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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
A POUNDS A POUND.
But q Pound of Feathers Is Heavier
Than Pound of Lead.

Than Pound of Lead
That old question about Il pound of
feathers and pound of lead takes OH
new interest when we look at it in
simple scientific way. 1t seems alb
surd, of course, that a pound of one
thing could he heavier than Il pound of
another thing, and yet that is exactly
what may be shown in this case; not
that the pound of lead is heavier than
the pound Of feathers. as most persons
-awould say on the spur Of the moment,
ut just the other way-a pound of
Feathers is heavier than Il pound of
lead.
This apparently inconsistent state
ment may be quite easily proved. With
accurate scales weigh a pound of lead,
using ordinary shot for convenience;
then with the same scales weigh a
pound of feathers. putting them into
muslin bag for the purpose. The feath-
ers and the bag together must weigh
exactly a pound.
The next step in the operation will
show apparently that there is no diff
ference whatever in the weight Of the
two articles, for you put the shot in
one pan of balance and the bag Of
feathers in the other, and after a little
seesawing then will come to an exact
level.
Now, however, the scientific phase of
the question presents itself, and you
are reminded that in weighing the ar
ticles thus in the open air you have
taken no account of the buoyant pow
er of the air, which bears everything
up in proportion to the objects bulk.
AS the bag of feathers is of greater
bulk than the shot it is borne up more
than the shot is. and for that reason
it is necessary to use a little more than
n pound of feathers to balance pound
of lead.
This, however, is theoretical. The
practical proof is obtained when you
place the balance bearing the lead and
the feathers on the receiver of an air
pump and cover them with the glass
bell. Then exhaust the air, and you
will find that the pan bearing the feath-
ers will sink and the pan bearing the
lead will rise, thus showing that when
weighed in the ordinary way the guam
tity of feathers used to make a pound
is actually more than a pound.-New
York Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
scarab@us, Egypt's Sacred Beetle.

ScarabRus, Egypt's Sacred Beetle.
ScarabRus, ''the god beetle of the low
er Nile" has been worshiped petted
and feared by several benighted sects
of Egypt since the time when the
mind and history of man runneth not
to the contrary" Like the other sacred
creatures of idolatrous countries. sew
eral mythical fancies are woven around
this chronological rarity.
The number of its toes, thirty, were
supposed to symbolic the average
number of days in month. On each
new moon day it deposited ball con-
tanning $50 eggs, which the Egyptian
priests assured their followers referred
to the number of days in the year. the
brilliant golden color of the ball itself
persOnifying the sun. In ancient times
this curious beetle was declared to be
of but one sex, the male, but modern
investigation has exploded that one
myth at least.
In connection with the Egyptian ma
lions the GnosticS as well as some of
the early Christian fathers speak of
Christ as the scarabHus and symbolic
him as man with beetles head.
The Egyptians always embalmed this
sacred insect.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
A RESTORATION BEAU.

Daily Programme Of Dandy In
England Duriax Charles Time.
Tie history of an ordinary day of 4
restoration beau was something like
this: From about 10 till u he received
visitors in his sleeping chamber. where
he lay Il. state, with his periwig, thick
ly powdered, lying beside him on the
coyerlet Near at hand. on his dress
ing table. the curious visitor might
have noticed some little volumes of
pmatory verse, a canister of Lisbon or
Spanish snuff, smelling bottle and
perhaps a few fashionable trinkets.
AS soon as he deemed proper the
beau arose and with incredible diff
Guilty proceeded to put on all his
charms, to perfume his garments, to
soak his hands In washes for the sake
of producing wilderness and delicacy,
to tinge his cheeks with carminative
in order to give them that gentle
blush which nature had denied them,
to arrange a number of patches upon
hisTace so as to produce the effect OF
mOles and dimples, to dip his pocket
handkeI chief in roScwater and to pow
der his linen so as to Danish from it
the smell of soap, to consume quarter
of an hour in the attempt to fasten
his cravat. so long again in the en-
deavor to adjust his wig and to cock"
his hat as long again in the contem-
plation of his charms in the looking
glass aEI as long again in the practice
of such smiles as would display 10 the
best advantage the ivory wHtcness Of
his teelh-these were the dresses
through which lie who desired 10 Zig
ure as Il beau of the first magnitude
was compelled in that age to pass.
The character of the beau. so rar as
lis outward and personal appearance
was concerned, was now complete. ard
as in those days fashionable gentlemen
used their legs to a much less extent
than they do now our imaginary beau
would have directed his valet to order
a sedan chair without delay. Into
this he stepped and was borne 10 the
fashionable haunt-to the mall IN St
James park or perhaps to the more
ceremonious parade in Hyde park
where, like butterfly, he delighted to
iutteI in the train of some 1ilting
beauty, who gloried in nothing so
much us IAN equipage of fools and
who was perfectly willing for the
nonce to furnish him with an excuse
for toasting her in a tavern at night
Gcntleman's Magazine
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
FINS OF THE FLYING FISH.
They Are Used as Parachutes Rather
Than as Wings.


Than as Wings.
Out from the warmer seas fly the
flying fish, the fish of which every one
has heard, which yet none can see for
the first time without a gasp of amaze
ment, without feeling as though be-
holding the miraculous, the fish which
has given rise to more untruthful sto-
ries than any other fish in all the seas.
Undoubtedly the flying fish has wings
like bird; undoubtedly it flies, vet not
as bird. 1t does not flap the wing
like, pectoral fins on which it is up
borne, nor, once launched in the air,
can it change its course by any move
ment of it's wings until it dips again
to the water. Yet it will pass a ship
making ten knots in the hour and tray
ell in the air as far as 500 feet at
time.
Astounding, indeed, is the sight of
shoal of flying fish taking to the air,
skimming far over the surface when
the sea is calm, leaping high over
great waves when gales blow. Fish
seem lqdicrously out of their element
in the air, but that fish should fly is
not really more wonderful than that
some animals and birds, like the otter
or the penguin. dive and swim to per-
lection.
The flying fish's fins are really para
chutes to support and steady its body
rather than wings to propel it. The
lobe of the tail gives propulsion to the
body as it leaves the water. A flying
fish measures about 4 foot in length,
and its long, transparent pectoral fins
reach almost to the tail; but, though
very large when expanded, they can
be folded up very neatly. Its fight is
short and intermittent. and it must
needs continually dip into the sea to
give itself fresh start.-Pearson's
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
Two sickroom Warnings.

In a recent lecture on first aid to the
injured the speaker emphasized two
cautions that are so commonly disre-
garded as to be well worth repeating
in print. The first is, never rub Il per-
son with liniment that has been put
on a flannel cloth, for the roughness of
the flannel and the friction on the
skin, with the penetrating ingredients
of the liniment, will easily make an
abrasion of the skin, producing con-
dition that may take weeks to heal.
The second warning is that in any con-
dition of Inconsistencies the hot OBJ
ject applied, bag, bottle, brick or what
ever it may be, must be wrapped in
flannel or cloth before It is brought
into contact with the flesh of the per-
son to be treated. A severe burn is
often made by a thoughtless attendant
who puts a too hot water bottle next
to the skin while the patient is uncon-
scious or unable to move away.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
Teaching a Parrot.

There are two ways" said bird
dealer, "of teaching parrot to talk.
One way is to put him in darkened
room, to sit in a corner and to repeat
over and over again the word you
want him to acquire. A clever parrot
will learn a word or a phrase after
some 400 or 500 repetitions. while for
some it takes a week or more. You
must keep still in the room. No sounds
from within or without the house
save your voice, monotonously repeat
ing the phrase to be acquired, must
reach the parrots ear. Some people
teach their birds in a we'll lighted
room, speaking from a place of con-
cealment in closet or behind door.
This method is not so good, because in
the light the parrots attention is dis
tracted.''
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

Bridget and Norah Murphy, fresh
from Ellis island, had set out to make
their return calls" on their cousins,
the McGooligans, at service in an arts
tocratic part of the city. Upon arriv-
ing at the house, instead of being con-
frOnted by the usual bell knob, nothing
but a stingy. mean apology of a knob
in the shape of little black button
met them. Bridget got hold of the but
ton and gave it pull, but her fingers
slipped before there was any audible
ring from within. Again and again she
tried with the same result, until she
turned the job over to Monte" Then
the latter yanked and twisted without
success, until both stood on the land
ing gazing helplessly at each other
Then light came unto Bridget
I'll tell you phwat it is" she said
They're playin' tn joke on us fur
greenhorns an tn devils are within
houldin' tn shtring!'-New York Trib-
une.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
A DANGEROUS TRAITOR.
Tho Result of Pccha ntre's Plot to
XIII the King.

XIII the King.
Probably no well meaning poet was
ever more taken by surprise than was
NJ. Pechantre, Il gentle and mild man
nered French dramatist Of the seven
teenth century, who was one day ar
rested for high treason as he was
peacefully eating his dinner at vii
lage inn.
The landlord of the inn where he
was in the habit of dining discovered
on a table piece Of paper on which
were written some unintelligible
phrases and below in plain. bold
hand, Here will kill the king"
The landlord consulted with the chief
of police. Clearly this clew to a con-
spiracy ought to be followed up. The
person who had left the paper had al
ready been remarked for his absent
air and cleaning eye That man was
Pechantre.
The chief of police instructed the
landlord to send for him the next time
the conspirator came to dinner.
When Pechantre was shown the evil
dence Of his guilt, he forgot the awful
charge against him and exclaimed:
well, l am glad to see that paper
l have looked everywhere for it. 1t
is part of a tragedy l am writing. 1t
is the climax of my best scene, where
Nero is to be killed. 1t comes in here.
Let me read it to you" And he took
a thick manuscript from his pocket.
Monsieur, you may finish your din
ner and your tragedy in peace" said
the chief of police. and he beat a hasty
retreat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
ACcurnte Delay.

Many stories are told of the lack of
punctuality upon southern railroads.
1t is said that when New England
man found his train, advertised to
leave at II O'Clock. starting at exactly
that hour he complimented the con-
ductor
'Just on time. see," he said genial
ly. "All this talk I've heard of the
lateness of your trains is without foun-
dation, I've no doubt"
The conductor smiled at him gently.
This train, sir" he said without a
trace of embarrassment, 'is not today's
II o'clock train, sir. 1t is yesterdays
II o'clock. Today's will probably not
get here from way down until tomor-
row, ir."-Youth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

The blue of the sapphire is seldom
pure or spread over the whole sub
stance of the stone. Sometimes it is
mixed with black, which gives it an
inky appearance; sometimes with red,
which, although imperceptible by day
light, yet by artificial light gives it an
amethystine appearance. Two sap
phires which by daylight may appear
of the same hue often differ extremely
in color at night If the stone be held
in an ordinary pair of forceps an inch
beneath the surface of very clear wa
ter, the parts of the stone colored and
uncolored will be distinctly apparent.
This remark applies to all other gems.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

81 hope you have enjoyed the even
hg, Miss Oliver"
Not excessively, Mr.. Roland. The
men are such wretched dancers. l
have had only one really good part.
ner"
"My own experience precisely"
Eyes, Mr.. Van Twister is the best
dancer | ever saw. There he goes now
with Grace Turner. 1t is a pleasure to
watch them, isn't it,"
Eyes; he does very nicely-with a
partner like your friend Grace. She
is the one to whom l was referring
just now"
$50 l supposed. New York Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
One of o,Connelps "BuIls."

Some extremely amusing mistakes
have been made by even the most prac
ticed speakers in their desire to carry
their audience with them. O'Connell
once in an election speech in Concilia
ton hall told his followers that if
measures injurious to Ireland were
brought into parliament he would go
bver to England and Idle on the floor
of the house of commons in opposition
to them" and when he came back he
would say. Are you for repeal DOW"
London Standard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
The Absentminded Professor.

At Il session of the German reichstag
an disseminated member, Herr Wich-
mann. created no little amusement.
He was calling the roll, and upon
reaching his own name he paused for a
response. Naturally none came. Then
he called the name more loudly, waited
a few seconds and roared it out at the
top of his voice. The laughter of his
colleagues finally aroused him to a
sense of the righteousness OF his act
and he joined in the general hilarity.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
Misdirectcd Philanthropy.

An got 10 use 70 De man" said
Charcoal Eph in one of his phlo-
sophical turns. dat donate or thousan
dollahs t dc heather fund oh Gp fash
ionabie church wild one han IN raise
de rents on his tenement house3 wild
de udder Nh spec he h"ttah begin
practicin crHW!in FRO &c eye OBJ er
needle Alistan Incksou" Baltimore
News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
Palestine Violin,

The rebab of Palestine is sort of
violin. The body is a square frame
covered with parchment. The instru-
ment is played with a bow. There is
but one string. a thick, coarse horse
hair. but expert performers can, it is
said, get considerable variety of tone
from this primitive instrument.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

Mrs Rubba-How's Mrs Chatter
this morning, doctor?
Doctor-Suffering terribly.
Mrs. Rubba-What, with only a slight
throat affection?
Doctor-Yes. but she can't speak
Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
The Limit.

Worthless Husband-Going to leave
me, are you. Moll? Didn't you take
Inc for better or worse?
Long Suffering Wife-Yes, but you
are absolutely the worst. didn't take
you fer that.-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
Realistic.

The Landscape Painter-Don't you
know, I'm quite a realist.
The Animal Painter (sarcastically)-
Well, well! Who'd have thought it?
The Landscape Painter-Fact, l as
sure you. | always smoke when Pm
painting haZy atmosphere.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
Quite AH.Ecabie.

why did you gull your job! Did
you have Il disagreement with the
boss?''
"Oh. 10: not at all told him had
to have more money or | would quit.
and he said 1t WAS mutually satisfac-
tory ."-!ndiauapoiiS News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29
Boiling Them Soft.

Mrs. Newlywed-These eggs are still
hard How long did you boil them?
New CoOk-Five minutes, ma'am.
Mrs. Newlywed-Well. next time give
them ten minutes.-New York Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

If the average man were as good as
he thinks other men ought to be, 1t
wouldn't be long until his vanity made
him topheavy.-NewY York Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

The first factory for the manufac-
ture of cotton sewing thread was To-
Gated at Pawtucket, r. l., in 1874.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

Tommy" said the schoolteacher to
Tommy Taddells, what do you under
stand by the term high explosives 2"
"Sky rockets. ma'am." replied Tom
my.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

Benevolence Is to love all men;
knowledge, to know all men.-Confu-
sius.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-10-29

When there has been death IN the
family, the house seems terribly large.
-Atcbison Globe.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06
A CHILDREE's WORLDS FAIR.
Exposition Under Auspices of Empress Dow
ager Opened at St. Petersburg.

st. Petersburg Dec "a chiIdren's international
exposition opened to-day in the Taurfde
Palace with great ceremony by Elizabeth Nav
rickievna- The opening ceremony was attended by
the State ministers, members Of the diplomatic
corps, including Ambassador Mccormick; military
officers and high government officials. in fun uni
form The ceremony followed by a grand ball.
This is the first international exposition ever held
devoted exclusively to the life of children and IL
unique in every respect 1t owes it's origin to
suggestion made by the Empress Dowager, Marie,
and is held under her auspices. All the countries
OF the world invited to take part. and al
most all of them accepted the invitation. Russia
has the largest exhibit, and France. Germany and
Austria follow in the order named. The exhibit
of the United States. which is under the direction
of Commissioner Schadt, OF Philadelphia, is
of the smallest. consisting chiefly Of photographs
OF American schools and school children, but II
enjoys the distinction of being displayed under
the largest flag in the palace When the Ameri-
can coIors unfurIed the II cident attracted
unusual attention, and the flag was greeted with
applause and cheers.
The most interesting features Of the exposition
are the exhibits relating to hygiene and the physi-
cal development of children, including the care OF
new porn ln!tnts model nurseries,, ETC. ana the
larger exhibits show models of sen 1ols and play
fe. includes paintings of Children - russian ana
foreign artists One interesting section illustrates
discoveries and inventions OF children and the
ethnographica1 pecuarities OF children OF different
One OF the most pleasant incidents OF the fairs
opening was the presentation by Professor Braun
baugh of Philadelphia. to the Empress Dowaser
of an American children's textbook, written by
bordered by small Russian and American flags.
and bearing masses or the Empress's tavorlte How
The Tauride Palace in which the exposition is
one Of her fa9orites Much good viii is expressed
by the management toward NJ. Lodysens5y. the
largely instrumental in securing American repre-
months
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06
LANGLEY TO TRY AGAIN,
AirShip in Order-TeSt as Soon as
Weather Permits.

Washington. Dec. 5-Ths big sixty foot aerodrome
Of Professor Samuel P. Langley, the secretary Of
the Smithsonian Institution. which was success
fully launched several months ago. prepared
for another experiment to-day. but unfavorabIe
wind conditions prevented the test. The machine
has been put into perfect order. and is ready to
be hosted on the superstructure for another trial
at the first opportunity, possibly Monday. No at
tempt will be made to hoist the machine into posi-
ton unless the wind is less than twelve miles an
hour. in order to avoid possible danger to the
men engaged in the work.
F. NJ Manley. Professor Langley's chief assist
ant. board the houseboat all day with his
force of mechanics and Thomas ". Smile. the
official photogra pher of the Smithsonian Institu-
ton. has his rapid fire camera. prepared to make
the official Photographic records OF the fight. Pro
fessor Manley made observations OF the wind
velocity number of times in the course of the
day, but time did conditions warrant
attempt at flying. Mr.. Manley left the boat after
O'Clock this afternoon, merely saying that il had
been tmpraCtiCabe to attempt the launching, and
that he could not with any certainty predict when
the aerodrome would be given another test Both
ne and Professor Langley say there has been no
change wha tever, either in the motor the launch
ing mechanism any other part of the flying ma
trouble with the last experiment to metallic pro-
lection the launching track. and said that the
obstacle had been removed. He said 1t was not
likely the experiment would be undertaken again
at Whitewater where the wind conditions proved
s. unfaVOrable.
The experiment will probably be made off the
government arsenal grounds. In this city. at the
confluence of the Potomac River and its eastern
branch which offers a broad sweep for the test.
AS the flight is determined on. the ordnance
board of the army which made an appropriation
will be informed. that its representatives may
be present official witnesses.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06
PONCE'S MISSION FAILS.
The Pope Refuses to Consider the
Colombian Proposals.

Especial to This New-York Tribune by French Cabls1
Copyright: 1903: BY The Tribune Association)
Rome, Dec. 5.-The Pope again took favor
able occasion to show the fundamental differ
ence between himself and his predecessor. AL
though. as he often says. he is thoroughly
Ignorant of the art Of diplomacy he succeeded
In outmanoeuvring Gutierrez Ponce. the Colon
Dian Minister. who came to Rome thinking that
he would succeed in causing the Vatican to her
aid and lead crusade of Catholic South Amer
lea against the Protestant North. The Pontinf
insisted that the Holy See must keep outside of
questions having a mere political character.
when Senior Ponce tried to induce the Pope to
assume the function of an arbitrator. Plus made
1t understood that he might consider such ac-
tion if requested by Colombia Panama and the
United States simultaneously.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1903-12-06
MORE DREYFUS CASE SCANDAL.
Forgery and Suppression of Evidence
Among the Charges.

Paris Dec. 5-The "Soleil." Nationalist or
gan, publishes this morning what purports to
be a reproduction of a conversation between
General Andre Minister of War. and Command
ant Cuignet. at the War Office on May last
and affirming that this conversation was over
heard. According to the 'soleil." parts of this
conversation were as follows
Commandant Cuignet said that. after de-
nouncing Colonel Henry's forgery, he discov-
cred that the dispatch which was alleged to
have emanated from Panzzardi was forged by
NJ. Delcasse. The result of his communication
of this fact to the former Minister OF War
Commandant Cuignet said. that his career
was wrecked. and he affirmed that General Gal
liffet strove to reinstate him. but that the Cab
met refused Finally Commandant Cuignet de-
clared that he could give General Andre con-
vincing proofs of the guilt OF Dreyfus.
General Andre replied that NJ. Joseph Reinach
was equally certain of his ability to prove the
innocence OF Dreyfus. whereupon Commandment
Cuignet asked that he be confronted by M.
Reinach.
Nothing resulted from this conversation, and
the "Soleil" accuses General Andre OF wilrully
suppressing testimony hostile to Dreyfus.