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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-12-05
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

When the Dutch destroyed all the
Glove trees on the Ternate islands sew
eral diseases never known before in
that region appeared and became cpl.
demic.
The pure white lotus is the oval
dower of Siam and is always berne be-
tore the king in state professions. For
n subject TO carry one or have one
carried before him is high treason.
The coIored people living in Berlin
held a festival in that city recently
which attracted many of the prominent
people of the capital. One of the best
speakers made an address, as became a
good adopted citizen, in eulogy of the
German emperor. Negroes in the ia
therland have reason to be content with
their lot. They are said to be received
on an equality with whites, and are
often called "brunettes."
The restriction that no member of
another feminine patriotic association
may join the order of the Daughters
of the Cincinnati has been removed, and
the society's doors are now open to all
eligible candidates. The membership
now numbers 10, while many papers of
new candidates are in course of exami-
nation. There is long waiting list,
and the number of applications aver
ages eight daily. OF late many Balti-
moreans have joined, indicating south
ern interest in the new organization.
The nerves of warm-blooded ami
mails telegraph information to their
brains at the rate of about $50 feet per
second. When anyone puts his hand
on hot iron he does not feel it until the
nerves have sent the message to the
brain, and in the interval his hand has
been burned. 1t is thought that this
would not be the case if the nerve mes
sage were transmitted with the inten-
sity and velocity of electricity trans
mitted over copper wire to brain act
ing with the promptness of Leyden
jar.
Food, to be properly digested,
should be we'll and thoroughly cooked.
The process of cooking promotes GER
tain necessary chemical changes, and
destroys a prolific source of disease.
Food and drink frequently contain
poisons which the long-continued APP
plication of heat will render innocuous.
The practice of recommending raw or
partially cooked meats is especially
bad. Such food is Il heavy tax upon the
digestive organs, and often acts as a
carrier for the virus of infectious dis
eases.
The average foreigners ignorance
Of things American was brought home
to traveller in Madrid this summer,
who was strolling through the streets
of that city III company with Spanish
gentleman of excellent education. The
two passed an inn on whose sign-board
wer painted the words: Casa Washing
ton" The Spaniard pointed it out to
his companion. "Ah, we think so much
of your Washington" he said. He
was the greatest man of our country"
The American at once felt the correct
thrill of patriotic pride. YES" con-
tinued the other, meditatively, his
books on Spain are delight, and his
| career here as minister made him to be
admired by ALL" The American caught
his breath, but wisely did not under
take to disabuse his friend of the i'm
preston that the greatest American
was Washington Irving.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-12-05

-Trusses for hernia we're known to
the Phoenicians 900 years before Christ,
as is shown by votive image recently
found at Soussa, in the possession of
DIR. Poucet, chief medical officer of the
French army in Tunis. The statuette
is of terra Gotta, representing the
Egyptian god Bizou; but around its
waist is an elaborate and efficient me
tallic truss. Various forms of hernia
are shown in the figure, which the
Lancet calls perfect museum of hernial
pathology.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-12-05

Prof. tanker, the famous orientalist,
one day received the copy of an msc:ip-
ton which friend and admirer of his
declared he had found in a medieval
tome. The sender asked him to de-
cipher the mysterious extract, prom
Using to forward the valuable old man
uscript as soon as he got it from its
owner, relative of his, The inscripe
ton ran as follows:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-12-05

Mrs. 3. -BridCet, have you turned
the gas on in the parlor, as l told your
New Domestic-Yis, mum; can't you
smell it? Boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-12-05

DRY rot" is the putrefaction of the
vegetable albumen in wood, and can be
prevented only by some process of hard
ening or extracting this element.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-12

for ten thousand DR.. Gilmores;y ct
during all his stay l exerted alIm Y
destinations to please Sidney Gil
more.
I played for him, sang my sweet
est songs for him, foated with him
through the mazes of the waltz, as
Lily played soft dreamy strains,
bewitched him with my gayest
smiles, decked myself in my most
bewitching costumes; in word |
lived that short week but for his
enjoyment. all under the plea of
near relationship.
Lily bore it all very sweetly and
if anyone noticed my bold atten-
tons to him, there was not a hint
of it, either Dy word or action.
When the day of his leaving came
and Lily asked me if would not
ike to drive him in her little basket
phaeton to the depot, foolish, sell
fish creature that I was, I gladly
assented and drove away with him
leaving Lily waving fearful adieu
from the porch.
Time and again he came, and
each visit but served to draw him
away from Lily to bask in my
smiles.
He was an exceedingly intelli-
gent man and l think he fully ap-
preciated my vain frivolous char
acter and strove many times to
shake off my influence, but all in
vain; he was powerless to resist
me and gradually succumbed to my
allurementS.
TO be continued.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-12
To be continued.

FROM time immemOrial the covering
of the head has been considered sign of
mourning. That is why the judge as
snmes the black cap when pronounclng
sentence of death. Jews also wear their
hats on all occasions in token of mourn
ing for the destruction of the Temple.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-12

ANAnS So OuI uuIIuS my IISC sea-
son, | gave my heart to my distant
cousin, George Winston. | loved
him with all the ardor of my warm,
young nature, and parted from him
with many tears and heartaches
l found my uncle's mountain
home very beautiful and truly
charming. AS we drove up the
maple shaded carriage way, wind
ing among beautiful flower beds
and playing fountains, | was COM
pletely intoxicated with the seen
cry. The hot dusty city that had
just left was so different.
My aunt, uncle and Lily we're
all in the sweet, cool, porch to
meet us, and gave us kind, hearty
welcome. | cannot tell you how
lovely in face and character Lily
was, but so fragile and ethereal
was she, that one could scarcely
think other as belonging to earth.
Her health was not good and gave
her parents much uneasiness, but
she was to marry young physician
from New York, who had already
become somewhat famous in his
profession, and they hoped he
would discover and eradicate what
ever disease had fastened upon her.
She was loneliness itself, her deep
blue eyes were innocent as a baby's;
her sweet mouth as sensitive as an
infants, was true index to her ten
der heart. 1t was impossible not
to love her; there was everything
about her to draw you to her; moth
ing you could have wished
changed.
She came in one morning when
| had been there a week, looking
so dainty and fair in her fresh
white dress, with pale yellow roses
nesting at her throat and in her
brown hair, and smiling brightly
she said, "Sydney is coming to-
night"
DR.. Sydney Gilmore was her af-
famed husband. | soon learned
that her guileless heart had gone
out to him as few girls love the
men of their choice.
All day there was smile on her
lips and happiness in her eye. She
went about singing softly little
snatChes of songs and as | listened
and watched her | did not wonder
that she had so young won a good
mans love.
DR. Gilmore came that evening.
Tall and straight as an arrow, with
dark wavy hair which fell in grace
full curves on his white, veined
brow, keen penetrating, gray eyes,
which when in deep thought were
somewhat cold, but when lighted
by smile were full of compassion
ate tenderness; large perfectly
formed mouth and teeth of dazzl-
ing whiteness. could but think
him one of the most attractive men
| had ever met.
He was rather quiet the first eve
ing of his visit, and | had never
felt greater impulse to lead the
conversation.
DR.. Gilmore listened with evil
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-12
W. N HALDEMAN, President of the great Louis

W. N. HALDEMAN, President of the great Louis
vile Courier-Journal, says:
DR.. WINTERsMITH-Sir: l waive a rule I have
observed for many years, the value of your rem
edy prompting me to say it cured two cases of
chills in my family after many other remedies
had failed. do not hesitate to express my be-
lief that your Chill Cure is valuable specific,
and performs all that you promise for it,
Very respectfully, WIN. HALDEMAN.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-12

ptS
Trains and Tampa
W.
niger Az
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1895-06-12

Why not use
Wintersnith' s?
80 years. sue
cess. Tried and
true. Sells on
it's merits, and
never fails to
cure. Take no
substitute.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

ing the release of the Spanish cruiser Infanta Isabel from national quarantine shows that then the government would not be as strict in such matters as the state board of health.
 It is reported that the Spanish man-of- war had never been disinfected and fu- mergated since having several cases of yellow fever on board last year until she was fumergated at the Mullet Key quarantine station. Dr. Porter says that this Is not the first time the state quar- antine agents have detained war ves- sel, for three admirals of the United States navy have been detained in Key West. and their fiagships at different times.
 There is no more danger this year, in Dr. Porter's opinion, of yellow fever being introduced into the state from Cuba than any season heretofore, as the same precautions are taken and the quarantine is rigidly enforced. Accord ing to the reports of the agent of the state board of health, stationed in Ha- Vana, there are at present fewer cases of yellow fever in Cuba than there was at the same time last year. Dr. Porter says that as soon as the Spanish govern ment begins massing troops in the sea- port towns then an epidemic may be looked for
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
IN THE MILITARY LINE
A Movement on Foot to Redistrict the Troops Colonel Clark Is Senior and Will
 Command at Mobile.

A movement is on foot among the military to re-district the Alabama state troops, which, if effected, will make Mobile, Birmingham and Montgomery headquarters respectively of the three panies nearer headquarters and lessen the expense of annual encampments, ex- cept when a brigade encampment is held, as will be done this year
 If the regiments are reformed all the north Alabama companies will then be in the Second regiment, with Birming- ham as headquarters. The companies then composing the Second regiment will be the Birmingham Rifles. Jefferson Vol unteers, Woodlawn Light Infantry, Huey Guards of East Lake, Bessemer Rifles. Thomas G. Jones Rifiemen of Vernon. Wheeler Rifles of Florence, Huntsville Rifles, Gadsden Rifles. Anniston Rifles. Woodstock Guards of offAnniston, Calhoun Rifles of Oxford, Talladega Rifles, War oirr Guards of Tuslsaloosa.
 By that arrangement the Montgomery companies will be transferred 10 the Third regiment
 Colonel Clark Senior.
 The matter of the seniority of colo nels has been definitely settled, it is un- derstood, and Colonel Clark will com mand the brigade encampment at LIo- bile. Col. Price Williams of the First regiment was senior until he resigned last summer, that honor then falling on Colonel Clark
 Second Lieutenant Walker of the Woodlawn Light Infantry has resigned for business reasons. An order for the election of his successor has been asked for
 An order for the election of a junior second lieutenant to take command of the Blountsville detachment of the Woodlawn Light Infantry has been re- ceived.
 An order for the election of a captain for the Thomas G. Jones Rhemen of Vernon has been issued. Captain Brad ley will probably be reelected. He Is now the senior captain in the Second regiment, and should he fail of re-elec- tion Captain Hart of the Huey Guards would be senior
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23

Vaudcnberg of Minneapolis In place of Dr. Birch, who resigned from the Lane seminary conference committee, the mod orator appointed Dr. J. l. Blackburn of Kentucky.
 Elder Hinckley of Philadelphia pre- sented a resolution requesting the com mittee on seminary control to inquire into and report to the next general assembly as to the rights of the Presbyterian church in the property now held by Un- ion Theological seminary.
 Dr. Chalfant of Pittsburg presented the report of the standing committee on foreign missions. The report recom- mended the reelection of the members of the board whose terms expired viz: William Paxton, D. D.; John o. Wells, D. D.; John Balcom Shaw, D. D.; David Gregg, D. D.. Elders William A. Booth, b M. kingsleY and Alexander Maitland.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
NO POSTS WILL PARTICIPATE, Says Commander Lawler, Referring to Con-
 federate Monument Dedication.

Grenn Bay. Wis. May 22.-Com- mander-in- Chief Lawler of the Grand Army of the Republic said last night ''I can safely say there will be no Grand Army posts at the dedication of the Con federate monument in Chicago Memorial Day. have not cared to rush into print on this matter, but I am on the side Of the Grand Army on this question, and although there is no objection on my part to ex-Confederate soldiers erecting such monument, can tell you now that no Grand Army of the Republic posts will participate in the dedication cere- monieS'
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
THREW OPEN THE DOORS.
The Executive Committee of Winston Coun
 ty Miss Takes an Important Step

The Executive Committee of Winston Coun-
 ty, Miss, Takes an Important Step.
 Meridian, Miss, May 22.-(Special.- The democratic executive committee of Winston county has called a mass meeting, to be held at Louisville on Aug ust to select delegates to the state con- vention. A double primary for the se- lection of county candidates was or dered. The committee threw open the doors for the return to the party of those who have strayed off to the popu- lists. and propose to grant the right to vote in the primaries to those who iden- tify themselves again with the demo- cratic party.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
That Italians Are Forced to Work in the Po-
 cahontas Mines.

Washington. May 22-Yesterday the department of state, at the instance of Baron Fava, the Italian ambassador, telegraphed the governor of Virginia that 125 Italians, who had contracted in New York to work for the Southwest Virginia Improvement company as stone cutters, 1t was represented, were being i'll treated, deprived of food and delayed by force at Pocahontas; that the company was en- deavoring to force them 10 work in the coal mines in the place of the striking miners contrary to their contract, and that Virginia troops were coercing them. The department requested the governor to institute a prompt investigation and give due protection in case of need
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
Distineuished Party Prospecting.

Charlotte, s. C., May PA party of distinguished people were in this city to- day in special train of the Seaboard Air line, which was in charge of MT. Rhodes. special agent. The party is ex- amining the character of the territory to report on it's availability for settlement by emigrants who want to move to the United States from Scandinavia. MT. E. J. Johnson of New York Is at the head of the party
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
Massachusetts at Atlanta.

Charlotte, s. C., May 22.-A private let ter received here from member of the Massachusetts legislature says the com mittee on expenditures of that body has reported a bill making an appropriation of $25,000 for the representation of the state at the Atlanta exposition, and au- thorizing the governor to appoint com- mittee of three men and two women to take entire charge of it, and the bill will undoubtedly pass
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
MISS HERBERT PRESENTED
At the Queens Drawing Room Yesterda,
 Rescrirtinn of liar Tnilet

At the Queens Drawing Room Yesterday.
 description of Her Toilet
 London, May 22-Miss Herbert, daugh- ter of the United States secretary of the navy, was presented at today's drawing room. Miss Herbert wore plain white satin and carried a bouquet of white roses. Her drapery was ivory satin, pet ticoat embroidered with silver butter lilies. She wore a court train of pale blue silk, velvet hanging from her shoulder and having a deep border of point blue. Her ornaments were a soli- taire necklace and pendant and hair or naments, all diamonds
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
Southern Presbyterians.

Dallas, Tex, May 22.-The organic union question was settled amid great enthusiasm this morning in the South ern general assembly. There was a most remarkable scene and the measure passed unanimously. the principal ad- vocate of union, Rev MT. Walton of Georgetown, Ky, seconding the motion to adopt the report of the committee on bills and overtures.
 The assembly was called to order promptly at a. m. The minutes were read and approved.
 The bills and overtures committee re- ported, advising no action on overtures asking for a change in the lcenseure of candidates for the ministry.
 Dr. Graham. chairman of the commit tee on bills and overtures, in a new and conciliatory speech, presented the re- port of the committee on overtures on the subject of organic union. It said. This assembly does not deem it wise to agitate these questions at this time, and places on record its sentiments of sincere regard and Christian affection for that honored branch of the great Presbyterian church, with whom We now have closest fraternal relations" Both sides are agreed that this is the best paper that could be adopted. It renews the assembly's desire that plans of cooperation in Christian work, both at home and abroad. which has been dSTeeu tO Dy OGT TtSpSCtlFe dSSefn DileS, may be always faithfully and cordially observed by both churches"
 The committee on home missions re- ported The majority Recommended Rev. R. H. Fleming of Lynchburg, Va, for secretary. The minority was in fa- vor of continuing Dr. Craig. The assem- bly refused to debate this question in executive session, and Dr. Pritton H. Pogue chairman of the committee. sup ported the nomination of the commit tees.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
The Northern Assembly.

Pittsburg. Pa, May 22.-In the general assembly the moderator announced the following additions to the special com mittee on theological seminary control:
 To fill vacancies-Dr. George W. F. Birch of Newark. Robert H. Hnckley of Philadelphia. and Thomas Ewing of Pittsburg; additional members-Dr. Francis C. Montfort of Cincinnati, Dr. W. H. Hubbard of Auburn. Ex-Gov. James A. Beaver of Belle Fonte. Pa. c. v.
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
MERIDIAN SENDS DELEGATES.
Strong Sentiment Among Her Business Men
 in Flavor of Sound Currency.

Meridian, Miss, May 22--Special)- At meeting of the board of trade and cotton exchange today H. M. Street, A. s. Johnston and c. W. Robinson were selected as delegates to represent Merid- ian in the sound money convention at Memphis. There is an exceedingly strong sentiment among the buiness men of Meridian in favor of a sound currency and a bimetalic league will be organ ized with the view of promoting that interest
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
AS TO YELLOW FEVER.
Views of Dr. Porter, Health Officer of
 Florida.

Jacksonville, Fla, May 22-Dr. Jo- seph T. Porter. state health officer. ar
 rived in the city this morning from Rev West and Tampa. Dr. Porter thinks there is no chance of the passage of any bill by the Florida legislature to abolish the state board of health and place the supervision of all quarantine matters in the state under federal control The ac. ton of the federal government in order
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
Diplomatic Relations Resumed.

London, May PA dispatch from Yo- kohama to the Globe says diplomatic re- lations between Japan and China have been resumed. MT. Hayashi, vice-secre- tary of foreign affairs, has been ap- pointed minister at Pekin. Bokuyeilko has been appointed acting premier of
Birmingham age-herald., 1895-05-23
THE FIRST STEP
Toward the Erection of BiTmingham's Steel
 Plant-Contracts for Boilers Let.

The first practical step has been taken toward the erection of the steel plant by the Birmingham rolling mill The contract for making the immense boilers has been let to the Birmingham Boiler works, and the gigantic machinery to make these boilers is now being put in place.
 For some days it has been known that the Birmingham rolling mill would cer- tainly erect a steel plant of large pro- portions near the mill, and the com munity has been waiting expectantly for some tangible evidence, and now it has come. This first step will give an im- petus to trade in Birmingham, for the construction of the machinery neces- sarily gives employment to a number of skilled machinists, and their earnings and expenditures adds to the volume of business. It is now a race between Bir- mingham and Bessemer for first honors