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Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-27

ate sized aneurism Of the femoral artery.
An operation was proposed to him, to
which he readily assented, but upon enter
ing the theater he tainted and finally died
from fear. And such shocks have cured
disease as well.
1.-THE Washington Post Of Feb. 7, 1889,
announced that Mrs. Sibley, the aged wild
ow of the late General Sibley, died of grief
and disappointment upon the refusal OF
congress to pay q claim she had against
the government.
1.-THE Nashville Journal of Medicine and
Surgery. 1872, reports case of one Maze,
O private in the Confederate army, whose
limbs had become so stiffencd by acute
rheumatism that he was absolutely help
less. At tho battle of Cedar Creek, Maze
was sitting in q wagon when shell burst
a few feet from him. He jumped from tho
wagon with an agility that would have re-
flected credit OH the soundest limbs and
started at pace that few ablebodied men
could have kept up with. The cure was
complete.
Surgeon Charles Smart Of the surgeon
generals office said: II have seen many
men very badly frightened, but I cannot
say that I ever saw one frightened to death,
although I can readily believe soldier
could be, provided he was suffering with
what we call irritability of the heart. 1t
was common in the war, when soldiers
were under extraordinary exertion-such
as going at double quick in order to gain
a position before the enemy could get to it
that some of them would be utterly out
+l>n;r haa rtc hpOt
so rapidly that they would be totally ex-
hausted. This started disease, which
thereafter prevented them from enduring
even slight exertion or any mental ex-
citement, so that can easily suppose that
an abnormally nervous man, hearing the
first shot and knowing that his company
was soon to be engaged, might be seized
with palpitation, and in the rush to the
front drop with heart disease-frightened
to death. His dread of being killed would
set his heart to heating rapidly, and the
exertion to keep up with the command
would cause death. cannot think that a
man in perfectly sound health, both men-
tally and physically, could be frightened
to death, but with an individual having
the heart disease it Is possible, perfectly
possible.
Captain Purman, at present an exam1n-
or in the United States patent office, who
commanded q company in Wisconsin reg
iment at the battle Of Shiloh, relates that
a man of his command named Pease was
80 frightened in the "hornets' nest" that
he was seized with Mysteries or convul-
sions, and being taken to hospital died
two days afterward. He had no disease
and no wounds, but the attending physi-
clans reported it to be case Of nervous
prostration produced by fear.
"I don't think ever knew a case where
a man was scared to DEATH" said General
Schofield. "I am quite sure never did.
have seen men paralyzed so as to be alb
solutely unconscious Of what they were do
ing and yet not show any disposition to
run away. They were dazed and would
load their guns and fire them into the air,
but a man with any trouble Of the heart l
have no doubt might be killed very quick
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-27
tat aaritultura and Commercial sntersts of the South

in Aberdeen, Scotland. AL old professor
was obnoxious to the students, and to
punish him they arranged practical joke.
Entering his room at night masked, they
bound him and took him to carriage,
which was driven around for half an hour
to make him believe that he was being car
ried out of the city. Then they took him
to room. where O mock trial was held,
and he was sentenced to death. They pre-
pared an executioner's block, compelled
him to kneel and place his head upon it,
and then struck him across the back OF
his neck with damp cloth. The shock
produced apoplexy, to the CONSERVATION OF
the students, who hastily carried his body
to his own room and left 1t on the f1ooE In
such position as to lead to the belief that
he had fallen in fit when alone.
DR.. John S. Billings, curator Of the
United States Army Medical museum, who
is recognized as authority on any subject
he undertakes to DISCUSS, says eyes, " with
a proviso.
"No case has ever come under my per-
sonal observation, but I know enough of
the power Of mental impressions upon the
vital organs to believe that the numerous
instances ClUeQ ny WFlltIS INDY po VI oOI
that convulsions or paralysis and even
death from failure Of the hearts action
may be caused by strong emotions. The
sudden frightening Of child In jest has
frequently caused fatal illness and epi1ep-
tic conyulsions."
"Have you ever known Of a soldier being
frightened to death in battle?"
mo"
"Do you believe such a thing ever oc-
curred2"
II do not know. 1t is possible, but l
don't see how q man who could be fright
ened to death could pass the physical tests
necessary to become soldier"
'"In all of the records Of the surgical and
medical corps in the late war has any such
case been brought to your attention"
"No. But will admit 1t to be possible
that in certain diseases Of the heart a strain
or shock will stop its action. The exercise
of walking up flight Of stairs might re-
suit fatally. You can readily see how an
artery that was ready to break would,
when q strain was put upon 1t, rupture
easily. Apoplexy is.produced by abnormal
pressure upon the arteries Of the brain.
Several cases are on record where the fear
of surgical operations has produced death.
The London Lancet reports case Of col
ored man of middle age, robust and In good
health, who was laboring under moder-
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-27

the fatal instrument CT tho suicide, f't
can fright or terror or any other vlo!c {
emotion stop the beating of tire hum''
hearth
Ex-Surgeon General Moore Of the arriy'
said: "It is entirely possible for man to
be scared to death. He may be killed by
joy or by grief or by any other intense
emotion, if he has weak heart or Is keen
ly susceptible to external impressions. l
have within my own knowledge case of
q man who died from Joy upon the receipt
of message Of great Importance. He was
30 affected that he fell dead. have known
men also to be temporarily disabled by ex-
cessive fear. A man turns pale when he is
frightened. Paleness is sign of disor-
dered condition of the blood. The blood is
forced back upon the heart, and if the yes
sells of the heart are weak they burst, and
death ensues. Fright or any other strong
emotion might cause apoplexy."
Representative Henderson Of Iowa re-
ports a case, which was told him by his
brother as having occurred In medical
college at which the latter was. student
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"What can do TO be released from ar
resH'
swers, and of course you'll have to apol-
ogize to Captain Chester for your last
nights language
"That, Of course, though you will ad-
NIT it looked like spying Now let me
ask you, Did he tell you who the lady
wasp
"No; told him."
"How did you know?"
"By intuition and my knowledge Of
previous circumstances.
1--WE have no time to discuss it. I
make no attempt to conceal it now, but
I ask that, on your honor, neither you
nor he reveal it.
"And continue to let the garrison be-
Iieve that you were in Miss Renwick's
room that CHASTITY night?' asked Armi-
tage dryly.
Jerrold flushed: 81 have denied that,
and would have proved my alibi could
I have done so without betraying q
woman's secret. Must I tell?"
$50 far as I am concerned, Mr.. Jer-
rold, =" said Armitage, with cold and re-
lentless meaning, "you not only must
tell-you must prove-both that nights
deings and Saturday nights, both that
and how you obtained that photo
graph"
'cMy Godl In one case it is wom-
ans name. In the other I have prom
ised ON honor not to reveal it.
"That ends it then. You remain here
in close arrest, and the charges against
you will be pushed to the bitter end. l
will write them this very hour"
TO BE CONTINUED.
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Iy by fear or any other intense excitement. 1"

ly by fear or any other intense excitement. "
Assistant Adjutant General Vincent of
General Schofelds staff said: II never
knew a soldier to be scared to death. I
never heard of such o case, but can real
ize that one might occur. know from ex-
perience that men, and women also, under
great excitement or under the conditions of
fear, frequently are. affected with palpita-
tions, which when thrown upon diseased
heart might result fatally"
General Daniel e. Sickles said: II would
readily believe such thing to be possible,
although cannot say that I ever knew OF
a case"
General Joseph Wheeler, the famous
Confederate cavalry commander, said: II
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who does. It was the handiwork of the
Tonto Apaches and came from the other
side of the continent.
"You mean it was''-
Exactly. An Indian moccasin."
Meantime Mr.. Jerrold had been max
ing hurried preparations, as he had
fully determined that at any cost he
would 60 with the regiment. He had
been burning a number Of letters when
Captain Armitage knocked and hurried
ly entered. Jerrold pushed forward a
chair and plunged at once into the mat
ter at issue:
''There is no time to waste, captain.
I have sent to you to ask what can do
to be released from arrest and permitted
to 60 with the command"
: "Answer the questions I put to you
the other night and certify to your an
Yorkville enquirer. [volume] (Yorkville, S.C.) 1855-2006, 1895-12-27

A group of scientists, soldiers and states
men were gossiping at the Cosmos club, in
Washington, when somebody asked a IA
nous army surgeon, who served through
two wars and is now upon the retired list,
whether 1t was possible for man to be
scared to death, and they fell into remi-
niscenoes, says w. E. Curtis in the Chicago
Record. Fear has often sought and guided
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TO BE CONTINUED.
Do MEN DIE OF FRIGHT?
A Symposium by Medical Men
and Military Officers.
HOW FEAR AFFECTS THE HEART.

II That Organ Is Not Sound, Death May
Ensue, Though Few Such Cases Are Re-
corded-How Soldiers Behave In Battle.
Cowardice Physical Weakness.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11
RECOGNITION
May Be Granted Cuba By Pan
American Countries
Provided That the Present Revolt
Makes Much Headway.

There is discussion in political cities at
Washington, ID. C., over tie possibility that
the pan-American countries may In the future
act jointly in the recognition Of the belliger-
ency OF the Cuban insurgents. Although
the reyOlutiOnists will have to make further
progress before reaching point where any
or all Of the count ries would feel justified in ex-
tending belligerent rights to them. the question
of joint recognition is being seriously
asitated among diplomats Of South and Cen
trail America. Pan-American representatives
here have been anXiOusly waiting TO see what
Secretary Olney will do. and the suggestion
has been made informally to the department
that is would be good plan for the United
States and all South and Central American
countries to act in concert, either as to the
recognition Of the insurgents or as to the
Independence Of Cuba, whenever the proper
tine arrives.
II has already been reported that Mexico
aud Venezuela have decided to grant beiiger-
eut rights. If this is the case the represent
atiyes Of the re- pective countries In Wash
ingtOn have not been advised Of it, 1t is ad-
mitted by those concerned, however, that the
insurgents mast make greater headwat be-
fore it will be entirely safe for the United
States, or any other republic, to recognize
them. The proposition for Joint action is
based upon the possibility Of insurgent VIC
tory in engagements which are likely soon to
occur.
One Of the leading South American diplo-
mats said recently that there would not be
much difficulty in obtaining united recOgni-
ton OF the insurgents, if the countries COLI
cerned could be reasonably certain that such
action would 50 enhance the strength Of the
Cubans as to insure their ultimate success.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11
PLATFORM FELL.
Accident at the Laying OF Corner
stone at Lorraine, o.

A frightful accident attended the laying Of
the corner stone for the new ST. Mary's
Catholic church In Lorraine, o. Five thou
sand people were gathered around the iOun-
datiOn for the new structure when the priests
were about TO begin the services.
The foundation for the building extended
about 10 feet above the basement bottom and
on this was erected a platform where the
ceremonies were to be held. More than
900 persons were standing on this platform
when a sec ion Of it, containing about 800
people, sank beneath its burden and Prcclpi-
lated the people into the excavation.
The section which gave way was in two
wings. and rs it sank it formed a trap for
the people, from which there was little
chance to escape. The pit resembled an in
yerted roof OF very steep slant, the ends
being closed up 10y stone walls, aud into
this were crowded men, women and children
in one struggling heap. A. the floor gave
way a great cry went up from the multitude
Those at the top Of the mass escaped
easily, but when the Iit was partly eMptled
those victims still entrapped could not clam
ber up the steep sides and they trampIed
each other like 50 many wild creatures. the
strong getting on top aud the weak being
crushed beneath the great weight.
Although there We're 1000 people ready to
rush to the rescue they could render very lit
tie aid to the helpless prisoners in the pit,
aud several minutes elapsed before ropes and
ladders could be procured. When assistance
finally reached the unfortunate victims one
had already been trampled to death and
others were fatally injured.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11
MISPLACED SWITCH.
Two Men Killed Outright and Sew
eraI injured a. Result.

A fast freight was piled up at Blackstone
junction, Mass, on the n. Y, n, Ii. K II.
railroad and two Of the crew We're killed
outright One man will probably not survive
his injuries The wreck is the worst that
has occurred on the Worcester railroad for
many years, and was the result of an attempt
to inaugurate the new right hand system OF
running all trains on the road.
There was something the matter with II
SWITCH for instead of being placed on the
main line on the right, as trains are now
seen, 1t led to the siding that runs to the en-
gine turntable located at that point. The
turntable was askew and the locomotive OF
the fast freight pitched head foremost into
the pit and under its immense weight there
was crushed out the lives of engineer "Chet'
LawtOn, who is known all along the railro Ids
of southern New England, and Edward Fay,
the head brakeman.
The escaping steam scalded their remains,
and when taken out they were crushed,
mangled and burned almost beyond recogni-
ton. George Monroe, the middle brakeman on
the train. was crushed, scalded and badly IN
jured in many ways. He will probably not
survive. Fireman Albert Holden, who was
in the cab when the train made the lurch into
the turntable pit, had a remarkable escape by
jumping. He was, however, cut about the
face head and body.
John Montells escape was miraculous. lie
was in a car with horses, and the first he
knew of the accident a horse pinned him
against the side of the ear, and the ear
stopped with great hole in front of him, out
of which he stepped to the ground, little in
mred, One horse followed him. John Muir
phy. the conductor, and brakemen Byble and
Mcdonald escaped serious iniur but all
were more or less shaken up in the wreck.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11

This year has broken the record IN
yachting circles. There are in this
country over 225 yacht clubs, with
probably more than 5000 yachts, and
each has had it's full number of regat-
tas and sails during the season. be-
ginning last fall, yacht builders have
been driven with business new boats
to be built and old ones to be over
hauled Not only is this interest man
ifested in coast towns, but in the in
terror it is active. you have no
idea," said d Chicago man not long
ago, show interested the West is in
Yachting" Chicago herself has never
taken such an interest or had SO many
Yachts on the lake. 1t is so OF DE.
troit, Cleveland, Toledo and other
towns. Even little lakes like Geneva
and Pine, in Wisconsin, and Mime
tonka, in Minnesota, have one or more
clubs. And from England, France
and Italy come stories of the same en-
thusiasm new boats built, new clubs
organized.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11
IN NEW ENGLAND.
Interesting Items Of News From
Maine to Connecticut Shores.

Ebenezer L. Thayer of North Adams, Mass.
aged l02, died. lie was "a native OF Yves
Stockbridge. volunteer in the 3lst Massa-
chusettS regiment, and his pension was his
sole support the past two years.
The stable owned by Charles s. Garland
on Central avenue, Dover, n. H., was totally
burned, together with q large amount of fur
nture owned by MIR. Garland and Mrs. c..
B. ShackfOrd, which was stored in the build
ing.
Fire in the large stock house of the Fall
Mountain Paper Company, at Bellows Falls,
VT, containing 800 bales of cotton waste,
caused damage to the building and stock
of about 81, 800. The cause was spontaneous
combustion.
After q spirited trial at Brunswick, Me-,
George l.. Trun charged with selling unmar-
ketable fowl, was acquitted by Judge Plum
mer, neghbors Of the defendant testifying
that they saw the birds killed and they were
not the ones which died of suffocation.
The Jury in the Albee murder trial of Plym-
outh. \. H., returned verdict of not
guilty. Lawyer Osborne made the opening
argument for the defense. The burden OF
his plea was that the testimony of the wit
nesses was unreliable, inasmuch as they had
frequently been known to tell falsehoods.
Judge H Hervey W. Bookstaver and Julien
II. Davies of New York have subscribed for
large blocks of the stock for the hotel to be
located on Newport, r. |. beach, near their
summer residence The Boston capitalists
interested are, A. +. Esterbrook, L. b. Hall,
+. De Wolfe Roach and Henry II. Clark. A
dozen Newporters are also subscribers
Nearly $780, 900 worth OF stock has been sub
scribed. 1t Is proposed to build this winter.
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11
CONTROL NEW ENGLAND.
Made in Consolida-
ted Roads Annual Report.

The 24th yearly general statement OF the
affairs of the New York New Haven & Hart
ford Bairoad company for the year ending
June 30 last, was issued by the officials OF
the company at New Haven, CT. 1t says:
"The New England Railroad Co., at the
writing of this statement possesses property
formerly known as the New York New Eng
land. Its lines reach many points in south
ern New England which are also served by
the roads of this company. AT most of these
points separate organizations are main
tanned. 1t is apparent that if the manage
nlent Of the two properties is unified the ex-
pense of each can be diminished materially
by the consolidation. upon equitable terms,
of agencies, yards and freighthouses at these
points, and also that the customers of each
company can enjoy the benefits of the facili-
ties belonging to both.
THE properties will then yield the best
results to each corporation and to the public.
Your directors have, therefore, accepted an
offer for the delivery, prior to the annual
meeting, of a majority of the capital stock
of the New England Railroad Company, and
have also purchased $4,000, 600 Of its new 5
per cent mortgage bonds. But it is not pro-
posed to make any consolidation with or
lease of the New England railroad
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11
FRIEND OR FOE.
Great Britain Must Be One or
the Other.
Foreign Invasion Must Not Extend
To this Continent.

The United States and Great Britain have
at last come face 10 face IA Ven, Zucla. Sec.
Olney has prepared dispatch 10 ambas-
sadOr Bayard, which will soon bring To- au
issue the long muoted question Of the bound
AIRY between NeneZue "A amt British Guiana.
Ihls dispatch Is Of such "a positive and un-
equiNocal 'urr that il threatens disruption
OF the harmonious relations existing between
the two great English-Speakiug nations. As
soon as II shall bc placed before the British
government 1t will raise an issue which can
be settled only by the retreat Of one or tho
other government, neither retiring, 10y u
severance OF friendly relations, perhaps by
war
The stand taken by the United States in
this dispatch is one which involves the oldest
ana most sacred traditions Of the govern
ment,a primes 10 which the American people
with one voice will demand shall be sustained
and therefore the retreat cannot come from
this side the Atlantic. The great question in
! Washington. is viii Great Britain yieldy
Secretary Olneys dispatch j. III substance
declaration in the most positive language
that the United States will never consent to
British occupation Of the disputed territory
in Venezuela unless that natl right there
to is first determined 10y arbitration. The
! secretary point, out two horns to the dilemma
leaving Great Britain 10 choose which it will
accept.
First. il the quarrel with Venezuela is an
ordinary boundary dispute, having its origin
in faulty descriptions, imperfect surveys, or
other mIsunderstandings. a refusal to abb
trate the same i contrary to the precedentS
SGT by Great Britain herself and contrary to
the practice Of all civilized nations.
Second, if, on the other hand, rs appears
to be the cast, and aS is the belief Of the
/ president Of the United States, the dispute as
to the location Of "a boundary line is "A mere
Oh Rrttf in ut
Essex County herald. [volume] (Guildhall, Vt.) 1873-1964, 1895-10-11
DEMONS DEED.
hurderous Assault Was Made BY
An Inhuman Father.

Ia New Siberia, "a little hamlet iu the Pen
Oh-cJt forests Of Maine, i've OrsiI miles from
sherman, Edwin liuichins lies at the point
ui death with two ugly gashes ia his throat,
indicted bYhis own hand. His daughter Ed
NJ, aEcd Is, is at thu house Of her grand
father, in that town, with her body hacked
aud bruised. the result vi "a savage assault by
her at Ter The girl will probably live, the
faith, may die.
Hutchins came into the house about 3 a m
ami "a, for moment In the kitchen filling
his pipe. Edua had gone into bed room ad-
Joining the kitchen. Suddenly The father,
who had been observing her ntcutiy, got up
and follow ed into the bed room, closing the
door behind him. The bed room door had
scarcely closed when the other children
heard excited voices, as though un alterca-
tiou was going ON between their father and
Edna. Then came an oath and shrieks, and
the sound of blows, then Il heavy fail.
After brief luil the screams and blows
were repeated, and then tho door flew open
and Hutchins. with Il knife clutched in his
hand. and his hands face and clothes splashed
with blood, rushed like madman through
the kitchen and out OF doors, while the chill
dr n, had heard the sounds OF the awful con-
dict, huddled terror stricken in corner. In
a few minutes Edna staggered into the
kitchen. She presented Il CHASTITY spectacle,
her face pale, hair disheyellcd, eyes staring
in agony Of pain and fear. and clothing torn
to shreds.
Physicians We're summoned and they found
the girl in a pitiable condition. There were
ragged gaShes upon her shoulders, neck aud
lace and her throat was slushed across. Evi-
IDENTIFY the wounds had been made with
dull knife. Hutchings who has been cap
lured is said to have been invariably ugly
when drinking. and ut the time he was just
recovering from spree and was particularly
abusive,