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The record-union., 1898-05-05
MINES IN NEW YORK HARBoR
Already the Cables to Six of Then,
Have Been Gut

NEW YORK May 1.-Two more sub
marine mines. formerly a part of the
defense of New York Harbor, have been
found cut from their cables and set
adrift The first was found at Island
Beach near Barnegat, New Jersey, the
second came ashore at Sea2irt, New
Jersey.
This makes the second batch of mines
to come ashore on the Jersey Coast.
Six mines in all have thus far been
found with their cables cut Those in
charge of the defenses are quoted as
saying the mines We're cut by men in
the employ of Spain.
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Refrigerators, $40.

The Refrigerator we offer at $40
is cleanable, made OF hardwood,
charcoal lined throughout, with re-
movable ice chamber. 1t has
patent drip cup which keeps the
hot air out of ice chamber. Made
of selected ash in such neat antique
finish that it will be an ornament
to any dining room. Good size.
Price, $40.
Others at 81 Is, S. 90 and
I$7 IS.
The record-union., 1898-05-05
st. Paul Election.

ST. PAUL. May 4.-Full returns
from yesterdays municipal election
give Congressman A. r. Knefer R)
for Mayor a plurality of 1896. c. l..
Horst CR) for Treasurer a plurality Of
$500 and j. J. McCarty (R.) for Comp
troller a plurality of 3.T24 G. M. Orr
and r. c. Hine, both Republicans, were
elected municipal Judges. All nine
Republican Assemblymen were elected,
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Golf Shirts for nen.

Nothing more desirable nova
days than Golf Shirts for men.
They are soft, free and easy to
wear, and fashionable.
Use your own judgment as to
the collar you wear with these
shirts. Cuffs to match included.
Deserving garments at SOC, full
line of handsome novelties at ST,
better qualities at higher prices
until the top notchers-the elegant
Swivel (wash) silk garments at
s. 5o-are reached. Come here
with the most eXacting idea OF
V'a It you want; you will find moth
ing desirable in pattern or color
ing missing from our large assort-
ment.
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Fatal EyDlosion.

NEW YORK, May Part of the
Passaic Roller Mills at Paterson, n. j.,
was blown UP to-day. One man was
killed and three injured. The explO-
sion occurred in the boiler and gas sec
ton of the building. The damage to
the works was So, 600. Edward Cow
ser, boiler tender, was killed Will
lam Sherlock and II. Wilderics and -
Pasquel laborer, were fatally in
jured.
The record-union., 1898-05-05

of the present situation, something over
$4,000, 600 is expected to be asked for
the army, probably for pay, subsist-
epce, transportation, etc, and the esti-
mates for the extraordinary expendit-
ures for the half year, together with
other estimates that may supplement
the S14,000,G00 already in, is expected
to make uD that total
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Novelty Wrappers at 81 1S

offered at special sale Monday
proved to be surprise in value to
all who saw them. We have a fair
assortment of sizes and colors still
on hand. All who wish garments
from the line should call at once,
as it will be useless asking for the
Wrappers later on.
Women's Wrappers of reliable
standard prints, in indigo blue fig
ures and dark colors. Not the
narrow skinny kind but full wide
skirts, 81 each.
Dressy percale Wrappers, good
style, ST IS.
Wide variety of fancy Lawn
Wrappers in beautiful patterns and
attractive styles from 81 so to
s. SO.
Our special black Sateen Wrap
per, lace trimmed, fills long felt
want All sizes, So so each.
Cloak Dpnartrnent
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Fridays Price, &c.
Lot 2-DomestiC
Remnants.

For several weeks back all sum-
mer wash goods, as we'll as lin
ings, sheetings, etc, have been
selling rapidly. As a result, we
l have large accumulations of REM
| nants and short lengths. We
know of no better way of selling
|, these remnants rapidly than by
making unusually low prices. You
will find that we have done so de-
cidedly in pricing this lot, and can
! rely on obtaining interesting
4 values.
We include all short lengths of
from I yard to 10 yards OF desira-
bic fabrics, such as dress lawns,
organdies, percales, prints, duck
1 suitings, sateens, hannelettes,
muslins, sheetings, crashes, table
linen, ginghams, madras, dotted
) Swiss. etc. The main feature will
be the low prices on all pieces Of
fered.
WAinSfOC
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Crochet Cotton, &c.

Do you know that our price for
crochet cotton is &c ball of 200
yards. The quality is the equal
of any made. Wide range OF
shades from which to make selec-
ton. DC.
The record-union., 1898-05-05

LIMA PERU, via Galveston, May A.
The Argentina situation is
rapidly assuming an acute stage. The
Union" of Valparaiso says editorially
Chile wants settlement, and offers
peace or war-one of the two sharp.
Argentina must choose
The record-union., 1898-05-05
IN THE HOUSE.
Conference Report on Eortifica'
tious Bill Adopted.

WASHINGTON, May 1.-THE House
to-day adopted the conference report
upon the Notifications bill. The re-
mainder of the session was consumed
with the consideration of the Alaskan
The record-union., 1898-05-05

No safer or more efTicacious remedy
can be had for coughs, or any trouble of
the throat, than Browns Bronchial
Troches."
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Geneva Thread,
I1OC Spool.

This is superior quality black
cotton thread OF glace finish, and is
largely used as a substitute for silk.
Put up on spools of 500 Yards. IOc.
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Wire Screen Doors,
81 rs, 81 IS and 81.

The Screen Doors we handle are
made with framework one inch
thick, having wire screen at top
and bottom. Serviceable and ex-
ira we'll made Complete set Of
best trimmings furnished with
each door.
Size feet E inches by 6 feet 81
inches, ST Is.
Size 2 feet 8 inches by E feet 81
inches, ST s..
Size feet 10 inches by E feet 10
inches So,
ramenfO.
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Chile-Argentine Dispute.

and nine of the eleven Aldermen are
Republicans
The record-union., 1898-05-05
CONGRESSIONAL
PROCEEDINGS.
Sharp Debate in Senate on Income
Tax Proposition.
Mills Amendment Defeated BY a Vote Of
Tairty-TWo to Twenty

The Joint Resolution Proposing an
Amendment to the Constitution
Relative to the Succession to the
Presidency Adopted-Proceed-
ings in the House.
The record-union., 1898-05-05

Try McMorry's Blend Coffee. 35c. >
The record-union., 1898-05-05
Telling Values in
Women's Underwear
at Low Prices.
ITEM I.-Women's well-made
Muslin Drawers with tucks and 8
inch embroidery trimming. 29c.

ITEM 2.-Women's fine CAM
brio Drawers suitable for warm
weather wear. Made extra wide.
Trimmed with 4-inch cambria rut-
fle and 2!-inch neat pattern en-
broidery. 4Sc.
ITEM 3.-Women's white mus
lin Skirt trimmed with 3-inch en-
broidery and fine tucks. 4Sc.
ITEM 4.-Women's muslin
Skirt trimmed with cambria ruffle
II inches deep and cotton torchon
lace p inches wide. Sc.
ITEM 5.-Women's muslin
Skirt with combination flounce of
lawn and Nalenciennes lace. This
lace is the kind that launders well.
Price, OSC.
ITEM 6.-Women's cambria
Skirt with 533-inch cambric ruffle
finished with lace and insertion to
match.
Price, 7SC.
The record-union., 1898-05-05

ust now our stock contains a
number OF special values, and a
splendid assortment of unusually
good wrapper styles to select from
in lawns, percales, zephyrs, madras
and organdies. The fine
The record-union., 1898-05-05

This was merely the business
with one house and does not in
clude the almost countlessly large
number OF garments from other
sources.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Jackson, Miss.
June 20, 1898.

Notice is hereby given that the
following named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof IN support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss. on
August IS, 1898, VIZ: Henry
Dees, of PoplarvilIe, Miss, Il. E.
No. 24214 for the E5 SW4 section
81, township south, range 10 W.
He names the following witnesses
to prove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: John l.. Strahan, r. II. Mil
Ter, Sylvester Malley, of Poplar
vile; Henry Reyer, of Rlllsdale,
Miss. JAMES hill, Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
THEY SAY

That DR.. Bedgood is Spaniard
when it comes to shooting Amerl-
can pigs with Warren Moody's
wind gun.
That DR.. Hunnlcut had nights
mare not long since and dreampt
that he was on battle ship fight.
Ing Spaniards. and when he awoke
he found himself on a passenger
train making deadly charge on
his patriotic imagination,
That Warren Moody has gun
that shoots wind and bullets, and
is undoubtedly in love with his
weapon. He has been standing on
the sidewalk for three days and
nights and firing with no notion of
ever ceasing. If his wind and
bullets hold out there won't be a
hog in ten miles of town in ten days.
That Pole Holcomb spent several
days in Purvis this week, When
Pole meets stranger he never
forgets to introduce himself as the
"first tenor player" in the T. b. b.
That Bruce can feel change in
the atmosphere now in the vicinity
Of The Methodist church.
That John Campbell wrote his
Meridian girl the following: "My
dearest darling ducky, l am now
working in planning mill at a dol
lar a day, every hundred days
hundred dollars, think l can soon
send you ticket to come home.
That Charlie Wheat is negatla'
ting for Louisiana sugar plantation.
That George Walker made an
assignment last week FOR the bene-
fit of his creditors.
That Jesse Caver's flowers were
destroyed by fire the other night.
The exact loss is not known but
is fully covered by assurance that
his girl will never give him another
boquet.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

The merchants who advertise in
the FREE PRESS this fall Will be
the ones who are going to get the
trade. The FREE PRESS will be
read extensively this season. We
are going to send out thousands of
sample copies this season in order
to increase our subscription list.
Now is the time to advertise.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
NOTICE FOR PUBLICATION.
Land Office at Jackson, Miss,

June 80, 1898.
Notice is hereby given that the
folio wiug-named settler has filed
notice of his intention to make final
proof in support of his claim, and
that said proof will be made before
the Chancery Clerk of Pearl River
county at Poplarville, Miss, on
August 20, 1898. viz Hilton W.
Fornea, of Poplarville, Miss, H. E:
No. 26415 for the 81 of Lot Z and
Lot 6, section 9, T. 2 S., r, IL W.
He names the following witnesses
to proove his continuous residence
upon and cultivation of said land,
viz: S. j. Bourp, j. E. Stuart, j.
M. Newman Jr., Joe Peters, all OF
Poplarville, Miss.
JAMES HILL, Register.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
Skin Diseases.

For the speedy and permanent cure of
letter, salt rheum and eczema, Cham
berlain's Eye and Skin Ointment is
without an equal. 1t relieves the itch.
ing and smarting almost instantly and
its continued use effects a permanent
cure. 1t also cures itch, BARRIERS itch,
scald head, sore nipples, itching piles,
chapped hands, chronic sore eyes and
granulated lids.
DR.. Cady's Condition Powders Tor
horses are the best tonic, blood purifier
and vermifuge. Price, 25 cents, Soldpy
Hunnicutt & Stevenson.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
University
Or
Mississippi.
lS4S-1S98,

1S4S-lS9S,
Courses in Literature, Science,
Philosophy, Elocution, Pedagogy,
Law. % Schools. Enlarged corps
Of Instructors. Complete water
and sanitary system. Unsurpassed
healthfulness.
TUITION FREE
to men and women in all depart
ments except law. All expenses
low. emi-CentenDial celebration
Nov. 9Th 18th, 1898.
Next session opens Sept. 10. 1898.
For catalogues or Information,
address,
II. B. FULTON. Chancellor.
University, Miss.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
NOTICE CORRESPONDENTS.

No communication will be in
serted in the FREE PRESS under
any circumstances unless accom-
panied by the real name of the
writer. We have received a nun.
Der of communications signed "a
Citizen while we have no more
idea than adams off milk cow;
who the writer's are, and of course,
such communications go straight to
the waste basket. We like to have
the local news of each town sent
MS, but the correspondent must
sign his name, and then we will
withhold his name from publication
if he so desires. ED.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
BEST REM EDY FOR FLUX,

Mr.. John Matthias, we'll known
stock dealer of Pulaski, KY, says:
"Atter suffering for oyer a week
with fux, and my physician having
failed to relieve me, I was advised
to try Chamberlain Collie, Cholera
and DiarrhOea Remedy, and haye
the pleasure of stating shat the half
of one bottle cured me.7 For sale by
Hunnlcutt & Stevenson, druggists.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
TOWN AND COUNTY.

~ q. & N. E. TINE TABLE.
The following schedule went in.
. effect Sunday, May 1, 1898:
VA / southbound due SOC a, m.
NJ NJ ; southbound due 6:24 p. m.
NJ 4 northbound due 1888 a. m.
No No Q northbound due S:I2 p. m.
Mail trains are Nos. 1 and 4.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

Miss Omie Lenoir, who has been
visiting here for several days, re-
tarned home to Pearl River yester'
day morning.
Mr.. Jeffries Aston, popular
conductor ON the Gulf & Ship Is
land Railroad, spent few hours in
Poplarville last saturday evening,
and paid the FREE PRESS an sp-
preciated call.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

Rev, J. j. W. Mathis of Hands
bore, is here and will spend several
days in the interest OF the Baptist
Record, of Meridian.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

Solid Vestlbuled trains.
Above rates apply from all points
on N. o. g. N. E. and A. 81 V.
roads, for regular trains of August
Goth. Limit for return Sept, 9th.
See your nearest @. & @. Route
ticket agent for full particulars.
GEO. FL. SMITH, q. p. A.
New Orleans, La.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
- II you are blind,
n nfnA mann deal, afflicted with
n uIIIIIl1lItH Catarrh, Sexual
uttIIlll Debility, Painful
AxOV III WV AAVs Manstruation or

Lost Manhood, and want to know something
about Dr.e Russell's wonderful discovery,
THE ELECT RozoNE, don't drug and a a9ss
sontsining full information for self-treatmsnt
and testimonials of cured. Address RUSSELL
MEDICAL INsTITUTE Rirmfngham. Ala
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
pnPLARVILLE BUSINESS
DIRECTORY.

I'M Gam, general merchandise,
7 W. Moody. confectionery and
bicycles.
Hunnicutt 8 Stevenson, drugs and
medicine.
n. Howard, barber & Jeweler.
Mrs. Bette Oliphant, mllliner.
W P. Strahan, boot & shoe maker.
W r. Evans. painter.
Dr ]. B, BedgoOd, dentist.
Dr.. W. j.. Hunnicutt, physician
and surgeon.
Dr. John Smith, physician and
surgeon.
Hon. J. M. Shivers, lawyer.
H.J. Parker, justice.
". !. Thames, Poplaryille High
School.
Col. ]. G. Derby, real estate.
J. ]. Moore, mill and gin.
J. L. Strahan & Co., gen'l m'd'se.
Moody & Brown, livery stables.
Welsh, blacksmith.
Joe Williams, meat Market.
Herrin s. Lambert, saw and planer
mill.
J. Il. Caver, Hotel.
| Mrs. Marion. Hotel.
| D. F. Archer, coDfectioneries.
Mrs. Il. j. Parker, hotel.
DR.. J. M. Thornhlll, physician and
surgeon.
Educational Courier, monthly, w.
I. Thames.
FREE Press, weekly, ]. r. .Oliphant.
Gam & Slaydon, turpentine and
r0sin.
Mrs. E. A. Briggs, restaurant.
W. H. Rich, sewing machines.
w. E. King, Jr., carpenter and
brlcklayer.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

plattnt<NuBlAN TEA cures Dyspep-
aWastSAS STA, Constipation and Indi-
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, rs cts.
DlaAAfA ~ NUBiAN TEA cures Dyspep-
sWAss~s~ STA, Constipation and 1ndi-
gestion. Regulates the Liver. Price, rs cts.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
K entuoty Dew Whiskey.
"STANDARD OF PURITY"

"STANDARD OF PURITY
Distilled on the Old Fashioned by the OLD KENTUCKY
DISTILERY LOUISVILLE, KY.
pleased inform the public that have appointed the
Sole Distributors for this vicinity where at all
of getting 'KENTUCk4 DEW ID
its original purity,
KENTUCKY DEW WHISKEY made from choice selected gram
pure Limestone Spring 1t highly recommended by
Physicians beng Whey for the club and sick
deceived into buying Compounds of so called Whkles
will sell absolutely article for the same money
Write them prices trial will its merits
G. J. MILLER, Sole Distributor Vicksburg, Miss
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

ME- H. a. OIlSSoS AcotauIdues
| ". II. Rich, sewing machines.
Nv. E. King, Jr., carpenter and
brlcklayer.
Read the cheap excursion notice
lin another column.
Mr., J. NJ. Gam went to New OrS
leans yesterday.
Mr.. Loach Smith was a visitor
here last Saturday.
Mrs. s. E. Miller spent Saturday
hnd Sunday in Lumberton, visiting
Relatives.
Mr.. @. r. Wheat spent several
lays in the country last week visit
pg bis home folks.
Mr., W. E. Kerrin has purchased
be Blackwell property on the east
ide Of the railroad.
DlaMttvr c U BAN OIL cures
WWt<iSCuts, Burns, Bruises, Rheu-
patism and Sores. Price, rs cents.
Miss Pearlie Wheat from neal
IcNeil, is the guest Of Mrs. j. L.
|frahan.
If you have anything to sell, ad-
ertise 1t in the FREE PRESS and
verybody will know it.
Mr.. James 81. Odom was in towr
esterday looking as happy as
sual.
SCHOOL BOOKS School Books
at Hunnicutt & Stevenson's.
MIR. and Mrs. Tom King of Pur-
%, were visitors here several days
lst week.
Try box of Arnica Tooth Soap
pc finest thing on earth for the
inns and teeth. For sale by
unnlcutt & Stevenson.
The N. 0. s. N. E. is building .
epot at P;cayune, which will be
Feat convenience to the people O
bat town.
Don't Neglect Your Liver.
Liver troubles quickly result in serious
implications, and the man who neglects his
yer has little regard for health. A bottle
~ browns, Iron Bitters taken now and then
~ keep the liver in perfect order. If the
y; sHase mas developed, Browns Iron Bitterss
~ cure 1t permanently. Strength and
R.anty will always follow its use.
'0WnS Iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
Messrs. r. II, Reeves and j. q
MYERS were elected delegates to
70 congressional conyention which
~ at Centerville yesterday. Mr.
owe had no opposition, and stand
Z as ne does, in the good graces
us constituents, he of course
'celYed the nomination by az
overwhelming majority
Diseases of the Blood and Nerves.
no one need suffer with neuralgia. This
p is quickly and permanently cured
DTt9wns Iron Bitters. Every disease of
o, p,ood, nerves and stomach, chronic
,,su nerwlse, succumbs to Browns Iron
s,,a. Known and used for nearly n
p SCI TO, o. century, it stands to-day fore
nwn aSwong our most valued remedies.
'A' iron Bitters is sold by all dealers.
MI Charles Bullock of Perry
ua'y, was here several days last
es prospecting with q view tc
Iaang here. He was negotiating
Operty.
srot. A. L. Summer and little
~ " Lumberton, were visitors
], .oplarville Tuesday. and while
call.
ut step in at the new drug
y VI Hunnicutt 4 Stevenson
y sse that pretty new stationery,
berry. a
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04
CHEAP EXCURSION.

Via Queen & Crescent Route
Saturday, Aug. 20, 1898.
To Cincinnati and return S11.3O
To Louisville 1000
To St. Louis 1000
To Chicago " 1900
Everything First Class.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

That DR.. Bedgood is Spaniard
when it comes to shooting Amerl-
can pigs with Warren Moody
wind gun.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-08-04

That George Walker made an
assignment last week FOR the bene-
fit of his creditors.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30

of benzoln is to help rid the skin of the
tiny particles it is continually throwing
off. 1t is most excellent if used sparingly,
but If too much of it is used you viii
find yourself shedding innumerable f1aky
scales. L wouldn't think of using it on
the hair. Borax is all right if used in
very small quantity, say, a pinch of it
to a basin of water, but toe much of it
will be found to be very drying to the
skin.
1 don't care for cocoa butter for the
face. Pure CASTLE soap is the most de-
srable to use upon the skin. 1t has not
a particularly sweet odor. nor does it
make a nice lather. but it is pure. l gave
a special talk on proper diet in last sun
days 69 hope n g9g saw sbl It for
the eyes. If mixed with one-third part
camphor water it is particularly good for
weak, inf1amed eyelids A tonic made OF
equal parts of cocoanut oil and Vasellne
will make the eyelashes and eyebrows
grow. But don't, 1 beg of you, use 1T on
the lashes in the condition your eyes are
in, for if it gets into the eyes, as it is
pretty sure to do, it will frritate and In
flame them. Washing the hair in. strong
sage tea will often bring darker shade
to ones tresses. L am very sorry that /
could not answer your letter sooner, but
there were many ahead of you.
YOUNG AMERICANN-And you too
wanted an answer in next sunday IS
sue" Well, l can only say to you too
that 1 am sorry and hope your patience
sive redness. of your face probably comes
from a fevered condition of the blood.
Rest YOUR hopes of a cure on proper diet,
plenty of exercise and a general regard
for all hygienic laws. Take hot footbaths
and battle the face occasionally with d1-
luted witch hazel; Every night before . re- e.
firing massage the face thoroughly with
q good pure, cold cream
MISS J. What is the best l could
make of the name you signed, and hope
you will recognize yourself Battle the
red nose frequently in diluted witch hazel.
Also soak your feet in hot mustard water
before going to bed. A camePs hair face
scrubbing brush, tepid water and pure
CASTLE soap, used aevery night and fol-
lowed by q smearing of the face with cold
cream, is the only treatment that Will do
away with blackheadS. l would advise
you to go to a skillful dermatologist and
have the moleS removed.
KITTY M.-Were you finally success
full with the cold cream?
l. H.-The electric needle is the only
permanent cure for superf1uous hair.
Pumice stone will remove it but only tenn
porarily. Peroxide of hydrogen is a bleach
and can be used upon the super1uous hair
with perfect safety. Apply with little
soft sponge every other night for awhile,
en- color of the hair, so as to make 1t
scarcely perceptibe and very often will
finally deaden the growth. It will not
cause the slightest soreness or dishgure-
ment of the skin and will tighten the hair
permanently.
CLAIRE E.-Dissplve small pinch of
boraX in two tablespoonsful of cologne
shoulders. Also take a daily sponge bath,
eat only such food as agrees with you.
and take plenty of exercise. For informa-
ton concerning superfuous hair, please
read foregoing reply to I. H. BenZoin
used as you suggest is excellent.
The San Francisco call. [volume] (San Francisco [Calif.]) 1895-1913, 1898-10-30
SLEEPING MACHINES.

Experiments have been made recently
with some curious devices in the shape
of sleep machines" Sleep will some
times result from fatigue of the eyes.
Looking at trees or other objects as
we rush along IN the train will fire.
quently send us Off
An ingenious gentleman has pro-
duced machine for this purpose. 1t is
a box surmounted by two fan-like
panels, one above the other, revolving
horizontally in opposite directions.
These panels are studded with mirrors
that throw upon the retina a vi
brating flood of twinkling light.
A similar effect is produced by star
ing at a bright ball placed high above
the head so that some slight strain is
caused by staring at 1t.
Another apparatus for causing drow-
siness is formed of clamps for sQueez-
ing the arteries leading to the brain.
The clamps remain in position for less
than half a minute, and by that time
the sufferer from insomnia has been
placed in a state of somnolence by the
decreased flow of blood to the brain
Still another method is to arrange an
electric battery in the bed so that a
mild electric current acts upon the
spine.