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The Press., 1907-05-22
THE HUMAN BRAIN.

eE Neither Originates Word Nor
 Forms a Notion.
 Those physiological and surgical facts which show that brain matter has itself no capacity for thought are Of such recent discovery that only a relatively small number of persons. mostly specialists-have the least idea that the brain neither originates a word nor forms a notion. Anatomy and physiology alike indicate that the brain is never other than the instru- ment of what-in the present state of science-must be called the personal ity." The personality is as different from, as separate from, the brain as the violinist is separate from his viO- lin. 1t is not brain which makes man. Man makes one of his brain hemi- spheres human by his own labor. If a human personality entered a young chimpanzee's brain-where, by the way, it would find all the required cerebral convolutions-that ape could then grow into q true inventor or phi losopher, for it is the great man who makes the great brain and not the great brain which makes the great man. This is another way of saying that we can make our own brains-so far as special functions or aptitudes are concerned. Human brain matter does not become human in its powers, indeed, until the personality within fo if in hand fC fo if
 What is the "he himself" which thus takes the mechanism known as the brain and uses it for thought purpose as telegrapher would use ticker and series of wires for the transmission of messages? In the present state of anatomy and of pathology, replies Dr.. Thomson, in effect, we have here the greatest mystery connected with the conscious personality. We know that one pleases to call it-has a material organ to think with. The conscious personality does the thinking. The material organ is the instrument of thought, and that material organ exists in two symmetrical halves. It is only one-half of this organ, however, which can be used for speech or for recogniz- ing or knowing anything which is ei- ther seen or heard or touched-in the sense of the touch which is educated.
 All acquired human endowments therefore are acquired by modification of the material comprising the speak Ing half of the brain. This speaking half of the brain did not originally have single one of these great functions, not single place in 1t for them, any more than it's fellow hemisphere has to the end of it's life They are all stamped, as 1t were, each in its re- spective place in the speaking hem isphere, by a single creative agency. All words and all knowledge are put in the brain and arranged there for use, like so many books on their brain shelves by the brains librarian. Where he goes when he locks this library up and leaves for the nig.&-in sleep we do not know. But one thing is cer- tain-not one of the books made itself or put itself where it properly is.- Current Literature
The Press., 1907-05-22
4 LAND OF MYSTIC CHARM.
Beauties of Modern Syria as Seen by a
 Woman Writer.

Beauties of Modern Syria as Seen by
 Woman Writer.
 Here is vivid description of the Biblical plain of Esdraelon, taken from Mrs. A. O. Inchbold's Under the Syrian Sum- Instantly our gaze and with it our hearts went out to the strange beauty of the plain of Esdrae- lon, spread out just beyond the rolling ranges of the Galilean hills. 1t was like some beautiful sea with it's softly green pillows sweeping inland in broad gracious curves between the bounda- ries of it's northern and southern hills. And upon this limpid, seemingly liquid surface rested big cloud shadows of deep yelled purple. Th@Jbillows were the cultivated stretches of the plain, and the cloud shadows indicated the broken, titled soil. When ill reality the shadows of clouds moved across the billowed richness of the great meadow as the natives called Esdraelon-the effect was sublime beyond descrip- tion."
 Of Baalbek the same author says: ''So overpowering was the first impress sion of loneliness and awe created by the sudden sight of the giant pillars towering in the mystic blue light that instinct bade one creep behind the nearest giant stone wall and hide-hide from the guardians, the genii, who seemed to be lurking in the dark depths between the fallen pillars, to be lmmovable as sentinels in the penum bra of the vast colonnade. But there description fails. The wonders of that whole magic area through which we wandered as under a spell outstrip expression.
 '"The veil of the supernatural lay lightly alike on the untouched surface as on the totally buried relics, now laid bare by the persistent burrowing of the searchers after truth. Ghosts of the long ago lowered near. In the light which transfgures all things earthly with an atmosphere that is supermun- dane they whispered strange tales of the phantom world, which at the mo- ment seemed vivid and real, but in the brightness of the morrow vanished as a dream which memory yearns in vain to retain"
The Press., 1907-05-22
when the Earth Quakes.

Some idea of the stupendous power of the subterranean forces exerted by earthquakes is shown by the changes effected by them in geography. Noun tains have been obliterated or new ones formed, islands have been made or de stroyed, and whole stretches of coast line wiped out. For instance, in Sep tember, 1759, on the lofty tableland about 150 miles southwest of the City of Mexico, a piece of land four square miles in area was suddenly raised $50 feet, and numerous cones appeared, one of them, the volcano of Jorullo, being nearly 1,7OO feet high. Java in 1772 suffered in the opposite way, for a tract of country fifteen miles long by six miles broad was swallowed up en- tirely, a mountain of 5000 feet being reduced to 5000 feet only in the process.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Tha Left kaann.

It is strange that so strong preju- dice against the left hand has lived and increased for centuries when there is no natural or physiological reason for 1t. Examination of the skeleton of a person who was strong. healthy and well formed in life shows that the bones of the left hand and arm are just as large and capable as those of the right. The study of physiology shows, too, that the muscles and fragments and cartridges that fastened that per sons arms to his body and gave them the power of motion were made to do their work just as well on one side of the body as on the other. If the left side was the weaker, it was because of the failure to exercise 1t as freely as the other.-Scrap Book.
The Press., 1907-05-22
THE STAGE KISS.

What 1t Really Means Rather Than
 What lt Seems to Be.
 Stage kisses! No one but an actor or an actress can fully appreciate what they mean. The picture as presented to the audience is very pretty, but the vision which looms up before the eyes of the poor player Is something like this:
 A face covered with a coating of cold cream, which has been powdered over with a thick layer of pearl white or brunette powder, as the case may be. On the cheeks are daubs of rouge, which at that close range in no pos sible manner suggest, as they do to the audience, the rosy cheeks of country lassie. Over the eyes Is rubbed a little dark blue powder to make them poetical. The underlids are heavily penciled, and mark extends quar- ter of an inch from the eye at ths end. This makes them larger. Upon each separate lash is a bead of black cosmetic, which has the effect of mak- ing them heavy and long. The cherry lips, which to the audience the hero is eager to press to his own, are to his distorted vision at such close range only a gash of carmine painted into a Cupid's bow.
 The actress sees before her a picture even less attractive, for ten chances to one the hero, in addition to his grease paint, wears a false mustache and Is also smelly with tobacco. The glare of the footlights tones down this con- glomeration of paint, and at distance the faces are actually pretty, but upon close inspection they resemble nothing more than a very bad oil painting out of focus.
 Taken from this viewpoint, some of the very impassioned kisses featured in plays require no little self sacrifice on the part of the players.-Harriet OuImby in Leslie's Weekly.
The Press., 1907-05-22

TIMELY AND VALUABLE SUGGEST IoNs.- .- Many peope, especially women who lead closely confined domestic lives, suffer from what in general terms is called nervousness. Among all forms of treat ment none has even approached in suc- cess the intelligent use of Dr. David Ken nedy's Favorite Remedy, of Rondout, N. Y., which promotes an easy and natural action of the digestive organs and i'm parts tone to the nervous system. 3
The Press., 1907-05-22
POINTED PARAGRAPHS.

People will treat you all right until they become familiar.
 Whipping little man does your rep utation as a fighter no good.
 You can't please everybody. A cheer full person is a pessimist's idea of fool.
 The man who realizes the cowardice of people can always put up a great bluff
 You can live way off on a lonely farm but trouble will come to you out there.
 When some men put quarter in the collection basket it gives them feel ing of being real sporty.
 The man who is really in love pays very little attention to the ability of his sweetheart as a bread maker.
 Don't feel bad if people do not agree with you. You may not agree with yourself if you stop to think it over.-- Atchison Globe.
The Press., 1907-05-22
DIR. DAVID KENNEDYS FAV0R|TE REMEDY

take it morning, noon and night, and it will cure you. took the medicine as directed, but had no confidence in cure, as my case had been tried by so many. After using it week began to feel better, and in short while after that was entirely cured. That terrible distress, everything ate breaking up sour in my throat, had all gone and have not had moments dis comfort since. To-day there isn'ta healthier man and my appetite is excellent"
 Write to Dr. David Kennedy's Sons, Rondout, N. T., for free sample bottle of Dr. David Kennedy's Favorte Remedy, the great Kidney, Liver and Blood medicine and free medical booklet. Large bottles S1 0O All druggists.
The Press., 1907-05-22
The Ladv Cow.

Little Susie went out to her grand mothers on a farm in Lebanon county last summer. She was afraid of the cows, and one day her mother asked her to run out to the barn and call grandpa to dinner. She started, but, seeing a COW in the lot, ran back, crying:
 "Oh, mamma, there's COW out therev'
 Her mother looked out of the win dow and said: ''Why, Susie, that's only a mulley COW. She can't hurt you, for she hasn't any horns."
 "But, mamma" exclaimed Susie, ''she might butt me with her pompa- dourg'- Ledger.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Best for Women and Children.

On account of mild action and pleasant taste Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup is es- pecially recommended for women and children. It does not nauseate or gripe like pills and ordinary cathartics Orino Laxative Fruit Syrup aids digestion and stimulates the liver and bowels without irritating them. Remember the name Orino and refuse substitutes. finders Jacobsen. -aa
The Press., 1907-05-22

When your back aches it Is almost in- variably an indication that something is wrong with your kidneys. Weak, dis eased kidneys frequently cause break down of the entire system. DeWitt's Kidney and Bladder Pills afford prompt relief for weak kidneys, backache, infiam- nation of the bladder and all urinary troubles. Sold by finders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-22
The Drama Tndax.

Manager-What have you got in the way of light comedy? Let me look over your manuscripts. Playwright I don't happen to have anything on hand just now, but I'll write you two or three and bring them In this after City Times.
The Press., 1907-05-22

All nat ons ara endeavoring to check the ravages of consumption, the "white plague that claims so many victims each year Foley's Honey and Tar cures coughs and colds perfectly and you are in no danger of consumption. Do not risk your health by taking some unknown preparation when Foley's Honey and Tar is safe and certain in results Ask for Foley's Honey and Tar and insist upon having it. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-22

When your food has not been properly digested the entire system is impaired in the same pr portion. Your stomach needs help. Kodol for Indigestion and Dyspepsia not only digests what you eat, it tor es the stomach and adds strength to the whole body Makes rich, pure blood Kodol conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold by An ders Jacobsen
The Press., 1907-05-22
The Rahamans.

A most curious utensil of Bahaman dwelling is big cement oven, like a cone, at the back of the house. In this the family bread is baked. Bahamans are physfologically starved, and their thin, attenuated forms show 1t. An unvarying diet of fish and fruit is not nourishing enough, and the fact speaks for itself in these islanders. The white Bahamans are homely and sallow un- less burned so that the complexion is a thing of the past. They rarely, some never, wear shoes; hence feet in these attitudes are feet and not merely the ends of legs. used to gaze in admira- t1on at the feet that daily and nightly visited our schooner. The owners of the appendages could walk where a shod foot could not bear to tread. The skin becomes tougher than leather. Black Bahamans are the finest speci- mems of the negro race to be seen out side of Africa-strapping fellows, with magnificent arms and chests-but they are dreadful beggars and dreadful liars,-MOntreal Star.
The Press., 1907-05-22

There Is more catarrh in this section of the country than all other diseases put together, and until the last few years was supposed to be incurable. For great many years doctors pronounced 1t a local disease and prescribed To- cal remedies. and by constantly falling to cure with local treatment, pronounced it incurable Science has proven catarrh to be a constitu- tional disease and therefore requires constitu- tional treatment. Halls Catarrh Cure, manu- factured by J. Cheney & Co.,. Toledo, Ohio, is the only constitutional cure on the market. It is taken internally in doses from 10 drops to teaspOonful. It acts directly on the blood and mucous surfaces of the system. They Offer one hundred dollars for any case 1t fails to cure. Send for circulars and testimonials.
 Address: E. J. CHENEY < CO.,, Toledo, Ohio.
 Sold by Druggists, 75c.
 Take Halls Family Pills for constipation. 2
The Press., 1907-05-22

DeWitt's Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve does not merely heal on the surface it penetrates the pores and promptly relieves pain, caused hy burns, scalds, cuts and skin diseases. It is especially good for piles. Beware of limitations. Sold by Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Poetry.

"Why are poets so little appreci- ated?" asked the young man with long hair
 "Well," answered MT. Cumrox, tits this way with piece of poetry: If you can't understand it you don't care to read 1t, and if you can understand it you haven't any respect for it."
The Press., 1907-05-22

For cold or cough take Kennedy's Laxative Cough Syrup It is BETTER than any other cough remedy tecause it's laxative principle assures healthy, copi- ous action of the bowels, and at the same time It heals irritation of the throat, r trengthens the bronchial tubes and allays of the mucous membrane. Contains H ney and Tar, pleasant to take. Children like it. Conforms to the National Pure Food and Drug Law. Sold hv AndArs ,IAeOhsAn.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Umbrella Filtration.

An umbrella sarried over the wo- man, the man getting nothing but the drippings of the rain, signifies court ship. When the man has the umbrella and the woman the drippings 1t indi- cates marriage.-Boston Transcript
The Press., 1907-05-22
MRs.NELLlE MARKHAM

A nervous irritable woman. often on the verge of mysteries, is source of misery to everyone who comes under her influence, and unhappy and mis- erable herself.
 Such. women not only drive hus- bands from home but are wholly unfit to govern children.
 The ills of women act like fire brand upon the nerves, consequently seven-tenths of the nervous prostra- tion, nervous dependency, h "blues", sleeplessness. and nervous irritabilitv of women arise from some. organic Arrangement.
 Do you experience fits of depression with restlessness alternating with ex- treme irritability ? Do you suffer from pains in the abdominal region, backache, bearing down pains,neryous dyspepsia, sleeplessness, and almost continually cross and snappy? If so, your nerves are in a shattered con- dition and you are threatened with nervous prostration.
 Proof is monumental that nothing In the world is better for nervous troubles of women than Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, made from native roots and herbs. Thousands and thousands of women can testify to this fact. .-
 Mrs. Nellie Makham, of 151 Morgan St, Buffalo, N. Y, writes:-
 Dear Mrs. Pinkham:-
 t.I was a wreck from nervous prostration 1,
 I.ydla E. Pinknam's Vegetable Co herbs. contains no narcotics or harmfr the largest number of actual cures { world has ever known, and thousal file in the laboratory at Lynn, Mass. Lydia E. Rinkham,s Vegetable Compoul
The Press., 1907-05-22
Mercury and Ar.

The reason that mercury rises and falls in the barometer is that dry air is heavy, moist air Is light, and the col umn of mercury is affected by atmos- pheric pressure. The tube of barom- eter being open at the bulb end, the air when moist cannot support the weight of the mercury. When the air is dry, the mercury cannot resist It's weight; hence the rise and fall in dry and wet weather
The Press., 1907-05-22
Iansn of Memory.

The Counts valet-Permit me to in- form you. sir, that in six months you have spent 23.s47 francs and 45 cen times. The Count-Really7 I wonder what I bought for those 45 centimes?- Enurira
The Press., 1907-05-22

CAsoAswEEr for babies is the best rem edy for collie, summer complaint, diar- rhpa and sour stomach. It is especially good in cases of teething when irritation affects the stomach and intestines. CAS- oAswEET is pleasant, safe remedy, con- taining neither opiates nor narcotics all the ingredients are printed plainly on the wrapper. Endorsed by mothers because it acts so quickly. Sold by finders la cObsen.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Sour
 Stomach

No appetite, loss of strength, nervous ness, headache, constipation. bad breath. general debility, sour risings, and catarrh of the stomach arc all duo to indigestion. Kodol relieves indigestion. This new discov. cry represents the natural juices of diges- ton as they exist In q healthy stomach, combined with the greatest known tonic and reconstructive properties. Kodoi for dyspepsia does not only relieve indigestion and dyspepsia. but this famous remedy helps all stomach troubles by cleansing, purifying. sweetenlng and strengthening the mucous membranes lining the stomach. Mir. S s. RaH, cf RavsnsWood. ". Va.. sayss- " was troubled with stomach for twenty years. Kodol cured mo and we are now using t tn nik Cor baby."
 TRY
 DeMTTs KIDNEY and BL ADDER PIlLs-emsa aad sais Prepared by E. Q. DesNITT G CO., Chicago SOLD BY ANDERS JACOBSEN.
The Press., 1907-05-22

Here's to your health and happiness -DeWitt's Little Early Risers- famous lif tie pills. Nasty, sick headache or bill iousness may come on any time the cure is an Early Riser. Sold by finders Ja cobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-22

The New Pure Food and Drug Law.
 We are pleased to announce that Fo- ley's Honey and Tar for coughs, colds and lung troubles is not affected by the Ma tional Pure Food and Drug law, as it con- tains no opiates or other harmful drugs, and we recommend it as safe remedy for children and adults. Anders Jacobsen.
The Press., 1907-05-22
N1RS.GEO AzLAMES s

I suffered so did not care what became of me, and my family despaired of my re- covery. Physicians failed to help me. I was urged to try Lydia E. Pnknam's that it has entirely cured me. think 1t is the finest medicine on earth and l am recommending it to all my friends and acquaintances.
 Mrs. Geo. A. James, & life long resident of Fredonia, N. r., writes: Dear Mrs Pinkham:-
 s'I was in a terribly run down Econdilon and had nervous proStration caused Dy female trouble, in fact had not been well since my children were born. This con- dition worked on my nerves and l was IT, ritable and miserable. had tried many remedies without getting much help but Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegetable Compound brought me back to health and strength. It has also carried me safely through the Change of Life. I cannot too strongly recommend your medicine"
 FIrs. Pinkham's Invitation to Women.
 Women suffering from any form of female weakness are invited to communicate promptly with Mrs. Pinkham, at Lynn, Mass. From the symptoms given, the trouble may be located and the quickest and surest way of recovery advised. Out of her vast volume of experience in treating female ills Mrs. Pinkham probably has the very knowledge that will help your case. Her advice is free and always helpful.
 mound, made from native roots and drugs and today holds the record for female diseases of any medicine the ds of voluntary testimonials are on which testify to its wonderful value. 2 ,sonan,s Remedr for MOmen,s His.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Retributlon.

WG11s Oa1, I AI HISUa V "Serves you right, you fool! You had no business to go to the office loaded. d."-Baltimore American.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Gary Bros.
CUR-x-HBMA A
WILL STOP THAT ITCHING.

WILL STOP THAT ITCHING. CUR-X-ZEMA positively cures Itching Piles. IL Is a scientific treatment under which the most obstinate cases yield almost instantly
 CUR-A-ZEMA immediately heals Chafing and all skin eruptions. Effects quick and per- manent cure in the severest cases Of Eczema. Endorsed by physicians. At druggists or by mall, cents. If you are a sufferer. send 1t cts. In stamps for trial package. Cur-X-Zema CO, Watervliet, N. '.
The Press., 1907-05-22
Washinaton,s Fourth of JuIy pinner.

The menus run very much the same throughout the books (Washington's accounts), but there is one page which holds the attention in spite of its simi- larity to the others. It is dated Thurs day, July 4, 1776. It shows what Washington had for dinner on the very first Independence day. The account reads:
The Press., 1907-05-22
Leat ot All Kinds

You can save money by buying your COAL now. Place your order with the old established firm of
The Press., 1907-05-22
NEW MEAT MARKET

Store next east SisMick Block. Having removed from the FontanelIa block to the building opposite, we will give as choice line of
 Meat of All Kinds as can be found In the town of Stafford, at lower price than you can buy elsewhere If you win give us call we will prove the same to you. Nothing but the BEST. Watch this space for prices. Respectfully,
 Ss-2ms JOSEPH BRIGHENTI.
The Press., 1907-05-22
6. R. COMMANDER
Jas. s. Dean, Gen. Grant Post, Rondeut, NY. CURED OF DYSPEPSIA

Commander Dean writes: "As Chief U s. Mail Agent of the U. & D. R. R., good health is indispensable. I found myself, however all run down with Dyspepsia. ! doctored and doctored, but grew worse. I suffered misery night and day, for fully two years. My case was pronounced incur able. chanced to meet Dr. David Ken- nedy about that time, and told him of my condition and he said. try bottle of
The Press., 1907-05-22
War Against Consumption.

The idle always have half 1; mind to do something.