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The sun., 1897-01-26
Premature Burial.

The English newspapers have OF late been
giving good deal OF space to n discussion
of the extent to which premature burials
possibly may occur, and of the methods of
averting them. Attention has been directed
to the subject by the publication of book,
one OF the authors Of which was himself
buried alive, while the other had 4 ahastly
experience Of the kind in his family. The
examples Of premature interment collected
by the writer's have produced the deeper
impression, because particular pains have
been taken to authenticate them. and be-
cause they are distinguished carefully from
the phenomena of disturbance, sometimes
observed on opening a coffin. which may
have been due TO the generation OF gases.
OF course, none OF the many sensible per-
sons who have discoursed lately upon the
matter assumes that premature burial is a
frequent occurrence; on the contrary, it Is
admitted universally to be rare. Yet even
IL there were only one case in ten thousand
interments, the one case would be attended
with circumstances OF horror, the mere
thought Of which appals the imagination,
and suggests the misgiving that our semi.
civilized forefathers may have been wiser
and assiduous watching Of the dead. To
this day the Parsees, as we know. expose
the corpses OF their friends ON the so-called
Towers Of Silence, where the flesh Is picked
from the bones by vultures; and instances
have been verified OF bodies thus ex-
posed being restored to animation by the
onslaught OF the birds. One of the objects
of the slow mode of cremation practised by
Romans OF a certain rank in pre-C Christian
times was to afford a chance OF rescue in tho
event OF suspended animation; n chance
which would have been destroyed by prema-
ture interment.
At the present day in civilized countries
II Is, or should he, customary to wait several
days after the fact OF death has been certi
fed by the medical attendant before the
body is committed to the grave, and even
before recourse is made to the freezing or
embalming process. But can the certificate
Of a well.qualihed physician as to the fact of
death always be accepted as absolutely
trustworthy, That Is one OF the points
upon which the discussion in the London
journals has turned principally. There
seems to be grave doubt whether any Of the
usual tests can be looked upon rs entirely
unerring For instance, can a person be
pronounced dead because he has ceased to
breathe' On the contrary, there arc hun
dreds of recorded cases where no sign of
breath could be detected, yet the patients
have lived. Is the complete stoppage of the
hearts action decisive criterion There
are cases where the hearts of men supposed
TO be dead have given no indication of move
ment to the trained ear or touch or even
to the stethoscope. and yet 1t has been
proved eventually that life was not extinct.
Is the state Of the blood faultless index
The sun., 1897-01-26
Strengthen the Army!

Although the arbitration treaty is now
leading topic of public discussion. the pros
poets Of its ratification at this session are
very doubtful. and in any case, as Lord
SALISBURY pertinently suggests, it would
not bring US the millennium. Meanwhile the
immediate duty OF Congress is to push for
ward the defenses OF the country. in accord
ancc with the advice. not yet obsolete, Of
WASHINGTON, who, on Jan. 8, 1890. In an
address to Congress, declared that Ito be
prepared for war is one Of the most effectual
means of preserving peace"
Secretary LAMoST's bill for making a
slight addition to the army and reorganiz-
ing the line is now before Congress. Leav-
ing the cavalry as 1t stands. since the cessa-
tion Of Indian hostilitics justifes that
course, it adds two regiments to the
artillery aud two companies to each Of
the twenty-five regiments OF infantry,
making fifty additional infantry companies.
This last will give TO each Of the infantry
regiments an organization of three equal
battnlions, and this fact is suggested by the
amended title Of the bill, which Is Ito pro-
vide modern organization for the line"
The committees report says that Persia
and China stand alone with us IN not adapt
ing the three battalion organization. How
ever that may lie. it is evident that. under
the modern system OF open order in battle,
made imperative by the deadliness of
magazine rifles and field artillery, a small
battalion will cover front equal to that
which was formerly occupied by a whole
regiment. 1t is believed that with three
waves, in an advance, n regiment will be
most effective.
But. wholly apart from the tactical ques-
ton involved, upon which the opinions
Of distinguished soldiers in our coun-
try are not quite unanimous, is an
other consideration, namely. that the
important duties of the army now demand
10000 enlisted men, the net increase pro-
posed being only 4,250. Here, above all,
come in the requirements OF the artillery.
When our system of defences is completed
Il will take total Of 29,314 enlisted men
to provide one relief for all tho guns and
mortars. The pending bill! allows 20
batteries for coast defences and Ia
light batteries. making only 5,075 enlisted
men for all, and little over 1000 for the
'e"'' "'ss''es' 'u'e'y 'h'' 10 ho' oo largo
aprovision. and yet it will be adequate, be-
cause it will accomplish the two purposes
Of furnishing suitable number OF care
takers" for the costly material, and form
ing proper nucleus of trained gunners.
Congress should by all means enact this
Lamont bill ut the present session. 1t will
give US the men needed in time Of peace,
while. should war come upon us, the
organizations thus provided could easily be
filled up with recruits that would quickly
answer the ccuntry's call.
The sun., 1897-01-26

Not 20. You may open vein and ind the
blood CONCEALED, and yet you may discover by
and by that you have been operating upon
a living subject. Neither reduction Of the
body's temperature nor the stiffening Of tho
frame Is an infallible veriHcation. Gslvan-
ism may fail to produce q muscular reac-
tion, and bright steel blade, plunged into
tho tissues, may, when withdrawn, show
no signs Of oxidation, and yet death may
not have been present. Nor, finally IL
putrefaction and decomposition an abso-
lutely unmistakablc proof Of death, for IL is
we'll known that portions Of the human
frame may mortify in the living. What,
then, is the scientific definition Of death
IL is the destruction Of the body. That 10
to say, death is a condition in which anima.
tion Is not present: which does not admit
OF termination; which is followed by the
dissolution Of the tissues
The authors Of tho book which started
the discussion contend that, infrequent ~
are the cases OF premature interment, there
are enough of them to call for some changes
in the law regarding death certi6cation
and the treatment Of bodies before burial.
They advocate the establishment Of pub
lie mortuaries, where bodies could be
kept without Inconvenience or injury to
health till the proofs Of death become indis-
putable. We believe that an experiment Of
tho kind has been tried In Europe. but that,
out Of many hundreds OF bodies committed
to the mortuary hall, not one came to life.
The advocates Of the institution would reply
that the proportion Of premature intorments
Is not one I'm hundreds hut ono IN many
Thousands. In the absence Of such prscau.
tionary establishments, which could only
be constructed and maintained at considera-
BILE cost. it might be expedient to revive the
old custom OF watching the dead necessarily
before burial, and OF not burying until
signs OF decomposition had appeared. not
sporadically, but over large part OF the
surface OF the body
The sun., 1897-01-26
Ceaeerui.s . Coal Trust.

The coal dealer WAS q kindly soul, and As honest
the days arc long.
This. of course, doesn't mean that he is more
honest In summer time than In winter, for he sells
as many tons TO the pound in the coldest weather
IN the hottest.
One cold afternoon A. he was counting up hi.
profits aud shivsrinE and then because ho wa.
trying 70 make his once stove declare q dividend
. man cAme In.
He not q man who impressed the beholdsr
as II he had . magnificent carriage with liyeried
footmen and gold harness. waiting out NJ
the curb for him while he Just ran In TO order n
thousand tons or so OF hard coal sent UP TO the
house right away, please"
On the contrary, he looked so greatly the oppo,i,.
OF that that tho beholder would have contracted
strabismus had he attempted to look at both OF
item &C once.
Tho coal dealer inspected him narrowly as n he
might be entertaining an angel unAwares.
Excuse me-" said the visitor, taking q pencil
from his vest pocket with the air OF a reporter
who was Eoing to write forty seven columns OF
highly comoustible matter the coal interests OF
the universe, but are you the proprietorr'
~ am" replied tho dealer. feeling how small
coal dealer is, even In tho busy season, when
compared with an active reporter.
Tho visitor ma1e Q note in his book.
"Aro you member OF the coal trust1" he asked
The dealer stuck at that.
"what business is Il OF yours n am?" he said
In the same old tone that always means n man Is
what he wants people TO believe he is not.
"It Is very important for me TO know" said tho
visitor coaxnsiy, and the kind hearted coal dealer
remembering how he had heard about cruel and
unfeeling editors sending delicate and renned re.
porters out upon most repuEnant assignment was
moved TO pity.
"well." he admitted, ~ might say that am ia
she coal trust"
Tho real trustv asked the visitor eaeariy
"The genuine thing" smiled tho dealer.
Tho visitor fell upon his knees tragicaily.
Thank heaven, I have found one At last" he
calculated. Here's my address; send me upa
cartioAd right away quick and charge IT,"
And "Annie Laurie" played the band.
The sun., 1897-01-26

ball game puts ct least twenty-five men
inte the field. whereas . bout At boxing
sets 1t work only two. OF whom At least one IL
liable " Be fskir. Legislators like this Indl-
ana sage are much moro exposed to danger
than the heroes OF the football field. At any
moment wisdom may be expected to CRY out,
from the skies, for the presence OF such sagee.
or the whirlwind Of their own thoughts may
sweep them from the sight Of men.
Into the Nebraska House Of Representatives
has bean introduced bill providing that per-
cons convicted Of playing football shall pay
nns Of from s25 TO 500. or be imprisoned for .
time not to exceed three months. or both:
and the wretches guilty OF reporting. um-
piring. or merely being present at such
games are also to be fined. Which
able provisos show with what luminous minds
some lawmakers are endowed ana what an
amount OF spare time they have on their hands.
Can IL be that thsss saees are Jealous OF the
football and regard It - . device which In
fringes on their own heads1
The sun., 1897-01-26
Comptroller Roberts and His Popu-
listic Inheritance Tax.

State Comptroller RoDERTs is very much
concerned at the immunity from taxation
which, according to him, personal property
enjoys in this State, and lie proposes pro-
gressive inheritance tax as n remedy for it,
He says that. since 1856, the sum of
S2,016,00l ,i64 has been invested in the
capital OF New York corporations, or nearly
Ave times rs much rs tho total amount of
personal property now upon the tax rolls
Of the State; and he adds: Where is all this
personal property 1t evades taxation"
He also instances ono estate which, In the
lifetime OF its owner was assessed at $780,
900, but which, at his death. was found to
bo worth over $4,000, 900. Hence, he
argues, when man dies his heirs and his
legatees should be made to atone for his
shortcomings. and to pay in a lump the
taxes he avoided paying in his lifetime.
II Comptroller ROBERTS would take the
pains to inform himself Of the facts. he would
find that II any part Of the 81, 1900 !, ,464
invested since 1885 in the capital Of
corporations in this State escapes taxation,
II is not the fault either of the law or OF the
corporations, but Of the taxing officers. The
amount ofthe capital Of every corporation
The sun., 1897-01-26
1t il the Hon. WILLIAM VINCE

1t is the Hon. WILLIAM VINCENT ALLEN,
Senator In Congress from Sebraska. and these
are his days for talking. as indeed all other days
are. and he uses them to the full. He 10 q
mathematician and . tabuiator. as well as u
detective. and the results which have arrived at
him must surprise the curious mind. He says
that California, Illinois. Indiana, Iowa. Ken
tucky. Maryland. Michigan. Minnesota. Ohio.
Oregon, West Virginia. and Wisconsin were
carried for the Republicans by fraud"
WHY did . computer Of Mr.. ALIENS
abilities leave out of his fraudulent col.
umn such notorious instances Of Mckinley
majorities as Maine. Vermont. Massachusetts,,
New York. Pennsylvania Why did he not
arise to the full height OF his opportunities aud
throw himself down thence with . crash that
would make plutocrats trsmbls and indicate
his achievement In tho exact sciences? He has
done much. but he has missed more than wa.
to be expected.
The sun., 1897-01-26
The silver men of Michigan are said to be

The silver men Of Michigan are said to be
concerning themselves in q suit to determine IL
the Hon. PoTATo PISGREE has q right to be
Governor of Michigan and Mayor Of Detroit at
the same time. The State Constitution directs
that NO man holding q State once shall
be eligible to election As Governor. The
silver men assert that tho ofnce OF May-
or is State once, and that corse-
quently Mr.. PINGREE was incapable of
being elected Governor, and that the
other silver candidate was elected. Governor
PISoRrE is not alarmed. Provided the theory
Of the silver people about his oc1ces were cor
rect, what would he care1 II must be q mo-
mentous Constitution that can overrule him
But why do the silver Wolverines wish to dis
possess him. There is no better silver man
among them than he.
The sun., 1897-01-26
spain Must Go.

II is manifest that tho revolutionary
forces in Cuba do not pay any respect to the
Spanish reports about them. There has
been much fighting in the west since the
middle OF last month, whom WEYLER
boasted Of his complete success in that
part Of the island. It is yet neces-
sary for Spain to keep an army Of
30 900 men west OF Havana, in the
region which was said to DO "pacifed
many weeks ago. The Spanish troops yet
kill the natives and ravage the country. re-
gardless OF the pretence OF pacifcation; 1t
In certain that they are, at least, not paci-
fled. any more than are the belliRerent revo-
lutionis,s. The latter as we'll as the former
are yet in arms, and active In Pnar del
Rio, as elsewhere.
II is not pretended by the Spaniards that
any body Of Cubans In any OF the provinces
has surrendered. It is not pretended by
them that they have overcome any
considerable body of Cubans anywhere.
The Cubans still hold and control
the greater part OF the territory of
their country. The Spaniards still keep
up their savage practices. Both armies yet
fight as they fought one year ago, or two
years ago. The Generals OF both lay plans Of
campaign as they have laid them before.
We would rather look for the surrender OF
WEYLER than for that Of GOMEZ or GARCIA
or RIVERA. We have seen no sign OF
the Spanish pacfication Of Cuba, or any
province OF it. The revolutionary army is
stronger than It was in this month Of last
year, and in better condition for battle.
Cuba will accept nothing less than indie
pendence. The war must 60 on till that Is
won. Cuba cannot be pacifed so long as
Spain stays there. Spain must go!
The sun., 1897-01-26

Mr.. KEN, Nebraska Populist, has intro
ducod In the House Of Representatives . bill de-
caring that all citixens Of the District Of Colum.
bia who are Of sound mind and not under con-
viction Of crime shall have the right to select
their own physicians. The reason of this
bill no properly declines TO unfold. Mys.
terry 10 the chief element In the Popu-
list constitution, and Mr.. KEN can be
as mysterious as any Of his Populist associates.
10 his measure for the purpose Of permitting
auscks to save or slay people In tho District ?
Arc physicians In that reservation now thrust
upon unwilling patientsr What difference does
II mako as long rs tho record OF Mr.. KEN Is
padded By ono moro bill?
The sun., 1897-01-26
CLOSE CALL FOR JACK Tan.
Jast ss the SHARK Was About TO Grab NJ.
Swordash Got the shark.

INoH' Tia Netc orisaHs Tuaes d emoera;.
speaking OF wonderful adventures" said
tho retired sea Captain. II doubt II anything
ever was more wonderful than the one I'm
going TO tell you. 1t happened q good many
years ago. but that doesn't alter It's excellence
nor interfere with its truth. was nrst mate on
the Lovely Lou OF Bangor. and we had been on
our way TO south America for about four weeks
The wind had left the ship during the last day
or this period and We were dipping our peak
nowhere and return to the same place without
ocean. The sails were all set and their shadoWs
sun fell the water was as clear as crystal We
were we'll within the tropics then, and several
vessel. Suddenly there came . splash, and the
COOK ran 10 where was standing on tho poop
fsmS,s dsry11s sa., one Of the sailors had
And laughed at the idea of him drowning. tell
inE the cook to throw him q rope. vaik ing 10 the
rail a. did 80. The sailor WAS s !, I'm ming about
saw an ominous black fn make ia appearances
for the and S.Isa :as .as ,a. a.. An ysss oss
toward the sailor. cutting the water ike :
out quickly he would be d.vourrd. @ % ard ru.hsa
p.e. ssS GcS,n roSa .ns :s to :. sE IL
an instant's glimpse Of a long brown body. aud
foam. the shark seemingly being in trouble
threw Tho line, and In = moment the sailor
was aboard. scared out OF hts wits hui
safe and sound. The threshing in the water
sttll continuing. We proceed TO Investigate. and
directly we were able tn see that the shark had
b~en pinned by a large swordnsh, the sword
running through the jaws of the shark in such
manner ns to prevent the hsh from opening
them. Whether the sharks AntagonIst had L.
nberAiely attacked the shark we know not but
It's timely and unexpected appearance saved
tho sailors 10 beyond doubt, as another in
slant would have sent the teeth Of the shark
into the body OF the man. We managed TO re-
lease the sword from the shark and Killed the
latter. letting the other go flee. IL was a mar.
row squeak. tell you"
The sun., 1897-01-26

The Mugwump outfit, one OF the most
unfortunate visitations this country hs, sx-
psrieneed. sees . Rlimmer Of hope for its revival
in the rumor that Mr.. LYMAN J. GAGE may be-
como Secretary Of the Treasury. The idea that
Wa are again 20 have government by party
seems still to be ignored In some quarters.
The sun., 1897-01-26
How lie KnrM.

From the Washington Evening Star.
The untmaglantive man had picked I'M n
dialect story. Turning its pages, he remarked.
This author has just begu un To tollow cnstom
which ] understand, has become quite com.
What Is thatT"
% Ho composes with a typewriter, Ican tall
" 40 confused way IN which the letters jum ble
tVssLh every now and then"
The sun., 1897-01-26

Speaking Of entertainments, balls, parties,
banausts. operas. theatres, and all other lux
uries. would things be better than they are now
II people should suppress them vigorously. on
the Rsinsforc plan. and connne themselves to
direct charity? We think not. IL would be
sure to bring serious and lamentable trouble
on great numbers Of people. We cannot think
OF any use Of wealth that would spread poverty
90 quickly. II will be far better for those who
are able to keep on being merry.
The sun., 1897-01-26

The virtuous indignation against football
continues to boil in tho bosoms OF legislators
who have nothing else to do Tho philosopher
who has introduced into tho Indiana House Of
Representatives bill forbidding the Hoosiers
to play football, says that moro men have
been killed by football than by pugiiism
Likely enough: but pugilism 10 one Of the
healthiest and least dangerous Of professions,
and fully ~ safe ~ most others; and . foot
The sun., 1897-01-26

The various speakers, lay and clerical,
who would spread the belief that the public 10 .
wolf. ready to pouncs on owners OF property.
aud who would scare tho latter into showing
fear for their dollars socialistio aRitators Of
the most virulent and dangerous sort.
The sun., 1897-01-26

LoelL xEws-Ths City ana suburban News Bureau
Of the UsrrD PHrss and NEW yoRK ASSOCIATED
Pnrss 10 at ~ to 2o Ann street All Information
and documents for public use instantly dssemi
mated to the press Of tho whole country.
The sun., 1897-01-26
CoaelusINs Rraac

from the Chicago Record,
moon" 'A "e" money
I" 10 you think 90 ,"
srss; he goes shopping with hsx."
The sun., 1897-01-26

What are the Brooklyn newspapers going to
call themselves when they are pubiIshed in the
GREATER New York t-Troy Press.
Call Themselves fortunate. We should say.
The sun., 1897-01-26
pAsis -kiosaus No. u. Near Grand Hotel.

U our friends who Jar-r us ufh mdnuscrtpts for
publication rsh 10 hare veeofed articles refvrrsd hsp
vvsf IN all cases serd Stamps for that purpose.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-07-09
OUR CELEBRATION.
A Large Crowd in Emmett Monday
Evening.
FIREWORKS AND BALL.
Large Crowd From Pearl and Other
Neighbring Points.

Emmett celebrated the l2lst birth
day of American Independence on Mon
day evening IN a most creditable man
iirr. A good sized crowd was ir town
ali day Sunday and Monday aud when
the shades of evening began TO gather
on the fifth il mad grown 10 be almost n
jam. A large number OF visitors came
from other points to join with our citi-
zens in celebrating. Falks Store. Marsh,
Horseshoe Bend and Pearl being repre-
sented. but by far the largest delegation
came from the last named place. There
was between 30 and 40 of PEARLS best
citizens IN the turnout.
At few minutes past nine O'Clock the
display Of fireworks began and lasted
for almost an honr The display was
bv far the best ever made in Emmett
and was thoroughly enjoyed especially
among the rising generation. The en-
thusiasm Of he boys knew no bounds
when particularly brilliant rocket Or
revolving wheel was touched or
As soon as this part Of the evenings
entertainment was over dancing began
in Hayes's hall and ia pronouncing Il the
most successful event of the kind that
has been given in Emmett in years.
we but voice the sentiments AS expressed
by scores Of participants. The hall
was crowded almost beyond the limit
of comfort but the crowd was So good
humored and jolly that no one seemed
TO think Of discomfort all being 10 busy
enjoying themselves The music was
all that could oe desired. being furnish
ed by Prof. james Smith. seconded by
an able corps OF assistants. Mrs. Smith
plays with her husband managing the
big cello in an artistic manner. and the
other players were artists in their line.
Seventy three numbers were sold for
the dance aud at Carter's hotel about lsC
persons partook OF most bountifu
supper which was served
from II q. m. until a. M. Evervon,
had only words Of praise for the elegant
repast ns well as for the enter,Ainm al
at the hall.
In the afternoon two or three GOOD
, horse races were pulled Of which were
pronounced by admiprs Of that sport d.
all right. Mace Carter. sam Nousilei
aud Philip shepherd carried OF Tho
prizes as result of having the besl
b horses entered.