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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07


few upstairs, the very spirit of mis-
chief in me-
Johnny" said l, Ellis Royal Nibs is
waiting below to set you a-leaking!"
| never saw a man change counten-
ance so quickly. Dismay was written
all over him, and instead of rushing
downstairs in the bold and warlike
manner he affected, he asked my ad-
vice
Provide yourself with good horse
pistol, crawl downstairs, and get the
drop on him." said l, readily, making
another effort to restrain my mirth.
He stepped back, and the color left
his very lips as he confessed: Luke, l
never handled weapon in all my life"
was staggered. A vision of the per-
sonification of quiet determination
waiting below flash ed before me, and
demanded What in - brings you
out .here?"
II don't know" he said, in a stifed
voice.
what do you suppose you are going
to do?"
Il don't know" he said again. "Un-
4SsS you Will lHNeTccue IOr Tue.
"Intercede? With tlat man? You
don't know what you ask He'll make
you 1ightw
Luke, he said, "they say your voice
is smoother and your tongue more elo-
qdent than any mans on the place. Go
down and see what he wants"
"You eclipsed my eloquence yester-
day afternoon" said l, sarcasticallv;
bat l went
Finding the fresh young man from
the east was my friend, the stranger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Indignant Patron-I sent you bun
die OF brand new collars last week, and
when they came back they were all
frayed and ragged.
The Laundryman (sympathetically)
Too bad! 1t beats all what cheap
goods some furnishing stores turn out,
don't it?-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
Professional Amenities.

Physician Ito lawyer)-Where are
you going in such a hurry, Brown?
Lawyer Brown am going to Jones'.
Physician-Well, wait for me. am
going to Jones', too.
Lawyer Brown-Can't do it. Jones
wants to make his will, and l must get
there before you or I'll be too late
Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
An Eye to Improved Methods.

Father Ito the seven-yeG-old miss
beside him, cutting the whip sharply
through the air)-See, Mary, how I
make the horse go faster without strik-
ing him at all.
Mary Tin an eager tone of happy dis
covery)-Papa, why don't you spank
us children in that way?-Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
Too Late.

Featherstone-I have called on Miss
Palisade number of times lately, but
] have invariably found her not at
home.
Ringway-You don't get there early
enough. You should call before do.
Judge,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Aunt Samantha is visiting at house
in Buffalo. She is an old maid and
very devout, always concluding her
prayers with the Gloria.
"Why does she say such funny things
in her prayers?" asked the little daugh-
ter of the house.
"Why, what does she say?" replied
the fond mamma.
81 don't remember all she says, but
she always ends with World without
men, ah me. '"-Buffalo Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Maud-'so you would be my husband,
Harold. Let me ask you first, do you
disipate?
Harold--No, dearest.
Maud Ever drink?
Harold No
Maud--Smoke?
Harold-No.
Maud-Stay out late?
Harold-Nevcr
Maud-Flirt?
Harold-Never in nv life.
Maud-Then, Harold, it can never be.
l wish to marry mere man when do
marry.-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
A Compromise.

Reuben-Mamma, will you give me
a cent to buy a nice big green apple?
Mamma-No, Reuben; green apples
are very dangerous.
Reuben-Then, mamma, give me the
cent, please, and will buy red one.
--Harper's Young People.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
CONSERVATION.


The Inter Ocean prints what pur-
ports to be a midnight dialogue be-
two soldiers who lay side by side under
their blankets:
II say, Tom," said one, what
brought you into the army?"
"Oh, WE'LL" said Tom, 81 hadn't any
wife, and l loved war, SO l enlisted.
What brought you here. Jack?"
"Why, you see, had wife, and I
loved peace"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Waiter-That gentleman has ordered
quail on toast and we have none left.
What shall l say to him?
Restaurant Keeper-Tell him that we
have some left but you wouldn't care
to offer it to him. That will give him
the impression that you wish to serve
him well and at the same time it will
keep up the reputation of the house.
Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
The Dream Came True.

always believe in dreams, do,
For know oittimes the dreams came true.
Why, It was only the other night
dreamt of ! fire and saw the light
II worried me much, and l twisted and tossed:
Then overslept-half q day was lost
But my dream came true, though undesired
When came to the Office was fired
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

81 can't understand, Bobby" said
his father, "why you should quarrel
so much with Tommy White. Your
mother tells me that you quarrel with
him most of the time"
81 can't help it, pa" replied Bobby,
thoughtfully; II guess l must get my
disposition from You or ma. Texas
Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
Whence Come Many Strange Things.

Mrs. Hickes-What pretty blonde
Miss King-Chester isl But she's an
anomaly to me. l know the family
well. All the Kings were brunettes, and
the Chesters were all dark, too. Where
can she get her light hair from?
Miss Wickes-From Paris.-VoCue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
Enfant Terrible.

Little Hans (sees Prof b., botanist,
asleep on bench)-Tell me, mamma,
who is that?
Mamma-That is Prof. b., botanist-
He spends his time searching for OBJ
jects of nature.
Slight pause. Suddenly the profess
sor begins to snore.
Little Hans-Mamma, is he search
ing now?-Schalk
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
A Ready Pupil.

81 am afraid of waking baby. for
poor Robert has walked the floor every
night with him for the last three
weeks"
How dreadful! And has the baby
learned to talk yet?"
mo. But he has learned to swear"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Miss-What's the good of Thanks
giving? What have l to be thankful
for?
Mrs.-That you are Miss instead of
Mrs.-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
The BOY Found 1t.

Doctor-Did you take that prescrip-
ton around to Mr.. Ailing?
Boy-Yes, sir.
~ forgot the exact number of his
residence. Did you find it?'
II told everybody along the street
that had one of your prescriptions
for Mr.. Ailing and they all told me to
look for a house with Grape on the
door. Good News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Fannie am dreadful nervous. Mr..
Charlie Bondclipper is going to call on
papa this afternoon to ask for ny
hand.
Jennie-Are you afraid your father
will refuse?
"No, father is all right"
"Then what are you nervous about?"
I'm afraid Charlie will not show
up."-Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
And he did.-Truth.
Hard Luck.

Laura-How was 1t that you lost
your breach of promise suit against
Jack Archer?
Clara-Well, perhaps it was because
they found out was suing two other
men at the same time.-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
The Solution.

Bridget, what was that loud noise
heard in your room last night? Did
something fall?"
Not that knows on, ma am Maybe
it's meself we heard fall asleep. Ye
knows I'm heavy sleeper. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

near Bronsons impromptu speech
at the banquet last night wasn't sue
cess. What was the matter?"
He'd forgotten to bring his manu-
script. Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Burglar (rousing the sleeping head
of the family)-Don't move or III
shoot! Whar's your money hid?
Head of the Family (struck by a
bright thought)-It's in the pocket Of
my wife's dress.
Burglar-That's all right. I'll just
take the dress. Thanks.-Chicago
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
The Broad Brim.

as there no hope for me, Miss
Edythe? Can never hope to be closer,
nearer to you than 1 am now?" said he.
NO" replied she, softly; mo, Mr..
Smith, not unless you take off your
hat"
And he did.-Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
Ought to Work.

Mamma - What are you doing.
Johnnie?
Johnnie-Putting some of papa's
hair-renewer on the bald spot in the
grsss-plat.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

Friend-Wouldn't you like to have
me sit here and shoot at the poets
when they come in?
Editor-No. You are too poor shot
Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07

T was some time
in 80 tn a t |
went to "'Fris-
co." and b ad
been among the
operators long
enough to know
I h G m w e l | =,
when a young
greenhorn from
the e as t was
placed in charge
of a line up into
the Sierra Ne
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-12-07
SOARING A FORTY-NINER.
BY LILLIAN NORTH.
copyright. 1893. by the Author.l

Y r was some time
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-09-22
KING, BUT. STILL A COY.

Ho Wanted Fun and He Slipped Out of
tho Palace and Got 1t.
Not long ago there was terrible ex-
c1tement at the royal court of Anam.
The king, Thanh-Tai, who is now four
teen years old. was missing! Etiquette
requires that the Anamese king shall
never leave the royal grounds. He is a
kingly prisoner. And that the king
should not only be absent from the
palace, but that no one should know
where he was, constituted an event Of
such direful consequence that the
whole court was in dismay.
But the young potcntnte. was not
hard to find. Though he was a king,
he was a boy, and it is natural for q
boy, when he has some money in his
pocket. to want to 60 out.and spend it.
That was exactly what the king of
AnGm had done. Entirely alone, he
had started on u shopping" expedition
through the streets of Hue. or course
no one knew him because he had never
shor'1 his face in public. He was sim
ply IL boy, like any other boy, and this
was exactly what he wanted.
But he was treated with great re-
Spect by the shopkcepers because he
seemed to have plenty of money. Curl
ously enough, the thing that seemed to
attract him most was u Notwithstanding
machine, or hair clipper, and when the
frightened mobiles Of the court discov-
cred him at last it was with this singu.
iar implement in his possession. No
doubt he intended TO amuse himself bv
shearing the heads of all his depend
ents.-N. Y. Advertiser.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-09-22
An Admiral by Any Hamc.

When Admiral dc Horscy, who some
years ago had command of the British
fleet in the Pacific, was admiral Of tho
North Atlantic squadron, he was ono
evening dining on shore, ut Port Royal.
Jamaica. On returning to the flagship
nlone after dinner his way to the boat
led across tho barrack square. a BLACK
sentry of one of the West India regi-
mcnts halted him at the gate with
"Who goes dar?" Great was the adj
miral's annoyance TO find that he had
neglected to get the password before
leaving the ship. ''Thnt's all right"
he said, carelessly, hoping to overcome
the mans scruples by indifference;
H'you know who am" Dunno no
body, sar," replied the man, pompous-
ly; lyon can't go in dar." "Why, I'm
Admiral de Horsey." "Well, you can't
go in, don't care If you's Admiral do
Donkey. ."--Detroit Free Presa
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-09-22
THE SPELLING SCHOOL.
An Ancient Institution Where 1t Retains
lis Pristine ViPor.

lis Pristine Vigor.
The spelling school has had its day
IN the cHetc cast, but in some portions
of the west il is still maintained in all
its pristine vigor. Here is 4 thrilling
story CT oGc, or rather two, of these
nfTairs, in which Posey county, Ind,
arraycd itself against Saline county,
III. Thomas p. HGrris, with his wife
five children, had moved from the
Hcos!cr into the Sucker county, and at
the first encounter, where eight prizes
were offered. three of the Harris chill
drcn took two each, while the two
y INCEST, who were scven-vcar-0ld
twins, divided the others between
them. The outraged 1llinoisauS deter
mined on revenge, So they got up ar
other spelling bee, in which al tlir old
folks and rlidd!camcd folks, Us well az,
SHc children, tnSll part, 21.', to leave
no csiiin:G "f Victory to Tho Iiarrisr4.
two Schonl-tGachcrs were added TO tbr
ranks. The spelling bec began, and
one by ope the victims Of Il misconccp-
ton OF orthcgraphy dropped into their
seats until only one person was left
standing, victorious over catch-words
and tho subtle trickery of Noah Web
ster. And who was the survivor?
Why, Poscy county gal, Ina Harris
by namc, who got her schoolin' in
'Hoop-pole township" down in Ia
gcany. This is n glorious victory for
the Hoosier state, and the poet-laure-
ate OF Weepin' MeGder has beautifully
celebrated it in q poem that concludes:
oil" On. Saline county gals is cute,
Their lcarnin' some thing rare Is:
But Posey county mukes 'cln scoot
When led by Ina FIarria"
Chicago Inter Ocean.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1893-09-22
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Wnl be maue as low is consistent with
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@srsas,asss hoars haa . a, d, ,o4
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-24
cREEK-lETTER MEN TO MEET.
Annual Convention Tomorrow Night OF
tho III Kappa Alpha.

The annual convention OF the ri Kappa
Alpha Greek-Letter Fraternity will be
held in this city beginning Monday night.
The delegates will be located at Murphy's
Hotel. The first meeting for organiza-
ton VIII be held Monday night. The
conventions meeting is held under the
auspices Of the Richmond Alumnus Chap
ter. This CHAPTER is composed OF Hon.
Beverly b. .Iunford. Hon. ]. Aston
Cabeu, r. H. G. Cabell. oscar Swlneford'
Robert Whittet. Jr., Marion J.. DAWSON
T.. L. Cox. and II. i. Mercer
Tho executive officers of the order are
Professor II. L. Arbuckle, of Tallahassee,
Fla: Robert A. Smythe, OF Charleston,
s. G. and J. T. McAllister. Of Warm
Springs all Of whom will be in attend
ance.
Besides the eleven active chapters there
are three other alumnus chapters at
Memphis, White Sulphur. and Charleston.
s. c. respectively. Representatives Will
be In attendance from these several chap
ters. active and alumnus. The active
chapters In this State are at the Univer-
sity Of Virginia, Hampden-Sidney, and
Washington and Lee University.
This fraternity was established at the
University Of Virginia in 1868. and Is the
only strictly southern fraternity in exist
ence. 1t has large number OF alumni
In this state. Among its members In
the present Legislature OF Virginia are
J. Aston Cabell. Randolph Harrison. and
Thomas w. Russell. The coors OF the
fraternity are garnet and old-gold, ana
the same will doubtless be seen on our
streets in abundance during the coming
week. The meeting will close with a
banquet on Thursday night.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-24
Christmas Greeting.

Since the English first gained footing
on this, our free American soil, the
south-the generous and noble South
has always celebrated Christi In that
grand old mother-country 81. =. The
backlog" brightens up and strangers are
invited to Join us, from the wee tot in
the arms 10 the good, kind, and much
respected old nanny on the sunny side
of the house. We are full to oyerhowing
with" good will towards all men," and
er-other things which we do not care
TO speak Of We are truly grateful for all
that the Master has given us, and espe-
cially are we grateful TO that greatest of
all southern systems-the Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company-for giving
us q line TO Florida that southern people
may well feel proud Of. Think of IL, oh,
my hearers! You can leave Richmond at
1880 night, or 1910 day, and in eighteen
or twenty hours you. will have reached
that great and beautiful, sweet and SUI
blime Land OF the Flowers, where brave
men and beautiful women grow In pro-
fusion. This route Is via Danville, Va;
Charlotte. n. c.; Columbia, S. c., and
Savannah, Ga.
This is new route 10 Florida and the
South, and. like all other new things,
must be thoroughly tested before en-
joyed. Mr.. John NJ. BealL, the travelling
passenger agent, 9l9 east Main street.
will take pleasure in showing you the
manner in which you should pass through
this new gateway TO the South.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-24
PRETTY HANOVER WEDDING.
Miss Wright of That County WEEDS Mr.
Binford, of Richmond.

The marriage Of Miss Annie Wrighssnd
Mr.. Thomas Il. Binford at boswell, Han
over county, Thursday evening, brief
account of which appeared in Fridays Dis
patch. was one Of the prettiest ever wit
messed in the county. IL took place In 81.
Martins church. which was beautifully
decorated in honor OF the occasion, ana
the sacred edihce was filled with friends,
a large number being from Richmond.
The ceremony was performed by Rev.
] Il. Uutson, pastor Of Pine-Street church'
Richmond, and the following gentlemen
acted as ushers: Messrs. l.. u. COSBY
Obest mani, w. NJ Burke, f. ). Coleman
Barton Denton. and the Messrs Pollard'
Miss Gussie Pyle acted as maid OF hoho'
and little Annie and JEANNE Dosweii We're
the fiowers-girls. Miss Ella boswell pre-
sliced at the organ and played pretty
weddinE-march.
Tbe bride is the charming and attrac-
five daughter OF Mr. r. II. Wright chler
cjsrl, in the Office OF President Il. I. u.
MYERS. of the Richmond, Frederickspurs.
and Potomac Railroad Company, and Is
great fayorfte with a large circle Oh ac-
opalntances. Mr.. Binford Is q clerk IN
the auditors office of the RichmonI,
P,ederlck sburg and Potomac RailroaG
Conpany, and is very popular poth III
business and social circles.
After the ceremony ths bridal party
adjourned 70 the home OF MT. wright
where an elegant reception was tendereo
them. and real old, Virginia hospitality
enioved until a late hour In the evening
Mr. ana Mrs. Binford viii leave TINS eve
n,nr for New York and other northern
eiffea
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-24

stairs, and unlocked the door with trem-
bling fingers.
Once inside the cellar her courage re.
turned. for there uere great pans OF
brown doughnuts. beautiful rows OF goideu
pies, dozens and dozens Of Juicy hams
hanging up on big hooks, and links ana
links OF lovely sausages. and great yell
low cheeses that looked as II they would
melt In your mouth. Drawing Sigh OF
satisfaction. the famished woman sprans
forward. and grasplng a doughnut IN one
hand end a sausage In the other, she
raised them TO her mouth.
"But at this moment, CHANGING to glance
toward the door, she uttered shrek.
for there, in the doorway, stood
Just as the ghost reached this part OF
the story, the blue lights went out, and
in the instant in the darkness there be-
gan such furious clang OF bells that the
listener 10 the story threw open the door
and rushed along hallways ami down
stairs two steps at time HE would
have killed me In a minute longer she
gnsped, az she rushed into the drawing
room. THE guide said he might, II bells
rang. Thank Heaven, II Is somebody
elses turn nowr' Strange as II may
seem, all. every one, in turn went away
on the ghostly trip. Reassemhling In the
drawing room, there was a dead silence.
linen Soma ONO Sttiu. NhOW oNShN -
TO speak of what the ghost told, but !
really wonder whether that poor woman
was killed before she got her dinner"
"And II And II And II shouted a
laughing chorus.
"Welll / know / am hoarse from try
ing to talk with my mouth buried In "a
tin pail" said a gentleman In the party
who had been missing since early In the
evening.
And I am tired walking with blocks
covered with cotton tied to the soies OF
my boots" remarked the young man VIVA
was too tall 10 be Charlie"
81 dare say" said the hostess, cheer.
fully. "But never mind" We have Melted
si5 for the bread fund; for three OF the
gentlemen privately paid me - each'
rather than go into the ghost-room after
they had seen the blue lights. And Mr
A paid 81 for the privilege OF standing be-
hind the ghost anG hearing the next VIC
tim yell when 1t came time for the de-
movements. And now. let us all go 10
supper. Those who are too frightened "a
walk can have refreshments served in the
drawlng-room."
Such are the hints TO be gathered from
the history OF the Lenoxedo gnost room.
HELEN WARD.
Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1893-12-24

.ne collapse OF a French opera company
~ a'siers which an impecauious rrince
se,xes upea for his benefit. lie eneagcs
Tour OF the principals 20 pose as members
"a = narem, and tourists who are m
ses ~. OF The picturesque East that docs
NOV exist are allowed, for a considers.
r non. 70 gaze on the bogus harem. 4
french colonel engaged 10 a French ar.
a 49,, ana VINO ia flirting in her supposed
absence with a harcm beauty tthe aetres.
nerseitl the Tartarin: the Prince, who a.
PRESIDENT OF the Society for the Preserya-
uon OF the Picturesque East ara other
characters. are ingeniousiy PLAYED or
agalnst each other. and eYneshed In
amusing complications that run through
the opera. s"
Marie Tempest, as Celeste. the French
actress, has made a decided hit in the
part which Is said TO be one deity SHIFTED
70 her style OF netting. The company com.
priscs amongst its principals Adele
Richie, Clara Thropp. Bertha Bayliss.
julius steger, Fred Frear, Joseph Her,
bert BENJAMIN Lodge, James Maffitt.
waiter Browne. and large chorus.