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Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24
HOW BABY LEARNS TO TALK.
The Development OF the Language
Faculty In Children.

The development OF the Language
Faculty I'm Children.
Exceedingly interesting is the process
of language development in the babe.
No study in anthropology is more fertile.
The babes first cries are purely instinct
i've and therefore purely animal. Its
consonants are m and b. labials and
liquids-used with the open vowels. 1t
does not use the genial tubercle; now
for many weeks the frontal bone. Its
second list of sounds move farther back.
and are e. goo, gutturals of the simp-
lest sort This g sound, with its ma
tural associate /. becomes the we'll
known basis of all primitive languages
the clicking or clicking eff Amos and
Hottentots Next observe the babe as
it watches your mouth and laughs at
your cooling and your baby talk. 1t
finally sets is own calculating organs
in motion and initiates you.
The consequence soon is simple use
Of the frontal bone and the genial tub
ercle. The goo-goo is followed By eh-
ell and che. che. and soon after by modu-
lation. These are not only the first
use of truly human organs. but the
first celebrated sounds, as dis
tinct from instructive and inherited ut
lerances The steps toward a highly
complex cerebrated language are there
after rapidly taken.
We have to bear in mind that the
babe organieally follows historic evo-
lut on. and is an epitome of past pro-
gress. So also in his speech he moves
on and on, over the pathway of the
past, and reviews it all. An intelligent
child expresses appreciation and disap-
probation by the same sounds that are
used by adult monkeys. The savage
hardy uses cerebrated sounds at all.
The refinement of languages has
ever consisted in eliminating the ami
NAL inner lance. The child's use Of
gesture is also inherited. He does not
need to learn the use of his hands; only
to secure muscular strength to direct
them. His play is at first purely an
NAL frolc, rejoicing in shouts and
shrieks that later he does not find nee
essary to his enjoyment. His laughing
and crying can only be understood as Il
language. as they surely are also in
adults. The evolution of laughter
would be a delightful branch of our
topic, but theme too much by itself.
1t IS enough to note in passing. that
not only do animals laugh. but they
smile. Laughter is even not uncom-
mon among fowls l have owned n
cock that had most distinct cacchin-
nation. E. R'PoWeH.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24
NULL AND VOID.
The Local Option Law So Declared by tho
Supreme Court.

supreme Court.
The supreme court has unanimously de-
clarcd the local option law unconstitutional
The ground upon which this decision is
reached is worry simple, viz: the law is a
direct violation OF article 1, section 20, Of
the constitution, although other points are
touched upon, incidentally.
The article OF the constitution violated
provides that no law shall embrace more
than one object, which shall be embodied
in its title. The local option law is entitled
San act TO regulate tho manufacture and
sale OF liquor" which is not at all what the
law is for.
The court also says the law requires the
county clerk 10 call a special election upon
the petition Of onc-fifth of the lawful voters
of the county, but it does not provide way
by which the clorlS may know whether tho
petitioners are lawful voters. Neither is
there provision that the petitions are to
be preserved by the clerk, although they are
the Foundation for the suspension of the
general law Of the state.
The law also says the ballots shall be cast
and counted and returned TO the county
clerk according to the law by which county
officers arc elected. This is lame provision,
and it is aggravated by the fact that there
is no provision for board of canvassers,
nor for the PRONUNCIATION of the result of q
special election.
The opinion was written byJustice Champ
lin, and three -fourths Of it is devoted TO the
violated article of the constitution. The
other defects might have been vital, butthis
one makes it certain that the law is totally
collapsed.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24
Unlucky Enthusiasm.

Undeserved praise is sometimes very
embarrassing. and quite as much so
for the giver us for the recipient One
feels slightly foolish after commend
ing man for work done by some
one else. Mr.. Firth, the English art
ist, tells the following anecdote:
I In the same exhibition with my
"Vicar of Wakefield and John
Knox was another subject from the
Vicar" and another John Knox !"
The following summer 1 was one day
sketching, when gentleman and %
lady came up to look at my work, the
former saying, in fashionable drawl:
Il feel sure an artist who paints so
well must be an exhibitor at the Royal
academy. May l ask if am rightP'
Quite right, said /.
MAY l ask if you exhibit this
year?"
Yes. have two pictures in the ex-
hibitlon.
Would you mind naming the sub
iccts?"
"Nell, one is taken from the Vicar
OF Wakefield and the other" but be-
fore / could say another word l was
stopped by loud exclamation of de
light, and the gentleman broke into
eulogies of the picture l had not
painted. allowed him to exhaust
his admiration, and then told HIM that
he had made mistake, giving the
name OF the artist to whom his pra Uses
belonged.
But understood you to say that
your picture was from the Vicar OF
Wakefield And the second one you
were so kind as to-er"-.
THE second" said l. "was John
Knox and
"Oh," exclaimed one of the ladies.
1--WE saw that and thought it so beauti-
full"
Yes" said the gentleman. appar-
emily delighted to find that he had
seen one Of my works. at any rate. ut
is indeed charming picture. You
remember how lovely we thought the
dancing ladies. contrasting so admira-
bly, with the imposing figure of Knox.
Sir must congratulate you on pro-
ducng so great work"
II am really sorry" said l, "but you
are wrong again; the Knox you de-
scribe is painted by some one else.
Again described my own picture,
and the party had to confess that they
had overlooked my secoEd contribu-
ton. to the exhibition as completely
as they had the first. -Erchangc.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24
A Heroic Struggle

"How glad you must be that your
husband has quit visiting saloonsl"
Eyes, indeed. He promised me
when he went into business for himself
that he would never go inside of a sa-
loon again. and he has kept his word.
1t must be a struggle for poor George,
but he bears up herolcally."
What is his business nowP'
He keeps drug store. " chicago
Tribune.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

The immigration statistics for 1887, just
issued, show that during the year named
D., so persons came to this country from
Ireland, A., 695 from England II, s64 from
Scotland, and 5,449 from Wales. The
British immigration was, therefore, 9,14s
in excess of the Irish immigration, to say
nothing of the thousands Of Canadians
who arrived during that year.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24
Another Attic expedition is announc ID,

Another Attic expedition is announced
the results of which, If successful, can
scarcely fail to be of considerable scion
tifc and historical interest Its nyective
point is that great blank triangle with
serrate edges that on our maps is labelled
Greenland, but which the explorer Ia Is
declared should be called the land of desc
lation, and which Professor Norden k.old,
had named the Northern Sahara. The
expedition has been equipped at Christi
ania Norway, and VIII set out at once
from Copenhagen, under the leadership of
Mr.. Nansen, the curator OF the famous
museum at Bergen. a landing VIII be
made on the barren and fcIbiddn asst
ern coast, and thenceforth the watch" ord
of the company will be, Across the CONT
nent or die. - At best it will he an ardu-
Gus and perilous task to traverse on foot
700 miles of eternal snow and Ice. Nor
Is there much in the history of Green
landic adventure to encourage these harry
vOyagers. The interior of this vast CONT
nent is yet an unknown land. Indeed it
may not be continent at all, but an
archipelago VIII SO straits are perpetually
ice-locked. Prof NOrdenskjold, a: the
extreme point reached by him in 1883,
saw two ravens flying northward, and
from this was led to believe that an open
sea existed in that direction; and he also
thought it probable that the interior OF
Greenland was for hundreds of miles free
from snow in the summer time and clad
with primeval forests. General Greedy
also been quoted as supporter of this
theory. The more general and reasonable
belief is that an unbroken and nearly
level plain of snow extends from sea to
sea. Not only will the truth or fasty of
these theories be determined by the sue
cess of Mr.. Nansen's expedition. BIT it
may be that further traces OF Tie Nilk-
ings will come to light, like the Runic
inscriptions found in 1924 near Uper-
na,ik. Certainly there will be much to
add to the worlds stock of knowledge
concerning the Arctic regions in the note
books of the scientists who shall make
their way through the heart of this white
continent.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

1t is announced that an cxi edition is
being fitted out in Chicago having for its
object to find and preserve the last # the
buffalo race. IL is unders ooI that the
noble animals in question ar now roam
ing the boundless fields of Texas and that
there is danger, unless precautions are
taken, f the race becoming extinct
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

The Butcher s National Protective AS
ISOLATION will hold its annual convention
in Philadelphia on the 22d inst. An in
teresting feature of the convention will I've
a grand barbecue, at which fifty steers
and one hundred Southdown sheep will be
roasted under the direction of the celebra.
ted barbecuist, Mr.. Wade. There Will be
four bitches, each fifty feet long, four feet
deep and twelve feet wide. Sixty cords
OF wood and $50 pounds of butter for bast-
ing will be used.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

In India the finest grades of cigars can
be bought for half cent apiece, and
cigars are considered rather an expensive
luxury at that In that country man
who has 10 cents is looked upon as quite
well-to-do.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

The Salvation Army has a dangerous
rival in the person of a scandinavian
woman who has been leading religious
rcvi, al at Menomipee Mich, for month
past Her preaching has driven eight
persons insane. The Salvationists should
capture this promising exhorter and give
her the rank of Major-General.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

As the law in Colorado now stands it
would be possible for newly arrived
immigrant to arrive in that state on May
3. aud vote as Cit en- at the next cleo
ton on Ovemb,rc.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

DR.. J. G. Ayers widow, says the New
York World, is worth S25, 900, 900. II
must be present conf TT to those who in
days gone by forced the little bit OF bitter
ness down their reluctant illets to reject
that Il ey were contributing to the happi-
ness o. somebody.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24
N N AN 10
BEEI: AS = :
Mexican
Mustang
Linin1ent
CURES
Sciatica, Scratches, Contracted
Lumbago, Sprains, Muscles,
Rheumatism. Strains, Eruptions,
Burns, Stitches, Hoof All,
scalds, Stiff Joints, Screw
stings, Backache, Worms,
Bites, Calls, Swinney,
Bruises, Sores, Saddle Calls.
Bunions, SPAWN Piles
Corns, Cracks.

THIS GOOD OLD STANDBY
accompllshes for everybody exactly what is claimed
forit One OF the reasons for the great popularyof
tho Mustang Eminent is found in its universal
applicability. Everybody needs such medicine.
The Lumberman needs It in case or accident
Tho Housewife needs 1t for generalfamily use.
The CannIer needs It for his teams and his men.
The Mechanic needs It always on his wor;
bench.
Tho Miner needs It in case OF emergency.
The Pioneer needsit-cant get along without II.
The Farmer needs 1t in his house, his stable,
and his stock yard.
The Steamboat mnn or the BOatnRn needs
II in liberal supply afoat and ashore.
The Horse-fancier needs lit is his best
friend and safest reliance
The Stock-grOwer needs TIT will save him
thousands OF dollars and world OF trouble.
The Railroad man needs It and viii need IL so
long as his life is round of accidents and dangers
The BnckwOodsmnn needs it, There IS moth
ing like t rs antldote for the dangers 20 lifc,
limb and comfort which surround the pioneer.
The Merchant needs It about his store among
his employees. Accidents will happen, ard when
these como the Mustang Eminent is wanted at once
Keep II Bottle in the House. IT'S the best OF
economy.
Keep n Bottle in the Factory. Its immediate
uee I'm case OF accident pain and loss OF wages
Keep n Bottle Always in the Stable for
use when wanted.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

Mr. Ashton Smith is concentrating
Queen Victoria's jubilee in remarkable
manner. lie has caused 10 be planted OH
the slopes of Noel Rhiwen mountain,
Wales, plantation composed of several
thousand trees. Nearly 200 men have
been constantly employed since the jubi.
lee in planting the trees, which will be so
arranged as 10 represent the wo DIS
"Jubilee, 1888. a." Each letter measures 200
yards long and twenty-five wide. The
first tree of the letter was planted on
Jubilee day.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

One of the most strongly marked traits
in Mr. Gladstone's character, says the
Star Of London, is the method and eXacti-
tude which he brings to bear on his Gaiy
work. This is the great secret which en-
ables him 10 get through an amount Of
work which would brighten ten ordinary
men. 1t is owing to the possession of this
quality that he able, in the midst of his
arduous parliamentary toll, to write articles
treating of such diverse subjects as the
poems of Homer, the early Christian
fathers and modern theology. AS trifiing
instance OF Mr.. Gladstone's curious habits
of precision, 1t may be mentioned that he
rarely opens a parcel without untying-
not cutting-the string, tying it carefully
up and putting it away for future use in a
drawer which he reserves for the purpose.
His papers and documents are also kept
in scrupulous order by himself, so that he
can lay his hand on any one of them at a
moments notice. 1t is to this habit If do
ing so much of his work for himself that
the mastery of detail, which Mr. Gladstone
shows on every subject with which he
grapples, is in great measure due.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

One of the most picturesque figures in
the Me hodlst General Conference held
recently in New York is a-Seh-Ong,
presiding elder of the church i'll China
Clad in an Oriental garb of black silk, he
sat near the middle of the fifth row on
the light and manitests deep interest in
the proceedings, although they are in
great part un nteligle to him, for he does
not understand English. He is little
man Of 40 perhaps, and wears q mustache
that is slightly tinged with gray. His
conversion to christianity is said TO have
been brought about 10y his own reasoning.
He is a very persuasive talker among his
own people, and the small beginning lie
made in mission work prospered until the
church in China became self-supporting,
largely through his efforts.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

A bhl has been introduced in tie New
York legis ature forbidding any railroad
company from constructing, maintaining
or operating any pat OF / S road across
any land belonging to the state within the
forest preserve. 1t has been ordeie to a
third readiug and its passage is urge by
men who have the hes; intcre is of the
people at cart in their eff orts to pr serve
the fore Is from destruction.
Weekly expositor. (Brockway Centre, Mich.) 1882-1894, 1888-05-24

Boys in humble homes will take note O,
the fact that not less than four Of the
prominent candidates for the nomination
for President were poor boys whose early
life was a struggle to obtain the neces-
saries and comforts of life. Such facts
should be an inspiration to every Amerl.
can boy and young man. The road to
honor is wide open, and every boy of
principle and coura has his choice.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06

Howard STURN. of Baltimore. APP
parently died recently OF CONVERSIONS.
His body WAS placed in coffin aad the
coffin temporarily placed in yaHlt, \
few days afterwards, when the friends
of the deceased went To have the re-
mains moved from the vault 90 the
grave, they were horrificd "a iind tho
glass in the top OF the coffin broken
and the body turned over on its face.
Sturn had evidently rcgained ou,ciouS-
ness IN his coffin and made desperate
struggle "a escape. The shroGd was
torn To Shlrds.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06
THE RIVER OF DREAMS.

There's river that flows to lullaby cong,
That never was set 10 an earthly tune;
There the days are bright. and the years are
long,
Forever summer and always June;
And the light of the morning athwart IT
streams,
Ana we call il the beautiful River of Dreams.
All! never q mortal foot hath prcst
Its shining borders, 80 green and low;
But over its deep, untroublcd breast
Tho fair lost fleets of tho long ago
Youths argosies by the sweet winds blown
Sail softly on TO the port Unknown.
For the vanished Joys OF our lives are there
Tho glad bright things that were ours OF old,
Ere the blight OF sorrow, the Cankcr care.
Had dullcd and furnished their virgin gold
Had burned 10 ashes the hope and trust
OF the loves and faiths that are dead and dust
In mist and shadow is hidden aye
The path that leads TO the river side;
And only in visions, and far away,
We see its mystical waters glide;
hut flowing, gong, with measured song
We hear It's music our whole lives iong
And cropping YEARLY, spent and blind,
With hearts that faltey and feet that fail,
We know, o, Brothers, we yet shall find
Tho path that 10th within tho vail,
And. the cloud and the shadow rolled away,
We shall como TO the river brink, some dayl
We shan drift away with the golden tide,
Through dancing ripplcs aud sunny foam,
To the land OF the leal and the glorncd
Safe 10 the haven OF rest ana home!
For tho River OF Dreams, with its surging song
That caloth To us our whole livos long,
Is but the path, through shadow ind night,
That lcadcth us into the Heavenly light!
Emma Alice Br2cae, IL " Y. LedJer.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06

THE number of immigrants brought
to this country in lSS7--the last month
of the year oStimatcd-will be 500, 900.
This i IN increase of 20 per cent. over
the number of last year, and Is duo
probably 10 the menace of Wa ,hn; has
hung over Europe this yefr and the
local troubles in Ireland The Ger
mans contribute largcf proportion
(9S,000) than any otho3 nationality;
but it is interesting to OH erye that tho
British Kingdom leads phl Other conn
tries II sent q total English Irish
Welsh and Sco.ch-of hll,000
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06
A PECULIAR locomotive has Just been

A PECULIAR locomotive has iurt been
manufactured in Boston, and viii he
tested on the Boston and Lowell raj
road. II has but one driving whcei on
each SIDE, and these. instead Of being
perfectly round. have aperiphcry COM
posed of II series Of plain facets "0n-
mectcd with each other by very obinse
angles, ii is claimed that the Hat scr
faces will give greater adhesion 10 the
track. and make the engine mo""
powerful than amy heretofore COO
struCtcd.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06

Icy IL shall have q hrScing walk home
Who i3 this young teacher you've taken
in.o the hOdac, Tom!'
II don't know" replied Holmes, indiffer.
crtly. "Shc's some nice little thing from
nowhere. The district doesn't pay enough
10 employ i11r.'
"rcArdlc cccrn9 TO admire her"
Ma bc he does. McArdlc's q kind Of q
sop | guess. though, he thinks she al.
ri~c5 him Living directly by the school
house as we do we're always pcstcrcd tc
board the teacher. Drusic was entirely
willing to take tins ono into the family. and
she docs scom comfortable enough TO have
about
"Nov 3o-i't know her pcople?n
"No. Baker - tho old achoolrnaster-
vouclcg fo,' her. Sac has nobody but an
idiotic brother. believe, aud che put hiIl
out 10 work near her Nice enough girl,
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06

loathcd McArdlc's iady-lilsc languors, his
general rcudinCS3 to DO taken care OF, his
pimply blondcnCss. McArdlc had placed
himself In the hands of his religious demon
nation and was allowing it 10 educate him
for the ministry, Other students were sup
ported by the church; but what seemed in
their caScs generous STOPPING to uso
means for public good, seemed in him u
cunning and contemplate grpsplug OF what
could be got for nothing. Yet Gurley felt
certain il McArdlc had como to college i'd
ing on am elephant aEd having a nabob Ia
Their, he would have been "A greedy sneak
Just the Same. inspiring Gurley with tho
desire to ny upon and kick and maltreat
him as he deserved
He was long and nervous youth, with
slight hands and dropping under lip.
''How do You do, Miss phu'bc:" said Me-
Ardlc, unwinding u scarf from his neck,
while he fingered in releasing the young
girls hand.
$50 her name is PhGbc," thought Cur
ley There's MCArdlo's patroniSing iamil
iurity for YOU. Good evening, McArdlo.N
''Oh. are you here, Gurlcy GoOd oven
ing" He undulated toward the lire aud
warmed himself by tho roaring logs quite
as il no had como Into his own.
''You are classmates, aren't you:' in
quirod Phmbe,
Yes said Gurlcy
"But college tolls are nearly over now"
said McArdlc, In u hlgn ind rather mel
ancholy key, ''nnd then suppose our paths
will widely diverge. shall bctakc myself
To theological school To continue prepara-
ton for my humble calling. But with YOUR
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06

A REMARKABLE specimen of crave
yavd taste has just been received in
McnoSha. destined for the cemetery
there. 1t is {" eiNicen-ton stone in tho
form OF tYec, with birds and suuirgcls
in its branches, ferns mt its base, also II
large cross, n pot of stone flowers, an
open bool and roll of muajr. BY
some oversight the cabinet organ was
omitted. The stone was made for tho
grave of y Young woman.
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06
CHAPTER l.

URLEY stepped ont
III the February dusk
after spending IA dull
Sunday ut home. His
house rose between
him and the western
sky, and he paused IA
moment, rs he often
did, 20 look at IT, with
some PRIDE. II was an
d building, album
dainty large, with
many aftcr-thoughts
of win 90 and u,Dl'rhps
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06

One thousand two hundred and forty
divorces were granted in France in 1889,
the first year o! The existence Of Tho di-
vOrce law in France. Itmust be tndcr-
stood, though, that in many cases it was
Il transformation of DEGREES Of scpsra-
ton into those of divorce. The last
twelve months produce 4SS p@yisians
divorced, TIE most being in the rich
uiIop:prs
The Hazel Green herald. [volume] (Hazel Green, Wolfe County, Ky.) 1885-19??, 1888-01-06
quarters.

In France President Grew steps
down and ont one day, and President
Carnot is elected the next and stops up
and in without delay. This whole
change is cO"sUmmatcd within week,
business flows on with scarcely rip
pie Of interruption. and popular en-
element subsidies as suddenly as il
sprang mp. This speaks well for the
Frcnch Republic.