Ellsworth American. [volume] (Ellsworth, Me.) 1855-current, 1916-08-02
An
Antitoxin
Il Kept a Girl Young Till
Middle Life
By ALAN HINSDALE

Near the end OF the last century q
gentleman climbed an unfrequented
path In the Catskiil mountains. Sever
al times he lost his way. but. return
ing TO starting point that be knew to
he on the right path he began again
and fnally reached ledge on which
was building.
What kind OF building It was b
hard to make clear. 1t could not b
called dwelling. and 1t was certainly
not q mandatory. 1t was used for a
laboratory. The conner knocked at the
door. and his srmmons was answered
by an elderly man In a pair OF overalis
much spotted. evidently by chemicals
"Dr. DykemanY' asked the visitor.
II am Dykeman." responded the
other.
Il am Mr.. John Efflngham. I have
heard OF you and your discov cries and
have come to ask your assistance In a
certain matter that concerns me and.
more especially. my daughter"
Or. Dykeman hesltated. looked an
noyed as one interrupted In some im-
portant work. then led the way to
room where he slept and ate. which
was all he did except experiment
There came from other parts Of the
building a chatter Of small animals.
such as rabbits. guinea pigs and mon
kava np nrta,rao ,,.,tptat e. a xrafl
worn chair. and Mr.. Efi1ngham seated
himself IN Il The doctor took another
and waited for bis visitor to state hs
requirements.
1T Is reported in scientific circles
said Mr. Efiingham. @that you have dis
covered the elixir Of life--
THAT Is absurd" said Dykeman-
There Is no such thing as the elixir Of
life. What have done ! win endeav-
or TO state to you 10 few words Set
u bail In motion and It win move for.
ever at the same speed II II meets with
no resistance or no acceieration- Set a
heart to beating and II will beat for.
ever II there Is nothing to stop II A
living body would live forever II there
were no a'1aeAins uiicrooeS I,ii'iliiA's
the m'crooe ana we nave per.eaA'
YOUTH 10 ! maAe n'sse'i e'e'1
Perfectly. You have discovered an
antitoxin for decay"
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