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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

the rear gate down. Upon the tail
board of this van the mother of the
wiggling youngstcr leaned, first on one
elbow and then on the other, shifting
the animated baby in her arms at each
change. Finally the conversation grew
more interesting, the baby more rest
less and the mother more fatigued,
until at last she placed the baby in the
van. This seemed to tickle the young
ster immensely, for he at once settled
down into a state as near that of
quietude as it was possible for his live
ly disposition to allow him to assume.
So quiet did he become, in fact, that
the mother seemed to forget his pres
sence, and became still more deeply
engrossed in the animated converse.
ton she was holding with her lady
friend.
Suddenly the sleepy driver of the van
awolSe to a realization of the fact that
he might as well be moving on, and,
gathering up his reins, he popped his
whip, and, before the young mother re-
allied the situation, away went the
van, laundering along out Prince
street, with her dear little darling
bouncing about in it like an over
dressed rubber doll. Dropping the con.
versation. she cried out:
"Oh, my baby" and dashed away in
the wake of the furniture van, fol-
lowed by her two friends, a policeman.
two newsboys, a fat man with a pal.
metto fan, pie woman, a newspaper
man and black-and-tan pup, all at
different rates of speed. Everybody
was yelling: "Stop!" at the top of his
voice, but the falls of Niagara could
not have drowned them out any
more completely or effectually than
did the numbering of the van, and the
driver remained oblivious of the fact
that he had lively load, and was ere.
ating as much excitement as would q
street car on Fifth avenue.
At last, just as he Stacked up to turn
a corner. the pluclzy little mother, who
had held the lead all along, caught up,
and lucky it was that she did. for just
at that moment the animated little
piece Of unwilling baggage bounced
out of the end of the van and right
into her arms.
The baby was crying, the mother
was weeping with one eye and laugh.
ing for joy with the other, the reporter
and her two friends were congratulate
ing her, the newsboys were yelling
the policeman was still chasing the
van, the fat man was putting and blow
ing half block away, but still trot
ting on to be in after, if zot at, the
death, while the pie woman had fallen
down over the frisky terrier, scattering
pies from one curb to the other; and
taken altogether, the scene was about
as laughable in it's denouement, as il
had promised to be tragic, when the
baby began its involuntary ride.-N
Y. Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
GEOGRAPHICAL JOKE.
How Svms Japanese Oniciais silenced
French EmisSary.

How S~ms Japanese Oficiais Silenced =
French Enisgary.
The japanese are very polite peo
pie, but they sometimes like to play a
joke, in roundabout, oriental wav
upon the men of t. e west. II the days
OF the sec nu empire Baron eros was
se1ts TO Japan to demand the opening
OF certain ports to French commerce.
Among the rest lac named to the
Japa' Iese ministers certain city,
me Japanese functionaries smiled
30 broadly when he preferred the re.
quest that the French ambassador
asked them to tell him what gave them
SO much amusement; but instead OF
answering the Japanese ministers
said:
1--WE will open the port in question
my lord, If France, in her turn, will
open certain port to us"
What port is that" asked the
Frenchmar.
'gbr port Of Liverpool"
but, your excellencies," laughing
Liverpool is not q French port, bu
an English one"
"Yes2" answered the japanese: "Ant
the pore you named is not in japan
but in Corea."
The French ambassador was com
PEELED to admit that the Joke was upol
| him,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
BOYS ON A CRUISE.
How Two Youngsters Became Acquainted
with New Teacher.

HOW Two Youngsters Became Acquainted
with q New Teacher.
Two boy relatives of mine, who have
been spending their summer holiday
at tiny seaside town in Sussex, have
recently become possessors of small
sailing boat, and q delightful time
they have had for the last month.
of course they can handle a boat
well. Their happy childhood was
spent in a quaint fishing village on the
east coast of England, and as tiny
boys of six and eight they were con-
tinually taken out by the hardy boat
men in their big fishing luggers. AS
they grew older the same rough but
kindly friends taught them to row
and swim and skillfully sail boat,
and the oldest boatman on the beach
crippled, white-haired veteran
would say, when asked sometimes If
such young boys were safe alone upon
the water, that there was very little
about boats that he could teach Master
Tom and Jack, "sartin sure
And they have had some adventures,
too. remember once when l was a
guest in their home we three, myself
and the two boys, started one
bright July afternoon for cruise
to the Goodwin sands and back. 1t
was long sail, but we didn't mind;
we were going to have a picnic tea in
the boat and return home by moon
light.
Well, we carried out our programme
and enjoyed ourselves thoroughly.
Coming back stiff breeze sprang up
and our staunch little Queen of the
May perfectly flew along. Suddenly
in little silence that had fallen upon
us all after the somewhat noisy sing
ing of glees and part-songs, sound
like a cry of somebody in distress was
waited across the waters. We did not
take much notice of it at first, think
ing it was the seabirds, whose cries
are sometimes SO human, but in another
moment we heard it again, this time
more distinctly, and we realized then
that it was the word Help" that was
being called out.
We all felt dreadfully excited as we
peered out over the moonlit sea; then
Jacks sharp eyes deserted small black
object away to the left of the boat,
and, with our hearts beating with ex-
citement, we altered our course and
made for it as speedily as we could.
AS we came nearer we saw the floating
object was small boat, and we could
see some figures in it. Then we used
our healthy young lungs in an encour-
aging shout to ''hold on" and in few
minutes came up to the distressed
craft. We found it to be very small
rowing boat. A young man with his
coat off sat in the center, baling out
water, while lady and tiny fair
haired girl of three or four years were
crouched down at one end And we
were to be the rescuers of the forlorn
little party! Here was an exciting ad-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

SCREEN FOR SHADING STRAWBERRY BED.

SCREEN FOR SHADING STRAWBERRY BED.
enough to keep out more than half the
sunlight. l think it would be well to
have such a bed in somewhat pro-
tected location. Such treatment
might not be practicable on large
scale, but it is SO very inexpensive and
simple that it is well worth trying in a
small way in the home. garden. We
shall report further on the matter
when we have more fully investigated
1t, and make this simply as a report of
pr ogress and as suggestion to fruit
worSo
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
MhiAe.l in Pntato Raising.

The glowing of potatoes should be
prohtsAfe. A yield of $50 bushels OF
tubefs per acre may cause a loss. for
the reason that as much work in pillow
ing, planting, cultivation and harvest
ing such a yield. is necessary as
would be required for twice as many
bushels An experimental plat has
yielded in proportion over 1000 bushels
per acre, which demonstrates that an
acre of land can be made TO give larger
yield with the same cultivation II more
plant food is applied.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
sAsYs BOUNCING RIDE.
Curious Adventure of q Little Child In
Furniture Van.

Curious Adventure of q Little Child In q
Furniture Van.
The other afternoon. just as the sun
was sinking beneath the housetops, q
tired, worn-looking little woman, car
rying baby of about eighteen months
in her arms, crossed over from the west
to the east side, and started up town.
Just as she reached the corner of
Prince street, she met a lady and gen.
tleman, with whom she was evidently
acquainted, and the trio stopped and
began conversation.
The baby was not only plump and
heavy for its age, but it was also ex-
tremely nervous and fidgeted in the lit
tie mothers arms, like young angle
worm. Just to the right of the party
and headed eastward on Prince street,
stood large empty furniture van with
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
THE QUEEN OF The NAT 10 THE RESCUE.

THE QUEEN OF IhE MA 10 THE RESCUE.
venture! In a few moments we had
them safely in our gallant Queen of
the May, the rowing boat was made
fast to ours, and we started for the
shore. The rescued ones told us that
they had hired the boat that afternoon
to go fora row, and coming home they
were Mortified to find that she had
sprung leak, and, to make matters
worse, in searching for baler one of
the oars became unshipped and slipped
away, and they found themselves, poor
things, drifting away every mon, Int
farther from home, helpless to & -, anr1
thing but bale the water out.
And they had been in t. =. sa ,,;ah+
nearly two hours WI N +beir 800 at
tracted our not How tired and
worn they Il" ..9ed, and with what i'm
Pot ho4 I'D delight we brewed them
=. . delicious cup of TEL; each with
'dT spirit lamp. The color came back
20 the faces OF the poor, frightened
lady and little girl and the wee maid
sat on merry Jacks knee, and the Two
made bond of friendship toxtVher.
And when we landed a Id h;Aie GOOD
oy to our rescued friends it seemed
iunny 70 learn mat the gentleman in
'ne rio was Hone Other than the new
-aster who had come TO the school my
two boy friends vHs4 at, and whose
acquaintanee=oviffEy to its being holi-
day time-they lnSt not yet made. And
the ls&y, who was his SISTER, and her
litt4s girl haa never been on the sea
before, and She former declared thai
her first trir would be her last-Pall
Nah Budget.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
THE SAND MAN.

The sand man lives down on the beach.
Where the waves roll on and on,
He always keeps Just out of reach
Till the day is past and done
look for him and dig and delve,
But he never can be found,
Yet six hours after half past twelve
He is sure to come around
Iwish he'd show himself to me
And not wait until the night,
When it's so dark cannot see
Anything that is not light
want to ask him why he takes
Little boys and girls alone,
And leaves the big folks wideawakes,
Until half the night is gone.
I'm going to dig for him some day
Right down through the miles of sand,
Until he's found or cut way
Clear through to some foreign land.
-Flavel Scott Mines, in Harper's Young Peo-
pie.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

THE WESTERN TRAIL is published quarter
ly by the Chicago, Rock IslaLd q Pacific
Railway 1t tells how to get farm in the
West, and it will be sent to you gratis for
ono year. Send name and address to ED
itor Western Trail, Chicago" and receive II
one year free. JOHN SEBASTIAN, g. p. A.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

ALBERT BRUCE JOY, the English sculptor.
has completed very life-llke bust Of
Chauncey NJ. Depew. But it will be long be-
fore the world produces speaking likeness
of Depew.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

THE SAeE-"In choosing wife, young
man, you must not look for beauty alone "
The Youth-"Of course not. 1t is the other
kind Of girl that one may expect TO find
alone. Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
a PhiIoAostAic Query.

Toinmy-Are,y6& going to whip me,
i4Tsafana?
Namma-Yee / am, Tommy.
Tonny-Y}so said the other day thai
Whipping r1eS er did me any good, didn't
you?
Mamna--I believe l did.
Tommy Then what's the use OF
whipping me agaiE?-H1rpeF's Young
People.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

A STUDY IN COOKERY. Sister "This rec
ipe says to stir well and set on hot stove u
Small Brother -" Don't you do it, sis.
You'll be sorry if you do.'-Detroit Free
Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Tessie-Tell me fairy tale, mamma.
Mammal don't know any, dear.
Wait till your father comes home to-
night, about midnight; he'll tell one.
Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

"Now, FRED, what was the last thing
God created" "The Haskins baby PUCK.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

A SORE Throat or Cough, If suffered to
progress, often results in an incurable
throat or lung trouble. "Bropn's Bronchial
Troches" give instant relief. Price IS eta
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Cure for PedestrIanism.

Mrs. Caller-I never see your hug
band out walking. He used to be very
fcrd of taking long tramps in the coun-
try, ..
Mrs Pete Amsterdam-Ik know it, but
! cured him Of it.
How did you manage it?"
Il went along with him. "-Texas
Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

EVERYTHING comes to him who waits,
says tho philosopher. The umbrella Dor
rowed by a friend should be excepted
Boston Courier,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

SHIFT is a rank injustice to say that q
woman Is inferior to a man in reasoning
power" He-"Whyl" She = Because"
Detroit Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

HE-"Did you say the furniture was Louis
XIV.W She Yes. WhyW He - "The
bills suggest the Reign Of Terror. Beau
Monde q
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

MANY n girl who marres for leisure re-
penis in haste.-Elmira Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

THE life Of the Georgia editor is q sad one
We run out OF wood and had TO cook our
vittles in the sun, and it's been rainin'
steady for three weeks -Billville Banner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

POINTS in the stock market are proba
bly, 80 called because spectators generally
get stuck on them Strings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

'TnAT Anger is sharp fellow" said the
Hammer to the Saw, "but he runs around u
ly between his teeth, land what an awful
bore he is !'-Vogue
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

J. G. SIMPSON, Marques, W. Va, says:
HALLS Catarrh Cure cured me Of very
bad case of catarrh." Druggists sell it, roc
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

THE man who declares that he will forgive
but can never forget has never tried to mail
his wife's letters.-Elmira Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
High Five or Euchre Parties

should send at once to John Sebastian, G..
T. A., G. II. l. e. p. r. r., Chicago, TEN
CENTS, In stamps, per pack for the slcksst
cards you ever shuffied. For 81 90 you will
receive free by express ten packs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

BEECHAM's PILLS are wonderful medicine
for any bilious or nervous disorder, such as
sick headache, etc. Price, IS cents box.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Actors, Vocalists, Public Speakers praise
Hale's Honey Of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

WHERE wit hath any mixture of raillery 1t
Is but calling it banter, and the work is
done.-Swift.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

TIE largest expense of married life Is
frequently caused by the little ones.-Low-
ell Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

JAasoN says many q mans reputatio
wouldn't know his character by sight.-E
mira Gazette
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

"SAY, Chollie, Oh bhoy, going to college
this fallt" "Aw-not exactly, Chubbie !;
you see, was at the fair Wrinkle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30
Evils of Education.

Education" said Uncle Josh, sis err
mighty good thing, but sometimes it
does more harm than good"
There's no doubt of that"
81 oncet knowed of a case where edu-
cation come purity nigh drowndin' a
rale nice young lady," he went on.
Glow was that?"
"Wny, she fell into the water, an
bein' too high toned to boiler help
she yelled for assistance An ther
blamed fool hired hand tibet heard her
lost about five minutes maxim up lis
mind whether to pull her out er go home
fur dictionary."-W Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

BEAUTIFULLY, answered the fair Pitts
burgh GIRL when asked whether the worlds
fair was attractive. "Beautifull Well, /
should just say it is. The buildings look as
though they we're carved mt of soid ica
cream Chicago Recoru.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

"How emid lambs arev'
eyes, indeed; even VIC oil sAiz%A AtGAF
times shrink Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

He pleadingly)-"W you love me il
were richF' Shc-"I can't say rs to that,
but I'd probably mnrry yOu."-Tid. Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

TIE goose that's goose enough to lay a
golden egg has only one thing to expect
Puck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

BETWEEN THE AoTs.-"Well, what do you
think Of itp' ooh, it's about as broad AZ 10
IL ong."-Life's Calendar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

II WANT this tooth pulled. just can't
stand this any longer" But, my dear cir;
am not dentist" "What In thunder .r6
youl' II am an oculist. l attend - the
eyes, no. tho teeth" "Well, t4Ats all
right Go TO work. This Is - ego tootS
that's bothering me. ''-Texar. Sistings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

A CHRONIC grumbler can be set down as
person who loafs too much.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

DIR. Hoxsie's Certain Group Cure
Clears bronchial tubes, prevents consump-
ton. Send Soc. TO A. p. HoxsIE, Buffalo, N. X.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-11-30

Judge.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
CHURCH AND SOCIETY

Rev. Mr.. Webb will preach at Vernon
Sunday afternoon at 2:30.
Rev. c. o. Day will lead the afternoon
meeting at the Y. NJ. c. A. rooms Sunday.
Rev. Mr.. Parry and Rev. Mr. Day are
to exchange pulpits next Sunday morning.
Mr.. Howard Markley of Tufts college
will supply the Universalist pulpit Sunday
morning.
Evening services at the Baptist and Cen
ire churches are to he held at 1870, begin
ming next Sunday.
The Centre church teachers meeting for
Bible study will be held in the chapel Sat
urday evening at 1880.
Mr.. f. b. Leavitt OF the Harvard divin.
ity school will preach at the Unitarian
church Sunday morning.
Rev Mr. Sanford of Bellows Falls viii
preach at ST. Michaels Episcopal church
Sunday in exchange with Rev. Mr.. Collins
\ meeting of the Brattleboro Woman.
Indian association will be held at Mrs
Charles Rce's on Monday, April 10, at
o'clock. All are urged to come.
The ladies of the Unitarian society vii
give their last sociable for this season a
Wells hall next Tuesday evening. Suppe
will be served at 6:30. Dancing
The ladies of the W. c. T. L. are re
! quested TO bring their unite boxes mex
Tuesday, April II, at the regular meeting
to be opened, and the contents counted ant
reported. The meeting is to be held at
| Williston street, at 3 o'clock.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
BASE BALL.

Harry Smith, formerly of the Brattleboro
and Northampton teams, has signed with
the Portlands.
Jeremiah Dowd. father of Tom Dowd,
was drugged at Springfield, one day last
week and robbed Of $50.
The Yale laws chool teamIopened the sea
son by defeating the Acmes of Waterbury,
Conn. Bowers struck out is men.
Springfield, Mass, has been admitted to
the Eastern league and one-half OF the nee
essary $4,000 to support team has been
subscribed.
A st. Louis correspondent writes: "Dowd
is doing utility work. He runs bases with
the grace of deer, and covers big territory
in the Outheld.'
News comes from Claremont and Bur
lington of a watch scheme in which Hickey
and Collopy were projectors, and in which
it is said many people invested their money
without receiving watches.
Abbey, the old u. V. NJ. pitcher, began
his work for the Pittsburg league team by
holding the Macons Of the Southern league
down to four scattering hits and shutting
them out without score.
Boston Globe: yale will find 1t almost
impossible to fill Short Stop Murphy S
place, the finest player in the position ever
connected with a college team, not except
ing Herbert Lee, the old Harvard star of
49,
a.
A. 5. Hubbard writes that he met Col
lopy in Los Angeles, Calf, and saw his
team, the Oaklands, defeat the Los Ange-
les nine. Collopy is still suffering from
the glass" arm which troubled him last
season. Roach, formerly of the Keene and
Bellows Falls clubs, pitched for Los Ange-
/ les.
J. j. O'Neill, the manager of the Brat
| tleboros for the past two seasons, is arrang
/ ing to put an amateur team in the field
made up largely of the promising young
players of the village. He has selected
Lafrenia for catcher and Ellis and Harding
for pitchers The latter formerly played a
ST. Adams. O'Neill, Henkel. Dunlev!
and Haskins will comprise the inield
while Brasor, Lamb and GObie will roam
about in the outer garden. Gobie ha
played on amateur teams at Burlington
and ST. Adams. Games will be arrange,
with the Vermont Academy, Mt. Hermon
and other teams, including the Dartmouth
Reserves under the management of ''Dr.
| Keaay.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1893-04-07
MISS WILKINs,s PLAY

Mary f. Wilkins's play, "Giles Corey
Yeoman,' which has already been pub
lished by the Harpers in their magazine.
and in book form, had it first presentation
before an audience at the Hollis street
theatre, Boston, last Saturday night, by a
New York dramatic organization known as
the Theatre of Arts and Letters The
play is a reflex of life during the period of
Salem witchcraft. TIE critics speak of it.
as developed upon the stage, as a strong
piece of work, though too sombre in its
coloring to become a favorite with the
theatre-going public.
"The second act is powerful and intense
ly interesting, appealing strongly to the
emotions of the audience. 1t is the court
room scene, where Martha Corey, the wife
of Giles, appears and answers to the
charge of wtchcraft. The third
act represents Giles Corey in prison, calm
ly awaiting the hour of death by torture
rather than plead to the indictment, thus
securing to his children his estate, which
otherwise would have been sequestered to
the state. The fourth and last act repre-
sehts the living room in Giles Corey S
house, where the old nag, Nancy Fox, sits
grooming over the dead embers on the
hearth. Olive Corey, the daughter, and
her husband return from the church.
where they have been married in accord
ance with the command of the condemned
father, and directly after they are told that
he is being crushed to death beneath the
weight of stones, because he refuses to
speak. The daughter is appealed to by
nelghbors to urge her father to speak, but
neither she nor her father make any sign,
and the curtain slowly falls at the an
nouncement that Giles Corey is dead"