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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
THE SPLITTING tiAGlT.
1t Is Menace to the Health of Man,
Woman and Child.


There is hardly anything new that can
be said to the splitting part of the commu-
nifty TO cure this very bad habit. Signs
have been placed In cars positively forbid
ding tho act, yet In these same vehicles
woman has to carefully select her scat IN
order to save the cleanliness of her skirts
Women's clubs have aired the matter free
ly. Newspapers have devoted columns to
condemnation of tho vile habit, yet one
has only to walk a square In a popular
neighborhood to see how vain has been all
this hue and cry and how indifferent the
male portion of the town is to clean and
orderly civic housekeeping, for clean
illness Of city is but the cleanliness of
the homo extended beyond the front door,
and there is no more reason why man
should mako public walk distasteful to
hundreds of people than that he should
disturb the members of his family by using
Wiley the Railways and floors of his home.
In the house, for throat and mouth that
must be relieved, proper place or recep-
taclo is provided, an% the man who would
attempt to neglect fheir use would surely
hear sharply from the head of the house.
So in our civic homo the proper place for
splitting is surely not on the sidewalk, Ssd
the man who neglects to step to the curb
at such times should hear very sharply
from those who represent our civic hend.
Perhaps the weakness of this reform is
that the evil has always been regarded as
affecting the happiness of only part of
the community-'he women-but If 1t
could be emphasi = what is so clearly a
truth, that this sl.Hdng habit is direct
and easy medium for the spread of dis
eases, thus affecting the welfare of the
whole community, the offenders may take
some thought of the matter. The secre-
ton of thousands of throats, drying where
1t lays and throwing off the germs of the
bronchial and other diseases which cause
them, fill the very atmosphere with dan
ger and every mouth and nostril that
passes by runs the gantlet of danger,
That fact, though true one, gives rise to
uncomfortable thoughts, but the subject
itself is most uncomfortable one and
the sooner the cause iAr ill this discomfort
| and uneasiness Is removed the better Cor
all, not only for the woman and her skirt
brGids, but for the health of the man,
woman and child.-.Philadelphia Press.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
PRESS COM N EMS.
The Revival Of Prosperity-The New Tariff
How and by Whom il was Made.
Gamer lean Iron and Steel Bulletin,

(America Iron and Steel Bulletin,)
Newspapers of all shades of political
belief have called the attention of their
readers to the great improvement in the
industries OF the country which has taken
place during the past few months.
Advocates of a tariff for revenue only
say that the new tariff is the leading
cause of the revival of prosperity. The
Baltimore Sun refers with enthusiasm to
the three hundred thousand American
laborers whose wages have been raised
by the Wilson tariff BILL (it might have
said million laborers) and the New
York Herald for July 4th, says that the
new low tariff, defective rs it is in many
respects, has already given new life TO
the nation.
But the Wilson tariff bill did not be-
come IA law When taken up in the Sem
ate for consideration paragraph by para
graph 1t was loaded with over four hun
bred amendments, most of them of radi-
cal character. So widely did the most
of these amendments differ from the pro-
visions of the Wilson bill which they
displaced that universal howl was at
once set up by all the free trade and tariff
or-revenue newspapers of the country
They were adopted by the Senate, never
thclcss, and the Wilson bill as thus
amended and thoroughly and radically re-
cast was sent to committee of conference
of the two Houses,
When 1t became certain that the bill
with the Senate amendments would be
sent to a committee of conference Mr..
Cleveland wrote q letter to Mr.. Wilson,
which was read in the House denouncing
the amendments because they embodied
party pcrfidy and party dishonor. +"
The plain object of the letter was to pre-
vent the House confcroes and the House it
self from yielding to the Senate But
the Senate refused to yield q single
amendment, and the House was compelled
to accept all the amendments. The bill
as thus amended became a law without the
Presidents signature. He refused to
sign it. In letter to Mr. Catchings,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
Medicine and Ceremonial.

The physicians of mediGval England,
who were for the most part monks, friars
or Jews, possessed a largo assortment of
remedies, some Of them borrowed from the
byzantine physicians, others from the ira
ditional practice of the people. Christian
physicians, however, called religion to
their aid. None of their remedies was ad-
ministcrcd without ceremonial. While the
medicine was being compounded the pa
tient would say Il times over one of the
psalms, beginning ''Miserere Mel. Deus, "
then several paternostcrs, then drink the
dose and wrap thyself up warm" or he
would sing tho psalm, ''Salvum Me Fac,
Deus, then drink the draft out of church
bell, the priest finishing the cure with
prayer.
DR.. Creighton remarks that, as tho
maladies of tho middle ages contained an
unusual element " hysteria, the ceremo-
NAL may not have Came amiss as an aid to
the treatment. Physicians gained consid-
erable fees by their practice, which the poo
pie appear to have grudged them. The
satirical writer's constantly accuse them of
greed, but these charges were probably
owing to tho prevalence of tho idea, not
yet extinct, that as medicine Ia from the
Lord God" the leech was not entitled to
money payment.-Spectator.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
The Double Standard Of Morals.

The case of Maria Barberi who Is I'M
for the murder of faithless lover, is at
tracing widespread attention, and promi-
nent ladies in every state of the Union
are actively engage in circulating petit
tions for her pardon. 1t is not SO much
q disposition to condone the crime of this
poor ignorant girl, as protest against q
double standard of morality for men and
women, that is behind this movement
The time has come when the old injus-
tices will no longer be tolerated Men and
women must stand upon the same plane,
and be Judged by the same rules. What
Is lasting disgrace for one can no longer be
condoned In the other Marie Barberi has
simply afforded an opportunity for this
growing ssntiment--in which is to be seen
one of the most hopeful signs of the
present day--to find positive and
vigorous expression. Msria Barberi
was engaged to man named Cataldo
He was cold FLOODED knave, Under cover
of tho most sacred pledge a man can give
a woman. he accomplished the ruin of the
oonfidiny pirl. who trusted him implicitly,
and when asked to make good his promises
spurned her with the contemptuous re-
mark. "hocs marry. don't" and, In
the frenzy of her despair, she KILLED him.
Had she been the wife Of anosner. who had
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

killed Cataldo for dishonoring his home,
the jury would have sent forth her husband
from the court room with benediction.
Alb, yes, the dishonored home must be
vindicated; but dishonored womanhocd
may cry In vain for justice. The married
men sitting on that jury would acquit
man, who had vindicated in blood the
honor Of his family, without leaving their
seats, and the court room would have rung
with applause as he walked out of 1t into
the freedom of life; but it condemned
the poor girl who indicated her own
honor to the electric chair. 1t is an in
justice that cries to Heaven. The prin-
cipal of an eye for an eye and tooth for
tooth apparently holds good in law until
it comes to woman in her relations with
man-and there it stops. AS one writer
puts it, sits no longer a life for life, or
what is more than life to woman, but
Me-the man. l can do what like with
you: but you must not touch me in re-
turn"
There is scarcely state in this union,
where the laws touching the relations of
the sexes, do not place women at disad-
vantage. They are framed for men, in the
selfish interests of men. From the dawn
of history the destruction of womanhood
has encountered no just retribution. The
juggernaut of lust has claimed its myriads
of victims, and the world has smiled its
contempt. The rule has been to condone
the man and condemn the woman. The
protest against the injustice done poor
Maria Barberi heralds the first rays of
brighter day. 1t serves notice to the
wretches who play with the love and CON
fldence of women to accomplish their
ruin, that their infamies will no longer
be overlooked The time Is passing when
the destruction of womanhood, can go
unrcbuked, and the world accept it as
inevitable.
There is but one fair way to deal with
Maria Barberi Let her be given the same
Justice that would have been accorded a
man who acted with far less provocation.
Let her prison doors be thrown open, and
let her go forth into the world a free
woman, a warn ing to the human hyenas
who deliberately, and by false promises,
lure woman to their ruin, that, In attempt
ing such infamies, they do so at the risk
of their lives. The day of the double
standard of morality for men and women
is waning, and the enlightened, progress
i've civilization of the age will speed Its
passing.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
A Trick of the Trade.

The other day two well known dramatic
authors were walking down Oxford street,
when one observed the others portrait IN
several photographers windows and ex-
pressed his establishment at the notoriety
which had evidently been won by his
friend, whose counterfeit presentment'
was thus exhibited prominently for sale.
"How is this?" he remarked obviously.
"Hcre are you as large as life, while !
can't see my likeness anywhere.
LET me explain to you how it's done, "
said his companion. Il send my secretary
to buy copy once a week at each of these
shops, and the photographers, who do not
know him by sight, keep the photos il
their windows in hopes of the public con
tinuing to purchase. London Tit Bits.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
Modern Arms and Gettysburg.

At Gettysburg, in July, 1868, had the
Federal troops been armed with the rifle
now being issued to the United States in
fantry and with the present improved
field guns, Pickott's heroic band in tho
charge on the third day would have been
under fire from start to finish and the frs
of massed infantry, combined with breech-
loading cannon, would probably have Go
stroyed every man in the assaulting lines
Picketts right, when formed for the
charge, was / 800 yards from the Union
lines, and tho magazine rifle sight is gradu
atcd, it will be remembered, to !, 900 yards.
With the weapons then in use the Federals
did not open with artillery on the chars-
ing southern troops until they We're with
in l, 100 yards of their lines, and their in
fantry did not fire until they We're within
much closer range. In the war between
China and Japan it was stated that a ball
fired from a Japanese rifle called the mu-
rata, similar to the United States maya.
zine rifle, struck Chinese three-quarters
of a mile away in the knee and crushed
it to atoms.-"The Future of War" by
General Fitz Hugh Lee, in Century.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
Matchmaking In New Mexico.

In the old Spanish American days in tho
southwest marriage was matter In
which the contracting parties had little to
say, the question of choice and fitness be-
ing settled by the parents of the couple
The practice has fallen SO much out Of
date In the present generation that 1t
sounds odd to read now in a published &C
count of q recent marriage at Guadalu-
pita, n. NJ, in which Mexican of IS
years welded senorita of 16 years; that
the compensations he was called upon to
make for the difference in their respective
ages was settled at 80 varas of land, an
adobe house and five apple trees, pre-
sumably to BIO paid to her parents Chi
cago Tribune.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
GENERAL NILES ESCAPE.
An Indian Chiefs Bad Aim Is All That
Saved His Life.

MY narrowest escape? 1t was at the
time of the capture of the Indian chief,
Lame Deer. 1t was almo5t in the midst C.
charge. / rode up to where he was
standing, and we shook hands. Suddenly
he drew back his hand, and selling his
rifle stepped back little, levelcd 1t di
rcctly at my head aIe fired. Owing to his
excitement, doubtless, he missed, and
was unhurt. But a brave soldier boy, a
little to one side and back of me- was In
stantly killed. do not think that the
Indian chief premeditated this oct. He
doubtless thought that, having been cap
tured, he was sure to be killed. that he
was surely bound for the happy hunting
grounds and he might as well take white
chief with him. Yet /, or rather my In
dian scout, had told him that he would
not be harmed If he surrendered then and
there He did not trust US, for he would
not have kept his word with me If he had
given 1t In similar circumstances. The
man who cannot be trusted never trusts.
Lame Deer was afterwnrd killed"
(which would you rather fight, Indians
or white mem"
"Woll when you are fighting Indians,
you know exactly what to expect If you
do not NO hip them, they will kill you sure
ly. Ivy give no quarter. You cannot
make terms If you surrender. They pay
no attention to the rules of war observed
by civilized warriors who will not use
poisoned arrows or poisoned explosive bull
lets. The Indians torture and mutilate
prisoners. They will even violate a flag
of truce. came near being killed under
a flag of truce once when was holding a
conference with Sitting Bull. Tho plan
was discovered In time by some of our
folks and frustrated. "-1nterview With
General Miles in st. Louis Republic
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

Justice Inanifests itself in grotesque
ways down in Alabama. A judge down
there has just decided that If a man puts
his arm around n marriagoable lady, 1t
amounts to II proposal of marriage, and
renders him liable to suit for breach of
promise. 1t is probable that, even In
that sultry climate there are lots of young
men who have lived In a cold sweat
since this decision was rendered.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

The Democrats of Polk county, Iowa,
have agreed to withdraw all the Democrats
on their ticket if the Populists will
assume the entire expenses of the cam
paign. This the Populists refuse to do
insisting that the Democrats must share
In the financial burdens of the contest as
we'll as otherwise The Democrats, how
ever, appear to think that they will have
done their whole duty when they share In
the defeat of election day.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

The recruiting business must be pretty
lively in Spain, The peace footing of it,
arm y Is %, 900 men; but 1t is announced
that General Compos will have sufficient
e-enforcements to swell his army to
40, 900 in the fall 1t is evident that
the cause of the Cuban revolutionists is
rapidly gaining ground, and. if they are
able to prolong the struggle, there is
good reason to believe that they will
achieve their independence
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

II Rhode Island has not single cen
tenarian as reported by the Providence
journal, she might import one from
Maine. We are generously supplied with
them down here in the healthy old Pine
Tree State
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

There appears to be readiness upon
the part of some of Cleveland's admirers,
to continue him indefinitely in the presi-
Dental office. This country is quite con
tent to continue as republic for some
years to come, and the people will hardly
fail to stamp their vigorous disapproval
upon this movement towards imperialism.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
That Tired Feelinq

Is a common complaint and it is q dan
gerous symptom. 1t means that the sys-
tenn is debilitated because Of impure blood,
and in this condition 1t is especially liable
60 attacks of disease Hoods Sarsapa-
rilla Is the remedy for this condition, and
also for that weakness which prevails at
the change of season. climate or life
HOODS Pills act easily. yet promptly and
efficiently on the bowels and liver. csc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

The Baltimore Sun (Dem) would not
be surprised III Maryland showed up Re
publican this fall neither would any one
else. Tho heaven Of Republicanism Il
working In lots of old Democratic strong
holds, under the happy auspices of the
Cleveland administr alton.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

There is o very strong feeling among
the American people that the United
States government should recognize the
Cuban revolutionist belligerents. Twice
during the present contest Spanish war
ships have fired upon American vessels
flying the American flag, and for the last
offence not even an apology has been forth
coming
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

Mr. Cleveland WILL 1t is said. in due
time announce that he will, under no cir
cumstances be candidate for third
term. The President is obviously no po-
litical hog to feed upon the husks OF
Democratic hope at such q time.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

The young man who broke his engage
ment with his girl when he saw her In
boomers should go West. There Is nc
room for such fellow In the progressive
East. The bloomer is product Of common
sense-and 1t has come to stay.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
Daily Srnuebre JousaaI
TERMS: 800 Per Year.

No notice whatever will be taken OF un-
signed communications.
THE JoURsAL CANNOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE
for the preservation or return Of rejected COM
munications.
Address all communications relating to sub
scriptions and advertisements to BURLEroH q
FLYsr, Publishers, Augusta, Maine. .
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

An exchange calls one of it's opponents
a "sycophantic, hypocriticsl, blather-
skite." If be survives that he must be
tough indeed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

Scientists claim that the slaughter OF
birds is largely responsible for the increase
of insect pests. Our little feathered visi-
tors merit the most hospitable treatment.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

The Indian war" Is all o yer, and Its
victims appear to have been chiefly the
unfortunate sons of Lo whom the white
settlers killed as punishment for their
hunting propensities.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

The man who boasts that he works with
his head instead of his hands is respectful
ly reminded that the woodpecksr does the
same and is the biggest kind of BORE
Waterloo Courier.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
ICE WATER
HARMLESS WITH
SANFORD'S GINGER

A FEW DROPS in every
glass of water drunk during
warm weather will insure against
cramps, pains, and indigestion,
and protect the system from ma
larlal and epidemic influences.
AS healthful summer drink,
with iced water, milk, lemonade,
and mineral waters, it is cooling,
refreshing, and healthful.
Avoid substitutes. Ask for SANFORD'S
GINGER and look for owl trade mark on the
wrapper. Sold everywhere. POTTER DRua AND
CH1x. Corr, Sole PROJECTORS, Boston.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

Think OF your own faults the first part
OF the night, when you are awake. and the
faults of Others the latter part of the night,
when you are asleep. -Chinese Proverb.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

Ex-Secretary Whitney says he has no
desire for the presidency which Is but an
other way Of saying that he has no desire
to run for it on the Democratic ticket.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

With the present optical instruments in
use 90, 900, 600 stars are rendered visible.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
Europe's Imports and Americas Exports Of
Wheat.
(Home Market Bulletin, }

(Home Market Bulletin)
We are losing our European market for
wheat, not because, as free traders claim,
protection prevents us from buying goods
in return, but because Russia, Australia
and South America are getting the mar
ket by their low prices.
The London Corn Trade List of June
IA published the following table, which
lows the exports of wheat to Europe for
tle forty four weeks beginning on Au-
gust /, for the last three years:
1915 1884 1923
Bushels. Bushels. Bushels,
United States
to the United
Kingdom. s5.sse,ooO s2,s6O,ooO lis, 600
United States
to the Cont
nent, 2a,0ss,o0o 80, ass, 600 40,512 900
Total from Uni - 80
ted States, lls.72O.0o0 1871. 900 la5, Sic 900
Rus ia, l0i 64s 600 5000 600 62s56OOO
India, ll24>NG 1864 COO I4tOO 900
Australasia, s 1860 :, 800 7ssc 600
Argentina, 37l44,0o0 80, 36Oo 600 o. $50 600
Grand total. 279 100000 2s1,4l6,o0o 26s, ASP 600
1t will be seen that our exports to Europe
have rapidly fallen off For short time.
under reciprocity, we bad partial compensa-
ton for this loss by increased exports to
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

Old kid gloves make excellent penwipers
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
MAINE GOSSIP.

Although this has been an exceptional
ly cool summer the Maine summer resorts
have done flourishing business. The
sands of Old Orchard are fairly alive with
happy bathers and every one comedies
that the tide of summer travel sets more
strongly toward the Old Pine Tree State
every year.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05

Burglars appear to be taking advantage
of the vacation season to resume opera
tions in Maine. Report reaches the Jour
nal that store in Readfield WAS broken
into Friday night, and a small sum OF
money stolen.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
AUGUSTA SAVINGS BiJX.
Organized lsIs.
BANKING ROOMS 7sS WATER ST.

TRusfnns-Wm. 8. Badger, J. Il. Manlsy, Z.
o. Cornish, Lendall Ttcomb, B. p. Parrotf.
Deposits received and placed on Interest the
hrst day OF every month.
Interest paid or credited ON account NON ths
drst Wednesday OF February and Aurust,
deposits are exempt by law from al taxss,
ana accounts Are strictly confidential.
Administrators. 0uardiana, Trustees, marvie1
women and minors.
apysdM nDwIM O. DUDLEY, Yrs>a
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-08-05
Business Cards.
JOHNSON M n

Physician & Surgeon.
Office 2ss Water st.. Aliens Building over
Nason's Clothing Store.
Hours 10 to IL A. M. i 80 to and 7 to sP. NJ.
Sunday, Q to 10 A. M. and to3P.M
Residence, l6 Elm street.
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