Morning journal and courier., 1883-03-24

A Fate Worse Than Gbduction-Hoyv
 Parents, by g Lack of Precaution and
 Care, are Responsible for the Death of
 Their Children.
 [Camden, Me, Herald1
 The moral and legal responsibility of pa rents in the care of their children is, fortu- nately, attracting the serious attention of the better portion of the entire country. The many instances of child beating, oppression, and other forms of cruelty which have come to light demand that something be done; and it is gratifying to know that the people are becoming thoroughly aroused. Whether the cruelty be in the form of physical vio- lencs or physical neglect matters not-the principle in both cases IS the same. The man or woman who neglects his or her own health may be pardoned, as the consequences fall upon the individual alone; but the pa rent or guardian who permits the inroads of disease upon the innocent ones dependent upon him for protection is crimlnslly liable in the sight of God, however he may appear in the eyes of men. There are, however, parents that intend to care for their children, but who, through carelessness or the urgency of other duties, permit them to become the innocent victims of disease. Such parents may be guiltless of intentional wrong, but the disastrous results upon their children are just as great.
 These are truths which must be manifest to every worthy parent and especially in vicinity where the unknown effects of the atmosphere, the water and the general ten- dency to malaria are so great. There are many families in this locality who have been called upon to mourn untimely losses, even when the greatest care was exercised but the experience of one only will be given: It is that of the late W. O. Thomas. The chil- dren were all most promising, but for some unexplained reason their health and strength seemed to gradually lessen until their friends feared they were the victims of consump- nrA s&1 until three had departed and two of the sur viving brothers were also taken ill. Their names were Hermon and Edward Hermon, however seemed the stronger of the two and, while his younger brother was confined to the house constantly, and to his bed much of the time, Hermon was able to be about, but in so weak condition that he had no desire to play. Eddie's symptoms were ter .ribIe! He found difficulty in retaining food upon his stomach, was restless and irritable, and out of his head frequently. . At various times three different physicians visited him and each one told his friends he could not live. He finally got so low that death was only considered @ matter of @ few days. At that critical time his elder brothers, aroused almost to the pitch of desperation by the three deaths that had so recently occurred, and the other one staring them in the face, resolved to take the case into their own hands. They accordingly did so, and secured a remedy that was then being universally used, and began giving it to him. Its effect at first slight, but any improvement was considered good symptom. By degrees his strength returned he was able to eat with relish, then walk about the house; and final ly he regained complete health and strength. The boy was rejoiced over his recovery that accompanied by the editor of this pa per, he went before Justice Charles K. Mil Ter and made oath to the facts of his sickness as above related, and that he was restored to perfect health by the use of Warmers Safe Kidney and Liver Cure.
 Now, Edward Thomas parents, while they lived, undoubtedly, provided faithfully for the wants of all their children and yet the seeds of disease had taken deep root. Their care in one direction had been counteracted by unknown carelessness in another. Their love was sincere, but wholly misdirected. They should have known that children are just as liable to kidney and liver diseases as grown up people; and that the fatality of Bright's disease of the kidneys is just as great among little children as with adults This is a serious subject. Hereditary traits the af ter consequences of measles and scarlet fe yer, diphtheria and the passing troubles which so easily become chronic, all demand the greatest care and caution. No case of cholera infantum, measles, scarlatina or diphtheria was ever viru1ent while the child $ kidneys and liver were healthy. It would simply be an impossibility These important organs or the DoOy are Just 1orH1ng W1tn1n the child and growing with it's growth; and they can be trained to strength and health as readily as the little mind can be trained to truth and uprightness.
 The importance of carefully watching the slightest troubles of the child, and especially those affecting the kidneys and liver, cannot be too strongly emphasized. Children re- spond so readily to the proper remedies and 1 are so sensitive to disease that it is a sin to deprive them of one at the risk of incurring the other. By judicious treatment these essential organs can be developed so that strong constitution, able to resist the inroads of disease through coming years, shall be the result.