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The Press., 1897-04-15
FIR ST MAN TO TAKE ETHER.
It Was Administered to Him by pr. MOr-
 ton In 1846.

It was Administered to Him by Dr. M0r.
 ton In 1846.
 Some interesting facts regarding the fisst patient under ether are told by Dr. Samuel A. Green in his Groton Histor- ical Series.
 The subject was Ebenezer Hopkins Frost, native of Groton, now dead, who is we'll remembered by many per- sons in Boston. He was son of Solo, mon and Dorcas (Hopkins) Frost and was born on Dec. 2, 1924. He became noted as singer and teacher of vocal music, and was a member of the Han- del and Haydn society of Boston. Dr. Morton first tried ei: himself the experiment. of inhali.:, D her, and in describing the effect it lruduced 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 held the lamp while extracted firmly rooted bicuspid tooth.
 "There was Tot much alteration in the pulse and no relaxation of the mus cles. He recovered i'll 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 Both of September, 1846. I consid- cred it to be the first demonstration of this new fact ill scieDne have heard of no one who can prove an earlier dem- onstration. If any one can do so, I yield to him the point of priority of time" "
 Immediately after the operation Frost | gave a certificate corroborating the state ments and signed himself as then living at 42 Prince street, Boston. Nearly 20 years afterward he died at Fitch burg, on Sept. 2, 1865.
The Press., 1897-04-15
THEY BOTH GOT MAD.
A MOuntaineer Visits a POstofice and Hi
 Experience There.

MOuntaineer Visits POstOfice and His
 Experience There.
 He was a typical mountaineer from his brogan shoes to his wool hat, and he had walked to 8 neigbboring town to visit relatives. It was his first visit away from his home. The second day after he arrived he went to the postofice to get letter from his girl. He was sure it would be there, as she had tearfully told him she would write him while he was away.
 "Air thar any mail fer me?" he in- qui1ed of the postmaster.
 "What's your name?' was the in- quiry.
 "Louder. :"
 1T say, what's your name?" asked the postmaster in little more positive manner.
 "Louder.
 "I say, what's your name?' yelled the postmaster, sticking his head through the window into the face of the young man.
 "Why, dad drat your ugly time, I've told yer ee times ny name was Lou der," yt4.>d the mountaineer, "T. J. Louder, and if yer didn't belong to ther gov 'ment I'd crawl over thar and pick your years. Soon es man gifts CT gov' ment job round here he begins to put on airs, and I'm not one tu put up with it."
 The postmaster fished out a letter from a musty hole and gave it to him, although he WAS mad himself. Wash ington Star.
The Press., 1897-04-15
A Cnnsoientions Graoa.

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 ofioiate at a Masonic celebration where a prayer was considered gormane 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, cuRs it. World without end. AmeuV'
The Press., 1897-04-15
Essentials of & 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 dyspepsia breeder A meal eaten when anger stirs the heart is but the anteroom to apoplexy, and all the costly plenishment of the mil lionaire's table will not save him an- guish of body if he deties the laws of nature. e.-Philadelphia Times.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Welded Joints.

Some experiments made lately at the laboratory Of the University of Michi- gan to determine the strength of welded joints are of sufficient practical value to be noted. The report shows that of a nun Der of specimens tested not one broke in the weld. As, however, some of these were slightly larger at the weld, another set of specimens was pre- pared and a cut taken from each in the lathe in order to reduce the piece to a uniform diameter throughout its length between the jaws of the testing machine, and common round iron was used. Un- der this arrangement three bars of metal were taken at random-dimensions R inches long and three-fourths of an inch in diameter-from each bar four speci- mems being prepared-one solid, one lap welded, one butt welded and one split welded. The result was that only two specimens, both lap welded, broke at or near the weld, the fracture being in one case slightly crystalline and the other fibrous, the strength in no case differing much from that of the solid DartS
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 1t 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- flicted 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
Wanted g 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 in the courtroom and glared at the defendant.
 "Yo'r honor" said the prisoner, "I want to apply for change of venus in this case. y
 "On what ground?' inquired the court.
 1T want change of venus, repeated the defendant, 'because one of desc women is prejudiced ag'in me. "-Troy F1:=.o=
The Press., 1897-04-15
A Wonderfnl Island of Chalk,

The English island of 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 Area on the globe. British geol- ogists sa: that there are not less than 42, 900, 900, 900 tons of chalk Gin sight, on Thanet, and that it would take 10, 900 men and 5, eco horses and carts 10000 years to move it, providing it were dug up ready to be carted away. y.--St. Louis Republic
The Press., 1897-04-15
Stoves.
Stnves which concealed thn f

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 taken out upon stoves and ranges since Frank lin and Count Rumford pointed out the waste of fuel and of heat involved in open fireplaces. In Great Britain and on the continent of Europe today flat sheet iron vessels, somewhat resembling baking pans, covered and filled with hot water, are used to warm the feet of travellers in railroad cars
The Press., 1897-04-15
Beware of ointments for Catarrh that Con

As mercury will surely destroy the sense of smell and completely derange the whole system when entering it through the mucous surfaces. Such articles should never b" used except on prescriptions from reputable physicians, as the damage they will do is ten fold to the go d you can positively derive from them. Halls Catarrh 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 & co. Testimonials free.
 EB-sold by Druggists; price 75c. per bottle.
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 Iepers, they themselves literally dying by inches. Their courage has only come to light by the chance notice of travellers.
The Press., 1897-04-15

Two years ago R. J. Warren, drug gist at Pleasant Brook, N. Y., bought a small supply of Chamberlain's Cough
 Remedy. He sums up tbe 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 word" 1t is the same in hundreds of communities. Wherever the good quail 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.
The Press., 1897-04-15
The invention of the purse was doubt.

The mventlon of Che 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
Strategic Pointse

Strategic points ill 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 it's capture causes the gen eral Encouragement of the people.
The Press., 1897-04-15

GLAD TIDNGs.-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 B. K. Taft, Stafford Springs W. P. Fuller, Somers, Odell & Jones Staffordville.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Forks.

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

Ask your Grocer to-day to show you package of GRAIN-O, the new food drink that takes the place of coffee. The children may drink 1t with out in IuTy 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 delic te stomach receives 1t with out distress. A the price of coffee. 15c. and 25 cts. per package. Sold by all groceTs.
The Press., 1897-04-15

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. Fl 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

Vaccination as pre-, >nt.ve Of sM>4I. pox is said to have been pr%cticcd in China 1000 B. c. It was lAt 0ducod
 into England by Lady WortIey Mon- tagu in I72l
The Press., 1897-04-15

The man who never made any mistakes in his life never tried to write letter on typewriter
The Press., 1897-04-15

As the result of the Moody meetings in Chicago 1900 persons have been added to the churches.
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 SnaniSh Americ1
The Press., 1897-04-15

It is not a remedy put up hy any Tom Dick or Harry; it is compounded by ex. pert pharmacists. Ely Bros. offer a 1C 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 a great sufferer from catarrh. I tried 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. \. Buf- falo, N. Y.
The Press., 1897-04-15

BUoKLEN'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 25c per hOx Sold hv E K Taft
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

FREE PuLs.-Send your address to II. E. Bucklen X Co.,. Chicago, and get a free sample box of Dr. Kings New Life Pills. A trial will convince you of thei merits. These pills are easy in action and partic- ularly effective in the cure of Constipa- tion and Sick Headache. For Malaria and Liver troubles they have been proved invaluable. They are guaranteed to be perfectly free from every drleterious sub stance and to be purely vegetable. They do not weaken by their action, but by giv- ing tone to stomach and bowels greatly invigoratr the system. Regular size, 25c. per box. Sold by E. K. Taft, druggist. 4
The Press., 1897-04-15

The first statutory mention of pl1q is to be found in all English law passe,1 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

A million a month Is now the average output of theg gold mines of Cripple Creek, Colo.
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

"Going into a decline" How often do we hear this eXI resson. 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- stances which when absorbed cause va- various disorders.
 What is required is that the stomach be made to perform it's duties. The Shaker Digestive Cordial is a food already digested and digester of foods as we'll. 1t will make the stomach healthy. Get book from the druggist and read about 1t.
 A California chemist has robbed Castor Oil of its bad taste. LAXoL is it's name.
The Press., 1897-04-15
Americans are the most inventiv,

Americans are the most inventive peo- pie on earth. To them have been issued nearly 600, ,000 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 Diarrhpa Remedy, or has done more to relieve pain and suffering. J. w. Vaugn, of Oakton, Ky, says; "I have used ChHmberlsin's Collie, Cholera and Diarrhpa Remedy in my family for several years, and find 1t to be the best medicine l ever used for cramps in the stomach and bowels. For sale by W. w. Lathrop, Stafford Springs i; G. l.. Phillips, South Coventry.
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 in the world.
The Press., 1897-04-15

A FULL Line Ot Rubber Goods, "A such as Syringes, Hot Water Bottles, Rubber Bath Mittens, Hand Brushes and Tooth Brushes Rubber Cloth, New Bottle Vikings. AT HEALD'S.
The herald., 1897-06-28
LONDON MARKETS
Not Much Doing, But Prices Are
Improving

LONDON, June 27.-The market
shows a slight increase in money rates
with loans on Monday at y to 1 per
cent, loans into July at IL to IN per
cent, two, three and four months dis
counts at 1 per cent. and six months
time money at 1 3-16@1K. There Is,
however. very little doing and there has
been a great deal of grumbling a. the
decision not to close the stock exchange
for the naval review. What was done
was mostly in Americans and mining
securities. Northern Pacific preferred
fell 5s. Canadian railways have ad-
vanced sharply, the Grand Trunk guar
anteed p first preferred and second pre-
ferred u. The better feeling in the
Transvaal and the belief that measures
will be taken to relieve the foreign in
terests there have had a favorable ef-
feet upon South African ventures and a
fair amount Of business is being done
in them at advanced prices.
The herald., 1897-06-28
FIRE AT SEA
City of Rome Passengers Get a Great
Scare

City OF Rome Passengers Get Great
Scare
NEW YORK, June 27.-The Anchor
line steamer City Of Rome arrived today
from Glasgow and Moville after thrill
ling experience with fire on board ship.
Captain Hugh Young reports that the
steamer sailed on June 10th with fifty
six saloon, ninety second cabin and $50
steerage passengers and cargo Of gen.
4r.al, nl6ETifgAlaalpldqisee, nl6ETifgA Alaalpldqis ee,.-v, 90.
detected smoke issuing from No. hold
Immediately forward of the bridge
Dense volumes of smoke soon began to
ascend. The fire alarm was quickly
sounded and the crew beat to quarters
Meanwhile an officer was detailed to no
tify the passengers, who were calmly
sitting or promenading the decks.
In a few minutes hose was stretched
along the deck from the engine house
to the hold where the fire was then rag
ing. Steam and water were turned into
the burning compartment. and at s p
m. the fire was under control. The Gauss
of the fire is supposed to have been spon-
taneous combustion. The amount o.
damage cannot be ascertained until the
steamers matches are taken off and the
cargo discharged.
The herald., 1897-06-28

his delivery and their hits came when
the bases were unoccupied. Griffith was
effective except In the sixth. Score.
Chicago O. Cleveland s.
Cincinnati-The Reds again defeated
the Colonies today in one of the most
exciting games seen this season. Cum
|ningham pitched fine game, but had
miserable support. Score: Cincinnati
4, Louisville g.
SAN FRANCISCO, June 27.-Five
thousand people witnessed this after
noon's ball game at Central Park be-
tween Bakersfield and the Reliance club
of Oakland in the California champion
ship baseball tournament. The Oak
land team won by a score Of 20 to 10.
At this mornings game between the
California Markets of San Francisco
and the Wizards of Vallejo the former
won by score of Is to 1.
Grass valley---The Smiths defeated
the Marysville baseball nine at Watt
Park today Score: 10 to 6.
Santa Rosa-A baseball game was
played in Cycling park this afternoon
between Keegan Bros.'s team Of Santa
Rosa and Charles Boomers team of San
Francisco. The game ended in victory
for the Keegans by score Of IA %.
Santa Cruz-The Monarchs of Oak
land were badly beaten this afternoon
by the Santa Cruz baseball team. The
visitors quit in the eighth inning. Score:
rs to 2.
Fresno-The Conway & Baumels Of
San Francisco are the latest victims Of
the Fresno Republican baseball team.
Only one Of the visitors was allowed to
pass second base. Score: Republicans
10, Conway & Baumels 0.
San Francisco-The Manhattans de-
feated the Columbias IS to II at the
Presideo athletic grounds this morning.
In the afternoon the United States regu-
lars won from the s. N. Woods & Co. a
to 4.
GERMAN SHOOTERS.
JOLIET, ILL.,, June 27.-The four days
tournament of the Central Scheutzen-
fest of America closed this afternoon
with 1000 present. The awarding of
prizes occupies most of the day. The
next meeting will be held here in March
to elect officers and decide upon the next
place of holding a tournament. Over
$4,000 in money and $4,000 in gold badges
were carried away, Following are the
principal prize winners:
King prize winner, John D. Regen-
netter, Davenport, Iowa. s1O0 and a $50
medal; union prize, G. M. Zeiglefuss,
Winona. Mimi, 500; man prize, John
Mohr, Wausau, Wis, S100; center stitch
target prize, August Engel, Milwaukee,
$50; Volk prize, A. ]. Vandusen, Winona,
Mimi, $40.
VALLEJO, June 27.-The professional
bicycle races here today resulted as fol-
lows:
One mile open-Won by Ziegler; Jones
second, McCrae third; time, 2:0S 3-5.
One-third mile open-Won by Allen
Jones; c. L. Davis second, Hardy Down
ing third; time, 0:42 25. Coast record.l
One-half mile open-Won by Jones;
Downing second, Whitman third; time,
1875.
The herald., 1897-06-28
GREEK AND TURK
Openly Prepare for a Resumption Of
Hostilities

CANEA, Crete, June 27.-An armed
force of 1900 mussulmans made a sortie
from Canea last night, crossed the mill
tary Gordon and surprised the insur-
gents at Kanlikastelli three hours dis
tant. A desperate combat ensued, III
which thirteen mussulmans were killed
and twelve wounded. The Christian in
habitants Of the district are preparing
to make reprisals by land and sea.
Later advices show that many Chris
tians were killed as we'll as many Turks
in engagements that preceded the prin-
cipal fighting at Kanlikastelli.
The trouble arose in the encroach-
ments of the mussulman refugees who
attempted to pasture their cattle within
the limits of the neutral zone.
The Turkish army in Epirus has oc-
cupied several positions overlooking the
Agrapha thus threatening the Greek
retreat in the event of a resumption OF
hostilities The Greek government has
decided to occupy Karpensi with a
strong force.
The herald., 1897-06-28
THE TAILoRS' STRIKE
Not So Completely Successful as
Supposed

NEW YORK, June 27.-A large num-
Der Of contractors who had entered into
settlement with the Brotherhood of
Tailors last week have, according 10
members prominent in the clothing con-
tractors association. ignored the new
agreement, closed their shops and turned
their employees adrift. The number of
contractors who are said to have thus
acted is set down at 400, employing be-
tween 1000 and 1900 operatives. Leader
Schoenfeldt characterized the state
ment as made out of whole cloth. In the
face of this denial a host of idle tailors
was found congregated at the tailors
headquarters. Many of them said they
had been locked out and made no con-
cealment Of the statement made by them
that they were face to face with another
crisis.