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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-11
ON MEASUREMENTS OF PAIN
Result of Experiments Made Oy DR..
Arthur Macdonald.

arthur hdCOOudlu'
From the Washington Post.
Or. Arthur Macdonald, a specialist
In the United States bureau of educa-
tion, read an interesting and remark
able paper before the American Isy-
Geological Association, in New York,
yesterday, upon measurements OF pain.
DR.. MacDonalds study in this unusual
direction has resulted in the collection
of numerous facts relative to the sem
sitiveness to pain of persons Of both
sexes, from which he has deduCsd the
following:
Women are more sensitive to pain
than men, and the American profcs-
sional men are more sensitive to pain
than American business mon, AMI also
more sensitive than both English and
German professional men. The labor
ing classes are much less sensitive u
pain than the non-laborinE classes,
while the women of the poorer classes
are less sensitive than those in more
comfortable conditions. Young men Cf
the wealthy class are much more sem
stive to pain than the men OF the
working class, and young women Of
the wealthy class are more sensitive
than the young men of the same class.
In general, women are more sensit
i've to pain than men. but II does not
necessarily follow that women cannot
endure more pain than mer. The left
hand is more sensitive to pain than the
right, and in general the sensbility to
pain decreases as age increases. The
left temple is more sensitive than the
right. From the ages of ten to eleven
there is an increase of obtuseness to
,.i IN, nd "a. e. loo 1Ar
is a decrease, with another increase
from twelve to thirteen. From thir-
| teen to seventeen the right temple in
creCscs in obtuseness while the left in
! grasses in acuteness.
In his experiments DIR. Macdonald
examined, and caused to be examined,
more than 1,400 persons. Including girl
! students in public and private schools,
| self-cducated, working and business
women and university women. DIR.
Macdonald saws that girls in private
. schools, who are usually Of wealthy
parents. are much moro sensitive ia
/ pain than giila in public schools, from
/ which it would appear that refinement
and luXurics tend to increase sensitive
I ness to pain. University women are
! mora sensitive than washerwomen, but
| less sensitive than business women.
! There seems to be no necessary re-
/ lation between intellectual development
! and pain scnsitiveness. obtuseness to
pain being, apparently, due more "a
hardihoOd in early life Sc,f-educata !
women who were not trained in uni
Vcrstics ere more sensitive thar bUsi-
ness women, the greater sensitivonoss
| of self-eduCatc1 women 9s compared
B with university women being due. prob
ably, to the everlasting Of the nervous
system Of the former In their unequal
struggles for knowlcdCe. Girls in pub
lie schools are more sensitive at all
/ ages than boys.
The experimental measurements OF
] sensitiveness to rain were made by TT
! Macdonald ard his assistants with the
aid OF a temple algometer. The device
is used by being pressed against the
temporal muscle. amount of pressure
! being indicated on a scale.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-11
WIN. C0NNEHL, President.
HENRY BELIN, Jr., Vice Pres.
WILLIAM II. PECK, Cashier

The vault of this bank Il pro.
tected by Holmes Electris Pro.
tective System.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-11
TEIRD NATIONAL BANK
OF SCRANTON

Special Attention Given % RuSi.
ness and Personal Accounts.
Liberal Accommodations EX.
tended According to BalanSsI anI
Responsibility.
aPer Cent. Interest Allowed on
Interest Deposits.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-11

ships ahead, landed at II o'clock in the
morning, left three hours later and
caught up to his feet before sundown.
The report OF the exploration remain
ed in the records Of the war depart
ment unnoticed until few days ago,
when it was remembered and laid be-
fore a cabinet meeting during dis
cussion concerning the proposed 1000
mile cable to connect san Francisco
and Manila.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-11
TRANSFIXED WITH PAIN.

How aptly that
sacred type OF
womanhood the
gentle Virgin
Mary is depicted
in religious art
as the Mother OF
Sorrows trans
fixed with seven
swords. Some
times when we
stop TO consider
the sorrows and
suferings which
are continually
b orne by 5 o
many thousands
of our American
women, it seems
nc L -. a..nAla.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1899-02-11
Catarrh Cured
FulIness in the Head and Ring
ing in the Ears
Better in Every Way Since Taking
Moods SarsapsriIIa.


For several years had no cessation
Of the suffering csused by catarrb. l had
q sense OF fullness in the head and ringing
in my ears. One OF my nostrils was
tightly closed so | could not breathe
through it, and could not clear my head.
! tried several catErrh cures, but failed to
get relief. Seeing accounts of cures by
Hoods SarsapOrilla determined to give
it fair trial. After taking few bottles
was satisfied it had effected a cure, for
tho catarrh no longer troubled me a par
ticle and i felt better in every way than
for years. lam now able to do a hard
days work on the farm" ALFRED L..
YINsT, HosrnerStown, Pennsylvsnia.
ood's sasfnI psii1ia
Is the best-in fact the One True Blood Purifier.
Sold by all druggists, 81; six for s..
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
THE PHILIPPINE JUNTA.
Deserted by Their Leader and
By Their Lawyers, are In q State
of Bewilderment.

Washington, Feb. 1.-THE Filipinos
junta here is in, a state of be-
wilderment. Senior AgoncilIo. its head,
fled so hurriedly that he failed to
leave instructions for the balance of
the iunta, and they, accordingly, are
dependent upon word frcl him as
well as hampered by the serious ILL
ness of one of their members.
Their counsel. Messrs. Ralston and
Siddons, withdrew from any relations.
with them and they are, accordingly,
without any advisers In a. strange
country, and though they will not like
ly be arrested, they have a strong APP
prehension on that score. The junta,
at two O'Clock. had received no dis
patch from Kguinaldo about the battle:
and no word has come from their fee
ing chief, Agoncillo. Monday forenoon.
Senior Lopez had q long interview with
their attorneys, at which the latter
formally withdrew all connection
with them. and subsequently, to make
their position elear.made the following
public announcement:
~ conflict having taken place be-
tween the American troops and the
forces under Gen. AguinalGo, a duty
superior to hat which a.lawyer owes
to his client requires us to withdraw
from the service of the representatives
here of the ~Republico OF the Philippines,
and this has been done to-day.
at has been our aim in the course
of our employment to set before the
people of this country the true condi-
tons existing in the islands-condi.
tons which, in our humble opinion.
will make extremely difficult the sue
cessful ~subjugation of that alien re-
public and render of questionable
propriety the thrusting upon its citi-
zens of a government which they do
not desire.
"We think it proper TO make this
public announcement of the fact that
our obligations to the Filipino repre-
sentatives and government are at an
end.
[Signedl "RALSON and SIDDONS."
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
FLOOD IN THE TENNESSEE.
Low Lands Are Inundated, Isut No Dam
ger or Damage tn Property Is
A~pprehendrd.

Chattanooga. Tenn. Feb. S.-IIeavy
rains have prevailed throughout east
Tennessee for the past four or five
days. causing a freShet in the Tennes-
see river. II" water stood last night
at 81 feet on the government guage.
and is expected to reach TO feet before
the present food runs out.
At this point the low lands are in,
undated at 80 feet. but TO danger tc
property or damage to mills or mann,
featuring concerns will be done at Il
feet.
40 damage has been done at IN OF
the towns along the river. and none is
apprchcnded.
The railroads entering the city are
having some trouble. The Southern
was delayed Il considerable time yes
terday by Il landslide. which covered
its tracks for some distance. This oh
strUction has been cleared.
The trains on the Chattanooga.
Rene & Southern have been aban-
doned. The tracks OF this road run
through a very low part OF Lookout
valley. and there the tracks are COW
cred by the backwaters from the river
through Chattanooga creek.
The weather has turned very cold.
and no further rainfall is expected.
There was 10 snow in the mountains.
and all danger OF a serious overflow is
now regarded as over.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
REDUCTION TO THE TRADE.
The Ffaternal Feeling of a House
Painter for an Artist
Patron.

Their is a saying that two OF a trade can
neve: agree, but there is reason to believe
th.C there is more fraternity OF interest
than is generally supposed. An instance to
prove this theory Is found in the case Of an
artist in the suburbs who had the front OF
his cottage painted last week. II wasn't
much of L Job, but it was lone very well, and
the painter was told to bring in his bill.
Three days later the man OF the house was
told that the painter wanted to see Inn
Tel him to leave the bill and Ill send
him a check" was the impatient answer.
He was informed that the painter wanted
to see him in person, SO there was nothing
to do but to show him up.
"Well?" said the man OF the house rather
shortly.
"Ihope you like the job said the painter.
with a mysterious smile.
He was informed that it appeared to be all
right.
Il always do good work." said the painter,
rather throwed myself on this when found
out who you was
$50 you found out who l was, did your
"Yes.. When | went tothe drug store at
the corner fer putty, the clerk told me you
was a painter, and one of the best in this
country. / asked why you didn't paint your
house, then, and he said you had got your
hand out now. and didn't paint anything
but pictures. So when L found YOU was in
the trade / did my prettiest. And here is
the bill-$lS.60-and it amt no more than
right. as you know, but, being it's you, I'll
knock off the 80 cents"
To-the everlasting credit of the cele-
brated artist be it said that he kept his face
straight and accepted the reduction IN the
spirit in which it was offered.-Chicago
Inter Ocean.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
HEAD-END COLLISION.
Two Men Killed. Two Fatally and Several
Severely Injurod-Asleep at
Their rOsts.

little Rock. Ark, Feb. S.-A disas-
trous collision between a passenger
train and an extra freight occurred
early Yesterday morning on the cen-
tIai division of the st. Louis, Iron
Mountain d Southern railroad. near
Pollock, La. As a result two men were
instantly killed. two were fatally in
jured. another seriously wounded and
several badly shaken up.
A number OF passengers were severe
ly shaken up by the shock, but none
were Seriously hurt. " : >:
The collision occurred about half
way between Patterson switch and
!. Pollock. 'Bethstrains. were running at
a high rate of speed when the crash
. came, and:it is. miraculous t~hatNany.
person aboard either escaped injury.
Engineer Gregory and Fireman Mccoy
Jumped to save their lives after re-
versing the engine apd doing all they
could to Il W their train. They waited
too long, however, and were caught in
the debris. Engineer Watkins and
Fireman Hoyste remained at their
posts and were crushed to death in the
wreck. 1t is believed that botlt-Wat
kins and Hoyste were asleep when the
collision occurred. :,
The extra freight, south-bound, in
charge of Conductor Farrar and Engi-
neer Watkins. had orders to meet pas
senger train No. 222 at Patterson's
spur. The crew was evidently asleep,
as no stop was made at the meeting
point, and the train was running ut n
rapid rate when Il few miles beyond
the switch it crashed into the passcn-
ger train. Both engines We're badly
wrecked.
The baggage car was completely tel
escaped by the express car. Baggage
ran Baker was caught in the wreck
age and terribly wounded.
The dead and wounded were taken
to Alexandria,. where they are being
properly cared for. \ relief train
reached the scene at ten O'Clock. and
physicians looked after The injuries OF
the passengers. Ii was late yes
terday afternoon that the track was
cleared. The freight ears were badly
wrecked. being piled high up. and #
will take several days to clear away The
debris.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
A CANDY TRUST.
Two Separat. Syndicates Approa ching the
Candy Manufacturers OF the Coun-
try to Effect Consolidation.

Chicago. Feb. Negotiations are in
progress in this city for the formation
of a candy trust composed of about 40
of the leading manufacturers of staple
CONNECTIONS in the United States. While
the projected corporation is yet in an
embryonic state. its ultimate forma-
ton is considered a certainty. Confec-
TONERS have been approached within
the last few days by representatives
of Chicago and New York ~syndicates,
both of which are interested in the
amalgamation of .,:e candy interests
of the country. The fact that more
than II party is seeking to effect the
consolidation makes it possible that
considerable delay may ensue before
final arrangements have been complet-
ed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
EFFECT OF THE SENTENCE.
Does Not Deprive Gen. Eagan of His
Salary, But W~ithholds Allow
ances, "a Big Item.

Washington. Feb. SIT was stated
by the adjutant general that Gen.
Eagan's suspension carries him to
within a few days of his retirement
under the age limit. He will be re-
instated in time to retire with the reg
u.ar rank and pay provided in such
cases. The sentence of suspension. ac-
cording to legal officers of the depart
ment. does not deprive Gen. Eagan Of
any part of his pay. but as the SEN
tenee reads without rank and duty"
he loses his allowances. which include
Communication of quarters, r%ations and
fuel and his horse allowances. This is
quite Il large financial item.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
CHINESE RIVER A
Capture n Steamer. XIII the Captain
and Rob Passen-
gers.

Seattle, Wash, Feb. THAT pirates
dent frCm the accoun of a we'll
planned hold-up of the river steamer
Chung On, running between Canton
and WI Chow. 1t took place late in
December, and the captain was killed,
the crew wounded and the passengers
robbed. The main body of pirates
boarded her at WI Chow as passengers
and ut Do Sing several more came on
board. 1t appears that they had re-
volvers and ammunition concealed In
sarthenware jars, which they said con-
tanned food.
When the steamer was nearing Chat
Parlin the pirates commenced opera
tions. They broke their jars and Sc
cured their arms. The Chinese cap
tain got one of the revolvers, and.
amid Il volley of bullets, retreated into
the pilot house. He was leaning out
If the window waiting for the pirates
to appear. when II sneaked around
the corner of the pilot house and
grabbed the gun. The captain was
wounded. They brought him out on
the deck and emptied six chambers of
a revolver into his breast. They then
cut off two fingers and two toes. Two
of the crew were wounded. The
pirates then went through the passen-
gers, taking all their valuables. and
even stripping their victims of the
clothes they were wearing.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
SignedI "RALSON and SIDDONS."
A SPANIARD'S PREDICTION.
Thinks the Philippines Are Going to Cost
Us Dear-Must Grant Them
Independence.

Madrid, Feb. THE newspapers
here publish an interview with a min
lister who declared that the Philippines
are going TO cost the Americans dear,
as the Filipinos are not so susceptible
to brides as the Cubans."
The minister is quoted as adding:
1.-THE Americans may repulse any at
tack on Manila, but such a victory
will be of no Advantage to the United
States. for the insurgents, embittered
by defeat. will be less disposed to
make an arrangement. and the strug-
gle will 60 on in the Hinterland. which
will be very unfavorable to the Amer
leans, who are absolutely incapable of
mountain warfare.
1.-The situation of the Americans is
very critical. They will be compelled
TO grant independence to the Filipinos
in spite of the fact that they will
thereby bring upon themselves the
worlds ridicule."
The minister also expressed the be-
lief that TIE rupture at Manila would
influence the United States. because
the anti-anncXationists will point out
that the annexation of the Philip
pine islands will demand enormous
and uncallcd-for sacrifices of men and
money"
Continuing, the minister said: "The
rebels. therefore. have shown clever
ness in choosing the eve of the ratifi-
cation of the treaty for al outbreak. 1t
is very regretable that the opening o.
lostilities will necessarily aggravate
the situation of the Spaniards in the
p~hJ1inninpS
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

Washington. Feb. S.-The war de-
rartment has r~epudiated the name of
what has heretofore been known as
the colonial hoard which was re-
Gently appointed 10 deal with insular
questions. and consisted of MessrS.
Guild. Watkins and Kennedy. Mr..
Guild has declined his appointment.
and no other appointment will be made
to fill his place. The other appointees
will remain not as a board or commits
sion. but as advisors to the war de-
partment to pass upon whatever ques-
tons may he referred to them by the
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
IPOnfc1l Ifs.

If you kiss a miss she doesa't Miss the kiss.
If a man keeps cool he commands himself
and others.
Ii you would elevate the stage put it on an
elevator.
If a man can't trust himself he is apt to
trust to luck.
If you would succeed stick to your bust
ness with the glue of industry.
Ii a man is welded to art he is apt to find
the dowry unsatisfactory.
ii a man is unable to hold his pen his
ability to hold his tongue is useless.
If some men didn't boast OF their abilities
Others would never know they possessed
them.
If some people ever get to be worth their
weight in gold they will have to use Il lot of
anti-fat.-Chicago Evening News.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
PRINCE ALFRED DEAD.
The Heir-Appsrent TO the Throne of SAKE
Coburs and Gotha Yields to
Cerebral Trouble.

Meran. Austria. Feb. Prince Al
fred of SaNon-Coburg-Gotha is dead.
He had been suffering from chronic
cerebral trouble.
Prince Albert of SaNe-Coburg and
Gotha was the son of the Duke of
SaNe-Coburg and Gotha. second son of
Queen Victoria, and was born at Buck
ingham palace. London. on October Il.
1874. He was Il captain of the Prussian
infantry. and unmarried. He was the
only son and heir.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
Disaxreeable February.

The discomforts of this month can b
escaped by taking advantage. of the winter
excursions of the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad to one of the many pleasant re-
sorts of the South. This line offers unsur-
passed facilities for reaching the cities in the
South, the winter resorts of the beautiful
Gulf Coast, of Florida, of California, and Of
the West indies. Write C.. p. Atmore,
General Passenger Agent, Louisville, KY,
folders descriptive of Florida or the
Gulf Coast.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
GEN. EAGAN'S SENTENCE.
The President ed IL from Dismissa
from The Army to Six Years
Suspension.

Washington. Feb. S.-Thc president
has caused to be promulgated the sem
tence in the case of Gen. Charles =.
Eagan. The court-martial sentence
was dismissal from the army. and the
president has cOrImuIed this TO six
years suspension from duty. which
covers the remainder of the time prior
tn Gen. Eagan's retirement in~January,
1905.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
Land-seeEer., Excursion Ticket.

To all points in Kentucky, Tennessee, Mis-
sissippi, and Alabama on several days in
each month. Thousands of acres ofland for.
sale along the Mobile & Ohio r. r. Address
Alabama Land & Development Company,
Mobile, Ala; or F. l.. Harris. 400 Olive
ST., st. Louis, No.; Charles Rudolph, ISL
Marquette Building, Chicago; E. E. Posey,
G. 2. a, Mobile, Ala. -
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

You Can Get Aliens Fooi-EaseF FREE.
Write today 10 Allen S Olmsted, lie Roy,
n. Y, for a FREE sample OF Aliens Foot
Ease, = powder to shake into your shoes. 1t
cures c~hilblains, sweating, damp, swollen,
aching feet. II makes New or tight shoes
easy. An instant cure for Corns and Bun
ions. Alldrugglsts and shoe stores sell IL. 25c.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
Allowances.

He-What allowance do YOU think your
father ought to make us when we are mar
ried?
She-Well. l think If he makes allowance
for your faults he will be doing as much as
can be cxne"'sd nf him-Chicago journal.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
TG De--lop Aurirerous Land In Costa RIGA,

london, Feb. 7.-Senor Rafael Ig-
@lesiss, president of the republic of
Costs Eica, in an interview with a
CORRESPONDENT of the press yesterday.
said he had not discussed the canaI
question with any one. but that he
had completed arrangements with a
syndicate of Americans and others in
London to develop 8 large tract of
aurlferous land 30 square miles in ex-
tent. on the Pacific coast of Costa
Eica. near Punta Arenas. The capital
of the syndicate. Senior Iglesias said, is
100000, of which n quarter had
been already subscribed.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

Mr.. C.-'They call him a one-horse law:
yer" Mr.. Y.-How did he get that
name, do you SUPPOSE Mr.. C.-"Recause
he's such a fine charger, l imagine .'-Ion-
kers Statesman.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

The Paris police have arrested a
former lieutenant of French infantry,
for whom Il warrant had been issued
al Nancy. on the charge of carrying on
an Illicit correspondence with Il for
cign government, involving secrets
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

There is one attractive feature about a
war drama on the stage: no investigating
commission appears in connection.-Atchi-
son Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

To the victors belong the spoils, and to
the ~vanquished the privilege of INDUCING
in sarcastic criticism.-Puck. .
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
An Official Denial,

Brussels. Feb. An official denial
has been issued from the government
of the Congo state of the report that
the Belgian post at Rojaf. on the
Nile. between Fashoda and Uganda,
had been captured by the derviShes.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

Half the men who attempt to tell you 4
funny story forget it.-Atchison Globe.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11
Cheapness of Sugar,

Sugar is so cheap now that it paws the
grocers to take the sand out of it.-Boston
Transcript.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

See there. A bad sprain cured; and St.
Jacobs Oil cured it.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

Told you SO. IN one night cured. St. ia.
cobs Oil masters Lumbago.
The Cape Girardeau Democrat. (Cape Girardeau, Mo.) 1876-1909, 1899-02-11

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles IS and so
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.