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The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

How TO SAVE THE DROWNING. The
following directions tor saving the lives of
persons rescued from the water are pub
lished at the request of the Massachusetts
Humane Society:
|. Lose no time. Carry out these di-
rections on the spot.
III. Remove the frotll and mucuS from
the mouth and nostrils.
III. Hold the body lor few seconds
only, with the head hanging down. so
that the water may run out of the lun. s
and wndpipe.
IV. Loosen all tight articles Of cloth
ing about the neck and chest.
Y. See that the tongue is pulled for
ward if it falls back into the throat By
taking hold of it with n handkerchief it
win not slip
vi. If the breathing has ceased, or
nearly so, it must be stimulated by press
ure of the chest with the hands. in imita-
ton of the natural breathing; forcibly
eXpellng the air from the lungs, and al
lowing it to re-enter and expand them by
the elasticity of the ribs. Remember that
this is the most important step OF all.
TO do it readily, lay the person on his
back, with a cushion, pillow or some firm
substance under the shoulders; then press
with the flat Of the hands oyer the lower
part of the breast bone and the upper
part of the abdomen, keeping up regu-
lar repetition and relaxation of pressure
twenty or thirty times Il minute A press
ure Of thirty pounds may be applied with
safety to grown person.
VII. Rub the limbs with the hands or
/ with dry cloths constantly. to aid the cir
culation and keep the body warm.
VIII. AS soon as the person can swal-
low, give tablespoonful of spirits in hot
water, or some warm coffee or tea.
TX. Work deliberately. Do not give
up too quick. Success has rewarded the
efforts Of hours.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

able service IN the navy, with the good
conduct medal to mark it. he has sacri-
need In order to Join the Pandora by a
quarter Of an hour he lost an appointment
IN the Discovery, for as he presented him
sell an old shipmate was coming away
Win 1t. The disappointment which he
lelt he will tell you was tempered by the
consciousness that a good man was going
III MS place, and his Imagination is al
ready plcturlng the warmth of the erect.
ing with which his Old shipmate and ne
Will welcome each other when they uc,.t
''among the snow"
Ihe question which, at the time that the
Alert and Discovery occupied the most
prominent position in the public mind
was so freely discussed as to the mi Joj55
OF Arctic expeditions, has been rc-di--
cussed OF late over aud over AGAIN " hen
ever the name of the Pandora has h,,l
mentioned. 1he surprise, too, expressed
by many at the keen competition which
was carried on in order to secure places
In the former expedition, has been cNci,-
ed to still greater degree with the latter.
For While the calls OF dutv-no matter
whether the ideas on that point might br
mistaken or not - and the prospect pl
'''N ''i' NiiiClil were SullItItll L.
account Tor the rh alry which existed IN
the naval service, no explanation ct Il
similar nature can be put forward to a,-
count for the Pandora expedition. 10
many, then, it seems uninttlligiblr thpt
gentlemen of England who might hal,.
sat at home at ease surrounded bN n.l
the comforts that wealth and position
could insure, should Of their own free
Will and accord fit out and cmbark unou
an expedition OF whose end no man eau
ioresee, and which. under the most favor
aDle circumstances, cannot tail to hc at
tended with hardships at the prospect uI
which many a brave mans heart might
quail. No wild nor'castcr is blowing
now to stir within them the viking
blood. The luscious south wind j.. ON
the contrary. rendering delioh,ful IN,
pleasantest month OF otr English sum
mer, Specializing upon this point Wcr-
vain. The only explanation which ,.m
be given is 10 I've found in the reply Iuuy
back by the gallant Fit James in hi,
memorable encounter with Roderirk phu.
tHat if to this little band of heroes. a- f.,
him.
The path be dangerous known.
.Iatatr
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29
1t is not Death.

There is no death: the common end
OF life and growth we comprehend
Is not Of forms that cease, but mend;
1t is not death, but change.
When wastes the seed, the sower sows
Beneath the clog of winter SHOWS.
The autumn harvest plainly shows
1t was not death, but change.
When science weighs and counts the strand
In economic Natures bands.
She re-collects them in her hands
To show no loss from change.
They do not die, our darling ones;
From falling leaves to burning suns,
Through worlds on worlds the legend runs
That death is not but change.
When stills the heart and dins the eve,
And round our couch friends wonder why
The signs have ceased they knew us by
1t Is not death. but change.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29
Something Like.

Close upon the shore Of Lake Winnepise-
ooee is a town; and in that town dwells
a man whom we will call Amber Mr.
Amber keeps a store and rs he is gen
ial accommodating man, he keeps tor
sale everything which the good people OF
the country can reasonably expect him to
keep Particularly has it been the prac-
tce Of Mr., Amber to keep a barrel of whis-
ky on tap in his cellar. One in the fall
and one in the spring will carry him
through He is very careful to whom he
sells, and so far US is known, the authori-
ties have never given him any trouble
One day Mr.. Eliphalet Spooner entered
the store with 4 Slight protuberance visi-
BILE upon his left breast. Mr. Spooner was
q deacon. and Il most proper man. lie
called the merchant aside, and asked him
if he had got any good whisky. Amber
nodded in the Affirmative
"Will YOU let me have Il pint? ?" and the
deacon pulled from his breast pocket n
pint bottle.
'Ccrtainly,' said the trader; and forth
with he departed for the cellar. When he
returned he brought the full bottle. care
fully wiped and corked.
What is to pay"
Fifty cents
Mr. Spooner handed him over u 30 cent
scrip, and then, in a hesitating way, drew
the cork lie placed the bottle to his lips
and tasted, Just drop, to test the quality
OF the liquor. He did this twice, and the
expression on his face was one of hesita-
tion and doubt
''Mr. Amber" he said, "l'm getting
this for my wife. Is this the very best you
have?n
''Oh you want it for medicine
- es, certainly.'
''lf that is the case'-The sentence was
finished with u smile, and reaching forth
for the bottle
Down into the cellar went the store
keeper again There was no need that he
should empty this bottle and refill it, fol
he had but one solitary barrel from which
to draw; so he took turn around and
soon came back, wiping the bottle atresh
Il shall have to charge you 81 cents fol
this, Mr.. Spooner.'
Having paid the extra charge with the
utmost cheerfulness, Mr. Spooner placed
the bottle again to his lips, and tasted
critically.
AHA y he uttered, with bright smile
and graceful nod; "this is something
| like =
And he went away entirely satisfied
And Mr. Amber, also, notwithstanding the
fraud he had perpetrated. appeared 20 be
satisfied, if one might judge by the quie
smile that Illuminated his rubicund Wis
age.
Hotel men say that people who at home are
unused to good living and luXuries are the
hardest to please at the table. Those accus
TONED to rich and dainty dishes make allowance
for shortcomings, but folks to whom delicacie
anu style are strangers are loudest in their de
mands and complaints. Remnants of shodd,
still exist.
Why does a duck go under the water? Fo
divers reasons. Why does she go on land
| For sun-dry reasons.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

SALTlNG llAI. Farmers are divided in
opinion as to the utility of sailing hay.
One thing is certain, that it has never
proved sufficiently advantageous 10 be-
come adopted by good farmers to any eX-
tent. We do not think it would preserve
green hay or affect the weight, unless ap-
pied In doses so large as to I'M lure animals.
fouf quarts to the ton are as much as we
Would advise Tor an experiment Some
farmers INFORM us that three quarts per ton
makes their hay more palatable, and pre-
vents mustiness, while others give mtav-
orabe reports SO small quantity would
not probable produce much effect either
way, Hay contains naturally several pounds
OF salt per ton (the precise amount we
have not now at hand which is probably
about as much as animals need A diff
Guilty in sating hay is in applying it even
lY; it would be likely to be spread in
masses, and animals would Get ii in undue
quantities at times On the whole we
have not much to say in favor of sailing
hay, but would depend much more on a
good tedding machine
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29
Collision with an Iceberg.

rbA,,,tl, i,o ,,.,,,,o.,,,. ,.,..,.,.
The 'Ianrcr,s self j, Inr,. .,ln,n
.,, Ooiiisio" win an icebefg'
lnc 1c3'7'lidn gives tile IoIioWI"@ ar-
counI VI Iht tolIINioh ot tht steamer cor
Iil'hian an win an iceberg; Inc officers "i
I'le Allth me steamer CorlnthAn, which
uhuer tne command ol capt M"nIi"-.
was Sa'e4y oeflhed at urhhIll, near ''.at-
gov, report that vessel to hayo bocn iu
c0iIlS'on WIN an iceberg ON the 0tl uit
9he ielt Mohtreli with Il cargo oi grain
| ana some passengers tour days previously,
3h'i from Iie moment Sht cleared lIt"
'"'Fh sue S'lie" tilfol@h log, winch, .'
"Ne ti'e ""IuS oI one VINO was ON board
'PP'H''" t,ilcA Us a hed9e' me Gay A
question S'lI' -" tle steamer tuNyI"wd
III It 'e'''e llllS'' ''i'i 'Ilh"u@i me "iA"i
M''' lH ''"ltNN phrase IHu N''N
'heN!' NuI2IhS sea aN'efu IdNh'd uIr
tIaSrt '"N 'i"9 at '"hsideFlo'' "p'rL
-A"""1 'I"'h III 'nt morning lhr H''h
| ~ ~ 'ii' '~il"7'i'o'''' ~ H""u'n'H "a" lH' h"-'
''ii VI d 'h'''ii ~ roe start ""l 'l ,lr
PreNIliliS SIoohl' ana 'Lhl'9l before Tine
"'Ii!Ih?c cry 0I anger ahcld had eros
ed ms iIpS, llc Whole snip qulvrrcd from
a collision, lth sharp cracking sound
the boWsprt and tlgure-head were daShct!
TO Splntera. while the stern WAS twisted
IN peculiar manner The vessel mmr-
uE'tely on the shock rrbonndcd, which
was fortunate occurrence, TOR large
mass OF ice tell with Il heavy plunge int
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

The champion farmer is Michael Sulli-
van OF Ford county, Ill.,, who has $4,000
acres in wheat and 6000 in oats and flax
tie has 400 teams at work, and no less
than 800 persons on his place.
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

In the 20 years from 1851 to 1874 in
elusive, California has grown to lead all
the other States in wool growing. The
export for 1874 amounted to sc ,OSS ,70l
pounds, the value being IS, 1872 900. The
exports in 1854 We're l7J, 900 pounds,
valued at : 900. The increase has been
very steady The raising Of thoroughbred
sheep is becoming an important California
industry
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

The News says Fall River man s..-.
cesstully raises water lilies In his yard
he sank in the ground the half Of an old
cask, the bottom of which he covered with
peat and swamp mud, and then filled it
with water. EARLY in the spring he placed
several water lily roots among the earth
at the bottom OF this artificial pond, and
now he has Il number of these pure white
flowers daily unfolding their petals and
greeting the senses with their beauty and
iraWranrn
The Republican journal. [volume] (Belfast, Me.) 1829-current, 1875-07-29

COOKING PEAS. Green Peas will soon
be here. Cook them as soon alter picking
as possible. Marion ilarland says ''shell
and lay them in cold water until they are
ready for cooking" | say never wet them
until YOU cook them if You can avoid it.
TO secure this, shell them As clean as pos
sible. Pour boiling water over them, and
boil half an hour, or Il little less if they
arc very tender. DO not salt them until
they are soft, and then but lightly, their
own flavor is so dlicious Add little
cream on milk if You have it, but never
add any butter except the very best, and
not that, if you have cream. Am Agri-
culhlrist
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-16
nnserved Cnmnlimant-

The sub Board Of Trustees for COlorsd Schools
Of Washington and Georgetown, a. recent meet.
ine, decided to transfer and promote Mrs. A. p.
Spencer from Grammar school No 2, Sumner
building, First district TO the prlncpalshlp made
vacant by the death OF Miss L. q. Randall, in the
building named after that lady in the Fourth
school district. The action Of the trustees becou
ing known to the ladies connected with the Sum.
ner, they determined to give some expression to
the high esteem entertained by them for the lady
who was about TO leave their building to enter
upon 9 new held Of duty. With this for their OBJ.
1eet they met after school hours in the trustees
Once az Sumner building. After spending sew.
eTal hours in Conversation, interpreted with q
choice selection OF music they partOok Of the gen.
erouS supply Of delleacies provided for the coca.
ZION, Mrs Spencer is IN every way deserving Of
me Compliment paid by the ladies Of the Sumner
building she being regarded BY the school ofhcers
AZ one III the very best Of their corps Of teachers
II was remarked by TTastee Henry johnson, and
confirmed BY Superintendent Cook, who were
present, that the ofhcial record OF the colored
schools contained no brighter page than that
which related 20 the schools under her charge, AS
during her connection with them, which covers .
period Of over six years not word Of complaint
has been lodged against her.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-16
Burnside ON the south

providence, Feb. 15.-The Grand Army OF the
Republic gave complimentary BANQUET this
evening to Gen. Burnside, senator-eIect. The
General responded to the sentiment in hts honor
BY a speech, in the course Of which he said:
"Some Of our people are naturally enough
alarmed at the election to Congress BY the South:
ern people OF large number OF the ex-ofacers Of
the Confederate army. Now, comrades, 1t seems
tome that q little consideration viii show there
ID no great reason for slRrm.
These ex-eficers, it should be remem bered are
under parole. While We all hold that the most
sacred earthly duty Of an American citizen is that
sight Of the fact that soldier, in his individual
capacity of q soldier, can realize no CONTINGENCY
that would make him violate his parole.
There is every reason why these ex- Confeder.
ate soldiers In Congress should see that thew
were clearly, honestly Il you please but with the
present lights before them clearly, in the wrong;
every reason why they should be loyal citizens
anu every reason why they should sscrsdiy keen
their paroles Of honor whether given in person
or IN an implied form by accepting their liberty
ment
Let US hope, comrades, that4hs present trou-
Dlous, threatening signs will pass away; but
should such fond hopes fail of realization let us
feel and know that the Government has annie
powers TO protect itself and that the people will
never again sit idly by and and allow treason to
THE people are anxiously impatient to see all
the states OF the Union under the supervision OF
their own properly constituted authorities and
the authorities OF the Government are equally
anxious and impatient for this result. We should
not forget that but ten years have passed since
we emerged from the gigantic conflict.
at could not be expected that alrthe wounds
would be so quickly healed, and that system Of
labor which had obtained for so many years In
the South would be rapidly replaced by a new
system, that the embeTs Of hate and malice Tsuld
be SO rapidly quenched. But the wounds will be
healed In time, the system Of free labor will be
established on a firm basis, and the embers Of
hate and malice will be Quenched."
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-16
BOARD OF HEALTH.
Resolutions Of Respect for the Memory of the
Late DR.. Joshua Riley

Resolutions Of Respect for the Memory Of the
Late DR.. Joshua Riley.
a special meeting OF tho Board OF Health con-
vened at their rooms, on + stree, yesterday
morning, 18th instant; II the members present.
when the following proceedings took place:
DR.. Cox, the president, stated that he had con-
Vened the board In extraordinary session for the
purpose OF taking action in regard TO the recent
death Of one OF the oldest and mos. Justly es-
teemed citizens Of the District. He referred to
DIR. Riley, Of Georgetown, who both In public
and private relations was an ardent and earnest
advocate Of all measures OF sanitary reforms es-
sential TO the Wellbelng Of the community, He
was exceptionally exempt from the pet.yjeaiousies
dignity Of human and enlightened profession.
his heart was ever open TO the demands OF be-
neyolenee and charity, and HIS daily life was in
strict accordance with the fixed principles OF con-
quot he prOiessed and cherished. He (Dr CoX)
therefore deemed II emlnently proper that this
board should express some public recognition Of
Dr. Rlleys extraordinary worth, and adopt suit
able measures OF respect TO his memory. He
therefore proposed the following preamble and
resolutions; which were unanimously adopted:
] whereas IL has pleased the Great Ruler OF
events 10 remove from the theatre OF active life
Dr. Joshua Riley, one Of the most venerable aud
highly esteemed residents OF the District, q gen.
tleman not only eminent for Skill and zeal in the
long and aTdUous practice OF q humane profess
sion, Lut distinguished for those personal duall-
tieS which command universal admiration and
ReSOlred, That in Tie demise of DR.. Riley this
community has sustained the loss OF a widely
known and successful practitioner OF medicine a
citizen always alive to the best interest OF the Dis
trictr and a genuine illustration OF practical
btneyolenCe and answering integrity In ali the
relations Of life.
RsSoired, That, as members of the Board OF
Heallh, We sympathiZe with the family and
irients OF the deceased, and hereby tender to
them our expressions Of coincidence for the 8flct-
i've bereavement they have sustained.
RCSOir6d, That, inS evidence Of our respect and
regard for the deceased, we will attend bis fune-
raj in body. from his residence, at Georgetown
on Monday. the 18th instant, at D. m
Rcso9red, That copy Of the foregoing resolu.
tiOnE signed by the president and secretary OF the
board be transmitted to the surviving family Of
DR.. Riley. and also furnished to the several ma
pCrs for publication. CHRIS. e. Cox, N. D.
PRESIDENT Board Of Health, ID. y.
ID. W. BLlEs, NJ. D., Secretary.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-16
CURRENT CAPITAL TOPICS.
tc0ntiGued from First Paqs.)

printing notes, bonds and other securities Of the
United States, &1,125, 600.
For materials other than paper required in the
work OF engraving and printing, t2OO, coo.
For the purchase Of engrsyers' tools, dies, rolls
and plates, and for machinery and repairs Of the
came, $4,000: Provided, That the above-nsmed
notes. currency and other securities of the United
States be executed with net less than three plate
prnings, at least two Of which printings shall be
executed by such responsible and capable and ex-
perienced bank note companies as shall contract
FOR the seme at the lowest cost to the Government
and At prices not greater than those heretofore
establishment executing more than one printing
upon the Same note or obligation, and the final
printing and finishing to be executed In the
For the Capitol extension and work on the
grounds, $25O,OOO.
For building for soil and coal-shed on the south
side Of Maryland avenue, 81 200; and for filling
and E grading ne 81, 5sd p 81 ne old ssnal 81 go
ing, including necessary repairs to the roof the
construction Of stairWBys to basement, and the
cost Of heating apparatus foe the entire building,
For the payment of the salaries Of the inspector
Of gas and meters, and assistant inspector, for the
To pay Thomas ]. Durant for preparing q re-
vision Of the laws in relation to the District Of Co
lumbia, 1880. .rrs....
For rent Of rooms corner Of PENNSYLVANIA ave-
nue. and Twentieth street, q, 665.65.
Smithsonian Institution, So, 500.
For the completion and fitting up Of the new
New safe for the Interior Department, g, 600.
For the public printing, for the public binding
and for paper for the public printing, including
OF Congress in the Congregational Record &, s25-
50T66. This sum includes the work for the several
Executive Departments
For removing embaDkment and opening an
alley along the west end Of the building corner
Of Seventeenth and streets, $500.
For the improvement Of public buildings and
grounds in and around Washington, which In
cludes all the reservations, and lighting the Ex-
eeutive Mansion and the Capitol, S22S $50.
For the Washington nqueduet S26, OO0 provided
that the chief engineer is hereby directed to no.
tlfy the Washington and Georgetown Railway
Company to remove their railway track from
the Washington aqueduet bridge over Rock
creek within one year from the date of said no.
tice; and said company shall make such removal
within the year Aforesaid; and said chief enRI-
neer may establish and publish regulations pro-
hibitinE the passage OF heayily-lOaded wagons
and carriages over said bridge.
For the improvement Of the grounds Of the De-
partment Of Agriculture 81, $50.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-16
Thn Prirntn I.nhhr

wAhmNGToN. ID. C., Febru AIRY Is, 1875
To tat Editor Of the National Republican:
SIN: My business IL that Of q claim agent and
solicitor, and for prosecuting 1t an compelled to
pay an annual license. My business frequently
requires me 70 visit the Capitol 10 attend TO legIL-
innate business for my clients. II would be =
great advantage In the way Of time saved Il
could have free access to the lobby OF the House
Of Representatives, and occasionally 10 step in
and see members on the floor. ! know the rules
forbid the latter privilege, but / would like to
know why they are not enforced, and why so much
DISCRIMINATION is practiced. l cannot even eater
the lobby, while men who are prosecuting the
claim business under the guise Of news aPer cor
respondents can glide in and out the Chamber at
will. In the lobby, also, notice q number OF
people, male and female, whom l am told and be-
lieTe are professional lobbyists. Now, why is
this? Is IL because the doorkeepers have ways
that are dark and tricks that are profitable? II
the ChorpenniDg and ChOctaW advocates may
crowd the lobby, If newspaper correspondents and
other lobbyists may circulate among members
while seated in the House, why may not / have
some chance TO get at them for the prosecution Of
my business? CLAM AGEST.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1875-02-16
TROUBLE AHEAD.

Newspaper Correspondents at LUggerheads
Joseph Mcfarland filed; in the Police Court
this morning, an affidavit charging Winfield
Scott Smith with libel, in q telegram to the Bos-
ton EreHiHg TrGUsiler sent by Smith, stating
that Mcfarland is one OF the notorious lobbying
correspondents who have been regularly engaged
in selling out legitimate correspondents: that he
lie one Of two correspondents caught 10 the Pa
cifie Mail sWindle; who have figured in every
lobbying Job which has shown itself in Washing.
ton in the last ten years, and who have succeeded
in getting large amounts Of Memphis and Ell Paso
stock by blackmailing Gen. Fremont and his as
Fociates The affidavit charges further that
smith falsely states that about the time the
lobby was in operation that mcfarland now Of
the Boston Globe was in Smiths employ as assIs-
tant but was summarily dismissed by Smith
since which Netherlands profession has been loo.
bying That Smith, with the intent to defame
and disgrace Mcfarland, afterwards published
10 the Western Union Telegraph Company and
10 certain citizens Of Washington these false
statements. A warrant was Issued upon this
affidavit. and placed In the hands Of Detectives
MeDevitt and Miller to serve N Smith. No ar
rest has yet been made.