Mecca will become the seat of all that remains of the Ottoman empire.

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Before these words are read, doubtless, the venerable Paul Kruger will have found an asylum in the Netherlands, far from the scene of his recent struggles. However the sympathies of the present may lie, certain it is that ultimate History will accord to this patriot and statesman his full meed of praise for his heroic defence of the land he loves.

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-The Czar of Russia continually looks with longing toward the western ocean. Gradually the coils of Russian domination have been tightening about Finland until now its integrity as a nation is reduced to a mere shadow; and the prediction is freely made that the Russian Bear will soon be leaving foot-prints in Sweden, unless prevented by Germany and England. Whatever may be said of the aggression of England, it is clear that that country and also the other Powers are kept pretty busy trying to circumvent the advances of Russia in Europe and Asia. The watchword of Europe seems to be Keep your eye on Russia.

Liberals are losing rather than gaining and the vote of this party emphasizes the lack of efficient leadership and shows that there has arisen as yet, no worthy successor to Gladstone.

-During the last decade many discoveries have been made in Babylonia under the auspices of the University of Pennsylvania, but the very recent discoveries at Nippur are the most important. The library of the great temple has been found and seventeen thousand tablets taken out, with many thousands of others yet to be uncovered. Professor Hilprecht who is directing the work has discovered also the palace with 600 feet frontage together with a large section of the city walls. When these excavations have been completed it will be found that large addititions have been made to the knowledge of the arts, sciences, and general civilization of the people of that land.

-Three celebrated writers were candidates for seats in Parliament in the recent elections and two were successful. Dr. Conan Doyle was a candidate for Central Edinburgh but failed of election, but James Bryce, author of the American Commonwealth and Gilbert Parker, the Canadian novelist, were both elected, the former for Aberdeen, and the latter for Gravesend.

-After ten years of effort the federation of Australia has finally crystallized into definite form. A constitution has been agreed upon which was modelled somewhat on the lines of the constitutions of the United States and Canada; and Melbourne has been made the capital, at least for the present. The new federation will no doubt prove a potent member of the British Empire.

-The Spanish Cortez will meet early this month and will consider the question of rehabilitating the navy. This fact lends color to the rumor that the navy of Spain has deteriorated somewhat in the past three years.

NAMES OF GREAT AMERICANS.

A short time since the Senate of New York University passed upon the list of names of great men submitted to them by a committee appointed for that purpose. There were 100 judges to whom 252 names had been submitted. The standard of eligibility was 51 votes, and only 30 of the list reached that standard. Believing that teachers and pupils will be interested in the list we publish it in complete form as follows:

George Washington (full vote) 97 Abraham Lincoln

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Since the principal and the time are the same, the only thing that could produce a difference in

amount would be rate.

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$565.25

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$566$.75, the excess of the bank discount over the true discount on the note discounted by true discount. $1÷ $1.05 $, present worth of $1 of the note discounted by true discount. $1-$= $21, true discount on $1 of this note. Then 5c or $%$40, excess of the bank discount over the true discount on $1 of the note. Hence 75c or $3 $140 =315; therefore $315 face of note discounted

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by true discount, and $595 $280, face of note left at bank. 28. Divide $636 between two girls whose ages are 13 and 16 years respectively, so that each share being placed at simple interest may amount to the same sum when they become respectively 21 years of age, money being worth 5%. 21 13

est. 21

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8, number of years

the younger girl's share drew inter- 165, number of years the older girl's share drew interest. The amount of $1 for 8 years at 5% $1.40, and the amount of $1 for 5 years at 5% = $1.25. ence of the sum received by the younger girl when she became 21 years old = amount loaned for her, for $1 is of $1.40. Then for a like reason of the sum received by the older girl when she became 21 years old = amount loaned for her. Therefore += 38 +38 = 88, amount placed at intererest for both girls.

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Therefore $636.

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15 = 6, number of years daughter's share drew interest. The amount of $1 for 2 years at 10% $1.20, and the amount of $1 for 6 years at 10% $1.60. Then reasoning as in the preceding problem, we have of the amount the son received when he became 21 years old the amount loaned for him, and

of the amount received by the daughter when she became 21 years old the amount loaned for her. But the amount the son received when he became 21 years old, was to the amount the daughter received at the same age as 2 Therefore X2, and § X

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21 9 = 12, number of years youngest son's share drew interest, 10, number of years second son's share drew interest, 17 4, number of years oldest son's share drew interest. The amount of $1 for 12 years at 5% = $1.60, the amount of $1 for 10 years at 5% $1.50, and

21

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51

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= $10,200.

24 of $10,200 = $200, then or 15 X $200 = $3000, youngest son's share, or = 16 X $200 $3200, second son's share, and or 20 X $200 = $4000, 2 oldest son's share.

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COUNTY EXAMINATION QUESTIONS.

[Each month examination questions from some county in the state will be published for the benefit of teachers who desire to know something of the character of the questions asked in the different coun

ties or who desire to make use of such questions in their own study or teaching.]

Perry County · -Examiners: C. L. Martzolff, J. V. Hynus and M. G. Calhoom.

ARITHMETIC.

1. Explain why exchange between two places is sometimes at a premium and sometimes at a discount? 2. Define the following mathematical terms: line, acute angle, perimeter, chord and volume. 3. The length of a rectangle is to its breadth as 5 to 3, and its area is 135 square rods; find length and breadth. 4. A bicycle wheel is 2 feet in diameter. How often does it rotate in a minute when the rider is making 10 miles an hour? 5. Separate 91252 into 3 factors which are as the numbers 1, 2 and 3. 6. A's land is less in quantity than B's but 1-30 better in quality; how do their farms compare in value? 7. How much is wasted in cutting the largest possible cube from a globe 10 inches in diameter? 8. A man bought a pound of indigo by avoirdupois weight and sold it by Troy weight at the same price per pound. What was his rate of gain? 9. Suppose 6% mining stock cost me 20% less than 5% canal stock, but income from each $300; if the whole investment. brings me 6%, find the cost of each kind of stock. 10. A got as much for his horse as his buggy, but gained 20% on the horse and lost. 20% on the buggy; if his loss is $10, find cost of horse. Notethe above problems are taken from the Syllabus on Arithmetic, prepared by the State Teachers' Association.

U. S. HISTORY AND CIVIL GOVERNMENT.

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Let your answers be brief and to the point. 1. Biographical: (a) "History is merely the biographies of a few imperial men." Explain what is meant. (b) Illustrate your answer by Thomas Jefferson, (c) Henry Clay. 2. Philosophical: (a) "History is philosophy teaching by example." Explain the quotations. (b) Illustrate your answer by the Cotton Gin. (c) Battle of Quebec. 3. Diplomatic: (a) Have you read "The United States and Foreign Powers?" (b) Speak of our diplomatic relations with China? What is an extradition treaty? 4 Civil Government: (a) What is the difference between a grand and petit jury? (b) What is the Court of Claims? (c) What is treason in the United States? 5. Constitutional History: (a) Why was the Constitution adopted? (b) Who was president of that convention? (c) When and where did it meet? 6. Ohio History: (a) What is meant by the Western Reserve? (b) Virginia Military Lands? (c) Zane's Trace? 7. Current History: (a) What is the Hay-Pauncefote Treaty? (b) What Congress is now in session? (c) What is the Porto Rico Bill now before Congress? 8. Political History: (a) "History is past politics; politics is present history." Explain the quotation. (b) Describe the origin of the AntiMasonic Party? (c) Describe the political campaign of 1840. 9. Industrial History: (a) Speak of the condition of our industries preceding the Revolutionary War. Who invented the telegraph and what has been its commercial influence? (c) Speak of the Erie Canal and its influence. 10. Give

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