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nave made up your mind to what par
tieular trick or tricks you intend to
train him. A man in this business
must be thoroughly posted on the
peculiaritles of each breed. It is bet
Ter to take a very young dog, say a
puppy about six months old, for a
pupil. After such puppy has over
come its at first very natural timldity
1t develops an eager desire for romp-
ing and playfulness. Here is the op-
Portunity of the dog trainer. He now
oegins sort of dog kindergarten,
utilizing the animals disposition to
play as the vehicle of instruction.
Suppose, for instance, that you
ssnt the puppy to leap through a
number OF hoops. He is first taught
20 run after ball rolled along the
moor; this any dog will do spontan-
eousiy, and cannot exactly be called
seaching. When the dog has brought
vac Dali back . number Of times. and
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Tornedoes and Their Causes.

The weight Of testimony and analysis
favors the belief that tornadoes are
electrical storms, and that their power
is the same that drives the modern mo-
tor Observations upon the recent tor
nado that devastated a portion of Tex
as agree with previously collected data
upon the general characteristics of
such storms. There was irresistible
rotary motion, strong attraction or lift
ing power and tremendous propulsive
force. The impact of the storm left
tract of packed earth. as though a very
heavy roller had passed over the sur
face.
Nowhere else in nature or art are the
same or similar conditions observed
except in the Electrical field" A
familiar experiment in the laboratory
is to put a handful of iron filings in a
bowl and subject them to the infiu-
ences Of induction coils. When one
current is turned on the filings arrange
themselves on the side of the bowl
polariZation-bu when second cur
rent. with it's poles at right angles to
the first, is turned on. the bowl is In
stantly filled with flying particles,
which soon take on n rotary motion
and go whirling around the rim of the
vessel. The phenomena of this exper-
iment are almost identical, in minia-
ture. with the observed phenomena at
tendant upon tornadoes upon the larger
scale.
1t is more than suspicion Of science
that the cause of the low and high pres
sures told by the barometer is to be
found in electrical or magnetic condi-
tions; the depression, for example, cor
responding to the vacated space in the
bowl containing the filings when under
the influence of the first current 1t is
an easy step from this to the hypothesis
Of double or alternating current for
the formation of the tornado. The
practicable application of this principle
in electrical mechanism has produced
the powerful Westinghouse motors,
and it is the only known way in which
such rotary motion can be produced
with the elements of nature.
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Surgery in the Middle Ages.

In the middle of the twelfth century
priests were the only doctors. By an
edct of the council of Tours, surgery
was separated from medicine, and the
practice of the former forbidden to the
clergy. The latter then employed their
BARRIERS to perform surgical operations
This arose from the fact of the monks
having their heads shaved frequently,
and observing the deXterity acquired
by the BARRIERS in the use of edge tools,
The knights of the razor, from cupping
and bleeding, passed on to tOOth-draw-
ing, and finally to other operations re-
Quiriny skill and deftnesS, if not much
knowledge. They knew practically
nothing of anatomy. 1t is said surgery
WAS denied by the clergy by a canon of
the church which forbade them to shed
blood. This was considered the dark
age of medicine, and somber. indeed, it
must have been to the worthy, citizen
Who. perhaps, placing himself in the
hands of the barber for relief. might,
at the same time that he was getting rid
Of Il tumor, also part company with his
head
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able, and IN most cases accomplished
what his master wishes him to do.
When, on the other hand, you want
him to learn trick that really in
wolves danger. his dog reason, fully
equal to that of many of the human
race, quickly and firmly rebels. 1t is
really pathetic to see dog almost ask
you not to let him try such dangerous
experiments. If you persist, then
there is war. Here is where the dog
educator must bring his genius in
play. 1t is absolutely impossible to
make frightened dog listen to rea-
son. You must first get him over
his fright and next his sulkiness.
10 teach q dog to do the back somer-
sault while standing on the floor is
hard enough, but to teach him to do
the same trick from table or from
one chair to another is still harder.
Force has to be used, and smart cut
Of the whip at the critical moment will
do wonders. But it will take very
long time indeed to make a dog per-
form any trick that involves danger.
and when he does do it to perfection
any amount of credit is due to his
master. A curious circumstance in
this connection is that once an animal
has been taught fearlessly to perform
dangerous trick he will seemingly
forget most if not all his easier ones.
Thus, had little dog which I finally
succeeded in teaching to do the back
somersault in the most approved
fashion. He would just as lief do
twenty as one, and did his trick with
precision that was marvellous. To
my surprise, he was unable to do his
former simpler ones, such as leap
through hoop covered with tissue
paper, and other easy tricks.
sit is not necessary and really does
not pay to teach dogs any tricks that
require force. By persuasion you may
get multitude of various ones that
to the public are equally interesting.
Teaching a dog to walk on his hind
legs is comparatively simple, and
amply repays the trouble. As soon as
this is accomplished the combinations
to which this trick may be turned are
too many to be enumerated. Among
the most noted performing dogs in the
world may be mentioned small poodle
which is perfect marvel in his way.
ewlll walk up q staircase with eleven
steps, carrying burning lamp on a
tray placed on his outstretched front
paws. This is wonderful enough, but
after he reaches the little platform his
master receives the lamp and then
after efectionately patting this almost
human dog, he sends him down again.
The poodle then stands on his front
paws with his hind legs way up in the
air, the burning lamp is placed on his
head, and the dog walks down ten steps
without permitting the lamp to fall.
Another dog Of the same breed is
called the canine Sandow; he lifts
weights, uses dumbbells, and finally
lifts large cannon, which is dis
charged while he holds it hanging in a
strap from his mouth.
"Another star in the canine world
is dog belonging to Nine. Dore.
This animal, whose name is Dick, has
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set Paris wild with his clever perform
ances. His mistress has taught him
to do the skirt and the serpentine
dance, and he rivals Loie Fuller in
popularity. This dog was sufficient
to pack Theatre des Nouveautes with
his wonderful tricks. His mistress
arrays him in magnificent robe or
gown of fiimy tulle, which is cut in
the latest fashion. By cleverly ar
ranging the dress around the front
paws of the dog and fastening very
light wires behind, the skirt is held in
position. The orchestra strikes up
the Lole Fuller waltz, and Dick grace
fully bounds upon the stage, always
standing on his hind legs; after his
most graceful bow to the spectators
he begins to dance, and his gyrations
are little short of the wonderful.
The electric lights are turned on, CIV
ing the color effects the same as in
Salome, and Dick waves his paws and
swings his skirts in the most bewitch-
i1g fashion possible. Dogs as rule
detest to be dressed up, but when they
have overcome this aversion they may
be induced to represent anybody their
owner wishes to caricature.
"The chief things to remember
when training dogs, or any other ami
NAL for that matter, is that gentleness
and kind treatment will always bear
the best results. Always celect a
healthy, handsome puppy, and start
right in teaching some trick. This
must be kept up till the animal really
performs his duty automatically, and
only constant practice will make this
possible"
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A Once PODular Singer

Does any one remember a wonder.
full boy soprano named Richard Coker
who thirty years ago startled New
York and began as chorister at
Trinity Church and ended by singing
at Buckingham Palace? When he
grew up he adopted the name of Della
Rosa, developed baritone voice, in
herited fortune and is now advanc.
ing toward middle life and living
quietly in London. San Francisco
Chronicle.
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ce. This given, let the work

patience. This given, let the work
begin.
"Another illusion that the public
fondly clings to is that certain breeds
OF dogs are more tractable and easier
taught than others. This is nonsense.
Barring, perhaps, the poodle, which
breed has been used for circus pur-
poses longer than any other, almost
any other dog will do. When you
choose q dog you must beforehand
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-08-20

Where a year ago every bright Sun
day saw the Thames swarming with
pleasure craft for twenty miles
spectacle quite unique in Europe, you
see now only what seems like week
day casual gathering. 1t is the dusty
highway skirting the river which Is
now alive with humanity, flying on
wheels instead of dawdling lazily in
punts. All England is suddenly gone
bicycle mad. The Daily Chronicle rec
OgniZes the revolution by starting
regular cyclists department in it's col
umns. 1t says that bicycling has be-
come as important as literature or art
Its first article on the subject lays
stress on the superiority of American
models over the English ones, and
warns the British makers that unless
they reduce the weight of their ma
chimes. which are seven pounds heavier
than the best American types. and
adopt the American saddle and other
improvements, they will lose the home
market In competition with the Aueri.
cans.
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a convenient prairie dogs hole into
which it could crawl The sharp
hoofs of the antelope cut like knives,
and after being struck once or twice
the reptile was too badly injured to
offer any effective resistance.
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THE TOWER AT TYBEE
Built by the United States as
= fense Against Great Britain.

One of the objects which invariably
attract the interest of voyagers ap-
preaching Savannah by sea is the tiny
round tower few hundred feet dis
tant from the lighthouse at Tybee
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The transatlantic steamship Lucania
established record of 562 knots for
one days sailing during her last voy-
age.
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Vidal, one of the most famous
sculptors of France, was stone blind
at the time when he executed some of
his most famous works.
The Bossier banner. [volume] (Bellevue, Bossier Parish, La.) 1859-1952, 1896-08-20

Twenty-Five wagon loads of immi-
grants have just arrived in the Big
horn country, Wyoming.
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gets thoroughly interested in the play,
the first active step to make him leap
is prepared. The ball is rolled few
feet from the wall, alongside of which
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it is often necessary to use force.
When a dog feels or instinctively
knows that what be is being taught is
IN no wise dangerous. he is very tract.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
THE BANGOR RACES.
industrious and Judge Goddard tie Winners
-2.35 Class Unfinished.


Bangor, June 26.-The races, today
under the management of the Bangor
Trotting Association, were slimly at
tended, on account of the threatening
weather early in the afternoon. Three
classes were started and We're hardly
fought races.
The $50 class. pace and trot, purse
S100, had eight starters and was not
finished until five sharp heats had
been reeled off. The last three heats
were won by Industrious. b. g., by In
dus. owned by E. McKenney, Bangor.
Best time, 2.40A, in the third heat.
In the 2.31 class. pace and trot.
purse 500, there were six starters Gnd
five heats. Judge Goodlow, ch. g.,
owned by E. B. Ireland. Exeter, won
first. fourth and fifth heats. Best time,
in first heat 2321s.
In the 2.25 class, there were four
starters and the race went over un-
finished. Combine. entered by G. c.
Edwards. Fairfield, won the first two
heats; Lucky Strike. owned by l..
Spencer, Old Town, third heat; Dick
West. owned by Chris Toole. Bangor,
fourth heat. Best time, 2.2612, in sec
ond heat.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
WILL COST 100000.
Mark Hanna Says Canvass Tor Mckinley Nom-
ination Will Cost That Sum.

Cleveland, June 26.-An intimate
friend of Major Mckinley said, today:
The appointment of Mark Hanna as
the campaign manager was about the
shrewdest political move that Major
Mckinley has made in all his career.
Hanna not only devoted his entire
time to the cause, but contributed
freely toward its expenses. The can
vass extending over several years is
an expensive undertaking and money
mad to come from somewhere
Mr.. Hanna said recently that the
canvass cost him $l00, 900. OF that
amount $3S, 900 was contributed by
friends of Mckinley throughout the
country. AS one item of the expense,
it may be said that the cost of keeping
friends of the cause posted on it's pro-
gress was $25O0 1t was done by mail
ing 1900 copies daily of one of the local
official organs to convention delegates
and leading Republicans in all parts of
the country. That was done several
months. and was but a single feature
of one of the most perfect political or
ganizations ever made in a political
campaign"
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
COLBY FRESHMEN
Hold First Annual Banquet
: at Skowhegan.
Most Elaborate Menu After Which
Speeches are Made by Members.
=.
Races at Bangor We're Exciting and Furnish
I ed Plenty q Sport.

Skowhegan, June 2c.-(SpeoiaD. -
The freshmen class of Colby university
came to this town, this evening", for
their annual Kit ceremonies. The STU
dents arrived on the evening train
and went at once to the Coburn
Landlord Haines was in his happi-
est mood and met the collegians with
a hearty shake of the hand
At 3 O'Clock. Bob" threw open the
doors of his spacious banquet room.
the students marched to their places
and without ceremony began to dis
.cuss the following elaborate
MENU.
Maurice Cove oysters on Half Shell
Chicken Okra Soup
Radishes New Tomatoes
Salted Almons Olives
Young Turkey Current Jelly
Spring Lamb Mint Sauce
Keno Green Peas Creamed Sprouts
Punch IA Ia Lalla Rookh
Cigarettes
English Snipe on Toast
Pineapple Fritter au Glace
Chicken Salad Apricot Ia Richeieu
Strawberry Short Cake Fruit Jelly
Oranges Fancy Cakes Bananas
straw berries Wltn Cream
Figs Layer Raisins
lEdan Cheese Lemon Sherbert
Cigars Coffee
The programme was a very hand
some and rich thing. After cigars had
been lighted, y. c. Robbins, as toast
master. called the assembly to order
and introduced the following toasts in
their order:
The Occasion" NJ. A. Pillsbury
Quality not QUANTITY H. l.. Hanson
'.Alls Well that Ends Well"
Class Class tY.r Wisfo,y y, & 9. J. sPe3f s!%ilG
The Faculty II. S. Brown
Class Poem. II. S. Nose
Billy Holmes" W. l.. Waldron
THE Fair Sex II. A. Lamb
And all men loved her for her modest
And courtiness of figure and of face
The Sophomore Outlook H. r. Spencer
Glass Prophecy G. A. Martin
Extempore: So say we all of US.
All hands joined in singing
CO-CA-CHE-'99
When we first came on the campus,
Freshmen of many fear:
Now we've passed IA year of exile.
Let us drink the glass of cheer.
We have fought the fight togather,
We have struggled side by side;
Conquered are the Profs that taught us,
We Will cut our sticks and slide
Some will go to Brown or Harvard.
Some to Norwich or to Rome;
Some perhaps to Oklahoma.
Very few will stay at home.
When we come again together,
Sophomore joys to pass;
Water flying. Zeros dying
Won't We be the dandy class.
The visitors expressed themselves as
much pleased with the manner in
which they We're received by Landlord
Haines, and besides giving hearty
cheers, they made the Coburn ring
with their old class cry.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
CHOOSE DELEGATES.
Skowhegan Republicans Select Men to Repre-
sent them at County Convention.

Skowhegan, June 26.-(SpeciaD.-
Skowhegan Republicans in caucus, to-
day, chose the following delegates to
the county convention, to be held in
Coburn hall. next Tuesday: Forrest
Goodwin, Esq, +. S. Cairns, Jonn Wes-
ton j. II. Traine, w. H.Wildes, L. c.
Emery, G. b. Stafford. l.. A. Dascomb,
J. T. Thibideau. G. w. Groder, a. r.
Smiley A. X. Perkins, and Llewellyn
Goodwin.
( The delegation is solid for Charles
A. Marston for senator from the west.
and E. Payson for sheriff Of Somerset
county. OF the three candidates for
county attorney mentioned in the
Journal of Friday morning it is diff
cult to say which has the call. 1t is
expected that considerable of a fight
will he made in the convention over
that office. ss-s
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
RICHMOND NEWS.
Memorial Services TO Be Held by Odd Eel
lows. Sunday-Two Accidents.

Richmond, June 26. - (SpeciaD Rich.
mond Lodge. |. O. O. F., will decorate the
graves of deceased members at 80 2. NJ
Sunday. A memorial service will be helo
at the Universalist church in the even
ing.
Miss Simpson. a young lady whose par
ents reside on the Frederic Rogers place
tell on the sidewalk in front of the resi-
dence of r. Il. Young and fractured her
forearm. Wednesday. An S-years-old
daughter OF Marshall Small fell from a
wagon and dislocated an arm a the elbow
joint. Thursday. Drs c. w. and w. n
Price attended in both cases
The class of '97, r. II. S., will give a
socal in Skillings hall. Richmond Corner
Saturday evening. June II.
w. S. Voter went to Boston, Friday.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
TO THE MAJOR.
Ladies Tender Reception to
Republican Candidate.
And Mckinley Does His Part in Enter
tanning the Several Guests.
Mark Hanna Says Canvass for Office Will
Cost Over 100000.

Canton, Ohio, June ga reception
was given, this afternoon, by the ladies
of Canton to Major and Mrs. Mckinley
and the venerable mother of Major
Mckinley. The women came forth
without regard to party, sect or color
For more than two hours an unbroken
stream of women, two and sometimes
three abreast. passed in at the front
doors of the spacious Miller residence,
thence to the receiving room and out
iJy a side door. The crowd numbered
5000. While the women walked through
the house the orchestra played. The
houss was a bower of bloom and YER
dure The light of day was excluded
and when incamescent burners blazed
forth.th spectacle was fine.
The' reception commenced with a
speech by Mrs. Alice Dannos Jones
Among other things she said: -Four
teen years ago on the Sunday following
his nomination. James A. Garfield
walked into the old home church bear
ing on his arm his aged mother Last
Sabbath morning, into the church of
his early faith walked our future Pres
ident. and with him walked his mother.
With whom anchorage such as this.
we women have no fears that under
the coming administration hearth fires
Will burn DINNER or counting looms be
closed" Mrs. Jones was heartily ap-
plauded.
Major Mckinley in a dozen words.
thanked the ladies for their presence and
took his place with his wife and mother
TO receive the women.
This evening. 800 shouters from Nor
walk. called upon Major Mckinley and
trampled the last spot of veriure from
the lawn in which the Major took so
much pride. The Norwalk Republican
Club was introduced by Ex-Speaker Lay
lin. of the Ohio House of Representatives
In response, Major Mckinley expressed
pleasure at meeting the delegation and
said: am glad to met you here because
! recall Old Huron county, for more than
10 years has stood by the Republican
cause, commencing in the first great ma
tional contest the Republican party ever
waGed for freedom and humanity, ana
tins year as 40 years ago. the Republicans
or Huron county Will stand for Republi-
can principles and Republican policies.
loud applauseD
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
RECOGNITION SERVICES
OF Rev. John R. Myrck Held. Friday
at Milo.

Milo. June 26.-The recognition SER
vices of Rev. John r. Myrick, as pas
tor, We're held. today. at the Milo Bap-
tist church. Rev. Mr.. Remick was for
merly a Methodist pastor and recently
entered the Baptist denomination. His
last charge was at Scarboro. Me. AT
the morning and afternoon session,
Rev. Mr. Remick appeared before the
committee composed of prominent Bap-
list clergymen in this part of the State
for examination.
In the evening the public recognition
services We're held. The sermon was
preached by Rev. n. T. Dutton of Fair
field. The hand of fellowship was by
Rev. A. Il. Dunn, u. D., OF Waterville.
The welcome to the association was
given by Rev. G. S. McLearn of Dex-
ter; the charge to pastor. Rev. w. +.
Clarke of CharleSton: to the church,
Rev. +. A. Davis of Old Town.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
Maine Postal Chances.

Washington, June 26-These changes
in the postal service in Maine are an
nounced:
Route 1877. Allegash to Saint Fran
els. Leave Allegash Tuesday and Sat
urday A. M. Arrive at Saint Francis
by IL NJ. Leave Saint Francis Tuesday
and Saturday 1890 P. NJ. Arrive at
Allegash by $50 p. NJ.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
Maine Patents,

Washington, June 26-The following
patents were granted Maine people,
today:
William A. Gowans Portland, thill
coupling; Paul I. and f. Andrews. Ken
nebunk, extension valise; Joseph Ber-
ron, Jackmantown. oar for row boats:
Lorenzo D. Corser, Bridgton, COW tail
holder.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27

There is one true specific for diseases
arising from impure blood and al yde-
biltated nervous system, and thtt Is
Paine's celery compound, so generally
prescribed by physicians. 1t is prob
ably the most remarkable remedy that
the scientific research of this country
has produced. Prof. Edward f.
Phelps. NJ. D., LII. D., of Dartmouth
college. first prescribed what is now
known the world over as Paine's celery
compound positive cure for dyspep-
sia, biliousness. liver complaint neu-
ralgia, rheuma tism, all nervous dis
eases and kidney troubles. For the
latter Paine's celery compound haF
succeeded again and again wher
everything else has failed. f4i
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27
Weather Conditions and General Forecast.

Washington, June 26.-The area of high
pressure is central over Illinois The
second high area has appeared off the
middle Pacific coast. a storm of slight
intensity is central in Manitoba.
Light rains have fallen in the middle
and north Atlantic states. the lower Lake
region. the Red river of the South and
middle Mississippi valleys.
The temperature has risen in the north
west and New England and has fallen or
remained nearly stationary elsewhere
Showers may be expected in the middle
Mississippi valley, and generally fair
weather elsewhere.
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27

Portland Transcript: A travelling
man was in this city Monday. who
went from this State, but who is now
representing Boston tea firm in the
West. He is still smart, and valuable
to his firm at the age of II years He
drumming in 1S41 and has,
therefore, been on the road for 55 con-
years. Can this be matched?
Daily Kennebec journal., 1896-06-27

Washington, June 26.-These pensions
were granted to Maine people. today:
Increase, Cornelius Toomey, North
Whitefield: Edward Lee, Togus. Re
issue, John Kennedy. Bucksport; Sam
uel b. Gerry, North Bradford Origi-
nal, widows, Abba NJ. Young, Newport; !;
Elizabeth X. Costellen, South Dresden.