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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
INTOXICATED BRIDEGROOM.
Sad Experience of a Newly Made Bride on
Her Wedding Trip.

Jaw CAPci4NhcS VI II Newly 4uduS lbFlue ON
Her Wedding Trip.
We were riding smoothly and swiftly
over the prairies of Illinois. They were
IN their most attractive dress. Our
train contained the usual assortment
of people, rough and gentle, old and
young intelligent and-not so very in
telligent. But for one fact these com
monplace statements would not have
been made. Two seats forward of us
were two young people, and glance
showed that they were 1.-THE inevitable
newly-married couple" which, as is
often said, never fails to adorn every
train. The young wife seemed too
young for such a position, seventeen
years old, or at most eighteen. She
was dressed very neatly, and her bear
ing was becoming. You felt at once
that such an one must have been an
important member of her home, the
very one for her father to fondle and
brother to be proud of. To such a
place the young girl can find only one
superior, her own home, where shall
preside husband worthy of her For
such home she had-so | thought as
we rode along-given up that in which
she had dwclt since she was born.
What a venture she runs who makes
such an exchange!
The young husband was asleep in the
seat before her, and | noticed that she
had to exhibit the tickets. He had
them in his pocket, but she had to get
them. This was a suspicious circum-
stance. His face was red, and when he
awoke, his eyes heavy-so l hoped
with sleep. And yet feared the hope
was not well founded. The poor girls
face wore an expression of anxiety and
modification. 1t is true that her us
band was we'll dressed, and that he had
on his left little finger a plain gold
ring which matched with a similar one
on her left forehnger.
But it seemed to me very plain that
the fact of marriage, the good clothes
and the plain gold rings did not make
the young husband appear to any
greater advantage, nor his young wife
to appear any less anxious. Mean
while our magnificent train sped swift
iy through those goodly acres.
After awhile the young man got up
and took from the lunch basket some
thing, and, in spite of her gentle
appeal, went into the forward car.
! suppose it was a flask that
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

TO me her face lacks something"
well, when | saw her last 1t had about
all it could stand. "-Brooklyn Life.
He who wrote IAN the world loves lover"
Failed to note an exception sad;
It's that the lover is but seldom loved
By his dear loved ones dad.
Buffalo Courier.
II don't understand you. A few
minutes ago you said that Meddlesome
was a great business man, and now you
say he doesn't know his own bust
ness" Exactly; other peoples bust
ness is his speciality. It'll Bits.
There is good story told of a Hert-
fordshire farmer. A few nights ago he
went home late and drank a pint of
yeast in mistake for buttermilk. He
rose three hours earlier the next morn
ing,-Tit-Bits.
First Law Partner-'Have you read
old Deepfellow's will?' Second Law
Partner-"Yes; but l can't seem to
make anything out of it." F. L. p
Better throw it up then, hadn't we?"
Boston Courier.
One of the hardest things l know
of, said the young author, lis to get
exactly the right word in the right
place. " Yes" replied his impecunious
friend; take the signature to a check,
for instance. Washington Star.
-Henry-''What a pleasure it is to
hear Jabwock talk French" Charles
"a pleasure? He never comes within
a mile of the proper pronunciation. :"
Henry-"That's just l.. It's so English,
you know. boston Transcript.
-"Rastus, I see you are here again.
believe you have been tried and con-
victed seven times for stealing" Ras-
tus-"Yes, jedge, it seems to be nuttin'
but temptations and trials wild me in
dis life. Atlanta journal.
Here l have to talk three hours
before you will even let me have a
dollar" We'll, isn't that pretty good
pay for doing what you take de-
light in? You would talk anyhow,
even if you didn't get cent. Indian
apolis Journal
Mrs. Quizby-'Why didn't you sell
your house after you advertised it?"
Mrs. Homester-"When we saw the
description that the real estate agent
gave of it we thought it would be
paradise lost if we did. "-Philadelphia
Inquirer.
Father" said little
Danny Grogan, why dooze they have
the electric light wires covered wit
RUBBER" ''Oi am soorprised at your ig-
norance," said Mr.. Grogan in answer.
They do be covered SO thot the light
cannot lake out av um. "-Indianapolis
journal.
Haven't you got anything solid to
eat?' said a traveller, discontentedly eye
ing the profusion of pies and small cakes
on the counter of restaurant at one
of the way stations. Shall l give you
some beans?" said the proprietor, with
his most persuasive smile. The trav-
eler assented, and making short work
of them, asked: How much?"
''Twenty-fve cents was the bland
response. WHAT cried the traveller;
twenty-five cents for a spoonful of
cold beans?" The proprietor continu-
ing firm in his price, the man paid it
and departed. But late that afternoon
telegram was handed in to the res
taurant keeper, for which he paid
twenty-five cents. 1t ran thus: Don't
you think your price little high on
beanS?"-Silyer Cross
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
Hint to Those who Garry Umbrellas.

An electrical expert says: Il have a
word of advice to give people who
carry stcel-rod umbrellas on wet days.
They must keep a sharp lookout for
arc lights wh.-.e pushing their steel
rods through the air. OF course this
only applies when the current is ON,
and when it is, if the umbrella rod
comes in contact with the lamp, there
is strong probability that the holder
will be very badly shocked if not seri-
ously injured. y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
He Was Not u Glutton.

A certain senator who has reputa-
ton for making long-winded speeches
was holding the floor when certain
other senator got up in his seat and
slowly wendell his way out of the sem
ate chamber, evidently to escape the
speech.
why don't you stay and listen to
your confrere?" friend asked joking
ly, of the senator, as he came into the
lobby.
MY constituents did not send me
here to do penal servitude,' was the
reply, as the senator shuff1ed his way
along the corridor toward the res
taurant. And he said it without a
smile Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14

'If were only a judge" exclaimed
the young man, as he picked himself
up at the foot of the front steps, and
looked up at the closing door, clench-
ing his fists and gritting his teeth fero-
ciously. And what would you do if
you were one?' asked a sympathetic
passer-by, stopping to help crush off
The lust Fine thai CONTOUR led old
fellow $50 for contempt of Z - the
Young man answered, vicjou.lr. And
hen he Strengthened the cu ysanthe-
walked away. -Somervilt 10 lSaaL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
HAYES CHEAP WATCHES.
Why the President Didn't Wear Good
Timepiece.

Ilmeplece
President Hayes was always noted
for his thifty habits, but some things
which impressed the multitude as signs
of mcanness were really nothing but
ordinary prudence. For example, we
all used to wonder why he would per-
sist, while drawing a salary of fifty
thousand dollars year, in wearing a
silver-plated Waterbury watch, worth
possibly three dollars. He was aware
that his practice was known, and any
establishment manifested amused him
instead of making him angry. In an
swer to a look of surprise he would
say: Il think that is a pretty plain
watch for a president of the United
States to carry; but it is good Ameri-
can make''-as if assuming that
this fact would counterfeit the effect
of the cheapness of the article.
The truth was, that almost weekly
deputation of western Indians
called upon him, always bring
ing presents of some kind to the Great
Father. OF course, he was expected to
give something in return and the OBJ
ject was to find something cheap and
at the same time acceptable. Watches
were novelty to the Indians, and to
present II chief with a watch which
the Great Father himself had been
carrying always impressed him greatly.
Having discovered this, and not caring
to distribute gold watches or even sill
yer ones, Mr.. Hayes hit upon the expe-
dent of buying nickel watches at
thirty-six dollars a dozen, and always
made it convenient to have one with
him against an emergency.-Kate
Fields Washington.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
Can Not Walk on Alcohol.

NJ de Bernoff, the famous Russian
pedestrian in reply to a question adj
dressed to him by an interviewer as to
whether he used alcohol in his long
walks, said: Il neither smoke nor
drink. When in Bavaria ! was occa-
sionally tempted to take glass ofgood
German beer, but it knocked me up ut
terlv, and soon had to give it up.
always walk ON pure water or milk. -
Christian.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14

"Im so sorry supper isn't ready"
said Mrs. Dinsmore to her husband when
ne came in. II attended the meeting
Of the sewing circle this afternoon, and
couldn't get away"
"Hemmed in, were you?" asked her
husband. = Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
Johnny's School Rules.

Have you finished your com
position on what little boys should not
do in school?
Little Johnny-Yes'm.
Teacher-Read it.
Little Johnny (reading) - Little
boys, when at school, should not make
faces at the teacher; and should not
study TOO hard, cause it makes them
near-sighted; and should not sit too
long in one position, cause it makes
their backs crooked; and should not do
long examples in 'rithmetic cause it
uses up their pencils too fast."-Good
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14

Herdso-Do you think it hurts
church member to go to the thcater?
Saidso-That depends on the indi
vidual; some wouldn't be hurt even by
amateur theatricals. Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14

From being locked up in Jail
With penal employment for life:
What, rob a poor man of his stout
And save up his cash in the banks?
In the end he would turn quite about
And reward you, kind sir, with his thanks.
John BarleycoTn, Jr., in National Temper
auce Advocate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-14
TEMPERANCE NOTES.
PLEA OF THE DRINKER.

HAT'ro a poor,man
of his beer
And give him good
victuals instead?
Your hearts very
hard, sir, l fear.
Do you think we
can live upon
bread?
What! rob a poor
man of his mug
And give him q
house of his own
With kitchen an
parlOr so snug I!
1'is enough to
draw tears from
a stone.
What, rob a poor
man Of his ale
And prevent him
from beating his
wifps
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-10
SERIOUS CHARGES.
Sheriff McCarver of County jail
VIII BE Investigated.

MEMPHIS, Tenn, May 10.-The grand
Jury. which has been investigating the
management OF the county Jail under
sheriff McCarver has returned report
containing some serious charges against
that officer. The jury has evidence
that prisoners have been brutally beaten
by jailer Bud McCarver, son of the sheriff,
and one instance, that OF prisoner
named Joe Evans, is cited. He is said to
have been held down by four
OF McCarver's assistants, while the
taller beat him numerically with a raw
hide. Evans was then forced half faint
ing into dungeon, the floor OF which
was covered with bad-smelling water,
where he was left several hours.
The negro trustees, the reports
says, are allowed to carry the keys of the
female prisoners ward, which is charac-
terized as a regular assignation house
This state OF affairs, the report concludes
has been known to Sheriff McCarver, but
no steps to remedy 1t have been taken by
him.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-10

Synopsis-The weather continues generally
fair, except that light rains are falling In
parts of Nebraska and Colorado this morning.
No precipitation OF consequence has occurred
within the past "a hours. Mostly clear skies
occupy the eastern half of the country today.
The noteworthy feature Of the weather Is
decidedly cool wave which overspreads west
ern districts in which region the thermometers
have dropped from 10 10 ~ degrees
since yesterday. Mercury fell below freezing
early this morning along the northern border
of the United States from Minnesota TO Idaho,
and a temperature Of - degrees occurred in
the northwest territory. The cool weather
has reached as far east AS st. Paul and Oma-
ha and throughout South Dakota, western
and Central Nebraska and Colorado. The
morning readings are not far from 40 degrees
This cool area may be looked for here by sat
urdaynight and Sunday. but its effects will he
considerably modified before reaching this
vicinity. The warm wave is undated today
in the east.
Tho morning range in the New England
states Is from 56 at Eastport Me, to 20 at Bos-
ton and Portland. Clear skies rule In the
district with light winds.
WAsufNoToN, May l0.-For Maine, New
Hampshire and Vermont-Fair; cooler sat
urday; variable winds. becoming northorly
Massachusetts,, Rhode Island and Connection
Fair; cooler Saturday; variable winds.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-10
ON THE CRAG.
A Bald Headed Eagle Makes Prey of
Boy.

UKIAH, Calf, May io.-In Bachelorville,
yesterday, near this city, big bald eagle
made fierce attack on an S-year- old boy
and, had it not been for the arrival OF as
sistance, the boy would have been fata lily
injured.
The bird OF prey has recently been de-
stroying lambs on the ranch OF }. B'
Briggs in the valley. Briggs two sons,
William, aged p, and Edward, aged 8,
decided to climb the rocky crag where the
eagle had its nest, with view to
killing it and destroying the nest, when
the big bird swooped down on them, and
fiercely attacked the younger boy with
beak and talons. 1t destroyed the
boys left eye and injured
the right, beside lacerating his
head and face. The brother was power
less to render assistance, and Eddie
might have been much more seriously
injured had not the boys father arrived
at the scene and driven off the eagle.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-10
LAST EDITION
A TRAGEDY.
Horrible Sight in
Philadelphia.
A Young Woman Killed by
Her Rejected Lover.
| He Committed Suicide Right After
His Miserable Deed.
The Terrible Work Took Pla Q at
Seventh and Noble Streets.
He Committed Suicide Right After
His Miserable Deed.
The Terrible Work Took Pla at
Seventh and Noble Streets.

PHILADELPHIA, May 10. "A terrible
tragedy was enacted on the sidewalk
in front of 316 North Seventh street
today in the presence OF q throng
of passers by. August Topper,
manufacturer of novelties ut 313 Noble
street, aged 36 years, shot Clara Herhold,
alias c. Schmidt, aged 26 years,
in the right side and then sent
bullet into his right temple
dying almost instantly. The girl was
removed to q hospital where she died
half an hour later without having 70.
gained consciousness.
The murder and suicide was due to love.
Topper is q married man and lived
at 313 Noble street with his
wife and family. He was
desperately in love with the
Herhold girl, but his advances were
coldly received. The girl came from
Germany about year ago and
went to live with the Topper
family as servant. Tepper's atten-
tions became so annoying to her that she
left her place about q month ago and
took a room at No. 1872 North Sevent h
street. Tepper's annoyance OF
the girl did not cease and
the latter rart of last week she went be-
fore magistrate and swore out warrant
for his arrest. She had no money to
pay for the warrant, however, and
Topper continued to annoy her. Miss
Herhold, who was tailoress, left her
room about o'clock this morning
to 90 to A North Third street
for work which she was to take
to her home. On her way back Topper
met her, at Seventh and Noble streets.
The couple talked earnestly for
few minutes and the girl
started TO move away from the
apparently enragcd man. She had
gone but few feet when Topper
produced 3S- calibre revolver, and point.
ing it at her stomach, fired. The
girl fell to the sidewalk and
while she was lying prostrate, Topper
again fred. Both bullets took effec
in her right side. Either woulc
have caused death. After assuring
himself that his victim wa
beyond human aid, he coolly placed th
revolver to his right temple and pulled
the trigger. The man dropped dead oI
| the pavement within 10 feet OF the girl.
Miss Herhold was taken to the hospital
but died within 10 minutes.
Tepper's body was taken to his forme
home, 313 Noble street, but his wife re
fused to receive it and it was taken to tn
+, morgue.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-10
GENERAL ASSEMBLY.
House Made an Addition to Its Re
strictions This Morning.

Senator Freeman, for the committee on
judiciary, recommended the passage OF
tho act regulating the business Of foreign
building loan associations IN Rhode
Island, and it was passed with slight
amendments.
The act extending the time for the or
ganization OF the Il. l.. Freeman Company
was put upon it's passage and passed.
The petition OF Patrick III. Callahan for
restoration TO civil rights was referred to
the committee on judiciary.
The petition for an act OF incorporation
of the Weeden Street Congregational
Church, Pawtucket, was referred TO the
committee on education.
On the recommendation of the COM
mittee on corporations, the Senate con-
Cured in the House act TO incorporate
the j. G. Nichols Post Hall Association.
Senator Hussey presented an act autho-
rizing the town OF Westerly to change
! the date Of its town meeting from October
to June. At his request it was put upon
its passage and passed.
| The Senate concurred in the House
amendment TO the act OF Incorporation
| of the Grosvenor Mutual Fire Insurance
Company.
| The annual report OF the election OF
officers of the Newport Artillery was pre-
sented by the Governor and ordered
placed on file.
On the recon mendation OF the COM
| mittee on judiciary the name OF FrsnK
NJ. Ball was changed to Francis Munroe
Ball.
The Senate then adjourned.
House of Representatives.
Mr.. Blodgett began business in the
House this morning by calling for the
special order of the day-the bill for an
act giving greater powers TO the Council
of Pawtucket, relative TO the building o,
sidewalks. He then asked that 1t be re-
ferred again to the judiciary committee
So voted.
Mr.. Rowland called from the desk the
resolution 10 adopt rule 90, which was
under discussion AT yesterdays adjourn
ment, and moved its passage. Mr.. VII
son and all the other members interested
reiterated their arguments OF yesterday
for and against the measure and the reso
luton was finally passed by a roll cal
vote of 22 TO 10.
Mr.. Horton moved TO reconsider yes
terday's note by which the bill relative Il
the Touro fund was indefinitely post
poned. The motion was carried and th'
bill was made the special order for Thurs
day next.
Mr.. Wilson called up the medical bii
that was specially assigned 10
yesterday and forgotten and moved
that it be passed in concurrenc
with the Senate. Mr.. Gray offered a.
amendment providing that army an
navy surgeons commissioned during tn
rebellion shall be exempt from the re
strictions OF the proposed act. risin
vote was necessary to determine the aye
and nays and the count showed tina
. there was no quorum.
The House then edjourned.
The Senate committee on judiciary gay
n hearing on the bill to abolish the thrs
days OF grace on notes and bills OF e1
change at o clock today.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-10
INFORMATION WAN TED.

His Honor Mayor Frank l.. olney re-
ceived letter today from the Butte
Butchering Company OF Butte, Mont,
stating that man named Charles Gillen,
who had been in their employ Tor eight
wears. was shot and killed Thursday,
April 2.
The company state that Gillen was for
merly from this city, but they have bean
unable to find any trace OF him. The
company requests the Mayor to spare no
expense in locating the friends of the dead
man.
Gillen went TO that part OF the
country about 20 years ago and hos spens
the time i'm the stock yards OF the swift,
Armours. and other large meat houses OF
the West. lie was about 30 years old ana
was extremely popular among ms fellow
workmen.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1895-05-10
0LNEYvILLE.
Saranac Mill Operatives Still
at Work.
A Scheme to Bond the District Debt
OF Johnston.
Also a Movement on Foot to Cut Down
Salaries of Town Onlcers.
The NEWS BUREAU, oLNEYvILLE,
No. 3 Hartford Avenue.

The situation as regards the labor
trouble here remains unchanged. There
are no indications of the help returning
TO work at the old schedule OF wages, ana
tnat the manufacturers Will do other than
follow their manifesto and close on the
18th Is impro bable.
Tho Sarachac help are all at their work,
as they have been all along, and unless
they change their plans they Will continue
TO work and force the management TO lock
them out on Monday morning or break
their word as given out in the notices
posted that they were In com bine ana
would close IL there was trouble in any
mill in the agreement.
Firemen Entertained.
About forty of the Veteran Firemen,
together wit representatives OF the Lake.
wood, Pawtuxet and Manton fire COM
panies, were entertained by the Rough
and Ready firescompany last evening.
A number Of town officials were
present and made informal addresses
after enjoying substantial spread
Brief Locals.
The Young Mems Institute connected
with the Broadway Baptist Church Is pre-
pairing to hold mass meeting at that
church Sunday evening, May IL, to be
addressed by w. Il. Perkins of Columbus,
o., on the su bject, Forward Look"
Rev. j. V. Osterhout is arranging q
party to attend the May anniversaries of
the Baptist societies now being held at
Saratoga.
Miss Sadie Barnes has accepted posi-
tion at the Manton school.
Thomas Clarke, marketman at 80
Manton avenue, reports the loss OF s35,
stolen by boys from his desk in the mar
ket about the time of closing last nigh
Foreman w. w. Fiske was presented by
President Parker in behalf Of the Provi-
dence veterans gavel made from
the wood OF the old Gaspee House recent
| ly torn down near Fox Point.
School District Meeting.
At an adjourned meeting of the elector
| of school district No. j, last evening,
tax of seven cents on each slO0 worth o
taxable property was voted. The matte
of bonding the district debt, whicl
amounts to $4,000 was discussed and
| meeting to finally decide the question /
TO be held May %.
Move to Lower Public Salaries.
A move is on foot to reduce and revis
the salaries of the town officials in Johns
ton at the approaching financial tow
| meeting.
The following is the supposed revision
as obtained from prominent leader i
| the movement.
Councilmen, s75 per year; town clerk
$500; treasurer and collector, 1920; assess
ors of taxes each $3.50; school committe.
$50 each; commissioner of highways, 5000
town sergeant, 5000; overseer of the poor
300; superintendent of schools, sl20O
he gives his entire time to the work-s3C
if only portion.
The position OF health officer, com
missioner of lights and waite
and clerk of the highways
is proposed to abolish and have the
Iabors performed by the Council, th
only officials who are not struck with tt
pruning knife OF the reformers. The
are each to be advanced $50 over the
present salary which is 81 for each Cour
Gil meeting or about s25 per year.