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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
POOR ISLAND QUEEN.
A Victim to the Superstition of Her
Dusky Subjects.
Daughter of an English Cnstaway Ii
Forced to Become the Ruler of
the Muna Islands, and Meets
Tragic End.

Capt. Luttrell, of the schooner Ocean
Spray, just arrived at San Francisco
from voyage to the South seas, brings
a strange story from the Muna islands.
Somewhere near 30 years ago trading
schooner hailing from Australia was
driven out of her course by one of those
tremendous storms which occasionally
made missioner out of the name Pa
cific ocean. When the hurricane was at
its height the schooner, in the middle
of the night, struck the coral reef which
surrounds the largest of the Muna is
lands. The vessel was dashed to pieces
and all on board persisted except Will
liam Young, one of the sailors. He was
found next morning lying on the beach,
half naked and wholly unconscious. At
that time Muna islands were hardly
known to civilization and the simple in
habitants concluded that the white
youth so suddenly thrown in their
midst was god. He was tenderly cared
for and soon became enamored of the
lazy life. He was bright lad and in
few months had mastered enough of the
island language to stand him in good
stead. A young sister of the king de-
cided that he would suit her as hus-
band, and the sailor was nothing 10th,
and soon the marriage of the dusky
princess and the white god was cele-
brated with all the pomp incident to
royal weddings in the Muna islands.
In the course of time daughter was
born to the distinguished pair. The
father named her Margaret, after his
own mother in far-away England. From
little trading sloops manned by Sa-
means, who on rare occasions visited
the islands, Young obtained couple of
books and some papers, and with the
aid of these taught his daughter to
read. She grew up to be handsome
girl and her father sent her to school
in Samoa, where she remained for sew
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
SHARkEY THE WINNER.
He Gets the Decision i'm the Ninth
Round of His Battle with COrbett.

New York, Nov. 23.-The Sharkey-
Corbett fight, which was witnessed by
the largest and most representative
gathering of sporting men that ever
congrngated to see a ring contest,
ended in a disgraceful fiasco last night
at the Lenox Athletic club. Corbett
had all the worst of the encounter
when one of his seconds, Con McVey,
jumped into the ring, appealing to the
referee, thus violating the rules, and
the referee, Honest John Kelley,
had no alternative but to disqualify
Corbett and award the bout to Sharkey.
McVey's interference was abs olutely
inexcusable and the referee, believing
that there was Job" in McVey's ac-
ton, took it upon himself to declare
all bets off.
In the second round there were wild
yells from the admirers of the Irish
man when he foored Corbett with a
right swing on the head, preceded with
a powerful blow on the body. Shar-
keys rushes were successful invariably
and Jim's quickpess and leg work were
tested to their utmost in trying to
evade the aggressive sailor. That
Sharkey has improved wonderfully
goes without saying, and on the other
hand that Corbett is not the Corbett of
New Orleans is beyond question. At
no time had the Californian the upper
hand of his younger and more sturdy
rival. Sharkey is fighter and clever
one at that, and his work last night
stamps him beyond all doubt as being
second only to Fitzsimmons.
From the second to the eighth round
Sharkey held a decided advantage. In
the ninth round, which was SO pro-
ductive of disappointments and I'M
looked for incidents, Corbett seemed
to be stronger than at any time during
the fight, but it was evident that he
was slowly but surely fading under
Sharkey's onslaughts 1t was two to
one on Sharkey after the second round
and had not McVey acted as he did
there is very little doubt that Sharkey
would have won handily.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
UNFORTUNATE MISTAKE,
rhmauc Incident of the Cuban
blockade between the Porter
and the WinsIOw.

4 frequently in the anxiety to discover
whether the strange craft were friend
'or foe without betraying her own pres
ence, torpedo boat was fired on by her
own friends, says Harper's Magazine.
lhe blockading squadron was taking
20 chances of any kind of approaching
dark little craft and used the western
method of shooting first and inquiring
afterwards. In the excitement conse-
quent on the signal "Enemy's torpedo
boat sighted" even torpedo-boats en-
gagged each other. This happened ore
OF the first nights off Havana. The mo-
ment the signal was made. all the scout
ing vessels in the vicinity converged at
full speed toward the point where the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

eral years. While there she fell in love
with Samoan chief, who urged her to
marry him, but being dutiful daugh-
ter she refused to do so before acquairt-
ing her father.
The next vessel carried her to the
Muna islands. Almost immediately
upon her arrival the king was taken
seriously i'll and Margaret sought fol-
an opportunity to leave the islands,
she being the heir to the throne. Once
seated thereon, she would be kept in
seclusion and would not even be al.
lowed to look at man, much less marry
him. She was unable to get away, and
when the king died she was declared
queen of the islanders. So rigid wal,
the seclusion to which she was con.
demned that even her own father was
not allowed to see her, the islanders b.
lieving that their queen should be alb
solutely free from male influence in
ruling her people. The horror of his
daughters situation so wrought on
Young that he sickened and died. Mar
garet was carried to his grave in the
great funeral procession, the convey
ance being bamboo box carefully COW
cred with leaves all around, and with
only part of the roof open.
Shortly after this Queen Margaret
was herself taken ill, and about that
time Capt. Luttrell arrived at the island
with the Ocean Spray, his wife being
with him. The islanders had become
alarmed at the condition of their
queen, and besought the captains as.
sistance. Mrs. Luttrell prepared some
simple remedies, which they gave to
the islanders, but the latter were afraid
of the white mans remedies, and did
not carry out the captains instruc-
tons. Instead, they built an enor.
nous semicircle of brushwood, in the
center of whicN they placed the bam-
boo cage, with the queen inside. Then
they set fire to the brushwood, their
idea being that the god of heat would
drive out the evil cold spirit. Priests
uttered lamentations meanwhile, and
there was great beating of tom.toms
nrd drums, the ceremony being kept
up all night. Of course the unfortu-
nate girl died from the heat and smoke,
end when Capt. Luttrell sailed the
chiefs and priests were again looking
for a royal ruler,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

She needs COMPENSATION. For years
she has fought an unequal fight against
her sister of the curly locks, and her
temper has been worn threadbare, all
on account of her hair. What chance
has straight-haired girl on T. windy
day. Her hair is struggling in frantic
wisps over her collar and her ears. She
looks untidy, disreputabie; and all the
time the curly haired girl is becoming
more and more bewitching. Her stray
locks crisp and curl and flutter fluffy
round her face, and she smiles in serene
consciousness that the wind is quite
powerless against her. When rainy
days come the straight-haired girl
signs dolefully, and looks limp and de-
jected, in spite of swell clothes Hot
days have the same depressing effect
upon her hair and spirits. Sea bathing
has no charms for her. Even golf can't
he to her what it is to the champion
with curly hair But, if straight hair
is to be certificate of eligibility for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

1t is said of Mr.. George Curzon, tha
new governor general of India, that his
handwriting became quite illegible at
one period of his Oxford career. Al
this time he wrote two letters one TO a
relative, one to a chum with whom ne
always discussed the faults of their Ne
spective relations. and accidentally put
these letters into the wrong envelopes.
He was about to write a profound
apology to his relative when he re-
ceived the following note from him:
Cant read word of your four pages,
but guess you want some money, you
young rascal" Inclosed was a hand
some Tip"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

johns thirst for knowledge grew with
his years, and he rounded out his edu-
cational career with college course in
the University of Michigan at Ann
Arbor. Like many another young col
legian, he turned to teaching as the
readiest means of employing his tai
ents, and he returned to his native town
to become the principal of its high
school. He taught for time also at
Liscomb, la. He had determined to
study law, and returning to his alma
mater he was able to graduate from its
law school at the age of %. He went at
once to Nebraska, settling in 1880 at
Fullerton, Nance county. From that
time on his services were in almost con-
slant demand for political positions,
and he has won many honors since.
Shortly after his arrival in Nebraska he
was elected county attorney and held
the Office for three years. He was
elected to the state senate in 1884 and
was reelected in 1886, and was chosen
president of the senate during his sec
ond term. In 1887 he presided over the
republican state convention. and after
ward made successful chairman of
the state committee. He was elected
lieutenant-governor in 1888, and was
sent to the Fifty-third congress from
the Third district by plurality of 3,Oo5
over his next highest competitor. Mr..
Mieklejohn was appointed assistant
secretary of war few weeks after the
expiration of his term in congress.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
Naval Officers Retire.

Washington, Nov. 23.-Rear Admiral
Joseph n. Miller, recently detached
from command of the Pacific station,
was placed on the retired list yester-
day on account of age. The vacancy
thus created in the highest grade will
be filed by the promotion of Commo-
dore Howison, now commanding the
Boston navy yard. Other promotions
will be made all along the line. The
retirement of Rear Admiral Bunce oc-
ours on the 25th proXimo. Admiral
Bunce is commandant of the New York
navy yard. Admiral Dewey will be
Bunce retire"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
Papcr House and rurniture.

Paper, according to the Kleine Eel
tung, has magnificent future. 1t de-
scribes a large paper house with IS
rooms which has been erected by
Russian gentleman upon his country
estate at Savinowka in Podolia. The
house was constructed in New York by
an American engineer, and cost $4,000
rubles. Its architect declares that it
will last longer than stone building.
To make the triumph still more en-
phatic, the proprietor has resolved that
the whole of the furniture shall be
made of the same material,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
A NEW COUNTERFEIT.
Makers of ''the Queer" Produce So
Note that May Deceive the UnWary
How to Detect 1t.


How TO Detect 1t.
Washington, Nov. 23.-The secret
service gives notice of new counter
felt IS legal tender note, series of 1880,
check letter A, j. Fount Tillman, reg
lister; d. n. Morgan, treasurer; por-
trait of jackson. small scalloped seal.
This counterfeit is printed on stiff.
heavy bond paper, no attempt having
been made to initiate the silk fiber of
the genuine paper. The entire face Of
the note has blurred smutted appear
ance; especially is this true of the por-
trait of Jackson.
The check letter has been omitted
from the left end of the note. The
small curved line between Series of
and 1850" and the small ornamental
floral design at the end of the imprint
of the bureau of engraving and print
ing, upper left face of note. have also
been omitted.
The note is from one-sixteenth to
one eighth of an inch smaller than the
genuine. The seal is darker than the
genuine. The treasury numbers are
smaller, but fairly good in color. The
back of this note is lighter green than
the genuine. and the lathe work and
small lettering is very poor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
GEORGE D. MEIKLEJOHN.
Assistant Secretary of War Wants to
Be Elected United States Sena-
tor from Nebraska.

George D. Meiklejohn, who is looming
up big as the possible or probable sue
cessor of United States Senator Allen,
has just finished record as assistant
secretary of war. He is comparatively
a young man, but he has had busy ca
reer, well filled with political and pro-
fessional triumphs. He is a native CT
Weyauwega, Waupaca county, Wis,
where he was born August &c, 1857. He
spent his youth on farm and gained
the scant education afforded by the
public schools of a sparsely settled
country in pioneer days, but this was
supplemented by course at the state
normal in Oshkosh. Young Meikle-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
A ROGUE'S CONFESSION.
banker Cross Leaves a Written Ae.
count of His Rascality. Giving q
Hard Luck Story as Excuse.

saAu AucA StOTy as E4cuSes
Emporia, Kan, Nov. 23.-Since the
failure of the First national bank,
which was followed by the suicide of
Charles S. Cross, president of the bank
and owner of the celebrated Sunnyside
stock farm, there have been rumors of
written confession left behind by
the suicide. This letter was made
pnblic last night by William Martin
dale, vice president of the bank, and
has caused a sensation in Emporia, for
it is an acknowledgement by the sui
eide that he has Systematically de-
ceived and defrauded not only the
patrons of his bank, but his business
associates. The letter follows:
"Emporia, Kan, May II, 1898.
81 desire to state that the mister
tunes of myself and the bank have
been caused through my faults and err
rors l inherited large debt, which
L endeavored to meet by going into
other schemes which have all been
practical failures and only got me
deeper into the mire. AS to the bank
matters, desire to say that l have
carefully tried to deceive both the
board of directors, the cashier and
employees. Mr.. Martindale will now
learn for the first time how l have
carefully deceived him, principally by
way of substituted paper of which he
has no knowledge. The reports and
letters written to the comptroller have
been by me misrepresented to the
board, they having signed on the last
page and 1 having sent other let
tiers than the ones read to them,
changing every one but the last sheet.
Il have had a hard luck story most
of my lifetime, the only pleasant fea-
ture being that of my present wife,
who has been good and true woman.
Mr.. Davis, our cashier, has never
made an improper entry on the books
and knows nothing of this whole mis-
cradle business. Death do not fear.
1t is preferable to the agony of the
past year. know of nothing further
to add except as to Mr.. Martindale.
This is terrible thing for him. He
has trusted me without reserve. [
have given him bill of sale of all my
personal property. c. S. CROSS"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

By the admiralty's orders perfect
models are made in parafiin wax Of
every new English battleship before it
is laid down, and these models are
tested in tank at Haslar. The models
are from ~ to "a feet long, and the tank
is 400 feet long and 20 feet wide. The
models are made of wax because it is
a material which does not absorb water
or change its weight, so alterations can
be easily made Also the material can
be melted up and used again.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
THE STRAIGHT-HAIRED GIRL.
A Bit of Advice to the Young Man
Who Is Said to Be Inclined
Toward MatrimOny.

Some one of the oracles whose mis-
sion is to advise young women how to
select a husband, and to warn young
men against feminine wiles, has re-
Gently set up new guide post for mas
culine wayfarers on the road to matri-
mony, says the New York Sun.
Marry a girl with straight hair
says the oracle. THE chances are that
her ways are as straight as her locks,
while the heart of the curly headed girl
is as full of twists and quirks as her
hair"
The theory is expounded at some
length. If all men will but be guided
by this sibylline voice, the day of the
straightforward girl is close at hand
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

near the Madeleine with peculiar ap-
paratus. He had stick seven or eight
feet long, with wire clamps fastened to
its sides and papers stuck in them. On
the top there was sHall cup with
hole in the bottom. The hole was :. very
important part of the apparatus, for it
reached all the way down through the
stick, and through it came the copper
coins of one or two sous, according to
the price of the paper selected by the
patron. This was at last a convenient
way to reach the roof of car, and
Father Barbette" was soon initiated
by a number of other newsboys. who
built apparatus just as ingenious IS his.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

Old Bullion-So, sir, you want to
marry my daughter? Wasn't that your
name saw signed to a poem in one of
the magazines the other day?
Reginald Ricksley-Yes, sir; | have
written great deal of magazine poetry,
but indeed | assure you, sir, | do not de-
pend upon it for livelihood. l have
regular JOB as timekeeper in ma
chine shop.
"Oh, in that case I suppose I ought
to let you have her."-Chicago Evening
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
Death of an OLD Parrot.

Ducky, the royal parrot of England,
presented to the king in 1900 by Pitt, is
dead at the age of 1874. The bird was an
accomplished talker, and was banished
from the court for time in 1850 be-
cause of its powers of mimicry and iu
the frightful statements il did not hest
tate to make even in the presence OF
ROYALTY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

The icebergs of the two hemispheres
are entirely different in shape. TIE
arctic bergs are irregular in form, with
lofty pinnacles and glittering domes,
while the antarctic bergs are fat
topped and solid looking.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

In Cochin China the parties desiring
divorce break pair Of chopsticks in
the presence of witnesses and the thing
Ia done.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01

and torn by the enemy's shell, her cap
tain wounded and her executive officer
and five of her crew dead. 1t was no
laughing matter this time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-01
Curzon's Bad writing.

matrimony, there will be balm for as
these wounds.
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Central Tine.)
Central Time)
Trains Nos h and &c connect at from Wanton.



sand Calveron for and from WaentOn
SERVICE
885 Train DanvI Charlotte and way stations Connects at
Franklin junction for Rocky Mount and
stunning rives sal Alexandria 1 30 p
No
eturnin
daily Sunday for Hrontg
inernt turning a.
Trains Alexandria
Sunday and
Round Hill S:2oa daily and
p 10 sunday 1872 Sundays only
SERVICE
Cars
NewYo
Atlanta and Tampa via Cnaroe oumo Savannah
Richmond
andf Dining ta between
Fast Mai Pullman Sleeping Cars between New
Salisbury with Pullman
Hot ST
sleeper Solid between
Conducted Excursion Through Sleeper on n
Wednesday toS Francisco, without change
Pullman reservation etc. app!
FRANKS CANNON a. T. MOSS IicSeI Aeir Alexandra Va
3rd VceP President
M ,TafhcMan GeneTi Passenger Agent
Washington D c. "a92H{ol, D.
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Two Pointed Questions answered.


What is the use of making a bette
article than your competitor if you CAL
get better price for il?
Ans.-As there is no difference in the
price the public will buy only the bet
ter, so that while our profits may bs
smaller on a single sale they will be
much greater in the aggregate.
How can you get the public to know
YOUR make is the besl?
II both articles are brought promin-
emily before the public both are certain
to be tried and the public will very
quickly pass judgment on them and
use only the better one.
This explains the large sale on Cham
berlain's Cough Remedy. The people
have been using it for years and have
found that it can always be depended
upon. They may occasionally take up
with some fashionable novelty put forth
with exaggerated claims, but are Ger
tain to return TO the one remedy that
they know to be reliable, and fol-
coughs, colds and Group there is moth
ing equal to CHARACTERISTICS Cough
Remedy. For sale by J. H. Janney
Druggist, 701 King street.
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N. B. Same schedule Sundays, commencing
at 80 8. N.
POTOMAC RIVER ANDINGS-sTEAM-
ER WAKEFIELD leaves Washington Mon.
days at 90 a. m, and Alexandria at 8 90
q. m, for landings as far 90 Nomini and on
Wednesdays and Saturdays at Same hours for
ST. Clements Bay and Leonardtown.
c. w. RIDLEY, General Manager.
JOHN B. PADGETT, Agent.
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Alexauar5s bazefte.
WEDNESDAY EVENING DEC. z, ~ s.
DIpHTHERrA FROM KISS Tie New

DIPaTHERIA FROM KISS Tie New
Jersey Board OF Health has become
much exercised over the alarming CO :
dition of affairs that exists in Washing
ton, Warren county, where an epidemi'
OF diphtberis is threatened. Many
children were allowed 10 kiss the corps
of child of John Cusbmap, who bee
died of diphtheria. The child Ras q
favorite and had been attending The
public school, and the children w'r.
kept ignorant of the cauae of the death
They were allowed to SEQ the corpse,
aud several of them volu atarily kissed
their companion, and when this becaust
known many of the children that n'-
tended the school went to the house
and took afectionate leave of the chic.
1t is reported that several cases OF diph-
liberia have made their appearance, @nc
the State Board of Health has asked for
a statement of facts.
Alexandria gazette. [volume] (Alexandria, D.C.) 1834-1974, 1898-12-07
ALL READY NOW

ALL READY NOW
to fill your bin for the holiday season we are
with we'll screened. clean and high grade
coal at low prices. Winter isn't lingering in
the lap Of tall, but as bounced in upon US
and will make a stay. Greet Santa Claus
with warm reception from cur superior
coal in your fire place or heater. For baking
the LEE COAL is unsurpassed
COAL AND WOOD UNDER COVER.
J. B. ZIMMERMAN.
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STEAMERS.

STEAMERS.
VNTAsHINGTON STEAMBOAT COM.
w PANY (LLMITED.l
Bound Trip, 10 Cents.
In effect on and after MONDAY, September
10, 1898.
Leave Washington Leave Alexandria.
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By G. a. Henty.
This is a tale of early American History,
by the favorite story-teller of American and
English bows