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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17
BITS AND BREVlTlES.

THE devil taught men how to make
whisky. Horn.
THERE is nothing elevating about
the saloon; its whole tendency is down
ward
DARE to do right because it is right,
and condemn the wrong because it is
wrong.
some babies are brought up on the
bottle, and a good many men are
brought down by it.
THE poverty of a parish can be esti-
mated by the number OF rumshops the
people in it support.
A Nova SCOTIA district w. c. T. U.
recommends members of the union to
attend trials Were women or girls are
defendants.
TOTAL abstainers command the most
responsible positions in factories,
mines, on railroads, and in all places
where cool heads and steady nerves
are needed. food Health.
The Brewers Journal says the
amount of capital engaged in brew
cries is now nearly, if not quite, as
much as that of the shareholders in
joint stock banks.
Ir can hardly be said that the out
look for the solution of the liquor
problem is hopeful 50 long as poor
man finds it easier to get drink than
| to get some thing to eat.-Young Mems
! Era.
REV. JAMES HUNTER. in the Scottish
Reformer, in an able article on the
Gothenburg system gives police stats
tics showing that during the years
1sS0-9l, while the population in.
creased SO per cent. the arrests fo.
drunk enness increased II per cent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17
PROTECTED BY MOSQUITOES.
Gold In a South American River That Cam
not he Mined.

not he Mined.
Gold in plenty may be found in the
sands of the Volador river. a stream of
moderate volume that falls from the
snow line of the Sierra de Santa Marta
in South America, but though the low
land region and the river bed where
the precious metal abounds in fabu-
lous quantities are easily accessible,
the mosquitoes are so thick and ter
rible there that all attempts to rife
the sands of their gold have SO far
failed.
Elisee Reclus, the celebrated French
geographer, was the first to explore
the plain about the Volador's mouth.
He had thought of esta blishing an
agricultural colony In the fertile low
lands, but found the plague of insects
SO unbearable that he was forced to
beat retreat and abandon his prof.
ect
He was the discoverer of this won
derful stream, whose waters sweep
over sands which are literally golden.
lie told the news to the French vice
consul at Rio Hacha, and this official
obtained the concession of this Edo
RADIO. The dangers he was to en-
counter he knew perfectly well. He
took with him when he set out an in
geniously constructed gauze tent of
large dimensions.
For two days he tried to live under
its shelter and watch the operations
of his workmen, who toiled in the
sitting heat, clothed in thick gar
ments, and protected by heavy boots,
gloves and wells. At the end of the
second day, however, both employer
and employees gave up the struggle
and retreated.
The next to try to wiring fortune
from these auriferOus sands was an
Italian, who obtained permission from
the vice consul The Italian laughed
at the idea of mosquitoes driving any
one away from place where gold
could be picked up almost by the hand
full He started out with party of
six, who shared with him his belief,
and SO they took along no special pro-
lection again st the insects. They en-
dured for less than half an hour the
awful torture, and then left They
found their way back to Rio Hacha
with difficulty, for the eyes of five were
so badly swollen that they were blind,
Yet there are human beings who can
venture with impunity into this gold
mine whose guardian demons are mos.
quitoes, and these are some of the saw
age natives of the mountains from
whose rocky sleeps the river falls.
These savages, who are mosquito
proof, are rendered SO by their bodies
being covered with the scales of lep-
rosy. Strange to say, the mosquitoes
will not touch them. But neither gold
nor the fascination of civilization will
tempt them to labor.
1t is an old and true saying that one
might as well try to get along without
fdrs in the Arctic regions as without
mosquito nets in the tropics. Mos.
quito nets seem to have been of little
avail, however, in the Instances re-
lated. The insects are said to have
been most unusually venomous and
they come in such myraids that they
have the appearance of mist hanging
over the waters of the river The in
tense pain and action of the poison on
the system speedily drive the strongest
mad. -Pearson's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17
DREADFUL TREE OF DEATH.
A Strange Product of Jaws and It's Amer
lean Prototype.

lean Prototype.
A gentleman who visited Java has
sent very singular tree to his sister,
who resides in Savannah. 1t is called
the tree of death. He says that the
natives described to him that there
was singular tree called the Kali
MUjGh. Its breath would kill birds,
and even human beings. One day,
when he was chasing a bird of para
disc, he noticed that it dropped sud
denly to the ground, under a tree.
He examined the tree, and be-
gan himself to feel strangely,
as the odors from its leaves be-
gan to be inhaled by him. His
head swan, and ringing sounds came
to his ears, as though he were being
chloroformed. He fastened away from
it, but procured specimen and sent it
to America, which, it is said is the first
one transplanted in our soil. What a
striking illustration this is of the tree
of death which has been planted in our
fair America by the distiller! 1t has
leaves for the blighting of the nations.
see the young, the middled-Hged, the
old, chasing the birds of pie, Ire and
then falling down beneath the dark
shadow of this baneful tree, to die
there never to rise again. Would that
we might lay the ak at the root of this
tree.-Rev. E. S. Ufford.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17

feel our superiority or otherwise. Just
how much does alcohol interfere in
this balance of powers? 1t
clearly can not lessen the pow
er OF outside influence which
harms us; it can as clearly not
increase our own powers in so far as
they enter into this conflict with the
outside world-it rather makes us less
skillful and able. What can it do,
then? 1t can deceive US. 1t dulls our
appreciation of powers outside of US
until they seem so much smaller that
we are sure we can conquer them, and
so we gain a feeling of satisfaction.
Nine-tenths of those who take strong
drink seek this feeling in 'alcohol.
This is their refreshing" at eventide,
their rest from the days cares" their
forgetfulness of sorrows; but it rests
upon a deceit, and at the least trial
falls into ruin. He who to-day forgets
Is not any stronger tomorrow, and so
is constantly tempted to a new appeal
to his false friend until his senses
are so dulled that every duty is forgot
ten. His hottest interests are but
enduoWS Oh mlSI before MS eyes, ana
he knows nothing more but thirst for
the deceittul drink. Even the defend
ers of alcohol at last call halt; but
they have forgotten that the first steps
are much more easily undone than the
later ones, when the brain has in a
measure lost its power to control.
They do not forget through malice,
but because they have not rightly I'M
derstood the physiological effect of al
cohol.-Dr. Fustus Gaule, in Popular
Science Monthly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17
THE MAGUEY PLANT.
Some OF the Uses of the Century Cactus
in Mexico.

Some OF the Uses of the Century Cactus
i'll Mexico.
OF all the products of Mexico none is
more curious and interesting than the
maguey or so-caAed century plant On
the great plains outside the City of
Mexico thousands of acres are covered
with magueys planted in long rows at
regular intervals. The uses of the
maguey are manifold. The leaves are
used for matching the houses of the
poor; the spike at the end of the leaf
furnishes with the fiber attached to it,
a needle and thread ready for use; pa
per is made from the pulp, and Irvine
from the fiber, and the wood is en-
portant of all is pulque, the national
drink of Mexico. This is made by fer
menting the juice of the Agave Ameri-
cana or maguey. Enormous quantities
of pulque are drunk, a train laden with
the liquor leaving Apam daily for the
City of Mexico. Most of the crimes
committed by the natives are to be at.
tributed to over-indulgence in pulque,
or some of its kindred products. To
an unframed taste it is not a very pre-
possessing drink. 1t looks like milk
and water, and smells like rancid meat.
But it is said to be wholesome, the
Mexican attributing as many virtues
to it as the Scotchman does to whisky.
The Agave Americana, the juice of
which on fermentation yields pulque,
also produces mescal, a strong alco-
holic spirit distilled from its root.
The sugar cane yields by distillation
strong intoxicant to which the ap-
propriate name of aguardiente (burn-
ing water) is given. Arthur mixers
| lev in Chautauuuan
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17
Don't Work Well Together.

The secretary of the Bible society
in Fayetteville, O., in report says:
Thirty-tive years ago we had thirty
distilleries in our county and no
churches. No we have thirty churches
and no distillery. The two institu-
tions do not work well together. In
fact, where the rum traffic is flourish
ing-as in Ireland, for instance-the
most prominent buildings are likely to
be poor-houses, prisons, hospitals and
lunatic asylumS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17

In Partisan omnibus, an ill-bred
male passenger made grimace when
a very stout old lady got in. Hippo
potamusr he exclaimed under his
breath, but so loudly that the old
lady heard him. ''Sir," she said, you
know an omnibus is like Noah's Ark;
it takes in all the animals-even dom
xeysP'-Youth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-10-17
HAPPINESS AND ALCOHOL.

Scientific Explanation OF the Eject of
Stimulants on the Mind.
The body uses its powers in resist
ing the outside forces which act upon
it. Normally, there is balance be-
tween body and environment. If en-
viron nent prevails we are discour-
aged; if.we are able prevail, our spir-
its rise and our happiness grows. And
it is not for the moment only, but we
compare the accumulated impressions
OF the powers outside Of us with the
powers which our brains develop, and
are happy or unhappy according as we
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

ed at various times 10 the United states
embassies At Paris. Berlin. and 81. Peters
burg. declared IN az Interview last nsh'
that he was heartily ashamed. WINE MAX
Ing the passage OF the canal 10 tnio~
how the Americans banged the biz urum
and blew the trumpet. when they had not
vet built the Nicaragua canal, nor al
lowed any one else 10 do so. In the mean
time Germany. saying nothing, had piou-
dod along. and when the canal was fea'y
Il was opened and the world was invited
10 View II.
This impression Is largely shared ny
the naval officers OF other countries. Inc
entire Arrangements were perfect. ana the
Germans have shown tho visitors from
all nations, without the least indication
Of Partially. the utmost attention.
1t is expected that the Emperor VIII
nay a visit TO the Columbia tomorrow
The representative Of the United Press
went on board the San Francisco to-day.
The accident which occurred on one 0.
her steam launches yesterday was caused
by tho blowing out Of the head or her
boiler. Little damage was done 10 the
vessel or her fixtures. -Four persons were
hurt. but none OF them seriously, hot
one OF them being placed on the sick-nst
EMPEROR TO VISIT THE NEW YORK
WASHINGTON. ID. C.. June 2.-Secre-
tary Herbert to-day received canic-
gram from Admiral Kirkland, dated Mel
stating that the boiler OF one OF the
launches OF the cruiser san Francisco 'hot
the Columbia, as enormously reporieol
had exploded. iniuring three men. not
seriously. however.
The Admiral also stated that the Ger
man Emperor had expressed desire TO
visit the flagship New York and as ms
vessel was under orders TO leave kie} to-
day for New York Secretary Herbert de-
cided 10 allow her 10 stay there several
days longer TO enable the Emperor TO
inspect her.
The Columbia will start for nome at
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23

Chlckahominy arrived here this morning
from Liverpool.
Miss Mary Crew. OF nichmond and MISS
Ioveiing Ewing. OF Prince Edward coIn-
IS. are visiting Mrs. W. r.. Rouse. In TINS
ci,r.
Mrs. J. j. ODonnell is visiting relatives
In Richmond.
Miss Lillian Cox and Miss Jessie Bailey
OF Richmond. spent yesterday with friends
In this city.
Mr.. nnd Mrs. A. ID. Redo. OF Richmond.
arc visiting Mr.. and Mrs. j. W. Foley
in this city.
Mrs. G. r. Brown. OF Richmond. IL visit
ing Mrs L.. X. Vaughan. in this city.
Miss Jennie V. Kelley. OF Richmond. rs
visiting Misses Lo,iise and Nellie ODon-
nell. in this city.
Miss Bessie OSullivan. Of Richmond. Is
the guest OF her brother. SIR. T.. W. O sui
Ivan. In this city.
Miss Lucy Brown. of New York. is here
on visit 10 Miss Ethel Clay.
Misses Sallie and Elizabeth Clarke. OF
this city. are visiting friends in Washing
to..
MiSs Helen Dickinson has returned 10
her home. in Louisa county. after Il visit
TO Mrs. G. J.. PutZel. in this city.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
Excursion 10 the Natural bridge.

4 number Of wel-known ladies have ar
ranged for an excursion 10 the Natural
Bridge for the benefit q. the Day Nur-
sarV md Free Kindcfcarien. In addition
% the attractions OF the Natural Bri &c
persons viii have the opportunity OF
visiting tae wonderful natural curiosity,
Isabella Stairway. This curious freak OF
nature IS well worth going 10 the
bridge 70 see, even II there were no other
attractions Within few minutes walk
% the hotel you enter a natural doorway
IN the side Of the mountain. after going
q few yards you begin TO ascend u wind
ing stairway. overhead are the usual
Curiosities found In such pisces. At the
top Of this spiral stairway you come out
on the side OF the mountain lar away
from the point Of entrance.
The chap rons are MIS-. G. L. Walford'
SO east Clay street. Miss Lizzie Grattan,
81 east Franklin street. and alternate
chaperon Mrs. George 4. Lyon, us east
Franklin street. and the following lady
patroncsses: Mrs. Joseph Bryan, Mrs.
Herbert Claiborne. Miss Mara Blair, Mrs.
Reginald Glhsm. Mrs. Bland Smith. Mrs.
Frank II. Mcclure. Mrs. W. J. Westwood,
Mrs. 4. Il. Wayt, Mrs H. T.. Boswell,
Mrs. NJ. H. Rosenbaum. Mrs. George l..
CLANCY. Mrs John W. Wilbur. Mrs. W.
=. DeSlussurc Miss J. X. Logan. Miss
Lulie Noting. Mss Emily Noting. Miss
Stevenson. Miss Robinson. Miss Nellie
Dickinson. Miss annie Moore. Mrs.
George Marshall Mrs Or. Harrison. and
Mrs. Albert Bruce.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
4 PROSPEROUS BUSINESS.
Sold Boat-LOads OF Vegetables Al
legged 90 Have Been stolen.

legged 20 Have Been stolen.
NEWPORT NEWS. VA, June 22.-(Spe-
clal John White, Carter Jordan, and
Robert Wallace (colored) are in jail here.
awaiting trial for the wholesale theft OF
cabbage, potatoes. and other trucking pro-
ducts from Mr.. l.. \. Dean. a prosperous
farmer living on the western branch OF
the Elizabeth river, in Nansemond coun-
~ White. Jordan, and Carter have been
doing a good business In Newport News.
They brought vegetables here in small
fishing and cold them on the
streets. Nobody thought for a moment
that the men were selling stolen goods.
Mt Dean has been missing produce from
his farm for some time. AT last the rob-
berries became SO frequent and so ex-
tcnsiye that he decided TO mark a num-
Der Of cabbage-heads. In the hope that
this might lead 10 the detection or the
thieves Ills ruse was successful. Ysster-
day afternoon he came here. and found
some OF bis cabbdges on sale. lie told his
story 20 an officer, and soon afterward
White was arrested. The other two
negroes escaped. but they were captured
near Deep creek this morning by Sheriff
Milstea6. They had a boat-load OF Mr..
Deans vegetables near the spot where
they were arrested. The three men will
have hearing Monday morning
Among those who will take part IN
the programme In connection with the
public installation OF Masonic officers at
Johnson's opsra-Iiouse Monday night rs
Miss Carrie Strause. OF Richmond. She
will recie.
The Chesapeake and Ohio steamship
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
EN0LUTiONs AT KEEL.
hham battle In the iiaiiic-american
ships Much Admired.

. KEEL june The weather this morn
ing was hue, cool breeze was blowing,
the ships IA the bay were dressed al an
rasy hour and the harbor was fun OF
are ana color. At o'clock the training
thi2s OF The German squadron steamed
pe' 10 sea and hair an hour later the
uanveuNfng feet. In company with the
tpyh Yacht HohenzOllern. with the EN-
yeioF on board. followed. Close behind
~NeHe S"iis came a number OF excursion
steamer. crowded with guests.
rue eFoluuons. which included sham
. .a''ie. TOOK place in that part of the Bal-
! " slhs between the German mainland
ena The Danish Islands.
Ihe manoeuyring fleet returned 10 the
.etDor az noon Their eyolutions were
llfhly successful.
ane vessels Of the American squadron
sa'e continued 10 BE- objects Of admira-
.,vh ana curiosity TO the officers OF all
Oi the assembled fleets, who almos, with
put exception. have Inspected them. The
tohsehsps OF opinion is that the San
JFancisco IS the neatest. cleanest and
Emarteat snap in the harbOr, and the Co
bumDia one OF TIE finest and best
All OF 'hr toieign naval officers speak In
the highest terms Of the courtesies ex-
bended 10 Them during their stay here.
The American and French ships sailed
Ut midnight 1hey were boarded by the
pfhctrs OF the Russian squadron. who
heartily wished their French hosts bon
voyage. The Russians were entertained
with the utmost hospitality. champagne
constituting large share 81 the refresh
tnents served.
NICARAGUA CANAL.
Lieutenant Ward, who has been attach
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
SOUTHERN RAILWAY.
THE COaPANy's PROPOSITION TO
THE COUNCILS OF NORFOLK.
what Rights and Privileges Arc ne
strcd-Coufrrencc of Committees
Dizziness Meas Mecfn|-'h""ce-
vcptx 20 Go 10 Newport News.

NORFOLK. VA, June 2.-CspeciaL)--
The proposition Of Mr.. Samuel Spencer
president OF the Southern Railway COM
many. 10 the councils OF Norfolk was re-
ceiyed here this afternoon.
The company can, at It's option, acquire
enough property for its use, provided the
city will lease certain other waterfront
property desired by It.
After setting forth the property desired
the proposition says. The city of Nor
folk shall grant, 50 FAR as 1t legally can.
20 the Southern Railway Company and to
the Norfolk and Carolina Railroad
Company, If the Southern Railroad Com
pany uses the Norfolk and Carolina rail-
or any portion thereof, as above, or TO
any railroad company which the South
ern Railway Company controls by lease,
ownership or otherwise, the same rights
now and in future which it now grants
or may hereafter grant TO other corpora
tions or to firms or individuals for the
laying and operating OF railroad tracks in
the streets Of the city OF Norfolk.
ESTABLISH \ TERMINUS.
Upon these conditions being compiled
with by the city Of Norfolk the Southern
Railway Company viii establish a ter
minus, independently and IN its own
rights. upon the waters Of Norfolk har-
Dor or vicinity. and provide there steam
ship piers. wharves. and other facilities
necessary for coastWise and foreign ship
ping. and also establish in Norfolk, upon
the property above described, railway
and steamboat terminus for local traffic
to and from the city OF Norfolk. and open
IT'S lines through these termini TO the
merchants Of Norfolk. and open its
wharves and piers for foreign and coast
wise shipping or on before January /, 1896;
provided your assent TO these conditions
shall be made effective before July 18th
next.
40 ACTION TAKEN.
The special committee Of the councils
which has this property in hand VAS
in conference several hours to-nieh, with
the committees Of the different business
organizations OF the city. when the latter
urged the acceptance Of the proposition.
without coming TO any conclusion, how
ever. the conference adjourned and the
whole matter viii come up before a 'po-
cial meeting of the councils, TO be held
In the near future.
After the conference had adjourned the
businessmen held a meeting and adopted
a resolution urging the councils to con-
slider favorabiy the Southern's PROPOSE
ton.
\ telegram from one Of the officials or
the Chesapeake and Ohio railroad was re-
ceived last night. Offering very iiatterinS
inducements to the Southern TO make It's
deep water terminus at Newport News
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
SEASON OF EXCURSIONS.
Trip 10 Cobb's Island Announced
Several MoOnIighss. Also.

This is the season Of excursions. on
next Thursday evening the ladies OF the
Free Dispensary and Maternity Hospital
viii run a moonlight on the PocaSntas
for the benefit of that worthy institution.
4 band of music will be along. and there
will also be music by the grand orchestrion
on the boat.
The Virginia Navigation Company will
give one OF its delightful excursions 10
Cobb's Island. leaving Richmond Saur-
day. July 9Th, at 10 T.. NJ. and arriving
here Monday morning, July Sth. at >
o'clock. Cobb's Island Is said TO have the
finest and safest beach on the At
lantic coast. Refreshments Will be served
on board the steamer and music will be
furnished by the orchestrion. The Poca-
hontas will BE- used for the trip.
Messrs Niche and Adams viii conduct
one Of their seaside Trilby excursions TO
Norfolk, Virginia Beach. and Ocean View
to-day Train leaves the Byrd-Strcet
Station al $50 this morning.
The Chesapeake and ohio will also run
an excursion to Old Point to-day. a spe-
cLil fast train leaving here at 9 o'clock.
a delightful excursion Ia being planned
20 West Point Toy July ith. On The same
day the Southern Hallway Company will
run special train to Powhatan Court
house on account OK the laying If the
| cornerstone Or the Fowhatan troop
monument.
quite a charming moonlight excursion Is
to be conducted on the Pucahoutas 10y tho
Circle Of Industry OF Centenary Methodist
church TUESDAY evening. The trip TO
Dutch Gap and return VIII be- made. and
supper ana refreshments. including crabs.
etc, VIII be- served on the boat.
ON the same day an excursion party
Will go up - Natural Bridge and LeXing-
ton for week sojoum.
The ST. Johns German Sunday-schoors
excursion TO Ashland takes place to-mor-
row. The 50-cent tickets viii be good on
the Il 81. train.
The annual picnic u the Pino-Street
baptist Sdnday-school viii Doe he'd at
Providence Forge Tuesday. Trains Will
leave the Chesapeake and Ohio depot at .
O'Clock sharp
Young's Pond IS now open for day or
| night engagements.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
-sHEEP-KILLTNG DOGS
MANASSAS.
The Recent kiIIing-A Terrible
Fight between Farmers.

MANASSAS. VA, t,Jne 22.-(Special.)-
The remains Of William Bodne the man
who was shot and killed at Nokesville
yesterday, were buried in the cemetery
here to-day. Ball, the man who fired the
fatal shot, Is now in jail. He has very
little 10 say about the affair now. The
further examination will be held on Mon
day. June 2ith. and Ball will probably be
released on bail.
4 fight occurred between two farmers
on Wednesday last near Brlelsville, this
county. which may prove fatal TO one
Of them, Robert Reeves by name. HIS
antagonist, James Hensley, beat him IN
very severely with a rock. held in his
hand. and w TO the present time Reaves
has not regained consciousness The
fight was due to some trouble over the
trespassng OF stock. Hensley was ar
rested yesterday, but released on personal
bond to appear on June 18th. Reaves will
either improve or die. the physician thinks
In that time
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1895-06-23
KNIT UNDERWEAR.

No reason why you should not
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as cheap as this
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Ladies' Vests. crochet neck and arms,
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Ladies' Swiss Ribbed Crochet Neck and
Arms Vests. &c.
ladies' Richelieu Ribbed Vests. crochet
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Full line OF Chidren's Vests.
FROM y TO , O'CLOCK
1900 Children's Swiss Ribbed Vest lie.