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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03
Dads Financiering."

A FARMERS wagon, in which were
seated family of eight, yesterday drove
up to a house on Beaubien street, and,
leaving his team at the curbstone, the
farmer knocked on the door, drummed
on the windows and seemed determined
to get in at every hazard. When all
efforts had failed he returned to the
wagon, hitched his horse and the family
sat down on the grass to wait. A lad
who had watched the performance
passed around the corner and suddenly
discovered the boy whose parents lived in
the house.
Undergraduates whole family
trying to get into your house" he
shouted.
Hush-shut up" whispered the
other.
But they are visitors" continued the
other
Don't know all about it?" growled
the hiding boy" didn't man and see
'em drive up, and didn't we scoot out of
the back door as the Teller came through
the gate? I'm here and MANS over in
that house, and we feel like some one
ought to boot dad all over town."
" Why? What did your father do?"
" What did he do? Why, he was out
in the country buying poultry and rags,
and he stopped at farmhouse, made
'em believe he was a distant relashun
and got this dinner for nothing He came
home and told it as big joke, and he
grinned around for week, but how
want to see him when he comes up to
dinner and finds them relashuns'
squatted around the gate. Do they
show any signs of leaving?"
Nary sign" replied the other as he
climbed the fence
" Well, let 'em stick. Nam won't come
home, I'll be gone, and if this turns out
Black Friday for dad it'll serve him right.
Let's get where we can see his knees
wobble as he turns the corner and sees |
his distant relashuns covering half an |
acre of groundp-DetrOit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03
Poor Girls.

The poorest girls in the world are those
who have never been taught to work.
There are thousands of them. Rich par
ents have petted them; they have been
taught to despise labor, and depend upon
Others for a living, and are perfectly
helpless. If misfortune comes upon
their friends, as it often does, their case
is hopeless. The most forlorn and mis-
cradle women of thisworld belong to this
class. 1t belongs to parents to protect
their daughters from this deplorable con
dltlon. They do them great wrong if
they neglect it. Every daughter should
be taught to earn her own living. The
rich as well as the poor require the train
ing The wheel of fortune rolls swiftly
round-the rich are very likely to be-
come poor, and the poor rich. Skill to
labor is no disadvantage to the rich, and
Is Indispensable to the poor. Well-to-do
parents must educate their children to
work. No reform is more imperative
than this.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03

100000 worth of ore. The greater por-
ton of the work is completed and is in
running order, trains now going to the
highest points on schedule time. But
the Government of Peru has latterly run
short of funds, and the great contractor
was consequently impeded by his own
financial troubles.
Fabulous stories have been told about
the wealth of Mr.. Meiggs, and it is quite
certain that his South American accumu-
lations made him abundantly able to
meet the claims against him for his pre-
vious delinquencies. The great bulk of
these claims he took pains to pay in full,
with interest. The Legislature of Cali
fornia passed an act to relieve him of all
penalties on account of his connection
with the over-issue6 bonds. There arc
a score of delightful stories told about
these resolutions, such as that of an old
washerwoman who contrivcd to have her
! forgotten account sent to Mr.. Meiggs in
South America, and received in return
an unexpected gift of bar silver, which
made her comfortable for life. But there
are other creditors who still say they
have not been so fortunate, and Mr.
Melggs did not settle all the claims that
were due. He used his great wealth
with unstinted liberality, and was al
ways ready to help his countrymen in
trouble. On one occasion he gave din
ner that cost 100000, and afterward
distributed to his assistants in railway
work medals to the value of $3.50, 600.
Mr.. Meiggs was twice married in early
lie, his first wife dying two years after
marriage; the second quite recently.
The recent reports of the illness and
death of Mr.. Meiggs comes from Lima,
! Perm " Y Tlrihllnp
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03

Soon the young man, who was near, saw
her, smiled at her, made her sign with
his head, and kept his eyes upon her.
Then she began to maneuver her fan with
charming readiness and grace. With
her small. white hand she seemed to
send to this happy young man all sorts of
pleasant messages with her little instru-
ment, adorned with precious stones. I
was very much puzzled, but, fortunately,
had with me Don Antonio, who under
took to explain to me this mysterious
language. He knew the young man,
who had revealed to him the secret of
the signs agreed upon between him and
the sonora. ..... .r.
"See," said he to me; &C. at this moment
she holds her fan entirely open and right
before her. That means / am enchanted
to see you The fan half open would
have signited moderate pleasure She
has already changed its position. Now
it is in profile. She asks him thus, Have
you not been sick?' All! now it is closed
and perpendicular. That means, Shall
l see you again to-day?' Now it is placed
horizontally. She thus says, You must
come At present she is opening it slow
ly, fold by fold, and so says to the young
man, The hours will pass slowly while I
am waiting for you" .-s
"See," said ], "the fan has fallen from
her hands,"
"She has let it fall voluntarily" said
my friend, upon her lap, and has placed
her hand upon it. That means, Do not
fail; count upon you She thus says
to him, 1 have much to say to you"
This was all certainly very ingenious.
This acted conversation stopped there.
Soon the young man, who doubtless had
obtained all the information he desired,
gave another nod and withdrew-jSanti-
ago Letter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03
Fan Filtration in Cuba.

During the course of the grand mass,
sung in slow and monotonous voice, &C
companied by the organ and by violins,
my attention was attracted by very
pretty person, who appeared to occupy
herself much more in contemplating a
young man than in regarding the altar or
her prdyer-book. Her face, somewhat
long in form, had mellow paleness that
well become her style of beauty. She
darted at him the dazzling chances of two
large eyes, capable of inflaming many
heart. Her hair of magnificent black
framed well her forehead. Her nose
spread itself little toward the base, as
if to let pass easily The strong breath of
her passion. Her little mouth, with its
lips of coral, opened partly from time to
time to show two rows of dazzling pearls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03
A New Explosive Bullet.

CAPT. G. S. O'HARA, of New Orleans,
La, lately made some experiments at the
Crescent City Rifle Park with his new ex-
plosive and igneous bullet. A large
chest made TO represent the caisson of
field artillery was charged with powder
and set on tressels. At a distance of
one hundred yards bullet was fired into
the chest, which was blown up. Shay
ings and wood, in, which there was no
powder, were set on fire by being fired
INTO. A post was rugged as a ships
mast, with yard or sail furled. This
was shot at and partially burned, the
canvas readily lgniting by the explosion
of the bullet.
The inventor claims that shells or bull
lets of any size may be made on the
same principle, and that the material
with which they are charged may be
handled with as much safety as gun
powder, and that time and climate will
have no deteriorating effect upon it.
Scientific american.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03

THE Chinese question is under dis
cussion in Australia with even more
earnestness than in California. The
Legislature of Queensland has imposed
a tax of fifty dollars head on each
Chinaman entering the colony. The
money received is to be returned to the
payee if at any time within three years
from the date of landing he should " go
away beyond sea-" He must, to receive
this reimbursement, prove that he has
not been convicted of any criminal Of
Tense, and that he has not been chargea-
BILE to any public institution for relief
This act has received, it is understood,
advice of approval from the Home Gov
eminent. Another act imposes an an.
nual tax of thirty dollars per head on
Chinese gold miners, six times as much
as is required of other nationalities.
But to this the Governor of the colony
refused to "advise Her Majesty to as
sent"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-11-03

Two daring boys near Sedalia, Mo,
Alec Vest and Bronte Demuth, captured
a rattlesnake recently and cuts its fangs
out. They propose to make a pet of him.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
THE BLACK HILLS.

STATEMENTS OF THE WEALTH AND THE wANrA
OF THE REGION.
YASKrowS, d. T., Jan. co. 1877.
An informal joint session OF the two houses Of the
Dakota Legislature held this afternoon TO listen to
addresses by parties representing The interests
of the people OF the Black Hills concerning the
resources OF the region and the wants Of the people,
&c.
Professor Henckle presented an accurate map of the
entire mining region made from actual surveys, and
showing the location OF all the chief claims, accom-
panied with statistics as TO their richness
General Dawson officer, located there. alst
made an address The latter is on his way TO Wash.
ngton to urge Congressional action with reference 10
the Black Hills.
The staten ents all unqualified as 10 the rich
ness Of the region in minerals, tho quality Of
the soil and the extent OF timber. The
Legislature awaits the action OF Congress iu
ratIfyiuc an agreement with the sioux to provide set
tiers with courts and local organizations but can d
nothing until the Indian title IS extnguished.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21

Hayes tncy would regardless or honor of right OF OF
The public will. TO give him the votes oi 'hose
aud OF the President IN the matter and sad that tne
whom the President invited 10 go TO those states
were the steadiest OF patsans not so with those VINO
went there a. the request OF the chairman OF 'ne
Democratic National Committee.
Al this point of The speech Nj Tarboxs time expireo
and he got leave 10 print the rest oil H.
Nr CAirTESpEN, rep J. OF y L., tnen tovK tne uoo!
and expressed his CONVICTION that II the iega clemcns
IN the House (20l out OF POS members being ,awyers
were allowed the discussion OF the Pres ques
ton would last tor the rest OF the century But the
country had been scourged by and debt, had been
sunk INTO the deepest pit of commercial and political
Generalization. and the people were crying out oi
wise counsels and Tor patriotic and practical
ltatssmansnip to lin the nation TO better
liie The people thanked God for The report OF the
concurrent ommittee, and would conform 10 u with
Washington in 1859. The people not 70 be mis-.
led by such his colleague Mr Wilisl had
INDUCED in to-day. They had had bulldozing enough
and they proposed TO act, and Immediately 10 accord.
the people were on the edge OF new revea'ion 'ha'
The day break of better had come and that the IN
lelhsenco and patriotism OF the people people ~0S,o ~no
dared 70 speak and act as partisan woulo
be put down ana cast away The eiecuon
corruption was no new thing II has prevailed as
much the choice OF Roman Consul as II did IN
New Orleans. HIS colleague tMr "ils) knew per.
fecty well that there never had been more corrupt
elections than had been submitted 10 In the state
and city OF New YORK He believed tnat the last eec-
lion in ut least three Southern States had been an ao
soute farce He believed the cheating on both s'oes
had been absolutely universal that u was inposs'
Die 10 determine where the real truth lay. III was.
therefore, worse than boys play tor any one 10 In
lu,ge Ia threats under such circumstances
The time allowed tor general discussion having
noscd the consideration o The bill by paragraphs was
proceeded with.
Without d!sposing Of the bl, the committee rose,
md the House, at hye minutes TO fve. adjourned.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
THE POLITICAL SITUATION.
The following correspondence will explain Itself


Yorxo MRy's DExocRArIc CLrB. Jan. II, 1917.
DEAR SiR--At the meeting to-day OF the Executive
Committee Of the Young Mems Democratic Club whien
originally formed. us you are aware 10 resist the
their overthrow has done effective service IN opposing
the republican Administration. u was considered that
an address the political situation would be highly
desirable Remembering win great pleasure the able
mauuer in whicr YOU discussed the issues Of the late
canpa,gn In compliance with our invitation youi
name naturally occurs TO that Of the proper per
son 10 make the address and We now apply to sou
crafty wishes IN that respect
We have the honor 10 1e, with great respect your
obcdient servants,
j. A. BEALI. THOMAS STOKES,
JAMES H. sKIDMORE. STUYyESANT y. MORRIS,
CHARLES D. INGERsOiI,
PARgE GOODWIN, Esq. Committee
NEW YORK, jan Is 1877.
GgSrLEMES--fn reply 10 your kind communication
OF the l,th inst beg leave 10 remark that have
little say that would be either novel or interesting
on the immediate question that absorbs the publc
mind hut have thought that dispassionate con.
siucral,oE oil .he movement OF political opinion and
is relations to the existing controversy might De oi
use all parties shall therefore be pleased to u,tei
nv sentiments II you viii have the patience 10 listen
10 them such time and place rs you may select
Yours, truly, rakkh "uDMiN.
NEw YORK, Jan w. 1871;
PARKE CopwIs. Esq
DEAR sIR-Wc learn that you have hccn requested
by tie Young Men Democratic Club TO address then
on the political topics oil present moment.
believing that the expression oil your views Will ot
OF interest aud advantage 10 the pubic we venture
to request if u be not incouvenicnt 10 YOU and The
gentlemen of the club that you Will deliver your ad
dress at some public place where citizens gem
eel may have AN opportunity of hearing you.
We are, dear sir, yours very truly,
ROYAL PHELPS,
JOHN J. CISCO.
JAMES NJ. BROWN.
SAMUEL n. BABCOCK.
ANsON PHELPS STOKES
Mr. Goodwin will! deliver bis address at the Cooper
Union Tuesday, January 80, at eight r. NJ
The New York herald., 1877-01-21

regimcnta organization. The comm ssion has not ycs
dctefm ned upon the consolidation o. the Quarter
master and commissary departments
BCRyAr.
All the members agreed that the Indian Bureau
should be transferred the War Department. believ-
ing that he transfer would have good rcsults Tor Inc
Indians aud the people OF the front and that
would prove econo,nicai tc the government The
members of the commission generally think that there
is a surplus OF cavalry. rney viii probably recon-
mend OF tnls branch and increase Of n.
antry.
proposition to reduce the artillery forces is de-
bated with much earnestness. but It is impossible 70
predict the issue.
The commission VIII probably agree upon some re-
form or change In the method OF payments 10 the
army 80 as 10 make Il more frequent and regular bus
no change IN the rates OF pay mas yet been discussed
Neither has an agreement been reached on the ques.
,,on how officers snail be appointed and promoted
whether from West Point or the ranks. The question
OF the status of non.commissoned officers has not
been reached Before IL gets through with the subject
the commission viii consider the whole matter OF the
education OF the solder and his gradual prom oton.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
MIDNIGHT WEATHER REPORT.
WAR DEPARTMENT.
OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SIGNAL OFFICER,
XAsniyGroN, Jan. 2l--l A. 81

NASHixGToN, Jan. Ill a. SL J
Indications
During Sunday, in the South Atlantic and East
Gulf States higher barometer south westerly winds,
shifting 10 northery norhwcstcrly colder, partly
cloudy weather occasional light rains will prevail
In the West Gulf States, higher barometer, colder
northeriy winds, partly cloudy weather, occasIona
coast vans and succeeded the northern portion b.
winds shifting 10 warmer SO ithery.
For Tennessee and the OHIO valley. rising followec
BY falling barometer, generally clear weather and
colder nor,hwesterly winds, backing to warmer
southery.
In the upper lake region and Upper Mississippi Val.
Icy, .alng barometer, after temporary rise, IRON
Missouri 10 Michigan. westerly 10 southerly' winds,
generally warmer and clear partly cloudy weather.
In the Lower Missouri Valley, falling followed by
rising barometer southeast 10 northwest winds. gener.
ally warmer clear partly cloudy weather.
In the lower lake region, rising, followed by falling
barometer, colder westerly winds, backing 10 warme
southcry ana clear or partly cloudy weather.
In the Middle and Eastern States, rising barometer.
diminishing north to west winds cold and generally
clear weather. succeeded in the former by winds back
ing to souihwestery and falling barometer. s
The lower Mississippi River win continue rising and
the ohio without very decided change srf
Cautonary signals continue at Eastport, Thatcher's
Island and the North Carolina coast. iaf
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
DEMOCRATS IN COUNCIL.

An adjourned meeting OF business men OF this city.
members the democratic party, was held last even
Ing at the Everett House. The proceedings were
strictly private, but is generally understood that III
object was agree upon form oi call for public
mass meeting he held at an early date and to draw
up resolutions to be submitted 70 the meeting The
purpose OF the to offer the support OF the
citizens regardless of party, to the houses Of Con-
gress In the efforts which they at present making
to arrive at peaceful solution OF the Presidential fh
Guilty Mr.. Augustus Schell occupied the chair and
Nr Hugh l.. Cole acted secretary. Among those
General Sicei p. b. Oiney and G. c. BALDWIN.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
LOUISIANA.

THE DEPosED STATE LIBRARIAN RHINsTATED
ON GENERAL AUGUR's oRDER-A GAIN FOR
THE DEMoCRArs-No CHANGE IN THE PREsI-
DENTS POLICY.
NEW ORLEANS, Jan. 20, 1877.
In obedience to tho orders of General Augur the
State Librarian, who deposed yesterday by Mich
oils Secretary Of State, to-day reinstated by the
Nichols authorities.
ACCESSION TO DEMOCRATIC LE0IsLATuRE.
L. j. Barron, OF Nachitoches parish, left the rcpub
lcan House to-day and sworn in and seated In the
dem mocraIic House.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
RAIN IN CALIFORNIA.

SAN FRANCISCO Jan 20, 1871
The rain has ceased throughout the State but rcport
from the South indicate that another storm Is ap
proacbiug The rainfall has amounted from anf
half TO two inches. The storm In the mountain
has subsided The snow is deep, but hn
not dr,ited so as 10 interfere with IN,
running OF trains The rainfall has been sufficient u
warrant the commencement OF ploughng In the South
ern counties where the crops had not been sown.
Grasses have been greatly improved. liz tue North
where the grass above ground there Is an excellen
prospect of a good yield.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
THE DEMOCRATIC CLANS.

The Tammany and anti-Tammapy Executive com.
mitees met yesterday, the former In the Wigwam and
the latter at No. % Park row. Mr. Scholl presided
over the Tammany meeting which passed resolutions
of coudo;cnce with the family OF Assembyman Hea-
lev member OF tho General Committee whose doath
was announced. The anti-rammanyitcs transacted no
business Of Importance.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
PRESIDENT GRANTS POLICY UNCHANGED.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 1877.
There Ia NO present prospect Of change In the gov
,ernment's policy concerning Louisiana The Presi.
dent IN answer TO inquiries to-day repeated In effect
what he has heretofore said that subject-namely,
that he was prepared to recognize either State
cover nment pending Congressional investigation, but
would DO prepared to suppress disturbances and pre-
serve the peace.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
NEW YORK HERALD SUNDAY SHEET
was taken with the same

result as above
The twenty-drst ballot resulted as folows;-Logan
s7 Palmer. 81 Anderson, l3 Haines 81 Parish
The twenty second and twenty third ballots resulted
change, alter which the Legislature in joint SEES
sion adjourned till Monday.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
FAILURE IN THE BOOK TRADE.

CHICAGO, Jan. 20, 1877.
Ncssrs Keen, Cook h Co., booksellers here, failed
to-day Their liabilities about 500. 900 and theI
asse,s pom,ualy much larger compromise will
undoubtedly be effected and the firm resume bust
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
BOARD OF TRADE.

CHICAGO, III, Jan. 20, IS17.
resolution introduced at the meeting OF the Board
Of Tfsss yesterday approving the pan of the Compro-
n.se COMMITTEES on the electoral count was voted on
to-day ana decided by tie President TO have been
ret. taSsrn the vote was very cose
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
MOVEMENT or BOSTON MEN.

BOSTON Jan. 90 1911
A well attended meeting OF business men was held
At the Exchange to-day, ana appointed committee to
arrange for q public meeting at Faneu Hall TO con-
sder The conference plan Tor settling the Presidential
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
SOUTH CAROLINA.

WHAT UNITED STATES MARSHAL WALLACE
sAYs--HlarToSs powEnLEss POSITION.
United States Marshal r. ~ Wallace, OF south Caro-.
linn, beng Oh visit TO New YORK HERALD reporter
called GU him ut the Grand Central noto yesterday,
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
THE wrAr1tER YESTERDAY.

The following record will show the changes In the
Temperature Tor the past twenty -four hours IN com.
parson with the corresponding date oi last year. as
Indicated by the thermometer at Hudnurs pharmacy,
HERALD Building
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
vy WHEELER DECLINES

Mr.. WHEELER DECLINES.
wA Wheeler declines to express an opinion on the
Cofncfonlse blL
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
HAYES AND BRISTOW.

REPORTED ovERTUREs BY THE REPUBLICAN
PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE TO THE Ex-sEC-
RRTARY OF THE TREAsURY-AN EXCITED
PERSONAL ALTRRcATIoN-A QUESTION OF
yERACITY.
The New York herald., 1877-01-21

AvcrnRc temperature ycstefuhy 35X
Average Temperature Tor CORE sponding date last
The New York herald., 1877-01-21
THE CAUCUSES.

REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS MEET TO TALK
OVER THE ELECTORAL BILL-No DECISION
Belmont chronicle. [volume] (St. Clairsville, Ohio) 1855-1973, 1877-05-10
New Series-Vo1. 17-No II

ed to strengthen her position By opening ne
gotiations for peace " ith Servia and Mont
euegro. - - - :. ~
The remaining history is too recent to need
repetition. One more effort was made to i'm
pose the same terms of a yreement upon Tur-
key. In signing the Protocol, England for
the third time, and the other Powers for the
fourth time, have repeated substantially the
same demands, and received the same an
swer- Russia is now carrying out alone the
purport of the somewhat ambiguous clause in
the Berlin Memorandum, to which both Ger
many and Austria then subscribed. Up to q
certain point, she has apparently secured her
self against interference: she is thoroughly
prepared, for knowing the Turkish character
as the other governments of Europe do not,
she must have foreseen the present crisis six
months ago. Her declaration of war is
avowedly for the purpose of compelling Tur-
key to accept the demands of all Europe. 1t
represents justice as well as sympathy for
millions of oppressed people; yet it is none
the less part of a large and far-reaching polit-
ical plan, which can only be checked when it
begins to threaten higher civilization than her
own.-lN. Y. Tribune. h ..sf - - -,