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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09
THE NICARAGUA CANAL.
1t Is Politically AS Well as Commercially
Important to this Country.

1t Is Politically AS Well as Com numerically
Important to this Country.
The assertion is sometimes made that
the Nicaragua canal will not benefit US
in regard to the increase of the number
of our ships, and this assertion is based
on the fact that Fra nee failed to add a
single ship to her carrying fleet bc the
completion of the Suez canal. built by
French engineering, French enterprise
and French capital. This fact is brought
forward as a lesson in history which we
must bear in mi nd when we are asked
to consider the Nicaragua canal ques-
ton as an element in the develo pement
of our commerce.
At the present day the Suez canal is
chiefly devoted to the carrying .rade of
England. and England owns fighting
interest in the stock.
We hold in regard to tho Nicaragua
canal that the United States will, no
matter who builds it. take the same
position that England could not fail to
attain in the use of the Suez canal. En-
gland possesses an immense. fiourishinQ
and steadily increasing commerce in the
east, while the commercial possessions
of France there are comparatively
small.
Like England in the east we have ex-
tensive possessions IN the west on our
Pacific shore, California, Oregon. Wash
ington and Alaska, all very fiourishing,
while their productiveness is steadily
increasing. 1t must, without fail,
stimulate our ship-building trade when
by shorter and safer transit the
mutual commerce will receive a most
powerful impulse. All the European
ocean faring nations are even more
interested in the Nicaragua canal than
in the Suez canal, because by passing it
they will avoid the stormy ocean of the
extreme southerly coast of South Amer
lea, the sail ing round which is great
deal worse tn an sailing around the Cape
of Good Hope.
There Dug hit to be no doubt that our
government will assist the enterprise.
1t is in duty bound to do so. Even in
the view of national defense we must
have shorter waterway for more rapid
and safer navigation between our ex-
| tensive eastern Atlantic and western
| Pacific shore, and so dispense with the
| delay and danger of long. round
! about way of sailing around the whole
/ South American continent over the two
grand oceans of our globe. ii tic
American
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09
"ROB ROY" MACGREGOR.
A short Biogra phical sketch of a Lat
English Writer,

English Writer.
Mr.. John MacGregor better known
as Rob Roy" MacGregor who died at
his residence, Lochlel. Boscombe.
Bournemouth, lately, was the eldest
son of the late Gen. Sir Duncan Mae
Gregor, X. c. b. lie was born Mt
Gravesend, January "a, 1925, and a few
weeks after his birth, his parents. with
their infant son, embarked on board
the Kent, East lndiaman, which after.
ward took fire in the Bay of Biscav.
Young MacGregor was educated at
Kings school, Canterbury. and at sew
en- other schools, in consequence of the
frequent removals of his fathers regi-
ment. Later he was sent to Trinity
college, Dublin, and afterward to Trim
lty college. Cambridge, where he grad
uated as Ii. A. and wrangler. In
lS45 Mr.. MacGregor wrote and sketched
for Punch" and during the revolution
of lsiS he visited Paris. Two wears
later he made tour through Europe
and the Levant and also visited Egypt
and Palestine. On his return in 1871
he was called to the bar. Being of a
restless disposition, however. he soon
left for Russia, visiting likewise every
other country in Europe, as well as
Algeria and Tunis. and subsequently
the United States and Canada. He pub
lished an interesting account of his
wandcrings. In 1865 he undertook lis
first canoe voyage, and in the ensuing
year his memorable log appeared.
under the title of "A Thousand Miles
in the Rob Roy Canoe on the Rivers and
Lakes of Europe" This work passed
through thirteen editions in less than
twenty years. 1t was succeeded nv
various other accounts of canoe WOW.
ages, all of which enjoyed considera.
bic popularity Mr.. MacGregor was
twice elected a member of The London
school board. for the division OF Green.
witch; and he acted as chairman of the
industrial schools committee. rendering
signal service in that capacity. His
leisure he employed in contribu,ing
articles on marine propulsion and other
subjects to the reports of the British
association, and he worked on the COM
mittees for erecting various memorial
statues to public men. He married in
1878 daughter of Admiral Sir Richard
Caffin, X. c. Il. Mr.. MacGrepor had
been in failing health for some time he.
fore his death, and in consequence set
tied few years ago at Bournemouth.
London Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09
A FRIEND IN NEED.

Twas lazy, hazy sort Of day
A Sunday in early September
And Parson Pindar II was that preached
That is, If l rightly remetmber.
Outside, in the meadows aftermath
The bees droned in the clover,
In a dolce far niente" sort OF way,
For their summers work was over.
inside, the flies on the windowpane
Buzzed in a sleepy fashion,
Too listiess 10 search out the thin haired men
And tease them into passion.
The high-backed pews in the old stoae church
Were hardly made for DOING.
But here and there the pillars" mapped,
Lulled by the parsons pressing;
For in drowsy measure his sings tones
With the hum OF the bees was blended,
And old Deacon Badger fell fast asleep
Before the firstly was ended.
From "fourthly' to "hfthly'' the parson went
His steady way pursuing,
With "seventhly," "eighthly, brethren" and
The "ninthly' was just reviewing,
When a saucy breeze came over the hill
And set the leaves advancing,
And tumbled the clover then in at the door
With mischievous air came prancing.
II bristled the hair on the deacon's head
Till IL seemed 10 be cutting capers;
II iiried the leaves OF the hymb-books old
Next rumpled the parsons papers.
Then out OF the window il slipped away,
Bent on more merry confusion
Now the parson. his "ninthly" out of the way
Had reached at last the conclusion.
Now, finally, brc thrcn''-sowly he spoke,
Now, finally, f-nal-ly-oh, dear me"
To himself he said, as he wiped his specs
II Just had that finally near me-
Aloft in the gallery, dcmure and prim,
Sat little Patty Carson:
Not a word OF the sermon had she missed,
Or a gesture OF the parson.
But now she half rose and leaned DER the rail-
Her eyes on him anxiously bending
As he searched in vain for the missing link,
Between the ly's and the ending,
As he stopped perplexed-in u high-cracked
voice
She must either help or hinder
~Your finally, brethren, parson," she cried,
HAS just blown out OF the winder"
Elizabeth Flint Wade in Good Housekeeping.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

-"Olesoke has quit drinking ''Golc
cure?" mo. Copper. He got ninet,
days. indianapolis Journal.
-Elsie-"Did you know papa well be
fore you married him?" Mother (sadly
NO. dear, didn't Texas Siftings
Before you get in too big hurry
to get rich, sit down for a few minute.
and watch a fly that has got stuck fast
in honey.
The One Thing Needful. - Great
Politician-"What must l do to gain
the unanimous applause of the press?'
Great Head-"Die. Chicago Blade.
-He-"Don't you think I'm rawther
good looling?" She-''In a way" He
"What kind of way?" She-"Away
off N. Y. Herald.
Wanted Her Opinion. -She-"Your
roommate called on me last night" He
How do you like my new dress-suit?'
Smith. Gray & Co. S Monthly.
"A Poser.-TIe-"My ancestors were
gentlefolk when the Bullions were mar
ket gardeners" She-"Indeed? How
gentlefolk and-and-you--?" = De-
troit Free Press
MIR. Tilbow called to-day and re-
turned the umbrella yon loaned him
last week" did, eh? Well, by Jove.
] wonder what game that fellow is try
ing to play on me. Chicago News.
To be Used More Than Once The
Jeweler.-''Do you wish to have any in
itials engraved on the inside of this
ring?' The Summer Man-"O, no;
want it for summer engagement use. "
Brooklyn Eagle.
Woman has to wait until she is
asked before she can marry. She has no
voice in the matter until after the cere-
mony. Then she knows how TO make up
for los time. Boston Transcript
-Mr. Nagley-''l suppose you think
you never made a mistake since you
were born Mrs. Nagley-'I can't saw
that. but haven't made many since |
was married. kate Fields Washing
ton.
The Oftice-Boy lat $50 p my
Say, Mr.. Peters, I'm feeling real sick"
The Employer-"O, no, you're not You
mistake the symptoms. It's been de-
cided to postpone the game until to-
ow."-Chicago News Record.
George that we are engaged.
! have takeh out an insurance policy in
your favor" Ethel-"How thoughtful:
but why don't you get papa's consent,
Georges" George isn't an accident
policy."-N. Y. Herald.
Papa" said little Washington
girl, tell me story" well, I'll tell
you true story" II don't like true
stories" II don't know any other
kind" 80, yes, you do. Tell me bout
the last time you went fishin'. Wash
iugton Star.
Not Reassuring. -Jacques-"Mabe
feel very brave to-day: think now is
a good time for me to see your father"
Mabel-''Well, don't believe l would
to-day" Jacques-"Wby not?" Mabel
You'd better wait till you have your
old clothes on."-Boston Courier.
"A Misrepresentation Scene. rail-
road carriage in Wales)-Welsh Farmer
Ito dean of the Established church who
expects to be made a bishop soon WAS
you a curate?' Dean with plying con-
descension)-"I was curate once, my
good man." Farmer latter a pause)-
"Ah! Drink, suppose" (Tableau. y
London Graphic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09
Sure in Either Case.

you look thin and pale" observed
the family physician. You have been
paying too close attention to business.
Try a month or two at a watering
place"
Close attention to business may have
made me little thin" said the board
of trade man testify, but it has fat
tened my pocketbook enormously"
"A month or two at watering place
will cure that, too, "rejoined the doctor.
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09

COMPLIMENTS usually go out searching for
mates.-Det.oit Free Press.
j. A. JOHNSON, Medina, n. Y, sayss
"Hall's Catarrh Cure cured me- Sold by
Druggists, 15c
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09

Then, after they're taken, instead of dis
in a mild, easy, and natural way. There's
no chance for any reaction afterward. Their
help lasts Constipation, Indigestion, Bilious
Attacks, Sick or Bilious Headaches, and all
arrangements of the liver, stomach, and
bowels are promptly relieved and perman-
emily cured.
them always fresh and reliable, unlike the
ordinary pills in wooden or pasteboard
boxes.
And they're the cheapest pills you can buy,
for they're guaranteed to give satisfaction,
or your money is returned. You pay only
for the good you get.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09
German
Syrup"

Mr.. Albert Hartley of Hudson,
N. c., was taken with Pneumonia.
His brother had just died from it.
When he found his doctor could not
rally him he took one bottle of Ger
man Syrup and came out sound and
well. Mr.. S. B. Gardiner, Clerk
with Druggist ]. E. Barr, Aurora,
Texas, prevented a bad attack of
pneumonia by taking German Syrup
in time. He was in the business
and knew the danger. He used the
great remedy-Boschee's German
Syrup-for lung diseases. o
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09

EVERY trace OF salt rheum is obliterated
by Glenn's Sulphur Soap.
Hills Hair and Whisller Dye, so cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09

If yea can't lick man be lenient with his.
faults.-Texas SftugS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-09-09

WHEN burglar prizes epen safe and
does not find prize, it Is Il disagseeabie
surprise.
The morning call., 1892-01-25

thing or two. She was not born yesterday
Just a a bright and shining cstaclasm
seems inevitable the lady picks up a square
cloth like q sheet, sticks one corner i'm her
mouth, spreads the other two corners with
a slender reed when she has ready for the
purpose and To! she IS protected from OBJ
seTyatDn as though hidden behind "A huge
kite. When her abutiOns are completed she
backs away from the river under protection
Of her kite, and is soon lost IN the chapar-
raj, where she remains until her clothing
has dried IN the hot sun.
One is astonislcd to know upon what the
lower grade Of MeXicans live. There is no
beef except the oldest and leanest Of bulls.
They sometimes XIII cow, but it is only
when she is about 10 die on O'd age They
never kill a calf Sheep are too valuable
because of their wool. The only thing that
fills the place Of these is the goat. Goat
meat and goat milk are staples Of the Mexi-
can larder Then comes chickens and eggs,
which are always good, for the Mexican hen
never loses sight OF her chief end in life
But Of vegetables there are none to speak
The morning call., 1892-01-25
PEOPLE TALKED ABOUT.

Mrs. Cleveland is said to be in very deli
cate health. sac lives almost entirely on
milk and wine
Mrs. Stanley is exceedingly anxious that
her husband should write biography and
stand for Parliament.
Paul du Chaillu, the traveller. has been
laid up with grip at Chicago since the 10Th
OF December, but is gradully getting out Of
it.
Rider Haggard pTOnOuuces his name
'keeder," and the critics are beginning to
ask If his new African tale is going TO turn
his readers pale.
Gideon j. Tucker, once Secretary of New
York State. and forward Surrogate of
New York City, is understood to be prepar-
ing his recolectOns for publication.
+, HOpkinsOn Smith, the artist, author
and engineer is a man Of 80 years, some
what above the ordinary height, with iron
gray hair and the muStache Of a military
man.
The late Randolph Rogers, the celebrated
American sculptor, was one of the sleek aud
portly men that Caesar liked to have about
him. His shoulders were broad and his
chest immense.
The youngest of the prominent c]ergymen
of America il said to be Rev. Samuel A.
Elliott, son of President Elliott of Harvard,
aud successor to Rev. Brooke Heref0rd's
phi it in Boston.
hutuUI mas II ttdJ lHe laL6 senator NC
DOnald's son will contest the HoOsier states
mans will; but neither he nor his mother
can be persuaded by indianapolis reporters
to talk about the story.
One Of the most distinguished men in
point of looks in the United States Army
is Major and Inspector General Peter d.
Nroom. He iSs6 feet inches in height and
built on generous proportions.
Miss Van Lew, who was at one time the
Postmaster Of Richmond, paid her taxes the
other day like a good citizen. but at the
same time filed protest on the ground shat
she considered it a crime to tax women
without re resentatiOn.
DR.. Gautrelet If Vichy says that piece
of cotton wool stepped 10 a ) to 10 per cent
solution of pyrogallc acid and inserted in a
pipe or clgar-hoder will neutralize any
possible effects Of the nicotine in tobacco
without IN any way spelling its taste.
Sir Eyre Shaw, late Chief of the London
Fire Brigade, whose name was so unpleas-
antly introduced into the Colin Campbell
divorce case, has been succeeded by Cap
tain j, ). SimOnds. The salary Of the po-
sition is $4,000, and the incumbent gets
dwelling-hOuSe rent free.
The morning call., 1892-01-25
THE CHIYINGTON MASSACRE.
n Bloody ButChery Recalled by an Indian
Degradation Claim.

a Bloody ButChery Recalled by an Indian
Depreciation Claim.
Washington special to the Globe-Democrat.
An interesting case is pending in the
Court of Claims at Washington. 1t is
brought by Colonel John NJ. Chiyington of
Denver against the United States and the
Sioux Nation Of Indians for Indian depre-
dations committed in April, 1867. in Wyo-
ming. The claimant alleges that the Indians
stole 392 head Of oxen and twenty-three
head of horses, of the value Of So, $50. He
asks judgment against the Government and
Indians. Assistant Attorney General L. w.
Colby, in charge of the defense Of this class
OF cases, sets up counter claim and set-otf
on behalf of the Indians, alleging the mas
saCre of q large number of Indians, men,
women and children, at Sand Creek, Colo,
by Colonel ChivingtOn and his regiment on
November q, 1864, aud the destruction OF
property belonging to said Indians to an
amount far exceeding in value that OF the
claimants claim.
This is one Of the old historic cases and
was known as the "Chivingt0n" or "Saud
Creek massacre. 1t was reported at the
time that some 1900 Indians OF all ages and
sexes were killed and their scalps taken and
bodies mutilated by white men. Colonel
ChivingtOn, prior to his location in Denver,
was Methodist preacher and the presiding
elder for that church in the South Platte
County OF Nebraska for several years The
massacre Is agreed by all to have been one
of the most foul aud dastardly on record. A
special commission was appointed by the
President to examine into the matter, con-
sisting of General w. T. Sherman. n. j.
Taylor. John B. Henderson, General John
b. SanbOrn, Alfred II. Terry and others.
A Congressional committee was appointed,
after much discussion, to investigate the
case, composed of such eminent statesmen
as Senators Foster and DOolittle and
Honest Ben" Wade. A military commits
sion also investigated the massacre, sitting
seyenty-three days at Denver and Fort
Lyon, taking testimony and the evidence
given before this commission alone occupies
over 200 printed pages.
1t appears that the Indians, ut the request
Of Governor Evans then Governor of the
Territory Of Colorado. had come into Fort
Lyon for protection and had been located
on Sand Creek, about forty miles distant and
were under charge of the United States OH
GERS and agents. They were friendly, had
committed no depredations, and had been
The morning call., 1892-01-25

there for months subject to Government
control, with their families. wives ana chill
dren. The United States flags hoated over
the camp and white flag Also by direction
of the United States officers as an add-
tlopal pr9cautiOn. The evidence in the in
vestlgation shows that the Indians were
nearly defenseess aud unarmed as the
y nlted States officers had qUred them to
give up their guns before they went into
camp; that an attack was made on them
without warning, the women and children as
well as men killed and scalped, their ears
and noses cut off; chidrens shot ut their
mothers breasts, and the bodies mutilated
in the most horrible manner This case
will doubtless become leading one in this
branch of jurisprudence, involving as it
does the right of the Indians TO set off dam
ages sustained by them against the claim
ant, and to obtain judgment in their own
favor against the claimant fer injuries
committed against them. This and other
interesting questions will have to be finally
decided by me Supreme Court of the United
States,
The morning call., 1892-01-25
MONSIEUR DE PARIS.
Nervous Fear of BunglinR Causes the
Famous Headsman to Resign.


Star Sayings.
Delbler, the famous eXecutiOner, has re-
signed his post. Monsieur de Paris, as he
is called by the populace is paid a small
sum by the State, and is guaranteed pen
sion if disabled by illness or accident dur
ing the occupancy of his post In addition
he receives quite a large sum for the ex-
ecution Of each criminal who comes into his
hands, and has an expense allowance also.
OF late years there has been but one eX-
ecutOner for the whole nation of 81, 600 600
population, and Deibler has even made trips
on his particular business to Algeria to be-
head some unfortunate Arabs. He always
Travelled with his guillOtIne knife but the
scaftOldingS were lmproyiSed at the place Of
execution.
One reason which he himself alleges for
his resignation is that he was always
aft Cted with a nervous fear Of bungling,
and Lad acquired dlstaste tor his pro-
feSsiOn, because for days before he had an
execution to perform he suffered agOneS Of
dread least some accident should occur.
But it is thought that the real reason for
the resignation is that Deibler has amassed
4 fortune amounting 10 nearly 100000
francs (IOr there have been more executions
under President Garnet titan under PTesi-
dent Grevy), and wishes TO retire where he
is unknown and enjoy life. In Paris he can
never 90 anywhere without being TecOg-
nlZed and seeing women turn pale and men
hasten away to avoid meeting him, because
OF the superstition that it Is supreme bad
luck to meet the eXeCutiOner face to face.
The morning call., 1892-01-25

of. A few withered and scrawny turnps, a
few sDrouty potatoes, now and then
cabbage Of a siCkly klnd-and that is all.
The Mexican makes up for the deficiency
by free use Of frjoles (beans) and the var
iOus preparations in which chile so largely
enters. Chill con carne," "chi colOTow,"
and Eau chIlora," stew made Of young
goat meat and onions. which. by the way,
is not bad, are the chief astronomical
creations.
The chief meals Of the Mexican lower or
ders on the frontier are made at night In the
open air on The plaZas. This is true Of both
the LaredOs. Just about dusk the Mexican
reslaurateurs set their tables and bring on
their charcoal stoves. Everything is packed
in donkey carts. BY half an hour later they
are in full blast and the tables are crowded.
1t is the one meal Of the day. Those who
can afford a media" six centavos) can get
a huge plate Of frjoles covered with chilli
con carne. The dish is enough to satisfy a
human Of that stripe for twenty-tour hours.
Those who have a little more money can Get
coffee ana bread, but no butter. There is
no butter anywhere in Northern Mexico or
Southern Texas. The hotels put butterine
on their tables and call it butter. but no
body else attempts the cheat. The milk that