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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
TEMPERANCE.
THE LITTLE SENIOR.
ATraSical Tale Of Intemperance from
Old Mexico.

ATragical Tale Of Intemperance from
Old Mexico.
And here is Rosita! Come in and
drink with us"
No, gracias, l cannot. The sonora is
very i'll and must take babysita home
for a nap"
What? No vacation on a feast day?'
Just little of the pulque, Rosita -
You will be better for it."
Rosita hesitated. She looked from
the inquiring blue eyes of her little
charge to the dreamy, dark face of
Jose, or Pope, as she atfectionateIv
called him. A crowd of her friends,
clad in gay sash and bright ''zarape"
were assembled in pulque shop and
were celebrating their holiday in the
usual manner. The milky drink made
from the maguy plant is free as water
on feast day. The plant is robbed of
its heart, the sap of the leaves dipped
out and "pulque" (poolly), the strong
drink of the country, finds its way
over lovely land to rob its people of
homes, hearts and happiness.
After all she thought, Il have
very hard time. The sonora can never
know if l take just a drop" No, she
could not deceive so good a mistress.
"Gracias," she replied, with bright
smile at Pope, Il feel good enough now,
l need no pulque."
just then Baoette touched Pepe's
arm. Babette with wreath of roses
upon her flaming hair.
Let her 60" she whispered Then,
with toss of her pretty head, she said,
tauntingly: "Rosita fears the Eng
fish sonora, Rosita eats and drinks
only at the senora's bidding" And, in
a moment more, no one knew how,
Rosita was in their midst, and they
were drinking TO her health, and the
little senior was being fondled and
petted by a motley throng.
But the pulque had already fol-
lowed its fatal path and found Rositas
reason, and when she told her lover
that her duty was only to the little
senior, he said, with one of those
glances only possible from Pepe's eyes:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29

Turning first sods; laying founda-
ton stones; opening bridges, hospitals,
libraries, museums and other public
buildings; christening and launching
ships; assisting at bazars; presiding at
public meetings and dinners; organic
ing funds for benevolent purposes and
attending to the proper administration
of them; patrOnizing a multitude of in
situations and enterprises, and taking
active interest in their management
and Development; preparing and de-
livering hundreds of speeches; receiv-
ing addresses and replying to them; re
viewing troops and fleets; visiting hos
pitfalls; representing the nation on inn
portant occasions throughout Europe;
entertaining foreign royal visitors
bearing in mind the birthday of every
royal parsonage in Great Britain and
on the continent, and dispatching
suitable congratulations; attending of
iicially and unOfiicially, balls, concerts
and innumerable other entertainments
performing these many and varied
duties with minute discretion, so as
never to be associated with failure,
never to interfere, directly or Indirect
ly, with any of the myriads Of public
and private interests, and never TO cause
friction or to create animosity-if this
by no means comprehensive catalogue
of royal duties is not sufficient TO excite
pity, whatever will?-Loadon Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
MISS GUILFORD'S vow.
Said She Wouldn't Speak for Fifty
Years, and Now She Can't Talk.


sara she wouldn't Speak for Fifty
ears an" NO" she can't T"lk.
ne people Ill 'lle southern part OF
ii"ilt"IN county Me- are ueePly inter
cs'eu III Pecullar HlaIauy Whlch al
Il''9 W l9S EN- e'Iellce " tlIlloIu' an aSeu
woman ol East bIuehlN' VINO mas nov
u''eIeu d wore OF any audlple SOUND
4oi 'o years. Inc orlglhal reason fof
"''l9S "ullIoIu eechIeSSllesS was an
S'i "'c"uSe sue coulo NOT marry ihe
man Vi heI cholce' Nheh she was ~
t"'H o''' SIG zen III loNe Win Nllllah
2lillPSoh' ihe village SchooImastef'
lne9 were 10 De ll'afried on j uhe 10,
1911 one OF MISS Null1ord 5 rejected
suI'"rS tolu laleS ABOUT the SchoolmaS-
ler' ana MISS "uiiIoru parents stopped
lle "e"ulllS' MISS Noii1ord thereupon
sal,I:
swear l Will not speak WORD,
'h"uSIl l I'VE LOT 81 years, unless mar
~ inns man
one kept her Pledge. Her parents
".eu' ana she went 10 i've with her mar
Ileu prother' Nhen ne dled she made
ner nome win sister ana AFTER the
SISTER uea'h she went 10 a camp III the
"oouS ana kept mousse for brother,
WIN Wloni Slle Is now hVlhS. Aims
'ihle she performed her snare OF the
4lo''Senolu WORK anu ana not snow any
lesleU lor having h1aue the VOW Nhen
'Iie 'o years Oh sllehce expired she
was VISITED ny large NUMBER OF reli-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
Safely Hid 800. 900, 900.

The discussion in Connection with the.
renewal of the charter of the Bank of
France, which has just been prolonged
by the national Legislature until the
end of 1920, has brought to light the
measures that were adopted during the
war of 1870 for the preservation of the
specie and valuables confded to the care.
of the institution to the extent of over.
$lOO,0OO,OO0. 1t seems that the whole
of this treasure was packed into some,
$4,000 cases, marked "eXplosive pro-
jectiles," and was shipped by rail to-
Brest, where it WAS cached" in such a
manner in the arsenal that, even had
the Germans captured the port, they,
would never have discovered the hid
ing place.-Chicago journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
FOR THE HOUSEHOLD.
Some Suggestions Which May BE of
Value.

Many dropping flowers will freshen
wonderfully if the tips of the stems are
trimmed off and the ends are then
held in hot water for a few minutes.
Marshmallow stuffed dates make a
delicious after-dinner sweet Remove
the pits from the dates, fill the space
with marshmallow, and roll the dates
in powdered sugar. One marshmallow
will stuff four dates.
When one is hurried in mailing let
ter, and the only available postage
stamp is found TO be without sufficient
glue, moisten the stamp, rub it on the
gummed flap of an envelope, and
quickly press it in place upon the
letter.
When making corned beef hash
mOisten it with a little beef stock, if
you have it, in place of water. A pinch
of sugar added with the salt and pep
per helps to bring out the flavor.
In ornamenting summer cottages a
bare corner may be made very eff
fective at a trit1ing cost Secure an
empty nail keg from hardware store
cover it with ebony paint and gild the
hoops. Partly fill the key with sand
to give it weight, and fasten piece OF
board over the top little larger than
the kCg. Place it in the vacant corner
and cover the wooden top with a fringe
trimmed square of pretty silk or Gre
tonne. Stand an unused ginger Jor
or a cheap effective vase upon this ped
estal and fill it with grasses, dried ferns
and cattails.
To stitfen sheer handkerchiefs. laces,
wash silks or any other thin fabric it
is best to use gum arabic starch. To
make it put into a bottle one ounce of
gum arabic and pour over it one cup
of cold water; stand the bottle in a
dish of cold water, and place it over the
fire until the gum is dissolved; then
strain it through fine sieve or piece
of cheese cloth into another bottle.
When it is cold put in half gill of aIco-
hOl, and it will keep and be ready to
use when needed. When dainty laces
are to be stiffened half a teaspoonful
of the starch, mixed with a small cup
full of the water, will give the lace
ample stiffness, adding a larger
amount of the starch as it is needed for
different fabrics.-N. Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29

May we come up to the corridor
They will never know. You can put
the child to bed"
"Oh, no. You know the sonora never
permits me to have company"
But, Rosita, | see you so seldom.
The sonora dare not discharge you
now. Still, as you like. OF course, if
you do not care for me, why-there is
Babette."
Poor girl. The battle of temptation
comes to us all soon or late. Pity those
who must fight it alone, those who do
not know the strengthening help of
the Everlasting arms. She looked at
Babettes bright face, and, as she
picked up her little charge, Rosita
whispered; You may come" and
Pope gave her smile that dashed on
her heavy heart spray of ineXpressible
happiness. She knew she had done
wrong, and all day as she FASTENED
about her duties she sS|!s in her soul
a psalm of repentanr~. She would tell
Pope and the frieEGs they could not
remain, and when sonora was well
she would confess everything and be
forgiven.
The little senior was dancing a bare.
footed two-step around his impaticES
nurse.
Il no seepy!" he shouted; Il do see
my mamma" And one tiny hand
clutched the front of his long, dainty
role. while the other made a threat
ening movement towards Rosita.
flush! your mamma is sick. You
must come to bed, for Rosita must go
away"
The little fellow puckered up his lips
Tell me a story" he pleaded,
"Well, come to bed and Rosita will
tell you a story when she comes back"
The little senior lay back on his pillow
and rebelled lie watched the door.
No Rosita and no story. II will dist
do see my mamma" and the sweet little
body slid out on the carpet, followed
by the long white dress, and no one saw
that curly, bobbing head or heard the
rapid patter of those baby feet. He
reached the door to his mammals room,
but it was shut so tight. The latch,
oh, so high. He stretched the little
pink toes and tried so hard to reach it.
What is this? Oh, a little table, glasses
and spoons, boxes and papers, and nice
little bottles of white things
81 tate Thorn tandy," said the little
senior, and no one saw the baby fingers
as they grasped that sugar poison. No
one heard the little chuckle as the blue
eyes danced liz glee and the new-found
treasure, safely hidden I'M a chubby fist,
was hurried away to the downy bed.
Suddenly piercing scream startled
the drowsy air. A child's scream full
of agony and pain. Another and an
other followed in quick succession. The
effect on Rosita was electrical. At the
sound of that well-Enown baby voice.
raised in shrieks of anguish, she lifted
her head, and in moment the drowsi-
ness had gone from her. She sprang to
her feet. "B&ioysita! babysita Oh.
what have oOne!"
Flying feet carried her to her dar-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
AN Ex-DRINKER's EXPERIENCE.
What He Found Was Good Aid to
Curing Drunkenness


We believe the best authorities are
generally skeptical as to there being
any cure for confirmed habits of in.
ebriety unless the effort in that direc-
ton be aided by strong exercise of the
VIII OF the unfortunate subject of the
bad habit. There are, however, many
remedies recommended as aids in di-
vertlng or in minor degree satisfying
the appetite for strong liquors, which
are undoubtedly of great advantage in
some cases, and one of these is thus
recommended by self-styled rescued
man"
II was one of those unfortunates
given to strong drink. When | left it
off l felt hOrrid want of something
| must have or go distracted. | could
neither eat, work nor sleep. Explain
ing my affection to man of much edu-
cation and experience, he advised me
to make decoction of ground quassia,
a half ounce stepped in a pint of vine
gar, and to put about a small teaspoon
full of it in little water, and to drink
1t down every time the liquor thirst
came on. 1t satisfied the cravings and
it sutfused feeling of stimulus and
strength. l continued this cure and
persevered till the thirst was con-
quered. For two years | have not
tasted liquor and have no desire for
it, Lately, to try my strength, I have
handled and smelt whisky, but l have
no temptation to take it. l give this
for the consideration of the unfor-
tunate, several of whom l know have re-
covered by means which l no longer
rpOuire IN Y a6Uar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
As Told by the First Drunk

The phenomena Of the first intoxica-
ton from alcohol is always significant
of the direction Of the degeneration in
future excess. If this event were prom
inent in symptoms of dementia the con-
tinued use of spirits will terminate in
this way. If delirium were prominent,
the breaking-down process will be
along thisl line. Exclusions and manias
appear, they will follow IN the future
from each subsequent Il .2ck--Jour-
nal of Inebriety.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29

1t is related that sophomore one
commencement day was crossing the
campus of Emory college, Oxford, Ga,
with his sweetheart, who stopped to
read the inscription upon the stoue TO
the memory of Ignatius Few, the first
president. ''What does that mean ~
she asked, pointing to the line, 'Nivit-
non mortuus est" Proud of his ability
TO translate Latin, the student ex-
planned: He lives. No, he don't;
he's dead N. Y. Christian Advocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
4 Reliable Method.

"Bliggins' wife doesn't insist on re-
tanning possession of the latch-key any
more suggested Mr.. Mcekton.
NO" replied Mrs. Meekton. 'she has
found a better way to make sure that
her husband stays home after dark"
what is it?"
''She has taken the lamp off his bi.
cycle. Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-29
Minute Writinn.

Among the wonders Shown at the re-
cent exhibition of the Quekett Micro.
Bcopical club in London was the whole
of the second chapter of St. Johns Cos
pei written on the two-thousandth part
of a square inch, and plainly legible at
that under the microscope.--ChicaSo
Inter Ocean
Evening star., 1897-02-12
THE BLOCKADE RUNNERS.
The Dolphin Slipped Past the Line
and Escaped.

The blockade runners at Charleston have
scored the first blood, and in spite of all
the preparations made by Admiral Bunce
TO detect any attempt to pass the long line
OF ships ne had strung out across the en-
trance of the barber. the Dolphin. nor by
any means a fast boat nor as Invisible as
regular blockade runner, slipped quietly
around one end of the Ene on the S,h IN
slant. and when the department next heard
OF her she was at the bar off ST. Johns
river, Florida The officials at the depart
nvnt were puzzled when they were noti-
n"d by Commander Clover by telegraph of
the Dolphin's whereabouts, but private let
tiers received here from persons on the
squadron explain her movement as q sue
ceaSful running of the blockade Nov the
fleet Is on the watch not only against the
return of the Dolphin, but OF the appear
ance of the little Vesuvius swif.er than
anything in the fleet. low in the water. un-
IKE the Dolphin. but in that much like a
blockade runner. and painted a dirgy in
visible shade of gray Consequently she Is
much more likely to make a successful run
Tran the Dolphin. Secretary Herbe-t ex-
poets to leave here on the 11th for Charles
ton TO see for himself how the blocka lie
progresses. and 1t Is probable that he will
nave some distinguished company with
HIM
Evening star., 1897-02-12
To Put n Stop to nexrinr.

Judge Kimball in the Police Court today
announced that he means to put a stop to
house-to-house begging If such a desirable
result can be brought about by the tmpo-
sition OF severe workhouse penalties on the
offenders.
John Day. professional tramp was the
person directly addressed by the court He
was arrested on doorstep on Connecticut
avenue. and he explained that he was beg
slng IN order to get something to eat
Our housekeepers must be protected, -
remarked Judge Kimball in dtsposing of the
case. Sixty days"
George Childs was also arrested for beg
ging. and he told the court a tale remark
able In its improbability. He mentioned
the numbers Of houses which do not ex-
1st and referred to Large Nthographing
firms for whom he has worked" that are
not included in the latest city directory,
You would have Jared better had you
told the truth" remarked Judge Kimball as
he sent George down for two months
Evening star., 1897-02-12
MISS wANAMAKER.s PIN.
1t Was Lost mt the White House, but
Picked Up by Mr.. Thurber.

1t Was Lost mt the White House, but
Picked Up by MIR. Thurber.
Miss Wanamaker, daughter of the ex-
Postmaster General. while at the Presi-
dents reception last night. lost valuable
pin, mounted with a large diamond, sur
rounded by pearls.
1t was the gift of her mother and she
priced it highly as an heirloom. Its loss
grieved her keenly and she became an
object of general sympathy. Mrs. Thurber
heard OF her dilemma and sought out Mr.
Thurber in another portion of the build
ing to see if he could do anything in the
matter. 1t turned out that he was the
very man for the case
Shortly before his wife approached him
on this subject he had gone to the line to
seeif he could help straighten out the
tanSle, when his foot struck some har
object on the floor.
he stopped down as we'll as he could ir
tne crowd and discovered that 1t was q
Jewel of some kind. Having to time to ex.
anime 1t, he hastily put It in his pocket
with the intention of holding 1t for the
owner. whom he felt sure would report its
loss today at the latest
lie had forgotten all about the incident
up to the time Mrs. Thurber told him about
the misfortune of her friend, Miss Wana-
maker. when making a closer examination
of his find, he discovered that it answer
ed the description of the missing Jewel ir
every particular
1t proved to be Miss wanamaker's pron.
erty, and no time was lost in restoring II
to her. Luckily it had not been injured in
the least: The young lady was so over
come with JOY at the unexpected recovery
OF her souvenir that she could hardly re-
nlmity she was the happ,est person in the
gay tErong.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
TO ENFORCE THE BONDS-
Prosecuting Attorney Pugh Gets Afte,
the Sureties

the Sureties.
Prosecuting Attorney James l. Pugh, ir..
OF the Police Court has determined to make
test case as regards the collection of for
feited vagrancy bonds, and today took the
initial step In that direction. In cases of
vagrancy the defendants. If adjudged
guilty. are required to furnish real estate
bond. to insure the correction of their man.
ner of living, or stand committed to the
workhouse. At the present time the records
show tina: over 300 such bonds have bee n
forfeited. but no attempt has ever been
made to collect on any of them.
Certain property owners OF the city are
in the habit of signing such bonds, usually
for consideration, knowing full we'll that
they will be forfeited but believing that
the court is powerless to make collections
Mr.. Pugh today called the attention of
Judge kfmball to one of these cases and
asked that the major of police be directed
to advertise the property of the surety Tor
sale. in order that the forfeiture might be
satisfied. The prosecuting attorney was
authorized to proceed in the matter i'm ac-
co-dance with law.
1t Is maintained by the sureties that the
Police Court is without power to collect on
the bonds, saying that the proceedings In
that direction, II any, should be by suit in
the civil courts. The sureties whose prop
erty is to be seized will undoubtedly apply
for restraining Injunction, and then the
question OF right will be decided. AS the
matter Is one of decided Importance the
proceedings will be watched with interest.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Fighting n VIII.

Gustavus Leach and thirteen others.
claiming to be the next of kin and heirs
at-law Of the testator. today filed caveat
to the will of the late Ezra w. Leach of
Anacostia, who died the 21st of last De-
cember. The caveators are residents of
Maine. Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and
New York. and charge that the will, if
ever executed. was procured through the
undue influence. compulsion and fraud of
Samuc! n. Lucas. the sole and absolute
beneficiary under the instrument, who
lived. 1t Is said, with the testator
Ihey also charge that the will is not the
iast one OF the testator, and that at the
time OF its date he was mentally incapable
OF making valid one. The beneficiary Is
said to be young colored man, while the
testator. white man, was a veteran of
the late war. The will is dated December
irg named as executor
The caveators are represented by Attor-
ney John H. Adriaans. and the Proba .e
Court is asked to certify the issues to the
Circuit Court for trial there by a Jury.
The executor is represented by Mr.. j. J.
Darlington.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
The L. A. W. Votes Against Admit
ting Colored Men.
MAJORITY, ,BUTNOffWO- -fHIRDSrAVOR
Proposition to Make Professionals
Associate Members Rejected.
DISCUSSION OF AMENDMENTS

ALBANY, N. Y, February 12.-The snow
storm, amounting almost to a blizzard the
lateness of last nights banquet and the
fact that the fight for president Is over,
all initiated against an early session Of
the L. A. w. this morning. and It was IL
o'clock before there was a quorum present.
The entire session was devoted to discus
sions Of proposed amendments TO the con-
stitution.
The first amendment was offered by MFR.
Bassett: That states having not less than
twenty-five resident league club members
shall be called consulates. and that Cali
fornia shall be divided into two states. as
follows: South California. to include San
ia Barbara, Ventura. Los Angeles, Orange.
San Bernardino and San Diego counties.
All north of these counties shall be known
as North California. 1t was adopted.
The convention rejected the amendment
proposed by Mr. Brook that no member
shall be expelled or deprived of any bene-
fits of the league without the sanction Of
the chief consuls. thus reducing the powers
Of the racing board.
Another proposed amendment rejected
was for the repeal of the provision in
article VIII requiring a league club to pay
81 upon Joining the league.
A motion that local option be given
divisions to control their own representa-
ton on the state board. not to affect the
national board. was adopted.
Mr.. Welch of California moved to amend
article V by striking out the words league
club and allow any cycling club to be
represented on the national board. This
was amended that each division may
determine the number of members Of a
club necessary to entitle 1t to representa-
ton on the state board
An amendment was adopted which gives
amateurs the privilege Of exchanging
prizes 50 long as they do not convert them
into cash.
Secretary Bassetts proposed amendment
making colored men eligible to member
ship in the league was defeated-ayes, 1o3;
noes, 100.
a two-thirds vote Is required for the
adoption of any amendment.
The proposition to admit professional
riders to associate members In the L. A.
w. was defeated by an overwhelming vote.
Evening star., 1897-02-12
Rev. DR.. Ffxke'. Installation.

Rev. Asa S. Fiske, d. D., will be INSTALL
ed as pastor CT the Gunton Temple Me-
moriaf Presbyterian Church this evening
at that church at O'clock
The order of exercises is as follows:
Organ prelude, Mr.. Cheney; Love Divine
All Love EXcelling." the choir; Invocation,
Rev. Chas. 3. Ramsdeli, DID: hymn No.
124: Scripture reading. Rev. B. l.. Bit
finger. DID,; The Ninety and Nine" Miss
Pauline L. Whitaker: sermon. Rev. T4unis
s. Hamiin. DID,: Nearer. My God. to
Thee. Mrs. Ella Myers Conwell; propound-
iI'g the constitutional questions and charge
to the pastor. Rev. Geo. o. Little. DE-. :
charge to the people. Rev. Byron Sunder-
land. ID; prayer Of installation, Rev.
Geo. N. Luccock. DID,; hymn No 1920;
benediction, Rev. Asa 8. Fislke. DID.