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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
POWER IN POLITICS.
A Popular Delusion About Abra-
ham Lincoln Corrected.
He Was Neither a Dark Horse Nor
nm Accident When Nominated
by the Republicans for
President in 1860.

An Iowa writer who is telling about
the number of great men which his
state has produced in the past few
years says that although Secretary
Leslie NJ. Shaw has been only four or
five years in politics, yet The is far bet
ter known to the nation than Lincoln
was when he was nominated for pres
ident." The notion that Lincoln was
unknown outside of his own state I'M
til his nomination for president has
been expressed by better informed
writer's than the Iowa man here re-
ferred to, but it is a delusion just the
same, says the St. Louis Globe-Demo-
crat.
Lincoln served a term in congress in
the latter part of the Mexican war, and
though he did not make a national
reputation then, he was sufficiently
well known throughout the country in
1856, at the time when the republican
party's first national convention was
held, to get 10 votes in that convention
for vice president on the ticket with
Fremont, as compared with 46 for
Banks, who had just been elected
speaker of the house in the longest and
most exciting contest for that office
which has taken place in the history
of the country, and 43 for Wilmot, the
author of the celebrated anti-s!avery
proviso. Dayton, however, was NOM
mated. That was four years before
Lincoln's nomination for president.
In 1858, when he canvassed Illinois
against Douglas in the contest for the
senate, he won reputation which ex-
tended all over the country, and which
brought his name up in connection
with the republican national leader
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

hero of Kandahar in time to cut a
big figure at the coronation. The
late Queen Victoria could see no
reason why the army should not re-
main in the family, and was most
anxious that the duke of Connaught
should succeed the aged duke of Cam
bridge when public sentiment de-
manded the retirement of the lat
ter.
When her plans were defeated and
the appointment of Lord Wolseley be-
came necessary, she contented her
self with the thought that at last her
son could succeed Lord Wolseley. But
Lord Roberts capture of Cronje, and
the resulting wave of popular en-
thusiasm, and the equally strong con-
viction that the war office must be
reformed again, defeated the queens
wishes, and Lord Roberts was made
commanderin-chief.
But the abrupt removal of Gen. Bull
Ter by Lord Roberts caused a revo-
luton in feeling. and for the first
time in his life the beloved "Bobs"
heard Kisses mingled with the cheers
sent up in his honor whenever he APP
peared in public.
That was a bitter experience for a
man so fond of popularity. and is
said to be one of the causes of his
intention to resign. Another is his
discovery that he is quite unable to
cut the red tape that is bound so
tightly around the war office by its
civilian force.
And so at last the duke of Con-
naught is to have his long-looked-for
chance. He is a clever, kindly and
popular man, who has the reputation
of being a really good soldier, quite
aside from his royal prestige. Then,
beside, it would be quite beneath his
dignity to go pOttering about with re-
forms in the war office
Things could go on peaceably in
the good old way, and the secretary
of war could manage matters in any
way he chose, without interference
from the military end of the office.
The dukes personal popularity is
thought to be great enough to over
come any popular feeling that a more
brilliant, energetic and forceful man
should be placed at the head of the
army.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
The Country's Death Rate.

A recent bulletin of the United
States census compares the mortality
of 1890 and that of 1900, and shows
that there has been a diminution of
something like ten per cent. in the
death rate. In 1890 the average
longevity in the United States was
81 years; in 1900 it is 35.2 years.
The increase is 10 per cent. This is
the conclusion, at least, so far as
cities of over 5000 inhabitants are
concerned, and it represents the facts
for the whole country approximately.
In 1894 245 persons died of consump-
ton in every 10000; in 1900 only 100.
The case is similar, though not so
marked, for other diseases-diph-
liberia, bronchitis, typhoid, cholera in
fantum and the like. The main
causes are a perfected hygiene of
towns and the progress of medicine.
Pneumonia, however, claimed 1872 VIC
tins per 10000 in 1900 to 1877 in 1890.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
TO SUCCEED ROBERTS.
Duke of COnnaught, Kings Brother,
VIII Become COmmander-in-
Chief of British Army

There have been rumors for some
time that Lord Roberts had had all
he wanted of the Office of command
er-in-chief of the British army, but no
definite statement has been made on
the subject.
From one of the half-dozen men
who should be able to speak authori-
tatively on the subject, it is learned
that the rumOr is not only correct,
but that the date set by Lord Rob-
erts is April, and that the kings only
remaining brother, the duke of Con-
naught, will be the successor of the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

statesman and politician" asked the
little boy who wants to grow up to be
wise.
"A statesman" said the nan of great
practical force, sis the man who is
studying what the constitution of the
United States means, while the other
people are hustling to get votes. -
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

ship. That was nearly two years be-
fore the convention met which NOM
mated him for president.
The person who asserts that Lincoln
was suddenly sprung upon the country
as presidential quantity knows moth
ing about the T%itics of 1S5G-60. When
Lincoln, by invitation of a New York
Republican club, made his historic ad-
dress at Cooper institute, in New York
city, on February 81 1860, the Tribune
declared next morning that 'since the
days of Clay and Webster no man has
spoken to larger assemblage of the
intellect and culture of our city" He
had powerful friends among the re-
publican statesmen and news papers of
every state in the union at that time,
and that was nearly three months be-
fore the convention met which NOM
mated him. On the first of the three
ballots in the convention in which he
was nominated he had votes from New
England and the middle states. al well
as from his own quarter of the coun-
try. Careless or ignorant persons, in
pointing morals or making antitheses,
are in the habit of insinuating that
Lincoln, at the time of his nomination
in 1860, was a sort of a dark horse or
an accident, but such assertions make
a wide divergence from the facts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
Winter Song.

The thorn's on the tree. :,
The skurks in its lair;
The mosquito and flea 10y
Are inert somewhere; .
The rattlesnake lies IL
Unconscious and curied E.
In heap, with eyes
Tight-closed; the flies /
Nor buzz nor caper
On the sticky paper,
AIS right with the world.
Chicago Record Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
Gently Expressed.

81 reckon Josh'H tell them folks he
went to town to work for a lot of
things they didn't know" said Farmer
Corntossel.
'Yes," said his wife; "that's one
trouble with Josh. He's allus tellin'
folks something they don't know. An
when you come to fins out, you're kind
o glad you didn't know 'em any sooner,
cause they mostly amt so."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

Aren't you glad you are living in
this age of invention?" exclaimed the
thin man with the wart on his nose.
Cant say [ am" replied the bald
headed man. You see, l married a
widow, and she's got photograph
that she is forever having grind out
records that her first husband made!"
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
NlfIT ~ Il
Popular Toothache Cure.

Landor-HaEoa, what's up? You
look as happy as if you'd just fallen
heir to d million.
enjamin-That's how ] feel. One
of my teeth has been almost jumping
out of my head for a week, and this
morning l decided that 1 couldn't stand
it longer, so l went to the dentists to
have it out.
Landor-Ah, and you've got rid of
the troublesome thing. Well, that
would naturally
Benjamin-No. What tickles me is
that the dentist wasn't in.-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
Too Literally Harmonious.

Observation-Disclosures is this you have
done to Vanity? He declares you have
insulted him, and that he viii never buy
another peuny's worth in this store.
Clerk-Why, he came in and said that
he wanted complete outfit that har-
monized with his physique. l glanced
down at his legs and laid bow tie on
the show case, and before l could dig
up the other things he was gone.-Los
Angeles Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
His Belief,

Colonel" said the beautiful grass
widow, "do you believe in piatonic
love?"
81 believe in it all right" he an
swered, slipping out past the end of
the piano, but my belief has got me
into trouble so often that I'm not will
ing to stake much on t."-Chicago Rec
ord-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

'He may mean WELL" said the young
doctor, ''but l don't exactly like the
tone of his letter.
whats the matter?" inquired the
old practitioner.
Jones, the undertaken, writes and
says that if [ will send my patients to
him he will guarantee them satisfac-
tion. Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
judging by Experience.

think of it," she exclaimed look
ing up from her paper. 1T says here
that one of the rich New York men al
lows his wife $4,000 a year just for
household expenses"
'And at that" he replied, 'Pll bet
she claims she is unable to get things
that she really needs"
why do you think SOP"
Because she is a ?"-Chica-
60 Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
Oldest Man in America

The claim of Martin Head, of Ma
poleon, o., to being the oldest man
in the United States is not well found
ed. Noah Raby, of New Jersey, who
is at the Piscataway poor farm, locat-
ed near New Brunswick, claims to be
between 129 and 100 years old.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
More Coming.

"Why so glum?" said the cheerful
looking lawyer.
"Oh, just lost suit" said the sad
faced man coming from the court,
Never mind; you'll have another
Another one of your creditors put it
into my hands this morning" -Yon-
kers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

''Oh, yes, he's very clever"
Huh! he doesn't do anything to
show it. | never knew him to do a
stroke of work"
That's just where he shows his c!ev-
erness. A man has to be clever who
can make a living without WORKING
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

Mrs. Makeshift-Well, I've found out
how to make up my new dress at last.
Mr.. M.-Then why don't you get the
stuff?
Mrs. Mo money left. 1t took all
had to buy fashion magazines.-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

"If l had my way" said the prac-
teal man, there would be no poetry
written"
"Well," answered the cynical reader
of magazines, I'll guess you've got your
way, all right. Washington Star,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

Were you surprised when 1 pro-
posed?" he asked.
WELL" she replied, thoughtfully, "I
was not so surprised thai you proposed
when you did as was that you did not Z
propose on some previous occasions"
Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

Doesn't it make you the least bit
enyious to see what elegant furniture
Mrs. Eyehy is putting into her house
next door?"
'Not bit. My husband says it will
be sold by the sheriff within six months
and I'll be there to buy."-Chicago
Tribune,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
The Censor.

The man who goes ahead and tries
To do his level best.
Has little time to criticise
The failures of the rest.
1t is the wight who doth delight
To idle all the day,
Who when things are not all Alright
WASHINGTON Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

First Business Mani don't care to
be worth more than $100,000,000.
Second Business Man-Nor l. 1 am
convinced that the greatest happiness
is TO be found in moderate circum-
stances.-Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
A Fluent TaIker

Hewitt-Does your wife speak more
than one language?
Jewett-She speaks several.
Hewitt-Does she speak them flu
emily?
Jewett-She speaks any language
fluently that she speaks at all.-Town
Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
The Naughty Old Nine.

There once was naughty old Nine.
Whose wicked son drank till he hme.
He sucked in champagne,
Then went out in the ragne,
And fell on the slipp'ry lnacme.
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

A tribe of peculiar people dwell Cd
the banks of the Purus, in South
America. Men, women and children
are spotted, with brown spots on a
white skin Their chief article of diet
is fish,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
The Dend Past.

The money that we owe does not
So worry us, we know,
As does the lot we haven't got,
But which we'd like to owe.
-Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
PLUCKY MISS ADAMS.
Will Tour the Country with Bern.
hardt ana Play Romeo and
Juliet in French.

Miss Maude Adams and Nine. Sarah
Bernhardt will make joint tour in
"Romeo and Juliet" but the play
will be given in French. According
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

French with Bernhardt)
to the original arrangement Nine.
Bernhardt was again to show her
versatility by touring America with
Miss Adams and playing Romeo in
English, the entire company to speak
that language, but the French act
ress for once found it impossible to
carry out her ambitious plans. She
has sent word to Mr.. Grau that she
must put down her English books as
presenting an impossible task. Eth
er the tour must be abandoned or
"Romeo and Juliet" must be played
in French. When Mr.. Frohman, her
manager, wrote to Miss Adams of
the situation she promptly tele-
graphed; ''Tll do it in French
Who's afraid?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

Miss Portleyh (aside)-It's very
queer! Here I've been talking about
wanting to learn how to skate for two
hours, and not one of these men has
offered to teach me!-Chicago Daily
News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

Perhaps they tax me overmuch,
In fact do not doubt it,
But l would rather pay it than
Take time to kick about it.
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20

Little Eflie (not at all inclined to go
to sleep, to nurse, who is about to
switch off the electric lighD-Oh,
please, Mana, don't turn on the dark
Punch,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
Easily Identified,

Two Kentucky congressman who had
imbibed rather freely of their native
beverage were making considerable
noise on board a train, and the con-
ductor finally called upon them to keep
quiet.
Sir" said one of the local states
men, 81 want you to know that we are
members of the state legislature
"Oh. L don't doubt it," replied the
ticket puncher. "You have all the
symptoms. "-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-02-20
A Cynic's Apprehension,

Whenever 1 see my fellow men
All chattering in their glee.
l wonder if my talk bores them
AS much as theirs bores me.
Washington Star.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-06-14

Prospects schools Ciesfng Exercises.
The closing exercises Of the Prospect
school took place Friday evening. June 8.
in the dining hall Of the boarding house 81
the Diamond mine. The room was taste
fully decorated in hothouse plants and ev-
ersrsens. and . temporary stage was erected
for The evenings entertainment. The pro-
gramme consisted Of dialogues. recitations
and musical numbers, all Of which were
excsllently rendered. There was ~sppropri-
ate costuming. end every number on the
programme was catchy and bright. The
children were at ease and did their part in
. manner that reflected the highest credit
TO the ability and careful training Of The
teacher. Miss Tsssa Morisrty. The sxsr.
cises were well attended by the people Of
Prospect. Eureka and Ruby Hill, and .
dance followed the school programme,
which was greatly enjoyed by oil present.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-06-14

Salt Lake Herald, June s.: The first
consignment of a 500-ton lot OF Tonopah
ore reached the city yesterday and the
balance OF the lot is expected to arrive
early in the week. On his recent visit
to this city General Manager Oddie ar
ranged to have the ore come this way to
market instead Of sending it to San Fran
cisco or Everett, Washington. The con-
signment will interest local operators in
that it is the first time any ore from the
famous Nevada camp every landed in
this market. It will give them an oppor-
tunity to see it, if they want to, and there
is little or no doubt that the management
will consent to the publication OF the fig
ures showing its value, when the lot is
ready for sale.
1t is understood that the Tonopah
Company has not yet been able to ar
range a freight rate with the Southern
Pacific railway that would Justify it in
diverting all its ores in this direction. but
as this Is the logical market and the point
at which the company would much pre-
fer to do it's business, a strong hope is still
entertained that the Southern Pacific will
yet make it possible for the producers of
the new camp to do their business here
if they prefer to.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-06-14

The fame of the alsbastine produced
from Governor Adams gypsum quarry Is
last spreading over the coast, says the
Carson Appeal. The latest improved
buildings in San Francisco are finished
with It, as it is recognized among ad-
vanced builders and architects in that
city as the best material for hard finished
interiors that has aver been put on the
market. Scarcely a large building Is now
erectedin San Francisco that does not con-
tain the name of that finish in the speci-
ications. 1t is popular all Owe Cali
fornia where it has been tested, but, being
q Nevada product, has not reached any
sale Of consequence in this State.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-06-14
POUNDS
A NEWS ITEMS.

Reno has another case OF smallpox.
Mrs. Phil Jacobs is the victim this time.
Reno's school census shows an increase
OF 139 children of school age over last
years census.
Fire destroyed hay and other property
valued at 1880 on the Steve Williams
place neal Ely last week.
A meeting of the Republican State Gen.
trail Committee has been called for Satur.
day, June 20. 1902, to be held in Carson.
Reno will have a public building. The
bill appropriating $50, 1000 for the building
and site has been signed by the President.
Joe Miller of Austin is prominently
mentioned as a candidate for State Sena-
tor from Lander county, and F. E. Wool
cock of Battle Mountain for Assembly.
man.
Anticipating q scarcity of lodging &C
commodations during the Reno carnival,
arrangements have been made by the
Southern Pacific Company to place eighty
s~leeping-cars on the sidetracks around
Reno for the accommodation Of the pub
lie.
Silver State, June IL: On this morn.
ing's westbound flyer was a private car
occupied by the Philadelphia officers oil
the Tonopah Mining Company. They
are on their way to the bonanza camp
and operations Of large magnitude may
be expected to follow their visit.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-06-14

To the Editor Of the SENTINEL:

To the Editor of the SENTINEL:
Washoe county politicians are begin
ming to talk q little about who will make
strong candidates to go on the legislative
ticket. The Democrats and "Silver"
men say that Phil Jacobs made a good
representative to the lower House two
years ago, and that he has quite a follow
ing for q place on the ticket in the same
capacity this Fall. s. II. Rosenthal is
also being favorably considered, while
John Sunderland, Jr., promises to be q
factor in the selection OF timber to make
representatives Of. Bridges Of Wads-
worth is being talked of to represent that
end Of the county, and ]. Z. Schereau OF
Verdi is showing elements Of strength in
that quarter. w. III. McInnis is being
urged to abandon his struggle for Sheriff
for a fourth term and come out for Asses
sor on the Silver ticket. From present
indications w. III. A. Pike will have no
opposition for the nomination Of District
Attorney. G. E. Holesworth thinks he
would make the best Commissioner this
county eve had, and will likely have his
name presented to the Fusion convention.
George is figuring on the support of the
friends OF Newlands for the nomination.
The Republicans are talking of Oscar
J. Smith for the State Senate, and "16 to
1" has heard Judge G. W. Shutter-Cot
trell and Jack Rafferty, for Reno's repre-
sentatives for the lower House. The Re-
publicans have not their dough baked
yet, but that the g. o. p. will make a stub
born fight for the county offices, men Of
all parties are agreed. The fight for the
nomination for District Judge on the Re-
publican ticket promises to be a hot one
between E. L. Williams and F. II. Nor
cross, with Williams in the lead 80 far as
delegates to the convention 60. 1t is gen.
orally conceded that Judge B. F. Curler
will be the nominee or the Fusion ticket.
The "steerers" are anxious for New
lands to answer r~oll-call in the Demo-
cratic council, for the hungry must be fed.
The State University closed a success
full term last week, and President Stubs
will shortly leave for Chicago on his
Summer vacation.
To go back to politics: The Republi-
cans seem to be shy q candidate for
United States Senator. No one seems
anxious to get up against Newlands, but
time and patience may yet bring forth a
Mahomet who will go to the mountain.
Cleveland OF White Pine has been mem
toned many times OF late for Senator,
Congressman and Governor.
At this writing it looks as if Harrington
of Elko would be pitted against Van
Duzer. Harrington has ability and char
acter, and Van cannot be accused of not
having plenty OF wind and gall. So if the
two gentlemen are nominated the people
can look for close and hard fought battle.
Nothing has t~ranspired this week to
furnish material for a letter. Reno is
working hard for the success Of her street
fair, and unless all indications fail she
will make the coming event a success.
Is TO l, BUT WHICH ONE.
Reno, Nevada, June 9, 1902.
The Eureka sentinel. [volume] (Eureka, Nev.) 1902-current, 1902-06-14


Amos p. Brown, professor of geol-
ogy, University of Pennsylvania, says
the Indianapolis News, explains that
the recent eruption of Mont Pelee was
without doubt caused by the infiowing
of water into the bed of molten lava
below the surface of the sea. The con-
tact of the water and hot lava at once
generated millions of pounds of steam,
which forced its way up through the
lava, tearing everything as it went and
bursting the entire top Of the mount.
ain off in its efforts to escape. Profess
sor Brown says: "St. Pierre was not
destroyed by an eruption from the sum-
NIT Of Pelee. 1t will be found, I think,
that q side of the mountain near the
town was blown ont. and from this was
hurled the molten rock, lava and red
hot steam"