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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18
No Cause for Impotence.

Some of our good friends who are
doing so noble work in the temper
ance cause are inclined to be impatient
when they ought to be thankful and
full of encouragement. 1t is not I'M
common to hear them say: The drink
curse is growing worse and worse;'
.'All our efforts in the past have been
unsuccessful;" 1--WE have tried this
and that method and failed, and now
we must try another" These, and
similar expressions, often appear in
print, and are sometimes heard on the
Temperance platforms, while in prl-
vate conversation, among certain
class of people, they form the staple
Of their uttcrances. But the truth is
that hardly any cause has made SO
rapid progress, of late years. as that
of Temperance. The private drinking
habits Of good society have been, to a
large extent, reformed, and public
drinking was never 50 unpopular as it
is to-day. The ban that has been put
upon the liquor traffic, together with
the war made upon it by men and
women, exhibit it as business that
must within a short time, be reduced
to helplessness. if not entirely extermi-
mated. - United Presbyterian.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18
A Surprising Statement.

We boldly assert that all American
china and glazed crockery ware is
enameled with preparation consisting
largely of the red oxide of lead, or rs
it is commonly known, litharge. This
salt of lead is very soluble in the fata-
cids especially in butyric acid. All
fatty goods contain this acid and when
from the frequent alternate expansion
and contraction of the enamel or glaz-
ing on the various dishes and plates
we use on the table, cracks have formed,
the butyric acid insinuates itself under
the enamel, takes up the lead, and with
the food on the plate is taken into the
stomach, where being cumulative
poison it insiduously poisons the
system. Do not let us deceive ourselves
by thinking that the quantity of lead is
small, but remember that the quantity
of lead set free by carbonc acid in the
water running through lead pipe is
still less, and yet no less authority
than Professor Chandler has proven
that much lead-poisoning is due to
this. AHaiysi
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18
Temperance Documents.

The decision of the United States
Supreme Court in the Kansas brewery
cases has been published by the Ma
tional Temperance Society in neat
pamphlet form. The dissenting opin-
ion of Justice Field is included. The
decision is one of the most important
Temperance documents ever issued.
The same society publishes fac-simile
of the infamous hand-bill circulated
among the colored people of Atlanta by
the whisky party during the recent
campaign in that city. A cut is print
ed representing Abraham Lincoln strik-
ing off the shackles from the slave, and
below this is given pretended extract
from one of his addresses, warning the
people against prohibition. The Pres
ident is made to say that "a prohibit
DRY law strikes blow at the very prin-
ciples on which our Government was
founded" There can be no doubt that
this poster turned many votes in favor
of license. But what can be thought
of class of men who could commit
such foul act as this, who could thus
drag the martyred Lincoln from his
grave and put a lie between his lips for
the purpose of carrying out their own
vile ends. There is surely no crime too
black for the rum party to commit in
the furtherance of it's schemes. The
saloon breeds crime rs naturally as a
noisome swamp breeds disease. Theft,
arson, forgery, assault, perjury, Of
fenses against decency, wife-boating
and murder are only a part of it's
numerous progeny.-M Y. Observer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18
CATCHING LARKS.
An English Method of Netting Little
birds in Open Fields.

An English Method of Netting Little
Birds in Open Fields.
Larks, as rule, have a habit of
roosting on stubble-feids, when such
are available, and later on repair for
the most parts to fallow lands orocca-
sionally open heaths and moors, pref
erence being generally given to iallow;
and it is here that "trammeling'' is
most generally carried on. The di-
mansions of the net vary, but the aver
age is: Length, thirty-six Yards;
breadth, five or six feet, and mesh
either an inch or three-quarteY; two
light poles some six or seven feet long
(bamboo for choice, and fitted together
like the Joints of fishing-ro0 com
plete the arrangement. The plan of
procedure is simple in the extreme. To
work the trammel the services Of two
men are required, one at each end, and
third usually accompanies the others,
carrying sack to hold the birds. The
ground to be operated upon is
decided on beforehand. also the direc-
ton in which each field shall be worked,
this, of course. depending in great
measure on the conformation Of the
surface, and more still on the direction
of the wind. Having arrived 1t the
spot where it is proposed to make a
start the net is extended to its full
length flat on the ground, the poles be-
ing attached to either end, aud aleis
ready to commence operations. The
poles, when the net is at work, Sre held
by the workers in such manner that
the bottom end of each just touches the
ground, and the upper is depressed suf-
Gciently to make the intervening stretch
of net cover the area Immediately be-
meath, without the top edge brushing;
the bottom or tail, on The other hand,
trails along its entire length, and the
rustling noise thus created causes the
birds to rise. In theory. to do this
seems absurdly easy, but like throw
ing a fly or hitting the leader
of team in the exact right spot,
it requires no small amount Of
practice to attain proficiency. The
POLICEMAN must more forward in perfect
time and step, Otherwise the net will
"bag" and become altogether unman-
ageable; in the same way it must be
dropped smartly and simultaneously at
both ends whee bird or birds "strike;'
above all, the exact extent of the field
being worked must be known to q
nicely, so as to allow the pivot man
time to make the wheel when the END
is reached without getting tangled
up" A couple of adopts will frequently
secure fifteen or twenty dozen birds il
a night; by no means unremunerativC
business, whereas two novices woulC
probably not capture two dozen al
told, According to Dr. Lister, who oc
cupied the position of physician-in
chief to Queen Anne, the lark, wher
eaten either boiled or roasted, "help:
the collie" How far the theory may
be correct we are unable to say, but NJ
one who has tasted the dainty will, We
fancy, be inclined to deny that, eithel
in aspic or roast, dish or lark is fit t.
set before king. - Pail Mall Gazette
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18

PROF. BUNGE, of the University of
Basic, Switzerland, and four of his stu
dents have signed the total abstinence
pledge. a number of persons have
been induced to take the pledge by
reading his pamphlet: The Alcohol
Question"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18

"IGIUW HUTO.
A branch OF the Central Pacific railroad
ia being completed to placervile Tor what
was known MS Hangtown in the early mln-
OF the overload emigrants), The county seat
of El Dorado County. Sad road is fifty
miles long and runs through almost one
continuous line of orchards, hop-felds and
vineyards, including the famous Nntema
vineyard aRd orchard Of 1000 acres, to
FOLSOM, twenty miles distant from sacra-
mento.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18

1t is admitted by foreign electro
clans that the progress made in the
United States in the use of electricity
is far in advance of that of any other
nation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-02-18

THE liquor-dealers say the worst biz
zard yet did not come from Manitoba,
but started at Washington in the room
of the Supreme Court. - Voice,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30
An Old-Time Almanac Maker.

Among my first reCollectious was seeing
my mother take down II copy Of Grier's al
manac, which was suspended bya string to
the mantelpiece, to see about the changes of
the moon. Robert Grier, the maker of this
wonderful almanac, was q very plain man.
who lived and died years ago in Butts county
During his life he made the calculation for
the almanacs, and almost every family in
Georgia at least had copy of this almanac
and relied on it for much valuable informa-
ton. He pretended to tell when it would
rain, and many other things. He was con-
sidered a wonderful man. Although he has
been dead many years, Grer's almanac still
lives. After his death the calculations were
made by Thomas p. Ashmore, until he failed,
and now they are made by his nephew, Prof
Otis Ashmore one of the most intelligent
educators in Georgia.
Once it is said Mr.. Grier was riding along
the road, when he came to where boy was
holding calf by the ears, while his mother
MIXED the COW. He rode up 10 make some
inquiries about the road He addressed the
boy and said:
"My son, can't you open the gate for me,
so can go near way through the planta-
tiOn?'
YES" said the boy, "if you get down and
hold the calf, and if you don't mind you will
get good wetting before you 60 far"
Mr.. Grier rode off and opened the gate
himself giving but little heed to what the
lad said, for he looked above and saw no sign
OF rain. He rode on for several miles, and
true enough the clouds began to gather, and
soon it was pouring down rain, SO that Mr.
Grier soon became thoroughly drenched. He
was so anxious to know the weather sign
that he rode back to enquire of the boy
how he knew so well it was going to rain.
He wanted to secure so important
weather sign. He found the boy and said
my son, I'll give you silver half dollar if
you will tell me how you knew it was going
to rain"
The little fellow promptly Dads
got one of cd Griers almanacs, and he said
it was not going to rain, and he is such an old
liar about the weather, knew it would rain"
He had no idea he was addressing the old
gentleman himself
Mr.. Grier paid him the half dollar and rode
of, amused at the poor opinion the boy had
OF him as an almanac maker.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30
"BeelZebnb and Abraham

The wall of the prophet was, "Who hath
believed our report?" The lamentation of
the modern preacher is, "Who hath under
stood Our sermon? ?" Even the advocate
mourns that his plain argument has failed to
convince the jury. Poets, lawyers and preach
ers have found out by sad experience that
~ jest's prosperity lies in the ear
OF him that hears it, never in the tongue
OF him that makes it,
An amusing illustration of this fact occurred
at the funeral ola Scotch peasant. The min
lister, having returned to the Widows cottage,
after the burial, sought to moderate her wall
ing and weeping.
Janet, ma woman" said he, remember
you have family to care for, and ought not
to give way TO excessive grief"
"AhOne! Ahonew walled the sobbing widow.
Janet, desist! Remember, the Lord giveth,
aud the Lord taketh away"
"Oh, aye, sir; blessed be His holy name"
sobbed Janet Truly, sir, a shouldna tax
on sac, but he was guide man to me-O
Donald Donald ahonel I'm sure, sir, /
shouldn't greet (weep) sac, us Donald is by
this time in Be6k?eju6s bosom!"
"Beelzebubs bosom, woman!" exclaimed
the minister. "It's Abraham's bosom We
mean. Haze ye sat sac lang under ma minis
try and no ken the difference between Belize
bub and Abraham"
"Wae's mel Pm pur ignorant creature !"
answered the widow. "Beelzebub and Abra-
ham Abraham and Beelzebub! a. declare,
that in spite o aw yer teachin a. wadna ken
the ane frae the iher gin they were bath
standing afore me"
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30
Storm Proverbs.

When oxen or sheep collect together as if
they were seeking shelter, storm may be ex-
pected.
Domestic animals stand with their heads
from the coming storm.
Foxes barking ut night indicate storm.
Peatowl utter loud cries before storm,
and select low perch
Wild geese flying over in great numbers
indicate approaching storm.
When heavy cloud comes up in the South
west and seems to settle back again, look out
for storm.
Red clouds at sunrise indicate storm.
A long strip of clouds called q Salmon or
Noah's ark, East and West, is sign of stormy
weather, but when it extends North and
South, it is sign Of dry weather.
North and South the sign of drought,
East and West the sign of blast.
1.-THE clouds be of different heights, the sky
being grayish or dirty blue, with hardly any
wind stirring, the wind, however, changing
from West to South, or sometimes to South
east, without perceptibly increasing in force,
expect storm.
The aurora, when very bright, indicates
storm.
Goals becoming alternately bright and dim
indicate approaching storm.
Fire always burns brighter and throws out
more heat just before storm, and is hotter
during a storm.
1t is said that blacksmiths select a stormy
day in which to perform work that requires
extra heat.
SCOT burning on back ofchimney indicates
storm.
Distant sounds heard with distinctness du-
ing the day indicates rain.
Sound travelling far and wide
stormy day will betde.
The weather usually moderates before u
storm
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30
Facing Calamity.

An obscure Latin author narTates the story
centurion, Cardicius, who, in a battle be-
tween Rome and Carthage, saw that if a GER
tain defence was carried by assault by few
men the day would be won. The men who
attempted it would inevitably be cut to
pieces Turning to his soldiers he cried
ut is necessary for the safety of the army
that we reach thht point tbs not necessary
that we return!"
The defence was taken but the men were
lost
Much couragei in the world is of an undra-
matte, quiet kind The majority of men.
however weak and commonplace, meet dis,
aster and death with decorum and dignity.
In railway accident there is usually little
cutlery, and physicians testify that not one
patient in thousand shows terror while dy-
Ing. But the number Of men who, in the face
OF death and eternity, can SO control their
faculties as TO make a telling witty remark,
have been extremely rare
Every schoolboy remembers Sir Thomas
More's joke upon the scafTold when he beg
ged the executioner not 10 cut off his beard,
"as it had committed no treason" and the
apology of Charles the Second for being $50
uncomfortable a time in dying"
niece OF Franklin, who had been noted
Tor her wit and courtesy, died few years ago
in Philadelphia, at the age of ninety-eiglt.
In the very moment of death, q friend felt her
body, which was cold to the heart.
"Ah," murmured the witty old lady, ~ was
dying SO beautifully, and you brought me
back But never mind, my dear, I shall try it
again"
A finer instance was that ola Spaniard, a
friend of Cardenas, who, though blind of an
eye, was skillful tennis player. One day a
ball struck him on the remaining eye with
such force as to crush it. Knowing that he
was blinded for life he turned to his compan-
IONS
Goodnight gentlemen" he said, with
bow, and left the field.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30

VARIETIES.

1t takes great deal of pluck to get the
feathers off live goose.
ISIS is BUT little over fraction of time,
anyhow-one and three.eighths.
"A certain Boston man is said to call his
wife Ann Archy, because she is always blow
ing him up.
Men who cover themselves with glory
sometimes find that they are, after all, very
thiny clad.
Omaha Dame-"Didn't you know before
your marriage that the man you loved had
contracted the liquor habit?" Neglected
Wife-"Yes, knew he had contracted the
habit, and if it had only stayed contracted
should not have complained, but after mar
riage the habit expanded"
-"Oh, DEAR" sighed a farmers wife, weari-
ly, as she dropped into chair after hard
days work, 81 feel just as if were going to
be sick. My head throbs, and my back aches
dreadfully, and" 81 DECLARE" interrupted
the farmer, starting up and seizing his hat,
THAT reminds me; l forgot to give the two
year-old colt his condition powders tonight,
and he's been wheezin' all day." and he hurri-
ed to the barn.
ALE was the sole title of malt liquor until
the reign of Henry VIII. up to which time
the employment of hops as an ingredient in
the beverage was unknown in England. In
the year 1924, or thereabouts, the use of hops
was introduced from Germany, and to dis
tinguish the new kind of malt liquor from
the old the German name bier was adopted,
and, with an in1nitesimal change of spelling,
became part of our language.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30
The Result of Debt.

A japanese proyerb says that friend at
hand is better than all your relations at dis
tance so little money in your pocket is bet
ter than all the credit in the world. 1t is as
tonishing sometimes how much little mon
ey will buy. and equally surprising how
quickly bill reaches hundred, and yet we
may have little to show for it, One purchas-
ing on credit buys rashly and generously; he
does not think Of payday, which seems far
of, certain like death, but as remote and in
tangible. 1t is so easy TO buy things id this
way, one hardly stops to count the cost; by
this method it almost seems as ifall the things
we covet grew on trees, and all we had to do
was to put out our hands; we seem to be fed
and clothed as ifby miracle, and it is sure
ly a miracle if we pay the bill in due sea-
son. To contract bill is to contract an OBJ
legation, to give another the advantage !; we
believe that half the forgeries and embezzle-
mcnts in the country are the direct result OF
debt. half the paralysis and heart disease
which ends mems lives in their hcy1day may
be traced to the worry consequent upon dehls
worry kills more people than work, or love,
or any disease. Itwrites wrinkles in the face,
1t uiscoors the skin, makes the HAIR fall out
and encourages dyspepsia. IT
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30
Drug Stores of Dresden.

The drug stores have curious way here
ofshutting up just about the time you want
them. AS soon as it begins to grow dark,
down go the iron shutters, and if you need
anything you go to little bell handle outside
one OF the iron shutters and ring it. Then
you hear some one at crank inside, the
massive frame rolls up and head looks out
! the window. Finally, the man or boy inside
opens part of the window, and you talk
through pane of glass and make known
your wants. Instead of being angry at being
aroused, the man begs your pardon for keep.
ing you outside, and says: 81 thank you for
your order"
lfyou have not the exact change, AMI the
man inside is in the same pfedicament, he
Will beg you most politely and thank you to
allow him to change it. Having done so,
he will thank yeu tor calling evidently TAX
ing the visit as social one,) bow, close his
little peep hole, bow again, and then smile
sweetly as he grinds down his iron shutter
and his smiling face is lost to view.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30

them"-out came the other foot. "Where
are my clothes I'm worth dozen dead
women yet"
Hiram was sitting at his lonely supper
with the children, and Ellen was frying pan
cakes for him, when the door opened softly,
and Mrs. Slade made an appearance so sud
den that the hired girl shrieked and Hiram
himself dropped his plate with crash.
I'm better" was all that Susan conde-
scended to say as she Rugged the children,
who were overjoyed to see her, IAN I'm going
to get we'll"
"That's right" said Hiram in voice that
was little shaking. Perhaps it was guilty
conscience.
"And the children will stay with me?"
"Of course. With whom should they
stay?"
Did he look as If he had been plotting
against her happiness She could not tell.
Before there was time to say anthing more
Mrs Broad came tripping in with cooked
fowl She started back, and looked as if she
would fly.
I'm still alive" said Mrs. Slade grimly.
can better Pm just as glade as | can
be-" said the widow. III did hate TO go
away aud leave you sick"
"0h, you weren't goin' to wait till"
"Till you got well? No. You see Harry
Mr. Slade knows-an' me are engaged ter
be married. l know it's too sOOn-only
three years this comm spring-but we
though, it was best for the chldrens sake,
an | asked Mr. Shades advice, seem you
was so sick, an he advised me not 10 wait
any longer, an so we'll be married next
week, an do hope you'll be able to come"
She stopped to take breath, and Mrs. Slade
smiled sweetly as she said:
"You are good woman, Mrs. Broad, an
ought ter be happy, an I'm sure you'll make
good wife to Harry Hudson"
Don't be too clean and scrub through
into the cellar" said Hiram, with u broad
grin.
II amt goin' to scrub at all. III make
rugs and rag carpets TO cover the floor. It's
easier than scrubbn', to my mind"
Where's my golden text book?" inquired
Mrs. Slade one day when she was well and
hearty. II want to pick out text"
But she never saw the book again. Hiram
had slyly given it to Mrs. Broad for we'd
ding present There was no danger of her
interpreting her duty by any msft text
book.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1888-03-30
Submission.

"For me, feel that nothing can be easier
than to fulfil the duty which lies before me
in life" said P, young Christian, in a
college prayer meeting. IL have given up
my plans for entering into business. l shall
devote my life to preaching the gospel. |
have divided the day into periods So many
hours for prayer, so many hours for biblical
study, 80 many tor work and necessary re-
creation shall make it an absolute rule
to speak with kind entreaties to evl.doers
never to allow my temper to be disturbed
and to occupy myself wholly in works of
kindness and charity. l have begun this
carefully ordered life, and find it easy and
full OF sweetness"
The next day p received telegram
that his father was dying. He fastened
home, TO find him dead and insolvent He
left the care of bis helpless brothers and sis
tiers on P. He was forced to 60 to work
as o book-keeper, and to postpone his pre-
paration for the ministry. His life for two
years was hard one; seventeen hours of
labor, and an unhappy, quarrelsome family
at home. At the end of that time, an acci.
dent disabled him for months. He was con-
fined to bed, suffering great pain at intervals,
and surrounded by the direst poverty, which
he could do nothing to relieve. He grew
bitter and skeptical.
"Can there be just God?" he said to a
friend. MY purposes were good, He has
thwarted them all. / might have been pill
lar in Gods house He has left me useless
lump of clay by the waysde."
"He gave you the opportunity to preach
submission and patience as you could have
done in no pulpit" was the answer. "You
are lump of clay and He the potter. 1t
does not matter whether you are made into
rare porcelain vessel or an carthen one, pro-
vided you hold His purity and love and give
it TO the world"
The rebuke had its effect Years after
wards P gained his wish and became
Christian minister. He declared that at no
time of his life was he brought so near to
God in humility and love as during the years
when he was debarred from openly proclaim
ing His name.
There are few of us who do not at some
time in our lives complain that God has re-
strained and thrust us into the background
when we would have rendered him service.
The roots of the tree, could they reason,
would doubtless rebel when they are buried
in the dark, damp earth, but out Of it they
gather the life and sweetness for the flower
and fruit. Obedience is true religious service,
and ex perience is often the best scholarship
of life Youths Companion.