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The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-20
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The St. Johns herald., 1895-06-20
UNDER THE SPOUT.
A Strange Indian Method of Putting xls-
 tic Ones t0 Sleep.


 tlo Ones t1 Sleep.
 Sir George Campbell records in his Indian Memoirs very strange habit of native mothers in the ncighborhood of Simla. He seems inclined to rccom- mend it's adoption in England, but per haps he is speaking in jest.
 1 wonder not to have seen more no- tice of the curious practice of the hill wonen of plS5ia; tieir babies heads under spout ot wa ter to send them to sleep and keep them quiet. When the new cartroal was first made, there was village at a haltiug-place where rows of such clillren might be seen il grove close to the road.
 The water of 8 hill spring was 50 sd. iusted as, to furnish 8 series of little ,pouts, each about the thickness of sne's little finger, Opposite each spout was kind of earth pillow, and little trough to carry away the water. Each child was so laid that one Of the wster-spouts played on the top of it's head. and the water then ran of into the trough.
 1 can testify that the process wss most successful. There never were such quiet and untroublesome babies ss those under the spouts. The people were unanimous in asserting that the water did the children no harm, but on the contrary, benefited and invig- orated them. In fact, they seemed to think that 6 child not subjected to this process must grow up soft-brsined and good-for-nothing.
 Certainly their appearance showed no signs that this singular method of brscing the intellectual part of thsix bodies had done them any harm.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
Brilliant Geographical Feats.

| Cen Greedy, the Arctic explorer whC
tasted the bitterness of thwarted plans
and whose expedition endured such hor
rors of Arctic cold and starvation as nc
other ever lid and escape, is very warm IN
his praise for what Lieut.. Peary has done.
| He says: at may not be satisfactory &c
some, that the courage and perseverance
Of Lieutenant Peary have resulted In some
Of the most brilliant geographical feats OF
late years. His journey over the Green
land ice cap far surpassed In extent and
discoveries the journeys of Nordenskjold
and hansen upon the inland ice from 600
to 1000 miles to the south. From a geo.
graphical standpoint, the most important
result has been the location of the extreme
coast line of northeast Greenland. Peary' s
efforts, single handed, have done more to
outline the coast than the entire efforts OF
European travellers for century past.
He has reached point more than 200
miles above the extreme north reached by
the UeTulhu tApiUTeTs III loiO, tHAS GA
tending northward the east coast of
Greenland more than two degrees in lati
tude His discovery of independence bay
Increases the longitude OF east Greenland
about fifteen degrees and thus tends to
prove that the extreme north Greenland
coast is very narrow, while Lockwood
land to the north of Greenland is of linn
tied extent
The most important scientific bene-
fit derived from the expedition is the en-
abling of experienced American biologists
to study on the spot the glacial condi-
tions of Cape York region. The applica-
ton of photography to this work has en-
abled Cha mberlaln and others to do more
extensive and important work in q few
weeks than their European predecessors
could in as many months. The outcome
of Chamberlain's studies must be of con-
siderable Importance from IA geological
standpoint. From standpoint of physi-
cal geography it Is of very great interest
to know that far the greater part of north
Greenland is covered with an ice cap
thousands of feet In thickness
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Irish brains aud money and the respect
among nations that such combination
would command appear to be that which
is most desirable just now. Moreover
there is likelihood that the Conservative
party In order to win political capital and
to forestall Irish agitation In the future
will endeavor to remedy some Of the most
glazing abuses. Ireland's independence
cannot be secured in one year nor ten.
while the probability is. that the severe
conditions imposed upon the Irish people
will not be made more harsh but on the
contrary will be constantly improved
upon. That convention IN Chicago may
serve to revive hope that is fainting, in
spire enthusiasm and courage and help to
bring the factional fighters In Ireland to
their senses
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
Announcing the Engagement.

An engagement should be announced
FIRST by the family of the bride elect, writes
Mrs. Burton Harrison in Tho Ladies'
Home journal This is done either YER
bally and informally to friends or by note
to those whom it is desired shall receive
early information. The man may ut the
same time write to those Of his friends
whom he desires to have share in his hap
piness, and whom the girls family could
not so well reach. Churlish indeed would
be the spirit to withhold interest in a new
engagement, and the telling Of it by the
principals almost always inspires kind
ly feeling for them in those told. Lovers
have perhaps the best founded claim to
thinking themselves Of first interest to a
community of any class of people and are
quite entitled to assume all the honors
and privileges of the situation.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
SPEECH OF GOVERNOR cLEAves
At the State Board oil Trade Banquet at Ban
gor Tuesday Night.

Governor Cleaves, as he rose to speak
was received with great applause. After
returning his acknowledgements for the
compliment extended, he said he was
gratified to meet SO many of the business
men of Maine in this progressive and hos
pitablc city. He was much gratifled to
notice the increase in membership Of the
State board of trade, and the great in
tcrest manifested by the various boards
for the business interests of the State
The Governor said:
The grand influence that goes out from
your organization stimulates industrial
development in Maine, and impresses
upon our people the fact that here at
home, within our own sovereignty, under
the protection of our own laws among
our own people, there are as good oppor
tunities for the investment of money as
can be found in any state in the Amer
can Union: and the Governor said he had
heretofore when speaking for our State,
stated this proposition in more than
twelve states of the Union, and it cannot
| be denied.
Continuing the Governor said Let the
cities and towns and business interests of
Maine cultivate a spirit of friendly rival
ry; for every new industry, whether estab-
lished in eastern, western northern
southern or central Maine helps to build
up and prosper the State Every new In
dustry is a living witness Of our continued
prosperity and growth.
| Let us stand bold and upright In our
| loyalty to the great industrial, agricultu-
raj, mechanical and commercial interests
of Maine, and to all of her financial and
other institutions She has made great
industrial and agricultural progress In
| the past, and her financial and moneved
institutions, her loap and building associ-
ations are stable and enduring command
ing the confidence of the whole people.
Let us deal with just liberality toward
all Of our educational interests, for nc
truer sentiment can be found than that !
saw not long since inscribed on the walls
of great public library:
| THE commonwealth REQUIRES the edu-
cation Of its people as safeguard to pro-
tect order and liberty
have witnessed during the past few
years the grand work of our business men,
and Of the newspapers of the State, in
their efforts to close the alluring avenues
through which the capital of our State
has been running in great streams to de.
velop and enrich other communities, to
the detrimcnt and serious injury of our
own. The tide has turned and if we az
a people are true to ourselves and the in
; terests of our great State, there can be nc
doubt as to her future growth and ad.
vancement. aud she will take the position
she deserves in the industrial progress OF
| the country.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

more out Of politics than did George
Washington, that the altogether unscrup-
nous demsgogue is in fair way to elbow
Abraham Lincoln from his LOFTY nicne.
It doubtless is true that some who have
gone into history as noble examples of
mankind. have in a way been humbugs.
II NAV be that Pasteur never was tempted
as was De Lesseps. that his labors were
undertaken because he loved the work
and yet If bit of moralizing be pardon
able. it is pleasant to believe that there
are enough Pasteurs among the noted,
and enough among the humble of those
who strive to do what they believe will
be of benefit to humanity and refuse to do
that which they recognize will prove an
injury. that there are enough who by
their own efforts demonstrate the wisdom
shown In giving them birth, to keep alive
the belief that life is worth living we'll
And it does rot seem idle to occasionally
call attention TO conspicuous example.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
Help to Make the World Better.

A man is dying In Paris whose worst
enemies, If he has any, must admit that
the world is the better off for his having
lived In 1t. He was of humble parentage
and he has attained world wide fame
People are gradually coming to the opin-
ion that there is great deal Of romance
in the belief that one is better off for being
born poor, or in humble circumstances
And perhaps they are right. But there
are evidences enough in real life to main
tain the interest this proposition may
have as elaborated in story and on the
stage, and Prof. Louis Pasteur appears
to be "A conspicuous example. His father
80 poor but that he was able to enter the
university in $780, at the age Of eighteen,
his humble origin doubtless oxertcd an
influence upon his life and very probably
turned his attention to practical matters,
in which very many of his most notable
scientific discoveries have been made.
Settled in the midst of a great wine
district he attracted attention to himself
by his discoveries regarding fermentation
and the practical results he achieved. Il
was his discoveries that stayed the ravagcs
of the silk worm and saved many millions
of dollars to the industry of France.
Most if not oil these processes were un.
patented and Pasteur while making dis.
coverles, each one of which might well
have made him fabulously rich, does not
appear to have derived great wealth from
them all, and he continued to work in
9essantly at his microscope and in his
laboratory at the expense of his health
Indeed his friends often tried TO dissuade
him from carrying out some of his theories
and from the expenditure of his own
money upon work which must rebound
rather to the material benefit of the pub
lie than TO his own. No discovery was Of
so humble origin as not to be assiduously
sought after by the learned scientist, and
ben cholera, infectious diseases of cattle
ere studied as carefully as the science of
intiseptics and the methods which led to
the cure of hydrophobia. He was a won
d, tut man and In comparing his life
Jrk comparisons must be made with the
achievements of other wonderful men.
His life work was no more self sacrificing,
no more valuable in the spirit In which 1t
| was undertaken than that Of many other
men who die unnoticod by the world
| But his was career that helps TO clear
the social atmosphere of pesslmistic doubts
and discouragements. Prof, Pssteur S
career is one that the cynics will do well
| TO avoid in their dissertations. CARLYLE
may have bsen right in saying that the
| great majority Of the people are fools.
| BarDum may have spoken from experience
when he announced that the most of MS
like to be humbugged 1t may seem
plausible that nothing succeeds like sue,
cess; that Get there Eli" has replaced
the decalogue in the worlds estimation.
that Richard Croker is destined to ge,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
THEIR OWN EXECUTlONERS.
Horrible Device of the Hudson Bay In
dians For Capturing Wolves.

The northern Indians, particularly IN
the Hudson bay region, and the Eskimos
possess "a fiendish ingenuity in their meth
cd of capturing game, and their way of
applying it for killing wolves is horrible.
They take fiat piece of flint foot or SO
long and Clipped to extreme sharpness at
the edge. This they fasten to "a wooden
stake, which they drive into the ground
firmly, so as to leave the blade of flint pro
jecting above the surface. Then they cover
the blade all over with good sized piece
of fat from seal or other such animal,
which freezes. Now the wolf catching ap-
paratus in complete, SO that the person
who sets the trap has only to come back in
a day or two and gather his prey without
trouble.
The wolf has an Unsuitable appetite for
blood, and it is of this weakness that the
hunter takes advantage. A little while
after the trap described is set along comes
the wolf. He is hungry and ticks the
piece of fat, and as it is thawed by the
warmth of his tongue it tastes better and
better. Presently his tongue comes into
contact with the sharp edge of the flint
and is cut.
He tastes the blood, not knowing that 1t
Is MS own, anu tne ll3NOr drives MN VIII.
Eagerly he ticks and licsy it, decorating
his mouth and becoming more frenzied in
his desire for his own life fluid. Mean
while other wolves have come up and have
begun to lick at the fat, cutting their own
tongues and becoming in their turn wild
at the taste. So presently the bait is sur
rounded by pack of rayenous and crazy
creatures which soon turn upon one an
other and fall to dcvouring each other I'M
til the merciless flint is the center of
struggling mass of ferocious combatants
fighting for very life.
1t is like the struggle that followed the
planting of the dragons teeth of old, only
that none of thosewho participate liveslong
after the fight Is over, the last survivor
bleeding to death. AT his leisure the hunt
er appears on the scene and skins tho dead
beasts for market. The skins cost him
nothing save the trouble of removing them
and the value of the hunk of fat. The
stake with the flint blade is ready to be set
again for other victims.-Indianapo
Journal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

1t Is little wonder that those who hav,
the cause of Ireland at heart feel almost
desperate when they consider the outlook
And yet the situation hardly seems to cal
for the language In which some of the
orators at the Irish convention In Chicago
have INDUCED. At time when Ireland
is unable to present anything like 4
united front in demand of the reforms
undoubtedly needed, it scarcely seem,
opportune to threaten England with til,
direst calamities because she has not
granted Ireland what has been asked and
what has been needed. but what Irishmer
cannot unite In seeking. The causc o.
Ireland today needs not dynamite but al
aggressive Irish representation In Parlia
ment, united under wise leadership
Such parliamentary party would caus,
England far more trouble than all tn,
dynamite bombs that can be hurled
against the British lion. United effort o
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

The presence of women undoubtedly
exerts beneficial effect upon the be-
havior of tho ordinary man but those who
have contemplated humanizing a com
inittec ot booty boodlers are over sanguine
Imagine for moment the soothing in
fuence of the presence of women at one
OF Tammany's primaries! AT the polls
where the respectable and semi respecta
Bile as we'll rs the depraved assemble, the
presence of women is undoubtedly bene-
fetal. But when change is made into q
closed committee room where row is on
the taps, the presence Of women is at n
decided disadvantage In the role of hu.
manizer This was demonstrated by ad
hitting the ladies to the deliberations of
the county committee in Denver, a
short time ago. Tho result was one
of the most turbulent meetings in
tho history of the committees stormy
conclavcs. Moreover one woman, who
was highly indignant because, as she
claimed, she had been insolently ignored,
called to her aid the services of her hus-
band who Joined the Objectionable member
of the committee in a game at flsticuffs
All In all the scene was not edifying.
However, some will say that those com
mittee meetings have been held altogether
too long without the presence of the ladies
and that IL is fortunate the leavenine
process has already been begun.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27
Weak and Nervous

Describes the condition of thousands OF
people at this season. They have no ap-
petite, cannot sleep, and complain of the
Frustrating effect Of warmer weather
This condition may be remedied by
Hoods Sarsaparilla, which creates an ap-
petite and tones up all the organs. 1t
gives good health by making the blood
pure.
Hoods Pills are the best after dinner
pills, assist digestion, cure headache.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Indications of tho power which Russia
Is gaining in China are not wanting. The
recent refusal of China to grant the de
mand of Great Britain for the Punishment
of the late viceroy of the province of
Szeohuen, ACCUSED of instigating the re
cent outrages against tho missionaries, is
significant 1t Is Russia who is securing
the money for China to pay her indemni-
tics, 1t Is Russia that wants an open sea
port and terminus for her Siberian rail
way and 1t is Russia that perceives the
fact that England is not in u condition to
oppose these wishes with force.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

j. Arthur Brand, owner OF the trim
little yacht, Spruce ", parts his name
in the middle, and his boat doesn't begin
to represent the capital invested in the
Valkyrie. Nevertheless Mr.. Brand APP
pears to be a much better type of an En-
glish sportsman than is Dunraven. More
over he is o rare good sailor.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Dr. Whitman, who left Colby Univer-
sity to accept the presidency of the Col
umbian University at Washington has
made very favorable impression upon
Washington people At recent diplo-
matte social event at which Baron Fava
was the honored guest, DR.. Whitman's
speech elected no less applause than did
the remarks of the Italian minister. In
its account of the opening of the Colum-
bian University the Washington Post has
these pleasant words to say. 1T was easy
to see that DR.. Whitman made a splendid
impression upon the young ladies and
gentlemen who were present the moment
he stepped forward and began to speak.
His tall, erect and commanding figure. his
particularly pleasant and attractive face,
his easy and graceful manner, and his
full, deep, rich and resonant voice that
now dwelt with emphasis upon the serious
side of the students life and duty, and
again grow genial with fun and humor
all combined to make personality that
could not fail to be magnetic. His youth
full auditors looked up at him with evil
dent approval and satisfaction, and 1t was
easy to perceive that they felt instinctively
that their new president was man in
whom they could place implicit trust and
confidence, to whom they could turn when
In difficulty without hesitation and be
assured that he would find way to help
them out, and who would, in word, be
friend to each as well as the careful die
tator and guardian of them all.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

The Old Town man who boarded a
Old Town has found it difficult to con-
vince his friends of his sobriety on that
particular occasion.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Tammany has no use for Democrat
who allows his conscience to influence his
vote And by the way, how do the
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

The leather trust hopes to keep up the
price of leather The sole fact that the
dealers with full stock bought at the trust
prices do not want the price to go down
on their hands, will help the plans Of the
trust
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

upon Governor Felch every honor within
their gift, and now, as he has well en-
tered his nineties, he has the satisfaction
of knowing that he is looked upon by all
with reverence respect and love
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Grover should keep on extending the
CT vii service The Democrats are In.
Besides It would save him lots of bother
in his third term.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Ohio contemplates the adoption Of cleo
trooution In place of hanging. Crema-
ton ought to follow electrocution until
more Is known Of the latter effective
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

The Bath Enterprise says that although
the water in Nequasset lake is a foot lower
than 1t has been for 40 years there is yet
an abundance, and good water at that.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

The Cincinnati Commercial Gazette, Ia
soliciting nickel subscriptions for Mark
Twain. 1t is extremely fortunate that
the innocent Mark Is abroad.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Steve Brodie wants to be a candidate for
a fat Office and has placed his feet firmly
upon that personal liberty" platform.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

divorce from his wife, then courted an
other woman, but finally left her and
began to pay attention to his former wife
Then the other woman got out writ for
breach of promise when the man skipped
and has not since been seen whereabouts.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

J. J. Van Allen again comes to public
notice because Of something he didn't
do. He didn't attend the Syracuse con-
uenfinn.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

The administration appears to be wait
ing for Elk Consul Walters term OF i'm
prisonment to expire.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1895-09-27

Jail birds are doing the digging for the
foundations of the court house extension
at Alfred. Send the tramps that way.