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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
A LECTURE TO MEN.

Some Reasons why Wives Should he
Posted Upon Their Husbands Affairs.
What is my opinion of wives knowing
their husbands business? think every
wife should know exactly all the bust
ness of her husband. 1t may not be
necessary to tell her the worries and
anXieties Of it, but all that portion in
which her suggestions and her tact
would be valuable, should be known to
her, and she should also have such
knowledge as would be of vital import
auce in settling the estate, in case of
the death of its head. Too many men
think, because their wives are only
women, they don't have any idea of
money except to spend it, but | am here
to say that the wives, on an aver
age, have Just as much business sense
as their husbands, and in many
cases very much more as the
records VIII show. If a woman is eX-
travagant and careless, knowledge of
what her husbands business is will
often act as a restraint upon her, and
unless she is natural-born fool, will
cause her to make an effort to cut her
garments according to her cloth Oc-
casionally wife does not want to know
ANYTHING of her husbands affairs be-
cause she thinks she has enough care at
home, but that kind of wife is scarce,
and the man who husbands her is an
unfortunate, whose lot would have been
happier if he had remained a bachelor,
| believe in the unity of husband and
wife, and the unity of material matters
is almost as important as that of the
spirit indeed, true unity of spirit means
unity in all things. A good wife is a
mans best friend, and her sympathy is
valuable, even though she has not the
wisdom of Solomon. Mr.. Brown always
told me his business, and Mr. Brown
left widow who is not dependent on
the world, nor does she have to ask a
man to conduct her business for her
now that her natSal protector is no
more. -MerchaHt 1r0Ucier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

A friend of Mrs. Helen Jackson, writ
ing in the overland N0nthIy of her last
days, says: "Her illrs2ss was apainless
one, gradual prostration of ali the
vital energies under the influence of a
powerful and irresistible disease.
Throughout the long and trying ordeal
neither her patience nor her courage
ever failed Whenever the converse
ton turned upon her ailment, with its
mysterious symptoms and steady dis
organization of the system, battling the
physicians skill and thwarting the we'll
meant efforts of her friends, she was
always first to turn the subject, saying
with reassuring little smile, token of
the brave spirits triumph over the fail
ing body: Now let us talk of some
thing more pleasant And she would
so completely ignore her weak bodily
condition, and enter into conversation
with such spirit and zest, that one forgot
she was an invalid and was conscious
only of the clear, analytical mind, with
its flashes of humor. and of the great,
generous heart"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
GETTING EVEN,
Story Which Proves That No Man Can
Get Ahead of an Undertaken.

Story Which Proves That No Man Can
Get Ahead of an Undertaken.
"Some folks regard the negro as childish
and supplemented" said the South Caro-
lima undertaken as he borrowed another
match to relight his cigar, ''but it doesn't
always do to look upon em that way. 1t
was only last week one of 'em beat me out
of ten dollars as slick as grease"
'IIow?"
"Wel l was sitting in my Office, growl =
ing about hard times and the dislike of peO-
pie to fall into my sympathetic care, when
in walked negro. He was the picture of
health and a jolly fellow.
"'How's timeS% says he.
"'Poor,' says |.
"'How much for a coffin for me?' says he.
"'When?'
"'To-day.'
"Tll give you that coffin over there and
see you put under ground this afternoon for
fifteen dollars, and that's ten dollars Off the
regular price
"Dun,' says he, and he put down his
*"
"Weu?'
"Wel, I'll be kicked to death by rabbits
if he didn't hang himself within two hours,
and before night had to bury him!'
'Non'
"Sure's you're born. lie had planned to
suicide before he came in. L got even,
though"
"How?'
'Resurrected the stiff and sold it for four
dollars, and put the coffin back in stock. -
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
SIZE KNEW HiHi,

ING sao Predicament of a Drummer Who
Fiirted with Green Raiden.'
q II always touches sender spot in the
hearts OF travellers On Sailways to see a
glddy young girl fall into the clutches of a
designing drummer or something, and they
watch proceedings with a deep interest.
Inc other day on an outgoing Chicago &
Alton train, clipper young woman in
short dress tripped into the luxurious chair
car ana sat down near the center on the
shady side. She was heavily yelled and
seemed to be about sixteen years old. A
little later, pert-looking drummer came
in by the front door, and walked through
the coach looking with interest at all the
female passengers, and then, although
there were plenty of vacant chairs, he
walked up to the one beside the clipper
young woman and saying:
Permit me -" sat down. lie rap
idly endeavored to draw her into con-
versatlon, and, although she did not say
much, she giggled like a giddy girl on
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

IS THIS YOUNG WOMAN YOUR sIsTER"'
her first trip alone and seemed much in
terested with the drummer.
Fine day." said the masher.
The girl giggled and agreed that it was.
Going far?" he asked.
"Not very" she replied.
Ever rode on the cars alone before"
''No, sir" and she giggled again.
Ought to have protector, eh?"
To this she said she did not know, and
vented another charmingly innocent giggle.
81 guess I'll protect you," and his arm
stole around the back Of her chair and rest.
ed on her shoulder.
She giggled again and leaned over to-
ward him, and the passengers began to pity
her and feel like humping the drummer.
''Say, like your he said, drawing her
nearer.
You mustn't" she replied simperiug.
'Oh, yes, l must You are just as sweet
as you can be- I'd like to kiss you now"
"0h myl" she exclaimed, but he bent
down his head and kissed her through her
veil, and she bent her head over and let it
rest on his shoulder, and he drew her closer
to his side. An old man who had been
watching could contain his righteous indig-
nation no longer, and jumping up, he went
over to the drummer, and taking him by
the shoulder yanked him around and cried:
rs this young woman your sister,"
'NO, sir"
Daughter of yours?"
''No, sir. "
SIS she your wife,"
"Well, | don't know as it is any of your
business, sir, but l never saw her until tif-
teen minutes since"
"Oh yes he did" said the giddy girl.
well, well" said the masher, "of course
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
THE RED LIGHT.
How an Inventive Brakeman Obtained a
Danger Signal.


Danger Signal.
Walking about presence of mind" said
the brakeman "let me tell you of a little
incident that l know something about,
cause was there We were out one bad
night, when we got stuck in snowarIft.'
l was head brakeman and had nothing to
do with Tagging our rear. That was the
business of the other bra keman, but, as he
had been drinking good deal, L felt lit
tie alarmed for fear he would go to sleep.
So pretty seon l skipped back to see If he
was ascending to business, and | found him
lying fiat .on the track, asleep. He had
fallen on his lantern-the red one-and
broken it all to pieces. Just then | heard
the passenger coming, and she was coming
fast too. How to stop that train L didn't
know. | had my white lantern, but
white light isn't just the thing for danger
signal in a snow-storm. The only red
lantern within reach was broken into a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
A LOVERS COMPLIMENT.

The girl with the freckled face is now fasl
Paper
He fondly gazed ut her freckled face,
Then an arm he placed about
Her waist, and gave her a fond embrace,
And called her his pretty trout.
Into her face q red flush came
AID Der eyes with tears grew dim
AS she said: "Why call me such II name?"
And she turned her back on him.
ooh, to praise his girl is a lovers right"
He said, land Il lovers duty,
And called you pretty trout tonight
Because your speckled beauty"
Boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

said he wasn't hungry. finally deter
mined to wait until tonight, vixen l
could creep into his bedroom and Stay
him as he slept; but, alas, he snores so
like my father that | can not do it. In
firm of my purpose!
1t is done And vet my hands are
clean! While Mister Brown was taking
his afternoon nap | sold his dog for
three dollars to a broom peddler, who
promised that he would not sell him
this side of the county line. The Dog
is missed. Mister Brown has gone
down the road in the other direction,
and he has already whistled all the dogs
in the township except his own around
him. | am to follow straight after the
peddler. Mister Brown grasped my
hand and said: BLESS youn' when [
volunteered All is well. When 1
come back tonight l am going to set
up the ale and toast Mister Brown is q
Prob bitionist) with that three dollars
got for his Dog. This willonly be doing
the square thing by both Mister Brown
and the Dog.
In conclusion. | have returned from
my fruitless pursuit. but have not the
three dollars. gave it to the peddler
to take the Dog fifteen miles further
than his contract called for. 1t is WE'LL
Il. j. Burdette, i16 BROOKLYN Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
Ono Way to Save Money.

OF course, on such a bright morning she
couldn't resist calling around to see how
many of her friends had returned from va
cation.
"Why Cicely, dear" she exclaimed, "sc
you too have returned?"
"Ye-es, I-I-that is 1 haven't been
away"
"But you have a beautiful tan on YOU
complexion"
ooh, yes, that cost me twenty-five cents
while vacation would have cost one hun
dred and twenty-five dollars. I'll have a
new cloak this fall, and you'll have to fix
up your old one"
1t was cold enough to put the CLOAK ON
Immediately. Hartford Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

First Chum-This is very pleasant
room, old man, and we ought to enjoy our
selves.
Second Chum (gloomily) but it
will soon go to ruin unless we get woman
to take care of it.
"Oh no it won't; we can manage that
ourselves"
Nonsense! You don't know anything
about houseworl"
Don't [? Well, now, let me tell you,
since I've been going TO see that girl with
a cross father on Green street, Eve learned
how to dust at moments warning" p
Philadelphia can.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

"GENTLEMEN, HE Is MY HUSBAND"
l did but it is none of his business, you
know Don't talk to himw The old man
walked away and the hugging was re-
sumed.
pretty good joke, amt it?'' said the
drummer.
"Splendid" giggled the girl.
Gle thinks we're married! Well, l wish
we WERE" he sighed, drawing her closer.
"Do you noww
"You betw
"What would you give to have me for
wife?" she archly inquired.
"Five dollarsw
"Would you though?'
''You bet Fwouldr'
"All rightp said she, and throwing back
her veil, she added: Fork over now"
and as he saw it really was his wife, he
paid the money and tried to look happy,
but the passengers reared with happy rel eff
as she took him by the ear and led him out
of the coach, saying:
Gentlemen, he Is my husband, but he
did not think so five minutes ago.
Through NG{G.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
HOW ANIMALS TALK.

F.r,ror,s Crair, int an Animal. Ca,
Is. Taught to Understand Language.
.If ro,, +o1,- with tho oroo+,,ro, :,
~ '''-' WV" '"0 - e''''i % IL
your pacA yaro' 'hey soon G3C not only
to understand your general meaning,
but to reply with notifications of sound
that are meant for Won in particuIsr
0no ~, t,vo hons ~ nooI- WIN chow,
- wv ''e.-' ''TDN wan N',0"
p"i ''o"i"i 'P','"''' III 'e'l'iIS you "IaU
they think some horses have, or can
have, an octave of sounds, and express
very nice gradations of dislike or pleas
'ure, even 10 to defined laughter. Other
animals laugh, notably BIRDS. with
articulate sounds. Some years since [
owned horse with which | undertook
to drive to neghboring town over the
hills in winter. A spot of hidden ice
suddenly tripped her, and for a time it
was impossible for her to get up. But,
by efforts that entirely exhausted me, [
finally got her on foot again. She never
forgot it. My approach to the stable
was invariably welcomed by cordial
neighs, and that not suficing, she
would put her head ahectonately on
my shoulder or under my arm. On
another occasion pet Morgan called
me while | was engaged fifty rods from
the barn, with loud and persistent calls,
that | instantly understood meant
trouble. Going hastily to the stables |
found the cows had broken down a
door and were capable of doing mis-
chief. As soon as | approached the
Va fol a
by long sigh of relief, and went tC
eating quietly.
But for real vocalization the fowls
surpass both animals and birds, | have
had one rooster that had a remarkable
power of laughing. No one could pos
sibly hear him without doing as he
would when Cough laughs-laugh with
him. Now, dog has ditlused laugh
all over, but especially concentrates q
chuckle in his tail. The dogs tail is
the most cultured tail among animals
1t not only laughs, but it talks. The
tail of COW has no more sense than al
oN-gad, and horses tail is not mucl
wiser. They even lash flies in LOOSE
way that shows they don't know, eX
cept l.. general way, where the fly is
1T was necessary that men should LOSE
such a brainleSs appendage. AS the
brain increases the tail decreases, anC
laughing and talking 90 over to thu
brain.
I'm studying animal language W.
must study not only their power o
adaptability to US, but our power o
adaptation to them. That is. having
ourselves evolved our language from
still is in US a capacity for going bacl
to those creatures that have not We
come up to an intelligent language
we can put forth an effort to NEE
/ them half way. Prof Bartholomew
with his trained horses, talks with then
in equine language. 1t needs to drol
words and throw expressions into terms
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03
OutMitted.

"No, darling" George was saying to
her as they walked along the brilliantly
lighted street, ~ have never loved as 1
love now You are the only girl for whom
1 have ever felt that deep longing that is
born of true love. And in saying that
am not guilty Of"
"Chestnuts," yelled street-vender.
Y George hurried fway; but before he could
gain full possession of his senses she had
pulled him across the street aud said IVA
nilla" TO the waiter. lid Bus
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

"Railroad business? Why no! What
made you think that?'
"Well, if b. A. doesn't stand for Bag
gage Agent, I'm crow" was the re-
Spouse.
1t took week for the Yale man to en-
joy the joke, and now he tells it on himself
with the best grace possible.-Ci1tcilnd
EuUliiyGr
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

Colonel Short, editor of the Crosby
County Gayi0n, came to New Orleans
not long since, and upon being shown
his room at a hotel and reading the
printed notices hung up in his room,
said; This is a queer hotel, If a
guest can pay his bill every week, whal
use has he got for fire-escape? And
if there is a tire-escape, why should he
pay his board at the end of the week?
There is some mystery about this hotel
that | can't understand. IN o
Times. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

thousand pieces at my feet 1 suppose l
might have stopped the train with my own
lantern. but it would have been risky, as
the drunken cuss hadn't gone back more
than half as far as he should, and a white
light doesn't show far in a storm. But
was mad, and as the darned tipsy fool got
up l suddenly concluded l would make
sure of MY work"
what did you do%
81 hit him in the nose and held my Ian
tern to catch the blood. In thirty seconds
l had the daisiest red lantern ever engineer
set eyes on."-Chjcago Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

A Yale graduate spent part of the sum
mer at ClarlsbOro, down in Jersey, and a
mischief-loving friend whom he had in
trusted to send part of his luggage adj
dressed it to "AIr. So and So, B. A., Clarks-
boro."
I'm the railroad business, L SUPPOSE" re-
marked the West Jersey station agent when
the Yale man came to get his trunk.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

A story is ted by the presbyterian
of New York woman who was asked
to add her name to subscription list
for a charitable purpose. 81 can not. -
was the reply: II did all could afford
to do for charity during the winter. l
went to the charity ball, the kirmess,
and attended number of private
theatrical entertainments given for
benevolence."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

Portland, Ore, has a new high
school building which cost 1925, 900
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

The day has crept far into the after
noon and the deed is not done. Mister
Brown seems to suspect me. Twice l
tried to coax him to come out into the
woods with me, but he would not leave
his Dog. One got him into my room
and offered him q piece of pie, but he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-03

have sat up all night under the pity
ing stars. Sleep has not kissed my
eyes, but the problem is solved and my
heart is lighter happier. When came
down to breakfast the other castaways
saw the change in my manner and they
stopped talking about Mister Brown 5
Dog long enough to remark that my
laugh had its old CHEEKY ring again.
Yes, the trouble was over, the cloud
and the burden was gone. | cam not
kill Mister Browns Dog. | have de-
cided to kill Mister Brown. Then the
administrator will take the dog. Let
us be gay. Ia Ira la! Ira la la Ira,
Ira. la
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-19

The annual Christmas Chllilren'S festival
was held last night at the First English
Lutheran church. corner uf High and Fac
tory streets. The church parlorS were
crowded and the little ONES were the most
conspicuous among the audience. The
evening exercises opened With music. pray-
PrN and reading OF the scriptures. After
which the church male quartet rendered a
tin" selection. This quartet consists or
+. L. Davidson. G.. A. Bilinw. Ed. Din
widdr and Mr. Fish. Miss Carrie Billow
then r"citrl a roem which was heartily
reCrIN ed Y the audience. Miss Jessie Wolf
followed with a vocal sol" that caused
a round Of applause from the
audience. Thru came the feature of the
evening. with the little folks namely. Santa
Claus. MIR. Dnwiddic filled this part in an
excellent manner The children were wild
with excitement when they heard IT. Nick
coming up the aisle with his CHEEKY face, fur
coat and sleigh bells. After the disappear
ancc of his 'nnh>," kriS-kingle, the
audience adjourned To the floor below.
where royal good supper was waiting. 4
good time was enjoyed by everybody. old a.
well as the young. The regular religious
church Christmas exercises will be held one
week from tonight.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-19

This morning about nine o'clock rather
brisk runaway occurred on Limestone
street. The horse belonged to c. o. BilIow
and was always considered very safe
driving animal. although she is very ner-
vous aud apt TO start off when anything
unusual occurs that attracts her notice.
This morning the horse, attached to a
jagger-wagon. was standing in front of the
Triumph Oil Co.'S office when man drove
by in wagon just as he passed. Billow's
horse he shook his fur lap robe. This
frightened Billow's horse and he started on
the run down North Limestone. Everybody
along the street tried 10 stop the horse, but
it ran past all. 1t turned west on Main
and was caught near Market street. No
damage was done to anything except the
breaking of a few SpokeS.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-19
COURT NEWS.

The ttrcuit. aud Common Plea. Courts
Adjourn sin. di.---.Judge Hawes grants
the setting Aside of the sale Of Tracts
one and tw" Of the Il inury Estate.
The circuit court adjourned this morning
sine die. Ia meet next term. June list
ONLY two ca.,'s were h"ari out III the thlr-
teen placed "u the docket.
In the ease Of the Columbus and Nrnia
Il. H. and the T.. {. X 81. l.. Il. Il. ". the
Ohio southern. a suit Ia compel til" SPECIFIC
performance of a contract I" put in cross
m-. and erect and maintain target and
and >Witchmau' : house at South Charleston.
Judgment was given for the Defendant.
Louis Rnpp ". H. !. summers; error.
Suit ON a pr"miS>nrN note. Judgment for
defendant.
In common pleas court motion was sub
miited Ia set aside the sale of tracts one and
two ot the Kinney estate. sold at sheriff :
sale last Saturday. Tract one was purchased
hvt. H. Pierce for >4.0O0: appraised Al
~. 600. 1t i~ situated on Jefferson street
and consists uf a lot with three double and
one single houses. The lot is F'Nlii feet.
Tract two was purchased by L. W. SImr-
son for =. rs: appraised at SO. 700. 1t l.
also situated on Jefferson street. The lot Is
99Nl65 feet and has two frame residence
houses thereon The court took the matter
under adyiScment last night. and this morn
ing Judge Halves granted the setting aside
of the sale of the tracts mentioned.
Judge White announces that the present
term of common pleas court will adjourn
Monday. sine die.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-19

Last evening very delightful and enjoy
able birthday party was given by Miss Allie
Baker to few of her friends at the resi-
dence of her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. Sheriff
Baker. Miss Baker received many beauti-
fu! and useful presents. among them being
very handsome chamber suit of furniture
from her parents. The following were
among those present: Mr.. and Mrs. Shum-
way and two daughters, Misses Sue Sny-
der. Mamie Kaufman, Hattie Waskey
Stella Greiner, Nellie Vickerman. Mrs
Eleanor Baker. Fred. Kaufman. Gus Todd
and Clarence Holmes. Card playing and
dancing were indulged in to quite an ex-
tent after which all repaired to the dining
room and partoOk of a hearty repast. Dur
ing the evening delightful serenade was
given TO the party by the Coates Nc Farand
Serenading club. which was highly appre-
ciated by all.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-19

A little daughter of Mr.. and Mrs. Marion
Garst. was scalded to death last Monday
The DarStS live near the Dunkard church.
in German township. Mrs. Garst was max
ing some ley. and had set a pan full on the
floor. turning to go Ia another portion of the
house when her little girl. eighteen months
old. who was standing near. fell backward
into the pan. When the clothing was taken
from the unfortunate little creature. the
flesh fell off of its back This occurred at
10 o'clock in the morning. and the child died
at 10 ot night
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1885-12-19

This morniug one of the most difficult
operations known in surgery was performed
b, DrS. W W. Hail. of this city. and Benz.
Leonard. of West Liberty. The operation
consisted of removing from under the right
lung ot Wilkinson Bmns. engineer ON tie
q. :. K. Il. a membranuus bag hlled with
nus. About a uiut and a half ot the mat
ter wa> removed and the man much IL
liryed The man has been suffering con
Sderably for some time past and thu
operation was made in order Ia allow a FIRE,
opening for the washing out Of the chest
cavity About fonr inches of the right rih
WAS also taken out. The whole operation
throughout resulted very taVorably.
and the man is now doing nicely. He lives
in the Forest House IN the rear Of 30i
East High street.