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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13
COURTESY AND CONVICTION.
Not Necessary to Be Disagreeable in
Truth Telling.

From the Sunday School Times
1t Is very interesting to observe what diff
ferent things different people demand as
signs of conviction One man cannot con-
ceive that there is any earnestness afoot
unless he sees strain and agonizing. He Is
inclined to distrust calmness In moral mat
tiers, and think 1t too slow. This type Is
exemplified by the deacon who did not like
his new minister because there wasn't
strugglin' and wrastlin' enough in his ser
mons" Very often the man who is him
self quite disinclined to anything strenuous
is very particular in his demands that other
people should be strenuous and all along
the lines there is a popular notion that
earnestness and moral effectiveness must
be in some way mixed up with strain and
difficulty. Have we not all seen the relig-
fonist who feels that religion is never really
taking hold until 1t begins to hurt? He
seems to feel that he has not truly repre-
scented 1t unless he has made people I'M
comfortable by 1t. and the very fact that
they are uncomfortable under his influ-
ence often makes him feel that there is an
unmistakable sign Of the reality of his doc
trine.
Theodore Parker was one of the men who
was always strenuous, and, while he never
shrank from declaring a truth because it
was dfsagreeable, there was in his general
habit just suspicion of feeling that the
more disagreeable the truth was the more
likely 1t was to be true. Indeed, he some
times assured his people that the very fact
OF their not liking what he was saying was
In Itself good evidence that 1t was the
truth. This is very dangerous ground to
stand upon, and nobody would have resent
ed such a position. when occupied by 9TH
ers. more quickly than Theodore Parker.
Now. this is not to say that people who
have convictions are generally likely to be
disagreeable people. but rather that people
| do not know just exactly what Is due from
| them toward others when they do have con-
victions? What ought to be the general
| tone Of man who has them? Ought 1t not
| to be one of belligerancy? That all depends
| upon the situation. Certainly there is no
| one strict set of manners that belongs to a
man who hold his beliefs strongly. But
| there Is the danger with US all that as
| soon as we are really convinced of a new
| truth, we are a little inclined to suppose
| that we are the only ones who believe in
ft-that the rest Of mankind are reluctant
| or hostile to it, just we used to be our
selves. so that our first announcement of
| our new principle rather assumes that no.
body else believes in it. One man finds
| this hostility almost immedia tely; another,
assuming that everybody has something of
| the principle in him, acts rather as the
| spokesman for 1t, and through him the
thoughts of many hearts are revealed
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13
Effect of Fruit Juice.

From the London Telegraph
1t Is matter of common knowledge that
fruit juices exert a most beneficial effect
in the treatment of scurvy and similar all
ments, and their action on the typhoid
bacillus and the colon bacillus, which are
the cause of many forms of acute intes-
final and other diseases, has been studied
on a considerable scale by DIR. Reynolds.
health commissioner of Chicago. He finds
that the juices of different species of lemons
vary very materially in germicidal effect.
that from some specimens requiring as
much as 10 per cent to kill all the exposed
germs. Lime Juice, apple juice and grape
Juice all have a more or less inhibiting
effect but the bottled grape juice sold at
grocery stores gave the most conclusive
results. Distilled and tap water were In
fected with the bacteria. and bottled grape
juice added in proportions varying from 1
to per cent. Examination showed that
some brands had killed the germs at the
end of the first minute, as did also the
lemon juice of a proper strength. Strange
ly enough. the freshly extracted juice of the
grape, prepared in the laboratory. had no
effect, even in proportion of 100 per cent.
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eted the paper. shook out the reins and was
of like the wind. Armstrong watching the
pair with q glow of admiration in his eyes.
Although unused to the life Of camp. he
was much struck by the absence of any at
tempt at secrecy In the proceedings. There
was no effort to bewflder the prisoner or
make a mystery of the affair. That his ad-
vent had been expected was perfectly clear.
and that written description of his person
had been distributed along the border was
equally evident. They had been watching
for him. and now they had him. There was
no military fuss about the matter. and APP
parently very little discipline, yet instant
and unquestioned obedience. without ac-
compartment of formal difference to au-
thortty, or the genuhexionS OF salute to SUI
periors. But underneath 1t all was a hint
of power and efficiency. Armstrong real
lzed that he was in the clutch of an admi-
rably constructed human machine that
knew what 1t wanted and went straight for
1t. No one had spoken except the captain,
yet every man was on the alert to do what
was required of him instantly. capably and
in silence.
rang out. and it's effect was soon apparent.
An accoutered horse was led to the cap
tain. who sprang into his place with the
ease of one accustomed to the feat, and
from the buildings appeared something like
a score of mounted troopers.
Get into your saddle commanded the
captain, addressing Armstrong. The latter
tested the buckling, which a soldier had
then with his foot in the stirrup. t,.rned
and asked:
Am to consider myself prisoner, sir p
Whatever questions you wish to put VIII
be answered presently by one higher in au-
thority than L.
Il must protest against this detention,
sir
Your protest will doubtless be considered
by the officer referred to-
General Cromwell, l surnise?'
"Or one delegated by him., Mount, we
have far to co.
Armstrong leaped into the saddle, and
the troop set off. with the captain at the
head and himself in the midst Of 1t. There
was no chance of escape. even If he medf-
tated such an attempt, which apparently
he did not The direction tended south and
east and as the sun was setting they came
to Corbiton Manor, large country house,
which was seemingly the headquarters of a
considerable section of the army encamped
in the neighborhood. Into a room of this
mansion Armstrong was conducted and
left under guard and he was pleased to
see by the spread table that there was at
least no design on the part Of his captors
to starve him.
(TO be continued
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THE MOST SCIENTIFIC
A Form of Wrestling With
a Long Name.
A GREAT DEVELOPER
STANDS FOR ALERTNEss AND
BREATHING POWERS.
First Hold and the Succeeding Move
ments Briefly De-
scribed.
GREAT DEVELOPER

Written for The Evening Star by Prof Anthony
Barker.
Physical culture in its most scientific
form is found in that style of wrestling
known as Cumberland and Northumber-
land.
This is due to the fact that a fall in
Cumberland and Northumberland must be
gained from one hold, which must be kept
under all circumstances until the bout
ends. In view of this distinctive feature
of Cumberland and Northumberland it can
easily be realized that every bit of physi
cal and mental ingenuity possible on tho
part of the contestants must be brought
into play both in offensive and defensive
work.
This one hold bars all ground wrestling;
every fall must be made from the feet AS
result, the agility demanded is even
greater than in energetic catch-as-catch-
can Indeed, such activity on the feet is
required, in order to avoid tripping. that
the wrestlers must dance around contn-
ually. AS a test OF alertness, endurance
and powers of breathing, Cumberland and
Northumberland is in the first class.
BY reason of the one hold that Is fair in
this style of wrestling all tendency to vio-
1ence is practically eliminated. There is
no danger from hammer locks or strange
holds. The only care necessary is to see
to it that the fall which is from height.
is not too hard. A little experience will
show the wrestlers how this can be worked
without disturbing altering either posi-
ton.
The tall man should be especially adept
at Cumberland and Northumberland. and
for men of this class it is an exhiiarating
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gan Armstrong, flor you know I would
be glad to forward anything you had
hand In. short of slipping my neck into q
moose but at that point draw back. I'll
net set foot on English soil now. King or
no king. Man. TraQuair. wonder at you!
The lot of you remind me Of covey OF
cartridges holding conference in a fox's
den."
I'm not going to defend the covey Of
cartridges. Will. but after ais said and
done the dangers not so much greater than
it was before"
do you think I'm fool enough to set
face south when there's a spy galloping
ahead Of me with full particulars of every
item in my wallet? Not me! 1t was bad
enough before. as you say: now It's fmpos-
sible. That Is, 1t rs impossible for me. for
the flying man knows all about me. No;
the proper thing to do Is to meet at your
castle, or some other safe place. and choose
man whose name and description are not
In the wind ahead of him."
But I've known you to clench with quite
as dangerous a task before"
Its not the danger, Traquair, as much
as the folly that holds me back. I've been
in many q foolish scramble before now, as
you have limited. but I learn wisdom with
age. and thus differ from our friend Solo
mon."
"Will nothing change your decisiOn?"
Nothing; nothing in the world; not any
thing even you can say, my lord.
Any trampling may break an egg. but
once broken the wisest man In the Kingdom
cannot place it together again. Ton1gnt 8
, egg Is smashed, Traquair."
IT Gamma blame you: Gamma blame you,
said the earl dejectedly, drawing deep
sigh. Then turning to the others he con-
tinued. Gentlemen. there's no more to be
said. We must convene again. Would to-
morrow or the day after be convenient for
your"
1t was agreed that the meeting should
take place two days from that time.
You are not angry with me, Traquair p
asked Armstrong.
Not in the least, VIII. I appreciate your
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sorts of leg wrestling will be iesssned As
In all kinds of wrestling. have the feet
spread sufficiently to insure a firm base.
This Is the only hold In Cumberland. and
II must not be changed at any period OF the
bout 1t is permissible to imprison an arm
OF the opponent by slipping one OF your
arms over 1t. or to turn back to back. or to
get your opponent on your back etc. SO
long as the same hold is kept. But the mo-
ment the first hold In Cumberland IL
changed the bout must begin all over again
Professionally. changing the hold Is a foul
The Back Heel
One OF the hundred or more distinct
movements In Cumberland is the back heel
To secure 1t much sparring and working of
arms Is necessary. I'm order to get the oppo-
nent close enough When this Is accom-
piished. squeeze in the opponents back to-
ward your abdomen by slipping an arm
down his back as far as possible. At the
same time trip with heel thrown back
of the opponents closer foot bend forward
at the waist. and press on his chest with
your head Figure - II this movement
Is correctly done. the opponent must fall
straight on both shoulders and you will fall
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13
THE EMPEROR OF ETHIOPIA.
That Is Menelik's Title and He is a
Descendant of Solomon.
From the London News,

From the London News.
And who is the Emperor of Ethiopia
Those who happen to know may consider
1T an absurdly easy question to answer.
But such is the ignorance of things most
necessary to know in which our people are
sunk that only a few are aware that
Menelik II of Abyssinia has borne that
title since 1889. He used to be called the
negus. his full title being negus negasti,
meaning king of kings. The Abyssinian
monarch used to be a mere King of Choa.
But now he rules the united kingdoms of
Choa. Godjam. Djimma, Kaffa and Wata-
mo. with some other provinces. Conse-
quently he is an emperor.
Ancient blood is expected in an en-
peror, and 1t is remarkable that he Of
Abyssinia. the most obscure of the imperial
that is his claim. Ailu. his father. came
Of the old royal family of Ethiopia that
traced its descent to Menelik l. son of Solo,
mon by the Queen of Sheba. Ailu was eld-
est son Of a great chief named Sella- Selas-
sic. under whom the kingdom Of Choa at
tanned to its highest pitch of power. Now.
Sella-Selassies own name had formerly been
Menelik, but he had been warned by a
monk to change IT, otherwise he would suf-
fer great misfortune. He should, however
said the monk. call the son of his first
born by the name Of Menelik, and the child
SO christened would one day be the con-
Queror OF all Ethiopia and the greatest OF
her rulers since the days of Menelik I, son
Of Solomon. AS soon, therefore, as the
grandson was born he was named Menelik
The really curious thing about this story
Is that 1t was certainly told and retailed
by an italian traveller some years before
Menelik conquered Ethiopia" and con-
solidated his realm.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13
FROM WITCHcRAFT TO SCIENCE.
Progress Of the World in Two Hun
dred Years
From Harper's Weekly.

From Harper's Weekly.
A century ago the work of the modern
surgeon would have been denounced by the
theofogians, who then ruled mankind, as
audacious intrusions into the exclusive
jurisdiction of God. Two centuries ago, or
at the furthest, three, the man of science
who would take out the viscera of a man,
cut out their disease. and put them back.
would have been fortunate to escape the
stake or the block. But the audacious in
vader of the secrets of the body, the bene-
ficent healer who, with his phial or mis-
knife. lessons the miseries of humanity, d.
minishes or destroys pain. prolongs life
and smooths its pathway to the grave
this is now the man VINO appeals most
strongly to his fellow beings. For him and
his training the captains of industry are
pouring out their millions, building him
colleges and laboratories, endowing profess
sorShips, while tho world a large halls HIM
as the man of power and influence at a
time when wealth is accommodating and
when men are not decaying. More and
more, very likely, we shall see the strong
men of the college classes choosing med
tcine although the time has not yet come
for domination over the lawyer, who is now
engaged in settling the direction and tire
form in which the captains of industry
shall carry their development of the
worlds wealth. The time seems TO be COM
ing, however, when the indefinite prolonga-
ton of human life and the destruction of
the enemies of human health--a work which
almost suggests the crea tive power-will DO
the task that will call for and will receive
the service of the best training of our COL
leges and universities-that is, when the
appeal of medicine and surgery will be ad-
dressed inevitably to the best in every col
lege class just as once the call came from
the ministry, and then from the bench and
bar and senate house.
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CHAPTER VIII.
ESpied

The earl was interrupted by roar from
the sentinel outside, which caused every
man in the room to start to his feet, but
before they could move Angus came burst
ing in.
Somebody dropped from the hole on the
loft above the stables, an wuz aft to tn
wood afore 1 could stop him."
ITO horse!'' cried Craquair. Mount in
stantly. and let's after him"
, IT'S useless, my loId." said Armstrong,
quietly, the only unexcited man in the
group. I'VE might as well look for some
particular flea in all the Hr-lan's. He'll
have horse tied to a tree, and thousand
cavalry couldn't catch him, If he knows the
wilds hereabout."
Traquair stood frowning and indecisive,
his hand on the hilt of his sword.
Where's the landlord?" he asked at last
Angus bring him in here"
The sentinel left the room. and speedily
reappeared with a covering man, evidently
as panicstricken as any of his guests.
Have there been some stragglers about
| today?" demanded TraQuair.
Not soul, my lord. on my oath, not a
soul"
rs there connection between the room
above and the loft over the stable?
AS he spoke they heard the tread of the
sentry in the loft.
rs that you. Angus?" asked Traquair In
an ordinary tone of voice.
Can you hear what say?'
Perfectly ma Lord. There's a very
cunnin' trap tween tn stable loft an this.
that one wouldna hev foun' in a hurry, but
| the thief left 1t open in his sudden flight"
The lips of the landlord turned white.
| but he remained motionless, painting like
| trapped animal, for the giant form of
Armstrong stood with his back against the
| door. the only exit.
Very well. Come down." said Ira
QUAR-, quietly.
When the sentinel returned rraquair babe
| him get rope and tie the inpkeeper hand
and foot while the prisoner groveled for
| his life, his supplications meeting with no
| response.
Now take him outside. Angus. and II
there Is any attempt on his part to move
or If there Is an alarm OF rescue run him
| through with your pike and retreat on US.
| AS for you. you false knave. your life will
depend on your lying quiet for the moment
and on what you tell us hereafter"
Am I ia be taken ava. your merciful
| lordship?" sobbed the man, who, now that
his life seemed in no immediate danger,
turned his anxiety toward his property
What 'ull become O. the Inn, fur there's
| name here Ia tax care ot?"
Wen take care OF, never fear" replied
Traquair, grimly.
The stalwart Angus dragged the man
out. and the door was once more closed.
Il think We may venture to seat our
selves again. said Traquair, suiting the
action to the word There's nothing more
to be done, and pursuit Is hopeless"
All sat down with the exception of Arm
strong, who remained standing with his
back to the door. gazing somewhat scorn-
fully ON the conclave.
You will pardon me. Traquair.r' be-
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{Copyright. 1903. by Robert Barry

act to any real purpose in this play. The
victorious rebels pretend that they are
fighting for certain so-called liberties. but
we have reason to know that their de-
signs run much deeper, and that they aim
at nothing less than the dethronement and
possible murder of the king. 1t is neces-
sary to get proof of this to the king and to
obtain his sanction to certain action on our
parts. for II we move without his written
commission and our plans fail. we are like
to get short shrift from Cromwell, who will
deny the right of belligerents-
whether the king believes this not.
the documents we wish to send him are
less to the purpose than that you should
bring back to us his commission. SO you
will know that your homecoming is much
more vital to US than our outgoing
Il see. Still, If they kill me on my way
there 1t is not likely 1 will win my way
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Our Flag.

Written for The Evening Star by J. Harries.
Fling abroad our glorious banner,
With Its bars OF red and white,
And its held Of richest azure,
Gem'd with stars of living light.
Do you ask what 1t betokens9
Take the answer to your soul
IT'S the emblem Of a Nation
Marching onward to its goal.
What's its record7 Read the story
In the bright light OF today
How from glory unto glory
1t has worked its steadfast way.
What's Its aiml To lead the Nations
In the ways Of truth and light;
Break earth's shackles-help the helplessy
Standing firmly for the right.
Cheer the flag! And he who bears it.
Wise in eouncil-strong and Just;
Give him, aye, the well-earned guerdon
OF loyal peoples trust.
So from strength to strength this nation
Shall go on with Gods great plan,
Lifting up the whole creation
ThrLugh the fellowship Of man.
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CHAPTER TX.
EInprise.

The next morning early William Arm
strong. on Bruce, his black horse, set ou-
for the border with the good wishes Of his
host. His naturally gay demeanor was
subdued. and he muttered to himself with
wrinkled brow as he rode along. This I'M
wonted abstraction was not on account of
the danger which he knew lay ahead of
him. but because he was committing to
memory the message Of the king.
Arriving at a forkinG Of the road, both
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1903-06-13
A Mexican Idea.
From American Medicine.

Ameffchn Meulc1he-
The Mexican postal department has taken
a new and novel means of informing the
public of the weather bulletins given out by
the weather bureau. Every letter which
passes through the Office is now stamped
with the indications for the next twenty
four hours. This stamping is done at the
same time that the postage stamps on the
letters are Cancelled, and the receiving
stamp affixed.
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exercise. Young. overgrown boys, how
ever, should be wary of 1t, for they are
liable to injure their arms and legs, which
are weak by reason Of their owners too
quick springing up.
Cumberland and Northumberland gets its
name from the two counties in England
where it originated and Is most popular.
Since the days of knighthood. wrestling
tournaments have been held yearly at big
fairs lasting several days in these coun-
ties. The champions of the different towns
take part, and each wrestler is urged on
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The Hipe.

This is conceded to be the most scientific
movement in all wrestling. To execute II
properly takes years of practice.
The movement is also remarkable for the
reason that he who appears at a disadvan-
tage really has great advantage.
1t is necessary for the wrestlers to face
each other in trying for the hipe, which is
executed follows:
Slide your arms well down over the oppo-
nent until your hands are at the small of
his back. Then bend backward. and as you
do so lift the opponent clear of the ground.
At the same time lift the opponents left foot
high off the floor on your right and throw
him down sidewise. (Figure -. AS soon as
he is entirely clear of the ground he is at
your mercy. Or. lift up the opponents right
leg on your left. or both his feet on either
your right or left foot.
The grapevine, which will be described in
Cornish wrestling, is permissible in Cum
berland and Northumberland. Other move
ments are the outside and inside click
tripping by placing the heel on the inside
and outside of the leg.
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It Paws.

From the Catholic Standard and Times.
Some people. said Rev, Mr.. Goodman.
''can never be made to appreciate the value
of religion"
That's right. replied Pecksniff. the
merchant they don't know how to catch
the church trade at all"
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to victory by his partisans who bet on their
favorite as an American on his horse or q
college boy on his alma matters foot ball
team.
This form OF wrestling is little known in
this country. 1t is practiced only by pro-
fessionals or those Englishmen who have
come here from the bouts home
The hold is described below, with three
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The Flying Mare or Cross Buttocks.

The Flying Mare or Cross Buttocks.
To accomplish this picturesque and eff
fective movement, slip around the oppo-
nent by turning your back to him and get
ting his head in your arm. Both by pulling
down hard and raising up your hips lift
the opponent off the floor. and heave him
F'igure 81 over your Bonded back to the
floor again. This time he will be on his
shoulders instead of his feet.
The opponent defends himself by pulling
upward and backward. thereby trying to
keep you from bending and throwing him
headlong