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The Spirit of Our Republic.

Edmund w. Fiske represented Red
field college in the contest and the
young gentleman did remarkably we'll.
He had very good voice and his ges-
lures were easy aud natural. His
subject was good one and he clothed
it well in chosen language.
Bright and fresh in her glory with
the crown OF modern progressiyeness
our republic stands "Queen among
the nations" Having her origin in
religious development, her scheme OF
ruling in qualified liberty, her hope OF
perpetuity in popular government, the
forward march has been comparatively
unimpeded. But every nation has its
internal commotion; every period OF
history has its spirit of molding in
huences; the one is specific, the other
is universal; the one shows the con-
dition OF the nation, the other the con
dition of the time. Social controver-
sizes arising out of peculiar conditions
cause the local, national, or universal
spirit. When class of men
cease to esteem the laws by which they
are supposed TO be ruled, choosing to
regulate their actions by the prompt
ings of instinct, rather than by the
more temperate wisdom of the govern.
ment; when murder is a daily occur,
re nee, and its frequent punishment the
lynch law, then there is engendered
popular dissatisfaction. Have
specific modes Of government advanced
as rapidly as science? When nearly
all labor is reduced to mechanical
process lessening the necessary en-
ployment o. individuals, should not al
fairs be 80 arranged that the opportu
nifty to earn an honest livelihood would
be equal for ala The concentration
and control of wealth by individuals
aud corporations have taken away from
the majority Of our people equality o1
opportunity which, modified, formerly
furnished an outlet for unrest.
The oppression OF the poor has beer
the curse of the ages. Unable to help
themselves they are ruined by theil
own poverty. Within dark mills we
see them at their endless tasks becom
ing a part of the metal machinery
around them; but the machine is tire
less, men are there with weary arms
with tired brains, without hope; womer
without tears; children without laugh
ter.
Miss Grace Goodykoone ez of this city
contributed the musical gem of the
evening, singing Carnival OF Venice,
with theme aud variations. Mis-
| odykoontz is wonderful vocalist
and her selection displayed the cult
walton OF her voice. Mrs. H. G
Nichols ably presided at the piano al
accompanist.
The local university orchestra gave
the last pumber on the program and i
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Ciyil,zat,on and til. Prophet.

When Miss Winifred McVay, the
representative of Mitchell's University.
finished her oration there was q con
fldent feeling among her supporters
that she had won the first place, 80
conscientiously had she done her work.
Miss McVay is an excellent speaker,
her stage presence being unusually pleas
ant and with voice and gestures that
made her the winner. She spoke with a
dignity that commanded admiration
There is that which raises us above the
order of the brute. There is a spark OF
divinity that disturbs oar clod There
is force that has drawn humanity up
from savagery to nineteenth century
civilization, that urges nineteenth
century humanity on to heights Of in
telligence, known only to God.
Throughout the ages this force has
worked until now We stand on the slope
that swells toward the perfection of the
race, We look hack upon discord, tears
and blood; upon those slow inclines and
'SAiJ 'Icu uo1t sITelCutS VI lSNol WucIe
humanity has bllndly stumbled up a
little, or graveled upon the plain;
where humanity has crowded and
crush brother humanity through
centuries of darkness and confusion
We see how man has cast off his fetters
and climb IN, step by step. toward God
and day. W., recognize in the fact of
civilization the supremest fact of all
history, aud our greatest cause for
PRIDE, is tire superiority OF nineenth
century civilization over any OF the
past. \ 4 The steps in civiliza-
''on, a e steps in the development OF
"an. In every crisis of history in
eVery event that has rolled civilization
forward, wherever progress of society
nas been marked, is inevitably found
tnls other element, progress of man.
Everywhere progress of man and
progress of society constitute the dua
development of humanity. Every
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EnsiIage,

Ensilage is made by cutting the corn
stalk when the ear is still in the milk,
chopping up stalk, blade, corn and cob
and packing the green food in a vat
usually about 20 feet deep. After the
mass has been allowed to ferment for
from 48 to 60 hours, depending on the
warmth of the weather, the contents Of
the vat is weighted down and fermen-
tation ceases The resultant is food
treated with Tactic acid, the first opera
tion i'll a cows stomach. A COW fed
with ensilage is spared the wear and
tear OH her system OF the first digestive
processes. A vat OF ensilage will keep
two years and longer The food when
taken out OF the vat is as it was when
the fermentation stopped. The ancient
Romans used ensilage, and its value
was rediscovered 40 years ago by Gof-
fard, Frenchmau New York Post.
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DoGs OF INTELLIGENCE
A Strict sabbatarian and Traveller In
Eansoms

A Strict sabbatarian and q Traveller In
Hansoms.
The Ladies' Kennel Journal consists
Of a number OF dog anecdotes select
ed from many sources, new and old.
The stories are arranged to illustrate
different features Of The dogs character.
Here is an example of What is called q
dogs "tenacity of impression, - vouched
for by all Edinburgh minister:
Zone sacrament Sunday the minister
left his house to the care of the servants,
who thought it good opportunity to
give party During the day the dog
Ga Newfoundland) accompanied them
through the garden, and indeed wher-
ever they went, in the most attentive
manner and seemed we'll pleased. In
the evening, when the time arrived that
the party meant to separate, they pro-
ceeded to do so, but the dog. the instant
they went to the door, interposed, and
placing himself before it, would not al
low one OF them to touch the handle
On their persisting and attempting to
use force. he became furious and in a
menacing manner drove them back into
the kitchen, where he kept them until
the arrival of Mr.. and Mrs Simpson -
From which it would appear that
some dogs are Sabbatarians. At all
events he seems to have been of opinion
that jewellers in a manse OH sacrament
Sunday We're out of place.
Another story, illustrating the reason
of a dog, is quoted as having been told
INV Wi11ior, y pn1c <,f %lo
owner Of the animal The dog was in
the habit of going about in hanson cabs
with his master. One day, after being
lost, he went home by himself in q
hanson.
1.-THE cabman rang for his fare, and,
thinking he had somehow captured the
runaway, I inquired how and where he
found him. oh, SIR said cabby, ]
didn't hail him at all; he hailed me.
was standing close by ST. James church
looking out for fare, when in Jumps
the dog. ! shouts through the winder.
He wouldn't stir. So l gets down and
| tries to pull him ont and shows him my
| whip, but he sits still and barks as
| much as to say, eco on, old man. As
| seizes him by the collar I reads his
| name and address. My fine gentleman
settles himself with his head just a. look
| ing out, and drives Oh till I stops al
this gate. Then out jumps my passen-
ger, a-clearing the doors, and walks in
| as though he'd been a regular fare. :"
The driving in cabs dog is by nc
means rare variety. 1t is told of Lady
Ashburnham s collie that, after jumping
into handsom, he SO plainly intimate
that he wants his collar read that, as
one cabman said, "Blowed if he didn'i
ask nle to- "-Westminster Budget.
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wnere the melioration OF man, his ad-
vancement in intellect and morals has
advanced the state. Everywhere the
.nelloratlon OF society, improvements
"a laws In the administration OF justice
mas upllfted the people. Everywhere
the checking of intellectual develop
ment Or the decline of justice in law
has retarded civilization.
Weave the strong fibre of Christian
aitrulsm into politics, establish com
merclal relations in Christian honor
and integrity and governmental and
Industrial oppression will be no more.
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TWO SAFES CRACKED.

Burglars Get in Their work at Mt. ver-
non ON Tw" Safes
Sheriff Cook received Information
from Nit Vernon that the Milwaukee
depot and l.. j. McEwen's store were
entered Wednesday night and the safe
in each building was broken into.
The Milwaukee safe was empty and
only few dollars in change was taken
from McEwen's safe, and no goods are
missing from the store. Suspicion ia
pointed against two fellows who were
hanging around town for several days
and have now skipped out.
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The Peabody Fund.

George Peabody's gift Of So, 500, 900
for London workingmen's houses has
increased to $G, 200, 600 i'll the "a years
since his death. Last year the trustees
Of the fund provided IL, 367 rooms, be-
sides bathrooms, lavatories and laun-
dries; 1854 persons occupied them.
The death rate of infants in the build
ings is per cent below the average for
London.
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MITCHELL GOT 1T
Continued From Elrst Page.
tally to the support OF the Christians
in Armenia!
The Public Dn,y of Educated Men.

The Public Duty of Educated Men,
Yankton college reposed great con.
tid.nce in the ability of Emery Nj. Ly-
man to win the highest honor and that
it vas not entirely misplaced is shown
ju his lakin. second place. MIR. Ly.
mans suhjtci embraced thoughts on
the labor question OF ,,day, aud his
prud uct.on Was we'll arranged aud pre-.
senttd in au earnest nspner.
Students of our national life must be
impressed With the great nutnber of
our complaints AMID the nois. of our
alleged ills naA h, hear, cunnau from
the ra.ks of TIE comm people, dis
tinct complaint against our educated
men Against these, who should be
our leaders. are heard sullen mutter.
iur, ,h.I ii, iltl.:s break forth into q
cry uf hiLlerncs.. Gath, reu under the
ties, or even under the red flag OF an
archy, are those who in their hard
circumstances and narrowed Opportu-
mites make an arraigument, which, if
harsh and extravagant, yet contains a
sad nose of warning. The at
ti,ude of Indifference to public life is
not only fatal both to the country's
welfare and to the lofty aims OF the
educated, but it is also injurious to the
highest development of the individual.
For culture that loses touch with the
world of today is cultivated at fault,
and he who given to ideal pursuits lets
slip his grasp on the real, falls short of
mans full stature. X No, the
forces of evil never lay down arms.
Today sectionalism and class prejudice
are host that we'll nigh endangers the
stability ofour institutions. Ignorance,
in the very shadow of our school
houses, fosters political corruption, in
temperance and crime. The dissolute
sons OF aristocracy, tonight ad mi'ed by
the choicest circles, and tomorrow rev.
elling in vllest debauchery and drag
ging others to worse ruin,-these tri-
hers are laughing away the stern NOR
aity the age should have. Greed, with
ils enormous life-sucking trusts and it's
domineering corporations, is stealing
away the rights of the common people.
Want is now SO common that organized
charity-charity in Il land of wealth
and juslice!-is mammoth enterprise.
These needy millions we believe will
not appeal in vain. Should you look
down on them with unconcern, their
cries will surely reach higher guard
ian. The highest call to public service
is not from fear, nor personal good, not
from love OF country, nor even love OF
men, but from the sense of duty, en-
throned in the divine nature OF man.
We believe it is not in vain that you
are intrusted with powers to see and
relieve the needs of the many; not in
vain that you are susceptible to the
highest motives-motives that offer not
an easy service, nor an immediate re-
ward. The path of public duty may
not be- strewn with howers-no tri
umphal aroh may crown your victories,
but right is right since God is God"
and yours will be q service which gold
can not reward-which men can not
repay.
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Attention, Comrades.

Attention., COmrAdes.
All members of Ransom Post are .e-
quested to meet at post rooms on next
Sunday afternoon al 2 O'clock to march
in a body to the court house where
Memorial service will be held.
II. Fl. MCLAIN, Commander.
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Bacchante. She Is a beautiful sphinx"
Unlike her famous predecessor, Sarah
Brown. who for nearly two decades had
all artistic Paris at her feet, Marcelle
Ia OF a quiet, retiring disposition, and
lives the ordinary, simple life of the
mtddle-class French woman. Sarah
Brown ruled the students by her beau
ty, her dlablerie and her knowledge OF
the world. Her escapades formed the
daily talk of the Quarter. Her attempt
to ride, Godiva-like, astride Of an ON
nibus horse through the streets of Par
is from the Moulin Rouge after the .Ju-
lien ball four years ago i5 a matter of
history. 1t was the real cause OF the
row that resulted in four days
blockade of the streets about the Cafe.
dHarcourt, in which many students
were wounded and gendarme lost his
life Her influence in the Latin Quar-
ter was unbounded, but she used 1t un-
wisely. Her appearance in public was
the signal for demonstration of some
sort. So well was this known to the
municipal authorities that on fete days
this queen of models was confined to
her apartments by special order of the
police. The report of her death prob
ably awakened recollections in the
mind Of many staid family man who
studied in Paris during his youth.
Perhaps II will again stir a heart or
two tC hear that among the older stu
dents the belief is steadily gaining
ground that Sarah Brown, like GER
tain Scriptural character, is not dead,
but may be found in some nest where
she is detained by paternal govern
ment. Marcelle Jeanne dare lives
quietly in French family, declines all
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leading Vicious assault on the eta.
del, now known as Fort McKee," on
Nans Hoa island, Corea. He was then
the same age as Talbot 26-of fine
physique, heroic features and splen-
did courage. He had been carefully
educated and had visited the Euro
pean courts in company with Admiral
Farragut, The citadel was located up
ON an cmInenca and the lighting be-
tween It's inmates and the marines had
been incessant for some hours. There
was no artillery with In It. but the
enemy fought with reckless courage,
mounting the wall and dlscharglng
their weapons rapidly, while the ma
rines from their resting places picked
the Coreans off with great precision.
Finally the order to storm the fort was
given, and the assault began with Nc
kee In the lead, The occupants Of the
fort fired upon the approaching men
as fast as they could, but without
checking their rapid advance, and as
the Americans rushed up the hill the
Coreans mounted the parapet and cast
stones upon the men below. Mckee
was the first to mount the top OF the
enclosure, and no sooner did he reach
the summit thanshe became surround
ed by q bowling, savage band of Co
reans, They expected no quarter from
the Invaders and gave none Mckee,
although quickly followed by many
of his men, was for a moment en-
gagged, slngle-handed with dozen Co
reans, and then succumbed in the face
OF overwhelming odds, pierced by both
spear and bullet. McKees death but
redoubled the fury OF the Americans
assault, and many a Corean paid the
penalty with his life. McKees body
was returned to Kentucky and buried
In the cemetery at Lexington. In the
walls Of the chapel of the Naval acad-
envy at Annapolis there are six memo
rial tablets marking deeds OF extraor-
binary Leroism by Its graduates. Two
OF the six were inserted to the memory
of Lieutenants Talbot and McKae
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Danvllle and finally inferred. A mod
est stone tells in few words, the story
of his heroism.
Lieut.. Talbot was son of John
Talbot of Danville, and nephew OF
Albert Gallatin Talbot. for several
terms the congressman from the Dam
Vile district. Lieut.. Talbot was a
man of remarkably handsome person.
al appearance and won great favor in
the navy. His promotion was rapid.
He graduated from the Naval academy
In 1866, was commissioned ensign in
1868, master in 1869 and lieutenant in
1870. He was 26 years oil at the time
of his death.
The death Of Lieut.. Hugh Mckee,
also historic In naval circles, which
is now recalled by the naming of the
torpedo boat in his honor while not
as tragic in some respects rs that OF
his friend and classmate, was as deg
perate and as courageous as that OF
his father when he fell at the head Of
his regiment in Mexico. Lieut.. Nc
Kee was killed in July, 1871, while
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Brakes VIII BE Found Most Certain.
The inefElclency Of back-pedalllng "A
a substitute for brake was again IL
Illustrated In an accident which befell
John Greib, Baltimore rider, on Sun
day Afternoon. He was riding down
Rush hill, which Is one Of the steepest
hills in the vicinity Of Baltimore, and
In his efforts to keep his wheel under
control by back-pedalling the left ned
al of his bicycle broke. He was con-
sequently thrown violently to the road
and was seriously injured. The acct
dent which hapI ened to the Baltimore
an Is only one OF many that are Dos
sible without good brake and easily
ayoldable by the use OF one. The
strain Of back-pedalling is so severe
that any lmperfectlon which survives
the factory inspection" Of the cata-
logues is liable to result In severe
accident. With the driving mechanism
unavailable and with no means Of
checking the speed, there Is but one
result possible unless the rider is par
t!Gularly favored by good luck. A
powerful brake OF quick action is the
sUrest insurance against accidents on
a down grade or even on a level
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John IL, Hastings.
sec.

The John d. Hastings process for
converting common iron into high
grade steel is positive success. An
audience in Bellaire. Ohio, composed
chiefly Of steel experts put the steel
made to the most severe tests known
to them. The cheapness of converting
the iron to steel is something WON
derful. Five hundred pounds OF iron
were treated and converted at a total
cost of less than cents. The convert
er,which is also an invention of Mr.
Hastings, is heated by oil and air, re-
curing but two gallons of oil to OBJ
tain the required heat. This does
away with the long and expensive way
now in use of converting iron into
steel. This was pronounced by those
present to be the cheapest and most
successful process now known for
making steel. There were also made
lathe tools, test bars and other arti-
c!es requiring high-grade steel. The
lathe tools were placed in a lathe and
put to cutting machine steel shafting.
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Their dispensatlons, he abruptly bteame
a deceased-c oincidentally, 1t is sug-
gested, with the accomplishment Of a
social diversion planned and executed
10y a nolshborlng gentleman named
Hughett. AS a deceased Squire Clax-
ton appeared in different light, His
ability to provide social entertainment
ceased and that Campbell county So
ciety follows the usual thoughtless
course in turning away from the old
favorte whose power to please has de-
parted is sufficiently evidenced by the
conclusion Of the brief Dispatch
More trouble is expected" Society is
not thinking OF its late benefactor. Its
thoughts turn eagerly to the future.
Such is life in some parts Of Tennes-
sec.
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The Irony Of Fate.

There is something cruel about the
heedlessness with which society turns
to the newest interest, neglectful Of
the old. A man may shower benefits
upon 1t with an unstlnted hand and
yet the moment he is dead and society
has ascertained whether or not he
looked natural and guessed whether
his family could afford so large fun
eral it turns heartlessly to something
new. Squire William Claxton OF
Campbell county. Tennessee. departed
this life day before yesterday. AS
society man he was one OF the most
eminent and successful in his part OF
the country, being at the time of his
demise under two indictments for
homicide and about to prepare the
ground for the third. That was Squire
Claxton's way. He was ever striving
to keep things interesting. Going
along the highway. serene in the con-
seriousness Of obligations dispensed and
glowing with the prospect of still fur
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invitations, Is never seen at a boule-
ward cafe, and in short when away from
the studios spends her time as deco
rously as the most guarded daughter
in France. To those who look askance
on the woman who poses at all and
hold in horror the model who sits for
the ensemble, this young girls life will
be wholesome lemon. Thrown on her
own resources az her fathers death
she has supported herself since she was
eleven years OF age-tirst in her native
town, st. Jouin, near Havre; afterward
In Paris. On her mothers side of the
house she is OF noble family, and one
of her uncles, hearing Of the girls won
derful beauty, asked her to visit him
at his chateau, In the south of France.
When her stay was over he offered
her sum of money large enough 10
cover her travelling and incidental ex-
penses. But | told him no." Marcele
says, proudly, in repeating the story,
He had refused to help me when lit
tie money might have meant an edu-
cation and different life for me. Let
him keep 1t now; 1t Is too late" And
the story is typical Of the girls pride
and self-respect If imitation be the
slncerest form Of fattery, then Mar
celle is surely one of the most flattered
women in France. She has double.
young girl, who dresses like her,
wears her hair in the same way and
calls herself Marcelle Jeanne dare.
Unfortunately the resemblance stops
there. The double is not discreet Not
caring to emulate Mile. Berenger's
quiet mode of life, she freQuents the
cafes, the concert halls and the boule-
wards, always passing herself off as
the famous model. Until quite recently
this mysterious and unknown twin
gave Marcelle much uneaslness. At
the news OF one rather pronounced es-
capade Of which she was supposed to
be the heroine, the poor girl cried for
a week. Tired of the notorlety thrust
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she has taken in a way that is far from
hattering to her countrymen, They
tire me, these French students" she
said: They are coarse and vulgar
compared with the American, and so
inconslderate. They think of them
selves only, and never of the model,
and that surely is not quite fair" Mar
celle Jeanne dare, as the students ia
military call her, though famous for
her youth, beauty and personal charm,
is quite unspoiled, In appearance she
Is slight, brown-haired, blue-eyed
slip Of girl, with a faultless figure.
Perhaps the chief charm Of her face
lies In its puzzllng contrasts, in the
dimples that come and so with every
BREATH in the eyes that never, even in
her gayest moments, lose certain
look of appealing sorrow. To quote a
famous critic, "She possesses the eyes
of a Mater Dolorosa and the lips Of a