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The St. Louis Republic., 1903-09-06
CONFEDERATE VETERANS WILL MEET
IN COLUMBIA SEPTEMBER "a.
REPUBLIC SPECIAL

REPUBLIC SPECIAL.
ST Joseph. No.. Sept 5-The M.ssour;
SURVIVORS OF the great army which fought
Ior the establishment of the Southern
Coafederacy will hold their annual reun-
ION In Columbia. September "A. % and &c.
Major General Elijah Gates of this city
ana Captain John c. Lands. his chief of
ssafI, have completed the preliminary ar
ranEenents. and provisional programme
OF the exercises was given out to-day.
The ranks OF the United Confederate Vet
Grams are thinning out each year. and IT
Is not expected that the attendance Will
be as large as on former occasionS. How
ever, there probably win be several thou
sand men who wore the gray in the line
OF parca when the, principal parade takes
plsce.
Senator f. NJ cockre;l. Congressman
Champ Clark. Congressman NJ z. Ben
ton and J. w. Eoyd of ST Joseph have
been assigned the principal speakers.
The meeting VIII be called 10 order in the
University Auditorium IN the forenoon of
the first day. when the addresses of well
come will be delivered by F. W. Neide-
meyer. Mayor OF Columbia: r. s. Jessie
ard E W. Stephens. The response will
1S W Nt-OHSi w bofu Cl i. Joseph.
The remainder OF the day viii be spent
rather Informally. and from 10 O'Clock
there viii be a reception 10 the sponsor
and maids of homer by the ladies of the
Daughters of the Revelation.
The parade and grand review will take
place in the forenoon o. the second day
The old veterans and their friends will
march to the Fair Grounds where bar
beeue and basket dinner VIII be pro-
vided. Early in the afternoon the busi-
ness meeting. ct which officers will be
elected. will be held. While it may not be
stated authoritatively. it is possible that
Colonel Gates Of St. Joseph, who has been
the chief officer of the association for sew
erai years. will decline reelection. Colonel
Gates stated that there was no business
of Importance. aside from the election of
officers, to come before the meeting and
IT Is probable that the greater part of the
time set apart for business sessions will
be devoted TO speeehniaking. There will
be parade by the Cadet Military Corps
at O'Clock in the afternoon Of the second
day. and at night there viii be grand
concert at Stephens College.
The third day will be principally one Of
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pleasure and recreation. There will be
gathering on the university campus at 8
o'clock. after which the university build
ings and State experiment station will be
visited. In the afternoon there win be
an address by the Honorable NJ E. Ben
ton.
Miss Elizabeth Patterson of Smithviile
has been appointed sponsor and Mrs. H.
II. Barnhardt Of Kansas City chaperon
for the young ladies. Miss Helen Mann
of GaEatin will be first maid of honor
and will be attended by many other maids
from various parts of the State, The
maids OF honor from st. Joseph will be
Miss Hannah Cundiff Miss Fay Young
Miss Helen Chestnut. Miss Ella Boyd.
Miss Helen Thomas. Miss Carolyn Lam
dis, Miss Emily Davis and Miss Minnie
Gibson.
Each camp in the State is entitled to
one delegate for every twenty members
or fraction of ten.. and. letters were sent
to-day TO the officers OF all subordinate
organizations, asking them TO name their
delegates at once.
The State is divided into two divisions.
and Brigadier General Sam B. Kennard
of ST. Louis is in command of the East
ern Division. while Brigadier General
Harvey w Salmon of Clinton commands
the Western Division. The other officers
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WRITTEN FOR THE SUNDAY REPUBLIC.
Doctor Edward c. Runge.- superintendent Of
the 81. Louis Insane Asylum. has just entered
upon HE third adminietratiye term. and In out
lining the current management and needs OF
The institution he says:
BY DOCTOR f. E. RUNGE.
On the threshold Of my third admins
tratiye term i may be permitted to sub
NIT an accounting 10 my feIlow-citizens
in the shape OF short resume of my
work done, results attained and plans de-
ferred, within the last eight years of this
institutions life As early as 1895 1
strongly inveighed against the stigma of
the official title, recommending a change
TO .the ST. Louis Hospital for the In
sane
While my petition has not been granted
thus far. the following pen picture may
go to prove that methods adopted have
lost their purely custodial character and
conform to-day. with modern hospital"
ideas
1 am penning these lines at midnight of
a ciouiless summers night, when every
window Of the large Institution is wide
open, permitting the cooling breezes to
enter and any possible noises to penetrate
20 the outside world. To the uninitiated
it may appear almost miraculous that
from the abode of 700 mentally afflicted
not single unusual soano reaches their
ear, the reiguing stiffness Of the night
being -udeiy broken only by shouts ana
laughter Of drunken men VINO chance 10
be passing the institution.
On such a night as this, which Is not
exceptional. by any means, the visitor
would find the wards fiied, rather un-
comfortably flied. with peaceful siumber-
, ers ln.aer the watcnful eye OF nosseiessiy
moving night nurses.
The latter may report that In the earlier
part OF the night SONS cases had Gated
for tho administration Of a prolonged
bath. OF additional food or of q few Sleep
ing potions; the latter rarely number more
than twelve.
Outside Of risnistering to some other
small wants and meeting possible emer-
Sencies, the chief task Of the night nurses
consists In exerting a soothing influence.
klnuly human presence Is gratefully ap-
preciated b. q highly sensitive organfza-
slon 1uring the hours OF darkness. when
oFerWT0ught imagination IL apt to paint
fancsed dangers and pitfaiis IN more vivid
etslcrs than during the hours OF daylight.
Il took me two years of .unrcmiiting ef-
forts 10 bring our night force TO its pres
est fair degree OF efficiency.
REPRESENTATIVE CASES.
Let MS depict the usual course pursued in
handling some typical cases after their
tdrnizs.sD. First of all. ne receive young
girl in estate of acute TnanIa--i e.. the
only genuine niahiacy of popular belief.
The Iualady is characterized by a high
degree 90 eTaoticnai ana mental excite
rnents She talks incessantis. the artscu-
ietory Apparatus often not being able TO
keep pace With the kalefdoscopic imagery
IF the brain T isa sshe sings in snatches.
dances about climbs up on bars and
screens, IL at times abusive. not rarely de-
structive- always sfeepless
This classic picture Il morbid mental
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for nervous diseases for the poor. with
special wards set apart for pay patients
thus rendering the institution partly sell
Early and proper treatment for the nery-
Gus diseases will, in many Instances, stay
the development of insanity.
Another class of patients requiring ana
receiving great deal of rndfyiduafatten-
ton Is that afflicted with inciptent alco-
holic insanity of an acute onset and rapid
course.
No stirhularfs whatever. plenty of tonlcs
and food. baths. with cold affusions; Wig
orous exercise and good deal of heart
to-heart talk are the agents employed
here.
Not having any elixir of win power at
our disposal. We must be satisfied with
putting our patients in a good q state OF
resistance as possible. and for the rest
trust TO their inherent power Of self-con-
troll Quite a number of men have not
disappointed US. as they have been able
to hold responsible Positions for some
years since their release. Others have suf-
fersd relapse after relapse. In these cases
searcfing examination nearly always dis
closes the existence OF profound hered-
if7ry taiut btightinK the entire crganixa-
tion of the individual
Hahitues 10 drugs are treated In a sim
flar manner. bB. usually without anticf-
patton Of lasting results.
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has been considered pleasant and useful
addition to the family.
: Another instance of this kind Is pre-
senfed bv a boy Of Is. endowed with de-
fective mentality. lack tof self-controi and
no love for work
His rather short stay taught him self
control He is now temporarily employed
sf q, box factory Hardly Sunday passes
but thai our lad visits his friends and
his aplaygrcund., and Macy a weekly en-
fartairlment is graced by hts amusing
presence.
NERVOUS DISEASES PREVALENT.
NERVOUS prosfration'' has ceased TO be
constdersd rich peoples disorder. since
it mas been found prevalent among the
dwellers Of the tenement districts. .
There is no help for the lstser unless
their environment can be radically
chsnsed. for even the opuient sufferers
do best away from their home surround
"a As the municipality Is strussllng with
=, rasr1y Elementary proble-.s. relief in
this direction can hardly be expected
lsss5 private III. charity, which every few years
eorfrfbsrtcs IS the erection Of new gen
srsi i,osnffair. would perform great
work ~ The establishment Of senitariur,
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James L. westlake of No. sa42 Washing
ton boulevard president Of the westlake
Construction Company, has for six months
been giving his personal attention to the
work on the new Jefferson Hotel. which
Is being built at the corner OF Locust and
Twelfth streets. and as result the i'm
mense structure is now nearing compile
tion
Less than six months ago not shovel
ful of dirt had been turned for the exca-
vation At that time a row Of one-story
buildings occupied the site where the i'm
mense hotel stands.
The exterior work on the building Is
practically finished. and 800 men are rlinh-
ing the work on the interior. The wreck
ing OF the one-story buildings which stood
on the hotel site began March 10, isos
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= s's-s
and Bacon would have been hanged yes
terday evening had not an urgent request
from the Commonwealth Attorney induced
Governor Montague to respite HIM fer
thirty days.
All arrangements had been made for KS
execution and the Sheriff had q
condemned man by the arm i
TO the scaffoid, when me>fSsS
in with the reprieye.
The cry of the negro was t,.-,
great crowd without the jaiI UffiEN
anger when the stay OF executi
known. and Lynch hfrn.' was
repeatedly shouted.
As quickly a,' possible q speciai'.s
was made up ard the police. armed. 81.
ed with their prisoner for the station. L
crowd pressed around them ard derlandss
the prisoner. Judge Holmes of the County
Court addressed the crowd. urging the cit
izens to obey the laws.
IF the man is not proven innocent he
will be hanged - the Judge declared, ard
he kept the attention Of the mob until the
authorities got Bacon to The train, which
was started without delay.
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activity Is accompanied with a marked
physical letdown. with a lowering OF all
Tegetaffye functions and great emaciat ton.
partly due to persistent food refusal. Phys
ical ailments elicited by the entrance ex-
animation receive at once the same atten-
ton as they would In the mentally unaf-
aicted Oft-repeated and prolonged warm
baths. IL need be: the administration OF
tonics and sedatiyes: in case of uDyielding
sleeplessness. OF mild hypnotic-never
n0rphine-forcsd feeding with most assiIn-
liable food, and plenty of it: temporary
isolation In a fooni-not padded cell. as
popularity beiieved-away from exciting en-
yironment: then. again. bed rest. These
time the excitement subsides and is often
followed by period Of reaction bordering
on lethargy.
AZ this stage psychic stimulation Is full
OF help and promise. daily exercise In the
open air on the lawn and amidst trees and
MOVERS, removal TO the eonyaiescent ward
with Its pretty pictures. curtained win
dows, neatly furnished sitting-room and
dining-room. its wefl-stocked library. pi-
ano. easy chairs. with its chorus drills
and general oheerfulness. gradual intro
special entertainments characterized by
good music, stimulating addresses on
!orics Of the day and special features-all
these tend to remove the ill-effects of the
maiady from which our patient not rarely
emerges completely recovered and is able
20 resume her social position and her
PATIENTS WHO SUFFER MOST.
The next patient presents clinical man
ifestaticns diametricaiIy opposed to the
oiles cited above, in place OF the e!ation
and pleasurable excitement We find mere
the psychic seif-eiouded by profound de-
preston with or without hailucinations
aaa dsiusions of self-depreciative nature
snd then again a state OF extreme agita-
tiom expressive of deep mental anguish.
The meanchoiiac is the only actual suf-
Iefer in cur hospital and y1cf ra<-eIv overs
stubborn resistance to our efforts at al
deviation. Most careful bed nursing. with
view OF presfration of vital energy un-
relenting struggle against absolute food
their wake. measures OF psychic stsu1s,1a-
ticn related above viii often yield satis-
factory results.
As this class of patients is alwavs pos-
| scssed OF an Irresistible tendency 70 Elf
destruction. constant watchfuinees must he
exercised. and even then. successful sli!-
cidesS VIII occur. as shown by three cases
last eight years.
The difficulties in guarding against such
incidents are not appreciated by the laity
As a case In illustration ] may cite thai
of woman who through ups and downs
had been safely guided past the shoals
Of suicidal mania during her three years
soicurn in our midst Two charitably in
the hospital in the face of my vigorous
protests and in full confidence of their
ability to cope with the difficulties ex-
planned to them.
succeeded in efadng her seif-appointed
watchers purchased some carbofic acid
and died two hours after.
NEEDED INSTITUTION.
With regard to imbecIies I expressed
myself in our tveHfy-nintf annual report
as follows while speaking Of concrete
cases This child could doubtless be de-
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HOW THE ST. LOUIS INSANE
ASYLUM Is NOW MANAGED.

System ADOPTED Free From the Old Methods
mates Being Treated Hospital soia
tion in Apartment Watched by Has suppant
ed the Padded Cell Confinement of Few Years Ago.
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SUICIDE THEORY is SECUTED
Relatives of Young MCGOWAN Say
He Died From Natural Causes.
REPrBLIc sPEcIAL.

REPC CBI-IC- SPECIAL.
Springfield. H.. Sept. 5-Relatives OF
Daniel McGowan. the young man whose
mysterious death occurred yesterday at
Dubois. ILL.,. scout the idea that he COM
nitted suicide. They say the letter mailed
by him to his mother here the night be-
fore he died bore no reference to an in
tention 20 end his life, hut stated that
he had been quite I'll for several days
The young mans brother. a business
man of Springfield. who went 10 Dubois,
says the case was Investigated by the
Coroner's Jury and no evidence of suicide
developed. II is the belief OF the family
that the young man died from natural
causes.
Young McGowan had been employed un-
TIL recently BY his brother, who deals in
had been In the habit of absenting him
self from this city, for months at time.
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HAD STARTED FOR scAFFoLD
WHEN REPRIEVE ARRIVED.
Day, Once by Governor, Again by
Sheriff Who Thwsrted Mob.
REpusLsc SPECIAL.

REPUBLIC SPECIAL
Richmond. Va. Sept. s.-Twice in the
shadow Of the gallows and once near to
death at the hands OF a mob. Doc Ba-
con. negro. charged with completely in
an attack upon Mrs. c. E. Geohegan OF
MeckIenburg County. covers in cell at
Petersburg. safe. but trembling at the
recollection Of his terrible experience
Bacon was to have been hanged on
Tuesday. when his supposed accompIlce-
Anderson Finch. met death in Boyd;on.
but the Governor resplted him until yes
terday. is being believed that Finch's dy-
ing statement might prove Bacons inno-
cence This was not the case. however.
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With regard to imbeciies / expressed
myself in our tvsHty-nintl annual report
as follows while speaking of eoncrete
cases This child could doubtless be de-
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of the State organization are Colonel
Elijah Gates. st. Joseph. major general
commanding: Captain John c. Landis,
st. Joseph. chief OF stan: ". n. Kennan.
Mexico. colonel. inspector general; Ry
land Todhunter. Lexington. colonel, quar-
termaeter general; E. Med. Coffee, Platte
City. surgeon general
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The Newtown Bee
CIRCULATION:
Ten Psges.
LITCHFlELD COUNTY.
 NEW MILFORD.

CONGREGATIONAL CHURCH ITEMS.
 To the members of the First Con- gregational church of New Milford: You are cordially invitd to the annual meeting and roll call of our beloved church on Friday afternoon, May g, at 3 o'clock. We sincerely hope you will be able to be present personally, but if this is not possible, will you kindly send message to assure us of your continued interest in the welfare of the church, or, at least send us your address, At the close of the after. noon session the ladies will serve a col lation. These annual meetings are re- unions of our church family, wherein we may meet socially, become better acquainted, and quicken our interest in the practical work of the church Will you not endeavor, by your pres ence, to contribute to the interest o1 this meeting? Yours fraternally 1[Frank A Johnson, pastor; Henry Ives, clerk.
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QUICK ARREST.

J. A. Gulledge of Verbena, Ala, was twice in the hospital from a se were case of piles, causing 9 tumors After doctors and all remedies failed
 Bucklen's Arnica Salve quickly arrest. ed further inflammation and cured him. It conquers aches and kills pain; 25c at R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Fay Tor, Curtis & O., Sandy Hook; B. Hawley, Sherman; A. w. Twiss, Bethel; w. N. Noble and Albert Evitts, New Milford; Connery Bros., George town; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; George D. O'Dell, Cornwall Bridge; R.. F. Smith, West Cornwall, druggists.
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A LITTLE EARLY RISER

Now and then, at bed time will cure constipation, biliousness and liver trou- bles. Dewitt's Little Early Risers are the famous little pills that cure by arousing the secretions, moving the bowels gently, yet effectually, and giv- ing such tone and strength to the glands of the stomach and liver that the cause of the trouble is removed entirely, and if their use is continued for few days, there will de no return of the complaint. Sold by s. J. Parks, Trumbull; A. B. Blakeman,
 Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; M. Beach, Monroe; w. J. Beehler, Brooktield, R. H. Beers & Co.,, NeWtOWn,
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ITEMS OF INTEREST.

News comes from D. H. Turner, a druggist at Dempseytown, Pa, that Dr Kings New Life Pills are the best sellers in his store. After using them himself he says, "they are truly great: actual experience convinced me. Ev- erybody wants them for constipation. stomach and liver troubles. R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; w. B. Hawley, Sher- man; Taylor, Curtis & Co.,, Sandy Hook; A. w. Twiss, Bethel: w. N. Noble and Albert Evitts, New Mill ford; Connery Bros., Georgetown; Allen Joyce, Roxbury Station; George D. O'Dell, Cornwall Bridge; R. F. Smith, West Cornwall, drug stores.
 Foley's Honey and Tar contains no opiates and can safely be given to children. Sold by R. H. Beers & Co.,, Newtown; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; A. B. Blakeman, Botsford.
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seemed somewhat mixed up in his ex- plantations.
 H. L. Randall and Howard Kilborn made trip to Lake Waramaug, Sun day, in MT Randall's automobile.
 Charles I. Leach, the genial Church street grocer, has been quite seriously ill with pneumonia. Dr B. B. Bost- wick is attending him.
 Confectioner Hipp is remembering his patrons with some very neat and tasteful fans, an agreeable gift these warm days. His store is an excellent place to obtain an appetizing lunch.
 The little daughter of MT and Mrs George Pulver is quite seriously ill with pneumonia. Dr Wright is att tending her.
 Everett Sturges and P. M. Cassedy made trip, Sunday, to Bulls Bridge, Kent and South Kent, dining at the Kent Inn, Edward Murphy, proprietor.
 James w. Goldsmith and Robert Stuart drove to Lake Waramaug, dining at Thomas Bray's Lakeside Inn.
 Grocer c. l. Leach is introducing a new cereal, called "Power," which sells for 1Oc package. He is also sell ing concentrated jelly in packages, ,5c a package, a splendid toothsome bar gain.
 A. H. McMahon has been passing a few days at Pawling, N. Y., where he is doing an extensive piece of work. Judge J. F. Addis of the Probate court has appointed J. Fred McEuan administrator on the estate of the late Edwin Soule.
 Mrs Fannie KarlsOn of Hartford was guest, last week, of MT and Mrs s. B. Richmond.
 MT and Mrs Wallace B. Rowe are the happy parents of son, born on May 12.
 The elegant line of straw hats for men and boys offered by Clothier Cas- tie are attracting favorable attention and large sale.
 Robert Findlay sang solo at the Congregational church, Sunday morn ing, in very effective manner.
 J. A. Northrop passed Monday at Pittsfeld, Mass.
 J. A. Northrop & Sons have the contracts for Unique heating plants to be placed in the store of Merchant Hatch at Bridgewater and in the resi- deuce of c. B. Thompson in the same town.
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A. H. M M A N. Bridge Street, NEW MILFORD, CONN.
THE X-RAYS.

Recent experiments, by practical tests and examination with the aid of the X-Rays, establish it as fact that catarrh of. .the..stomach is not disease of itself, but that it results from re- peated attacks of indigestion. "How Can Cure My Indigestion?" Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is curing thousands. It will cure you of indigestion and dys- pepsia and prevent or cure Catarrh of the Stomach. Kodol digests what you eat-makes the stomach sweet. Sold by s. J. Parks, Trumbull; A. B. Blakeman Botsford; B. Hawley & Co.,, Stepney; w. N. Hurd, Long Hill; Betts & Betts, Sandy Hook; M.
 Beach, Monroe; w. J. Beehler Brook field; R. H. Beers S Co.,, Newtown. x
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PARK LANE IOTTING E.

David Rothe has been confined to the house by severe attack of rheu matism for the past week. His many friends hope to see him about soon.
 Soule s Go. have about completed the work on James Sullivan's barn.
 Miss Carrie Berry spent Saturday and Sunday with MT and Mrs F. M. Berry.
 Two little Trusius children are visit. ing their grandmother, Mrs Ellen Ramsey.
 Mrs A. E. Bostwick, Mrs H. A. Payne and Mrs Harry Kinney were in Danbury, Wednesday.
 Mrs Elsie Addis, who has been spending the winter in New Haven, has returned to her home at N. H. Roots.'
 The school children were given few days vacation, last week, on account of the illness of the teachers mother.
 E. c. Wheeler has new sulky blow which he says does fine work.
 Misses Margaret and May Berry of North Kent were at E. M. Berry's a short time last week.
 Mrs F. k. Richmond spent Friday with Mrs H. A. Payne of West street.
 A strange freak in the egg line was laid by one of A. B. Bostwick's hens, Sunday, triple yolked egg. In size it was a little longer than a double yolked
 Mrs Mary Hall, who has been stay ing with her sons since selling the homestead in Park Lane, has pur- chased the cottage on Poplar street owned by Mrs B. Wells. Mrs Hall will soon be settled in her new home ready to take back her former board CTS.
 MT and Mrs B. c. Rowland and little daughter were the guests of their parents on Wellsville ave nue, Sunday.
 News of the safe arrival of Mrs Mary D. Bostwick at Seattle, Wash, has been received by her family. Mrs Bostwick was one train behind