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The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06

as the dogmatic ruler of the old school
never dreamed was a necessity. The
hard-and-fast rule of classification
according to ages and to progress In
studies, was never more in question
than it is now. The physical nature of
the child Is considered as it never was
before holding fiXedly to the belief that
a sound mind is to be found only in
a sound body. AS between the pre-
cociously forward and the abnormally
backward, the pathologist Of the
schools is undetermined as to which Is
the greater problem. But certainly
he is as far from squirting the back
ward one to the pace of the forward
one as he would be from practicing
vivisection upon either. The move-
ment Of the day is toward classinH
both extremes as abnormal and treat
ing them as SUCH toward separating
them from the normal children Of the
classes and treating the backward or
the forward according to his disposi-
ton and his physical and mental ma
lures. There is inquiry as to how
much the mentality Of the forward one
is sapping his physical strength and
a question as to the causes of dullness
iHs the olHeT-WHctHer IL De uerVOuS~
ness. deafness or even lack OF common
nourishment at table.
FADS IN EDUCATION.
The cry of "fad" has marked the
evolution of modern methods of edu-
cation, and 1t would be strange If it
We're not so, and II In some cases it
were not deserved. But to one who
looks unbiased upon the educational
progress of the century there is the
forceful assurance that the educator of
the present has a far better apprecia-
tion of the ends sought than had the
hard taskmaster of fifty years ago. The
educator of today Is moving toward an
ideal whose mission Is to be the pre-
pairing of the individual to merge with
least friction into the great social
world of which he is soon to be a unit.
And not only this, but to make the unit
of as much value to the aggregate as
Is possible to school training. 1t IL
recognized that the brain of phil
osopher in the body Of an invalid is a
burden to society, far greater than
might be the brain of pigmy in the
bodily frame of Hercules; that some-
thing more utilitarian than a classical
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06
says, has very nearly neutralized the
work nf this ccbnnl Svstap,

says, has very nearly neutrallZed the
work Of this school system.
If one thing We're needed to show
unmistakaD ply the position of the Amer
lean people with reference to the pub
lie schools it is the fact that the Bible
has been excluded so widely from them.
1.-THE nations book in the nation 5
schools" has been plea of the
churches. which have pointed to the
Declaration Of Independence and to
the Constitution of the United States
as recognizing the God of the Bible.
And yet the growing sentiment of the
people seems to be, Take care of the
education Of the young and the Bible
will take care Of itself"
1t has been a significant fact of the
century that wherever has come a
broader liberty the demand for 4
broader education has followed it. In
few countries of the world today could
a public speaker claim the advantage
of education as the sole privilege of a
favored few Of fortune. With limited
education once within the reach Of the
masses they have clamored for more.
The three RS" no longer suffice. To
the grammar grades of the United
otdtCo oSAoolo has DtSu duueu
the high school and to this the states
have added state universities and agri-
cultural colleges. Now manual train
ing in the elementary schools is being
realized and the domestic arts have
been placed in the curriculum.
FIGURES FROM PHILADELPHIA.
AS an indication of how persistently
the demands for education have in
creased a few figures from the public
schools of Philadelphia may serve.
In 1897 the kindergarten was estab-
lished In that city by private enter
prise and the philosophy Of Froebel
and Pestalozzi put to the test. For
four years the experiment was con-
quoted successfully, and in 1888 the
founders of the system appealed to the
city council for aid. They got an ap-
preparation of 5000 in that year and
of SIS. 900 in the next. In January, 1897,
the kindergartens passed into the
hands of the board of education and
became an unquestioned part Of the
public school system.
With one innovation established as
a success another was easier. and In
1885 a three years course Of manual
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06

education will have tendency to
smooth away many an economic rut!le
that crops up in modern life. And just
to the extent that this broad spirit is
dffused in educational work, just to
that extent may society be depended
upon to recognize education as the
foundation underneath it all.
The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-03-06

TEN CENTS FOR A NEW STOMACH.
This Is practically what it means to tho
sufferer from Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
all other stomach complaints. Dr. Won
STAINS Pineapple Tablets are natures
panacea for the stomach's ills--they're u
purely vegetable pepsn compOund-lS of
them in a box-and popular price enough
to allow everybody to enjoy good health.
Sold by Matthews Bros. and w. Il. Clarlc.
So, r.r-t tr..r -
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SCHOOLS OFFENsIvELY FREE.

Francis Adams. who has paid such a
high tribute to the public schools OF
the United States, has drawn COM
parison with the British free schools.
In which he says that the eleemosyn-
lry character of the British free school
ID never allowed to lapse in the minds
Of either parent or pupil. and this, he
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23
The Lisbon Falls team will play Belfast
William A. Folwell is Dead.

William \. Folwell, a well known dry
goods manufacturer, senior member of the
firm of Folwell, Bro. 4 Co., $50 Chestnut
street, died Thursday night, Aug. 10th, at
his residence, Twin Oaks, Sharon Hill,
Philadelphia. Mr.. Folwell was born at
Mullica Hill, n. j., March %, 1910 From
an early age lie devoted himself to business.
Aided by his strong physique and great
energy he rapidly rose to a successful posi-
ton. When out II years old he entered into
business with his brother as Il ufacturer
of dress goods, succeeding his father,
Thomas |. Folwell. Some years afterwards
he also became owner of the Colingw ood
Mills. Mr.. FolWell was a member of the
Union League, Manufacturers Club and
Trades League, as well as the Order of
Masons. AS a Quaker, he refused to hold
public Office, though always attentive to
his duties as a citizen. He is survived by
widow and two sons, one OF whom is we'll
known as an end on the University of Penn
sylvania football team.
Mr.. Folwel's death was reported some
weeks ago, and at that time The journal
published a tribute to his memory from the
pen of Bangor friend. Soon after, the
news came that Mr. Folwell was living and
hoped to visit Maine later in the season
and his many friends here hoped that this
might be. He will be greatly missed inthis
vicinity, where he had his summer home for
many years.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23

Hill and the second Bull Run; they had
seen the old army of the Potomac, the finest
army that ever took the field, pressing back
the brave Confederates till within sight of
spires of Richmond, and then being them
selves pressed back over ground rich with
the blood of their comrades, until it seemed
that with Lees march into Maryland all
was lost, until the bloodiest battle of the
war, Antietam, forced the rebel army back,
even as the land was filed with the cheers
and drum-beats of our boys marching from
town and village to their support No body
OF men were more patriotic than the nine
months men and none were more truly
volunteers in the highest sense Our regi-
ment lost, according to Fox sbOok of Regi-
mental Losses, 165, of which 35 were killed
or died from the effects of wounds. This
represents II per cent, the losses of New
Hampshire, the State sustaining the sever
est loss, averaged sixteen per cent. So our
regiment in about a years service lost the
full average of the State sustaining the
heaviest loss of any-a record surely to be
proud of. l would like much to see our old
color sergeant. | served on the color guard
SIX months. A giant in size, he was brave
as lion. l see him now, marching across
the field at Irish Bend, with apparently as
much unconcern as if the air was filled
with snow flakes instead of bullets, and
can see the dear old boy carefully mending
the holes shot in the flag, forgetful that
those holes were our veterans badge. If
the old boy be alive give him my most atfec-
ID. Sparrow, who has been dead ) or &
years. But | am getting garrulous, sure
sign that old age is creeping on. With hearty
greetings and best wishes to the dear old
boys. remain, dear conrade,
JAMES +. ROWELL, I'd Sergt. Co. ID.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23

John iBarney, from Prince Edwards Is
land, was good fellow, but lacked judg-
ment: While clerking for the sutler he
could not tell, or affected he did not know,
the difference between an ounce and a
pound, and the result was that the pur-
chaser would always get more than his
moneys worth. Francis CHM was good
Christian follower of the Lord, but could
not preach as well as Chaplain Bowker,
though perfectly willing to do so. Surgeon
Abbott was good man to himself and the
men. Major Fowler was also good man,
but a daredevil who knew no fear, and GER
tainly had not the fear of the Lord before
his eyes the night he borrowed my blanket
just before the battle of Irish Bend, and
compelled me to lie without it between the
corn-rows in mud, water and snakes till
daylight. But got even with him by Civ
brated brand OF gunpowder whiskey and he
lay dormant for some time after. The Mai
or had good old darkey helper by the name
OF Sam. | can see him now. The Major
turned Sam over to my keeping when the
regiment left Springfield Landing to go to
made him milk the goat for me. l was then
chief cook and bottle washer for Leiut
Ihorndike, and he, Frank Milliken and my
sell, were having good time until Powers
rebel cavalry made raid on us, 6 bust
ing up all our arrangements and plans, and
frightening us out of many years growth.
That was a ticklish time for us, but we
escaped without being plucked OF plunked
There is no knowing what might have hap
pened had it not been for the ''Essex" and
detachment of Rhode Island Cavalry, which
was the means of hurting destruction among
the Confeds. Speaking of Sam reminds me
he was little ancient in his ways and man
ners, and did not feel disposed to do much
hard work. asked him one day how old he
was Il think he was about 56) and he said,
have one more guess, so guess again.
This will do for this reunion so, with the
grace of God and good wishes for merry
reunion to all my comrades, subscribe my
self,
Yours truly,
CHAS. T. ELDRIDGE.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23
, Maple Grove Campmeetiug at Searsport.

The annual campmeeting of the Assoca-
tion of Churches of God in Maine will be
held as usual on Maple Grove camp ground,
Searsport, beginning Thursday evening,
Aug. 5Gth, continuing over two Sundays,
and closing Sept. 9th. The usual number of
speakers and workers are expected to be
present during the entire session with sew
eral new speakers and a large and profta-
BILE session is anticipated. Those wishing
board, lodgings or cottages on the grounds
should address the President, C. c. Moody,
Monroe
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23
contents OF To-Day's Journal.
PAGE l

. Nlane Regiment Association. Base
-.pl Fowell is Dead. Campaign
Nlc Grove Campmeeting at Sears
" Gnwen's Appointments. Person
PAGE2.
,poudence. Letters of Regret A
al controversy RoSSy. Reunion of
-.n Muiy. obituary. Resolutions OF
I..f Nrdrt OF Grace. The Little Brown
Neau'hs-
FAGE 3.
..n...,a via Avila Belfast Free Library
Hy.. Changes i'll Industries.
FAGE4.
.N.N-ot hrooks. Gov. Burleigh and
N.U Ulu Northport News. Transfers
rhGE5.
.... .O h.sia>t Good Templars. Yachts
s.u~ ~ the Oranges The Churches
"i5n- Bells The Maine Coast
dt pli orchard.
rtGEG.
W,rk Literary News and Notes.
lu lancr Forestry Facts. DR..
uolj Register of Deep Water
U huntington Dead Old Home
l senator ingalls, Dead.
rAGF :.
neal Points. The 10th Maine
NH~ m Newport. Songs Along the
l url
FACES.
county correspondence
1.',- Births. Marriages. Deaths.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23
Campaign Speakers.

Following are the assignments of CAM
paign speakers for Belfast and vicinity
Hon. VIM. p. Frye, Belfast, August 9th.
Hon. Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana
Winterport, August 18th.
Hon. Victor B. Dolliver of Ft. Dodge,
Iowa, Brooks, Friday, Aug. a Monroe, Sat
urday, Aug. %; Morrill, Monday, Aug. y
Liberty, Tuesday, Aug. 2S.
Gen. Adam f. King of New York, Bel
fast, Friday, September I.
John NJ. Harris of Pennsylvania will
speak at Searsmont, Aug. 27; Unity, with
4. &. Pratt, Aug. IS; Palermo, Aug. %:
Centre Montville, Aug. 30; Burnham, Aug
81; Centre Lincolnvile, Sept. /.
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23
Frank W. Governs Appointments.

Mr. Frank w. Gowen, who has been ad-
dressing large audiences in this county
against resubmission, will close his tour of
the county at Centre Montville, Sunday
evening, Aug. Goth. His remaining dates
are as follows: At Thorndike, Thursday
evening, Aug. %; Burnham, Friday even
ing, Aug. "a; Winnecook, Saturday eve ming,
Aug. 25th; Centre Montville, Sunday, even
ing, Aug. 26th
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23
MAINE REGIMENT ASSOCI
ALTON

n Annual Reunion in Rluehill.
f. I reunion of the 10Th Maine
.,swYation was held in Bluehill
-U Ihe veterans from this city
1oie the trip by steamer Cas-
E session was called to order
: osgood, and Rev. r. l..
n prayer. The records of the
g- Acre read by the secretary, and
fhe reports of the treasurer
mmitlee were read and accept
rnoEiSt reported the following
~.oyer, Co. H., at Ellsworth
au, Co, d., Feb. !, 1900, at
-1e- Dudley, Co. d., March 80,
-Hnay IIarbor.
-uan Goodhue, Co. K, at
A,rD : 1uno
Go, B. at North Sears
l9n0.
hee. Co. {.
birmingham, Co. c.
..lt|DI resolutions were adopted
Nc are permitted to take part in
lN OF this 37th anniversary of
.I.. from the service of the
,inaI "i ..,I ~ e'lr ltroo u. ,ne WI i.
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Il- were appointed A commits
alt- officers Col. John f.
=. Staples and j. ). Gilmore.
H-r VAS fine rnlI-caIl ana tba
''ie
sNered to their names and
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3iiiiiielt' heiIa>t' lfue l.
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south Newburg \. W. Hop
>+o,'I'-nn '1,. ~, Eui G,i,l ~ h9ilI }1 oe
Hr,-3t4 p '''7'' oe''e'
John II. Thomas, Eden:
surrey; F. q. Bartlett, Mt.
apt. \. f. Clark, Belfast
huston, Mass.
apt, Ansel Wadsworth,
Nuiame Billings, Northport
~. .rk. wife and daughter. Bel
0uas. Togus W. A. Heal.
10 Lieut.. T. S. Osgood and
IHndle, Sewan A. Marks
IUehiI, F. W. Townsend and
George NJ. Farnham. James
.,, Mark ii. Grindle and wife.
u.gett, Rrooksville: W. H.
""'k John NJ. " esseil, Brooks
,.,, - 0pel ,'.,ls aili T Wiz 'onil " a.
uJpf. Sadgwick
George Wise, wife and
ISL isaac Mason SWallvllle'
..f. lawaIIvn Cartar ~. ' Ralfa -
HuuN ton, Swanvflle. John W.
a. -. ,. lpeI ana Wlle,
F.fsvnr+b s''''' 'oii' io'i's'
E p :. Staples, Belfast; J.
ID ~ ". 49,. ~. " Mum, i, 'Seals-
1ner IS hi i'o1'|n, ~ Gh,snn .mass, VI. a.
ir j. III ~. 9. ,;,Ia woisTii "itu ~ VIZ ~
m. .ar,+' ,'i lt,"1 r. "'iN y Il'e, A'It. ~, ~
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9'di port, L. .. homes,
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23
BASE BALL.
Yours truly,
CHAs. T. ELDRIDGE

An Augusta team came to Belfast Aug,
18th and were defeated by the home team in
Z innings by a score of 10 to 6. The game
was tame, had few interesting features, and
was shortened to allow the visitors to take
the $50 train for home Two-base hits
were made by Patterson, Conroy, Crockett,
Bond, burlington, 2; three-base hit, Patter-
son; home run, Purrington; base on balls,
off Bond, /; off Conroy, 2; struck out, by
Bonds by Conroy s. Umpire, Dorman.
Innings. 3 4 5 s
Belfast. st............1 2 III 0-lO
Augusta. ..............1 o 3 o o. s
The Belfasts went to Warren Aug. 18th,
making the trip to Union by carriage, and
thence by the Georges Valley railroad.
They were accompanied by several patrons
of the sport, and others went by steamer
NJ and NJ to Camden, thence by electrics to
Thomaston and by steam cars to Warren.
Ten innings were played, the Warrens win
ming by score of II to II. Two-base hits
were made by Remission, Robinson, Crock
EFT and Burke; three-base hit by Conroy :;
home rum by Saunders; bases on ball, Off
Saunders, off Newingham o off Crockett
>; Struck out by Saunders, l; by Newihg-
ham, /; by Crockett t. Umpire, Pierce.
Innings. l 3 ) 6 I Q 10
Warren. 3 0 ) 0 0 0 PIP
Belfast. .....2 / l . 0 0 Ill
The Lisbon Falls team will play Belfast
on the Congress street grounds Thursday,
Friday and Saturday afternoons. This is
one Of the strongest teams in Western
Maine and is composed mostly of college
players. The Belfasts will be put to their
mettle to defeat them. The management of
the Belfast nine is at heavy expense in
keeping the team together and maintaining
its high standard, and all who feel pride
in keeping Belfast at the head should pat
rOniZe the games liberallV
The Republican journal., 1900-08-23


While the Southern Chivalry now knew
That the Northern "Yanks' had courage
Which had not been s'reckoned" On, tits true,
Till called our flag to defend
The tide of war, with ebb and flow
OF vague uncertainty, moved so slow,
Suspense and anxiety could but grow
To phantoms that would not down
And the princely Lincoln, true as STEEL
To Three Hundred Thousand made appeal,
Whose hearts respond, with faithful Zeal,-
His loyal helperS-hiS crown.
From Western plains to the old Maine coast
Quickly arose an answering host.
SIS it men our country needs the most
Here am |. Send me, send me-
From hamlet and mountain, from sea and
shore,
They gathered-Three Hundred Thousand
more,
For the cause of liberty
We honor to-day this gallant band
Who represent that number grand;
We give them welcome with cordial hand
And hearts that well-know their worth,
For they saved to us the flag we love,
Which floats triumphantly each State above,
And back to our land they brought the dove
OF peace,-a blessing to earth.
From the shores where Penobscot's waters
flow;
From Camden Hills with their sunlit glow
From the quiet valleys that lie below,
And the home of the inland plain;
From Eastport on Names farthest bound !;
From Mt. Desert so well renowned;
From all the towns that cluster round,
Was gathered the Twenty sixth Maine.
The most were boys in the flush of life
| Knowing little of care and nothing of strife
But their hearts with courage and hope were
rife
When they first put on the blue
To-day they are men past life's full tide
Nearly two-score years since side by side
But they still are loyal and true.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-12
ga11g - gagn
N.K. NTEDOCK. Editor.
Radical Democratic States.

At least five Democratic states practice what they
preach, them taken legal cinch the fu
ture promises indefinitely. Four of those
themselves soidy and irrevocably Demo
by DISTINGUISHING Republican The Repub
can negroes majority in these have
been citizenship by constitutional amendment
But Kentucky Republicans white and for
dominant Democratic party that state attempt
deprive white men of fight and pos
sbly revolution So the Goebel devised and en-
acted, which denying Republican the right
to ballot provides only Democrats shall be
permitted count the votes. elected,
elected. in reality elected
by many thousand votes. desperate mountaineer
of William Tell burning in his breast
probably Infamous parti-
passed this killing lot innocent Repub
licans tried condemned and hung by Democratic
particular advantages Of the
lucky cinch to Democratic party
bel Democrats go voting until they have
the necessary majores So Kentucky claiming 10000
Democratic majority Bryan. They could just well
make it, under the Goebel law 100000 majority
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-12
A Statesman or Mischief r1aker.

The Chicago Record which assumed position of indie
pendence in the present campaign Disguised by
ans appeal passion prejudice that part
dianapos speech which he the issue of mill
tarism" In an editorial day, few para
graphs that paper breaches makes whole
speech With soldier about every
people imperialism One
can successfully thousand, especially
the people country ruled
by the people people. The Record which has
been unfriendy Bryan delivers itself as follows
the speech referred to:
The who discord among the people for his
political profit who class hatred where
should classes in order may get an
office, Enthusiastically working undoing. Bry-
ans prosper from the that begins
cry that Americans beginning infringe the
liberties of Americans. The free who enlightened
as we'll free knows where he find arms. lie well
struggle tyrants tyrants there
rights infringed upon
a mischief-ma fool?
Bryan talks Of the menace of army Of 10o-
a nation of 75OOOOOO people, is he statesman
q mischiefmaker a fool?
Mr. Bryan has solid month Of campaigning before him.
leading up election day. He should carefully in
during that critical period that the people of the
United States will begin the century by eecting
him president them from becoming helots. They
strong free. They do Mr. Bryan's pity
They looking for good Samaritan to heal their
wounds for direct their purpose
with courage, justice wisdom iresist
ible power.
The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-10-12
Upon the Ruins of His Burned Home

few days ago. says the Atchison Globe the following
found in the late John ingalls, desk refers
a visit the site of his old home on the river bluff
burned ago;
WAS it on this planet lived alone and loved in
youths enchanted kingdom amid the forests by
lonely river looking with mingled gaze
bluffs, purpled by the sunset face
of the climbing with steps the midnight sky
was some remote star in other life recalled
rapture and longing unutterabe unavailing? oh,
death in life; the days that
The crumbling excavation discernible among
the vines and weeds and brambes deserted nacces
be ancient Palmyra Persepols seeming this
the heater whereon the intoxicating drama
the sweet tragedy of human passion grief JOY endless
separation? Since then, what devious wanderngs the
soul; what darkened vistas; what trepdation; what
achievement and defeat what spendor and gloom
THE river flows, and the landscape is unchanged Ma
ture mocks with her permanency the mutabity man;
and in that steadfast presence, recalling fes vanished
glory and bloom and dew of morning worthless
empty all that time gives compared what it
bears insatiably How gladly would exchange
the prizes of ambition and fame and wealth. for the
did conservation of youthWild with all regret the days
that are more