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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03
FREELY LIGHT.

som thing About Very Curious Little
sect Which all Persons Have Seen.
NM. Aubert and r. Dubois have re-
cenly made number of interesting OBJ
serations on the light emitted by
''prophores, " or fire-bearing insects of
thqamily Elateres, genus Pyrophorus.
Ihse pyrophores have three luminous
Grams, one situated at the ventral part
ag9two at the superior part of the pro-
torax, The last are always visible,
nd were submitted to the tests. The
ght was produced by rubbing the insect
Gith a light brush, and was examined
W means of an ordinary spectroScope
Fithl prism of very refrangible glass
nd a micrometer. The spectrum was
tery fine, continuous, and showing
neither brilliant nor dark rays. This
popularity has already been pointed out
by Pasteur and Gernez, who studied the
pght rom pyrophore belonging to the
ate Able Moigno, editor of Les blondes.
Inc SDectrum occupied about seventy
tlVe 'ivisions of the micrometer, and
extened on the red side to the middle
OF thinterval which separates the rays
A an b of the solar spectrum, and on
the 6le side little beyond the ray f.
WheIthe intensity of the light varied,
|. Ire veomv'Tsition changed in
z, S>suie nrunIrcr. TF1te11 ciIo
p1gipes diminished the red
arJ @Nlge disappeared entirely,
"r1I Che ,ectrum consisted of green,
anu d lltl blue and yellow The green
IaE > laS,tecongest. The contrary took
r. P,"0e Wnel be light grew in brightness,
.mo green 9earing first and the spec
ei'llll eAJenqg little on the blue and
2ieaI ueal the red side. The least
III any 1oie rs are therefore emitted
i"eC' NO oIhe luminous source known
otpoo'io " pcllle in like manner. The
ely cast "hlclbears a resemblance is
~ VI Sulphatef strontium becoming
Pfo9Photesceht Nder the action of light
@9 d growing emperature. As the
ssohPeTature rlsesrays less and less re-
Ling lple appear 1.-THE spectrum, but at
NY same tlne, asEdmond Becquerel
Up SHOWN the les refrangible rays
11a.ppear. When tie light of the organ
begins to appear, the central and for
w'rd part only of the organIs luminous
ltis only when the light is very BRIGHT
INT the periphery of the ORGAN is
luminous, and then the red rays are
vikble. The light was found to give
Photographic images on a gelsino-Bro-
NILE plate; the insect being two cent?
mFers from the plate, and the time of
exposure reduced from an hom to five
mhutes. The photographs show that
thy light of the pyrophore is capable of
prfpncing intense chemical effects. if
thesnaIlness of the quantity emitted
61eTen into account. The light also
defffnlnes the phosphorescence of sui
PhaI of calcium, after an exposure of
hVshinutes; and eosine and azotate of
urailm are rendered fluorescent bv if.
Semitic Ame,5can.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03
ABOUT RRINES.
How the Material for the Proper Cure of
Meat Is Prepared.

The same brine may be used for sew
eral joints in succession, but it must DO
frequently tried to see that it retains its
proper strength To do this pour it
into pot and set over the fire; when
boiling drop in fresh egg, if it floats
the consistency of the brine is perfect
but if it sinks more salt must be added
till the right strength is attained. When
a piece of salt meat is wanted in hur-
ry there is home method known as
"haSty salting," which is done in the
following way: Take a wooden tub or
sailing pan and nearly fill it with fresh
water Grain water if possible). Take
two thin laths of wood and lay them
across the top; on these lay the meat
about an inch above the water. heap on
it as much salt as will thoroughly cover
without wasting and let it stand. The
moisture from the water will draw the
salt through and in twenty-four hours it
will be fit to boil.
A sweet pickle for meat is made as
follows: Six pounds of salt, one pound
of coarse sugar or treacle and three
ounces of saltpeter; put these to four
gallons of water and boil carefully,
skimming till no scum arises; when quite
cold pour on the meat.
In the Somersetshire method of cur
ing bay salt only is used. The meat is
first sprinkled with salt left to stand
for day, then wiped dry, 1t is then
laid in the sailing pan, and fourth of
the salt allowed rubbed well into it,
This is repeated for the three next days,
the pieces of meat being changed each
time. This salt VIII te brine
and in this the bacon is left for three
weeks, being rubbed and turned every
other day. No smoke is used in the
drying.
In the Yorkshire method five pounds
OF bay salt and two ounces of saltpeter,
mixed with sal prunella, are added 70
each peck of common salt. This IS
spread well over the meat and allowed
to stand three days, the brine is then
poured off and boiled with more com
mon salt till it will bear an egg. 1t
must be carefully skinned and poured
ON the meat when cold.
For what is known as the Kentish
method only small pieces of the fat
pork are sailed, pieces Of about four or
five pounds, the rest being cut up and
used fresh. A layer of salt is first
sprinkled on the bottom of the pan;
then the meat is carefully packed in
layers, with thick sprinkling of salt
between each till the tub is full. Then
the sweet pickle described above is
poured over, and the whole closely shut
up for three weeks. Sweet pickle has
tendency to become Shiny; therefore
it must be looked at occasionally, and,
if in this state, boiled up again with
more salt and be well skimmed.-M
y, Hcrdid.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03
NEW USE FOR FROGS,
Ihei skins to be Used for Grating on
the Human Flesh.

Thei skins to be Used for Grating on
the Human Flesh.
Anew use for the frog has been dis
.s0sed. A medical correspondent of
" "a, says that, finding the treat
9nt of graduating wounds by skin
,tfting is in country practice liable to
into disuSe through the unwilling
rs of patients to part with the little
of skin necessary, he has lately been
Huced to try experiments with other
Distances as substitute for human
Esfts. AS the outcome of these expe-
ments he finds that bits of skin from a
frog make gratis which
tmirably answer all purposes, forming
source of supply always at hand in
.le country, except during the winter
Onths, and being easily applied on
count of their uniformity in thickness,
ad necessitating no pain to suffering
manity. The skin of a single frog
elds gratis for an enormous extent of
rface, and preserves its vitality so long
bat, if the patient is at distance, the
ortion of skin required can be carried
v the surgeon in his pocket for an hour
7 more without injury, provided it is
trapped in gutta-percha or other water
roof tissue to prevent drying. The
og is so extensively used for expert
lental purposes by surgical savants that
he appropriation of its skin for the
of human beings whose
wn skins require renewal is not pro-
eeding to which it can reasonably
beet, more especially as it is decapi-
tied before being thus utilized. The
ublic, however, would be interested to
ear little more about these frog-grafts
efore adopting them generally. Does
lie skin of the frog when grated retain
$ peculiarities? The point is of some
nportance, as the appearance of
erson ina speckled frog-skin would
ardly be prepossessing. May not frog
rating also lead to an increase of
Pail Mall Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03
OHIO COLLEGES.
The Buckeye States Great Number OF
These Institutions of Learning.

The Buckeye States Great Number OF
These Institutions of Learning.
1t is a fact perhaps not generally
known that Ohio has more so-called
colleges than any other State in the
Union. While Illinois and New York
have twenty-eight each and Pennsylva-
MIA twenty-six, no other otaJe
having more than nineteen, Ohio
has thirty-five. But it is only
in the number of these institutions
that the State can boast. Their aggre-
gate income from the productive funds
is but S2l0,510, and from tuition fees
but 1928, 3S2, while the value of all
grounds and buildings is but SO, 1872. $40,
and the number of volumes in their
libraries but 161, 1902 The number of
students, however, in the preparatory
collegiate departments compares favor
ably with the older States, New York
only surprising Ohio. How much bet
ter endowed the colleges of Massachu-
sets are thaS those of Ohio may be
seen at a glance. With but seven col
leges they have an income from pro-
ductive funds of 1921. 1912, and receipts
from tuition of Sl66, 53S and BOB. l26
volumes in their libraries; but the value
of buildings and grounds is only 81
100000. The colleges OF New York and
Pennsylvania are also much better en-
dowed than those of Ohio, and are
vastly richer in libraries and apparatus.
Michigan, with only r;ne colleges,
shows up better than Ohio in the pro-
vision made for their support. Ci,lcj,s-
mutt Commercial Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03
~ 7.s~ nomshsf Family:

please, nam, give me penny"
nd one of the numerous infantile beg
ars who hound the streets between the
venue and X and Twelfth and Fifteenth
treets to a lady yesterday afternoon.
he appeal was not an unusual one, and
Though the applicant was very small
nd not uncommonly dirty the lady APP
ealed to was passing her by without
Office. She was not to be discouraged
put off by such treatment. however
he persisted in her plea. please give
Ie penny. My mother hasn't had a
outhfui to eat for three days, and she 5
)t sixty-eight children"
The last part of this statement was
iitclently striking to demand attention,
d the lady stopped.
what did you say, child?" she asked
some surprise.
The appeal was repeated through two
lsful of dirty fingers, winding up as
e with, "She's got sixty-eight chill
H."
i I on must mean six or eight, guess,
~ t you, said the lady.
alNo, she's got sixty-eight, and she
ied had a mouthful," etc.
pele got a penny.-NatjonaL Repab-
Ieit
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03

Canada has military force OF
about 80, 900 men, comprising about $50
regulars, 500 mounted police and about
S7.740 "actiVe militia"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03

Don't call a man "Old Judas
Iscariot'' in Rhode Island unless you
have money to throw away. 1t cost
John Carpenter six hundred dollars to
apply the term to a clam-dpgger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03

The State of North Carolina CLAIMS
that it contains greater variety Of
minerals than any country in the
world.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03

In everyday life it is much more inn
portant to be an accurate observer than
u mere book learner. York (Pa.j Daily.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03

3 The Vermont Legislature bill to al
Women paying taxes the right to
vas defeated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03

A Fresno man shipped to San
Francisco the other day two sweet po-
tatoes, one weighing eight and the
other twelve pounds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03
THE HUM MING BIRD.
Species of the Feathered Tribe Which
Exists Only in America.


Entirely peculiar to America are the
humming birds. Their only rivals in
the metallic brilliancy of color, the sun
birds, belong to East India. Thus far
about $50 species of hummng birds
have been described, of which only fif-
teen species belong to the United States,
and only one single specie to Wisconsin.
Not knowing the difference between the
sexes, people frequently say: Il have
seen them on my morning-glories and
honeysuckles, and | know | have seen
two species, one with a fiery-red throat
and the other without that ornament"
1t is generally believed that the hum
ming birds live entirely on the nectar of
flowers. This is popular mistake.
Their principal food is small insects, as
testified by numerous examinations of
stomachs of these birds; yet many times
bird-hunters have squeezed out of the
Threats and bills of humming birds that
were shot while feeding several drops
of the sweetest fluid. The time when
the humming birds arrive in the spring
is generally when the garden currants
are in flower, sometimes little earlier.
llC IldlCo dlIlNC HISls II 10 SUI pIlolllA
how abundant they sometimes are
around the currant bushes. The nest,
an exceedingly neat little structure is
seldom over an inch and hall in
diameter, and is built on the upper side
of a horizontal branch of tree-care-
fully lined on the outside with pieces of
lichen so as to appear like a natural
lichen-covered knot of the tree. We
have observed several nests built close to
one, and sometimes between two very
young brapchlets, whose leaves would,
when fully expanded form natural
umbrella over the nest. There are
always two eggs in the nest and they
are of white color. The usual observer
will frequently take the sun birds to be
humming birds, while the ornithologist
can point out marked differences be-
tween these two beautiful families of
passeres. NillCdUbee Wisconsin,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-01-03

Animals that are troubled with
worms may be safely and speedily re-
lieved by giving them a small dose of
turpentine two or three times in their
feed.-N. Y. HcrQM
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28
NoI A SIGN OF STRENGTH.

is NOT ps'o'alng to the Lancet, "brain tension
Tbs u. proof of strength, but of weakness.
attention u.s. D'O"' Straining eyes, and fixed
power bn Of the s scholars are not tokens Of
with stro. " snort The intellectual man
easily. ' Togs. mind does his brain work
meal Il, tension tol is friction, and the mo-,
hborop, VI y Of growing brain becomes
fortunately. 81 'n0uld cease. We are, I'M
work done e. ri y accustomed G. to see brain
gard tension !, sn0Ft with work, and to re-
'''' as something tolerabIe, # not
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

natural. As matter of fact, no man
should ever knit his brow as he thinks, or
IN any way evince effort as he works. The
best brain work is done easily, with calm
spirit, an equable temper and in iauntv
mood All else is the toll of weak Or
lll-developed brain straining to accomplish
task ss which is relatively too great for it. >
= The Queen Of Fashion.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

II it be my lot to crawl, I will crawl
oontentedly; ifto fly, I will fly with alao-
rlty, but so long as | can avoid it | will
never be unhappy. If with pleasant
wife, three children, and good house and
farm, many books and many friends who
wish me ne well, I cannot be happy, I am a
very silly, foolish fellow and what becomes
OF me is of very little consequence Sid
neg Smith.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28
EquipOise.
T Continued from No. a..

Continued from No. "a.
He was we'll worthy of her confidence as
safe and agreeable cavalier. He now met
the most arch expression of amusement
and bafled perplexity in response to his
last remark.
at is not my patience you exercise now,
but that other primary and hereditary vir-
tue of our sex-curiosity. There is no
evadiug it, you we'll know. These mimi
cal advisers-who are they?
81 dare not incur your displeaSure by
naming them"
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

We are ruined, not by what we really
want, but by what we think we do; there
fore never go abroad in search of your
wants; if they be real wants, they will
come home in search of you; for he that
buys what he does not want, will soon want
what he cannot buy Cotton,
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

thors of felton, -
gu take for granted, then, that an
a castle b0ilder?H -
i am assured that you are.
Madeline was silent, while her wbin
descended in sharp lash which caused her
spirited horse to make brief caprioIe.
Soho, Jeanette said Mr.. Mont
gomery, bending near and grasping her
reIns at the bit, you caught the stroke
intended for me that time, poor thing!n
Madeline laughed merrily.
! our assurance needs pretext. |
am curious to know why you take me for
novel reader.o
our own confession duplicates YOU.
You are searching in this world of frailties
and weaknesses for perfection of charac-
Ter to be found portrayed in that class Of
books alone Half as diligent perusal
of that other Book would convince Won
that there is none that doeth good; no not
one and your satire would give place 70
charity"
They had now reached the suburbs Of
the city, where brick wall running the
length of square, was broken in the CEN
tire by large iron gate, now thrown open
In gracious invitation to the floral feie
within, Of which the evening breeze bore
them fragrant tokens. 1t was a public
garden. Here they paused and dis
mounted, and leaving their horses in charge
of the porter, together began the circuit Of
the gala alleys. Madeline affected care
less lightness that she did not feel, having
construed the remarks of her companion
into censure not unmerited. Mr. Mont
gomery was too shrewd an observer to be
deceived. He saw the lurking shadow in
the tel-tale eyes. He plucked some roses
and blossoms that thrust their lovely heads
through the pickets, impatient for their
need of admiration. Tying them together
with 8prig of striped grass, he offered
them to his companion, saying gently I'll
| have offended, let this be my Offering
of atonement."
GAS if" said Madeline deprecatingIy,
while she accepted the nosegay, Gas ifa
bunch of flowers could atone for the loss Of
your esteem"
Mr.. Montgomery colored suddenly in
appreciation of the compliment which the
words implied and the tone but poorly
concealed. Madeline saw the blush and
l.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

Mr. Stuart J. Reid, in his "sketch of the
Life and Times of Sidney Smith" says:
"He was not only superb talker but
an attentive listener, and in this respect
his bearing in society contrasts favorably
with that of many less brilliant men. He
believed that brevity was the soul of wit,
and piece of advice he was fond CT CIV
ing was, Take as many half minutes as
you can get, but never take more than
half minute without pausing and giving
others the opportunity to strike in. +"
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

ELLEN H. CANTRELL.

The cav masquerade has ended, Carnival
nook with its succession of festivities has
vanished, like brilliant pageant, down
the snowy vista Of the past. The Abbot
If Unreason has dotted his bells and
baubIe and, with his merry comrades, is
reckoning up the cost Of his mad pranks in
broken crowns and disordered brains.
But not until The world shall have reached
its dotage, will the Abbot of Reason be
permitted to preside over his rightful and
symbolic season OF frosts and SHOWS.
Youth is rapacious. Not content with
flowers and fruits, with tender skies, and
vocal groves, it boldly encroaches on the
icy domain of Age, making rendezvous on
its frozen waters, its snow-encrusted hill
sides, and invading the very inmost sane
tuary Of its temples-the soul-sustaining
Preside. Will any Of these young people
admit that they have been bafled in their
calculations? that they have been routed,
like the Grand Army before the SHOWS
and fire of Moscow? Does the young girl,
while laying aside the defaced and mangled
remains Of the seasons outfit, feel entirely
satisfied that she has been compensated for
the fatigue and exposure, which is not 50
readily disposed Of along with them?
Does the Young man, while lugubriously
contemplating the depleted purse and neg
lected scores, in the details of business
l'e content to rate it all by the old formu-
N-1Pleasures and pains are equally bal
aD'su IN tllS llte| In so far as they have
plOplo'ed the pleasure Of others along with
"'lt own, there may be some crumbs Of
s'l. IT, out the comfort generally is very
s's' lney may now be willing to sup
r r. the experience 50 dearly bought
b r,,h ,n at Of another kind-to enter upon
no JIol KIND OF endurance and engage in
w. ,''r wordsworth, because of the Mas
v,,S 'p u go, work to-day in my vine
endurance of pain. waaknooS o.,
mental distress, because of the benevolent
''p''' lelt to be behind the Christening.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

lie that is good, will infallibly become
better, and he that is bad will as certainly
become worse for vice, virtue and time
are three things that never stand still.
Arkansas ladies' journal. (Little Rock, Ark.) 1884-1886, 1885-02-28

The seeds Of repentance are 8own in
youth by pleasure, but the harvest is
reaped in age by pain.
The pioneer express. [volume] (Pembina, Dakota [N.D.]) 1883-1928, 1885-05-01
The low. or.ua Army.

The eleventh annual ancsmpnlent OF tho Iowa
department Of the Grand Army of the Republic
was held at Davenport. Officers present worc
Commander E. G. Miller Of Waterloo; Senior
Vice Commander l. s. Tyler, Kcokuk; JUNIOR
Vice Commander W. H. Shallada, Des Mones;
Assistant Adjutant General d. H. Weaver,
Waterloo, and other subordinate officers Of tho
state department. The morning was devoted
to good time with stories, speeches and sing
ing of old camp songs. Gov. Sherman was
present, and made an address complime,ting
the order on its strength and the large number
of comrades still living. He spoke of Gen,
Grant as tho man dcarer to the hearts of the
American people than any other man, and
whose death will be mourncti more deeply than
that OF other men, The following resolution
was then introduced, with instructions that it
DO forwarded to the general by telegraph:
Resolved, That the encampment Of Iowa,
speaking for seventy thousand old soldiers Of
this state. desires to express its heartfelt sym
pathy for their old commander, U. s. Grant. in
his ilncss, "a well rs its great pleasure in his
recent improvement, which almost seems ono
81 his characteristic victories over his last
enemy.
The committee OH credentials presented it's
report that delegates had boon elected from Alb
posts, being about loo in number and repre-
sentihg every county in tho state Edward o.
Miller department commander. read his annual
address reviewing the work of the Iowa depart
mcnt in the past year. The report of finances
showed balance Of 81, iGa ~ in the treasury.
Resolutions were adopted commenting. the
Ladies' Relief corps, an auxiliary OF the G. A.
H., and the organization Of the Sons of Vcter-
ans; thanking Gen. Sherman for branding
Jer Davis as u conspirator and traitor; con-
demning the secretary of the interior for his
action in placing the flag at half mast in honor
In .~1k
putting OK -cOnfcdcrates in Office The resolu-
ton regarding Cen Sherman was adopted
without a dissenting voice among the nine hun
dred present, and amid resembling cheers.
The election OF officers for the ensuing year rc-
ment commander; NJ l. sherman, senior vice
commander; c. L Longley, junior vice COM
mander.