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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23
THE ADJUTANT BIRD.
His Swallowing Capacity Illustrated by q
Missionary AnechOte.

His Swallowing Capacity Illustrated by q
Miss onary AnechOte.
Talking OF adjutant birds, heard
good story from Mr.. Richards.
of the Baptist Mission at Lukolela. 1t
seems that Mr.. Comber of the same
mission used to keep tame adjutant
at Lutete Cor Wathen) Station, which
roamed about the station yard, with
clipped wings, in company with mon
keys, parrots, and other pets, among
them kitten belonging to Mr.. Com
Der. One day this kitten was heard
mewing piteously, though it was no
where to be seen. At last, noticing
that the sounds appeared to be pro-
ceeding from the adjutant, who was
standing with his beak wide open. as
though engaged in swallowing some
thing with an effort, Mr.. Comber
walked up to him, and looking down
his throat saw the end Of the kittens
tail about to disappear. Thereupon
he grasped the tail and hauled the kit
ten out still alive. Mr.. Richards told
me that the truth of this story had been
doubted in England; for my part l see
no reason to disbelieve it. and would
recommend those who do to pay visit
to the Zoo and inspect the adjut;,>ts
there. Those have seen on the Congo
held their heads as high as a tall man
and had beaks and throats of enormous
capacity, adapted-like those of peli-.
cans and other birds which lead a sim
liar life-to the catching and swallow
ing whole of large fish. The Lutete
adjutant, l am told, on another occa-
sion swallowed a small dead monkey
entire AS for the kitten-it is we'll
known fact that cats have nine lives!
-Blackwood's Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23
SELECTING AN EMPRESS.
The Peculiar Method in Vogue in the
Celestial Empire.

The Peculiar Method in Vogue In the
Celestial Empire.
An edict from the Dowager Empress
of China has been published announc-
ing that Yeh-hoh- na-la, the daughter
of the Manchu brigadier general, Kwei-
slang younger brother of the dowager
empress), has been selected as the con-
sort of the youthful Emperor of China,
and that two girls named Ta-ta-la,
daughter Of Chang-shuh, Manchu
vico president of the Pekin Board,
aged fifteen and thirteen years re-
spectively, have been chosen for the
harem.
The process OF selecting the En-
peroy's Aonsort is interesting. After
two inspections, at considerable inter-
walls, the number Of candidates was re-
duced to thirty-one, who are the
daughters OF mandarins Of above the
fourth rank. and, of course, of Manchu
extraction. These thirty-two young
ladies were conveyed in carts to tho
palace in the early morning at two
o'clock. They entered by the Gate of
the Southern Sea-" which they crossed
in six boats, and were conducted to
the palace, which they reached at
three a. m. A splendid banquet was
then spread before them, after which
they were ushered into the presence of
her Majesty, the Empress Dowager,
by groups of four or five. 1t may in
terest the ladies to know that her Maj
esty wore on one occasion an apricot
yellow silk long dress with a black
velvet jacket. Each girl carried o
tablet bearing her name and age, also
the name OF her father, banner, ETC.,
which was presented to the Empress
while the girls stood before her. After
some interrogations, and in no few
cases even monitory words for having
continued to shave the forehead, her
Majesty formed her opinion OF the can
didates, which, when unfavorable, was
signified by handing the girls tablet
to one of the eunuchs, with the order to
present the rejected aspirant with roll
of silk. The girl with the silk was then
taken back to her cart, never more to
participate in the imperial matrimonial
competition. The selection OF a new
Empress irxlicts serious burden on
many poor mon whose daughters are
eligible and must be presented, but
who have little means to defray the
expenses incidental to journeying to
Pelxin and frequent visits to the palace.
Most of them pray to be put out of their
misery at the first inspection, and those
who survive to the last and are then
rejected are really to be pitied.-North
| China News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23
Georges Timely interruption.


mo. George" faltered the maiden,
II fear it can not be. admire you as
a gentleman, respect you as friend,
but"
Laura" he exclaimed, "before you
pass sentence hear me out. A recent
lucky stroke in business has enabled
me to buy a beautiful home on Prairie
avenue, which shall be in your name.
l will insure my life for $4,000, and.
n
George" calmly interposed the
lovely girl, ''you interrupted me. +
was about to say that the sentiments Of
respect and esteem l feel for you,
though so strong, are foeblo in COM.
parison with the deep love which.
which (which 1 have long-don't,,
George, dear!'
For George had interrupted hCr
again.-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23
a TREASURED KEEPSAKE.

While turning some old keepsakcs over
In "a sorrowful mood and forlorn,
The gem OF them all discover
In child's sampler, faded and torn.
With faintly-worlied letters unfolding
An incomplete motto, a-staro,
And the time-yellowed canvas still holding
A ringlet Of pale golden hair.
& Love My Dear Papa Forever"
Runs the legend, the rest being blurred,
While the last of the childish endeavor
Fritters out in half broidered word;
Though all that was meant is completed
In the wool that my mem'ry unrolis.
Ever since the small workers soul leeted
To the Giver and taher OF souls.
Only child's sampler, faded.
With poor struggling letters inwrought:
But, an how distinct and unaided
1t emblazons its beautiful thought!
Only yellow curl treasured
In tho limp, flimsy, many-creased plaits,
But instinct with affection unmeasured
BY earth's feeble standards, or latest
Oh! again and again do kiss It.
With her image still fresh in my mind!
And that artless child's love, how miss it,
Sin no more with my life it's combined
Save as Death, the light-footed purlon
ByLove is run down in the end,
And as Faith still abides to reioin her
In those heights she was first to ascend.
Once again with your mates return you,
Dear keepsake! more precious than all
And again in the Past 1 inurn you,
As life's shadows, deepening, fall.
Once more in the casket set you,
And, turning the key, depart.
With no fear that I'll slight or forgot you,
Since your motto is worked in my heart.
Nathan D. Urner, in Once Week.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

The nettle is cultivated in Ger
many, its fiber having proven valuable
for variety of textile fabrics.
Assuming the average depth of the
Atlantic and Pacific oceans to be q
miles, it is calculated that there is
312, $4,000 tons OF salt in the water
under each square mile of surface.
The microscopic of the Depart
pent Of Agriculture, Prof. Thomas
Taylor, has discovered that pepper is
adulterated often as much as fifty per
cent. with the seed or stone of the
olive, which are obtained in large
quantities from the olive oil factories.
The statement is made that alum
inium has been successfully manufac-
tured from Kentucky clay. A plant
was erected at Newport capable OF
turning out ton day at an approx
mate cost of $44. The price of alum
inium is now S. per pound.
"A German electrician has devised
an ingenious scheme for the regulation
of dynamos. The field magnet cores,
instead Of being solid, ARE made Of
tubes, in which solid core is inserted.
This core can be withdrawn by hand or
automatically, and the strength of cur
rent thus regulated.
In paper recently read before the
Medical Society of Virginia, DR.. G. E.
Busey, of Lynchburg, stated that the
people of those nations which are given.
to the general cultivation of vocal
music have broad, expansive chests,
and are much less afflicted by con-
sumption and other lung diseases than
nations which do not cultivate vocal
music. The doctor said that these
facts are well known to the medical
fraternity.
AT the royal powder factory Of
Wetteren, in Belgium, a new gun
powder is being made. They call it
photographer, or paper-powder, and it
is said that q charge of q grammes
$50 grains) gives, in rifle of small
caliber, an initial velocity of $50 yards
to the ball. This is equal to, if it does
not beat, the Lebel powder. The adj
litional advantages are attributed to
1t of not smearing the barrel, Of pro-
iucing no smoke and causing little re-
coil. :
Investigation has shown that por-
ous terra-cotta bricks and blocks best
:esist the action of fire, water and
,rost. Next to these as fire-resisting
materials come concretes and burnt
clay work. For buildings intended to
be fire-proof, the best materials are
iron work encased in porous terra-cot-
Ia, with tile or brick work in roof and
floor. and tile construction. The hol-
low tiles are faced with vitreous tile.
slate or any good weather-proof coat
ing, or with a single thickness of
brick.
In regard to the injurious conse-
quences upon the nervous system en-
tailed by residence in cities amid con-
tinuous noise, the London Invention
says: at is doubtful if any nervous
system ever becomes so indurated to
this incessant strain as to feel no harm.
The yelling of steam whistles, the hiss
of steam pipes, the rattle and clash OF
wheels on stone covered streets, the
rumble OF street cars, the clangor OF
bells, the bowling of huckster5. keep
up condition in which healthy nerv-
Gus system of natural strength and
sensitiveness is impossible"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23
PARENTAL PIN-MONEY.
How the Daughters of New York Million
aires Dispose of Their Allowances.

How the Daughters of New York Million
aires Dispose of Their Allowances.
81 have only an allowance of $40 a
week for pocket money" said the
of daughter millionaire in contiden-
tial moment the other day. Papa has
such an idea of money, you know, and
he thinks l am wildly eXtravagant to
spend that small amount on candies,
flowers, novels and theater tickets.
Mamma orders all my clothing, you
know, and so, of course, do not have
to buy any thing that really need"
To many young girl $40 week
would seem sufficient for pocket
money, and, indeed, how many hum
dreds of pretty and clever girls are
there who can not earn more than that
amount even by working hard each
day of the week? But the average
fashionable society girl hiss so many
demands on her purse that $40 does not
go far.
It is said that Jay Gould very gener-
ously allows his daughter $25, and with
this she not only supplies her own lit
tie wallet. but gives to most of the
small charities.
Cornelius Vanderbilt and Elliot F.
Shepard allow each of their six chill
dren certain amount of pocket money
each month, and they are all required
to keep cash accounts and present
them to their papas the first of each
month. The amounts are not large,
and are given more to make the little
millionaires understand the value OF
money than aught else.
Willie X. Vanderbilt's three children
are allowed plenty OF money, but are
fined heavily for all misdemeanors.
They dine in pretty little room ada
cent to the great dining saloon, and if
q tiny drop of any coffee, milk or wine
is spilled on the snowy cloth the Of
fender is fined % cents for each otfense.
A glass OF water knocked over or a
dish let fall on the floor brings a fine
of so cents to the culprit, and all the
fines go to the Foreign and Home Mis-
sion.
What do 1 do with my 500 week9"
asked an only daughter of Fifth
avenue millionaire, when asked the
question. "Well, not always the same
thing. Last week l spent every cent
of it on lovely new parasol, to carry
at coaching parade, and then after
all my trouble it poured rain. gen.
orally purchase my flowers-you know
/ must have fresh corsage cluster of
violets every day-and they cost dol
lar cluster.
Then bonbons, soda, chocolate and
those little trifles come to about S., and
a couple of matinee tickets, tea for my
old women at the Home for the Aged,
new music and papers cat up the rest.
l am fearfullY short sometimes, and l
draw in advance and forget to pay
back, don't you know? Papa used to
allow me so much every quarter for
my wardrobe and maid, but was al
ways in deep water. Now order what
l want and have the bills sent to him."
Il do not think that the wealthiest
New Workers are more than liberal in
allowing pocket money to their daugh-
ters," said the principal of a fashions
bic uptown school. MY pupils are,
most of them, daughters of million
aires, and yet they have seldom enough
for their many little wants. 1t is wis
dom, not meanness. on the part of the
parents. | think w. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23

Raising flowers for the manufact-
ure of perfumery is becoming a new
industry in Florida under the encour-
agement of Northern capital. The
two varieties OF roses grown are the
musk and the damasG. and other flowers
that are used for distillation, such as
the jesamine. violets, lilies and jon
ouils, are hardy and yield rich harvests
under cultivation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23

Amber Pudding; Line dish with
pie-crust and fill with this mixture:
Six tart apples stewed (covered) three
fourths of an hour, the juice and rind
of one lemon, two tablespoonful of
butter. one-fourth of a cupful OF water.
Rub through colander and add one
cupful of sugar, the yelks of three
beaten eggs. Bake one-half hour, and
cover with meringue. the stiff whites Of
three eggs, one-half of a cupful Of
sugar and brown.-Good Housekeep-
ing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23

BOBBY" said his mother, did
you give half of your orange to your
little sister," 20, yes, ma, 1 gave
her more than that" replied Bobby
with generous air. Ibid you, indeed.
Bobby? Why that was very nice Of
YOU" Eyes, ma, sucked the Juice
out and gave her all the rest."-N. Y
Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1889-02-23

Soaking rains on the manure bean
take out all the soluble portions, leay-
ing but little food for plants.
The central Presbyterian. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1856-1908, 1889-03-06

THE CONTEMPORARY REVIEW for February has
been received and has the following table of
contents
The Bismarck Dynasty.
Laurence Oliphant by Lady Grant Duff.
The University of Wales by Lewis Morris.
Cask of Honey with Spoonful Of Tar, by
Madame Novikof
The Commune and the Parish, by F. S. Ste
venson M. ?.
Ideal Sabbaths, by Francis Peek.
Impressions of Australia, by f. W. Dale,
LID
Sir Henry Maine and his Work, by Sir Fred
erick Pollock.
Christian Union, by the Right Hon. Earl
Nelson.
The Defeat of President Cleveland, by Presi-
dent Chsrls- K Adams
A Rjoinder to the Duke Of Argyll, by Fred
eIc Harrison.
Philadelphia: Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,
sol Chestnut street.
THE HoM1LETIo REVIEW for March is received
1. K Funk, D. D., and J. M. Sherwood, D. D.,
Editors. Contents:
Richard Baxter, by Prot. J. o. Murray, D D.
The Rites Ceremonies, and Customs Of the
Jews, by Prof B. Pick Ph.D
The Riches of Cowper by Rev. NJ. Rogan.
Body and Mind in Christian Life by Geo. NJ
Stone, D.
Apologedcs in the Pulpit Are they more
Hurtful than Useful at the Present Time ? by
Henry A. Buttz, D D.
The Mission of Music, by j. NJ. McNulty,
D. D.
A Cluster Of Curiosities, by A. T Pierson, d. D.
Funk Wagnalls, publishers New York.
The N1EErEEErH CENTURY for February has
been received, and has the following contents
Agnosticlsm by Professor Huxley
The Future Of Toryism: a Sketch by the
Right Hon. the Earl Of Dunraveu,
Noticeable Books. by the Right Hon W.
E. Gladstone, NJ P; Q, 8 by Frederick Harri-
son; 4, by Rowland +. Prothero 5, by w. s.
Lilly g. by Augustine Birrel z by Hamilton
Aide; g. by the Rev. DR.. Jessopp; 8, by the
Right Hon. John Morley, M. P.
Is Examination a Failure by w. Baptiste
Scooues.
The Distractions Of German Statesmanship,
by Frederick Greenwood.
The Fuctuatiug Frontier Of Russia in Asia,
by the Hon Geo " Curzon, NJ P
The Sacrifice Of Education to Examination.
New York: Leonard Scott Publishing Co.,
% Park Row.
The SAErTARIAS for February has been re-
ceived and has an interesting table Of contents
A. N. Bell, A. NJ, VI. D.. Editor, 113 Fulton
st., New York.
L1rTzIJs L1v1Se Ace for the week ending
February Both.
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Christian Courage.

Young Christians need courage. They
are tempted and tried, and in a manner
prosecuted, and for lack of this virtue,
with all other Christian accom- lishments,
they are drawn away, and bring reproach
upon themselves and the cause they have
e-poused. Let the necessity for this be
the first lesson impressed on young con-
verts. and let them be firmly grounded
in the truth, and their downfall will not
be easily effected, nor will they readily
be persuaded that indulgence in worldly
things is not harmful to Christian expe-
rience and character A Christian girl,
some years ago, visited friends in dis
tant city. She made acquaintance, and
was invited to a ball Thank you,
she replied am a Methodist That
good girl not only manifested her train
ing, but evinced moral heroism that
thousands of young girls and boys would
do we'll to nitrate The example and
courage Of older Christians, in the pulpit
and out, in addition to the instruction Of
parents, will 90 very far toward inculcat.
ing and developing Christian courage in
the young. Let us all remember this
and act as those who are to give account
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The FLAW IN THE IRON or The Weak Place in
the Character that Failed in Temptation. By
the Rev. ] A Davis.
This book explains in it's title its mission and
message. Few lessons need more to be learned
by boys in their school-days than those which
are here taught There are many temptations
to leave flaws and weak spots in character COW
cred up in the growing life. For time they
are not discovered, but there comes day when
the stress falls at the very point of weakness
and the man fails. The only way to be safe in
all lites testines is to make the character per-
fectly honest and good throughout. This story
illustrates this vital truth and also shows we'll
how such character may be formed
Philadelphia: Presbyterian Board of Publica
ton and Sabbath. school Work. 16mo; illus
trated; pp 3S4. For sale at the Committee
Rooms in Richmond, 1901 Main street.
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JESUS CHRIST THE DIvISE MAN; His Life and
Tlmes By F. Valllngs NJ. A., Vicar of
s. fey, Hon Fellow, sometime Subwsrden Of
st. ugustiHe's College Canterbury. limo
PIP 225. New York Arson D. F. Randolph
d Co.
This is another of the English Series entitled
a" Men of the Bible" repubished in this coun-
try by a. D. F. Randolph & Co. Abraham,
Moses, Solomon Isaiah, samuel, jeremiah, have
already appeared and Gideon will soon bel pub
lished. The authors of these biographies are
among the most eminent scholars in England
and Scotland. Price ST..
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SCRIBNERS MAGAZINE lot Marcn Is received
and has the following contents:
At a -Staton-The Postmasters Assis-
tant.
The Railway Mail Service.
VestIs Angelica.
The Master of Ballantrae.
A German Rome
Hereafter.
Economy In Intellectual Work.
Yesterday.
An Eye for an Eye.
Some of Wagner's Heroes and Heroines
Mexican Superstitions and Folklore.
Extenuating Circumstances.
An Animated Conversation.
Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, 743-745
Broadway, New York.
ST. NICHOLAS for March. Contents:
Frontisplece-Under the Mistletoe
Daddy Jake. the Runaway.
The Fossil Raindrops.
The Suns Sisters
Washington as an Athlete.
The Bells of Ste Anne.
The Routine Of the Republic
A Youth of Ancient Rome.
Storm bound Sparrows.
When the Brigade Came in.
He Wrote to the Rata
A Sleepy Little School,
Downhill with Vengeance.
Getting Acquainted
The Bunny Stories etc.
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The CENTURY MAGAZINE for March has been
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The Grand Lama of the Trans Baikal
Siberia
The Rival Souls
The Last Letter
Old Italian Masters
Christian Ireland.
Pictures of the Far West.
Abrsham Lincoln The Edict of Freedom.
The Use OF Oil to Still the Waves.
Down to the Capital.
York Cathedral
Something Electricity is Doing.
Doves Unrest.
The History of Alix de Worthwhile.
Amateur Theatricals.
Dutch Painters at Home.
Edward Rowland Sill.
The Correspondence of Mr. Miles Grogan.
The River God.
The Last Assembly Ball.
a Full Length Portrait Of the United States.
Rules of the House of Representatives.
lection Laws for Congressmen.
The English Language in America.
What of the South 2
Published by The Century Co., 33 East 9TH
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THE SEASON or Lady's Illustrated Magazine
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Easter Offerings" and Fancy Work" richly
illustrated; 8 Colored Plates; l69 Illustrations
OF Dress and Needle-work IS Flat Paper Pat
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and more valuable way. Who can guess
whether the processes will always be dit
icult and expensive, or whether they
may become economically practicable
OF this We may be sure that if DR.. Kruss
has really made THE magnificent discov
cry, We are in the way OF learning much
more OF the constitution of matter and OF
the universe.
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THE PATH TO WEALTH; or Light from my
Forge. a Discussion of Gods Money Laws
The Relation between Giving and Getting
Cash and Christianity By a Blacksmith.
Also Additional Papers on Systematic Benef-
cence written especially for this work by
Rev G. Hallam, Rev f. R. Beattie Pm D
D. D., Rev. W r. Wordsworth, Rev John
Pollard, D. D and Rev VIM Taylor, Bishop
OF Africa With an Introduction by Rev. ].
H Vincent. D. d LII D., Bishop of M. E
01qTI b 4G OF 9 8y oha5su go oGf
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A HUNGRY LITTLE LAMB. By Helen E.
Brown.
This ia a simple story simply told Without
any perfunctOry preaching in it, it breaches
through all it's pages by its tender and elevated
spirit and by the beautiful exemphfcations of
the mind of Christ IN its incidents. The book
is one which will interest quite young children,
as it is written in plain and easy words and its
story is natural and true to life. 1t cannot fail
to leave healthful Impressions upon young read
ers. At the same time it is book which will
prove helpful and very suggestive to older peo-
pie, especially to teachers and to those who are
interested in work among the children and
among the poor in the mission fields Of our
thickly populated cities
Philadelphia Presbyterian Board-Of Publica
ton and Sabbath School Work. l6mo; illus
trated; pp. 1856. Price $l.l5. For sale at the
Committee Rooms in Richmond, 1901 Main st.