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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
An Under Water Kite.

A device has been arranged by Her-
man scientist which mlnlmiZeS the
danger of shallow water, according 10
the Technische Rundschau OF Berln'
."This important invention OF the
Swedish engineer Sjostrand consists OF
!, simnle water kite which is fastened
to a wire cable and cast over tne 'iue
of a ship; winch on deck MAKES i.
possible to raise or lower the KITE d.
will AS soon as the kite Is piaoeu III
the water it sinks in consequence VI INC
obliuue pressure, exactly as All '.iiio9
pheric kite is raised by the wiio' anu
the vertical depth to wnlch me N.Y.
win sink may be exactly regulated by
tho length of a cable. On the side OF
the winch a scale and register Is hHeu
which tells the depth in lannon's VI
,,et,es tn which the kite has descend
ed.
.Drha k;,, consists Of two parts winch
are connected with SORT vi 1oupe'
which is released as soon as '''e u
norton Of the kite, when coi'"'.'' :.e
signal pencil.' comes in contact Win
tho earth. When the coupling Is re-
1oos.d the tension of the supporting
oohIe ;s greatly lessened, because tne
lower kite wings no longer are III posi-
ton to be forced against tiie Mh'e.
This Immediately sets IN 'ilo.iol on
alarm bell on the deck winch a''l a. ~:
the attention of the watch. In auu',
ton to setting the bell in MOTION t .ne
releasing Of the coupling causes ~.
coupling to rise to the surface at once &C.
as the whole apparatus changes It's
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

The Glorious Fourth was ushered in
by the ringing of bells and firing of
guns. A band of youngsters followed
vigorously blowing tin horns. but the
day was comparatively quiet. In the
evening there was fine display Of fire.
works from the residences of E. G.
Norton. Mrs. J. w. Clough and }. ).
Hacker. A large number attended the
entertainment at Hall st. George,
which was in keeping with the day.
At the conclusion there was dancing
and ice cream was served.
Miss Mary Kent Davey. teacher of
French in Boston, is spending the sum-
mer here with her parents, Mr.. ami
Mrs. Samuel Davey.
A fine new piano arrived in town last
week from Boston for Mrs. Fred Gill
man.
Herbert Bradstreet of BrOckton,
Mass, has been in town the past week
visiting his aunt, Mrs. Hattie Clough.
Mr., Bradstreet was born here and Is
the son of Elbridge Bradstreet, vet
| eran of the Civil War who died in Lib
nv prison. This is Mr. Bradstreet's
first visit here for nearly 20 years.
A pretty new bandstand has beer
built on the Mathews lot in front OF
the hotel and the band gave their first
concert Friday evening to large COM
pany.
Mrs. r. S. Brier of Charlestown
| Mass, arrived in town Monday. and i:
| visiting her sister. Mrs. ]. G. Copp.
4
| Mr.. and Mrs. c. NJ. Hurd went to Bel
| fast Monday.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

position, and it may be drawn to the
deck and set for future use. The kite
follows the ship in identically the same
manner no matter what are the condi-
tions of wind, weather or speed. AS
the curve of the cable is entirely indie
rendcnt Of the speed of the ship or
weather conditions. it follows that the
length of the cable is always the same
this is due to the fact that the pres
sure is evenly distributed over all parts
of the kite.
"The practical value of the apparatus
lies in the fact that in cruising in shall
low water the kite may be fixed for 4
certain depth and the bell will at once
emit its warning when the ship passes
into shalloWer water. When the depth
of water. however, is more than thirty
fathoms the kite is not reliable and its
use is therefore limited
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
sAeADAnoc.
HOWpolN.

James Grady who has been visiting
his family at Bowdoin Centre has re-
turned to the National Home. Togus.
Abner Coombs has returned from a
visit to his son. John Coombs, in
Damariscotta.
There will be a baptism here at Bow
doin Centre next Sunday afternoon,
July Is.
Arthur Turner who has been working
at Bath returned home this week.
MI. and Mrs Harry Doughty OF Lis
bon were in town Sunday and attended
church at Bowdoin Centre.
Mr.. and Mrs. James Farrar of Lisbon
Falls were in town Sunday.
William Adams of Lewiston was in
town Sunday.
George Foster of Lisbon Falls was in
town Sunday afternoon.
Mrs. ]. L. Mcintosh and children
were the guests of her sister a few
days last week.
Mrs Jonathan Craven, who has been
at her former home for a short stay.
was called home to Lowell, Mass, by
the Illness Of her husband.
Mrs. Oscar Douglass Of Lewiston.
who has been visiting her father. Edwin
Shaw. the past week. has returned
home. 81
Mr.. and Mrs. Timothy Small were in
Webster Sunday the guests Of Mr..
SmalIs aunt, Mrs. Amisa Higgins.
A few of the farmers began haying
this week with very poor hay weather
Marshall Gray is SO much improved
in health that he rides out quite often
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Congressman and Mrs. f. c. Bur
leigh, accompanied by their daughter.
Mrs. r. J. Martin and son. Robert Bur
leigh Martin. arrived home "Wednesday
afternoon after a three-weeks' stay az
Atlantic City, N. ]. They left Atlahl,ee
City Monday for Boston, where they re-
manned Tuesday. and came on 10 Az
gusta yesterday. Mrs. Burleigh srooa
the trip nicely, and her friends WIN W
g,ad to learn that she is steadiiy ~"
proving.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.

In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
JOHN VlGUE In Bankruptcy.
bankrupt.
To the creditors of JOHN VIGUE, of
-Waterville. in the County. of Kennebec,
and District aforesaid, n bankrupt
Notice is hereby given that on the 30th
day of June, A. D. 1906 the said JOHN
VIGUE was duly adjudicated bankrupt;
and that the first meeting of his creditors
will b" held ut the Office of the Referee.
100 Water Street, in Augusta. Maine and
District aforesaid. on. the 10Th day of
July. IA. d. 1906, at ten o'clock in the
forenoon, at which time the said creditors
may attend. prove their claims. appoint a
trustee. examine the bankrupt, and tran
sact such other business as may properly
come before i'd meeting.
CEREMONY j. c. LITTLE.
Referee in Bankruptcy.
Augusta. Maine, July 2. 1906. jl2dlt'
Notice Of First Meeting Of Creditors.
In the District Court of the United States
for the District of Maine.
In the matter of
ALBERT D. BUMPS
Bankrupt. J
To the creditors of ALBERT ID. BUMPS.
If Watervile, in the County of kennc-
bee. and District aforesaid. bankrunt.
Notice Is hereby given that on the Both
day of June. A. ID. 1906, the said Albert
ID. bumps was duly adjudicated bank
rH'' - '"@t the first meeting of his
creditors will! be held at the Office of the
Referee, $50 Water Street, IN Augusta,
Maine, and District aforesaid. on the 10Th
day Of July, A. d. 1906. at ten o'clock In
the forenoon. at which time the said
creditors may attend. prove their claims.
appoint a trustee, examine the bankrupt
mad transact such other business as may
properly come before said meeting.
FREMONT J. C. LITTLE
Referee in Bankruntcy
Augusta Maine. July 2. 1906 jl2d1ts
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
STATE NEWS.
LINCOLN.
ALMA.

Miss Elizabeth ]. Bryan Of West
Somerville is stopping at Parsons
Bend.
Rev. and Mrs. F. L. Cam went to
Nova Scotia Monday for their annual
vacation.
Mr.. T. A. Simpson and daughter Iva
of Damariscotta were visiting friends
in town the first Of the week.
Mrs. ]. c. True Of Portland is visit
ing Miss George Peaslee.
Mrs. Stoddard Erskine and Miss Ella
Erskine of East Boston are at their
summer home.
- Mr.. and Mrs. Roy Reed Of
Gloucester, Mass, are visiting his
parents Mr.. and Mrs. Alonzo Reed.
The Young Peoples Society met
with Mr.. and Mrs. F. L. Cam Wednes-
day evening a large number were
present and a very pleasant time was
reported.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Deputy Enforcement Commissioner
Pare visited the Office Of the Boston &
Augusta Express Co Wednesday fore
noon and seized a half barrel of ale
which he suspected having been
brought into the city for illegal use.
The stuff was consigned to the store
house for the usual period.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
NEW ADVERTISEMENT TonAx

Postum
Grape Nuts.
II. +. Lowell.
Partisan Sage.
To Let-Rooms.
A. X. Leach 81 Co.
For sale-Jersey cow.
Granite National Bank.
To let-Desirable house.
To let-Furnished rooms.
Wanted-Horse for rake.
Wanted-T osition as nurse.
Wanted-Woman as housekeeper
For sale-St Bernard dog and Dun.
For sale-Telephone outfit and Gamer,
International Correspondence Schools
Wanted-Boarders at Sea Farm COTTAGE
Wanted-Experienced lady coInpositor
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

What was probably the largest SAL
mon thus far taken from Narrows pond
this season was caught Wednesday by
DR.. Charles +. Pike of Philadelphia.
who is passing the summer at his
home in Winthrop. The fish tipped
the scales at seven pounds and one
ounce, and was a beauty.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

The good people Of Augusta and the
neighboring towns will have the OPP
portunity of seeing another circus in
town this summer. as the Hargraves
Big Railroad Shows are booked to APP
pear here Friday. Aug. 8. The show Is
not the largest one on the road as the
whole show Is carried on IL cars. but u
is said to be a good one, and VIII
doubtless draw the usual crowd.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Car No. 500. the private care Of Gem
eral Supt. Morris Mcdonald Of the
Maine Central, was attached to train
No. 1G Wednesday afternoon, on its
way to Portland from Watervile.
where it had been newly painted and
Vanished throughout. .,.-4 .......=-
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

News reached Augusta yesterday OF
the death of Nathaniel r. Robbins at
the age of "a years. Mr.. Robbins for
merly resided in this city where he has
two brothers. Warren w. and Allen ].
Robbins. Services will be held Friday
at p. NJ. from the residence of viii
c. Miller, SO Bangor street Kenne-
bunk papers are requested to copy.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

The tug Stella was up the river last
evening. bringing the barges Vastly and
Ray, to load ice for the American Ice
Co. F. o. Getchell will commence
loading one barge with about 600 tons
this morning, and the other barge will
be loaded by Frank B. Lee.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

The attraction tonight at Herseys
Island park theater will be THE Gold
King" new realistic drama. which
will be presented by the Boston Come
dy Co. under the management of II.
Price Weber.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Mr.. and Mrs. Thomas D. Cahill OF
Cambridge, Mass, are passing the
summer in this city and vicinity, and
a portion of the time will be passed
with Mrs. Cahill's parents, Capt. and
Mrs. Charles H. Dunton, on Perham
street.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Lucius Hill Is at Squirrel Island
for few days for the purpose of get.
ting his cottage ready for the season
and making such minor repairs as may
be needed.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

City Engineer Getchell was a pas
senger on the Tuesday night Pullman
going to Boston on business connected
with the work which will soon be done
on the Augusta highways.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

c. w. Poor. money order clerk at the
Augusta postoftice, is off duty for few
days, and is devoting the time to the
cultivation of the soil at his home on
the east side of the river.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

The many Augusta friends of Thomas
F. Murphy of Waterville will be glad
to learn that his condition "Wednesday
was reported to be improved
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
Cards Of thanks, obituary notices. p.

Cards Of thanks, obituary notices, rss.
olutions OF respect. ETC., viii b.
charged at the rate Of ten cents nar
line. No charge less than 75 cents
All advertising announcements Of en.
tertainments, whose object In m.
raising Of money, will be charged a,
the rate OF fifteen cents a line.
Advertising notices, news form, win 4.
excluded from our local columns a.,
cept such as refer to advertisers a..
cupying space In our advertfsiny
columns. and will be run under :
separate head on one Of the local
pages.
Subscribers who fail to rseeivs =.
Journal promptly will confer q fave.
by notifying the ONCE immediatslv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Dance at Island Park Mohuay cor
julysdtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
SOMERSET.
HINCKLEY.

w. Il. tracy VISITED Ediie Tdiihei
Sunday.
Miss Jewell from Canaan, is working
for Mrs. ]. w. Walker.
Mrs. Adelaide Nelson has gone to
Brunswick to live with her son.
Norris Hall Is staying with his uncle,
w. A. Hall.
Mr.. and Mrs. Melvin Palmer drove
across the country to Newport Satur-
day.
Mrs. George Tuttle of Chicago. ILL.,.
Is spending a few weeks at the home
Of Mr.. Tuttle's parents. Mr.. and MIS-
T.. P. futile.
8. ]. Eccles is on a camping trip
near Moosehead lake.
A close game of baseball was played
July Fourth by the Good Wills ana
nine composed of young fellows living
near. The score was II to 10 in favor
of the Good Wills.
Thomas Wentworth arrived home
Monday night for short visit to his
narents. Mr.. and Mrs. William Went
worth. He was accompanied by his
nephew, Master Royal Wentworth.
NEW SHARON.
Mrs- Annie F.. Edwards, wife Of
Chester Edwards of Litt!efield's Corner,
Auburn, died at $40 p. NJ. Monday. She
was a woman well known and re-
spected and whose death. while not
unexpected, comes as a distinct shock
to the community IN which she lived.
For more than year her heaitn nad
been failing and for the past fve weeks
she had been confined to her bed. Mrs.
Edwards had been a resident OF Au-
burn for more than 26 years. Her ma
tive place was New Sharon where sne
was born A years ago. Her maiden
name was Annie E. Ella. In 1882, she
married Mr.. Edwards and since that
time they have resided in Auburn. Be
side the husband. three daughters. Mrs.
Rosie T.. Ward Of Haskell's Corner and
Bertha L. and Florence l.. both of
whom reside at home, two sisters. Mrs.
Susie Gillander Of upper Court street,
Auburn. and Mrs. Rosie Pridaux OF
New Auburn survive Mrs. Edwards
was a member of the Baptist church
and in church affairs took an active
Part.
sMITHFIELD.
Mrs. Howard Crowell of Riverside
passed last week in town and vicinity
calling on relatives and old friends. by
whom she was cordially received. This
was Mrs. Crowelrs first visit to her old
home since she moved away.
Frank Lorimer has been a great suf-
ferer from a rupture for some time. A
consultation of doctors was held. and
1t was decided best to perform an OPP
Grafton Monday. The result has not
been learned.
lawrence Clark has been at home or
short visit.
samuel Clement appeared out Mon.
day morning within is new canopy tol
garbage In which he will transpor,
messengers to and from the stations Il
North pond camps.
BLACKWELL.
Miss Nettie Moore of Pittsfield wa
Mt home Saturday and Sunday. return
ing to her work Monday morning.
Miss Lettie Hunnewell has been Of
the sick list for the past week but !.
gaining.
DR.. Hunnewell of Madison was /
this vicinity Sunday.
A Fourth of July picnic was enjcya
Of tho home of Daniel Murray, closin
with a dance in the evening at Z.
Danforth's. .--.--
Mrs. Hester Chapman an old resider
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Fresh aowers for school orders IL
other occasions. Ben Venue f'o'~
Parlors. "a State st. Tel. sos.s r,n
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
MATTERS.
Journal Telephone Call i36,

Merrill Bros. have a supply of nat.
i've green peas the large variety.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

Choice cut flowers. Mrs. j. w.
florist, Is Melville street ie'es AZ
26s-3.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

of the town. died at her home on Black
we'll Hill Sunday.
Mrs. Abbie Clough Of Waterfalls
passed Saturday and Sunday with Mr..
and Mrs George Jones.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
L0cAL HQTicEx.

Wanted-washingst to do. NO. Norla
street place, Augusta, Me. julylodl"
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

FRESH CUT FLOWERS s
day. +. d. Hartshorn. Tsl sls-Aa1
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
10 ACRES, $3.50. KEEP FIVE COWS

% NCRES, S4oU. MEET TIVE OS"o
and team; plenty of wood and timber
for home use: small orchard; four room
house; barn 4Ox4O fine maple shade; near
lake: price only $3.50. as owner has no fur
Their use for the property. Travelling di-
gains in .Strout's List No. 49, mailed
FREE F.. A. STROUT, S35 Water St,
Augusta Me. 13uLW
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

MIDDLE AGED FARMER AND WIFE
without children to manage farm and
board help. Address Box ~. Portland,
Me- mSoli
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

SECOND HAND FURNITURE
wanted. Also, carry neE furniture at low
prices, at 1856 Water st. F. w. Diplock:
Augusta. Jso'i
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
FOR SALE

ST. BERNARD DOG, MALE, THREE
years old in Sept; also one male pup Of
his get Can be seen at my farm on
Otis hill. c. NJ. Pierce, Oakland, Maine,
r. F. D. 81. Julyl2dSt
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

FURNITURE IN TEN ROOM LODG-
ing house. Enquire of Percival Bros, 133
Water ST. JlOd3t@
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
FOR SALE

TWO SAILING CANOES COMPLETE
with sails. W.. II. Reid. Hammond
Grove. 1ulySdlv
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12
Young Women Wanted

At the Worcester Insane Hospital rs at
tendants. Good wages with two years
course in training school For circular Of
information address DR.. II. NJ Quinby.
0upt. Worcester. Mass. 11dtf
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1906-07-12

AMBITIOUS YOUNG MEN, OF GOOD
character, able to read and write. the
English language, can learn a business
which VIII enable them to earn a good
living in any city and almost any town
without the investment Of capital. Bos-
ton Educational Institute No. lis London
street. e. Boston. Mass. 1l9dlmo'
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-03-28
A BALL OF FIRE.
Franks of Thunderboit In n House
In Paris.

Camille Flammarion in his book
Thunder and Lightning describes
some of the phenomena of electrical
storms. OF the actions of a ball of fire
in Paris he says: ut was in the Rue
st. Jacques, near the Val de Grace. The
fire ball burst into the room from the
chimney, knocking over the paper
guard in front of the fireplace. In ap-
pearance it suggested a young cat gath
cred up in a ball, as it WERE and NOV
ing along without using its paws. 1t
approached the tailor's legs as il to
play with them. The tailor moved them
away to avoid the contact. Of which he
naturally was in terror.
after some seconds the globe of fire
rose vertically to the height of the
mans face as he sat, and he to save
himself leaned quickly back and fell
over. The fire ball continued to rise
and made its way toward a hole which
had been made at the top of the chin
ney for the insertion of stovepipe in
the winter, but which, as the tailor put
it afterward, the fire ball couldn't see
because 1t was closed up with paper.
"The ball stripped off the paDer neat
ly, entered the chimney quito quietly
and, having risen to the sun nit, pro-
duced tremendous explosion, which
sent the chimney pot flying and scat
tered II in bits all over the ueghboring
courtyard and surrounding roofs"
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-03-28
AN INDIAN LEGEND.
The Grandfather of All Mosquitoes
and His Giant Descendants.

There are pretty big mosquitoes In
the world but If report be true they
have greatly dcgenerated in size and
strength since the days when this leg
end was believed by many tribes of
Indians.
The grandfather of all mosquitoes
lived in the neighborhood of Onondaga,
n. Y. When he grew hungry he would
sally forth and eat an Indian or two
and pick his teeth with their ribs. The
Indians had no arms that would pre-
vail against this monster, 50 they call
ed upon the holder Of heavens to come
down. Finding that he had met his
match in this person, the lnc5quito flew
away. He few around the great lake,
turned eastward, sought help from the
witches that inhabited the Green lake
and had reached Lake Onondaga when
his pursuer came up and killed him.
AS his blood poured forth on the
sand each drop became a smaller mos
quito. They gathered about the hold
er of the heavens and stung him so
cruelty that he half repented the serv.
ice he had rendered to the Indians.
The Tuscaroras say that two of the
mosquitoes stood on opposite sides of
the Seneca river and slew all who
passed. IIiawatha killed them. A res
ervation stone marks the place where
the holder rested during his chase, and
tracks We're until lately seen south Of
Syracuse alternated with the footprints
of the mosquito. These footprints were
shaped like those of a bird and were
twenty inches long. These marks were
revered by the Indians for many years.
brooklyn Eagle.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-03-28
LlFE'S LITTLE THINGS.
They Go Very Long Way Toward
Making the World Haypy.

thc NtOftu ps.
A wild birds song is little thing
lost in the deeps of frownir 9 sky.
And yet as it falls on listening ear
and leaves its message of melody
earth's green seems brighter and life
is sweeter all through an autumn day.
The coo of babe is little thing
meaningless sound from vacant
mind.
But tits the only sound that all ma
tions heed-the one clear language that
all races know.
A mothers love is little thing-too
soon, alas, forgot
But it typifies to blind humankind
the love and trust and hope divine that
bear with patience calm and sweet the
willful wrongs in these lives of ours.
A passing smile is little thng-lost
in world of toll and care.
And yet the soul with gloom oppress-
ed and the life grown wearied with
burdens hard will happier be in the
afterglow of a smile that is warmly
kind.
\ kindly word is little thing-a
breath that goes and sound that dies.
But the heart that gives and the
heart that hears may know that it
sings and sings and sings till at last
it blends with the wild birds song and
the coo of babes in what men call the
celestial choir.-Milwaukee Journal.
The star. (Reynoldsville, Pa.) 1892-1946, 1906-03-28

There is no question that our fore
fathers supposed that benefit might be
derived from causing schoolboys to be
spectators of the hangings of criminals.
Sir Walter Scott has borne testimony
to this custom being not unknown in
Scotland. In THE Heart of Midlo-
THAN" Mr.. Saddletree is represented
as saying:
promised TO ask half play day to the
schule so that the BARNS might gang and
see the hanging, which Gamma but have a
pleasing effect on their young minds, see
ing there is no knowing what they may
come to hemselves.-Chaptcr &c.
Sir Walter would not, we may as
sumo, have written the above had he
not known that such things had actual
ly taken place. - London Notes and
Queries.