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Evening journal., 1902-04-24
INVESTIGATING SHELL BILL
Members Of Levy Court Make Inspections
Of eauSeWay

Members of the Levy Court this
morning inspected the causeway south
of Market street bridge They found
that many bushels Of oyster shells
have been placed on the road, but
there is no way of telling the exact
number. The committee named to in
vestigate the bill rendered by Mr.. Jes-
ter for the shells will report at the
meeting of the court next Tuesday.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
pemented Woman Badly Burned

philadelphia, April 24.-Bessie Brus-
sells. aged 30 years, demented
woman. was burned in a terrible man
ner at her home. No. 1888 South Fourth
street. this morning, by a falling lamp
setting fire to the bed upon which she
was lying asleep, and it is not expected
that she will survive her injuries.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
SALOON CHANGES HANDS
Frank J. McCOWan Buys Place at Front
and ShipIey Streets

Frank J. McGowan has purchased
from John MCGOWAN the goodwill,
stock and fixtures of the saloon at
Front and Shipley streets. Frank Nc
Gowan is well-known to the patrons
of the place, and is a relative of John
McGowan.
The latter recently purchased the sa-
loon of John Farnan, on Front street,
paying for it $4,000.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Endorsed for Health officer

Friends of James f. Davis. of No. 4OS
Sherman street, are strongy endorsing
him for the Office of executive officer
of the Board of ealth. Mr.. Davis is a
well-known young man, highly spoken
of by his present employers and all
who know him.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Rarge RepaIred and Painted

The big sand barge of the Charles
Warner Company, which is on the ma
rine railway at the American Car and
Foundry Company's shipyards, has
had new planks put on and given an
oVerhauling.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Site tor New Station

The choice of a site for the new
railroad station has not been made
public yet. Some spectators are try
ing to get tips on ii. so they may pur-
chase real estate in the neighborhood.
but the officials are keeping quiet.
The new structure probably will be
located near the present one.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Tug Blown to Pieces

New York, April 24.-The boiler of
the tugboat Thomas Percival, lying at
her dock at Greenspoint, blew up early
this morning. Edward Moran, the
watchman, was killed. The tug was
destroyed.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
wnman Mas pemented

Susan Dougherty, demented woman
was found at French street station last
night. She was sent to the police sta
ton. Chief Black is trying to find her
relatives She probably will be sent
to Farnhurst.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Will Attend Relay Races

Many WilmingtOnians will attend
the relay races of the University Of
Pennsylvania in Philadelphia ON Sat
urday. Invitations are said to be
scarce, as the demand for them has ex-
ceeded the committee's expectations.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
MILK WAGON DAMAGED
Joseph MiIIman's Horse Ran for Over
a Mile

After run Of over a mile during which
it partly demolished a milk wagon, a
horse owned by Joseph MiIlman, of No.
2O3 West Second street was caught at
sixteenth and French streets this morn
ing The horse became frightened at the
F., w. & b. railroad station AT Front
and Walnut streets the wagon collided
with the curb and was broken about the
body and wheels.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Handsome New Cars Shipped

A six-wheel coach for the Bangor
and AroostooR railroad was shipped
today from the American Car and
Foundry Company's shops. 1t was a
combination car. 1t had two small
brass beds, writing desk, library
and smoking room in it, and was
handsomely finished.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24

Public sale Of furniture and carpets
at Stidham's auction rooms. No III
East Fourth street, on Friday, April 20.
at 1.20 o'clock. Parlor. bedroom and
dining-room furniture. 500 yards OF
good carpets. enamel bedstead.
eouches. and a full line OF all kinds OF
good furniture. Open for inspection this
evening
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Min See the KIng Crowned

John II. Cory. baggagemaster at
the French street station, has received
a letter from his son, Joseph, who
is a seaman on the u. S. S. Illinois.
When the letter was received the Illi-
nois was in drydock in Brooklyn, get
ting in condition for the coronation
ceremonies in June. Young Cory, per-
haps. will be the only Wilmington boy
at the ceremony.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Renalrlnr RaIIroad swllches

Workmen today started TO repair
the railroad tracks and switches which
run into the yard of the Diamond State
Steel Company's plant. The tracks
will be leveled and raised. and connec-
tions will be frightened
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Win bel Eree Tomorrow

William ~ Boggs will be released
from the New Jersey State Peniten-
tiary, in Trenton. tomorrow. 1t is
said that he will accept a position in
Philadelphia.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
VIII Overhaul Steamer

The steamer Quaker City, which has
been at the shipyards of the American
time, will be put on the marine rail-
way for repairs.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Float damned Against Bridge

A. float i'm The Christiana river at
the Diamond State Steel Companys
wharf drifted down To Third street
bridge this morning with the tide,
and became iammed against the south
approach. IL was released at high
title
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Funeral in Glasgow

The funeral of Mrs. Margaret A.
Craig will take place from her late
home in Glasgow, this evening. Inter-
ment will be made in Cedar Hill Gene
terry, Philadelphia. tomorrow.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
no Won WANT 81. .oOO?

II so. every time you wind you
watch drop ten cents in The "NeW
Idea" Savings Bank. Ask for booklet.
The Mutual Life. S37 Market street.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
Repalring Railroad switch

Workmen today repaired the switdhr
es along the Pennsylvania railroad at
the roundhouse. Braces will be put
down TO hold them in place and pre-
vent them from separating.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
war Department.
nwashington. April p. 1870


Funston:
war Department
washington, April 22, 1902.
s"sE-I am directed by the president
TO instruct you that he wishes you to
cease further public discussion of the
situation in Che Philippines, and also
to express his regret tha. you should
make a senator of the United States
the object of public criticism or dis
cussion.
WILLIAM CARY SANGER,
Acting Secretary of War"
At banquet last Saturday night Of
the Colorado Sons of the Revolution,
General Funston is reported to have
said of Senator Hoar: "I have only
sympathy for the senior senator from
Massachusetts. who is suffering from
an overheated conscience"
Probably what caused the issue Of
this particular letter was an applica-
tion from General Funston for leave
of absence in order that he might at
tend the banquet to be given in Bos-
ton by the Middlesex Club. 1t was
understood that he was to deliver an
other address there, and as the presi-
dent deprecates the discussion OF pub.
lie questions in this fashion by United
States officials and officers, this letter
was sent. The request for leave OF
absence was refused. A copy Of Mr.
Sangers letter was forwarded 10 Sen
ator Hoar.
The president has telegraphed Gen
eral Funston not TO speak at the Mid
dlesex banquet in Boston.
Denver, Colo. April 24.-Genera
Funsten said That in future his public
Otterancss wosld be free from an,
reference to the Philippines, and in
timated that his speeches as printed
were as a rule Slll Of misstatementi
and very badly garbled.
Continuing, General Funston said
"I am the last man to do anything
preiudical to military discipline. bu
when | talk on the Philippine ques
ton l am liable to lose my temper
But truth does not always lie at the
bottom on the we'll"
Evening journal., 1902-04-24

From factory TO wearer. " and ~
Hats. Saltzgiver & Bupp, 100 West
Seventh street
Evening journal., 1902-04-24

Before buying furniture you should
go to Adair's. 207 Market street You
will save money by doing so.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24

Take Brazilian Balm for old, deep
seated troubles. 1t renovates. soc.
and 81.
Evening journal., 1902-04-24

STAIN YOUR DOORS
With Cartmell's Oak Stain. u
Evening journal., 1902-04-24

Any old hat blocked in the latest
style by Saltgiver & Bupp, l06 West
Seventh street. .. -.---4
Evening journal., 1902-04-24
REPRIMAND FOR
GEN. FUNSTON
Ordered to Cease Discussing
Philippine Question
CRITICIZED SENATOR HOAR
President TeIcgraphS the KanSan Not
to Speak at The Middlesex
Banquet in Boston

Washington. April 24.-By direction
of President Roosevelt, Acting Secre-
tary of War Sanger has addressed the
following letter to General Frederick
Funston:
Evening journal., 1902-04-24

THE DOTS appear in To-
days Evening journal. Read
thes advertisement ON the last
page.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
PERSONALITIES

i Mr.. Harry d. Howell has returned
from Philadelphia.
Mr.. W. +. Metten. Of Wilmington, wa
in town Wednesday.
Miss Elya Reed is being entertained by
her sister near town.
Mrs. Fl. A. Nowland spent several daya
in Philadelphia this week.
Mrs. II. q. Eliason and children ara
visiting in Heightstown, N. ].
Miss Madeline D. Tatman is making 8
visit to Philadelphia friends,
Miss Bernice Metten has returned from
visit with Smyrna friends.
DR.. Robert comegys, of Newark, was
an over Sunday visitor in town.
Misses May Kumpel and Lillian Carty
were Wilmington visitors Monday.
Miss Aida Aspril, of Wilmington, il
visiting relatives near Med DonouRh.
Rev. and Mrs. L. E. Barrett were guests
of Milford friends part Of this week.
Miss Bertha Byron was the guest of
Miss May Smith several days this week.
Miss Mary w. Townsend, of Odessa,
spent Sunday with Miss Mary Hutchin.
Mr.. v. G. Reynolds, OF Philadelphia,
is spending few days with relatives
here.
Mr.. Charles I. Gears. of Wilmington,
visited the family of Mr.. Harry Gear
Sunday.
Mr.. Walter Webb, Of Wilmington,
spent Sunday with his parents on East
Main street.
Mr.. George Swain and daughter, Miss
Gertrude. of 81 Georges, we're among our
visitors Friday.
Mrs, George G. Allen who has been
visiting Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel Price, re-
turned home Friday.
\ Miss Louise Echenhofer, of Philadel-
phia, is visiting her sister, Mrs. Albert
frice, on GREEN street. ~ :
Mrs. Fannie Lockwood left on Tuesday
for New York, where she will spend sew
eral days with friends.
Miss E. May Conner is spending some-
time with her sister, Mrs. D. w. Hill,
near Kennedyyille, Nd.
Mr.. Albert Alexander, of Wilmington,
was the guest Of relatives and friends in
town several days this week.
Miss Bessie Craddock, Of Philadelphia,
who has been visiting Mr.. and Mrs. w.
B. Hates returned home Monday.
Mrs. Ella Pennington has removed from
the farm near Armstrong; Corner and is
boarding with her sister, Mrs. Alex.
Metten.
Miss Sophia Schriver has returned from
Heigbtstown, N. j., where she has been
employed, to work in the Middletown
shirt factory.
Mrs. A. E. Perkins and Miss Lizzie
Price left Thursday morning for Albany,
N. Y, where they viii spend the re-
mainder of the winter.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
WARWICK HAPPENINGS

Services to morrow, 7.S0 o'clock. 7. M.
Mr.. J. R. H. Price has returned home
after tour in the West.
Miss Jennie Bland, of Delaware City,
was in town on Tuesday.
Mr.. Harry Manloye, Of Centreviile,
will spend Sunday at home.
Miss Almeda Holden is the guest Of
friends in Chesapeake City.
Miss Allie Jones, of Philadelphia, is
the guest Of friends in town.
Mrs:and Mrs. W. J. Lofland are spend
ing this week with relatives near Cecil
ton.
R. B. Merritt, Jr., has been confined
to his rom this week on account Of i'll
health. i-=I-
Miss Bessie Craddock, Of Philadelphia,
is being entertained at the home Of Miss
Smith.
Mr. and Mrs. Max Bland, Of ST.
Georges, spent Monday with Mrs. Ed
ward Manloye.
Miss Ethel Manlove celebrated her
eighteenth birthday anniversary on Nom
day evening last.
Christian Endeayer Society at z o'clock.
Topic. Tempted and Tried Cor. 10:
IS; Heb. 2:.l7, ls;4:I5.
Mr.. and Mrs. y. P. CHM, accompanied
by T. B. Vinyard and mother, spent Fri
day with relatives near Cecilton.
Rev. ]. McIAin Brown, Messrs. Kirby,
johnson and Merritt will Represent the
Christian Endeayor Society At Washing.
ton on Tuesday.
Mrs. J. r. H. Price and sister, Miss B.
w. Gunkel, left Thursday for Lancaster.
Pa, to attend the funeral of their codsin,
Miss Jennie Landers.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
ODESSA NOTES
Mr.. Oliver Stevens is at home.

j Mr.. Oliver Stevens is at home.
s-Dr. Dorsey w. Lewis spent severa
days tiis week in Baltimore.
Mrs. John HaIlett, of Milford. was in
Odessa several days this week.
The Whist Club met at the home Of
Mrs. William Janvier Thursday, February
18th.
Mrs. William skellinger, of Whining
ton, is visiting her sister, Mrs. William
II. Eccles.
Mrs. Carrie Appleton has returned from
short visit with Mrs. NJ. N. Willis, OF
Middletown.
Miss Mary W. Townsend was in Mid
dletown over Sunday, the guest Of Miss
Mary Hutchin.
DR.. William Hallett, of Wilmington,
was the guest of his brother, Rev. R. L.
Hallett over Sunday.
Mics Moody, of Cherry Hill, Nd, is
spending some time with her cousin,
Miss Bertha Stevens.
Mr.. William s. Townsend was enter
tanned Wednesday by Mr.. Joseph Il.
Williams, of Philadelphia.
Mrs. ]. Clarence Williams and son
Joseph Harper, of Philadelphia, were
the guests of Mrs. Lee Sparks on Sunday.
Mr.. and Mrs. c. E. Rose have returned
from their wedding, and are now keeping
house in the Hukill property on High
street.
At a cabinet meeting of the Epworth
League of the M. E. Church, held We'd
nesday evening, ii was decided to resume
the meetings of the class in American
Literature. The first meeting will be
Tuesday, February 18th.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
The HiddletOWn Transcript

Trains Leave Mfddietown - Fotlovss
North Bound s.so, 7.so, s.2o and 1913 .. m.
is and 6.D2 D. IN.
le and 751 D. m.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
CURRENT PRICES
MIpDLEToWN GRAIN MARKET.

MIDDLETOWN GRAIN MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY JOHN W. JoLLs.
Wheat-No. I.....S2 / Corn
No. 2..79 Yellow, s!.elled 50
Clover Seed ID 13c Oats ............... 30
MIDDLEToWN PRODUCE MARKET.
CORRECTED WEEKLY BY W. t. coNNELLEE.
Eggs, per doz .......................... 2S@3O
Country Butter, per fb................. 24@29
Creamery Butter, per tb............. 35
Lard, per ID. ............................ 10@13
Live Chickens, per fb...............10@l23
Potatoes, per basket. 10000
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
Full line Of Fresh Groceries Il i. +.

lNcRAM's.
The stockholders Of The Eagle Crsa-
merry Company held meeting Thursday
afternoon, over the Offices Of Squire A.
@. Cox, on South Broad street, with Mr..
Jonathan K. Williams in the chair, and
Mr.. Fl. w. Pharo, Secretary. Mr.. D. M.
Cochran stated that he was instructed to
call meeting TO ascertain what the stock
holders desired to do in connection with
running, leasing or selling out their stock
in the above name firm. Those present
represented 16I shares Of stock, and ON
motion the chair appointed committee
Of five, to attend to the management Of
the property, and to receive any propo-
sitiens offering to bay, ETC., and before
acting on same, to call . meeting Of the
Miss Lena Pleasanton entertained a
large number of her friends at her home
on North Broad street Friday evening,
February 7th. One of the most pleasing
features Of the evenings program was q
'.conundrum musical" rendered by the
hostess on the piano, which was nov
slty, and brought forth much laughter.
Miss Kathryn YanSant carried OFF the
inst lady's prize, Mr.. Richard L. Price |
he first gentlemen's prize and Mr.. Gilpin
Massey the "booby" prize. Other amuse-
nents, such as games, vocal music, and
caused the time to pass by /
,nly too rapidly. Refreshments were
eryed at late hour, after which all de-
,arted wishing Miss Pleasanton many
more such pleasant occasions. Among
hose present were Mrs. George O. Allen,
1 Philadelphia; Mr.. and Mrs. Samuel
rice, Mr.. and Mrs. John Armstrong,
fisses Kathryn Vansant, Nora Arm-
trong, Viola McWhorter, Nellie Roth
Tell, Lille Scott, Messrs. Fred Arm
srong, Richard L. Price, and Harry Boil
IN. II
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
Trustees Of ths Poor

The New Castle County Levy Court
Tuesday elected the following Trustees OF
the Poor: Wilmington hundred, Edward
L. Rice, Robert D. Kemp; Brandywine,
Frank Stirling; Christiana, James H.
Polk; Pencader, 2. T. Harris; New Castle,
Robert McFarlin; White Clay Creek, DR..
Columbus Henry; Red Lion, E. L.
Clark; Appoquinimlnk, George Knots.
The Court authorized the refunding of
more than $4,000 paid to the county
under the Adams law taxing investments,
which was declared unconstitutional.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
NOTICE TO TAXPAYERS
OF
St. Georges Hundred

The taxable residents of st. Georges
Hundred, and all persons liable to pay
tax in said Hundred, are hereby notified
that the Taxes for the year 1901 are now
due, and as the Levy Court has declared
that all TAXES must be settled by Feb
ruary 28th, 1902, / ask for settlement
by that time of all unpaid taxes. Please
do not fail to attend to this important
matter, as I cannot extend the time any
longer.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15

Please read the following Extract Of the Law {:
That on all taxes paid before the
first day of October there shall be an
abatement Of five per centum; on all
taxes paid before the first day of Decem-
Der there shall be an abatement of three
per centum on all taxes paid during the
month OF December there shall be no
abatement whatever and on all taxes
unpaid ON the first day OF January next
ensuing five per centum thereof shall be
added thereto.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
Furs at Cut Prices.
Every Piece Must Go.
Ladies' Coats.

Ladies' fine Kersey Coats silk lined, up-to-date in
lyle, worth $780, $3.50.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
ars I should think, would do everything
to make her pathway bright and pleasant,
for am sure it is for their good alone.
Conell-Donahoe

-t~@ tf---~- k1CfloNAlt
for ! am sure it is for their good alone.
Conell-D -Donahoe
A very pretty wedding ceremony was
performed at St. Dennis Church, Galena,
last Wednesday at noon, the contracting
parties being Mr.. Edward L. ConneIl, of
Wilmington, DEL, and Miss Margaret E.
Donahoe, daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Peter
Donahoe, of near Sassafras. The Church
was most beautifully decorated with holly,
evergreen and potted plants. The bride
wore a tailor-made snit of blue broad
cloth with panne velvet and applique
trimmings and hat of blue chile with
withe roses. She was attended by her
sister, who wore pretty gown of mode
cloth with panne velvet and white felt
hat with pink roses. The groom and best
man, Mr.. Strain, of Wilmington, wore
conventional black. The bridal party
entered the Church to the strains of
a beautiful wedding march rendered on
the organ by Mrs. A. Wilson Cochran,
accompanied by her brother on the
cornet. Miss Tillie Raisen rendered
some very fine vocal selections. The
happy couple were married with
nuptial mass by Father Daley. They
then returned to the beautiful home of
the brid's parents, on the noted banks of
the Sassafras. where an elaborate we'd
ding breakfast was served. Then the
happy couple were driven to Middletown,
and took the six o'clock train for trip
North, Mr.. and Mrs. Cornell will reside
in Wilmington.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
MONEY TO LOAN!
Gfk 900 to Loan on First
plU,VVU Mortgage
AT S PER CENT.
II. Apply at THIS OFFICE.
Loan Notice |

The Stated Annual Meeting OF the Odessa
Loan Association, OF Odessa, Del, will be held
A. the Academy, on Monday, February 9th,
190ks at O'Clock, P. NJ, at which time Presi-
will be elected to serve one year, and three f81
directors TO serve three years. Also, at the
same time Stock Ia the 18th Series viii be for
sale. L. Y. AsPR1L, B., fecretary-
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15

NC1S cctbS0, dha - y tAs5 MUIR Auc kut55bs
departed for their homes, wishing Miss
Edna much happiness. Among those
present were: Louise McCrone, Lottie
Jolls, Edna Banning, Mary Gill, Mary
Lewis, Prudence Lewis, Sallie Racine,
Esther Davis, Maude Deakyns, Lillian
Walker, Susan Arthurs, Ethel Rowe,
Helen Rowe, Anna Denny, Jean Metten,
Jesse Willis, Victor Jones, James Adkins,
Samuel Pennington, Sydney Peverley,
Bayard Eliason, Make Eliasnn, Warren
EIlicott, Thomas McWhorter. Norman
Kumpel, Lloyd Bratton, Lloyd Bragdon,
Benjamin Biggs, Reece Darlington, Ros-
sitter McCrone, Jay Parker.
There has been much speculation as to
who would succeed Mr.. John p. McIn
tyre after March 25th. 1902 as nrnnriAtnr
| OF the National Hotel in this town, and
on Monday the matter was settled.
Messrs. James A. aud Joseph H. Man.
love have leased the property for a term
of five years, fact which their many
friends in this section and the travelling
public viii be glad to learn. Messrs.
Manlove have demonstrated to their pa
irons that they are thorough hotel men,
and there was much regret expressed on
all sides when it was learned they in.
tended purchasing hotel elsewhere. BY
this arrangement the present tenants viii
merely change places, Mr.. Mcintyre com
ing to the Middletown Hotel, while
Messrs. Manlove will take possession Of
the National. The lease calls for many
improvements 1t the National Hotel, in.
cluding steam heat, bath rooms, new
building on the north end which viii b
used as kitchen, and 8 thorough paiEt-
ing. These improvements when com
pleted will place The National among The
best eauipped hostlsry on this PENN.
lsula.
Middletown transcript., 1902-02-15
Mails Close as Follows.

Going Nortb-7sO q M. lo.o5 a. M. ass and
80 p. m.
Going south-s.50 O. m, $40 p. m.
FOR 0dessa-o.l0 q. M, IL 40 Q. Ei.s tSg p. m.
For warwick, Cecilton, Eafivifie ana sassa-
frae-e16 q. m.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-04
Seeds Of Canada ThistIes.

A bulletin Of the Department OF
Agriculture says: Tho Canada this.
tie spreads over large areas or trav.
els long distances by means of its
seeds. 1t spreads into patches by
means of its perennial running roots.
Both of these means are effective in
their way. Perfect seeds are not
often produced till after the plants
have become well-established and
have spread to some extent by the
running roots. In some localities in
Wisconsin and Iowa close observa.
ton of the plants for several years
has failed to discover perfect seeds.
The plants appear to be somewhat er.
ratio in this respect. In 1894 very
few perfect seeds were found at
Washington, while In 1895, nearly
all of the plants bore perfect seeds.
though such were produced by less
than half Of the flowers in each head.
In 1896 the plants were again seed.
less. All three seasons were exceed:
ingly dry for this region. In 1899, an
abnormally wet season in Washing!
ton. they were seedless, and no seed.
liugs were found in the spring Of 1900.
There were no apparent fungous or in
sect enemies to account for failure
to produce seeus.
Courier Democrat. (Langdon, N.D.) 1891-1920, 1902-12-04
remedy for Hiccoughs
; Simple and Effective

tory movement, spasmodic inspira-
ton. consisting of a contraction of the
diaphragm. accompanied with closure
OF the CLOTHS, SO that further entrance
Of air Is prevented. The impulse of
the column of air entering and strik,
Ing upon the closed CLOTHS produces
the sound peculiar to the ailment. 1t
is reasonable to assume that anything
that would relieve the contracted
state of the diaphragm, and would re-
open the closed CLOTHS, or partially
open 1t. so the air could enter in nor
NAL way, would completely relieve the
situation. 1t would seem that the
yown. which is nothing more than a
deep, long breath, would bring about
this result. While the yawn is sup
posed to be an involuntary movement.
due to drowsiness, it is yet a fact that
a man can yawn at pleasure. This
being true, it is easily within mans
power to cure the hiccoughs by resort
ing to the very simple practice of
yawning. OF course cannot say that
in all cases Of hiccoughs the yawn
will prove good remedy. But be-
lieve in all ordinary cases, where the
annoyance is not aggravated, the
yawn will do the work. At any rate,
my own experience has convinced me
of the fact, and, besides, there are the
physical conditions to which have re-
forroI