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L" THE SNAKE"
BY STEPHEN CRANE.


[CoPYmGHT, 1891
Where the path wended across 'ne
ridge the bushes of hucklebcrry ana
<-yset fern swarmed at il in two curing
u.ves. until it was mere winding Inc
traced through the tangle. there was
Uo;uterferenceb by clouds and as the rays
or the sun fell full upon the ridge they
called into voice innumerable insects
which chanted the heat OF the summer
day in steady, throbbing, amending
chorus.
man and a dog came from the laurel
Tickets of the valley where the whlte
brook brawled with the rocks. lhey tol-
lowed the deep line of the path across
the ridge. The dog-a large lemon and
white setter-walked TRANQUILITY medlta-
tive, at his masters heels.
Suddenly from some unknown and
vct near place in advance there came a
dry. shrill whiStling rattle that smote
motion instantly from the limbs OF the
man and the dog. Like the fingers OF
sudden death, this sound seemed to
- y..>. ln,,n rr"t,>,.os >t,A mock
al the top of the spine, and change him,
as swift as thought, to statue of lis
tening horror, surprise, rage. The dog,
-4------tl.@, sauna joy hand MAS Laid upon
his eyes.
Slowly the man moved his hands tow
ard the bushes, but his glance did not
turn from the place made sinister bv the
warning rattle. His fingers unguided.
sought for a stick of weight and
strength. Presently they closed about
one that seemed adequate and holding
Ibis weapon poised before him. the man
moved slowly forward, glaring. The
dog. with his nervous nostrils fairly tlut-
terinS, moved warily, one foot at a time,
after his MASTER.
hut when the man came upon the
snake. his body underwent a shock as
from a revelation, as if after all he had
been alnbushed. With q blanched face
ne sprang backward and his breath
came In strained gasps. his chest heav-
ing as if he were in the performance of
an extraordinary muscular trial. His
arm with the stick made a spasmodic
defensive gesture.
The snake had apparently been cross
ing the path in some mystic travel when
to his sense there came the KNOWLEDGE
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.
-"Dah am sech er ting" said U

-"Dah am sech er ting" said Uncle
Eben, "ez too much concentration.
Tain't a good idee fob er man ter study
all is botany in er mint-julep tumbler."
Washington Star.
-Patient-"'I seem to be quite strong
now, doctor. and getting stronger
every day. Had you not better send In
your bill?" Doctor-"Ahem! You may
not be as strong as you think you are
Brooklyn Life.
Sue Brett-'How did you like Hor-
aces acting?" Ella Cution-''I can't
saw that | liked it. In that death scene
| thought he died very poor" We'll,
YOU know most actors do die that way.
-Yonkers Statesman.
A Serviceable Steak.-Customer-
"Waiter, do you remember me? came
in here yesterday and ordered steak.
Waiter-'Yes, sir; will you have the
same to-day, sir?" Customer-he s'
| if no one else is using it'd Bits.
Mrs. Wallace-"Isn't that rather
pretty girl Mr.. Ferry has as type
writer?" Mrs. Ferry-"1-I-guess
she is. 1t is a pity she is so deaf Mr..
/
Ferry has to lean over her right shout
der when debating a letter. '-Cincln-
natl Enquirer.
| Mr.. Hoy Policy Extending his
hand)-''Howdy do; don't you remem-
Der me-Hoy Polloy?" Mr.. Haulton-
"Oh-er. yes Polloy-unusual name
that stuck; but your face is such a com
mon one it really escaped me, you
know. "-Harlem Life.
-Aunt-"Oscar, what dress did your
mother put on to go to the ball. Os'
cara long. white, short dress
Aunt-"Nonsense, it cannot have beer
both long and short" Oscar-'1es
auntie, it was long at the bottom ano
short at the top Familienblatt.
Say. daddy, what is it that dis
tinguishes civilization from barbara
typ" 1T is very simple. Civilization
consists in the art of killing your enc
my with a cannon ball at distance o
5000 yards, and barbarity in slashin:
his head off with a saber. lie Gaulois
). Nerve" said the enthusiast
man. "Jerrold has the most nerve
ever knew one man to c AIRY. What d
YOU think he did while the doctors wer
r saving his leg OFF, Give it up" sal
the man who was listening with on
ear and watching for the car with bot
: eyes. He lay there and sang Jus
Tell Them That You Saw Me that
, what he did. Indianapolis Journal.
Have you completed your revie'
:, of the new book?" asked the edito
: NO" replied the critic. Its the SLOW
:. est, most difficult piece of work "
undertaken for good while. | don
seem to make any Roadway" What
; the trouble?" We'll, it's written jul
+ about as think a story should be toll
: There's little or nothing that l can Sc
to find fault with. "-Washington Sta
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vt The coming of his foes. The dull vi,
bration perhaps informed him, and he
flung his body to face the danger. He
had no knowledge of paths; he had not
wit to tell him to sink noiselesslv into
the bushes. He knew that his implac-
able enemies were approaching: no
doubt they were seeking him. hunting
him. And SO he cried his cry. an incred-
ihiy swift jangle of tiny bells. as bur
d'ned with pathoS as the hammering
upon quaint cymbals by the Chinese Mt
WARRIOR, indeed, it was usually his
death music.
beware; Beware! Reware;"
The man and the snake confronted
zach other. In the mans eyes w.ra
haired and fear. These enemies
maueuSered, each preparing to kill
IL MAS to be battle without mercy
Neither knew mercy for such stun
ton. In the man was all the wild
strength of the terror of his ancestors
IT his race, of his kind \ deadly re-
PslsioR had been handed from man TO
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09
OUR HOUSE FLY.
Description of Various Invisible Fea-
tures,


The head of our fly is very pretty
| ~'------>tA- mart is occupied
| pheres, one on each side. These are the
compound eyes, and each of them con.
sists of several thousand separate hex
agonal lenses, arranged so as to caus.
an appearance under the microstopl
like the engine turning on the back Of
q watch. Between these compounA
eyes. and quite on the top of the head
are trio of small clear dots, arranged
In triangle. like set jewels. These are
the simple eyes, and their exact pur-
pose does not seem to be thoroughly lnl-
derstood. In front of the head are the
antennae or feelers, and each consists
OF three joints. with feathered bristlr
arising from the back of the last Joint.
inns brlstle is an important aid in the
identification of the different species of
flies, in some kinds being quite simple
in others beautiful plumose or feath-
cred. as in the common species now oc-
cupying our attention.
Below the head of the fly NAV be seen
projecting the long. thick tongue o.
proboscis, which is very wonderful
structure. We have only space to say
very little about this organ; TO
describe it fully would occupy more
than the whole space devoted to our
present article. 1t is true sucker, but
very complicated one, made up of
several pieces, united so as to form
tube. which not only serves for the con
veyance of the fluid food to the mouth
but also for the passage of saliva from
the mouth in order to moisten and dis.
solve particles of the substance upon
which the fly is feeding. At the tip of
the proboscis are to be found hardened
rings, which aid in triturating the food.
Chambers journal,
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man through dim centuries, This was
another detail of a war that had begun
evidently when first there were men and
snakes. Individuals who do not partlc-
mate in this strife incur the investiga-
tons of scientists. Once there was
man and a snake who were friends, and
at the end, the ma lay dead with the
marks of the snakes caress just over his
East Indian heart. In the formation or
devices hideous and horrible, nature
reached her supreme point in the max
ing of the snake, so priests who really
paint hell well, fill it with snakes IN
stead of fire. These curving forms,
these scintillant colorings create at
once, upon sight, more relentless am
mosities than do shake barbaric tribes.
To be born a snake is to be thrust into a
place a-swarm with formidable foes.
To gain an appreciation of it, view hell
as pictured by priests who are really
skillful.
AS for this snake in the pathway, there
was double curve some inches back OF
its head which merely by the potency
of its lines made the man feel with ten
fold eloquence the touch of the death
fingers at the nape of his neck. The rep
tiles head was waving slowly from
side to side and its hot eyes flashed like
little murder lights. Always in the all
was the dry, shrill whistling of the rat
ties.
beware. Beware! Beware!"
The man made a preliminary fem
with his stick. Instantly the snake
heavy head and neck was Blended bacl
on the double curve and instantly tn
snakes body shot forward i'll low
straight, hard spring. The man Jumpe'
backward with a convulsire chatter an
swung his stick The blind, sweeping
blow fell upon the snakes head an
hurled him so that steel-colored plate
were for moment uppermost. But n
rallied swiftly, agilely, and again tn
head and neck Bonded back to tn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09
What the Late Shah Did for Persia.

Assassination is a crime not to be
excused or palliated, but we are una
bic to join in the praises of the de-
ceased monarch, who was callous even
for an Asiatic, who slaughtered with
out pity or remorse, who lived to pise
up a personal treasure, and under
whose rule Persia has become steadily
weaker, less populous and more power
ty stricken. He has been succeeded by
his second son, iatfer-ed-Din, the
governor of Azerbijan, who was pre-
ferred by his father because he was
royal on both sides, but who has always
been described as greatly the inferior
OF his elder brother. the governor of
lSpahan. The adhesion OF the prime
n man dreaded for his stern
ness, and prompt recognition by Rus
STA and Great Britain have secured the
peaceful accession of Muzaffer, but if
his brothers remain quiet for many
months there will be break in the
of the Kajar house. The
huosH is not Persian, but Tartar, aed,
under its rule of l01 years. Persia has
until the beautiful land.
which might support as many people
AS France. scarcely contains more than
Belgium, and is but the she'll of its an
,ient self. Why its brave, clever ar
adventurous people, with their wonder
ful traditions, submit to the oppression
under which they wither is one of the
mysteries of Asia which no historian
has ever Observation-Disclosures Specta-
or.
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double curve and the steaming, wide
open mouth made its desperate effort
TO reach its enemy. This attack, it
could be seen. was despairing, but ii was
nevertheless. impetnoqss. gallant 9 in ferp-
tains. The stick swung unerrinolv
again and the snake, mutilated. torn.
whirled into the last coil.
And now the man went sheer ravinu
mad from the emotions of his fore
fathers and from his own. He came TO
close quarters. He gripped the stick
with his two hands and made il speed
IKE a Hail. The snake tumbliug in the
anguish of final despair. fought, bit,
flung itself upon this stick which was
taking its life.
At the end. che man clutcbed his
stick, and stood watching in silence.
The dog came slowly and with infinite
caution, stretched his nose forward
Snlifllng. The hair upon its neck and
back moved and rutfied as if a sharn
wind was blowing. The last muscular
Qmvers of the snake were causing the
r9ttleS to still sound their treble cry the
Shrili' ringing war-chant and hymn of
the grave of the thing that faces foes
at once countless, implacable and SUI
perior.
We'll. Rover" said the man. turning
10 the dog, with grin of victory. wen
carry Mr.. Snake home TO show the
girls"
HIS hands still trembled from the
strain of the encounter. but he pried |
with his stick under the body of the
snake and hoisted the limp thing upon |
II. He resumed his march along the
path and the dog walked TRANQUILITY
nedltative at his masters heels.
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"Since my daughter has given her
consent, Mr.. Sutor," said the old man,
81 am inclined to look with favor 1pon
your suit. But 1 must first be satisfied
as to your financial condition and pros
poets. Would you be prepared, now' 10
lend me, say $780,"
mo, sir" answered the young man.
"Fifty?"
"No."
"Ten?"
"No."
"Five?"
Mr.. Sutor wavered slightly, bu:
answered in the negative, as before.
Take her, my bOy!" said the old man.
yainly striving to conceal his emotion.
Take her. and God bless you! You We
got lot more sense than thought you
hadn'-Harper's Bazaar.
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GLASS VESSELS.
Modelled from Paste While Cold Inv the
Ancient Romans

scarcely month passes without orr
being informed of some new application
OF glass in art or commerce, but there is
one form of glass which is unknown to
most people, namely, soft glass or glass
paste. Yet it is hundreds of years old.
The Old Roman glassmakers carried
TO their grave their secret method OF
preparing glass paste which they
nodded cold. just as we model clay.
This malleable glass. upon which Won
could get the impression of your tingey
exactly as with dough, gave off most
pleasant perfume.
Another variety made by the Romans
had qualities similar to rubber: if II
were thrown down forcibly il re-
bounded; if struck with hammer il
yielded and immediately resumed its
original shape. 1t is related that EN-
peror Tiberius ordered workman's
head TO be cut off so that he should 40.
reveal the secret, the reason for This
act oeing that if the method of prepare
ton became known people would think
no more of gold than of dirt.
The secret of the nanufac+urs NJ
glass paste sled with the Roman ar
tisans and has never been discovered
Now we hear that an eminent SCULPTOR
who has n well-equipped chemical
laboratory, has succeeded in producing
/ glass paste similar to that described !
n ancient writings. You can drive. |
'ails into it as you%n into lead.-Cin-
'innati Enquirer.
-Archimedes is considered 10 be the
ounder of the snience of nhvsinn
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warren IL. Moorehead, curator of the
ONO Archaeological society, has been
opening mounds along the valleys of
me Musklngum river and its tributa-
RES making some important finds. A
small mound on the Porteus farm.
three miles south of Coshoctbn, was
opened, in which five skeletons were
found. These skeletons are of unusual
interest to science, as they indicate the
type OF the prehistoric race. The skull
Is thicker than that of the negro, with
low facial angles. prominent Jaws.
HANDSOME teeth and small brain ca
pacIty. The skeletons indicate a tribe
somewhat shorter than ourselves. more
muscular and heavier. Near Walhond
ing IN mound two feet high, was
FOUND the skeleton Of person sun
posed to have been the arrow maker Of
the tribe. just above him were buried
some so or 20 of his implements. These
were made of flint, beautifully shaped
ana about half the size of a mans
hand. In a gravel pit near bv was
found the skeleton of child with
shells and other playtbinos.
In mound nine feet high. on the John
son farm, were found stone used for
playing games, flint scalping knives.
ana few arrow heads. There are n
great many mounds in this valley. and
It is expected that other valuable and
finds will be made.-Cincin-
natl Commercial-Gazette.
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Among the advertisements in Ger
man paper there lately appeared the
following: 1.-The gentleman who found
a purse with money in the Blumen-
strasse is requested to forward it to
the address of the loser, as he was recog-
aized."
A few days afterwards the reply was
inserted: THE recognized gentleman
who picked up a purse in the Blumen'
strasse requests the loser to call at his
house "-Tit-Rits
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Such q Pity.

Mrs. Jetson Ito Sprague, who has
recently buried his wife)-l am sure
YOUR friends all unite in their sympathy
for YOU. Mrs. Sprague was such kind,
good neighhOr
Sprague-And the poor woman was
lust beginning to get some comfort out
of her new teeth!-To Date.
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Early Rising Insanity.

Blinks-Say, professor, do you believe
in the theory that early rising tends
to insanity?
Prof. Smart-Yes, l think there is
considerable truth in it.
Blinks-But a man to be insane must
have delusion of some sort. Now.
what particular delusion have you ever
known an early riser to be afflicted
with?
Prof. Smart-The delusion that he
liked early rising.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09

Several varieties of grasses. herbs and
flowers, the roots of sundry plants, the
Juice OF the sugar cane, and aloe. and
even beetS, are used by various tribes
and peoples as bases of drinks. In
earlier times spruce trees, fir trees, birch
trees, and ash trees were tapped FIR
their sap, which was fermented to make
stimulating beyerages.-Chicago Inter
Ocean.
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just Noticed IT.

And shall l speak to your father?"
asked the young man. Never miNd
about papa said the young woman;
III fix him" For the first time he
noticed the width and squareness of her
inferior Observation-Disclosures Jour
nal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09
Arms and the Man,

Ethel-Tom says that the new young
man who comes to see you is stock
broker. What is he-a bull or bear?
Maud-Well, l don't Just know, but
he has some of the bears proclivities.-
Somerville (Mass0 Journal.
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Borrowall Happening in)-That's a
fine machine of yours. Ferguson. Some
day I'll come around and take it out for
a little spin. BY the way, what kind of
bicycle would you advise me TO ride?
Ferguson-Pd advise you TO ride
one of your own.-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09
Wifely SOlicltude.

The young bride who had just gone to
housekeeping was giving her first Or
der to the butchers man ut the kitchen
door.
You may bring me some nice steak
for dinner she said.
"Yes'm. How much?"
We'll, 1 think about ten or fifteen
pounds will be enough. And be sure to
bring it rare. My husband won't eat 1t
if it isn't" Chicago Tribune.
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Papa's Kindness.

MIR. Lovehome seems to be q very
KIND father. He takes his children to
the woods every Sunday afternoon"
Yes; he sits under tree and reads
his paper, while they find wasps' nests
and tumble into bitches. Detroit Free
Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09
Uncle Dick Was SRnsihIs

lsabella-lf you loved Tommy Barry
as much as do, wouldn': you marry
him, Uncle Dick?
Uncle Dick-No, wouldn't.
1sabella-Why not?
Uncle Dick-I should prefer to marry
lady.-Bay City Chat.
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An Illusion DisDelled.

Agnes seems wicked to eat those
dear little spring lambs that gambol
on the green!
Paul-Don't worry, dear, they are
never eaten while they are able to gam
5ol.-Detroit Free Press.
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Blushed Like a Iobster.

Gussie-Look at Mary Mashem blush
ing. l bet her mother is giving her fits
for flirting with young Poorleigh.
De Cynicus-Yes, that girl always re-
minds me of lobster-turns red when
she's in hot water.-N. y World.
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Excited Her sympathy.

Mrs. HusSiff-What did you work at !
Rural Ruggs-I had a job in a soap
factory, mum.
Mrs. Hussitf (pitingly)-Come in ard
eat. 1t must be terrible to be out of
work so long as you've been.-N. Y.
World
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A Good One.

"Does Or. Motter, the apothecary, at
tend divine worship here?" asked the
nervous new minister of the deacon.
Il guess he does" cried the deacon
with much enthusiasm; I'VE call Ut.
Motter ore of the pliers of the church.
N. Y. Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09

Il suppose you know all about the
financial question:" said the intimate
friend.
L don't say that know all about it."
replied the candidate. But l know
enough not to talk about it."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-07-09

II don't like his dog" he said, speak
ing of his rival.
Why, his dog once saved his life"
she exclaimed in surprise.
That's the reason l don't like the
dog" he answered, bitterly.-Chicago
Post.
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Not with Them Open.

The Friend-D'Auber says he can
paint better than you with his eyes
shut.
Palette-Then why doesn't he shut
his eyes when he paints? - Brooklyn
Life.
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Blenkington-I wonder why Church
yards yawn,' as Shakespeare says?
Pemberton-Probabiy the epitaphs
of deceased millionaires make than
tired.-Truth.
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what have you to say to this bill.
anyway?" said the collector, warmly.
as Bimley opened the door and smiled
on him.
Nothing" returned Bimley, senten-
tiously. ..
And that was exactly the way 1T
turned Cut.-N. y. Recorder.
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She-I only married you because I
pitied you.
He-And since then everybody else
has pitied NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. Blaet-
ter.
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-Archimedes is considered TO be the
founder OF the science Of physics.
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turned Gu
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-10

their wives and to delegates and other
friends 30 far as possible. Notice OF at
tendance and statement whether one is
delegate or minister should be forwarded
at once to Mrs. o. w. Nash, III So.
Oak Park ave., Oak Park. ILL.,, to insure
entertainment. This is especially need
full as there are no hotels to which emer-
gency cases or late arrivals can be sent.
1t will also be necessary for all entitled
to entertainment to report themselves
to the Committee at the church immedi-
ately upon arrival. and register.
Oak Park is on the G. & N. 2. and
Northw estern R'ys., eight miles west OF
Chicago. 1t can also be reached via
Lake ST. L and electric lines. The
Chicago and Northern Pacific R'y. with
station at corner of Harrison st. and
Fifth Ave., furnishes five.cent fares;
other lines ten. Those arriving via Q.
Mp. line will find church one block
north from station; via Northwestern,
one block south.
The Universalist. [volume] (Chicago [Ill.]) 1884-1897, 1896-10-10
| he Illinois Convention.
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE EXEC
UTIVE COMMITTEE.

To the members of the Illinois Univer-
salist Convention, assembled in fifty.
ninth annual session.:
Your Executive Committee would re.
spectfully report that the custom OBJ
served for several years has been fol
lowed during the past year in the time
of holding meetings. Meetings have
been held on the first Monday in each
month except during the warmer
months.
At the first meeting, held October It'll
1895. the President appointed the men,
bers of the three standing committees
Rev. A. II. Laing, Rev. r. A. White and
Vice-President o. w. Nash we're named
members of the Missionary Committee
Mr. James II. Swan, Mrs. A. M. Fl. Ellis
members of the Finance Committee and
Rev. A. j. Garfield. DID,, Mrs. NJ. II
Nash and Mr.. @. M. abbitt, members
of the Committee on Education.
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Think 1t Over,

Have you ever heard of medicine with such
record of cures as Hoods Sarsaparilla? Don't
you know that Hoods Sarsaparilla. the One
True Blood Purifier, has proved. over and over
again that 1t has power 10 cure, even after all
other remedies fail? II you have impure blood
you may take Hoods Sarsaparilla with the ut
most confidence that 1t will do you good.
Hoods Pills assist dige stion. 25 cents.