructions from the capitol to
secure the assassination of General MARITIME,
that two deserters from the Mexican army
were released from prison aud were prom
ised money to do the murder, that they had
another Mexican under the job, but that it
wss discovered by the General and that two
Of the conspirators have been ARRESTED and
put in Jail at Brownsville. The third man
escaped to the Mexican eide of the river.
The affair is said to have produced great
deal ofexcitement at Brownsville
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

NEW TRIAL GRANTED.-On the 11th OF
June, 1856, in the county of Spotsylvania,
two aged people--W. S. E. Waller and his
sister, Miss Jane Waller-had their resi-
dence, near Walters church, entered, and
both were badly beaten with clubs or other
blunt instruments. It was charged that the
crime was committed by two young colored
women living on the premises Dab
ney Waller and Jennie Boggs-who had free
access to the house, and that it followed
upon the white people discovering that the
negroes had been robbing them of money
Accused were tried and found guilty of un-
lawful assault, and their term of imprlson
ment fixed at two years. From the County
Court they appealed to the Circuit Court,
and being unsuccessful there, thence appeal
ed to the Court of Appeals. A large number
oferrors were assigned, all of which we're dis
posed of as of no consequence, and yesterday
Judge Hinton, who rendered the opinion of
the court, granted the woman new trial.
In the opinion of many the judgment of the
Court will necessitate the discharge of the,
prisoners, unless since the trial important
nav evidences has been discovered.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
NEWS OF THE DAY.

The Presidents reception to the army and
ravy last night Was the most brilliant OF
the White House entertainments.
The Baltimore Towboat Association will
send committee to Annapolis to protest
against 81 Appropriation for o new iceboat
for Baltimore.
Resolutions for the erection of monu.
ment to the late Spencer F. Baird, and ap.
pointing Andrew D. White regent OF the
Smithsonian. were adopted in the Senate
yesterday.
Mr.. Gladstone, in his speech in Parlia.
ment yesterday, congratulated the govern
ment On some aspects OF its foreign policy,
bat criticised the statements in the Queens
speech with r. ference to Irish affairs.
There are indications that the p aceful
influence OF Bismarck speech will be short
duration. Military preparations are going
forward in Russia, ard the Hungaria1s are
indignant at Bismarck's construction of the
Berlin treaty ith refer ence to Bulgaria.
The Maryland beard Of pub ic works mas
recommended to the Legislature the pur-
chase of Chesapeake and Ohio canal repair
bonds of 1878 out of moneys set apart for
the sinking funds of the State treasury end
in the Maryland Legislature yesterday
bill was introduced looking to the sale OF
the Chesapeake and. Ohio canal 10 1874
bondholdera.
More then 10, 100000 worth of oysters were
shipped from Maryland to all parts OF the
world this season. Over fifty thousand per.
sons ore employed in the industry in the
State, and it supports 500 schooners and
sloops. To enforce the law for the regulation
of these vessels the State maintains an 'oys-
ter navy" consisting Olive steamers, six
sohooners, and eight sloops.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Opium Smuggling.

SAN FRANCISCO. Feb. 10.-A special agent
of the Treasury has been here investigating
the reported opium smuggling and has dis
covered that the old ring which formerly
imported opium by the ton has been recon
structed AID is micro powerful than ever.
Two of the members of the old ring are in
prison although $4,000 was spent by their
confedsrates to obtain their release The
smugglers still at large, it is charged, have
formed a combination with Influential of.
fcers of the custom house and are not only
importing opium once more in large quaint
ties but Chinese silks Formerly all the
smuggling was done on the largest steam
ships plying between San Francisco and
Chioe The methods of the smugglers be
came 90 we'll known that this system was
abandoned and the smugglers have fleet
OF their own consisting of staunch schooners
that run in and out of San Francisco under
the guise of seal hunting schooners, without
being noticed by the custom house officers.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Badly Frozen.

eHEBoYaAN, Mich. Feb. 10.-Louis Ger
ard, young man employed as teamster.
attempted to cross the Straits last evening
and when part of the way across his team
broke through the ice and quickly disappear
ed. Gerard managed with great effort to
escape drowning and by running to keep
from freezing to death in his wet clothing.
He succeeded in reaching ish shanty on
the ice. He will probably die, as both feet
and hands were badly frozen. The intense
cold still continues, the mercury registering
80 below zero yesterday morning.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Letter FROM lsicI,mo nd.
Special Cor. of The Alexapdria GAZETTE.

RICHMOND, Va, Feb. 9.--The lve!ies
tilt that has taken place in the Senate this
winter occurred yesterday when Mr.. Nc
Donald, republican, offered d lengthy pre-
ambe and resolutions looking after tn.
States interest in thu Chesapeake and Ohio
railroad. The pairou in advocacy inlim
ted that the State had been defrauded hs
the company and argued that the guilty
parties should be placed lover yonder.'
pointing in the direction of the penitentiar,
General Wickham arose quickly and wi b
flashing eyes and besming countenance tx
claimed IF any man eays that am COT.
nected with fraudulent enterprise, | wi
place him by death where the hand OF God
will not reach him!" The gentlemen were
called 10 order and subsequently, both dis
claimed any personal reflection. That elm
pie bone OF vast contention, misunderstood
Ing was responsible for this consum ption
of the S ate's valuable time. A resolution
Was subsequently adopted authorizing The
sale of The States interest in the Chesapeake
and Ohio.
The uto ograpb8 Of Meesr5. Murray and
Wsr1, the alleged diamond thieves of Nor
folk, arrested here Tuesday, were tab on
prior to their departure for that city.
The bill to regulate commercein Virginia
commonly known es the general railroad
bill, will probably pass the House of Dale
gates to morrow.
Ex-poiceman John Gil! attempted to
commit suicide this evening by taking laud
anum. Prompt medical assistance ffustra.
ted the design. He has made similar az
tempts to depart this life. Iii thought that
he is demented.
A bill was introduced in the House to day
to create Board of Equalization of the as
SEISMIC OF real estate for purposes of taxa
ton. 1t provides that agricultural, timber
and mineral lands shall be classed as OF
three qualities, and that the board shall con.
sist of three mem ers who shall receive q
salary of 81, 600 each. B.P. o.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
ALEX ANDRIA.
FRIDAY EVENING FEBRUARY 10.

Mr.. JOHN WISE, the Virginia ce-presl'
dent of the national republican league, VINO
called tho recent republican convention III
.Rchmond to organize State and county
republican clubs, in letter to the national
republican clubs convention held IN Ne"
York prior to the call referred to- sale :
Financially we are all right, commercially
We are prosperous, socially it is delightful
here, politically we are rotten to the core.
We need clubs-hickory clubs" This shows
that Mr.. Wise is man Of many minds, for
rot long ago, if reports be true, ne
was utterly disguised with social affairs In
Virginia, ana soon after writing the quoted
letter, thought political clubs of more avail
than hickory clubs.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
S,oue, In the State Senate.

| a redo utlon WAS introduced in the State
s az yesterday by Mr.. Mcdonald provid
Ing for The appointment of a joint commit
tee Investigate the depreciation of the
sto, K of the G & O. R. r. from 800 abare
to $3.50 or SO The resolution recites the
tsct that the State years ago subscribed
81, ?62, 100 for stock in the cid Louisa and
Virginia Central roads, which were subse.
Quently merged into the Chesapeake and
Ohio Gen. Wickhsm, the receiver of
the road and Senator, ssked MIR. Nc
Donald if he referred to him in the resolu.
ton.
Mr. Mcdonald, in response, said he did
not charge the gentleman with fraud, but
that if he had been party to fraud he was
hut man, as others, and should be pun
ished in similar manner.
Mr. Wickham, in a very excited manner,
sprsng to bis feet, and, with his eyes flash
ing ire and shaking his fist, said "If the
gentleman dares to insiuuate that any con.
Germ in which am engaged is guilty of
fraud will place him by death where the
hand OF God will not reach him"
All the members present by this time had
dropped everything, and were paying sole
attention to the dispute.
To this declaration of Mr.. Wickham, Mr.
Mcdonald, while Lieut. Gov. Massey was
rappipg for order, said: am not afraid. I
have lived too long," He disclaimed in the
most emphatic terms any intention of re-
fectiug upon General Wickham in any way
whatever
The resolution was tabled by vote of 81
TOT.
Immediately after the defeat of this 1880
luton the Senate concurred 10 the House
resolution authorizing the board to sell the
State stock in the Chesapeake and Ohio.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

COURT OF APPEALS YEsTERDAY.-Stone
vs. Lewis. From the Circuit Court of Lou
ioun county. Affirmed, Judge Lewis de.
l.yeriug the opinion.
Woodson vs. Wood. From the Circuit
Court of Prince Edward county. Reversed,
Judge Lacy delivering the opinion.
Weiss vs. Hobbs From he Circuit Court
of Greensvile county. Reversed, Judge
Fauuteroy delivering the opinion.
Waller & Boggs vs.. the Commonwealth.
From the County Court of Spotsylvania
county. Reversed, Judge Hinton deliver
ing the opinion, Judge Lacy dissenting.
Fishburn vs.. Ferguson. Relocating de-
MED.
Belvin VS.. City of Richmond. Writ OF
error and supersedeas awarded to Judgment
rendered by the Circuit Court of the city of
Richmond on the 1st December, 1887.
Knopf vs. Richmond, Fredericksburg and
Potomac Railroad Company. Writ of error
and supersedeas awarded to judgment rem
dered By the Circuit of Caroline county on
the 4th of November, 1887.
Robins VS.. Armstrong, Gator & Co. Ar
gued by Capt. John S. Wise for appellants
and Judge George L Christian for appellees.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES Men Killed.

WILKEsBARRE, Pa, Feb. 10-At ten
o'clock this morning a severe shock was felt
in this city Shortly afterward it was learned
that violent explosion had occurred atDu-
points Powder Works at Wapwallopen,
twenty miles from here, and that four men
were instantly killed. Their names as given
are Peter Kishbaugh, George Stout. John
Hoffman and B. Betz. The explosion took
place in the packing house where several
tons of powder had been stored. The cause
of the accident is not known as yet.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10
Arrested.

LONDON, Feb. 1O-The police to- day ar
rested Mr.. Patrick O'Brien, nationalist
member OF Parliament, outside Of the Par
lament buildings, mistaking him for Mr..
Gilhooly, member for West Cork, for whose
arrest warrant has been Issued. Mr..
O'Brien was.taken.to Scotland Yard where
he was recognized by the officials and
promptly released. Mr. ]. D. Pyne. men,
Der for West Waterford, a nationalist, was
arrested on aIighting from cab outside of
the House OF Commons.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

TIE RECENT murder Of a man in hia own
house at Chicago by burgleEs, Whoss nois'
had awakened him. adds another to the il :
Vulnerable instances that demonstrate the
fact that burglars are always prepared for
murder, and that the only reason why the,
DO not murder all the inmates Of the house
they rob is that the latter are either not
awake. or, if they are, don't attempt to de.
fend their property. Every burglar puts
his life in the hands of the man whose house
ne attempts TO rob, and, ifthe latter be wise,
he will shoot without warming.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1888-02-10

WILL HAVE HIS SAY-In the Senate yes
terday Mr.. Riddleberger's resolutionsto con
slider tho ext.sdition treaty with Great BIZ
tain in open session coming up,
Mr. Riddleberger said that he heard itsug.
seated 5y Senators around him that there
was no occasion for further consideration Of
that matter, and he thong htthey We're prob
ably right He thought that the British
lions tail had been twisted by a vote of %
to 81; and he only wanted 20 state this fact
now in open session.
Mr.. Riddlebe-ger's alusion was to the
Vote in secret session yesterday. by which the
consideration of the treaty was postponed
Until next December.
The next resolution was that offered by
Mr.. Riddlebsrger to amend rule 81, so as to
have executive business considered in open
session.
Mr. Riddleberger said he had offered the
resolution looking to a change Of rules,
under which change he thought he could
get the so called British treaty considered
in open session.
Further remarks by Mr.. Riddeberger
were cut off by Mr Hawley, who rose to a
point of order, and said that the Senator
from Virginia was constantly and de6antly
violating the rules of the Senate
IT did not hear the remark of the Senator
from Connecticut" sad Mr.. Riddleberger.
Il make the point of order" said Mr..
Hawley, That the Senator's remarks are
out of order, because they are conscious
aud willful defiance OF the rules of this body
which he has taken an oath to support"
"The Senator from Virginia" said the
nrasidinp nfficar twill moi he narmitted TO
take up any matter of executive business
when the doors OF the Senate chamber are
Open"
81 wanted to ask the Chair, Mr.. Riddle
berger went on to expaiu, ito listen to
what 1 said; that wanted the resolution
disposed of. But do not propose here, or
anywhere else, to be called out of order at
all times and under all circumstances"
Further remarks were summarily cut off
by the presiding officer instructng the clerk
to read the next resolution.