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Scranton Wochenblatt. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1865-1918, 1896-05-01

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
A Pommeranian Law.

A unique law is still in force at Star
gard, in Prussian Pommerania. A par
agraph of the police regulation of 1910,
which is still being enacted, says:
Smoking in the streets or promenades
of this town is positively prohibited,
violators of this law being punished by
a fine, or eventually by a number of
lashes with a switch equivalent to the
number of marks the fine amounts to-"
Upon the strength of this law some
reactionary friends of the blue laws
have recently hauled a number of re-
spectacle citizens Before the courts.
The magistrate, having no choice, had
to fine every one of the accused par
ties, because they all freely admitted
of having smoked in the streets.-N. y.
Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
Hooked by a Sea Lion.

sea lion story comes from San
Diego that is substantiated by the skin
of the lion now at the home of the
captor. An angler CT the government
ietty at the harbor mouth baited his
hook with a smelt. The hook was
swallowed by small leopard shark.
A large sea lion happened by and was
attracted by the furious antics of the
captive shark as the fish endeavored
to break the line. The lion padded
up and swallowed the shark and the
murderous hook. The barb of the stout
hook became firmly implanted in the
vitals of the lion. Then there was fun
for the angler. The line was tied to
the jetty. Several men aided the angler
in playing the lion. For more than an
hour there was a furious fight. The
lion resorted to all the cunning known
to his kind to get away 1t was use
less. His strength was exhausted. The
beast was drawn to the shore and dis
patched with club. - Los Angeles
Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

The following recipe for Boston
brown bread is attested as excellent:
Three half-pint cupfuls of Indian corn
meal, same of rye meal, one-ha!f or two
thirds cupful of molasses according to
taste), sour milk enough to mix Git will
depend somewhat upon the kind of
meal and the consistency of the milk
1t will be better if the milk is solid
"bonnyclabber,' and will probably take
about two cupfuls, half teaspoonful of
saleratus stirred in the milk and little
salt. Steam four hours, taking care not
10 let the water stop boiling. Set in the
oven to form top crust, if liked. Use
no sweet mill.-N. y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
SUMNER BEDCLOTHES,
Light Blankets Should Always Be Ready
at Hand,


at Hand.
The bcdclothing of summer is too
lightly considered by houselkeepers In
stead of utilizing one of the heavier
blankets of winter for summer use, it
is far better to use the lighter and less
expensive blankets manufactured for
this purpose. The emanations from
sleep in summer are much more obiec-
tiOnable than in winter, and summer
blankets should be frequently washed.
as well as summer sheets. There is no
hardship in washing a light cotton and
wool blanket, such as are properly
chosen for summer. The heavy Atwood
winter blankets require the services of
a professional scourer, or some one who
is an expert in washing them. In July
a single summer blanket, with sheets
and light cotton coverlet, are suffi-
cient bedding for the majority of peo-
pie. There should be pair of light
blankets in addition always in reach in
case of n sudden change in the weather
In August, when the nights begin to be
chilly, and in September two blankets
are usually necessary, with a second
one in reach.
The folly of using heavy Marseilles in
these days need not be dwelt on. The
summer Counterpart should be of such
light texture that it can be easily
washed. 1t may be made of white or
cream Bolton sheeting or it may be a
coVerlet of light Marseilles or dimity,
or any of the simple materials used for
this purpose. Lace counterpanes over
silk are, happily, out of fashion, and
were never suitable for a summer bed
The pure white bed looks so pretty and
cool in summer that there is little like
lihood of its being abandoned for any
thing else. The coverlets and holsters
and bedtesters of wash silk, in conven-
tionalized floral patterns, on white
grounds, are exceedingly pretty, but
only suitable for guest rooms that are
rarely used. 1t is better to dispense
with all bed canopies for summer. The
tester is eXcusable as protection
against draughts in winter and for the
stately touch of dignity and grace it
gives to the bed fittings. Bed quilts and
comfortables are not suitable for sum
mer, because they cannot be readily
washed.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

NO" said Mrs. Trett, 81 always do
my own shopping, and always buy the
supplies for the kitchen. | can't trust
my husband to do anything of the sort.
He hasn't a bit of judgment. a dry
goods clerk or a grocer con poke any
kind of stuff off on him at twice it's
value"
That's the way with some men,
responded the caller. by the way.
what is your husbands profession"
HE runs a business college down.
town" Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
Held by the Enemy.

Upon the bench he sat and sat,
While others came and went,
His face, half hidden meath his hat,
Showed doubt and terror blent;
His sweetheart passed. he didn't rise;
She knew not what he meant.
She little guessed the dreadful ties
That held him while she went.
For though with love his heart was filled
He moved to no extent
Because he sat where some one spilled
A tube of bike cement
Cleveland Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
A WORLD WRECKER.
A French Funny Man Writes Take-(
on Edison.

A French Funny Man Writes q Takes
Edison.
The astonishing progress of ELECTRIC
science is neatly satiriZed by Parisi1 =
paper, which imagines Mr. Edison L
his laboratory hearing the news oil .
declaration of war between Great Brg
ain and the United States. A yout
man, his assistant, rushes in, pale at -
out of breath, and exclaims to the grd"'
electrician:
"Oh, master, war is declared! IT. Is
terrible!"
"Ah!" says the master. "War a
clared, Ell? And where is the Briti{ Il
army at this moment?"
'Embarking, sir"
"Embarking whereof"
at Liverpool"
"At Liverpool-yes. Now, my frie.no'
would you please join the ends of thtpse
two wires hanging there against N
wall? That's right. Now bring them t .
me. Good! And be kind enough 10
press that button"
The assistant, wondering and pan
amused, presses the button.
Very WELL" says the inventor'
"NOw, do you know what is taking plSc
at Liverpool"
"The British army is embarking, 81 i,
The inventor pulls out his watch "a uu
glances at the time. N
''There is no British army he7sas ),
coolly.
"What?" screams the assistant.
"When you touched that button you
destroyed it,"
''Oh, this is frightful!"
ut is not frightful at all 1t is
science. Now, every time British ex-
petition embarks at any port please
come and tell me at once. Ten seconds
afterward it will simply be out of ex-
istence; that's ALL"
There doesn't seem to be any rea-
son why America should be afraid of
her enemies after this, sir"
Il am inclined to believe YOU" says
the master, smiling slightly. But in
order to avert future trouble | think
it would be best to destroy England al
together"
Toto destroy England, sir"
KINDLY touch button No A, there"
The assistant touches it. The in
ventOr counts ten.
-, eight, nine, Tents all over.
There is no more England"
Now we can go quietly on with our
work." says the master "And if we
should ever be at war with any other
nation, you have only to notify me.
have an electric button connected
with every foreign country, which will
destroy it when pressed. In ten min
utes [ could destroy every country in
the world, the United States included.
Be careful, now, that you don't touch
any of these buttons accidentally-you
might do lot of damage. "-Philadel-
phia Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

"NIy dear" said a wife who had been
married three years, as she beamed
across the table on her lord and master,
tell me what first attracted you to me.
What pleasant characteristic did pos
sess which placed me above other wom-
en- in your sight?"
And her lord and master simply said:
az give it up."-Tit-Bits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

81 once knew a man." said the inn
aginatiye boarder, "who was so fat that
he was actually taller lying down than
when he was standing up. What do you
think OF that?"
ut strikes me-" said the cheerful,
idiot, las pretty tall ng."-Indian-
apolis Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

Edith-What a wonderfully enter
tanning man that Mr.. CARING is, to be
sure! He always has something to
say.
Ethel-Yes; I've just been coming to
the conclusion that if he had little
less to say other people might have a
little more.-Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

Neighbor-Wen, Patrick, I'm glad
your master is dead. He was an old
skin-fiint, anyway.
Patrick (indignantly)-F and OF
bet if he wor alive you'd not be afther
sayin' you wor glad he wor dead
Bay City Chat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
Strange New Experience.

Mr.. Hiram Daly-IIas the new cook
made up her mind to stay?
Mrs. Hiram DAILY think so.
Mr.. Hiram Daly-Then discharge her
at once.
Mrs. Hiram Daly-Discharge her!
What for?
Mr.. Hiram Daly-We've never had a
chance of discharging one yet. want
to see how it feels.-N. Y. Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

angels all have wings, haven't they.
mamma ~ asked Bobbie.
Yes: dear"
"And they fly with 'em every day.
don't they, mammal"
"Why, yes; suppose So"
"Hm," said Bobbie, after thoughtful
pause; Il guess they lay off duriag
moulting time!"-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
Taken Literally.

This woman's paper" he said, looks
ing up from it, says that woman
should never, under any circumstances,
wear a street gown in the house"
What of it?" she asked.
"Oh. nothing" he replied, except
that should think it would be awk-
ward for a woman to change her gown
on the front eps."-Chicago Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

81 shall apply for a divorce. He is
treating me like dog, aud he makes
me work like horse.
swell, then, you should make your
complaint to the Society for the Protec-
ton of Animals and not to the cour tS."
-L'Illustre de Poche.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
Managing n Boy,

Husband Ga literary MANI wish
you would stop watching little Dick foi
awhile.
Wife-But if 1 don't watch him he'll
be in mischief.
'Yes, that's what I mean. When he's
in mischief he's quiet, aad l want to
write.".-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

Wallace-For the life of me, have
never been able to laugh at one of these
mother-in-law jokes yet.
Ferry-If you had mother-in-law
worth $4,000, as mine is, you would
laugh at every joke she made.-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

Briggs-You knew Mangle recently
married widow and went on a we'd
ding trip, didn't you? l saw him yes
terday on his return.
Griggs-Anything happen while he
was away?
Briggs-Yes. He says that in a fit of
Observation-Disclosures she proposed to him
again.-Broollyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

you've been going to see her three
years and don't dare to call her by her
first name? Well, you are wasting
your time. You're counting the wrong
girl"
mo, she's the right girl. I'm afraid
the trouble is that I'm the wrong man.
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

"Oh, Algy, isn't it cruel? Papa has
decided to move just when new ice
cream parlor is TO be opened in the
next block"
Dearest" exclaimed Algy, convuI-
sively, this is equal to a raise of SAL
airy! "-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

- "Le3ll mere" said the cynical friend.
"you don't mean to tell me that you
really meant what you said in your
speech tonight when you said it af-
forded you genuine delight to take Off
you1 hat to a workingman?
81 meant every word of it" answered
the orator. 81 was thinking of my bar
Der at the time. "-Cincinnat Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

Gust think" exclaimed Stopaklok
"dear little Maggie May admits that she
loves me-"
"Well, that proves it," replied Ten.
spot.
"Proves what?"
"That love is blind. Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
Men of Few Words.

Jollyfellow latter an absence)-Hel.
10, Meak. Married yet?
Meak (sadly)-No; not married yet,
Jollyfellow (after another absencel
Hello, Meak. Married yet?
Meak (sadly)-Yes; married yet.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

I'm Connecticut the rent of farming
land is the most serious item of ex-
pense in the production of wheat, be-
ing no less than $6.31 per acre,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

MAN wants but little here below
Some rascars sharp device:
He craVed for wealth himself, you know,
And went to selling ice
Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

He-That man Dearborn, they say,
has had nine wives.
She--He must be the Napoleon of
matrimony.-Yo Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

In 1891 the wheat crop Ut the world
was estimated at 2,1S7,OOO,GGO bushels,
of which the United States raised 612,-
400 600. or over One-fourth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

"NTy nav understands French and
German"
Pooh My nav kin talk bicycle
and baseball. "-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

Any new or useful art, machine,
manufacture or method may be patent
ed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23

Young LADY, love your son and he
loves me, but he's weak-livered and
hasn't got the sand to ask your con-
sent. We'd like to hear from your side
of the ouse!--Bay City Chat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-23
NONE OF HIS BUSINESS.

She-When l marry, hope my hus-
band will die young-I want to be a
widow.
He-IIow barbarous! How cruc1l
She-Oh, don't worry, it won't be your
funeral.-Truth
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31
Hgs He Gone Daft, p

Senator Pettigrew, the radical and er-
ratio advocate Of free coinage, whose
unpatrlotic utterances from the rostrum
during his recent visit to the Hills
brought upon him such sharp censure,
has evidently reached more advanced
stage Of the malady by which he is
affected, whatever the malady may be.
since his return TO Sioux Falls. He is
quoted by the Argus-L Leader at that
place, as having said among other re-
marks of revolutionary character. that
he felt more like singing the Marseillaise
than making people laugh, and that il
the principles he was contending for
could not be settled at the ballot box
they must be settled by bloodshed.
There is manifestly something the mat
ter with Pettigrew. Such extreme ut.
terances would indicate very strongly
that he has either gone daft, or i'm
bibed a spirit of anarchy of the Herr
Most type. Which is it?
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31
The Final Rally.

The final rally ofthe campaign in this
place will be held by the republicans on
Monday night. Nov. End, upon which
occasion, the weather permitting, there
will be street parade and other feat
ures of patriotic ana entertaining char.
acter. President Hancher, Of Ho,
Springs, will speak at the opera house
commencing promptly at o'clock
closing in time to take the night train
for Hot Springs. II. d. Reynolds, to
whom has been justly awarded the
honor of closing the campaign in Gus
ter, will follow Mr. Hancher. and dis
cuss the vital issues until the close ot
the meeting. 1t is especially desired
that there be large attendance on this
occasion. the last of its character pre-.
ceding the election of the great apostle
of protection, champion of an homes
\ ~of't,ro5ycfiyy uuu pfoilty:
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31
There has been a great deal of talk

There has been great deal OF talk
during the past few weeks about coer-
cion the part Of the republicans. and after
the most careful test of the
matter, not q single case
of the kind has ever been found. 1t
now transpires that the coercion is all on
the other side Of the political fence, and
that it is being practiced upon a MOI e
extensive scale by the silver mine own
ers of Montana than has ever been
charged to the republicans. The Min
neapolis Tribune publishes the cold fact
in regard to the coercion Of the employ
es Of the silver mine owners in Montana
who are compelled to subscribe literally
to the silver campaign fund, or lose
their jobs These facts are verified by
the miners themselves, many of whom
have been discharged for refusing to
pay their assessments. The popocrats
who have been bowling so hideously
about railroad coercion, will dead
sure, draw the line on the force used, by
the silver kings.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31
An Important Matter.

The Hot Springs Star publishes Q
Yankton special to the Sioux City
Journal, stating that the political con-
test in this state is now centered in the
legislature. The republicans have, on
the present estimate, q good working
majority, but there are combinations al
work by the opposition under the direc-
ton Of Senator Pettigrew that the
leaders will watch closely. 1t has been
his boast that he would capture the
legislature if be lost all else, and It is
only recently that the republicans have
given any especial attention to this
most important matter. Urging the
importance Of resisting this scheme, the
Star submits the following. which ap-
plies with equal force to the republicans
Of Custer county:
Every republican should be alert
and see that the popocrats do not sue
ceed in their trading scheme. They are
working it for all they are worth. They
realize that their state ticbet and their
comfy ticket is hopelessly lost and they
therefore are making final and despei
ate struggle TO capture the legislature
Fall River county can't afford to lend
aid toward making legislature such as
the one that elected Senator Kyle"
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31
CUSTER SATURDAY. 81,

of single candidate appears against
whose character can one word of re-
proach be justly uttered The ticket
represents men Of high character, and
unquestioned ability, not one Of whom
is undeserving Of the heartiest support
Of the people of the state, and it should
be the policy. as it is the duty Of all
loysl republicans to do everything in
their power to secure their election.
The name of ID. w. McFadden, an old
and highly respected resident Of our
city, appears upon the ticket as candi-
date for railroad commissioner, and
being capable, trustworthy and deserv-
ing, should receive the support Of every
voter in the county. In this instance,
the second in our history, where We
have been given an opportunity to cast
our ballots for a Custer county man on
the state ticket, let it not be said that we
did not show our appreciation Of the
honor by giving the candidate our earn
est support 1t shonld be remembered
that there is no other Custer county
candidate for this Office, and it should
be the policy and determination flocal
voters without reference to party affili
tions to elect Mac, the Custer county
candidate.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31

Wise wage earners Will vote for Nc
Kinley to regain their lost job. whereby
they may obtain a portion of the vast
amount of silver held by the govern
ment, and now awaiting the revival of
our industries to give an impetus to its
circulation. Wise farmers will vote for
Mckinley to increase the demand for
their products by the enlarged oppor-
tunity that will be given the wage
Garner to obtain the money to buy them;
and business men of all classes who
have taken the pains to determine the
true status of the present situation Of
public affairs. will vote for him to stimu-
late trade, restore confidence and in
aueurate an era Of genuine old time
republican prosperity. The masses will
vote for Mckinley with view to the
immediate termination of the present
panic, which, in the event of the success
of the opposition, Bryan himself admits,
would be prolonged. The crowning
desire Of the people is the resumption
of good times, and ii is gratifying to
know that they have decided that this
gi eatlv desired boon may only be at
tanned by the election OF William Nc
| Kinley.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31
Awaiting McKinleys Election.

The unemployed Of Chicago. as they
are elsewhere, are awaiting with the
utmost degree ofanxiety for the election
of Mckinley, in which assured event
they win be given an early opportunity
TO earn livelihood.
In one Office alone in that city, that OF
d. H. Burnham. a prominent contractor
and builder. plans are in. SAYS the Re-
cord, that would keep the construction
in progress for more than year. The
plans, now in our hands and awaiting
election returns, says Mr.. Burnham, foot
up So, 10000. On one job that is tied
up in our hands, says Mr.. Graham, Sc
cretary of the firm. there is work for 400
men for eight months. There will be
plenty Of work in Chicago as well as in
all other places in this country when
the advance Agent of Prosperity" is
known to have been elected to the pres
idency of the u. s.
Custer weekly chronicle. [volume] (Custer City, S.D.) 1890-1931, 1896-10-31
LOOK OUT FOR RooRRACgs

Roorbachs. or false reports concocted
and given general circulation immedi-
ately preceding an election for the pur.
pose ofdefeating party ticket or certain
candidates thereon, may he noted
among the most infamous methods EN-
ployed for political effect which has not
yet become obsolete. Many Of our local
readers will recall more than one
instance where this infamous scheme
has been worked in Custer county with
telling effect. and it should be the fixed
determination Of all voters to give no
credeRce whatever to any report which
may be created, casting reflection upon
the party or its candidates at a time so
near the election as to render its refuta-
ton impossible. There is apparently
no scheme too infamous for a political
forlorn hope to resort to, and it will be
the safest plan to stamp all reports Of
this character as undIluted lies from the
grass roots down to the false bed. rock
upon which they are based.