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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

It follows that I favor the repeal o.
the law. because. (a) IL il at war with
Democratic doctrine; OBJ IL was passed
70 aid in enforcing prohibition laws
which ought 20 have been repealed.
snd (c) il is impossible under present
conditions 10 get a commission which
either has or IS entitled 20 public con-
idence."
ALWAYS A FAILURE
Hon. E Jameson. one OF the leatinz
business men OF Leavenworth. Repuo-
icsn in politics. writes as follows:
In reply % your inquiry OF the 17th.
beg TO say that ne metropolitan PoHce
law has been a complete failure sn thls
city.
The law Is un-American; II IS cent-a-
lied power: il takes the right from 1ae
people Of the city. IL - not in harmony
with the freedom o. the country: and Il
has nos the sympathy OF the people BE-
hind x, which largely accounts for i,s
failure
The police commissioners are sp-
pointed by the, governor: thsy collect
from three 70 foa- Thousand Dollars q
month: k1ey are nos accountable = any
cne; they keep no b9a-1s; their zcc0uats
are never audited; they pay the poke
men such salary as Ll=y SO tt.a-3 pay
soS several secrs. detectives whose sx-
,stence has been a profound sec-es ever
the isx vas enacted
AZ you know. ! am Republican. bzt
must adm; that tAe lsS sss just as
expensive AMI az snuCh a failure UD1eT
s1e Republican ztralniszTsti II as = Nss
oesa under the PopalIs.s.
would repeal me metropolitan Soao~
iar snd with Ia IRA Murray lax and Pit
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

agency turns uponwhat the people them
selves want. II all parties are honest
there is no need for the system a. all
In case the majority Of the people do
not wish the Law enforced in a city
then the virtue o: the law depeads upon
the VIII Os the executive officiajs o.
TIE state headed BY the governor. The
provisions % the law are not ample <5-
rs enforcement By me governor and his
assistants. but the origin os the lax
and IS history make 4 perfectly plain
t3st y is ne governors duty % look
after such cases as this especially. II
.hae officer Is either hostile OF I1kexz-rn
or IL hanpered oy political entangis-
me1ts. tie lax providing for this sys-
sem Is 3ead iests- ara ouzat no, %
have oeen enacted; because IL ds-1ora-
lies the people. deoauznes paAtscs.
makes towards - CaFisfisDs and Il
7rouis p good deal better 20 Jet she
people o. any particular iocslify 80
sumo the responsibility os i1e enforce
u1znt y the isw.
Viewed tyy-n tire otAer stsn37331t-
that c. political rnschsne-i. <sat "a
al there IS % - EaIssd 5y the system.
{; IL crEninzsiy wrong Il violates
every principal o. 7spsis. goyer1n~lt:
II p.zc-s in ne hans % scaening poll
tiolaas dangerous pcyEer which tree
peoate XIII not ioax endure: = serves ss
z means % forwarding tie pisns q
ezndl5s.es f9r the dsg3 cfFless and !;
me8ss tae appointment % Saoor8lnstez
sssO are . 5e used as tools f>< aa5 zssa-
> 1so-A f7- sae E1atset in general
Ny own vis~s y E5e ss51ecs zsy -
gathered from faeze general s.aIeznsnts
have oo-ae % where tank -ae oeoo.e {
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

the police under the control OF the mayor
and city council. Under them ii would
be less expensive, not subject 10 sudden
changes of commissioners; and would,
in every way be more satisfactory.
and the officers would be responsible to
the people.
The people who have built up Leaven-
worth; who are proud TO call il their
home; and who pay taxes, are better
qualified to select the men who shall
have charge Of our police than the gov
ernor in Topeka, who is acQuaintedwith
our city; with its people and their senti-
ments.
PETER ON THE LAW.
Senator W. A PETER says There
are two standpoints from which the
subject is to be considered: First. as 10
the enforcement Of the law; second, as
a political machine. The origin of the
metropolitan system in Kansas was in
the desire of the legislature to enforce
the law when it would not otherwise be
done. If the people OF city want the
law enforced and are in earnest about
it they can do the work quite as well
through offices of their own selection as
it can be done by the metropolitan po-
lice procedure; 50 that the argument in
favor Of the system as a law enforcing
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

Topeka, Kan, Dec. 4.-The Mail and Ex-
press this week interrogated several
prominent Kansans on the metropolitan
police system. All responses favro the
relegation Of the law.
Hon. B. P. Waggener, ex-mayor Of
Atchison, writes as follows:
Dear Sir: I am in receipt Of your
favor of the 18th. asking for my opinion
OF the metropolitan police law as it is
operated in this city. In reply would
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

grouping OF the buildings is most pro-
nounced. The plans have been arranged
on an elaborate scale of architecture for
all the principal buildings.
The construction of the Manufactures
building on the south side of the basin
is we'll advanced. The staff workers are
putting on the frieze and other ornamental
designs with which the exterior of the Ex-
position buildings and the Mines and Min
ing building are rapidly nearing that stage
when a force of staff workers Will begin
their operations to add to the beauty OF the
coming enchanted city. Work is eing
FASTENED on the Liberal Arss and Agricui-
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

way by which the doctor can counteract
the rheumatic symptoms Of the pope,
which. according 20 the dispatch, recur
on the slightest exposure.
Or. Lapponi, it is added. has forbidden
hi. holiness 10 take part in any firing
function and therefore the program msp
pad out for the ceremonies which were
to take place on the sixtieth anniver-
sary Of the celebration OF the first mass
of Leo Mi. has been abandoned.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

ture buildings. The ground floors are laid
and the framework in position for the SUI
perstructUres. The Administration Arch
is now receiving its finishing touches OF
STAFF ornaments, and the inside Of the
building will in a few days be ready for
the use OF the Exposition officials.
On the sites selected for the Fine Arts
building. the Auditorium. the Girls and
Boys building and the Service buildings,
work or the foundations has been COM
n.enced. Active operations viii soon at
tend the erection OF the United States Cog
ernment building. which viii occupy
slightly location az the " est end Of the
Mirror in the Court OF Honor. The Gov
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05
FOR THE YUKON COUNTRY.

English Party Headed by viscount
Avonmore is Headed.
New York. Dec. 4-On the cleaner
st. Paul. which arrived today. were two
Parties bound for Yukon and the Kion-
dixie. Viscount Avonmo-e headed the
party, representing an English svni;-
cate, and which consisted OF several
former naval ana military officers
among whom were c. c. Rannister. Dr..
Hooper, Z. A. Jeffreys. Colonel L. z.
Quesne. Captain Powell ana E. Powell.
We viii leave for Montreal tonigat, =
said Niscount Avonmore. "and from
there We go 10 Calgary and thence u
Tacoms. where We fit out. Major Help
m2a and Captain Aleyene. formerly OF
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

Omaha, Dec. 4-Sfx months hence the
ans-Mississippi and International Expo
sition will be opened TO the world. June
I. 1898. is the day set for the Inaugural
ton. The gates will close November !.
Arrangements are already far advanced.
plans have been definitely adopted, and
the work of construction is being vigorous
" performed in all departments. Much has
been accomplished since constructive work
was commenced few months ago. and the
highest achievement will soon be realized
in the c ompleted architecture. The har-
mony of design attained through artistic
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

eminent hsilding viii be ready IN time fo-
installation OF heavy exhibits early in the
new year.
On the Bluff Trac. overlooking the riyer.
a ommsncing site set apart for the
buildings OF the various states and for
e ign ountries, the Nebraska building
looms up in conspicuous evidence under
a m assive dome.
Trainloads OF building material Of all
kinds. machinery a nd other supplies are
daily unloaded The grounds, convent
err 20 the UiIdings- In every direction
hundreds of mechanics and laborers are
busiiy employed Fastening the Exposition
work TO completion.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05
the Twelfth Lancers, viii join US at Ts

the Twelfth Lancers, viii join US at Ia
coma, and We shall then proceed to the
Yukon country
Viscount Avonmore is very sanguine
as regards the Klondike.
The motto of mis- family, old Irish
stock, is ''They will rise again.
The second party consisted of two
Americans from Johannesburg, South
Africa; +. W. Green and S. A. Hester,
formerly of New York and Philadelphia,
respectively. Both men made a lot of
money in South African gold fields and
diamond mines, which they intend to
re-venture in the Klondike.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05
HEALTH OF HIS HOLINESS.

Pope Leo is Compelled to Take the Care
of Himself.
London, Dec. A dispatch to the
Pail Mall Gazette from Rome published
this afternoon says that the pope has
not been enjoying his usual health re-
Gently. DR.. Lapponi, the pope's physi-
clan, has been obliged to adopt special
precautions against the weather and has
increased the number Of not sand baths,
which his holiness has been taking,
from one a week 10 three times in the
week. This, it is explained, is the only
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05
is A SURE FRAUD
OPINION UNANIMOUS AGAINST MET
ROP0LITAN POLICE LAW.

Prominent Kansaus Are Interviewed and
They Unite In Denouncing the Policy As
PernIcious One-Peopie Are Capable
of Governing Themselves and Should
BE Permitted to Do So-Law is the Ger
tain Death OF Every Governor Who
Tries to Manipulate It-Peffer on the
situation-What He Would Do
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

The story of the killing OF Morgan.
the escaped murderer o. the Green fam
Ky, by the sheriff near Ripley. W. Va.
is not confirmed. His capture has not
been confirmed. either.
The circsE court in Caicago has grant
81 10 Edward l. Frost an ABSOLUTE di-
voree from his wife. Eliza5s,h H Frost
Mrs. Frost Nss Miss Elizabeth : Han
cock. niece ot General Hancock
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05
GRANITE AND PORCELAIN.

Makers os Such Ware Enter Into
Combine in Ohio.
Pittsburg, Pa, Dec. 4.-The u1anufac-
turers Of white granite and semi-po1ce-
lain ware. who have beer meeting N
East Liverpool. OHIO, during S11e past
week. have formed a combination under
the name OF the Ohio Valley Pottery Ex-
change. TIE objecs Of Uhe organization
is to establish and maintain uniform
selling list. The eastern manufacturers
and those 81 Kitsanning and Foo1 Cf-y.
Pa, are not included il the organiza-
ton. 1t is understood that she Wheel
ing manufacturers VIII join the COM
bine.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

Knorsiss T>nn. De- 1-Tas Troa-
es~<e as4iass ea;lsp xss s-4,roy-s ~
tre sa.s sssssaooG- ne ioss 10 tso.esa.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

of Kansas ought. in some way, % ex-
press themselves in favor OF a rigid
and impartial enforcement OF the liquor
laws just as they stand; that every Of
ficer. high and low, should oe held 70 n
strict accountability, and IL ne fails TO
perform his official duties in respect 70
this law with as much earnestness and
fidelity as ne does in respect to the other
laws, ne ought TO f5e politically disgraced
and driven into obscurity. l believe in
the enforcement OF the laws which
majority OF the people favor. The law
Is all right. as most laws are. but the
trouble is in the quality anu character
of the men who are charged with its
enforcement
ALL AGAINST 1T.
Other men who responded in similar
strain are Mr.. Hook Of Leavenworth.
Frank Crowell OF Atchison and o. II.
Bentley of Wichita.
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05

SeT To-k. Dc. 5-T5e conTensioa Q.
ne American Mechanical Ecxsae@TE Ess
co1cl33es totsy. PaperS zez~ rad ~
C1srles 7. Msin- Boston: 2. n Herrss.
Cincinnati: c. y. Bssse,I. I9ze- ard W
D.ckse- san FTsaclze1.
As5soa. Mica. Dee z-Tse bozFs g
fras,.ss - AIslon 5iisxs toaZsst slsei-
II loan =. Asaiey. pa. D. . Llza4. =
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Sho ressGael lzsf Azy 5scaGss e al
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The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05
CAT HERMIT DEAD
STRANGE FRIEND OF Pgl INES PAS
SES IN his CHICKS.

Living Away Up IN toe wilds of Maine ne
surround ds Eimself With q Peculiar
Breed of CT Which Hr Inventsd Him.
self-Whea lie Died the kitteas Gave
Searched For the Old Man aud Found
Him-C Cats Rsissd u Row when It
Came to Burying Hin
The Wichita daily eagle., 1897-12-05
LUCK WAS JUSTICE
NEGRO LATHLEE ESCAPES ALYNCH-
ING AND is ACQUITTED.

Prosecution In the Famous Oklahoma Case
The Assault on Mr.. Morrow and His
Daughter-Fafis to Prove That the
Negro Who Was Arrested and Came
Very Near Being Lynched. is Guilty
Defen-e Shows Strong Alibi For Him
and He Goes Free-Payne County to a
Big Expense-Story of the Crime
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06
CONSUL BURKE AND THE MooRs.


Another NIiddlebury Graduate Distinguish
Himself in His CoumtiN's service.
We made mention last week OF the
fact Of the United States consul to
Morocco being a brother of our post
master, j. NJ. Burke. The incidents in
northwestern Africa which have brought
David y. Burkes name so prominently
before the reading public are interesting.
\ Moor assaulted an American citizen
some time ago and the local authorities
failed to carry out the provisions of the
treaty with this country and properly
punish the offender. As a last resort. to
cOmpe! the sultan to observe the treaty
rights of American citizens, Mr. Burke
called upon the home government for
war vessels, and the San Francisco and
Raleigh were Immediately sent over in
response. With Consul General Burke
on board, the Raleigh steamed into
several ports of the recalcitrant nation,
and demands were made upon the sultan
which are likely 10 be complied with.
Mr.. Burke reports having been received
with marked respect by the natives
everywhere. 1t seems that these bar
barians are lin very much the same
state that Decatur found them in the
early years of the century, and control
able only by the same methods.
Mr.. Burke has raised the cOnsulshp
at Tangler to position of respects by
suppressing many violations of treaty
rights, in the interest of Morocco as well
as that of the United States. He is
native Vermonter and graduated at
Middlebury college in 1867 He taught
school for twenty years and entered the
consular service in lSS6. His first sta
tion was Puerto, Venezuela, then Bahia.
Brazil. Later he was transferr to Per-
nambucO and thence to Malaga, in Spain.
When he went to Tangier he therefore
carried with him wealth of experience,
which he seems to have put to good use.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06
SOME RECENT DEATHS.


Ola Residents of Addison County who
~ Have Passed Away.
NE find the following in the Chicago
Chronicle of July %: Charles A. Haw-
ley, an old settler of Chicago. died at
his home, 35l5 Grand boulevard, yester-
day morning, aged G6 years. Mr.. Haw.
ley was born in Bridport, VT, and came
to Chicago in 1855, He was for MANY
years engaged in the lumber business.
In later years he was active In charity
work, and was one of the trustees of
DOremus church, mission connected
with Plymouth church. Mr.. Hawley
leaves widow and three sons, Samuel
F. Hawley of the law firm of Walker,
Judd & Iawley, Edwin W. Hawley,
who is the St Louis agent of the Aetna
Powder company. and DR.. Joseph K.
Hawiey, who was the physician for the
civil service commission during the
Swift administration. The funeral will
take place at his late residence, 35l5
Grand boulevard, Friday afternoon at
O'Clock
/Caff. Alanson Peck died at the Peck
..hofne at Cornwall last Friday night.
Capt. Peck was 81 years old. He was
born where he died in lS00 and his father
ton. One daughter. Mrs. Henry Lane.
and five sons. J. Munroe Peck of Middle
bury. O \. Peck of Chicago, c. C.. Peck
of Quebec, Martin and Henry Peck of
Cornwall survive him. The funeral was
held Monday morning at 10 o'clock.
George McHugh, the oldest resident of
Weybridge, died saturday night. aged %.
Mr.. McHugh was born in Ireland. He
had been an active citizen of his town
until last January.
--~On August + in Salisbury occurred the
death of Eliza Field. reict of Jehial
Severy. Deceased was II years of age
The funeral services will he held today
Friday. at the late home at o'clock p. ~
Mrs. Ruby Blake of Bristol aged o
years. died suddenly on Tuesday last at
the residence of her son, II. b. Allen
She was the oldest person in that village
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06
THE BEST Is THE CHEAPEST
IN THE END.
ST TRO N C'S
Double Stores.
211 and 213 College ST..
BURLINGTON, VERMONT
Estate of Jonathan Russell.
NOtIce OF EinnI SetfIement

GTATE OF VERMONT, The probate
kNDIsrRICT OF ADDISON, IS. court for the
district OF Addison
70 all persons Interested i'm the estate of
Jonathan Russell, late of Brdport, in said
district, deceased. GRFETING.
BY the authority OF the state OF Vermont
J ou are hereby notified to appear before the
said probate court, at the probate Ofilce in
MiddleOury, in said district, on the 18th day OF
September, A. D., 1897, at 10 O'Clock n. m, to
show cause, itany you have why the account OF
Adellne Russell, administrative of the estate
OF said deceased, should not be allowed, and
also why the residue of said estate should
not be distributed To the par les entitled
thereto
Dated al Middleburv, I'm said district, this
4th day OF August, a. D., 1897.
BY order OF court.
p Attest: JAMES NJ. SLADE, Judge.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06

The rush for the gold fields still contin-
ues unabated. and the sea.ports where
sailing-vessels load for Alaskan waters
are said to be choked With freight for the
mining towns. The steamer Queen,
which arrived from ALASKA Monday.
brought word that the mounted police
Of the Northwest Territory are meeting
all people bou ID for the Yukon country
at the British line and compelling all
who have not years supply of pro-
visions to return to the coast. MANY Of
the largest life insurance companies re-
fuse 10 issue policies to persons who
contemplate going to the gold fields.
The Travellers. the New York Life
and the Equitable are named among
others.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06

Mrs. NJ. NJ. eastman. Mrs. Charlotte
Alis and maid. Miss Reitta Alls. Mrs.
Nathan Peck, Miss Peck, Mis-, sarah
King Peck, Miss Ethel Thacher Peck,
Miss Natalie Peck, New York; Prof II.
B. Cornwall, Princeton, y. j.; Robt.
Patton McIea. Montreal. Miss McLea.
Montreal: Mrs. Samuel Lord. Miss Lord.
Miss Louise Lord. Miss Dora Lord.
Orange, y. j.: ;. X. stanton and wife,
Mr.. and Mrs. Spaulding. Miss Williams.
Mr.. 5. NJ. Stanton. Bethel, Vt: Mrs. G.
J. Lyon, Miss Seager, Mrs. Robinson.
Brandon. Vt: Miss Avery. Miss Pure,
New York; Misses Sophie and Elizabeth
Wilds. Mrs l.. \. skin Middleburv.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06

S5.9O2,61O.27

Total Assets, S5.9O2.6IO.27
TRUSTEES.
=. r " AkD' WILLARD CRANE,
SbAkLEs i. SMITH, Henry GREENE,
d. L. BAksrOW, A. q. PIERCE,
HENRY WELLS.
Receives and pays deposits daily. Deposits
made on either OF the first four business davs
otany month draw interest from the lst. II
made atterward interest viii commence the
hrst OF the following month.
Interest will be credited to depositors Jan
uary Il and July lst, compromising twice 8
year. There are no stockholders in this bank
All the earnings, less expenses, belong to de
pO5ltOIs. The rate OF interest depends on the
earnings and tor the past twelve years has
heAf ~ ner cent, but by a law enacted
by the last Legislature no savings bank can
pay more than
PER CENT
until ITS surplus reaches ten per cent of lis
deposits, when special dividend is provid.
ed for.
All taxes in this State are PAID by the bank
on deposit. OF 1880 or less. Deposits are
received II sums from q to S2O0O and no in.
terest Will be paid on any sum in excess of
this amount, except on deposits by widows,
orphans, administrators, executors, guar.
dians, charitable or religious institutions or
on trust funds deposited by order of court
Funds may be sent by bank check or irah
or postal money order and deposit book will
be returned by next mail.
Applications for loans or for information as
to standing of the bank may be made to RUFUS
Wainwright, Middlebury, or f. c. Dixie,
Bristol.
CHARLES =. SMITH, President
FREDERICK W. WARD, Treasurer.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06

Charity hospitals ana a physician OF recog.
nized ability and distinguished eminence.
This article has been the standard remedy
Tor Asthma tor a quarter OF a century. Il has
found Its way on its own merits to every civ
tlized country on the globe. The growing
demand its great popularity and general use,
stamp II rs absolutely the most sucC esstul and
satisfactory remedy that has ever been placed
on the market. No other preparation has
met with such great and uniform success.
Being absolutely harmless II can he used by
the most delicate with perfect safety, whether
young or old, and never fails to give imne.
diate relief and perfect satisfaction. ThOus-
ands OF testimonials from all over the world
reclte the history OF most marvellous cures.
Ask your druggist for IT, or it will be sent by
mail ON receipt OF price. Large size, s 40;
small size, 25c. Man order receive prompt
attention Please send your name on Il
postal card Tor our new book "Practical
Treatise ON Asthma" Its causes, symptoms,
treatment, etc Mention this advertisement,
and II viii be mailed tree. Address
J. ii. GUILD, NJ. ID.
La M RUPERT, VT.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06
CONCORD WHEELS.

For years the late II. \. RAY used our
high grade Concord wheels. axles,
springs, etc, in making the celebrated
"Ray" concord wagon. Everybody
knows of the wearing qualities of these
wagons.
We are still selling Strong's Concord
wheels. aXles. springs, etc. and the
quality is maintained Every hub of
these Concord wheels is marked "Strong"
TO indicate the quality. We are at all
times looking for your trade through
your wheelwright or blacksmith for
these goods. Please ask for Strong's
Concord wheels, if they don't carry them
come 10 see us direct and get them at
wholesale. Some dealers will tell you
they don't carry our goods, but have
Others Just as good. Don't let them put
you of in this way. They simply want
to palm of something cheaper and infer
ior 1T less cost and at a much higher
profit than possibly they can make on
our goods. Insist on having Concord
wheels. aXles, springs, etc, when in want
of goods in this line
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06

My shingles are Is inches long ana three
eights OF an inch thick at butt 4 mU stock
constantly on hand ana orders solicited. /
have also sap shingles IN stock. / shall this
year saw about 100000 shingles from clap
board butt logs. l4.S4
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06
OeAEME SIS CANNOT BE CURED

local applications as they cannot reach
diseas sed portion OF the ear. There is
y one way TO cure deafness, and that Is by
lstitutional remedies. DEAFNESS il caused
an intiamed condition OF the mucous lin.
OF thh Eustachian Tube. When this tube
ntamed you have rumbnng sound or
perfect hearing, ana when it is entirely
sed, Deafness Is the result, and unless the
can be taken out and this tube
tored TO lis normal condition, hearing will
destroyed forever, nine cases out OF ten
caused by catarrh, which Is nothing but
intlamed condition OF the mucous sur
es.
Ve will give one Hundred Dollars for any
e OF Deafness Caused by catarrh) that can
ne cured by Hairs Catarrh Cure. Send
circulars; tree.
F. J. CHENEY n CO., Toledo, o.
~ Sold by Druggists, 7jc.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1897-08-06

Every hearty laugh tends to prolong
hIe' as 1t makes the blood flow more rap
IDLY and gives new ana different stimu-
ius TO all the organs of the body from what
Is IN force at other times The saying,
Laugh and grow fat, a." has therefore a
foundation in fact.