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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13

She stood in the biz door, the aft
ernoon sun gliding her auburn curls,
while in the distance among the vast
expanse of flowers and grass the chirp-
ing of the crickets intermingled with
the rustic of passing bird.
With a great sob swelling in Eer
bosom, and last glance at the rude
cottage, Sallie started forth down the
path to the beaten track stretching
away into the great beyond
She had gone but little way when
bark. What was that sound which
sent the blood from her cheeks and
cold shiver through her little frame?
All. too well did she know the whirr
of the rattlesnal1e.
Her frightened gaze fell upon little
bunch of white lying beside the road
a short distance away. 1t was Martha.
fast asleep. Her hands clasped a
bunch of wild flowers, while a few
feet distant was coiled rattlesnake,
its ugly head waving to anu fro the
forled tongue playing rapidly.
In an instant Sallie realized the stu
alton. Here was her enemy-the girl
who had causelessly made life. bur-
den, and had really driven her from
home-about to receive her just re.
ward. Soon the serpent would strike.
burying its fangs in the arm that had
so often been raised to strike her; and
then-Martha would awake to find
herself in the coils of the snake!
Oh. 1t was indeed, a just retribu-
ton, and Salie drew back, but sudden
ly there awoie within her better ma
ture that had been so long subdued
She forgot her injuries, the insults
she had received, and even the loss OF
her home. Her mind was centered on
but one thought human life was in
danger.
The snake was on the point of strik-
ing when, quick as a flash, Sallie
sprang forward, catching the reptile
around the neck. Immediately her
body was encircled by the hideous
folds, which twisted and writhed; but
with both hands Sallie grasped frmer'
the Shiny object
Down the beaten track came the
sound of horses hoofs. Three riders
were rapidly approaching, and they
| were almost upon her when Sallie sud-
denly reeled-cverything turned black,
| and
"There is no question" said voice.
that is our Marie"
Sallie opened her eyes and looked
into those Of a lady bending over the
couch.
where am l?" she murmured.
''Your are in our home-your home
where you will remain" replied the
voice. Darling, ten long years ago,
while we were visiting in this part of
the country, you were stolen by Il band
of Greasers, in hopes of obtaining
reward. A reward was offered, but
the man who had concealed you was
killed in q skirmish with the sheriff,
and your hiding place was unknown.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13
NOTES OF THE MODES.
Latest Ideas In Regard to the Makeup
Ladies' Costumes.

Latest Ideas in Regard to the Makeup OF
/ Ladies' Costumes.
| Shoulder seams are now cut very long
and the droop which this length gives
is accumulated by the dropping balloon
like sleeves.
The new spring jackets have wide,
full skirts to accommodate the enlarged
dress skirt. A hustle could easily be
worn with most OF them
| Waists are inclined to be short and
are finished at the bottom with either
frill or soft folds of silk and have enor-
nous dropping sleeves.
The fashionable skirt measures from
four to six yards around, and what is
to be done with skirt of the latter
width excepting a hoopskirt is worn
under it?
| Belts and girdles are exceedingly
| popular Indeed, they are seen on cos
tunes for all occasions, from those for
! the full dress function to the serge for
common wear
The newest wells are of tulle dotted
or barred and have extremely narrow
black velvet ribbon run on in several
rows across the bottom and up the
ends They are made to be worn over
large hat.
| Among the new silks are pretty
surahs, bengalines and merveilleux
satins with dots in contrasting color.
They are made up into dressy toilets
that have full round skirt and low
cut corselet, with guimp and balloon
sleeves of plain silk the color of the
dot.
! One of the new colors of the season is
oriental red, which appears in most of
the new fabrics. 1t is handsome dye,
between deep crimson rose and rich
dahlia color. 1t is alike becoming to
dark and fair women and also to the
neutral-toned type 1t is a hue so sub
dued that it is not in the least conspic-
| uous.
The ulster of other days is scarcely
recognizable in its present form 1t
now appears with series of shoulder
capes trimmed on their edges, jaunty
collar, fancy sleeves and silver or
enamel buttons. For example, an
ulster of gray cloth has the capes edged
with mere line of gray Persian lamb,
and the arched collar is similarly
finished. The whole garment is lined
1 AL LA .s1l- ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13
Popularity OF the Cane.

The popularity of capes, single, double
and triple, will increase rather than
diminish. 1t is likely that they will
continue in favor for long time, or as
long at least as the immense sleeves
and voluminous shoulder trimmings re-
main in vogue, as the cape form is
much more accommodating to these
than any coat or jacket, whose smaller,
heavier sleeves invariably crush the
more delicate ones of the bodice That
they will be in high favor during the
summer Is already an established fact,
for capes of every style made in silk,
satin, brocade, net and lace, are ex-
hibited by all leading importers. The
ease with which the wrap can be put
on and off is one great reason for its
popularity. Being in many cases hand
somely lined, its fronts reveal a pleas
ing accentuation of color. Then it is
picturesque; it is an economical gar
ment, requiring little material; in
short, there are various reasons to ac-
count for the favor in which it is held,
chief among them being the fact that
the present generation has never be-
fore worn anything like them in shape
or style. N. Y. Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13
Mothers AS Sweethearts.

There is nothing that so pleases the
fond mother as the gentle ways of
sweetheart in her son. If he greets her
with a smile, throws his arms about
her and pats her cheek and caresses
her in the fond ways of an affectionate
nature, she may chide him as a simple
boy or laughingly question the sincerity
of his demonstrations, but they bring
glow of pleasure to her heart that
sweeps away the shadows of care and
makes her the happiest among Gods
creatures. Sons may make friends
here and there as they go through life
as the creatures of destiny, but the one
who never deserts them, never loses
faith or abandons hope IS the mother
whose yearning for love he so often re-
pels or neglects. -retroit Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13
FORGETFUL PATRONS.
Tfsey Sometimes Cause "a Good Deal of
Unnecessary Annoyance.

Tlsey Sometimes Cause IA Good Deal of
Unnecessary Annoyance.
at is strange how unreasonable
some people are said the proprietor
of downtown restaurant recently.
people who leave articles, or think
that they do, are the greatest nuisances
on earth, however. Here is sample
case. The other day a man rushed in
Where's my umbrella" he asked.
Il don't know know anything about
your umbrella, sir.
"'Iou don't, Ell? Well, you ought to.
left it here
"'lf you had left it here, sir, should
have found it..
"Well, left it here, anyway
"At this | got mad and exclaimed
DO you mean to say that l have stolen
your umbrella?' If he had said yes,
blood would have been split then and
there, but at this he became confused
and said that he did rot mean to imply
that was thief, but that he thought
his umbrella ought to be there. Well
would you believe it, two days later he
strolled in with the umbrella and
smiled as swe ct as could be.
Found it, you see, he said, in a
| Jocular manner, as though that would
wipe out the insult he had offered me.
However l said nothing. He had left
it in cigar store. Only to-day a man
| came in.
| " 4 left my rubbers here
| 4" 4 think not, sir
"'Are You sure?'
| Yes
" They must be here
" AT this l stepped from behind the
counter.
" Look at my feet, sir, and then look
at yours, Your feet are about twelve
sizes too large for me. l would slip
all around in your rubbers. Look at
my feet, sir, and then tell me if you
,hia!S ! would steal your blamed rub
bers' At this he apoloSized This kind
OF people makes life "A burden. DE
troit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13
A MODERN ROMANCE.
But 1t Didn't Turn Out Like the "NIarked-
Egg" Affairs DO.

Egg" Affairs DO.
This world has good deal of romance,
and romance is the silver lining to %ne
cloud of hard materialism, of which life
is largely composed; and the romantic
is not confined to the narrow region &C.
cupied by poets or painters, but is met
in the workshops, in the harvest field
and in the woodland, and men are all
the better for meeting it.
Only little while ago hired man,
who lives near Monroe, Mich, went to
town to purchase a pair of overalls
little dreaming of what was to follow
He was not an imaginative hired man.
Along the cool sequestered vale of life
he kept the noiseless tenor of his way,
and his hopes and dreams never scared
above the plow and the harrow and the
luscious bales of hay.
However, to return to our theme, as
the SOLITARY horseman" novelists say,
the hired man went to the store and
purchased a shapely pair of blue over
alls, for which he paid seventy-five
cents in coin of the realm, and then he
returned to his home and donned the
princely clothes. 1t is not recorded
whether they fitted him, but little
boots it whether they did or not; no
man can expect to purchase a BRIDE
groom's outfit for seventy-ive cents
He naturally put his hand in the
pocket of his new garment. and there
discovered a note, written by the young
lady who made the overalls and asking
the purchaser to write to her Tho
mind of the hired man grasped the
| possibilities of the situation; he wrote
to her Could anything be more roman
tic, more like a novel than this? And
he received the following answer from
the young lady in the course of time:
81 am glad you wrote to me; wanted
to know if there really was a man fool
enough to buy seventy-ive cent over
Washington News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13
PUNoENT PARAGRAPHS.

-Cholly-''One thing; my friends say
am never conscious of myself" Maud
Moo; 1 should imagine you might
require outside assistance. IN. Y
Times
will find your husband at the
club this EVENING"" I'm sure you will,
for he kissed me good-by and said his
work would keep him at the Office until
late. Inter Ocean.
-Chappie-'Say, Barlow, look at
that chorus girl smiling at US won
der which of us is thus honored." Bar
low-"It is probably I--she used to be
my old nurse. Vogue.
That's curious milk pail of
yours" said the milk man. "Tain't
near as curious rs that pale milk of
yours" replied the servant GIRL
Washington Star.
II don't know that you ever told
me why you resigned from your club"
1T was no place for poor man. The
members got to be mostly all plumbers
and icemen. m Y. Herald
-Penelope-''Why do you say Charlie
Nixon is like a spy-glas|' Perdita-
DCSduoC Cdu uTdW Illu OuU, Scc III
through him, and when l am tired of
him, shut him up "-P. S. S. Co. Bulletin.
-'Strauge what a difference one lit
tie letter makes in a word. said Wagg
Eyes, returned Boggins, not waiting
for the catch. |"Your pins have points,
but your puns n't"-Harper's
Bazaar.
-Johnny-"Don't they use bark to
tan hides with, pa?" Father-"Yes,
my son; but if you ask any more ques-
tions this evening you'll find that a,
slipper does just as we'll "-Raymond's
Monthly.
II wish you would get me couple
OF packages OF cigarettes. said the con-
demned murderer to the Jail warden.
Cant do it, replied the officer. THE
law must be allowed to take it's course"
p. S. S. Co. Bulletin.
Don't you think dear tame
word?" 'It is, in the vocabulary of
love. But when it is applied to the
price of woman's dress it assumes a
strength that inspires the average hus-
band with terror. IN. Y. Press
Mrs. Witherby-"Does your hus-
band play poker?" Mrs Plankington
-"Gracious! no. Why, it was only
this morning he said he was satisfied
he never would know how to play the
game "-Clothier and Furnisher.
THE editor seemed wonderfully
glad to see me-" soid the spring poet
YES" replied the office boy. HE
thought you were the plumbers coll
lector when you first came in. Wash
ington Star.
DO you know anything about the
language of fowers?" he asked. 81
don't believe flowers have any language
at ALL" replied his friend, who was
thinking of his best bouquet girl.
"Why?' Because they say talk is
cheap Washington Star
ITO think" said the young author.
''that some day my little work may be
classed among rare bool1sr" 1T is quite
certain" said the sarcastic young wo-
man, that nobody will describe it as
'welldone. '"-Washington Star
-She-''There is no doubt about it
that marriage does improve a mans po-
likeness" He-"How SOP" She
"Well, you frequently get up and offer
me your chair now. Before we were
married you never gave me more than
half of it. "-General Manager
Would you like to have me
follow these dress reform fashions?"
Husband-"Are they less expensive
than the other styles of dress?" Wife
mo, they are more, but they are sup
posed to prolong our lives" Husband
so, bother; l wouldn't waste any time
with them. Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13

they want more horses In short, they
take occasion to present general list
of grievances The lawmakers listen
patiently and they appear to be salts
fed.
Their mum bers are not increasing
very rapidly, and there seems to be no
especial reason for the new cases which
from time to time appear"-N. Y.
Times
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13

shranlz closer to the sand hill behind
which she was crouching, while the
little frame shook with convulsive sobs.
'I-I--doan care" it gasped. "She
called me frowsy, and said | was a
pauper." Again the little face was
buried in the ragged dress. and again
the sound of her name came on the
breeze.
This time she arose and dried her
eyes, with the firm resolve that she"
at least should not enjoy the traces Of
recent sorrow, turning the tear-staiaed
face toward the homestead.
wal, We lazy little shote, whar hev
We been? Hyer I've been a-ycllin' my
self hoarse, and We out on the prairie
sniv slim"
BE, Marin, it was only for few
moments"
Bound gals, as is taken from a
workhouse, heg no right to SWIVEL"
"Oh! marin, Tommy and Martha were
81 cross; and Martha struck me with a
stick when said"
Talked back to my children, did We
-ye, a vulnerable waif | took from
charity. Starved we right if she had
Il beaten We black and blue. Now go
out inter the kitchen and peel them
'taters, and if ketch We snivelin' or
calm my children names I'll wallop
we myself"
Out in the kitchen a stray sunbeam
shone through the open window, CLINT
ing the frowsy head that bent over a
pan of half-peeled potatoes; the shift
ing rays causing hecks of gold to
dance from the auburn locks, while an
occasional teardrop rolled down the
mobile features and fell with splash
into the pan of vegetables.
Suddenly in at the open window
peered the face of a girl about Sallie's
age, and voice said: Thought yed
tell ma and get me licked, Ell? You
nasty old tattletale"
Martha, you know Id not said
nothin' agin you for the world"
''Yas, you did, too" shouted the irate
Martha. II was at the door and heerd
ye tell ma struck you. Nd after ell
ez mother nd hez done for a poor
house gall"
wal, why didn't yer let me stay in
tnc pOOTnOuSc: 1 WuZ tTedteu decent
there; and here IL druv around like a
dog, Oh! | wish l wuz-" but before
the sentence could be finished the
kitchen door opened with bang, and
the angry face of woman appeared.
81 heered We, Sallie Martin, abusin'
those ez he'd bcfriended We, and |
stood it jest ez long ez I'm a-goin' ter.
He lest 90 upstairs, git yer shawl md
start for the poorhouse now"
Setting down the pan, Sallie mounted
the rickety ladder through a trap
door to the loft, and gathered her
earthly possessions, shawl and a
locket-the only remembrance of a
mother which was brought from the
poorhouse, and which had been con-
ccaled between the logs In the garnet.
One hasty glance around the humble
dwelling, which, despite the cruel
treatment she had received was the
only place she could really call home
''since mother died"
Tears filed her eyes as the thought
of the many days, after cruel words
and harsher blows, whereon she had
crept into this lonely corner, and, taking
her treasured locket from it's hiding
place, had whispered to that one dear
face all her girlish troubles. Should
she go back to the poorhouse, or
should she wander away into that
great limitless horizon and find some
spot where she copld earn money Snj
be rich lady?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13
Mr.. JONES TELLS A STORY.
Mrs Jones illustrates 1t by Frequent Re
rlra

Mrs. Jones Illustrates 1t by Frequent Re-
marks.
81 know the best story about Simpson
to-day" said Mr.. Jones, as he settled
himself comfortably for an evening at
home. You've seen that fur coat OF
his, Maria-well, it was"
Wait till get my sewing, Jeptha,"
said Mrs. Jones. There. now begin. ~
"You know the outside of the coat is
beaver"
"Whose coat?"
'Why, Simpsons"
30, yes. Go on"
''And it isn't to be sneezed at"
80, dear, where's my thimble? just
let me run and get it There, now.
What was it Simpson sneezed at"
who said anything about Simpson
sneezing? That's just like woman, u
snarled Jones 'If you think you can
sit still for five minutes I'll go on with
the story. He made bet"
who made a bet?"
Simpson did-that nobody could
tell what the coat was lined with
Wasn't it fur-lined?"
''If you know the story better than
do perhaps you will tell it." suggested
Mr.. Jones. THE boys all guessed
what boys?'
1.-THE fellowship crowd"
"Just let me get this needle thread.
ed" said Mrs. Jones, as she tried tc
thread the point of cam brio needle; 81
can listen better when Pm sewing. &C
on"
1--WE were all in it, so we guessed cat.
skin"
''Jeptha. that reminds me. haven't
seen old Tom to-day"
''Confound old Tom! Will you listen,
'Wait till the scissors roll by. There!
I'm all ready. Was that the door bell?
Now for the story"
I'VE guessed the skin of every animal
in the catalogue"
What catalogue?"
Heavens, Maria, you'll drive me mad
Simpson won the bet, and"
What bet?"
about the lining. 1t was"
''Then it wasn't cat?'
mo! no! 1t was calf-when he was
in it-ha. ha! See?"
Rather fur-fetched, wasn't it?" said
Mrs. Jones, yawning.
Then Jones rose to offer few feeble
remarks about telling story to wo-
man, and expecting her to see the point,
etc, tc.-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13

l am your mother, and the gentleman
who found you grasping that horrid
snake is your father"
AS he bent over the couch. Sallie
threw her arms around her fathers
neck, saying:
'Oh, papa! If | hadD't caught that
ugly snake, you would never have
found me-"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-04-13

-Judge-"You admit you stole the
shoes?' Prisoner-"Yes, your honor;
but there was mitigating circum-
stances" Judge-"Ah! What were
thNy.' Prisoner-"Those had on
were worn entirely out, your honor"
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-10
UNHEARD OF
BASEMENT PRICES.

Clothes Baskets. best willow, family SIZE 81 90
Sink cleaners, heather. DC kind for &c. each
Stop Jars fancy colors, barl handle. BE. now.
for 1870 each.
SOAP Stands, porccan DISH good Zoe. one foG
So. each.
Carpet or Furniture Bca"ls, heavy rattan. ijc.,
Tread Raiscrs, 10 at, heavy tin, with ventilated
rover ,jc Tor Acc.
Wash Boilers, heavy tin, copper bottom, wrr"
ST 20, only sec. each
tread or ihkc Boxes, nicely stcnciled, regular
36c. one for 25c
Iunch Baskets for school, 25c basket for sc.
each
>naincrs for tea or coffee pots &c. wire on"
for lc. each.
Teapot Tiles assorted decorations Sc. ones for SO
,;riddles. oblong. Is inches, a genuine Soc one
for De- each
TraActtcs, galvanized iron, a good family size
Window Cleaners chamois, Sc on, for &c. each
Tables. oak. with folding legs and felt top. ("
good card table. sass. for Si.'j.
Dust Pans a very heavy tin one, worth 23c, for
Flour Siftcrs, rotary handles. an lsc. SITTER for
Toilet stands, pieces assorted cOlor'' $780, for
SLID set, ,.,....
Tcakcttlcs. number Z, heavy tin and copper bot
thpistv l,road Knives, tho genuine 500 set, to
he j8c get. >, .
Fry Pans, first quality never break Steel i'e'
now to be .3c. -, =.
Photograph Holders wire, to hold IL pictures,
only Sc. each
Kitchen Tables. a-foot, white-seasoncd top,
s?,O0 one for 1885,. -,
Garbage Cans, galvanized iron, with tight over
tapping cover, $40, for 0?c
Coffee Mills, first quality household MILL zoe,
for &c. each.
Preserving Kettles, iron with porcelain lining.
QUARTS.
Sizes 4 ! lOl2 II l6 30 -
P,icc row 20 % 90 81 30 ~ - 80 G018s 80 % no
Price "a be- On
Monday 10 81 IS 35 30 A 40 80 60 20 IS
Iouscturn shin ss-Basement
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-10
G4TUERED ABOUT THE TOWN

Frederick ]. Murphy. Of No. 2O Putnam-aVe''
a retired tea merchant spent Thursday night at
Conev Island He was driven down by his coach
me-, and returned al a. m. Friday. He went into
q liouor-shop at Bedford and Putnam ayes. ana
fell asleep In q chair When he awoke his diamond
stud valued at sl25 was gone. He accused Angelo
pelano a porter employed in the place. with steal
ing IL and had him arrested Delano denied the
charge. and when the case was heard yesterday by
Police Justice Connolly the evidence was 50 con-
nicting that he II discharged.
The Rev Clarence T.. Eberman. who has resigned
from the Moravian Church in Jay-st. TO enter upon
a pastorate in Lancaster Penn. will preach a fare
well sermon to-day to the congregation he has
served for the last four years.
The General Term Of the Supreme Court VIII meet
TO morrow Judges Barnard, Pratt and Dykman
will sit.
The thirtieth anniversary Of the marriage or Mr.
and Mrs Hugh Mclaughlin occurs tomorrow,
and a family dinner will be given to-day 20 mark
the occasion, as Mrs Mclaughlin is going to her
early home at Lafayette. y. j., for visit to-mor-
New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1893-09-10
At Tile RROOKLYN THEATRES.

Miss Marie Wainwright Is TO be seen ~ INC
Con,r,h,. Theatre this week She will appear in
three pays on the first three evenings or the
week and on "Wednesday afternoon "Frou-Frou
viii be given On Thursday evening and Saturday
afternoon Camille will he played. new play
entitled "The Social Swim will be presented on
Friday and Saturday evenings. In the cast win
Miss Wainwright will be Barton HILL Nathanei
llartwig Miss Louise Muldcner and others.
There will be three plays given this week at the
Amphion Theatre by Miss Lillian Lewis assisted
by Arthur Elliot and Mr.. Marstons stock COM
yany. Tomorrow. Tuesday and "Wednesday even
lhSS and on Wednesday afternoon creult LOT
raine' VIII DC given ''Therese RaGuin" VIII he
PLAYED on Thursday evening and Lady LIZ ne
rest OF the week. AT each performance or tne
week Mohamed Basher an Arabian dervish.
Will present "A whlrling dance and the Midway
fiais3ncc' overture VIII be played.