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The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

requisites when learning to swim. pro-
Vided the novice has sound body. The
FIRST IL water. and the second Is courage.
Although the human animal is the only
animal that cannot swim, after a fashion,
when nrst dropped into the water, the
human animal has but to persevere and
swimming viii become automatic, with
out definite knowledge. either. as to
whether the tendon OF Achilles is acting
as cutwater or as n center board
Assuming that the necessary water is
present In sufficient quantities, the be-
gtnner must beget confidence in him
self, He must be Courageous There Is
in every person. until he has learned how
foolish II all is. an instructive dread OF
the water. The first time you put baby
in bath by itself. II squirms and shrinks
and is afraid but after 1t learns there Is
nothing to harm 1t. it splashes about like
small porpoise and has jolly time. 1t
is so with the beginner on the SWIM
ming beach. At the moment he con-
Vinces himself he will not necessarily
drown when he wades out until the water
comes up to his chin, he pulls down the
great barrier between himself and swim
ming. The terrors of "over my head
must be fought away. Self-trust must be
acquired by actual experiment. Going
in with a life preserver or belt or plank
or log is folly, because when the ap-
paratus that keeps one affoat is aban-
doned the beginner is helpless. 1t must
not be understood that rashness is ad-
Vocated Far from it. But no coward
ever learned to swim we'll and no coward
ever will.
With confidence established, learning
to swim becomes a matter Of intellect,
or power to mind, rather, just as learn
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

him through the rapids at Niagara Falls.
where he WIS killed That was foolhard
mess. but he would not have gone I'M
less he had perfect confidence in himself.
Every other great swimmer, from Lean
der, who swan the Hellespont, and Lord
Byron. who did likewise, to Peter Nc
Nerney, the Boston swimmer who was so
nearly successful In the trial from Dover
to Calais, across the English channel in
Webb's course, a year or two ago. has
had no fear. Paul Boynton, that nautical
adventurer, although identified with
buoyant rubber suit. saved seventy-one
lives before he began to make his much
talked-of trips. and went into the water
with as little trepidation as in walking
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

along quiet street
Do not dread the water if you would
learn to swim, but go into 1t confidently,
remaining inside your depth until you
have mastered the rudiments of the art,
and practice keeping your body afioat.
You will never accomplish much until
you conquer absolutely whatever dread
you may have concerning the dangers of
the water. The motto Of the swimmer
should be- Fear nothing and strike out"
Swimming instructors and masters lay
down many rules for the guidance of
both novices and practiced swimmers.
Most Of these rules are admirable for
the purposes intended If they can be re-
called when the crises arrive for which
they prexide&the remedies 1t is not
we'll for the beginner to confuse his mind
with too many regulations. If he remem-
bers not to go into the water within two
hours after a meal, not when heated to
plunge suddenly into cold water but to
accustom himself to the shock by first
wetting his head and body, and tries to
keep afloat until help comes when taken
with a cramp, he will get along very
well, unless he is quite unlucky, and will
learn by experience what he is not to do.
If 1t happens that a person who can
not swim falls into deep water, or be-
ginner gets out over his depth, it Is al
ways we'll for him not to clutch too wild
ly at the rescuer,: for there is generally
some one about to jump in and give as
sistance, and that worthy citizen should
be encouraged and not hampered. Do
what you are told by the person who
cOmes1e after you and do not think you
are bound to drown because of your I'M
fortunate situation. The golden rule in
these circumstances is to keep ones
mouth closed and swallow no more water
than can be helped. If there is no one
to aid, ell the rules ever formulated
won't give you a particle of help. Try to
ddle%yourself to shore. If you cannot
make Progress. you are. in serious trou-
BILE tO4 put 1T mildly
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

but the majority of persons who need
to and wish to learn cannot reach an
instructor or have not the means to en-
gage one.
Aside from the pleasures to be gained,
the value of knowing how to
swim is to guard against the dangers
that arise when one is suddenly pre-
cipitated into the water The ordinary
novice must do the best he can without
expert guidance, and the confusing of
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

knowledge of the amount of force re-
quired to prOpel your body through a
given space in a given time, to say moth
ing of finding the points of least resist
ance and ascertaining the mechanical
principles of stroke and kick"
Hey, Jimmie" says the small boy,
holding up the first two fingers of his
right hand spread apart to form a V,
lies go swimmin'."
Whereupon the small boy learns to
swim, in sea or river, pond or lake. as
the case may be, and the student gets
to be able to navigate a tank.
Nevertheless, the swimming instructor
is a useful member of society. He helps
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

ing to ride a bicycle or fly a kite is a
matter Of intellect The beginner in the
water, on the bicycle, with the kite, or
in any similar situation, who puts his
brain to the task. determines to win and
backs his determination with his energy,
finds himself doing what he desires to do
in a much shorter time than the novice
who strives in a haphazard manner and
with no especial concentration of effort.
1t is worth a portion of any persons
time to learn to swim. Any person, not
physically disabled, can learn to swim,
and the one who exerts his will power
will enjoy the delights of deep water
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

acquires the art Is the same as 1t has
always been. 1t Is the same everywhere.
for boy is an animal that does things
like every other boy. whether no lives
In New York or Maine or Mexico. Boys
go swimming as soon as they can get
to the river without their mothers
knowledge. They go down to the Swim
min hole in shoals, begin undressing
when halfway to the water and are
ready to jump in when the edge is
reached, the mere matter Of clothes not
being of sufficient consequence to cause
them thought as to whether their trous-
ers and shirt are in the same parallel
Of latitude. Clothes can be gathered up
when there is nothing left to do but go
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

tendon of Achilles acting as cutwater.
and the foot swinging on a hinge, so
that there is really very little resistance.
The sweep is then made simultaneously
with the upper leg, the power in this
case coming from the entire front of the
leg from the toe to the knee. In the
effective part of the stroke the left foot
is Strengthened with a stamp, at the
same time the right is met with a vicious
kick. AS the legs come together, the
wash from the upper meets the swirl
from the lower and helps considerably
to send the body forward"
So simple as to be almost childish,
Isn't it?
AS a matter of fact, there are but two
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

many persons to help themselves In the
water. who, had there been no instruc-
tor, would have gone to their graves
without knowing enough to keep their
mouths shut had they tumbled over
board. He also writes manuals of swim
ming, giving full and explicit instruc-
tions concerning each stroke. For eX-
ample, a high authority on the art says.
in one Of his publications: From the
Strengthened position, the legs are drawn
up close to each other and near the
body; they are opened and brought to-
gether again simultaneously, the left or
upper leg being kicked out forward as
in. running. the knee Strengthened and
the power applied with the back of the
calf and the sole of the foot. The right
or lower leg is bent almost double, until
the heel nearly touches the thigh. the
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

home. Watch a sturdy chap. He can
not swim. but he intends to learn. He
wades out until the water comes up to
his knees. Then he ducks under" If he
is brave. If his courage has not yet been
screwed to the sticking point, he gently
lowers himself upon all tours, until only
his head is above the water. With his
hands on the bottom. supporting him, he
sticks his legs out straight and propels
himself along, with a great kicking of
water and shouting of See me swim!'
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

when the novice who tries indifferently
is still padding about near the shore.
Wise old Benjamin Franklin knew
something about swimming as well as
about almost everything else. His plan
for learning to swim is simple and ef-
fective. When the beginner has nerve
enough to wade out until the water
comes up to his armpits. Franklin adj
vised that he take with him a white peb-
BILE of good size, or an egg, or the like.
that can be seen easily through the
water. Then the novice is to turn. toss
the pebble or egg toward the shore and
plunge after it, The resistance offered
by the water will buoy the plunger up.
and the moment he has gained sufficient
confidence and command of limbs to
strike out he has learned to swim Some
body is always about to give hint or
two.
Instructors can be of great service in
shaping the movements OF the swimmer.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

He never said much about it until late
years. but he was determined to win It,
and went about 1t with the same eranest-
ness that always characterized him.
ooh. if Jim would only fight for the
Lord as hard as he did for that belt!
What a power he would be! However,
If God sees fit, that day will come.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

his mind with involved formulas for
stroke and kick is not desirable. Cir
cumstances demand that he work out
his own salvation. and a few hints are
better than detailed and intricate In
structions.
The natural progress of a boy, from
the time he first sticks his tremulous
toes into the water and says. Gee, I'm
afraidl' until he goes whooping and
tumbiing In, with no more fear than
covering, is interesting. The system by
which the present generation Of boys
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16
WALLA TONKA's DEATH
May Bring About New Re.t,
Among the ChOctoxv

KANSAS CITY, July ia special FROM,
Tulsa, 1. T., says: THE execution of WI
liam Going. the Choctaw Indian In ID
nance OF writ of habeas corpus issned
by United States Judge John r. Thomas
Will be the cause for bringing those IN,
pllcated to trial for murder Ind
Thomas, in an interview last night tvs
ty miles west of here. where he is fisb
ing and camping with a party of frte1a1
stated he would see that the law in aS'
spect to disobeying an order from -
United States government is fully -
vestlgated, and that all the guilty ON
are brought to justice. mes
The open violation of Judge Thor,,
order has created much excitement ar,
1t is predicted 1T marks the BEGINNING ' ~
the end of conflicting laws in the mat
Territory. As a matter of fact all tba
tribal laws in the territory are Of NO t 20
feet, yet all the tribes cling to Their e ei,
Indian laws, and continue to insist uno ,u
self-government. ppm
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16
What One Should Know About Swimming.
John Fletcher In the { cosmopolitan.

'-Come," says the swimming instructor.
standing on the edge of the marble
bath, with its tepid water. its poles and
straps, it's Ife-belts and its ropes along
the sides, come. let us be scientific to-
gether. Let us learn the art OF swim
ming with due regard to Its theories its
precepts, its physical laws and true
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16
PEARY EXPEDITION.

Steamer Diana Has Sailed with n.
Years Supplies.
ST. JOHNS. N. F.. July 15-The Pearu
expedition steamer Diana sailed for ctS 4
ney at II a. m. today. She has s1,n,' 81
for two years, and carried a crew 81
eighteen men, well accustomed to Arctio
navigation.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

The WhiteS Enamel Refrigerator sales
room Is now located at 400 Jackson street.
The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1899-07-16

When He Thought He Needed It
Early Characteristics of the
Greatest Pugilist In America
How He Thrashed a Man Who In
suited His Preacher Father
Wants Him to BE a Good Fighter.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26
A Rutland Calendar of 1895,

A citizen of Rutland has an old copy
of Lyons Vermont Calendar, or Plane
tary Diary, printed in Rutland in l795
by James Lyon. The book is in pamph-
let form, measuring about six by four
inches. Besides the usual astronomical
information contained in almanacs there
is "national and state register" giving
the names and salaries of the principal
officers of the governments of the United
States and of the sta.e of Vermont. For
the use of those who may wish to
"decipher French dates" the almanac con-
tans table of equivalents for the dates
in the arbitrary calendar established by
the leaders of the French revolution.
The population of the United States is
given by states and the total foots up TO
3,929,32G The number of slaves in each
state is also given. There were IS in
New Hampshire, 94S in Rhode Island,
2764 in Connecticut, 1924 in New York,
but none in Vermont, Massachusetts and
Maine.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26

Street Commissioner Buttolph has
Just completed laying drain across the
small park In front of the Hotel Logan,
come citing Main street with the large
sewer near the Slade block. This drain
will be used in connection with the
proposed macadamization of Main street
from the end of the present asphalt
pavement to the Vallette block. We
understand that Main street is to be
macadamized from the other end of the
asphalt as well-from the corner of the
new Battell block to the Main street dry
bridge, and also along the north front
of Battell block to the other dry bridge.
The work will be similar to that of
Seymour street. The record of the
present village board in the matter of
making permanent Improvements that
are permanent is worthy of all praise.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26
WEATHER-CROP REPORT.
The Cold and Cloudy Weather Unfavorable
for Growth Week Ending Monday.

The Cold and Cloudy Weather Unfavorable
for Growth Week Ending Monday.
Cold and cloudy was the weather in
New England during the past week.
Compared with the previous week in
these respects, the contrast is strong.
There was moderate precipitation. The
average number of clear days was !,
partly cloudy ., and cloudy 4.
The almost unanimous report of the
correspondents is, that owing to the
cold, cloudy weather, crops have been
practically at standstll during the
week. This is true more particularly of
the planted crops; seed Just planted
gefminates slowly or not at all !;
potatoes and corn that have appeared
above groand show the effect of un-
favorable weather. Grass and fruit
thrive better, especially grass, which has
improved somewhat. The reports on the
fruit crop differ little from those of a
week ago. The caterpillar is doing
much harm to foliage and buds in
northern sections. In general, the light
rainfall of the week, averaging less than
one half of an inch, although of benefit,
is not nearly enough to satisfy farmers.
Rye continues to do fairly well in
most districts. Oats have made little
headway in the south. In the north the
crop is mostly sown. Corn at this writ
ing is most discouraging. In parts of
the southern states, where the plants
have appeared above the ground, they
are turning yellow. There is some COM
plant of seed not terminating at all.
Above all, corn needs warm weather.
The past week has been more favor
able than otherwise to grass, but more
achusetts and Vermont stock is being
fed in barns for want of pasture. In
northern portions of New Hampshire
and Vermont grass has been winter
killed to a considerable extent. In
Connecticut and Rhode Island this crop
is doing moderately we'll.
Cores pondents continue to report the
prospect for apples below the average 4;
this is true particularly of the winter
varieties. The destruction of young
foliage and buds by caterpilars in Maine,
New Hampshire and Vermont is be-
coming more serious. OF cherries and
plums the reports of this week are less
favorable than a week ago. Peaches
are, to a considerable extent, winter
killed The fire worm is increasing in
numbers on cranberry bogs.
Potatoes have grown little during the
week. In Maine this crop is about half
planted. A few small patches in the
interior of Maine that were above ground
were injured by the frosts; also other
ear'y garden truck. Onions are doing
well. In Connecticut and Rhode Island
pease and beans are growing nicely.
Except in the most northern sections,
vegetables generally have been sown,
and cultivation has begun in the south.
Early tobacco plants are ready for set
ting, and more favorable weather will be
taken advantage of extensively by
farmers, and planting will begin.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26
hoods Saa1abasiM
IZIazaaa q ga l;El:l:1 :2l1I5ETED

Hoods pills cure liver Ills the non-rritating and
only cathartic 10 take with Hoods sarsaparilla.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26
CARD OE HANKS.

We wish to express our heartfelt thanks to
the friends and neighbors who so kindly as
sisted us during the sickness. death and
burial of our dearly beloved husband and
father; to the pastor for his words OF hope
and comfort; 10 the choir which rendered
such sweet music; and to all who furnished
such sweet flowers for grandpaA And may ii,
who doeth all things well bless them wher
their hour of affiiction comes.
MRS. WIN. PINNEY,
MR.. AND Mrs. w. C. PISNEY,
MR.. AND MRS. ii. L. KENDALL.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26
WHEN NATURE

needs assistance it may be best to rem
der it promptly, but one should remem-
edies only when needed. The best and
most simple and gentle remedy is the
Syrup of Figs, manufactured by the
California Fig Syrup Co.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26
"DurabMty Is
Better Than Shoqu."

The qveaM of the muHf-
mflHonafres IS not equal to
good health. Riches qvfthout
health are a curse, and yet the
rich, the middle classes and
the poor alike have, tn Hoods
Sarsaparflla, a valuable as
sfstant In getting and main
tanning perfect health. It
neVer dLsappoints.
ScrofuIa-" Three years ago our son,
now eleven, had serious case of scrofula
and erysipelas with dreadful sores, discharg-
ing and itching constantly. He could not
walk. Several physicians did not help for
sixteen months. Three months treatment
with HOODS Sarsaparilla made him per-
fectly well. We are glad to tell others Of it,"
MRS. DAVID LAIRD, Ottawa, Kansas.
Nausea Vomiting spells, dizziness
and prostration troubled me for years.
Had neuralgia, grew weak and could not
sleep. My age was against me, but Hoods
Sarsaparilla cured me thoroughly My
weight increased from 125 to 143 pounds. l
am the mother Of nine children. Never felt
so well and strong since was married as 1
do now." Mrs. NJ. A. WATERS, 1929 33d St.,
Washington, d. C.
Eczema" We had to tie the hands Of
our two year old son on account OF eczema
on face and limbs. No medicine even
helped until we used Hoods Sarsaparilla,
which soon cured" Mrs. A. VAN WICK, 1873
Montgomery Street, Paterson, N. ].
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Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26
st. Stephens Church.

Services in st. Stephens church on
Trinity Sunday, May %:
9a5 a. m, Morning Prayer.
10 90 " Sunday School
l0a5 4" Choral Celebration OF Holy Com
munion and Sermon, subject "Man's
responsibilities for his belief and priv
ileges."
7 80 p. m. Evening Prayer ana Sermon, sub
ject Mysteries in Religion"
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26

The cruiser Chicago has arrived at
Port Said on her cruise to South Africa
1t is reported at Manila that the few
Filipino troops left'at Toulac and other
points to the north are demoralized and
short of arms and supplies.
Middlebury register. (Middlebury, Vt.) 1886-1937, 1899-05-26

1t is said that Japan has promised by
treaty to aid China in the event of Ger
many's seizlng Chau .Tung.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-03-19
Builds n Wonderful Clock.

From the New York Press.
Jacob Wagner of Niagara Falls has a
clock for which he predicts remarkable
things, and his personality as well as the
appearance of the mechanism have al
ready made him a local celebrity. He
has been at work on the clock 10 years and
says that it has cost $4,000 already. 1t
looks complete now. but the inventor says
it will be worth 100000 when finished. 1t
is about 16 inches square and has only one
hand by which the maker is able to tell
the position, and. he asserts the age of
the sun moon and stars. These records
are made possible by devices on the dial
of the clock and the inventor says he
will add devices that will increase great
ly the value of the clock Another asser-
ton he makes for the invention is that
such clock was owned by Christ.
Wagner is not at all abashed at being
called a crank, but rather likes it. for he
reflects that all great men, inventors as
well as philosophers, were considered
cranks in their day, at least to begin
with. He is prepared to show that the
clock already has wonderful powers, and
he declares that when complete it will
give the time in any part of the world
and will be regulated by the movement
of the sun, so that it can never get out of
order.
Wagner's theory appears to be that all
occurrences have been recorded in some
way by the motion of the heavenly bodies
and that with the proper mechanism all
this history can be brought out and re-
vealed to the world in the exact form, in
stead of being made up of jumble of
conjecture and falsehood.
The Anaconda standard., 1899-03-19
BUTTE NEWS
AMONG RAILROAD MEN
The N. P. Is Building Up Local
Territory.
FOR ACTUAL SETTLERS
Some OF the Points Affected by the Re-
duction in Rates -- A Comparative
Statement of Great Nor
,
thern Earnings
OR ACTUAL SETTLERS

In making its cut rates from st. Paul
to the coast applicable to all interme-
diate points the Northern Pacific shows
that it is thoroughly alive ITO the ne
cessity of building up its local territory
and disposing of it's unsold lands to
actual settlers. The new rates from St.
Paul ito some of the important points
affected by the reduction are as follows:
Fergus Falls, So; Wahpeton, s3l5; Far
go, 1886; Grand Forks, $3.50; Grafton,
$3.50; Casselton, s4.O5; Valley City, $3.50;
Darlington, s6.1o: Leeds, $715; Bis
marck, s7.55; Miles City, s13.70; Billings
and Bozeman, $3.50; Helena, Butte and
Anaconda, $3.50; Missoula, s1S.75; Spo-
kane and Palouse, $3.50; Moscow.
s22.7o; Lewiston. $23.75; Walla Walla,
$24.50; North Yakima and Ellensburg,
s2S25.
The Northern Pacific night train to
the coast will be increased by the addi-
ton OF another passenger car, travel on
that road having reached the limit of
its present accommodations.
In view of the recent advance in
Great Northern stock and the increased
earnings of that road during the
months or the present year, the follow
ing report for the past eight years will
be read with interest. A comparison of
the growth of train-mile revenue and
the cost and decline in ton-mile revenue
is shown