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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
PARALLEL STUDY IN HEREDITY
Most Forceful Prescntment CT Conse-
quences of Strong Drink and Bless
ings of Temperance.

Prof William E. Ashcraft, in an
article appearing in the Sunday School
Times, entitled The Saloon" all Of
which is we'll worth reading, gives the
following bit of interesting history:
The most forceful presentment Of
the consequences of drink and the
blessings OF a temperate life that |
have seen came to my desk a few
months ago in the shape of a little
book giving a parallel study in heredi.
ty. Its title is "Jukes- Edwards" and
the author is Dr. A. Z. Winship OF
Boston. The story IS that of two fam
lilies the one notorious and the other
noted. The one is the family Of Jukes,
a name giyen to Hollander who came
to this country and settled in the state
Of New York something like two cen
turies ago while the other is the fam
lily Of Jonathan Edwards the great
New England theOlogian and preacher
CT colonial days.
Jukes was one Of those fellows such
as is usually conspicuous about sa-
looms, who got drunk on any occasion,
would swear innCceutly and tell a
dirty story in way to make the boys
laugh. He was not regarded as a
good example. of course: and being
thought worse to himself than to any
one else. he was held as "good-heart-
ed. whatever that may mean. Jukes
married and became the first progeni-
tor of a family of about 1909 persons,
most of whom figured in the criminal
records of New York. Some of them
became thieves, some murderers.
many Of them paupers. and many Of
the women became prostitutes. The
family has cost the state of New York
in court trials. and for maintaining
them in poorhouscs. asylums. iaiIs and
penitentiaries, $I@5OOo0. or over
81 900 each.
The Edwards family. on the other
hand, reached the number of about
/ 400 persons. They became famous
as college presidents. governors of
states. judges of courts. congrossmen.
members Of legislatures, railroad pres.
ideats. merchants. lawyers. doctors,
preachers. teachers. farmers. et,. They
filled places Of usefulness Md con
trihuted to the unfit of society in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
Bring Out Facts

He testified the workmen were frst-cass,
high-grade and inspected by the Co.'S physi-
clan to be sure they We're all in proper phys
ical condition; also testified that state reports
showed that Co. pays better wages than the
average and he thought higher than any in
the state.
F. B. Martin Asst Supt testified Grape
Nuts made of wheat barley, yeast and
water. Anything else? NO, sir Postum
made of Wheat, Wheat Bran and New Orleans
MolasseS. Statements made on his expert
ence Of about 10 years with Co.
Testified bakers are required to wear fresh
white suits, changed every other day. Said
had never known any Of the products being
sent out that were below the high standard
of inspection. Asked if any one connected
with the Postum Co. had instructed him how
to testify. Said, mo, sir"
Horace Brown testified has been with Co.
years Worked in Grape-Nuts bake shop.
Testified the whole Of the -four is composed of
Wheat and Barley Attys tried to confuse
him, but he insisted that any casual visitor
could see that nothing else went into the flour.
Said machinery and floors always kept clean.
So these men were examined by the Week
"" lawyers hoping to find at least who
would say that some undergrade grain was
put in or some unclean condition was found
somewhere.
But it was no use
Each and every man testified to the purity
and cleanliness.
AS a sample, take the testimony of Luther
w. Mayo
Testified been with Company about 10 years
Now working in the bakery department max
ing Grape-Nuts. Testified that the ovens and
floors are kept clean and the raw products as
they go in are kept clean. Also that the
wearing apparel of the emplOyCs has to be
changed three times 4 week,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
AlcorcIics In Cooking.

In these days when total abstinence
is becoming more popular. there is a
renewed effort to introduce alcoholics
into cookery. If you put the devil out
the door he flies in at the window.
and if you put him out Of the window
he dances down tie chimney and sets
his blue lights burning on the cook
stove. Caterers consider many of
their most delicate dishes incomplete
without the smack Of alcoholics; they
hide this devil in solution in their
sherbet, in their pudding sauce. in
their cakes, their pies. Let temper
ance people be on the lookout at res
taurants, hotels, and so-calIed high.
toned dinner tables. Wives and
Daughters, London, Ont.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
Ended the Controversy.

On the steeple Of an old Universal
is church in Bath. Me, there IS q
wooden figure of an angel It is nOt
a remarkably fine specimen OF art, and
has always been somewhat laughed
about, especially because of its high
heeled shoes. The Bath Enquirer TO-
calls the story that a former pastor OF
the North Congregational church ones
accosted a devoted Universalist WITH
the question: Mr. Raymond. did you
ever see an angel with high heelea
shoes on it's feet?' Why, no, an
swered Mr. Raymond, q cant say thae
I ever did; but did you ever see ora
without them?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
His Rulino Passion.

The young man waited for the mill
ionaires reply.
Il don't blame you for wanting to
marry my daughter" said the latter.
And now how much do you suppose
you and she can worry along on?'
The youth frightened up
Il think" he cheerfully STAN
mered, that 100000 well invested,
would produce a sufficient income
The millionaire turned back to his
papers
Very WELL he said, q will give
you 100000, providing you raise a
similar amount"
And the young man went away sor-
rowing
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
We're All Her Friends,

A pretty story of Miss Ellen Terry
and a gallant young playwright has
gone the rounds of the Players club.
Miss Terry attended in New York
the first night of this playwright's
latest work and at the end of the
third act he was presented to her.
She congratulated him warmly.
1T is very good, she said Your
play is very good, indeed, and l shall
send all my American friends to see
it,"
IN that case" said the playwright,
with a very low and courtly bow, my
little piece will sell 10000 coo tickets. q"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19

Q. Do you use Postum or Grape-Nuts your
self at all?
A. Yes, l use them at home
.. If from your knowledge of the factory
which you have gained in your ten years at
the factory you believed that they were dirty
or impure in any way, would you use them2
A. l do not think I would. No.
Asked if any one on behalf Of the Company
had asked him to testify in any particular
manner. Stated mo"
All these sworn dispositions were carefully
excluded from the testimony at the trial for
they wouldn't sound well for the Weekly
Think of the fact that every man swore to
the purity and cleanliness so that the Atty.
for the weekly was forced to say in open
court that the food was pure and good
What disappointment for the Weekly"
But the testimony showed:
Al Of the grain used in GrapeNuts Postum
and Post IoagLies IS t6e 6Ig6est standaTd
possible % obtain
an parts 81 the factory are kept scrupulous-
" clean.
None Of the workmen had been told how to
te5tIIy-
Most of them have been from 10 to IS years
win he Co and use the products on their
tables at home
Why DO their families use the products
GrapeNuts Postum and Post Toasties, tn
they, themselves, make?
There's a Reason
Postum Cereal Co., Ltd,
Battle Creek, Mich.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
moved a table and Jones yelled 'Supe!

moved a table and Jones yelled 'Supe!
supe! We were dreadfully mortified"
81 was at a dinner the other night
and Jones sat next to me. When he
saw the row Of spoons and forks and
knives beside his plate he beckoned to
the waiter. Say boy he hoarsely NUT
tered, I guess you spilled the spoon
holder"
We'll, it's lucky he's rich"
Amt it,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
Thew Both Knew.

The fool said one day in the kings
presence, Il am the king" And the
king laughed, for he knew that his fool
was wrong.
week later the king was angry, be-
cause of an error he had committed,
and exclaimed: Il am fool" And the
fool laughed, for he knew that his
king was right-Smar Set
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
Abstinence in St. PETERSBURG

There is said to be an abstinence
society in st. Petersburg With Goa
members whose activity has consisted
IN establishing no less than eight tea.
houses in that part Of the city where
drinking places most abound. An in.
ebriates asylum IS also contemplated
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
Rreakinu II Gently.
rowing

Callahan was stopped on the street
by Father Clancy. The good priests
countenance took on a sad express
sion.
whats this, ! hear, Callahan"
asked ne, about your breaking Ho-
gan's head last night? And the two
of you friends for years."
Callahan seemed somewhat taken
back. Sure, was compelled to do
it, your reverence" he explained apol-
ogetically, but out of consideration
for that same frindliness, l broke it
gintly, your reverence. '-Lippincot
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
The Cache.

Knicker-We are told to do our
shopping early.
Booker know it, my wife has al
ready concealed a forty innocent tie
in the top bureau drawer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
The Patient Townsmen.

so you got to work in spite of the
snow drifts?"
Yes. But I don't see why the city
folks should not follow the example OF
country people and put up a strong
kick for good roads"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19

of the saloon and sized up the Bitus-
ton. Well said he warmly, you're
Honest John, all right You saved the
horse"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
What HanneneH-

What F1appeneo.
Fate-Did you call?
OppOrtunity-Yes, but she sent word
word by her servant she wasn't in
Harpers Bazaar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19
The Primitive Man.

The Primitive Man.
Jones is so dreadfully primitive"
What's his latest?"
why, we were at the opera house
he other night and a stage hand re-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1911-01-19

Wise-No; he's one of those poll
ticians who use five-syllable words to
express one-syllable ideas.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Why Snakes Are Better
 Than Cats

Professor Sambon of the London School of Tropical Medicine has just prepared a series of articles which con tain some original and interesting in- formation concerning diet, disease and preventives. In times of epidemics, he says. we should not suffer in our houses the slightest dirt, but Keep them scrupulously clean on account of the grave danger that insects born of filth bring with them.
 tion to the fact that fleas not only are a menace as regards the dissemination of plague, but they may also play an important part in the transmission of many of our more common diseases. not excluding tuberculosis In that form known by the name of scrofula. Ac- cording to the same writer rat-eating snakes were introduced into Rome in 291 B. C., when Rome was devastated by the plague. Pliny states that "the Esculapian serpent was imported into Rome from Epidauros. it was kept in public institutions and also in private houses"
 From far back times throughout the east, snakes were kept in houses for the purpose of destroying rats and of preventing rat-conveyed diseases Sam bon is of the opinion that -venomous rat-snakes are a far better protection against plague than cats and dogs on account of the fact that they do not harbor fleas nor are they likely to con
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Girls and Their Friends

Most of us start out in girlhood with rather definite opinions as to friendship says Anne Bryan Mccall in Woman's Home Companion. "A friend should be this or that. We have the matter all settled in our minds And then, along comes some experience entirely outside our expectation. The friend to whom we have vowed undying devotion falls us in some essential and disappoints Us deeply. The structure we thought se- cure for all time falls suddenly. Some of us may perhaps sit among the ruins, bewailing and embittered; but the healthy-minded girl faces the fact square, ly and looks about for reasons.
 "One reason our friendships fail is that we think of them as complete and established things. Friendship is a thing never complete--it is always in the mak- ing. VOW of friendship, no matter how earnest, is, at best, only a promise to pay; whereas many of us mistake it for payment in itself. Take any of those big qualities and requirements of every honor. unselfishness. fidelity-does 1t oc- cur to you that any one of these can it cannot. Loyalty yesterday is not loy- alty today, nor will an unselfish act of the day that is past serve to meet the obligation of unsefshness of the day that is here. It is not a luxury, this. that can be bought ana paid for and a receipt given.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

 this type of woman. At the same time no woman who has work to do can
 afford to bother with this type of the
 social tramp, who runs in upon her at
 any and all hours and literally steals
 away the precious hours that belong to home life and home duties, and whose only topic of conversation is either idle
 gossip, or complaints of troubles which
 arise only and solely out of sheer idle
 ness.
 It is difficult to close the door to this type of woman, and many a conscien-
 tious woman will not stoop to the un-
 truthful mot at home" Yet one fact must not be forgotten--there is no ex- cuse for any woman in these days to be
 idle. If she has no home, if her chill dren have grown and gone into homes
 of their own, there are countless homes
 of misfortune and multitudes of sick and homeless children needing care and attention, presenting problems that will engross to the very limit every mo-
 ment's attention of a woman free from i family cares. And the sooner such an idle woman is shown-by diplomacy and tact, if possible, or by more direct Encouragement of her visits, if neces- sary-that there is work for every wo-
 man in the world to do, the greater the likelihood that she will look around and find ie
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

Peggy said she'd give the palm to the last named except that she couldn't efface from her mind the artificial blond lady always more or less bil- lowy, attfred in fluffy lingerie waist and stiff white skirt, and pale blue drop earrings, framing an over-pow- dered face-pink-but not from exer- ton. Said blonde, managing by some psychological mystery to always get in a prominent place in a cafe or restau- rant, languishingly coquetting with the gentleman with whom she was lunch Ing. or course. he never looks like the man you imakine you would be mar ried to this sort of person, but he fits Into the picture of true contentment- and. she keeps the waiter busy.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Where Ears Grow Sharp

A French balloonist has recorded the clearness with which sound coming from the surface of the ground can be heard at high altitude.
 At the height of 5000 feet the ringing of horses hoofs on hard road was clear fly audible At 400 feet the splashng sound made by ducks in a pond was heard. The barking of dogs and the growing of cocks could be heard at 70oo or 5000 feet. t
 These sounds penetrated through a white floor of cloud that hid the earth from sight. In the perfect silence of the air around the investigator was startled hy what seemed stealthy footsteps close at hand. It was ascertained thsIAhis noise was caused by the stretching Of ropes and the yielding of the silk s.2ehe cal loon continued to expand
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Travelling Privileges of
 Princes

The Prussian railway administration which spreads almost over the entire German empire, has just isued regula- tions granting new privileges to roy atty in travelling. For ...e future tho princes arc to have special trains at specially cheap rates. and while the ordinary traveller must pay for at least 12 places when he orders a special train. the prince vii, only be cnarged for the exact number of places lle occupies.
 Another regulation is tkat when , prince expresses wish to travel in 9 particular compartment of an ordinary express the compartment must be placed at .ls disposal. and even. where no wish is expressed the station master is to offer the prince compartment to himself
 When the princely, specials are IT n- ring, locomotives with steam up ara to bo kept in readiness at all the chic I stations along the line of travel and tis royel waiting rooms arc to be kopg ready whether the train stops. at .lern or not. The princess special, ct course, takes precedence of ael ot.-or trains, ;!p matter at what cost in the sway of delay to the latter.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
One Good Laugh
From the New York Times.

From the New York Times
 A handsome woman who had been so unfortunate as to find occasion to divorce not one, but several husbands. was re- turning from Nevada. In Chicago she happened to meet her first husband. Upon my soul, If it isn't Charie." ex- claimed the ex-wife, ~ordially shaking hands with the gentleman whose ia ne she
 formerly had borne. I'm awfully glad to see you. Charie!' Then, after q wist-
 full expression of regret had come to and been banished from her countenauce. ,rc added:
 "Old chap I've often wondered where you were and what you were doing It was too bad we didn't get on better to- getber. hope your. experience hasn't been as unpleasant as mine I'm just sick and tired Of marrying stran,,ers,"
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Choice

From the Chicago News. l I would not wise nor wealthy be,
 ask not much of fame; I care not. that was left to me :. No high and noble name; crave not power, no. not l,
 Nor pride. which hath its fall; ln fact, my longings do not lie
 Along these lines at all! I'd play no superficial part l To gain mankind's applause If I might be in mind and heart
 Exempt from natures laws, So that no fault coud e'er be found
 In my perfected ways And men the whole great world around
 Would name me but to praise. Co could I choose whateer I would
 From all of life's estate, I'd make my choice--I'm sure I should
 Without a moments wait I'd chose that lot which no mishap
 Could prove a hollow sham I'd choose to be the sort of chap
 My mother thinks I am!
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

CONTINUED FROM PREVIOUS PAGE. >~-~~-~~~~~~~~~~~~~ lax attentions to his various business en- terprises and rest until he was in better health.
 Even now his health is not what it should be. but he works under a full nead of steam all the time and drives on with a nervous energy and apparent reckless ness that seems to carry those associated with him almost beyond their speed limit. pr. R. R. Tybout of Wilmington. accom- panied the party when the tour was made over the road.
 | The construction of the great road by
 an individual purely for the sake of de- lveloping great agricultural and truck
 ing country is bound to have wide in-
 1uence on the good roads move,n mt
 Everywhere. General duPont's boulevard
 is to be the greatest in history. and pub licity of the fact that he was to build
 one great highway from one end Of his
 state to. the other caused his lombard ment with correspondence relative to road building.
 To Help Good Roads | The general has a score of engassm anr 8 at the present time to speak before good roads meetings. and farmers and fruit growers and even stock raisers all over the United States have written him n- quiries
 It has resulted in an invitation for his appearance before the National Good Roads association at it's convention at Richmond, Va, November 20 to 24. when President Taft, Senator Swanson of ,ir- ginia, w. w. Finley of Washington, pres ident of the Southern Railway company, W. c. Brown president of the New York Central lines: J. E. Pennypacker, IT,. sec retary of the American Association of Highway Improvement and a number Of other national figures are to be speakers
 At the present time there are between 15,000 and 10000 miles of improved ronds In the United States, either under con struction or proposed for construction. In all this great mileage there will bc no road that will compare in greatness to the road General duPont intends to build as a public benefit through Delaware.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
The Latest Shop Talk

 Mems negligee shirts made of i'm ported flannel.
 Little boys wash suits. prettily made Change purses, either long or square made of jet and steel and lined with moire.
 Large bath sheets in an extra good quality of Turkish towelling. -Modish looking hats of chip in pale colers. simply trimmed with flowers or velvet
 Semi made robes of cotton voile in black and white. Imported shantung silk, in the nat ural color
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
What to Give to the Girl
 Going to College

Welcome gifts for a college girl include
 low shirtwaist box that will go under the bed or do for a couch under a window.
 Chaflng dish, spoon and fork. A com plete gift includes glass screen and small canister to hold mustard, salt pepper and other necessary ingredients.
 Decorative laundry bags-a small one for handkerchiefs and collars.
 Silver or brass photograph frames in all sizes.
 Sofa pillows-not too delicate in color or material Silk kimonos, or one of wool. Alcohol lamp for heating water. These can be found with flame and pan large enough for fudge making.
 Five quires of monogram rape- -oi with the college crest. | A good fountain pen.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27

to make the heart beat faster. Faintness Is due to the enfeebied action of the heart, and therefore alcohol may be eiv- en toarestore the action of the heart in cases of sudden pallor and faintness. Of course, the recumhent posture and fresh air will generally be sufficient
 Alcohol. however, should not be given to a man who has received an injury to the head. or to a man in fit. Nor should it be given to any one who is bleeding severely from large or deep wound; the accelerated action of the heart will only make the blood flow faster
 It is only very rarely that alcohol reed be given to a child. and 1t should only be done under doctors orders. Of chron- ic Brights disease of the kidneys and epilepsy. and those who have had an apopetic fit and recovered from 1t should avoid alcohol
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Household Hints

A dash of nutmeg adds greatly to the flavor of creamed chicken or turkey.
 A little salt thrown Into the soup ket- tie will bring the scum to the surface; skim off at once.
 Add a grated apple to the bottle of horseradsh and note the improved flavor of the relish.
 A little bitter almond or 8. few chopped blanched almonds Is worth while addi- ton to the custard sauce served with a fruit pudding.
 A novelty in baked potatoes Is to core the potatoes with an apple corer and then slip a slice of bacon In the open ing. Bake as one would ordinarily.
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
The Idle Woman

There Is no woman, perhaps who is a greater menace to society as a whole. or. more of nuisance and drain on busy women, than the idle woman with no Family or home to take up her time and. attention II is . delicate matter. in the minds of many women who value their time and energies. to deal with
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Dolly Makes Collection Of Views On True Co,,tentq,ert
of Most Us-Eah to Complete the Situation A Difference
 

"A contented mind is continual feast the Good Book says.
 Looking about us we find very few ex- amples, however. of solid contentment." So many people could be satisfied if- That terrible little "if'' stands in the way of nearly every happiness that might
The Birmingham age-herald., 1911-08-27
Nevada

From the Chicago Record Herald. Nevada, 'tis of thee. Sweet State, of Liberty,
 Of thee I sing
 State where our fathers flee; State that sets mothers free Marriage because of thee,
 Hath lost it's sting.