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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
OIL STILLED THE SEA.
Experiments with sOapsuds, How
ever, Proved to BE COM
plete Failure.

Capt. H. Gathemann, of the North
German Lloyd steamship Oldenburg,
has just made public the result of a
series of experiments with oil and
soapsuds in quieting the sea in the Vi
cinity of the ship during a storm.
He began his experiment in Deem
Der, 1897, on a voyage from Balti-
more to Bremen, and used vegetable or
whale oil to good advantage. He al
lowed the oil to drop from series of
buckets arranged in the bow of the
ship. The wind at the time was west
northwest, with a very rough sea. The
speed of the ship was about 1872 knots;
the temperature of the air was As de-
grees Fahrenheit and of the sea 81 de-
grees. Presently, the waves, which had
been breaking over the ship, became re-
markably quiet and the sea within sew
eral hundred yards of the ship became
calm. The captain used about PA
pounds of oil in an hour during this eX
pertinent. He was very much gratified
at the result.
In January, 1898, Capt. Gathemann
began trying soapsuds. The mixture
consisted of Is pounds of green soap
and 40 pounds of sweet water and as in
the case of the oil, buckets were used,
from which the soapsuds dropped into
the ocean. The wind was north by
west, the speed of the ship over ~ knots
and the temperature of the air and sea
about the same as in the experiment
with the oil. The soapsuds could be
plainly seen floating on the surface of
the water until wave struck them
and then they quickly disappeared.
No quieting effect was noticeable on
the sea, however, and when the buckets
were empty they were quickly filled
with oil and presently the sea again be-
came calm.
Capt. Gathemann reports that he has
experimental with soapsuds several
times during his voyages this year, but
never found them efficacious, and al
ways resorted to oil with good re-
sults.-Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
PAINT SAVED OUR SHIPS.
The Dull Tint Used as War Paint Made
Them Poor Targets for
Spaninrds.

Il am delighted TO read the kilograms
from Washington that the American
warships are being painted white
again." said Col. X. B. Brown at the
Russ house the other night The colo
mel is from Virginia City and, like most
Nevadans, he oscillates between the
Russ and Palace-boards at the first
and talks politics in the rotunda of the
other.
white is the color of peace. and that
is what suits me-" continued Col.
Erown. 1T suits me especially when it
is won in such glorious fashion as was
set by Dewey and Schley. When our
floating fighting machines visit other
countries they will still be properly
designated as the white navy, and no
rrettier or sturdier ships ever made
burrows in the sea.
This changing the color of our ships
is expensive, butt is good investment.
When was at Santiago de Cuba on
press boat four weeks ago took good
look at the war beats in their fighting
paint and it convinced me that the Yam
kee who got up that idea was no bevel-
headed amateur. He knew what he was
doing, and the government was wise in
accepting the suggestion.
The dirty, neutral tint of the vessels
made them look as if they were merging
into the marine waterscape. You could
scarcely tell where the ships ended and
the water began so that it was much
more difficult to draw bead on them
than if they had been painted in any
clear color. The SRaniards are poor
marksmen, of course, but believe that
our ships escaped many shot and shell
by putting on the neutral tint. Our
American Indians always put on their
war paint before going into battle. and
why shouldn't our fighting ships ?"-
San Francisco Examiner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS.

Gold coins are in circulation twice as
long as copper ones.
Most of the phosphorus used in the
world is produced from bones.
Pins have been made for 43O years,
but needles have been used for 40 CEN
turtles.
Only one out of every thousand mar
ried couples live to celebrate their
golden weddings.
Texas recently bought 1000 acres to
be used as convict farm, where cotton
and sugar-cane will be grown.
Some one has figured out that no few
er than 40,000,0OO love letters are an
nually dispatched and received in this
country.
The smallest man who ever lived was
the dwarf Bebe, born in France in 1740.
He was just 20 inches high and eight
pounds in weight when full grown.
The bank checks passing through
the clearinghouse in London and New
York in one month would exceed the
value of all the gold and silver coin in
the world.
A hunting party in Florida recently
killed 700 alligators, and the Jackson
vile Metropolis calls for game law to
protect "this attractive saurian, which
affords the northern tourist so much
enjoyment"
To enable high explosives to be used
as the bursting charge in explosive
shells the material is frozen and sur
rounded with wet guncotton, and is
| thawed by the heat of impact of the
projectile or by time or percussion
| fuse.
Prior to 1859 Virginia was the great
est tobacco producing state, the annual
yield being 122,OOO,OOO pounds. The
present yield of Virginia is approx
imately only 5O,OOO,OoO pounds per an
mum. Succeeding the civil war, Ken
lucky took first place in tobacco, and
holds it with an annual yield of upward
of 225,OOO,OOO pounds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
.PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Have you seen the nose, sir?I "Nose,
sir? No, sir What nose, sir?" why,
Cyrano's, SIR Funeral strictly pri-
yate) L. A. w. Bulletin.
CLOSE up! close up!" cried the Irish
captain to his company. "How do We
expect the enemy to hit We If yego
struggling along loike that?'' Chicago
Journal.
Testing Paternal Logic.-Tommg-
Papa, if pearls gem, isn't gem
pearl?" His Father-"Certainly, my
son." Tommy-'Then what's a dia-
mond ?"-Jeweler's Weekly.
Conjurer-"Now, my little man are
you quite sure there is nothing in your
pocket?" Tommy-"Yes, sir-positive.
The rabbit you put there before the per-
formance got away."-Answers.
Purchasing Peace.-"Hopkins always
carries coughdrops to the theater." SIS
his cough troublesome mo; he car
ries them to quiet other peoples
coughs. Chicago Daily Record.
The Lieutenant-"Is that one of your
men over in that field?" The Orderly
at is, SIR" 'Who is it?" "Fassett, the
plumber" "What is he doing in that
onion patch? ?" Looking for leeks, sir
-Yonkers Statesman.
In one of the neighboring Villages
there is cemetery. over tbs gese, 81
which there is the following announce
ment: by order of the judge of the
civil registry only the dead who live in
this village shall be inferred in this ne
Cropolis. Mexican Herald.
He Was Paid in Full.-"But. mon
mon," eXpostulated the old Presby.
terrain elder, hotly, sis that no q
veery heavy fee you've charged
me?' Surely not, when you consider
| that I saved your life" but why sac
much for keeping a mon DOT O. Heav,
emp ''Well, to tell you the truth" re.
sponded the doctor, coolly, 81 didn't
know where you were going. Town
| Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
HOT ON THE WIRE.
Bit of Important Society News
That Was Unfortunately
Delayed.

The other night-or, rather, it was
early in the morning-the telephone in
certain newspaper Office rang loud
and long. Most of the workers had
gone home for the forty winks that
newspaper people contrive to put in be-
tween times, but there was one man on
the dog watch''-that is, you know,
he was the one person detailed to stay
around the Office and be ready for any
thing from a murder to fire At that
hour of the day-about, well, some
where around three a. m.-when the
telephone in newspaper office rings
it generally means a police story that
is worth looking up, so the dog watch"
hastened to answer the summons.
"Hello!" said voice. SIS it too late
to get something in to-morrow's pa
per?"
Not if it's important" was the reply
"Oh, it is, assuringly.
The reporter rushed for a pad of
paper and a pencil, screwed his ear up
to the telephone again and said:
"All right. Fire away there"
Then the voice was heard again, trem-
ulous with emotion.
THE engagement of Miss - to Mr.
- is announced"
There was an explosion of wrath ut
the press end of the line, and the rules
of the telephone company restraining
i1ate persons from indulging in pro-
family were smashed in smithereens.
"Why under the blankety- blank
blank" Chat wasn't exactly what was
said, but it will do, you know, didn't
you send in such stuff earlier in the
day?"
but I couldn't" said the voice,
apologetically. "You see, it just hap
pened. "-Milwauke Sentinel.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Prof. Thinkitout was about to ba
married, and had just received an in.
vitation to his own wedding, which he
had absent-mindedly mailed to him4
self.
well, WELL" he unused, what does
this mean? My fancee's name on a
wedding invitation! The faithless hus-
sy! And great Logarithms! There's
my name on it, too. Either she's I'm,
true or I'm about to be bigamist. =
n. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

MrS. oIlllH was ~ an cPSh
window, directly over the kitchen, and
was deeply buried in a novel, when she
was startled by Hannah's shrill voice
below, crying:
what do you want?"
A gruff voice with a comical note in
it replied: more than is dreamt of IN
thy philosophy, Horatio."
But my name amt Horatio," an
swered Hannah.
Nor yet, again, fancy, is it Irilby
nor even Sweet Marie"
81 said; What do you want?'"
"And | said" replied Mr.. Weary Will
lie: "'More than is dreamt of in thy
philosophy, Horatio,' but what really
want is something to eat"
"How would a cake of soap strike
you?" said Hannah, with fine scorn.
"Inasmuch as you are woman and
YOU threw it at me it would not strike
me at all"
poor man! l suppose you are al
most starved" was Hannahs unfeeling
and sarcastic reply.
well, would be if all women were
as cold and cruel as YOU"
"Well, l suppose you expect escal-
Hoped oysters and champagne"
"Softly, girl; this is not Heaven"
Mrs. Smiths curiosity was aroused
by this time, and, leaning out of the
window, she deserted long haired ex-
actor, with lean and hungry look"
Hannah, Hannah" she called, give
that man a piece of that apple pie left
over from Sunday"
Accepting the pastry with profuse
bow he held it up to heaven and apos-
trophized: "And yet they say we DC
not work for our daily bread.
cago Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

"Mrs. Hasher," said the cross-eyed
boarder to the landlady, 81 hope you
will not consider me impertinent if
say that there is not very much variety
in your fare"
"Sir," replied Mrs. flasher, 81 used to
serve hash frequently, but the young
gentlemen objected so strongly that
stopped it." - Pittsburgh Chronicle.
Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

THAT child must be taught that u
can't have everything it wants" said
MIR. Blykins, sternly.
YES" said the mother, "but 1 don't
think we ought to devote too much att
tention to that part of his education,
After he grows up it probably won't
be many years before he realizes, as
most people do, that he's lucky to get
anything he wants." - Washington
Star. ,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Bobbie had been studying his dear old
grandfather's wrinkled face for long
time.
well, Bob" said the old gentleman,
"do you like my face?"
Eyes, grandpa, said Robbie; tits an
awfully nice face. But why dom you
have it ironed ?"-CiDcinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Friend (criticising picture) - Your
winter effect is excellent; it fairly
makes one SILVER to look at it.
Artist--No wonder, old man, began
that picture in December, and had to
pawn my overcoat to buy the canvas.
Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
Starting Him Right.

He latter being accepted -And now,
darling, may | have just one kiss?
She-Will you promise never to asH
me again if 1 let you have just one?
He-Yes; that is, I'll promise not to
ask for that particular one again.
She-Oh, well, take it. But I don't
see why you want to waste time asking
such fool questions.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

"Fitz-Cooper is close listed land
lord"
Close fisted? If he owned o haunted
house he would get a spiritual medium
to collect the rent from the ghost.
Puck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Her golden hair was hanging down her
back.
She looked 50 young, and fair and gay,
and clipper!
She felt sudden tug. and then-alack!-
Her golden hair was gone with Jack the
Clipper.
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
Could Not Explain 1t,

Master-How was it | saw you hand
ing your friends in the kitchen my best
cigarsP
Mary can't tell, sir, for the life of
ME; for I'm sure covered the key hole.
-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
A Parting Shot.

woman" remarked the up-to-date
maid, lis rapidly becoming mans supe-
rioT."
"Yes-I don't think" answered the
slangy youth, as he lit another cigar.
cite.
NO, of course you don't" she retort-
ed. How could you?"-Chicago Rec
ord.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
The Worlds Way.

To gobble up an island. at the present,
seems to be
The purpose of each potentate and plotter;
He longs TO plant his flag where'er the bot
tom of the sea
Sticks up above the surface of the water.
L A. W. Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
Only Doing One of the Things.

Janitor Ito tramp)-Don't you see
the sign that says no begging and loi-
tering is allowed here?
Tramp (indignantly)-I'm not beg
cling and lettering. I'm only begging.
N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Mrs. Church. hardly ever see Tom
be falling from grace.
Mr.. Church-Well, he won't land with
much of thump.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
The First Symptom.

"I'm afraid my wife's affection for
me is cooling"
"Why?"
"When she babe me good-by this
morning she didn't say: BE sure and
hurry home as early as possible =
Cleveland Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

THE doctors had consultation yes
terday."
What was the result?"
81 understand that the family law
yers are now in secret session.
Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Mrs. Wigwag (reading society paper)
The bride was supported to the altar
by her father.
Wigwag-Yes, and it's ten to one he'll
keep on supporting her.-Philadelphia
Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
Rank Rebellion,

The darling little baby boy presented me OF
late,
love with all fathers fond delight;
And yet the little rebel. quite unnatural to
state.
Is up In arms against me every night.
Harlem Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
A NOncOn ductOr.

Manager of Trolley Line-I think we
can take you. What is your name?
Applicant-Glass,
Good day, sir. You can never be a
cOnductor."-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Man was sentenced to earn
sis bread In the sweat OF his brow.
But the man who does II is looked upon
AS small potatoes now.
-ChicaRo Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

The Spaniards comprehend the truth.
And heavily it sets;
The Yankees didn't go to war
To pay somebody's debts.
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

A man may jes' as well work on,
1t makes no difference how small
De task may be. Befo' it's done
He'll wish he hadn't none at all.
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Mistress (waylaying maid-of-all-
work, who will be so dressy)-Martha,
I'm surprised at you! Now, what
would people say if 1 went out on
Sunday afternoon in pink blouse and
white feathers Punch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
She Would and She wouldn't.

"Ah, if l were only a mani" sighed
Mrs. Porkby.
What would you do?" asked Porkby,
gruf1iy.
"What-er-well, I wouldn't chew
nasty tobacco, any way."-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
Just a Way They Have.

The girl who keeps her birthday,
When a merry little elf,
Keeps 1t still when she grows up.
But keeps 1t 10 herself.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
III 5jziz5z167 II n
The Usual Thing.

Jonks is going to Klondike for the
purpose of obtaining wealth enough to
enable him to travel in Europe for his
bealth."
why. there isn't anything the mat
ter with his health, is there?"
Not now; but there will be by the
time he gets back from Klondike. -
Judge.
The Golfer.
The north wind doth blow
And we soon shall have snow,
And what will the golfer do then. poor
thing?
He will hunt up some chap
Who understands that clap trap
And talk It all day unto him. poor thing.
cleveland Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Lushington-Can't understand it.
Been sitting here for hours and amt
had a bite. Guess there are too many
steamboats, on the river.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08

Don't you hear me? say this thing
must be on the dead quiet. On The
Dead Quiet!!'- Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-08
WORKS FOR HIS BREAD.
Thespian Tramp Has to Spout Hard
for "a Little Stale
Pie.

Mrs. Smith was sitting by an open
window, directly over the kitchen, and
was deeply buried in novel, when she
was startled by Hannah's shrill voice
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-15
Cervera visits His Sailors.

PORTSMOUTH, N. Fl. Aug. 13.-Admiral
Cervera and his staff arrived here at 11:20
a. m. He and his companions were greeted
with cheers from 2.5G0 persons who had as
sembled at the station. The visitors were
driven Immediately to the navy yard. After
being introduced TO Rear Admiral Carpen-
ter and the officers of the yard Lieutenant
Hagerman took the Spanish admiral to
Camp Long, where. the Spanish prisoners
are confined. Col. j. G. Forney, u. S. NJ
c.. acted as an escort. When the Span
iards saw their commander they gave evil
dence of the greatest pleasure. The men
assembled in front OF. their quarters and the
venerable admiral addressed them in their
native tongue. He congratulated them on
their appearance and the reports of
their good behavior AT the noon hour the
visitors saw the meal served, after which
they were taken to the officers quarters,
where half an hour was spent in social
manner. They were then escorted to Rear
Admiral Carpenters quarters, where lunch
con was served.
AS a fitting close of the day Admiral Ger
vera and his staff were given a banquet at
Hotel Wentworth tonight, and later held a
reception in the parlors of the hotel. Colonel
Forney, u. S. NJ. c., presided at the ban
quet, with Admiral Cervera at his right
hand Tomorrow Admiral Cervera will
again visit Camp Long. and will distribute
$685. among the Spanish prisoners.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-15
TRADE IN GENERAL.
Quotations ut st. Louis, baltimore,
Cincinnati and Other PLACES.

ST. LOUIS, Aug 1s.-Flour quiet and barely
steady; patents S.70u3S0; straights, 49, 3O6r3 40;
clear $3Q330; low TO medium grades, 81. 25G2. 70.
Wheat closed lower, with August &c. September
day. Spot dull and steady; No. red. cash. ele-
vator, nc bid; track. 7Sc; Auguet, 69ssc bid 73c
asked; September 6712c bid; December, 65hc
asked; May, 66s4c asked; No hard. cash, 7l@
71%c. Corn-Futures fractionaly lower. Spot
steady; No. 2, cash, 32hc bid: August 32l4c Sep
bid Oats-Futures steady to a shade easier Spot
nominal; No. 2 cash, 22l5c bid; track. 24c bid :;
August, 22Stc September, 21c bid, 214c asked :;
May, 23a4c bid; No. white 29c Rye nominal at
44c. Flaxseed lower at ssc Prime timothy seed
$3.50. Corn meal quiet at s1.756pi.SO Bran firm
timothy. 5000; prairie. $4.50q7 Butter steady;
creamery, 17G20c; dairy, 144l7c Eggs steady at
12c, loss off. Whisky steady at 81. %. Pork
steady: standard mess. jobbing, 1920. Lard
steady; prime steam, $5.02is: choice, >s.4zAa Dry
salt meats Boxed shoulders. So extra short
Boxed shoulders. $3.50; extra short clear and ribs
Sc; shorts. Sc. 25@6.S7ls. Receipts-F1our. 1000
brls; wheat 80 coo bu CO. 900 Blu: oats, 20 900
bu Shpments-Flour. 60O0 brls; wheat, 10 600
blu; corn, 1900 bu; oats. 5000 bu.
LIVERPOOL. Aug I3.--Wheat-Spot firm; No
red Western winter. 6s I'D; No. ! red Northern
spring, Is 101ad Corn-Spot firm: American
inal; September quiet at 81 sgd; October quiet
at IS 4Isd. Fiour-St. Louis fancy winter steady
at SO. Beef steady: extra India mess Cos; prime
mess. SIS Cd. Pork firm; prime mess. fine West
ern 5ls 3D.; prime mess, medium Western. ASS 81.
Hams-Short cut steady at SIS. Bacon firm at
27s 3d. Short ribs. 20 10 "a lbs. 32s Cd long clear
mddles. light. sos; long clear mindless heavy
29s Cd short clear backs 2Os clear bellies steady
at sSs. Shoulders-Square firm at 25s Lard
Prime Western dull at z9s Cheese firm; Ameri-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1898-08-15
THE INDIANAPOLIS JOURNAL MONDAY AUGUST Is 1898

than week ago Stockers and feeders and stock
heifers active and strong all week, and now
15025c higher than two weeks ago. Butcher cows
and heifers very scarce and better. Texans ad-
vancing part of last weeks decline recovered.
Fair to fancy native shipping and export steers.
$4.5Vn5.50, bulk at s4SOq5-20; dressed beef and
under 1000 pounds, S. 60Q4.7a, bulk at s425d4.50;
stockers and feeders. S3G4.40 bulk at S3.75G42 Is
cows and hefers, S2q4.55. bulk of cows 81 500
$50; Texas and Indian steers. 81. S5d4.45, bulk
Hogs-Receipts, 26OO; shipments, 800; market
10c lower: Workers. $S.S0gSso packers, $3.50
1856; butchers, So. sOd4
Sheep-Receipts, 30O shipments, 1850; market
steady Native muttons. $4,000; lambs. s496;
stockers, 49, 35Q3. 70; culs and bucks. S1S0Q2 IS.
CHICAGO, Aug. 13.-Cattle in good demand
to-day at steady prices Choice steers s. 25q5 !;
sdq n5 fseegs s5 peer bus 81 COWS s'GGN
heiters, sS.50G425; calves, s3.50Q7; Western
rangers, sS04.6O; Texans 50. 5004.
Packers were determined that the prices for
of about sc. Fair choice, S. 90G14.071s packers
sS.6OqSS712; butchers. $3.I0q4C212; mixed, $3.50
4; light, s.. 60G4; pigs $2.75Q3S5.
large part of the offerings of sheep were con-
signed to slaughtering houses. The few focks
that the market sold at unchanged
prices Common to choice, S3G4e0; Western
rangers. S3.25q460; poor to prime lambs, 50. 5O@
6.65; prime Western rangers, $625.
Receipts-Catte, 100; hogs r. 900; sheep, 1000.
NEW YORK. Aug. 13.-Beeves-Receipts, 7,175:
no trading; feeling firm. Exports, Loss cattle and
lob quarters of beef Calves-Receipts, 80; mar
Sheep and Lambs-Receipts, 3,773 sheep firm;
lambs steady; common and medium slow. Sheep,
$S.25@4.55; lambs, s625q7.50.
Hogs-Receipts 2Se market nominal at s4.20
@455.
CINCINNATI. Aug. 1S.-Hogs easy at 50. ESQ
40
Cattle steady at s1.75@475.
Sheep steady at $2.25q4.15 Lambs frmer at