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The state herald., 1907-07-26
SLEEP AND DEATH
BOTH NATURAL OCCURRENCES
AND WITHOUT PAIN.
Reasoning Proves That There Can Be
No Consciousness at the Instant
of Either-Workins of
Natural Law.

The phenomenon called sleep may
he summed up In the following propo'
sitions, says writer in the Cosmo'
politan:
Ffrst-Sleep is temporary death OF
the functions OF the sensitive system
due to exhaustion by fatigue.
Second-This death Is temporary
because the vital system continues to
perform its functions during sleep ana
restores the sensitive organs to thelT
normal condition.
For our purpose death may be con
sidered under three heads, natural
death. sudden death and death from
disease. Natural death is death from
old age. 1t differs from natural sleep
only in degree.
The gradual loss of sensibility by
the sensitive organs which precedes
sleep now takes place in the Vitai
system. and all the organs pass into
permanent sleep together. There can
be no pain preceding or at the mo-
ment of such death, any more than
there Is pain preceding and at the mo
ment of passing into temporary sleep
Sudden death may be defined as
death due to sudden injury from
without or within the body suilcleht
to destroy at once all irritability oil
both sensitive and vital organs. IL
requires no argument to prove that
a person who is suddenly stricken
dead can suffer no pain. The ele'
ment of time must be present In or
der to suffer physical pain, and in
the sudden death of person the ele-
ment Of time is absent.
We come now to consider the third
and BY far the most frequent form
Of death. namely, death from disease.
AS soon as disease is established,
dying begins. which is but a more
rapid than natural ceasing OF all SEN
slbilities, accompanied with more or
less suffering, according to the cause
which produces IT, This dying and
suffering, called disease. must termin'
ate either in socalled death, which is
insensibility to II. or in recovery.
which is the removal of the cause of
n. hut in any event the suffering has
been endured, no matter whether the
final termination is death or re-
covery.
No one is conscious of or can recall
the moment he passes from waking
into natural or temporary sleep. Nor
shall we, by supreme agony" or in
any other way. be conscious OF pass
ing into permanent sleep.
Being born and dying are the two
most important physiological events
In the life history Of our bodies, and
we shall know no more about the lat.
ter event at the time It occurs than
we did about the former.
The state herald., 1907-07-26
PROUD IN HER POVERTY.
Young Woman's Brave Answer to In
sulting Landlord.

Frank P. Sargent, the United States
commissioner Of immigration, said
one day in Washington:
There is fine stuff in some OF these
poor people who come to uor shores.
| heard recently of young Swedish
woman. Brave, witty and honorable,
she could bring splendid young
Americans into the world. A short
time after she arrived among us, her
husband got out of work. Naturally,
then. the rent fell behind. The land
;ord called for 1t one day in her hus-
bands absence. He listened to the
young woman's tale of misfortune, re-
garding the while her yellow hair
her clear blue eyes, her red mouth
and white teeth. Suddenly, bending
toward her, he said:
Give us kiss
"She drew back, and her blue eyes,
as cold as ice, dwelt on him disdain.
fully
"'No' she said, my husband and
may be too poor to pay our rent, but
we are not so poor that we can't do
our own kissing"
The state herald., 1907-07-26
Car You Walk stralah,k

Most men cannot walk In u H,'aish,
Illus with their eyes open. and non.
e,,r lived that could do so with his
c,eA shut Try H. II II an aged say
inr that man follows his nose. and
there never was q nose since Adam
that stood straight In front Of face.
All of IN are afflicted with either sin,
isirptorHion or dotifOiorHlon. that Ia.
IN walking We yeer either 10 the left
or 10 the right II cannot be- helped
Bet up two posts on tho lawn. aud
bet a million that No man of woman
In the crowd can walk from one To
the other withou, anfraotiosliy. Lot,
81 Fun IN II,
The state herald., 1907-07-26
People Tell Each Other About Good
Thjnos,

Twelve years ago few people in the
world knew OF such a preparation as a
Powder for the Feet. To-day after the
genuine merits of Aliens Foot.Ease has
been told year after year by grateful per-
sons, it is indispensable to millions. 1t is
cleanly, wholesome, healing and antlseptic
and gives rest and comfort to tired aching
feet.
1t cures while you walk. Over 10000
testimonials. limitations pay the dealer
larger profit otherwise you would never
be offered a substitute for Aliens Foot
Ease, the original foot powder. Ask for
Aliens Foot Ease, and see that you get it.
The state herald., 1907-07-26
"sen.1ble 70 tho Last"

An old Scotch lady used to be at.
tended by a doctor to whom she In.
variably gave guinea when he went
to see her. He had told the friends
with whom she lived that her death
would probably be sudden. and one
day he was hurriedly sent for as she
appeared to have become unconscious.
On his arrival he saw at once that
the old lady was dead. and, taking
hold Of her right hand. which was
closed. but not rigid. he calmly ex-
tracted from 1t the fee which she
had provided for him. and as he did
SO he murmured: Sensible to the
last"
The state herald., 1907-07-26
Very Handy.

among the people who greeted the
President upon his arrival at Oyster
Bay" says an exchange, none at
tracted so much attention as woman
who carried two children in her arms
and led another by the hand" 1t
strikes us that capable woman like
that would attract attention anywhere.
Washington Post.
The state herald., 1907-07-26
A Trouble Maker.

Townc-The other day helped your
friend Dudley to select beautiful
etching
Browne-Don't mention Dudley TO
me; he's no friend OF mine.
Townc-Why. he told me he was go.
Ing to send the etching as u presen,
90 you-
Brownc-So he did and my VIII.
made me rcarrango all the other pic
turcs In the parlor 10 make room for
Il and I'm not done yet,
The state herald., 1907-07-26

Sheer white goods. in fact. any Ano
wash goods when new. owe much Of
their attractiyeness to the way they
are laundered. this being done in n
manner TO enhance their textile beau.
ty. Home laundering would be equal.
ly satisfactory II proper attention was
given TO stnrching. the first essential
being good Starch. which has sufficient
strength 10 stifIon. without thlckening
the goods. Try Defiance Starch and
you Will be pleasantly surprised at the
improved appearance OF your work.
The state herald., 1907-07-26
Her Pointed Retort.

When the old lady put her head ont
OF the window and inquired of the
yG5ng railway porter what the train
was stopping for the young man
thought he would have little fun al
the old lady's expense.
Engine was out late last night
ma'am.' he remarked with n smile
80 she's got thirst on her this
morning; they're giving 'er drop o
wine"
"Ah, it's water said the old lady
III you'll wait minute. ma'am.
he rrinned. "I'll inquire whether
they're givin' her port wine"
Never mind came the answer
don't you trouble, young man.
thought perhaps by the way we've
been getting along she was run on
aloe gin.'-i.ondon TltBlts.
The state herald., 1907-07-26

kidney medicines. I am in a position
to know whereof 1 speak, and am
pleased to add my endorsement and
to recommend their use"
Sold by all dealers. so cents a box.
Foster-Milburn Co., Buffalo, N. Y.
The state herald., 1907-07-26

Knights Of Pythias,
Third Battalion,
Second Regiment,
Missouri Brigade,
says: 81 am pleased
to endorse the use
Of Doan's Kidney
Pills. a medicine
of great merit. Hay-
: ing had personal ex-
rartar1@ -,;tk ,,,a-,
The state herald., 1907-07-26

Every good and great man grows
greater as tho sunset OF his years
gilds the glory OF his lofty soul,
The state herald., 1907-07-26

Initiative "Mesiah" Bird.
The messiah" bird Of India excels
all others in its initiative powers.
The state herald., 1907-07-26

Mrs. Windows Soothing Syrup.
For children teethng softens the gums reduces In
nammation says pain, cures wind collie sc bottle.
The state herald., 1907-07-26
A FRANK STATEMENT.
From a Prominent Fraternal Man Of
Rolla, Missouri.

Justice Of the Peace A. NJ. Light, of
Rolla, Mo-, Major, Uniformed Rank,
The state herald., 1907-07-26

Men enjoy doing anything they
don't have to do for living.
The state herald., 1907-07-26
Need Eight Hours Of Sleep.

Women of nervous temperament
should have eight hours of sleep to
keep in good health.
The state herald., 1907-07-26

DerIenCe with Inany
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
LAST NIGHTS EvENrs.

new play by Messrs Ditrichstein and Poll
lard called THE Ambitious Mrs. AIcott." pro-
duced at the Astor Theatre.
Mr.. George Broadhurst's play. called The Mills
OF the Gods" transferred from the Aston The
atre 20 the Manhattan
New York Theatre was devoted TO the sx-
travaganza called ''The Land OF Nod"
Miss Elsie Janis. with THE Vanderbilt Cup
came back to town. appearing az the Grand Opera
House.
Mr.. Ben Greet and his Players began their last
week at the Garden Theatre. with LAS You Like
It." This evening Much Ado About Nothing"
win be given.
signor Noveni and his company. at the Lyric
Theatre. performed in Alalian adaptation OF the
French play made by the elder Dumas. on fan
ciful incidents in the life Of Edmund Kean.
Mr.. Benjamin Cnapin appeared at tho 5sth Street.
giving his well known expert imitation OF Abra-
ham Lincoln CT the White house.
Ar the Academy OF aiusic the spectacle CT Ben
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
OPENING At JAMESTOWN.
President to Spend EIeUen Hours
at the Exposition.
from The Tribune Bureau.I

Washington April 1.-The Presidents James
Town Exposition itinerary was announced to-
Day, after a conference with ex-Representative
H. st. George Tucker, president OF the EXPOSE
ZION company. If the present plans are followed
out the President viii spend about eleven hours
N the neighborhood OF the exposition,
he VIII leave Washington on board the May
mower with Mrs. Roosevelt Miss Ethel. Archie
ana Quentin, at p. m. on April D. and is due
% reach jamestown az II a m. the following
gay From IL o'clock until about o'clock the
PRESIDENT will be busy man. for between those
hours he VIII formally start the machinery OF
me exposition, make a speech visit all the prin-
opal objects OF interest about the grounds and
aAe luncheon with the officials Of the exposi-
eA ahd their guests. Some time after p. N.
~ VIZ give a reception 10 the members of the
tlomatie corps. governors OF states and other
-'s'lhguished persons: az s p. m. he is due
oine with President Tucker at the latter's
.ne' and az about 10 p. m. viii board the
mower Tor the return trip 20 Washington
q, ne stories that are being printed 70 thu eff
- mat the hotel keepers Of jamestown are
ssssteling 70 fleece tho visitors are all with
Ma tolhdation." said MF. Tucker, after his talk
a. me President. The same kind OF story
sios .eys circulated about every new expose
p15 :, ~ was told OF Chicago. st. Louis. Buffalo
-, 49, ,Oiaaha. OF course. some Of the first class
m. N the vicinit OF jamestown itself may
e'4sA1 rates 10 n point ltial looks pretty
49, But there win be plenty OF accOmmOda-
f..ss Tor every one that visits US. We are
60 ins big inside Inn within the grounds.
49,. mere are small hotels within easy walking
s-s.-Alce or the exposition that viii accOmmo-
~s~p ~ least ten thousand persons. We have
- 49, secured q list OF an the homes IN Norfolk
F.sIe accommodations may be secured, and
$3.50 $3.50 already contracted with four steamer lines
49, VII convey guests 20 and from the show
an safe IN saying that there win be ample
80 convenient accommodations for all who
~ y, % secure them, ranging IA price from 81
- ~ day OF course these prices viii not
aIlce bath and al, the other comforts OF
- -. class hotels but no one VIII expect 70 get
az mat for such modest rates"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
a NEW PLAY AT THE AST0R.
"The Ambitious Mrs. Alcott."

This play in its theme. bears some resemblance 20
the we'll known comedy OF Diplomacy" The hero
ine' Mrs. Alcott, has had two husbands. who are
Dead and she is represented as DESTROYS OF we'd
ding third. Richard Winthrop by name. a person
younger than herself. with whom she has become
earnestly enanoured Young Wlnthrop's elder bro
Their. finding that Richard IS inclined 20 marry
Mrs. Alcott. and disking that lady opposes the
match, and purposes to his knowledge OF some
thing discreditable in Mrs. Alcott's past life as
weapon with which to thwart her matrimonial am
billion. The contest between the woman, sincerely
IN love at last and the determined brother resolute
10 prevent result that he considers disastrous IL
the theme OF the play. Opinions largely differ on
the subject OF marriage. Hamlet seems 20 have
thought that there are too many Iparriages-and
Hamlet has his followers. One marriage seems
well. More than one becomes dubious An ex-
perienced female who contomplates n third can
scarcely be deemed object OF interest. The
whole subject is rather tiresome. The play was
observed with polite attention by a large audience
and was received with considerable applause
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02

Hur" was presented for the 25OOth time. That
spectacle viii remain at the Academy till April 20.
Mr.. David Higgins appeared at the Fourteenth
Street Theatre in his present speciality. EIis Last
Dollar"
At Days Theatre the votaries Of musical trash
were RECALLED with THE Spring Chicken" Mr.
Richard Carrie and his associate performers reap
pearing in it.
AT the Liberty Theatre Miss Eleanor Robson,
acting in "Salomy Jane" entered on the twenty
seventh week OF her present engagement.
Mr.. Kyrle Bellew. Mr.. Frederic De Belleville
ana other players appeared at Wallack's Theatre.
IN play, by Mr.. Hartley Manners. called "a Mar
riase Of Reason"
MISS Kitty Cheatham gave recitations and songs
TN the afternoon). at the Hudson Theatre and her
performances were enjoyed by a considerable audi
ence.
Mr.. Belascos popular play ''The Heart Of Mary
land was acted by the stock company at the
FlIth Avenue Theatre. and Mr.. Gilletts's well
known military drama Of Secret Service was
acted at the Harlem Opera House.
Mr. William Morrts's stock company appeared
az the Lincoln Square Theatre. in revival Of Mr..
Esmonds well known comedy entitled 'when We
Were Twenty-one"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
INCIDENTS AT HAND.

Miss Amelia Bingham will appear az webePs
Theatre on Wednesday evening IN a play called
'The Lilac Room"
revival OF the stirring drama Of ARIZONA will
be effected at tho West End Theatre on April g.
Nine. ALA Nazlmova. now performing az the
B1ou Theatre in 'Hedda Gabler' will present
"A Dolls House on Thursday afternoon and on
Monday next win present a new piece called
"ComtSsse Coquette."
Mr.. Eddie Foy will emerge at the Herald Square
Theatre April g. performing Artis Chotza in
The Orchid" Mr.. Foy Is supposed 20 be a
funny person.
The bill az the Empire Theatre wifi be changed
next Thursday evening and Miss Ethel Barrymore
will then appear in a revival Of His Excellency
The Governor"
Next Friday afternoon tho capital comedy OF
Masks and Faces viii be presented at the Car
den Theatre. and Mr.. Ben Greet can then DO seen
TTiplet
The romantic play. THE Road to Yesterday"
current at the Herald Square Theatre. Will be
moved, next Monday. 70 the Lyric Theatre.
play called The Boys Of Company b. VIII be
brought forth at the Lyceum Theatre April s.
and that vapld and tiresome performer Mr.. Arnold
Daily will appear IN II.
The entertainment at the Grand Opera House,
next week. will bs '"Ths Rogers Brothers In Ire
land" ". W.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
WHAT IS GOING ON TODAY.

Meeting Of the RyeFaas Branch Of the NJ
So West c5ih street sSti il a M N
College. sheTTys D. IA
Meeting OF the women interested IN the promotion
work Of the Actors FUND Fair. Lyceum Theatre.
Genealogical Hail. No 22G West 18th street. p
Exhibition night q The New York Trade School, First
avenue ana 18th street. 5 ?. m.
New Voters meeting. Cooper Union. p. m.
Commencement exercises OF the Margaret Fahnestock
Training scaool for Nurses. No. so4 East Goth
Ibsens "The Pretenders' BY the Dramatic Asso-
citation. waIdorf-Astoria. p. m.
Peace meeting o. the william Lloyd Garrison Equal
SIC p n association Hotel Martha washington
Free lectures OF the Board OF Education, p. M
wadleigh High School, 18th street. near Seventh
avenue DR.. Henry G. Hanehett Grounds Qf Mu-
Street JOSEPH C. oaRman. ' PictlresaGs Nsx zsS
LAo tlllustFateog FubtiG School %, NO. %Sa 1s
o. the in d @ ab ana anS e s
street. between First and See9na avenues GsGTEo
School 100 Audubon avenue and IGeth street.
James AekeTman Aisace-Past ana PIes t, Sii1
Cook a Trip Through cuba (iIlustrated) Amer
lean Museum. 77th street and Central Park West.
ElWood @ Ie@ksbury' aIfI an SSS.
iOsth street Charles. Johnston, Wars Between NSS
mortal Hall. Washington square. south corner
IN mPson street cyrus {. A9 9i fus, aHaSS
Mission Of the Immaculate Virgin. Great Jones and
lean Boys CHANCE Ciilustrated); New York Public
Laer. :Psinting in England CiiIustrated1; 81 Cor
nelius Church 10 423 West 4etn street iSy9 ToSePn
settlement Professor Henry r. Northrop Homes.
ir aS' avg Vest i sds si House
West 5oth street " %elingt cooI 1sat sTss
and Third " wallace Ksr Electric Ct Arc
avenue 25th 2ieh streets wiilisnsbridgs &C.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
THE DRAMA.
& NEW PLAY AT WALLACK's.
"A Marriage Of Reason.

The best skt that was ever written with rerer-
enoe TO the marriage OF reason was written DE
Henry Arthur Jones. in the epsodical part OF ms
play Of Judah" Mr.. Manners has taken the sub
sect seriously. His hero Delcombe, an Enshsh
aristocrat. divorced from his wife (Which as d
preliminary incident, needess), makes mar
riage OF convenience-no sentiment on either SUE
with an American he:ress. and eventually alter
marriage. falls in love with his wife, and presently
ascertains that she has fallen in love with MIN.
Marriages of reason perhaps do occur In actual
lie marriages Of unreason certainly dol DuC 'heT
are not interesting, and the discussion OF tHeHn 70
not worth while Persons who have arrived AI 'ne
haccid condition in which they can marry In thaI
way are persons OF no consequence. Mr.. Manners
however who is a clever dramatst. has reared an
interesting structure OF dialogue, and has pro-
vided Mr. Kyrle Bellew with vehicle for the ex-
hibition- Of his clever and exceedingly insincere
nature. That actor is bundle OF affectation' ouS
he is expert in his showing oe IT. and he makes an
effective revelation OF himself in this piece Ahee
ls not one natural possible situation in the play
Inc central posture of circumstances Is the one
that has been specially familiar in the play from
the French, of THE IrOnmaster." man anu
woman are married, but their marriage is merely
formal They dwell together, strangers. secret
~ all the time. each really loves the other; but
neither OF them will confess it. Such a state OF
things might continue for day or two. but not
longer. On the stage IL is supposed.-as In TINS
pay,-to continue for long time. until gradually
the husband and wife are made accordant; ana the
spectators are supposed to be interested by the
process whereby those lovers ascertain their mutua
affection. and TO be thrilled by the climax when 1t
occurs. Of their unison. In this play the ex-
pedent Is an accident to the husbands little son
By his nrst wife, and the first wife Is brought IN
TO help the second wife, in nursing the boy, ana
both those danes oonfer Nothing could be moro
untrue or more silly. The play Is exceedingly well
mounted. and II is acted in a sufficiently mechan-
cal manner to indicate careful rehearsal: but as
no person in It IS actual, sincere. anything but
a theatrical puppet, performer could reasonably
be expected to create an impression OF truth. Mr..
De Bellevile. jealous husband, who had no
reason TO be jealous. conveyed sense OF for
midable character. The boy. Master Story. showed
precocious talent always rather painful in the
theatre. The piece was observed with attention
by large audience.
CAST OF "A MARRIAGE OF REASON"
rita korrest. from Chicago. Fannie ward
Lazy 1atoine Lord DelcoInbe's divorced wife julia Dean
MIS- Ellison Captain Ellison's wife. Margaret Fuller
AIRS belInont-ToyloT, Miss Forests chaperon
Naude Peam Slower
Nurse Minnie storey
taAoheL AIeredy Conway Tears
Tony Lord Decombes his wife Master Storey
N Adaiis
h Sinitl
PARKER Lord Deloombo's servant. c. Russell sage
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1907-04-02
DIR. DEPEW At DINNER.
Senator Unexpected Guest of st.
Nicholas ISOciefU.

With Senator Chauncey NJ Dspsw as its unex-
pected guest, the 81. Nicholas Society last night
smoked its long clay church warden pipe at Del
monico's. The Senator whose arrival q
prise. sat az the right OF President Austen q. Fox
When Mr.. Depew was told that he had been
added 20 the list Of speakers he calmly nodded his
head in the affirmative. IL the first time
Senator Depew had attended one OF the Sc. Nicho-
las gatherings in q number OF years.
At the guests table with President Fox and
Senator Depew sat Henry y. +. MscFaFiand,
president Of the Board Of Commissioners OF the
District OF Columbia; Martin W. IAttletOns Charles
z. Kremer. Gherardi Davis and John Kendrick
Bangs. Senator Depew spoke in offhand way.
telling stories which amused the guests. He said
the origin Of the big stick taken from Peter
stuyvesant. the first Dutch Governor. who ruled
his Council with his stick. He spoke OF the good
fellowship among the members OF the society.
Mr.. LittietOn followed Senator Depew, and said
he knew, with regard TO the 'big stick" OF which
he previously had known nothing, that It came
from somewhere outside the Constitution and said
the rooster once captured by the society. back IN
It's early history was the emblem OF the Democratic
party.