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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
A Modern Delilah.

A resident of Pawtucket has two
daughters, who are very lively young
women and wide-awake to all that is
passing in the world. One of the daugh-
tiers is a school-teacher, and as is proven
bal among that class of people, is fond
of seeing things about right" A few
days ago she discovered that the gray
locks of her father required the good
offices of the hair-cutter. Like dutiful
daughter she called his attention to the
fact, but he was not so particular as to
his personal appearance as she, and so
neglected to visit the barber. For sew
eral days she continued to urge him to
get his hair cut, but her entreaties pro-
duced no effect. But she was not to be
foiled. Those locks must be shorn. A
few days ago the old gentleman lay down
on the sofa to take an after-dinner nap,
his Samsonian locks flowing over the
pillow. Delilah aud her scissors were
ready, and she proceeded in the most ar
tistic manner to decorate his hair with
bangs, scallops, water-waves and all the
modern arrangements of the scalp When
the old gentleman awoke some remarks
were offered, and then he took his hat
and went to the barber Providence
Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
A Little French Romance.

A romantic incident occurred recently
in Bougival, a few miles distant from
Paris. One of the youngest. and most
fascinating of Partisan actresses, Mile.
l., who lives in that neighborhood,
was at two O clock in the afternoon wend-
ing her way to friends house, when,
as she neared the bridge, she was most
politely addressed by gentleman, who,
faultlessly gloved, and with hat in hand,
said /: "Mademoiselle, find myself most
awkwardly placed. / have forgotten my
purse, and for want of a halfpenny l
shall be unable to cross the bridge unless
YOU kindly come to my aid" Mile. l.
immediately felt for her purse and at
once handed to the sexquisite'' the coin
solicited. when, before she had time to
close it again he dropped into the purse
a tiny little packet and rushed off with all
speed. On recovering from her sur
prise. the young artist opened the said
packet, which she found to contain q
magnificent turquoise ring, and a note
which. translated, runs thus: ''Mademoi-
selle-For long time have been burn
mo with desire to possess something
that has belonged to you. Will you for
give the device and accept in exchange
this triiing pledge of the affection OF
yours. KIP" The most amusing part
of the story, however, is yet to be told;
The gentleman in question, who is well
known in the financial world, was seen
on Wednesday last at his club to have
exchanged the handsome locket previous
" amended to his chain for halfpenny
mounted with simple but exqmsitly
chased gold rim.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
Only One Stick at a Time.

Coming home from school one day, L
found large pile of wood near our door.
There's work for you, Willie" said
Ned Blake, the boy who was with me.
"Your father had better do as my
father does, hire man to get it in. 1t
is too much for boy, mother says; and
it will take the whole of Wednesday
afternoon. You will have no time for
play. No, VIII, would not do that,
tell YOU"
This was the substance of Ned's talk,
as we stood before the wood pile; and
the more he said, the higher it grew.
By the time he left me, began to think
myself poorly used boy, indeed.
There is work for you, Willie"
said mother, as sided into the kitchen.
"Did you see that beautiful wood at the
gate as you came IMP" sH
II should think didr' muttered
to myself, but saying nothing aloud,
only asking how father was. He was
i'll, and had been for many months; and
the family funds l knew, were becom-
ing low. 81 .uI . -..
lit is a monstrous pile" at length
said, getting glimpse OF it from the
window. 81 U
80 much the better for us, Willie"
said mother, cheerfully. "a long win
ter is before us, you know"
Dinner was soon ready, the table
spread in the little kitchen, and father
was helped out from the adjoining room
by his two little daughters, one on each
side. Father and mother sat down to
our frugal meal with thankful hearts,
am sure; the girls chatted as usual,
while sat brooding over that lawful
woodpile." am afraid my chief dish
was dish Of pouts. Father asked me
several cushions, but took no part in
the pleasant table-talk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17

"Well, my boy" said father, after
dinner, there's that wood to be put in.
No school this afternoon, so you have
time enough. You had better do it the
first thing
SIT will take the whole afternoon"
said. coldly. 1.-The boys are going NIT
ting"
l was not sure of this, but anything
in the way of an objection to the wood.
My father said nothing. Dear, dear
father! God forgive me for wounding
his feelings!
Mother" 1 said, following her into
the pantry, "Ned Blake's father hires a
man to get his wood in. His mother
thinks it is too much for a boy to do.
Why does not father hire one?''
"Ah!' said my mother sadly, "the
Blakes are better off than we. Your poor
father"
Tears came into her eyes. She stopped.
Mary ran in where we were, and |, half
ashamed of myself, escaped out of the
back door.
Still, Ned Blake's words ranked in
me, and | thought it was too bad; nor
did the brisk west wind blow off the
fumes of the foolish grumbling which
made coward of me. l sat down on
the wood-block with my hands in my
pockets, and shuffied my feet among the
chips in sour discomfort.
sit is such monstrous pile" l said
to myself dozen times.
Presently out came mother. jumped
up.
Willie" she said, cheerfully, II
would go to work in earnest. You will
soon get it in"
at is so monstrous, mother" said
in self-pitying tone. at will take me
forever, and half kill me in the bar
gain"
Forever is a long, long while" she
said. Come, let us look at the pile,
1t is big, but all you have to do is to
take a stick at time. That will not
hurt you, Willie, l am sure-onty one
stick at time; yet one stick at time
will make that pile vanish quicker than
you think for, Willie. Try it, now"
There was kindness and yet a deci-
sion in my mothers tones which were
irresistible. She could put even hard
things, or what we thought hard, in q
very achievable light.
"Only one stick at timer l cried.
jumping up and following her. Really,
the pile seemed already to lessen under
this new mode of attack. ''Only one
stick at time What need of man
to do that? One stick at a time! If
Ned Blade could not do that, he was a
poor tool"
All! and a poor tool he proved to be.
My mother had got my metal up, and l
boldly went to work.
Father" said /, bofting into the
house at a later hour in the afternoon,
all in glow, "please tell me what time
it is?''
Eight minutes after three" an
swered he, looking at his watch.
"Whew!' / shouted, "and the pile is
masteredr'
Never did l feel such a strong and
joyous sense of the power of doing
Finding my mother, Iput my arm around
her neck and said "Mother, waS a
naughty boy. but zone stick at time
has cured me-"
did not then know the full value of
the lesson l had learned. Years of la
bor-successful labor--have since tested
and amply proved its value. When your
work looks insurmountable and you
seem to have no heart to take hold of it,
as work many time will, remember, it
is only one stick at q time, and 90 at it
Boston Home Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
Had TO be Paid For 1t.

One of the most eloquent and popular
clergymen of Austin, being about to as
cend the steps leading to his church few
Sundays ago. was asked by a partially
blind old lady. who did not recognize
him, 10 ktlP her up the steps. With his
usual 6iAnity he complied with her re-
quest Just as they reached the top
steps sac asked him who was going to
preach.
ParsOn smith," he replied, that be-
ing his own name.
40 mercyr exclaimed the old lady.
"Help me down again. I'd rather listen
to a man saving wood. Please help me
down again. dom t care to 90 in"
AT first the clergyman was inclined to
refuse, but, on reflection, he gently as
sisted her down the steps again, remark
ing as they reached the bottom: You
are quite right, madam. about not going
into the church. wouldn't 90 in either
if was not paid for it. "-Harper's Mag
dzirle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17

tiations for the Russian war indemnity.
M. de Novikoff, the Russian Ambassa-
dor, becoming tired of being put OIL
from day to day, and OF having every
concession on his part answered by q
new demand on behalf of Turkey, liked
a day for his departure. When he re-
newed his demand for an official OF the
Russian Bank to be attached to the Otto
man Bank to insure the payment OF the
indemnity his Excellency was informed
that nothing could be done until new
Foreign Secretary was appointed. The
new Foreign Secretary, when he is in
stalled, will, of course, require time to
study the matter, and so in one way and
another time is gained and the DIRE ded
day of payment deferred. CONSTANT
psople Cor. NJ Y. Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
gor noung Readers.
OUR BABY.

Two little shoes,
Out at the toes,
TrOttinR about
Where'er mother goes;
Soiled gingham dress,
Put on just now
They do get so dirty,
No one knows how;
Little black face,
Black each wee hand
Been making mud pies,
And playing in sand.
Dear, precious head,
Touseled and rough;
Bright. laughing eyes,
Can't see enough;
This is our baby
All day.
Two little feet,
Rosy and bare;
Two chubby hands,
Folded i'll prayer;
Tired little head,
Dark-ringed with hair;
Soft baby-face,
Dimpled and fair;
Pansy-blue eyes,
Heavy with sleep;
Silv'ry sweet voice,
Lisping: Father us keep;"
This is our baby
AT night.
WOmdn'S Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17
The city of Texarkann l. .

ne Guy OF IeXarkana IS a phenom-
email city. 1t lies in the two States Of
Texas and Arkansas; hence its na,,, %
The State line runs through the cen. te,
OF It's chief street, and on each sids e a
population of three thousand. II il - 70 "
sldered the gateway of the Southwest
1t Is only eight years old, but has all 1 tbe
airs OF city OF twenty-five years. 7 Fur az,
railroad lines center there. n b.S ou,
Italian.iike climate, tramps are not toIe.
rated The Sunday law is enforced mo ,Ot~
" plenty, and the people are prosn ,aaUMvy
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17

The Rochester Democrat thinks that
one OF the saddest sights in the world is
to see young man trying to treat his
sweetheart's small and depraved broth
er as though he was his dearest friend.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-06-17

The suicide of d. E. Ards, in Louis
vile, was preceded by a solitary relig-
ious service. He sang hymn, read a
passage of Scripture, and made few
remarks in eXtenuation of what he was
about to do. These were found fully
written out.-N. Y. SIN. r. ,.u- .s
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25
A StHan4e Tradition

Among the Seminole Indians there
is a singular tradition regarding the
white mans origin and superiority.
They said when the Great Spirit
made the world he also made three
men, all OF whom were fair complex
Toned. and after making them he
led them to the mdrgi Of small
lake One obeyed and came out
purer aud fairer than before; The
second hesitated moment, during
which time the water agitated by
The first had become muddied, and
he came out copper-colored; The
third did not leap until the. water
became black with mud, and he
game out his own color. Then the
Great Spirit laid down three pack
ages, and, ont of pity for his color,
he gave the black man The FIST
choice. He took hold OF each If the
packages and having felt the weight
chose the heaviest, the copper color
ed man chose the next heaviest, leav.
ing the white man the lightest.
When the packages were opened the
fst was found to contain spades,
hoes and all other implements Of la
boz; the second wrapped hunting,
ishing and war,like apparatus; the
third gave the white man pen, ink
and paper, the engine of the mind
the means Of mutual, mental i'm
provement, the social link of human
ity, the foundation of the white
mans superiority.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25
Warning az the Vaccinated

In these days of vaccination when
goints are in general demand, a con-
temporary observes, it will not be
amiss to remember the following
Don't pick your nose with the fin
ger that has shortly before come in
contact with vaccine matter. A
man In neighbOring village acted
contrary to this rul- and as a result
Che matter took kindly to his nose,
made the acquaintance Of the mem
branes, spread all through his head,
and he is now just able to leave his
bed after confinement Of more than
tw0 weeks. At Glen's Falls lady
scratched the bite of an insect on
her foot with the finger that had
been toying with her vaccinated
arm. The following day her foot
Bwelled. She was crippled for
month, and pinned away over the
heart-rendering prospect of wearing
q No. IL shoe for the remainder of
her days, but finally she recovered.
THESE are practical points on vac
cine points and will bear the caution
they point out.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25
A Card.

We take great pleasure i'm call
ing the attention Of our friends
and customers to DIR. Bosanko's
Cough and Lung Syrup which is
perfectly harmless, pleasant 10 the
aste, will not nauseate, and gives
relief almost instantly. 1t matters
not how severe your cough may
be, how many cough medicines
YOU have tried, or how many
phy-iciauS you have consulted, the
comic, ,uOthIng an healing prop
critics OF This medicine will loosen
and a~sisI the throat and lungs to
expr the offending matter. lrav
ing them in heal ny condition,
free from irritation, and the air
passages clear. besides invigorai-
ing aud ~trengthiUg the general
system. Price 80 cents. For the
positive cure OF cunsump ion,
coughs. colds, asthma, bronchitis,
dry hacking cough, loss OF voic",
irritation of the throat, soreness of
chest, pains in the lungs, splitting
Of blood, Group, influenza, whoop-
ing cough, ana lung fever, we rec
Ommend this medicine above all
others. For sale by G. w. Bow
MAN, Martinsburg ". Va.
june25-1y.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25

7 HAVE NOW OPENED full and com
Il plete assortment of Dry Goods and
Notions, bought tor cash. and which will
be sod at the very lowest prices
Special bargains in every department
In Plain and Fancy Dress Goods
In Silks and Sati1s
In Calicos Ginghams aud Shirtings
In Table Linens, Muslins. Towels and
Towlings
In Flannels, Blankets, Cassimeres and
Jeans
In Hosiery Underwear aad Gents Fur
nishing Goods.
In Notions Trimmings aud Fancy
Goods.
In Dolmans, Cloaks and CIoakings.
Prices down lower than ever before.
Don't fail to call and ,xamine my stock
No trouble to show goods.
JOHN HONRlCH,
oct29 81 QUEEN STREET.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25
Result of Exec ssiVe SmOk-
ing.

Siro DeImonico, who died re.
Gently, doubtless owed his death.
indirectly, if not directly, to ex-
eessive smoking. He was scarce
~ ever without cigar cite in his
mouth except when as eep-and
his physician remOnstraiedin vain
against his habit. His brother
LOrenz }, the head of the four ia
NOUS restaurants, also hastened
his death by excessive use of to.
baCco, having smoked 80 cigars "a
day for 80 years Charles Drlmon.
leo. Sito aud LurenzO's nephew.
and present proprietor Of the no
ted establishments, il also great
smoker. I'd bids fair 10 shorten
his days in that way. y body
has any conception how many
men here destroy their health
and abreNiate their life by ex.
iraordinHry indulgence in cigars
aud cigarettes. Ii is far more
perniclOu~, not to say deadly hab-
1T than most persons, even physi-
Clans themselves have any idea.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25
The Relief Association.
A REMARKABLY CREDITABLE RE
CORD OF THE OPERATIONS Oh
THIS q. e 0. INSTITUTION.

A REMARKABLY CREDITABLE RE
CORD OF THE OPERATIONS OF
THIS 3. e 0 INSTITUTION.
Baltimore American FEB 49,
At a recent quarterly meeting Of
the b. and o. Relief Association,
held at Relay Station, the secretary
submitted a report which shows its
affairs to be IN most furnishing
condition This organization is quiz
city but Effectively performing most
valuable service, not only among the
employees by protecting them from
want, but to the company itself, aud
is constantly developing new meth
DDS Of usefulness, Although only
started in May, 1880, the report
fprrpd to showed the issue Of % $50
insurance policies, aud on December
81, 1881, an actual membership Of
1906 persons; also the payment of
5 .557 claims for sick benefits, aggre-
eating S74 100. Sc; of benefits OH ac
count of disablempnt from accidents
aggregating $50 ,047.S7, and of 128
death policies aggregating $50 ,42031.
These sums, with the payment OF
1,l68 physicians bills, amounting
to SIG as, made total expendi-
ture of $200,S16 32 disbursed for the
relief OF members on lines extending
from Baltimore to Pittsburgh, Gin
cinnati, Columbus, SanduSky and
Chicago. The association, through
its corps Of medical inspectors, not
only superintends the hygienic and
sanitary welfare of its members, but
is also charged with close super.
vision over the sanitary condition of
the company's shops, stations,
coaches, grounds, buildings, waters,
&c, to the manifest advantage of its
service. The MEASURE adapted by
the association last fall to guard EN-
ployes OF the company from effects
of malaria, which was unusually
prevalent every where, was said to
have been very effective in neutral
izing its effects. Pursuing the same
policy Immediately upon the discov-
cry that smallpox was becoming
epidemic in the United States, the
society undertook the gratuitOus
vaccination of all its members, and
in special cases of their families.
Reports already show that the med
ical inspectors have vaccinated
$40 persons; also that of the total
vacciDated fully so per cent.
Of the operations were successful. |
In other words, out of 5,170 persons,
over 1000 were found to be exposed |
to the full effects of smallpox,
which has been declared by the Ma
tional Board of Health to be cpl
demic throughout the country. The
employees referred to are not resident
III any circumscrlbed locality, though |
probably half are residents III Mary
land. The statistics, therefore, fur
nished sad commentary upon the
danger to which our entire popula-
ton is exposed through lack of
proper precautionary measures. If
other benevolent societies and cor
porations would recognize the fact
that prevention i$of far greater val
ne than the cure of disease, and |
would follow the worthy example of |
the Il. and o. Association, they |
would not only be acting humanely,
but would also in many Instances |
save their own funds from heavy |
depletion.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25

Howell, In recent story, says of
HredcheIs, "You can't preach cream
and live on skinned milk
Can't hold her on-The woman
who has a nurse girl to carry the
baby.
The old woman who lived in a
sfshoo" WAS probably hen.
Men do not enter braggadocia
ever what they really know and can
90.
When sorrow has left its traces,
what hig become of the rest Of the
Aarness ?
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25
Never go back on a friend. even if
he is rich, and cannot see you as
easily as he used to in passing

All ladies know their faces are
more attractive when free from
oimpleS Parker's Ginger Tonic
i9EoI ular among them, because il
oanishes impurities from blood
and skin and makes the face glow
and the eyes sparkle with health.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25

Sick and bilious headache, and
all Heterogeneous of the stomach
and bowels cured by DIR Pierce's
PELLETS or anti bilious granuIes
% cents vial. No cheap boxes
N ALLOW waste Of virtues. BY
druggists
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25
Catarrh of the Ba oder

Singing, snartiug. irritation Of
the urinary passages, diseased dis
charges ca ed ny Buchupabia,. 81
a. druggists. w. Va. Depot,
LAUGHLlN BROS 4 co "
Wheeling. w. V
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25

Many defaulting bank cashiers are
now hiding behind their responsible
ty. They will bloom in 1888.
Martinsburg independent. [volume] (Martinsburg, W. Va.) 1875-1900, 1882-02-25

Flowers on dinner tables grow
more and more in fashion, but fresh
beef is still preferred by some.
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1882-07-15
EU RoFEAN MARKETS.

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SNit Clear MIdllos. 81 80 cwt. Tor American
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LIVERPOOL July 1850 m-Breadstuns firm. Flour.
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