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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
TEMPERANCE NOTES.
BRAVE DIR. CHEEVER.
"Reminiscences of Valiant Fighter 70
Temperance Reform.

"reminiscences of Valiant Fighter for
Temperance Reform.
This was the title given to the author
of Deacon Giles Distillery" by his
classmate, Longfellow. The death of
DR.. Cheever brings out many reminis-
cences of him. Horace Greeley was
wont to call him "the man that made
sinners miserable" A very Boanerges
he was when attacking sin; rose water
methods of reform were too slow for
him, and impersonal dealing with in
iquity was thing to make him frantic.
Yet this son of thunder was the loving
est of men, tender and pitiful when
dealing with the penitent sinner, as he
was firm in denunciation of organized
sin. He was a pioneer Temperance
worker, his vision of Deacon Giles Dis
tillery' having been one of the first
bombshell's dropped into the enemies
camp. An old gentleman lately gave
me copy of this book, one of the first
edition, with its quaint pictures, show
ing the deacon's distillery with the
casks labelled, not Rum" Brandy"
Gin" but OBSTRUCTION" poverty"
Ruin" Death" 1t is hard for US to
realize the great connection this harm
less-looking pamphlet caused. Its i'm
mediate result was riot and mobbing
of DIR. Cheever in the streets of Salem,
and his arrest for '1ibelling one of his
church members" for Deacon Giles was
a deacon in his own church. He was
prosecuted, convicted and imprisoned
for thirty days in Salem Jail; that i'm
priSonment made his Dream immortal.
1t had an immense circulation in this
country and in Great Britain, was
translated and largely circulated in the
language of France, Germany, Italy,
Belgium, Switzerland, Norway and
Sweden.
Not long before his death Dr. Cheever
related an Instance of strange fruitage
from this early seed-sowing. He had
preached in Boston, and as he came
down the aisle from the pulpit was ac-
costed by middle-aged, well-dressed
stranger who introduced himself as Mr..
Giles, the son of Deacon Giles, owner of
the famous Salem distillery. 81 stopped
you, DR.. Cheever," he said, "to thank
you for writing that Dream. 1t was the
means of making me think of the evil
effects of distilling intoxicating liquors,
and determined me to give up distil-
ling; further reflection under the inf u
ence of the Holy Spirit led me to see
that l was a lost and guilty sinner, and
brought me to confess and renounce my
sins and accept the offer of salvation
through Jesus Christ" DIR. Cheever
was very much touched by the incident.
Slavery as we'll as intemperance felt
the weight Of his blows; there was no
evil which he did not denounce fear
lessly. Nor was his work altogether
polemic, he was a poet and philosopher
as we'll as brave fighter, and as the
smoke of battle drifts away, posterity
will love him for his poetry as we now
venerate him for his fearless denuncia-
ton of wrong. Union Signal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
A POINTER.
Peace Necessary, and to 10 Secured With. |
out Cons olidation.

Peace Necessary, and to 30 Secured With"
out Cons olidation.
Immediate consolidation is not neces-
Sary to bring about the desired end, says
the New York World. If consolidation
must come in all cities, Let it be gradual.
No sane man believes all of the clubs in
the.two leagues can be amalgamated at
once. The undertaking is too enor-
nous. Neither does anybody believe
that any club in city where there are
two teams will be satisfied to join the less
important organization. For the present
we believe the welfare of both leagues
would best be served by compromise,
not consolidation. Our reasons are
these: Consolidation will mean that
somebody is to be Thrown down"
Whoever that somebody may be, he will
howl long and Justify. He will carry
his following with him, and the bitter
feeling now prevalent, instead of being
appeased, will be intensified. Baseball
will not be improved.
There are business reasons that COM
mend the compromise plan. Nobody
knows exactly what cities will and what
cities will not support two clubs with
non-conflicting dates. What the public
wants is cessation of the wrangling
and relief from the business affairs Of
baseball. Once this is done the game
may quickly regain its lost popularity.
The public likes genuine contests.
Think for minute how it would patron
ize series of games between the rival
clubs in the various cities next spring.
Consolidation will do away with this OPP
portunity. There is far more interest
in such contests than there is in either
leagues pennant race. The pennant
contests could be shortened for next
year and more dates allowed for an in
ter-league series.
All this could be accomplished by an
equitable National agreement and
schedule Of non-conflicting dates. The
arrangement could be made Temperate
ly, and gradually the territorial divis-
ions of the two bodies could be changed.
The professional game is in such coli
dition now that any mistake will prove
fatal.
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''Jest you all go over into the cabin
there and make yourself comf'able,
while l tend to gettin' this stuff I'M
packed" said Long Tom; there amt
no one there. My pardner, he's down
below"
1.-The cabin appears to be two cabins"
said the Colonel, as we approached it.
THAT is for economy in ridge-poles,"
said the doctor; sleeping apartments
on one side and kitchen on the other. In
the space between, you keep your fish
ing-tackle and worms."o
We entered the right-hand section of
the twin cabin, which proved to be the
kitchen side. There was not much fur
niture-a table of hewn logs, chair OF
bent saplings, and rough bench.
However, we did not notice such fur
niture as there was, for each member Of
the party, as he stepped over the high
Threshold had his attention instantly at
tracted by the stove, and brief rounde-
lay of CALCULATIONS went along the group.
well, that staggers me-" said the
stock-broker.
"H'm," said the professor, in a mystic
rious tone, and rubbing his chin.
The stove was plain, small cooking
range, rather old and rusty. The strange
thing about it was its position. Its abb
breviated legs stood upon large cedar
posts, which were planted in the floor
and were over four feet in height. This
brought the stove away up in mid-air
so that the top was about on level
with the face of the Colonel, and he was
siX-footer.
We formed in circle about the stove
and stared at it as solemnly as a group
of priests around sacriticial tripod.
We felt of the posts-they were firm
and solid, showing that the mysterious
arrangement was a permanent, not a
temporary, one. Then we all bent our
necks and opened our mouths to look up
at the hole in the roof, through which
the stove-pipe vanished.
Suddenly the stock-broker burst out
into laugh.
"Oh, understand it now," said he.
understand what?" asked the
Colonel, sharply.
"Why Long Tom has his stove hoisted
up so high from tho floor"
$50 do l." said the doctor; shut sus-
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pect that my explanation is not tho
same that any one else would offer"
"Well, | will bet that l am right"
said the stocl-broller, land put up the
money"
81 am in this" said the Judge; 81
have clear idea about that stove and
will back it,
make it a Jackpot" said the Colonel;
81 want to take hand"
The stock broker drew q small yellow
coin out of his pocket and dropped it on
the table.
"He has the stove up there" he said,
ito get better draught. In this rare
fed mountain air there is only small
amount of oxygen to the cubic inch, and
combustion is more difficult to secure
than in the lower ATTITUDES. l have
heard that if you get high enough up,
you can't cook an egg-that is, mean,
water won't boil-or something like
that" he continued, thrown into sud
den confusion by the discovery that the
professors eye was fixed upon him with
a sarcastic gaze.
SIS that. supposed to be science?" de-
manded the professor.
"Well," said the stock-broker, dog
gedly, never mind the reasons. Ex-
perience is probably good enough for
Long Tom. He finds that he gets bet
ter draught for his stove by having it up
IN mid air, so he has it there"
1.-THE right explanation" began the
professor, sis the simplest. My idea is
that"
Excuse me-" Interrupted the stock
broker, tapping the table; "are you in
this pot?"
The professor made deposit, and pro-
ceede6:
Have you noticed that our host is a
very tall man? Like most men of his
height, he hates to bend over. If the
stove were near the floor, he would have
to stoop down low when he whirled a
fiap-iacb or speared rasher of bacon.
Now he can stand up and do it with ease.
Your draught theory is no good; the
longer the pipe, if it is straight, the bet
ter tho fire will burn"
Professor" remarked the Colonel, 81
regret to have to tell you that your
money is gone. Long Tom told me, on
the way up, that his partner did all the
cooking, and he is man of rather short
stature" The Colonel then paid his
compliments to the Jackpot, and con-
tinued: "Now, my idea is that the stove
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
TIPS BY TEBEAU.
Why the Season Failed-That $4,000 Ofe1
from Boston Confirmed Etc


from Boston Confirmed, Etc.
Captain Pat Tebeau, Of the Cleveland
Players team, while in St. houis was
interviewed on the situation by local
reporter. In speaking of the Players
League season he said:
"Our team didn't draw we'll at all, but
we beat the League team out in crowds
and money on the season. Cleveland
will not support two baseball clubs, but
! think it will support one good winning
club, and if Al johnson gets the man he
is after We will be out of sight next
season. We were after the Athletic
players whom the Baltimores signed.
The Philadelphia Players team didn't
want them. There is one thing, wo
wouldn't have paid them their back sala-
ries."
Ibid you really get an offer of $1,000
from Boston?"
Eyes, did get an offer of $4,000 from
Boston. Martin Sullivan made it to me,
acting as Boston's agent. 1 didn't know
what to do. At the time came near
jumping at it, but as soon as Al John
son heard it he came at me like cy-
clone and wanted to know what was in
it. l told the whole circumstances and
he squared it all right. l think either
Stricken or McAleer gave the story out.
They were the only ones who knew it. !"
Twill you folks have the same ball
next season."
mo, don't think so. 1t is too live
ly, and the infelders can not stand up
against such hitters as Buck Ewing and
Dave Orr"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
Apson,s Now SECOND B,seman.

Captain Arson has signed new Sec
ond baseman for next season. His name
is Dahlen, and he has been playing with
the Cobleskills, OF the New York State
League. He is short and stockily built
and made fine record for a new man
this year. Dahlen led his league as
second baseman, and was very close to
the top in the batting list, having made
more hits than any other player in the
organization. He was the best long hit
ter in the League, and, in seventy-seven
games played, struck the ball safely
sixty-two times. Arson heard of the
new wonder two weeks ago, and tele-
graphed for his terms to Joe Battin, who
visited the ball-player and secured his
signature to contract to play in Chica-
go. A great record is predicted for
Dahlen in the League. Chicago Her.
aid.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
Benefits of Abstinence.

DR.. T. r. Lees. the veteran medical
Temperance pioneer Of Great Britain,
read paper at the late annual confer
ence of the British Temperance League
upon Science and Alcohol" in which
he said: General experience, which is
the foundation of social science, contin-
ues to confirm the great truths of our
movement. Life is heightened, disease
is lessened and health is improved by
the practice of abstinence, and on the
other hand superstitions about drink
and its value are dying out, and light
is at last finding its way into high and
fashionable quarters. Whether in recre-
alton or in ordinary work, whether in
cold or warm climates. whether in bat
tie or in peace, whether on sea or land,
the folly of drinking alcohol, and the
advantages to mind and body of abb
stinence, are bece ming acknowledged
more widely.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
A MEETING POSTPONED,
The Western Association Decides to Await
Events,

Events.
The annual meeting of the Western
Baseball Association has been post
poned till November 1. The object Of
this action is that the meeting may not
be held until after the compromise
meeting of the National and Players
leagues, when better insight into the
situation for next year may be had. The
annual meeting will be held at Omaha,
as first announced, and several matters
of great importance to the association
are to be considered. One thing that
will, of course, be determined will be
the completion of the circuit for the
next year. 1t is not now considered that
there will be moro than one desertion,
if any, from the association.
The probable amalgamation of the
major leagues makes it unlikely that
either Kansas City or Milwaukee will
drop out, as at one time reported, and
Sioux City is now looked on as the only
club that may not be in the 1891 Vest
ern circuit. Its season has been un-
profitable, and its hackers are said to be
discouraged. There is, however, de-
sire among the other members of the
association to retain Sioux City. Should
it drop out there will be no trouble fill
ing its place, as Grand Rapids and Du-
luth are both anxious to come in.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
WORTH CONSIDERING.
The Connection Existing Between Nerv-
business and Intemperance.


business and Intemperance.
Delirium tremens is a fair index of
the deleterious effects of drunkenness
in nation. Deaths from delirium
tremens and from nervousness seem to
be the most numerous where mountains
and oceans are scarce. If this is true,
1t follows that alcoholic drinks and
nervousness are more fatal in America
than anywhere else. Forests are reser-
voirs of humidity, which check cleo
trio currents. America, since the de-
struction of its forests, is more exposed
to electric currents than any other
country in the world. 1t is, therefore,
the most favorable field for nervousness
and for those disorders which may arise
from the habitual use of alcoholic bev-
erages. 1t is curious fact that our
dwelling apartments must be warmer
here than in Europe, in order to pro-
cure the same amount of comfort 1t is
hard to explain this difference, unless
we suppose that the nervous system in
America is more active-even while APP.
parently at rest-than in Europe, and
ksAe Sharper currents continually tend
to draw heat from our bodies. We need
more clothing, more heat and about
thirty per cent. more solid food than
Europeans. Our active nervous system,
which spurs US on to work, produces
much waste, and requires much food.
Alcohol, which interferes with digestion
and with the nutritive process of the
blood, must, therefore, Ge more in
furious in America than elsewhere. -
From Handouts of Alcoholism.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
THE BEST MEDICINE.
Prof Swing Comes to the Conclusion
That Water Is the Best Drink.

Prof Swing Comes to the Conclusion
That Water Is the Best Drink.
Prof. Swing, writing to the Chicago
Journal, says: Bottled goods are de-
pendent for their existence upon the
general ignorance of the human race as
to the reason and value of water. Not
all men, women and boys would ask
much happiness or profit from bottled
goods did they know the goodness and
absolute joy Of water. Even ginger ale
and apollinaris are poor, false, painted
creatures compared with good, pure
water. When the English, German and
American physical machinery has be-
come clogged with the sediment of all
kinds of alcoholic and diabolical drinks
it is taken to some natural springs to
be washed out. Gallons of water will
sometimes wash clean all the human
filters and send back the machine to
now life and new happiness. When the
old lady in the dimness of her eyesight
oiled the kitchen clock by means of a
feather dipped in the gum-arabic jug,
the pendulum felt fresh for time, but
the false oil soon closed in on the wheels
and the time-piece ceased to mark the
hours. When the old lady's son, home
from college, learned all the facts of the
case he took down the machinery and
soaked it for two hours in tub of warm
water. Thus men, half-dead by means
OF bottled goods can often have life
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07

Up to Sunday October 10 the forty
eight members of the Pennsylvania
Boat Club of tho Schuylkill Navy had
rowed 1921 miles this year. A. Ingra-
ham leads with 800 miles and Dix comes
next with $50 miles. Then follows lay
lor, 5S4; White, SAG; ]. Overn, 3S9; Watt,
S7S; Stated, 3lS, and T. OYern, 2s1.
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extended by means of most copious
draughts of good water TIE water
washes the soiled fabric of the flesh"
His conclusion of the whole matter il
that 'Water is The best thing"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07
THE JACKPOT.
The Party All Clipped In, But Tom
Won It

HERE were five
of US in the party
- six, counting
Long Tom, the
guide. After two
days hard climb
ing, which the
6urrOs endured
with exemplary
fortitude, we ar
rived at the lit
tie valley high
up in the mount
a in S, through
which threaded
the trout stream.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07

Mr.. Colday-To see you.
Miss Gowitt-Well, you may as we'll
go back to the city. don't go into the
surf. only stroll down to the beach to
look on.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1890-11-07

THE youth with loud necktie does
we'll to put his cane in his mouth. That
keeps one section Of his top story quiet
ct any rate.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
Tn. Injunction wa. p,..o,x.o.

Conrt met specially to-day to dispose of
the injunction granted last Tuesday, on
motion Of City Solicitor Brown, restrain
ing B. +. Shaub, J. V. vondersmith, Aaron
w. Wechter. David Lentz and David II.
Miller from erecting an alleged frame
structure in the rear of the carpet store Of
Shaub 4 Vondersmith, Nos. Is, 20 and %
East Orange street, because 1t was a viola
tion Of city ordinance. The defendants put
in an answer denying all the allegations OF
the plaintiff. The court dissolved the pre-
liminary injunction.
The case will now go to master and
testimony will bo taken and reported to
the court. ]. L. Steinmetx and John Il.
Malone, appeared for tho defendants and
W. 7. Brown for the city.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
A Paraiyzed Lady Made to walk. .

She was paIalyzed since october 9th In the
left arm and limb Remember this lady cou Id
not move her fingers on the LEFT side nor foot
She was entirely helpless. The doctor said !:
There Is very little hope for her" so she ap-
piled Hoke appliances, and In ninety minutes
she could use her little fingers and In less than
two weeks time she walked 10 any part of the
house on the first floor Now the doctor SAYS
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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
-
A slight Fire.

This morning when Mrs, John b. Bis
singer, of the Manor hotel, on West King
street, went into the bar. room she found
that there had been slight fire during the
night. Against the western wall of the
Dar-room there is a small electric fan
which stands upon a platform. Behind 1t
wasa paper. The insulated wire connected
with the fan burned through and ignited
tho paper. "A picture above was covered
With ttrietan, and it was burned entirely
OIL That was the only damage, although
it might have been much more serious,
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
Rock Hound.

The Scottish Union and National Insurance
company, OF Edinburgh, distinguished by its
nrst governor, Sir Walter Scott, now In It's
sixty-sixth year, with capital OF s30.0O,0O0
aud yearly income above 81, ,5c),OoJ. with sl,673.
769 investei lu Its American bonds, Is grandly
equipped for It's work OF FIRE protection.
The Commercial Union OF London capital
Sl2 00o 900, assets In tho United States 81 3g0,9ss
and surplus 81 0Oo, isis another giant.
The Hamburg Bremen, first German com
pany to enter this country--Unitcd states as-
sets 81, $50, with record OF losses paid In
United states s6,50O,00o
Germanin OF New York assets s2,a05,l3s and
surplus s75s,Ool.
Wiliamsburgh City = assets sI,3o3,3li - and
other companies represented by II. Il. BRENE.
MAN, No. 20 Centre Square, will bear compari.
son with any to those seeking solid indemnity.
It'd
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
John ID. Mishier Again OH Deck

John ID. Mishler, the popular manager,
secured lease Of the Academy of Music,
in Reading, aud he will resume manage
ment next June. Everybody Ia Reading
is glad that he is going back to the house,
ss the present management does not suit
them. Mr.. Mishler will have Bartholo-
news horses next year also, and Mr..
Binckiey, his assistant, viii take charge Of
them on the road.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
pruths.

ARNoLD.-In this city, on the 23d inst, Ada
p. Arnold. widow OF the late John A, Arnold.
Funeral nom her late residence, No. l27 south
Duke street. on Wednesday. afternoon at
o'clock. Interment private. no flowers 2td,
HARrMAN.--February 22, 1890, In this city
Hartman.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spectfully invited to attend the funeral, from
the her parents residence, No. 2lS North queen
street, on Wednesday afternoon nt 2 o'clock.
Interment at Woodward HIN cemetery
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
NO CURE NO PAY,
II Ii Big Word to say--I Challenge tho
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Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
A Change of Run.

To-day change was made In the run Of
Postal Agent Shirk between Quarryville
and Reading. Heretofore he left Quarry
VILE each morning and returned In tho
afternoon. BY the new arrangement he
will lay over each night in Reading and
arrive here nj 9:25 In the morning. Return
ing he will leave on the train which reaches
here ut 3:4S In the afternoon.
Lancaster daily intelligencer. [volume] (Lancaster, Pa.) 1864-1928, 1890-02-24
Many Deaths I'm One Family,

Mrs. Elizabeth DeHart, of No. 1914 Min
eral Spring road, Reading, died on sstur-
day, aged So years. This is the fifth death
in the family during the past eight weeks.
Charles Gitt, nephew, was killed at Har-
risburg on Monday Frank Mellen, a cou-
sin, of Reading, died a short time ago !;
Henry Eager, a brother, died during the
holidays, and Mrs. Amelia Smith, sister,
died al Columbia recently.