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The Press., 1897-04-15
Celandine For Cancer.

Lately new cure for cancer has been described in the journals ill the shape of the application of a watery extract of the great celandine (Chelidonium majus), a plant familiar to every bot anist. The extract is adm ministered in- formally and also by hypoIermic injec- tion. Dr. Denisenko, a Russian physi- clan, is the advocate of this treatment, which, however, has not been found efficacious in the hands of certain other experimenters. Still there is no reason why the remedy should not be tried in appropriate cases. It is not a secret rem edy, so medical sensitiveness need not be wounded by the suggestion that it should at least be tried. Cautiously enough, MT. c. Lesson Prince in Ma ture gives quotations from works of date 1491 and 1644 showing that the celandine was used in medicine in those days, while later writers express sur prise that the plant has fallen into dis use. The 1491 extract speaks of it as a cure for cancer, and the later quotation describes it as correcting vile and per- nicious bodily humors. s.-London Illus trated News
The Press., 1897-04-15
FIR ST MAN TO TAKE ETHER.


It Was Administered to Him by Dr. Mox.
 ton In 1S46.
 Some interesting facts regarding the first patient under ether are told by pr. Samuel A. Green in his Groton Histor- icaI Series.
 The subject was Ebenezer Hopkins Frost, a native of Groton, now dead, who is we'll remembered by many per- mon and Dorcas (Hopkins) Frost and was born on Dec. 2, 1924. He became noted as a singer and teacher of vocal music, and was a member of the Han- del and Haydn society of Boston. Dr. Morton first tried "I: himself the experiment. of inhali.:, % her, and in describing the effect it lroduced he said |: Delighted with the success of this experiment., I inn ediately announced the result to the persons employed in my establishment, and waited impa- l tiently for some one upon whom could make fuller trial Toward evening a man residing ill Boston came in suffer- ing great pain and wishing to have a tooth extracted. He was afraid of the operation, and asked if he could be mes- merized. I told him I had something better, and saturating my handkerchief gave it to him to inhale. It was dark and Dr. Hayden heId the lamp while I extracted firmly rooted bicuspid tooth. "There was Lot much alteration in the pulse and no relaxation of the mus cles. He recovered in a minute, and knew nothing of what had been done to him. He remained for some time talk ing about the experiment. This was on the 30th of September. 1846. I consid- cred it to be the first demonstration of this new fact in scieDce I have heard of no one who car. prove an earlier dem- onstration. If any one can do so, yield to him the point of priority of time. ' l Immediately after the operation Frost gave certificate corroborating the state ments and signed himself as then living at 42 Prince street, Boston. Nearly 20 years afterward he died at Fitchburg, on Sept. 2, 1865.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Essentials of a Good Dinner,

There are essentials for good dinner that money cannot buy. Good humo1 garnishes, good will beautifies and good feeling gladdens more effectually than flowers, handsome china or expensive silver. The finest of viands pail when the diner is out of sorts with the world, and the simplest of fare becomes feast when content waits on appetite. A lonely meal is a dyspepsia breeder. A meal eaten when anger stirs the heart is but the anteroom to apoplexy, and all the costly plenishment of the mil ionaire's table will not save him an- guish of body if he deties the laws of nature. re.-Philadelphia Times.
The Press., 1897-04-15
RainboMs For the Stage.

A most novel and ingenious method of adding the representation of 8 rain bow to stage realism has recently been discovered, the effect which is produced being as beautiful as the means employ ed are simple. The apparatus consists of an ordinary box having a semicircular opening in front to give the shape of 8 rainbow, within which are two cande- labra prisms, mounted on supports, so that they can be revolved by means of handles fixed outside. To work the ap- paratus a strong light is projected through the prisms and through the opening, across which strips of wire are fixed in order to break up the rays, and thence on to back drop scene. When the prisms are turned ill opposite direc- tions, it is asserted that the most beau tiful and vivd color effects are produced. London Public Opinion.
The Press., 1897-04-15
A Conscientious Grace.

In "The Hutchinson Family" MT. John w. Hutchinson tells this story of the Rev. Humphrey Moore, years ago minister at Milford, N. H.: "On one occasion he was asked to officiate at a Masonic celebration where a prayer was considered gcrmane 70 the proceedings. All his denomination were opposed to the mystic order. and at first he hesi- tated, but finally complied, and at the appointed time and place made his ap- pearance and offered the following prayer: o Lord, we pray for we know not what. If it is good. bless it; if it is bad, cuks it. World without end. Amenr'
The Press., 1897-04-15
Stoves.

Stoves which concealed the fire were ill use in Greek and Roman house holds. The ancients also employed open tubes of metal or earthenwarc and, in addition, heated their rooms with charcoal braziers. Crates for the burning of coal were employed two centuries ago in Great Britain Many thousands of patents have been taker out upon stoves and ranges since Frank lin and Count Rumford pointed out the waste of fuel and of heat involved il open fireplaces. In Great Britain anG on the continent of Europe today f1a sheet iron vessels, somewhat resembling baking pans, covered and filled with ho water, are used to. warm the feet ot travellers in railroad cars.
The Press., 1897-04-15
A Leper Hospital.

Outside the walls of Jerusalem is a lepers' hospital tended by deaconesses from the German religious houses Year after year these heroic women, without pretentiousness, without any trumpet ing of their work, almost unknown to the world, have waited upon lepers. they themselves literally dying by inches. Their courage has only come to light by the chance notice of travellers.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Wanted a Change.

He was about as black as the tradi- tional ace of spades. And two dusky damsels, each of whom claimed the right to call him husband, sat bolt up right ill the courtroom and glared at the defendant.
 "Yo'r honor," said the prisoner, "I want to apply for 8 change of venus in this case''
 "On what ground?'' inquired the court.
 ''I want change of venus, repeated the defendant, ''because one of desc women is prejudiced ag'in me. "-Troy T:-e-
The Press., 1897-04-15
Strategic Pninfaa

Strategic points in military art are such as command communications, whether by rail or river, like Atlanta, in Georgia, and Cairo or Vicksburg, on the Mississippi. The capital, or leading city of a country, is of strategic impor- tance, since its capture causes the gen eral Encouragement of the people.
The Press., 1897-04-15

As mercury will surely destroy the sense oi smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces Such articles should never b" used except or prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the go you can positively derive from them. Halls Catarrf Cure, manufactured by F. J. Cheney Co.,, To ledo, O., contains no mercury, and is taken in formally, acting directly upon the blood and mu cous surfaces Of the system. In buying Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the genuine. It is taken internally. and is made in Toledo, Ohio by F. J. Cheney & Go. Testimonials free.
 Sold by Druggists price 75c. per bottle.
The Press., 1897-04-15
A Wonderful Island of Chalk.

The English island o; Thanet, form ing part of the county of Kent, is al- most wholly composed of chalk. The island is 10 miles in length and about 5 in breadth and has more chalk exposed on Its surface than has any other spot of equal .fea on the globe. British geol- ogists sa.: that there are not less than 42,OO0, GOO, 900 tons of chalk Gin s1ght'' on Thanet. and that it would take 10, 900 men and 5, eco horses and carts 20, 900 years to move it, providing it were dug up read, to be carted away.-St. Louis Renuhli0
The Press., 1897-04-15
The invention of the purse was do,

The invention of the purse was doubt less contemporaneous with that of money. The purse is mentioned in Old Testament history as part of travel
 er's outfit. When the disciples, spoken of in the gospels, were sent forth to preach, they were commanded to take neither gold nor silver nor brass in their purses.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Forks.

Forks are commonly supposed to have been introduced into Europe not earlier than the twelfth CT thirteenth century. It is intimated by some writers that the three pronged hook mentioned as among the utensils of the tabernacle was a kind of fork. Forks were unknown in England until the beginning of the sev- euteenth century
The Press., 1897-04-15
Try Grain-O! Try Grain-O

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that lakes the place of coffee. The children may drink 1t with out in ury as well as the adult. All who try it, like it. GRAIN-O has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java, but it is made from pure grains and the most del1c te stomach receives 1t with out distress. 4 the price Of coffee. 15c. and 25 cts. per package. Sold by all grOcerS.
The Press., 1897-04-15

GLAD TIDINGs.-The specific for Dys- pepsia. Liver Complaint, Rheumatism, Cos tiveness. General Debility etc., is Bacon's Celery King for the Nerves. This great
 Herbal tonic stimulates the digestive or gans, regulates the Liver and restores the system to vigorous health and energies. Sample free. Large packages soc and 25c. Sold only by E. K. Taft, Stafford Springs,
 W. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones, StaffOrdville.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Mrs. A. Inveen, residing at 720 Henry St, Alton, Ill.,, suffered with sciatic rheumatism for over eight months. She doctored for it nearly the whole of this time, using various remedies recommend ed by friends, and was treated by the physicians, but received no relief. She then used one and half bottles of Cham berlain's Pain Balm, which effected a complete cure. This is published at her request as she wants others similarly af- f1icted to know what cured her. The % and 50 cent sizes for sale by w. w. La throp, Stafford Springs; G. L. Philips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-04-15

It is not remedy put up hy any Tom Dick or Harry; it is compounded by ex pert pharmacists. Ely Bros. offer a 1( cent trial size. Ask your druggist. Full size Cream Balm 50 cents. We mail it.
 ELY BRos., 56 Warren-st. NY. City.
 Since 1861 I have been great sufferer from catarrh. 1 trieG Ely's Cream Balm and to all appearances am cured. Terri ble headaches from which had long sui fered are gone.-W. J. Hitchcock. late Major U. s. Vol, and A. A. Gen. > Buff falo, N Y.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Germany consumes annually l2O. 900 tons of polished rice and about 40, 900 tons of broken rice, while it exports 25O, 900 tons of polished rice, chiefly to SDaniSh America
The Press., 1897-04-15
c. A. Barber of Salem, O., claims to have violin that was made in 1414, and believes it to be the oldest ill the world.

FREE PILLs.-Send your address to H. E. Bucklen X Co.,. Chicago. and get free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of theiI merits. These pills are easy in action and partic- f ularly effective in the cure of COnstpa- tion and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved | invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every deleteriOus sub stance and to be purely vegetab ble. They do not weaken by their action, but by giv- ing tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigorate the system. Regular size, 25c. per box. Sold by E. K. Taft, druggist.
 A persian carpet has been in use for 200 years in the main hall of the Shah's palace in Teheran.
 "Going into decline." How often do we hear this exl ression. What does it mean. It means that people are losing | flesh, growing thin, wasting.
 The way to correct this condition is to improve the digestion. The condition arises from an inability to eat and digest food. In fact food does more harm than good because it ferments and putrefies in the stomach, developing poisonous sub- i stances which when absorbed cause va |
 l What is required is that the stomach be made to perform it's duties. The | Shaker Digestive Cordial is food already dgested and digester of foods as we'll. It will make the stomach healthy. Get book from the druggist and read about it. | A California chemist has robbed Castor Oil of its bad taste. LAXOL is it's name. Americans are the most inventive peo- pie on earth. To them have been issued nearly 6OO,OO0 patents, or more than one- third of all the patents issued in the world. No discovery of modern years has been of greater benefit to mankind than Cham bellain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrh9a Remedy, or has done more to relieve pain and suffering. J. w. Vaugn. of Oakton, Ky, says: II have used Cha mberlain's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy in my family for several years, and find it to be the best medicine l ever used for cramps in the stomach and bowels. For sale by w. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Coventry.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Modern ideas are eminently useful sometimes Nowadays when man goes wrong he blames either his environment, circumstances or his grandmother.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The man who never made any mistakes a typewriter.
The Press., 1897-04-15

It is believed by some naturalists that
 wasps, like bees, establish sentinels at
 the door of the nest to prevent the en- trance of intruders
The Press., 1897-04-15

Vaccination as prr> nt.VH Of S.l,.4I pox is said to have been pr%cticcd iii China 1000 B. c. It Was l-il oducod
 into England by Lady WortIey Mon- tagu in 1721
The Press., 1897-04-15

A FULL Line Of Rubber Goods,
 A such as Syringes, Hot Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mittens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes. Rubber Cloth, New Bottle rfxtuRa. AT HEALD'S.
The Press., 1897-04-15

The first statutory mention of plnE is
 to be found in an English law passe,l in
 the year 1483. The first patent pin lna- | chine was one of American make | Wright's machine of 1924.
The Press., 1897-04-15

BUCKLEN's ARNIOA SALvE.-The> hest
 salve in the world for cuts. bruises, sores | ulcers, salt rheum. fever sores, letter. chapped hands chilblains. corns, and all
 skin eruptions. and positively cures piles, | or no pay required. Guaranteed to give
 perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25r per hOx Sold hV E K. Taft
The Press., 1897-04-15

A million a month is now the average output of the gold mines of Cripple Greek, Colo.
The Press., 1897-04-15

COlO.
 Two years ago R. J. Warren. drug gist at Pleasant Brook, N. Y, bought small supply of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. He sums up the result as fol- lows: At that time the goods were un- known in this section; to-day Chamber lain's Cough Remedy is a household woId." It is the same in hundreds of communities. Wherever the good quali- ties of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy be- come known the people will have nothing else. For sale by wv. .Lathrop, Stafford Springs; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry
 As the result of the Moody meetings in Chicago 1900 persons have been added to the churches.
 The Rev. w. H. Weaver, pastor of the U. B. Church, Dillsburg, Pa, recognizes the value of Chamberlain's Cough Reme dy, and does not hesitate to tell others about it. "I have used Chamberlain's Cough Remedy" he says, "and find it an excellent medicine for colds, coughs and hoarseness." So does everyone who gives it trial. Sold by W. w. Lathrop, Staf- ford Springs; G. L. Phillips, South Gov entry.
The Press., 1897-04-15

persian carpet has been in use for 200 years in the main hall of the Shah's palace in Teheran.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
WINDSOR HOTEL CONFERENCE.
REPRESENTATIVE REPUBLICANS FROM MANY AS
sEMBLY DISTRICTS EXPECTED TO
BE PRESENT.

The Republican conference. which held It's first
meeting a week two ago at the rooms OF the
Plaza Republican club. will be convened tonight
at n new meeting place. the Windsor Hotel. to re-
ceive and take action upon the report which Is 10
be presented by its Committee on Policy and Plan
Of Organization. OF which j. Bayard Backus Is
chairman. The committee conferred on Tuesday
night al the clubrooms Of the XXNIIth Assembly
District Republican Club. with a subcommittee OF
the Executive Committee OF Thirty-hve appointed
last week by the Republican Organization OF the
CITY OF Ncw-York. and the two committees, after
union Of the organizations which they respectively
represent Mr.. Backus'S committee as already
said will report the plan agreed upon to the con-
ference OF Republicans tonight at the Windsor
Hotel and the Subcommittee will present the
same report tonight 10 the Republican Organ!za-
tons Executive Committee. when Will meet at
the ST. Cloud Hotel
The gathering al the Wilkinson Hotel will be
larger than the first conference OF some OF the
same men at the Plaza Republican club william
G Wilson, chairman OF the conferences Com
mttee Organiza ton. said yesterday that through
the fundamentally OF his committee there had
within the last few nights been held In several
Assembly districts not represented at the Plaza
Club conference meetings Al which delegates had
been chosen. Ave from each district. who would
Join the original confcrrees at the Windsor to-
night and that there would also be present unoffi
caily representative Republicans from stu other
Assembly districts II is probable too. that the
public may make a report TO the conference this
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
GIlNOR or BARTLETT.
BUN CANDIDATES FOR THE APPELLATE
DiNIslON-JCSTICE BRADLEY'S Sue
CESSOR TO COME FROM

UP THE STATE
1t was learned last night AT the BROOKLYN club
where reception was given for Controler-elect
Borough OF Brooklyn. that Governor Black will
probably to-day decide 10 appoin, either Justice
Willard Bartlett or Justice william J. Gaynor 10 the
Appellate Division 70 succeed Justice Bartlett
whose term expires at the end % this year. and
who was Reelected 10 the Supreme Court Bench on
November last Justice Rartetts friends
that they have the best OF grounds .or believing
that the Governor will designate their friend.
On the other hand much TO the surprise OF the
friends OF Justice Bartlett. Justice Gaynor has
number OF friends who have urged his claims on
the attention OF the Governor. Although Justice
Glynor IS Democrat ne was elected on the Re-
publican ticket. and those who want 10 him
appointed 70 tho Appellate Division say that ne Is
more Of Republican than Is Justice Bartlett. and
should be considered by the Governor. II Is
said that Governor Black would like. other things
being equal. 10 appoint TWO Republicans to the
Appellate Division one to succeed Justice Bradley.
who mas been retired in place OF Justice Bart
lett.
Justice Bartlett's qualifca lions for the high office
have been urged upon the attention OF the Governor
by a number OF prominent Republicans. II ia said
that Justice Goodrich IL favorable 10 his elevation.
and II IL known that Senator Plat used his in
nucnce in the campaign bring about the election
OF Mr. Bartlett II is believed that these powerful
influences will prove most potent with Governor
to-day OF his coming appoin' ment. II Understood
that Justice Bradey's successor Will from the
Interior OF the State.
speak at the New England Society's dinner al the
Pouch Gallery. Brooklyn. the evening OF De-
cember q. and he Will meet Justice Bartlett at
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
CITIZENS UNION MEETING TONIGHT.
LIKELY THAT PERMANENT HEADQUARTERS

The Committee OF Seven OF the Citizens Union
OF which Charles 8. Fairchild is the chairman
will meet this evening In the headquarters. at No
30 East Twenty hrd-st. to consider plans for the
permanent organization Of the Union. II Is
pected that the committee Will decide to establish
new headquarters In one OF the large Office build
ings north OF Twenty third-st. and TO have a per
mancnt secretary In charge OF the rooms There
ia still money left In the treasury OF the Citi-
Union. and It will be used for the expenses OF
the permanent headquarters for a time.
J. Kennedy Tod. treasurer Of the Citizens Union
reported at the meeting Of the Committee or
ganization on the evening OF November II that he
was not ready 10 make detailed statement Of the
expenses OF the Union In the campaign. because
the charmen OF several large committees and the
chairmen OF many subcommittee had failed to
send In detailed accounts Of the money spent by
them. Reports from several OF the committecs
giving the amounts OF money spent by them were
made on that evening however. and they were
printed on the first page OF The Tribune OF No
vember IS. Within few days there have been
newspaper reports purporting 10 give the gist OF
Mr.. Tods report. but these articles contained
all In The Tribune November Is
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
SAFE or PAINTINGS AND ST4TUiRY.

sale OF paintings held last night at the
rIf,b Avenue Auction Rooms No o3S Fifth-ave.
William r. Norman the auc,ioncer. Among
the paintings were The village" by George In
ness: n landscape. by Julien Dupre. and "A Land
scape on the Seine" by Corot There were also
works bv NJ. T. II. De Haas j. Musin. Louis van
Knyck. Carl Miner. r. KEN Macs ana - r.
Daublgnv Most OF the collection came from the
.s,a,e. n, lanes Mills and benjamin Fitch. Sew
entv-nine paintings sold last night. Tonight
the sale will be continued. and scventy-three paint
,ngs and four pieces OF statuary will be offered
IRE latter are all Of Carrara marble and include
PSYCHE by Fagglone: The Dancing GIRL by A.
C,mbi. After the Bath" by Mazzucchclll and
.Reb.cca n, IN. Wcll'' by Joseph Mozer. one
NJ the paintings 10 be- sold tonight ls a copy by
"n unknown arts, OF T!tians Flora" In the
The bidding last night WAS lively. but prices
w.re low ard In some cases the prices paid would
MOI meet the cost 81 IN" frames
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10

umns in addition 70 those prescribed by Section So
OF Article II OF Chapter @@ OF the Laws OF 1896.
The two additional columns shall be headed by the
words Party Anlia;ion.' In one OF sueh col
shall he entered the answer yes or no" 10
the question. do you desire 20 register for the
purpose OF participating In primaries OF the political
party with which you affiliate In the other COL
umn shall be entered tho answer 70 the further
question. II asked and answered, With what po-
litical party do you wish 20 affiliate" The pro
vision, OF this section shall not apply TO the pr-
maries OF political parties or independent bodies
not allowed to make party nominations. under the
provisions OF Section IS OF ne Election law.
Sec. Amy person who violates any Of tho pro-
visions OF this act is guilty OF mlsiemeanor pun
ishabe by fine OF not more than 1000 or by impris
onment for not more than one year or ny Do'h
such fine and imprisonment
Sec. This ACT shall take effect Immediately.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1897-12-10
npyDOCK BILL INTRODUCED.

vashIncton Dec s-Reprosentailve Loudensager.
: Xcw-Jersey introduced bill IN the House today
fo- constructing drydocks ara eniarginS thos"
,Ireaav hull; in number Of cities. The Dill APP
r,or,ates cOo go each for the construction OF dry
rocks at Portsmouth. y. H., not 10 cost over 81.
., o,,. Boston, not 10 cost over scjO,sc: Algiers
la not to cost over $1,000 and Mare Island. Cal.
made in the bill are: To enlarge and improve dry
locks at Brooklyn. ~ u; s2ss 5aS; League Island
truct wharf at Port Royal. 8. Co. $4,000.