The National tribune., 1888-06-14

The difference in the conformation of the skull
Is undoubtedly due TO difference in mental char
acter, which, IN turn, depends upon difference IN
cerebral development. Faculties which are gem
orally largely developed in usually smaller
Ia the other, and the reverse.
As TO which possesses the stronger brain OF the
two sexes VIII say, from the fact that the brain
OF the average woman weighs but ~ ounces, WINE
that of the average man weighs 40 ounces, II has
been stated evidence that there i correspond
ing difference in mental capacity. Those who ad-
yocste this theory seem TO have lost sight OF the
TACT that size alone IL by no means measure OF
power. The elephant possesses much larger
brain than the largest human brain ever weighed,
and yet the intelligence of the elephant, remark
able II Is for beast, is infinitely inferior TO that
of man. Quality as well rs quantity must be taken
into consideration, and it must be shown that the
physical organization of man is finer in quality
than that OF woman before the claim OF mans SUI
peTiority can be established
II IS certainly reasonable to suppose that the
female brain, well the female bones and
muscles, Is OF a liner texture and more dellcate
organization and hence is possessed OF greater IN
telllgence than the male brain of equal size. But
the most remarkable fact of ALL and one which
seems TO have escaped the attention of those who
have written upon the subject is that the Compare
son of the male and female brain has been made
without regard TO the relative average size OF male
and female bodies. The average man Is larger
than the average woman; he has larger bones,
larger muscles and in all respects much larger
Development; while the average woman possesses
small bones and muscles. though having larger
portion OF adipose tissue But the average woman S
brain, while smaller than the average man s, Is
Thus Is appears that ia argument based upon
braiawOrk, Irrespective of quality, woman has the
advantage; aud # IL be granted that TO this supe-
TiOr relative size OF brain Is added superior qalt
the weight of argument predominates IN favor OF
superior mental capacity IN woman rather than IN
man. From my own standpoint. however, all THESE
arguments are unnecessary. That the brain OF the
average woman differs in quality from the brain OF
the average is a fact too patent TO require
argument for IT. own support. Each class OF minds
has its sphere, aud is in its sphere superior.
Men are undoubtedly best fitted for their sphere
In life, and women for theirs; and yet II Is I'M
doubleday true that among women there are to be
adapted for muscular rather than feminine pur-
suits and others being vastly better fitted for some
of the vacations in life which are monopolized by
men than are some men observation-disclosures
Taylor Haryeyyille. Pa.
PLEA FOR THE PAUL FLEMMINGs
FRIENDS OF THE c. c.: Ella Phelan, in nicely
portrayed terms warns the members oil the gem
ter sex to be careful that they do not : waste
their sweetness on the desert air" She speaks
OF mems hearts, and quotes from the preface OF
" Marion Eiwood" by :. 81. BrowDson. To see
the subject in the light portrayed 10y Miss Phe-
Ian, one would naturally conclude, were he not
8 man, that men are entirely destitute OF teel-
Ing. 1 oppose such an argument on the ground
that men are equally as susceptible as women IN
all the feelings and inner workings OF the heart.
True, they may not show their feeling in the same
manner AS women, but II - there IN equally as
great power as in the heart of woman. l would
call the attention Of Miss Phelan to one Of Long
fellows characters in Hyperion as an example
any kindness of heart in his make-up2 No. After
being refused by Mary Ashburton he became
morose, gloomy man, looking upon the world
only place of sorrow and trial; travelling up aud
down the face of the earth to drown the thoughts
that would arise OF the Ia whom he had placed
his confidence and esteem. The author describes
him a bT0keH-bearted man. and We truly believe
II. While IL may be said by some that he Is only
character Of fiction, we believe that there are to-
day many Paul Flemmiugs wandering the face OF
tine earth ia silence, sad and 6roSeuheaIted.
have long been a silent member. and have been
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nothing but what Is right submit to nothing
wrong.
DR. Franklin invented the harmoniea
Scotland - known as the Land o Cakes y; Nor
mandy. ~ " Land Of WISDOM" and New Zealand,
as The Southern Wonderland"
The Chinese great wall WAS built 10 prevent the
frequent nvaos Of tie rowing tribes OF the north.
Australia Is tue home Of the black swan.
Florida WAS discovered by Ponce de Leon, 81 Span
/ ish explorer, on Easter Sunday, 1917.
The invention Of the com pass Is usually ascribed
1 70 Fiavio de Melt. a Neapoiitan, about the year
lSJZ some authorities assert that II was brought
] from China by Marco Polo, a Venitian, ia lz10.
/ Il Is also claimed by the English aud French
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]. Who Was called the wisest fool ia Europe .?
/ Bella Norris
2 What did Daniel Webster say of Alexander
Hamilton ?-ticorge :. Ford.
3. What noted person died Ia the last hour ofthe
lasl day Of the last week Of the last month OF the
! last year OF the last century ?-Neiia Hampton.
/ 4. Name the six Presidents who served two
/ terms.-Sadie IL Elliott.
! ). Who the first student TO enter Columbia
College after the Revolutionary war, and what do
! the teacher say 10 him ?-F. w. T., Dallison, w
1 Va
| g. What flower Of South America measures tive
feel ia diameterP-I.iiiian Adams.
/ T. When were the Stars aud Stripes adopted a
/ an emblem Of cur counlry2-A. o. Spencer.
/ 8 After nom is the City of Messina named P
| Il. Van WInkle.
BIBLE BRIGADE
| But two Israelites who started from Egypt reach
| ed the land Of Canaan. they Joshua an,
Caleb.
Moses was commanded two make two trumpet
OF silver, 10 be used fof the calling ofthe assembl.
| and for tie jOurneying Of the troops
FOrty-two children were destroyed by two sh
| bears for insulting the prophet Elisha.
!. How many persons were saved by water ?
Lydia Kiilioa
| z Where is found the parable OF the trees tha
| went forth 10 suoint Kiug7 3. Who tie Wis
/ ion OF chaTiots. and what did il portead 2-F. w
/ Combs.
4 How many warnings does Solomon ute
against an evil tongue, and what are some OF them
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