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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

There are not wanting those who
sneer at love of country as narrow and
provincial But we think it will be
found, as a rule, that the man who has
no love for his own country and his
own people. as distinguished from all
vi, ~ cd, does not entertain very much
regard for humanity in general. True
patriOtism-not the spurious kind that
says: Thou shalt love thy neighbor
and hate thine enemy but that which
upholds, defends and makes much of
home and contemporaries rather
than diminiShcs worldwide sympa-
thies. There are no more devoted pa
triots than the consecrated American
missionaries who spend their lives in
service for foreign lands. Our young
people should be instructed 10 associate
their celebration of Independence day
with love Of country. and to learn les
sons of patriotism from those who on
this day pledged their lives, their for
tunes and their sacred honor to WreSt
the nation from foreign yoke. The
independence thus nobly won is a
precious inheritaece, they should be
taught, because it has permitted the de
velopment on American soil of institu-
tions which have blessed not us alone,
but all the world besides.-N. Y. Ex-
aminer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01
The First American Flag.

1t has been impossible to decide with
certainty who designed the American
flag as first adopted by congress, but
the best recorded evidence gives part
of the credit of designing it and all the
credit of making it to Mrs. John Ross,
an upholSterer, who resided on Arch
street. Philadelphia. Her descendants
assert that committee of congress, ac-
companied by Gen. Washington, who
was in Philadelphia in June, 1916, called
upon Mrs. Ross and engaged her to
make the flag from Il rough drawing,
This drawing was, at her suggestion,
redrawn by Gen. Washington with a
pencil, in her back parlor, and the flag
thus designed was adopted by congress.
Although the resolution establishing
the flag was not officially promulgated
by the secretary of congress until Sep
TENDER 3, 17T7, it seems well anthem
ticated that the regulation stars and
stripes was carried at the battle of the
Brandyw;ne, September II, 1717, and
thenceforward during the battles of the
revolution.-Youth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

officer as he came on and took his out
stretched hand without show Of
treachery.
Though we differ about the war
Capt Lee" said she, in her sprightIy
manner, Il cannot help asking you for
the latest news from the front"
There is but little to communicates
There has been no set engagement of
late; the two armies seem to be plan
ming for position, and it is doubtful if
battle will come off for some time"
THAT is good. | do not like to hear
of bloodshed. 1t is bad enough in this
part Of the country between the for
ayers, but when large armies meet in
deadly conflict it is much worse. Still"
and her eyes seemed TO sparkle, I'VE
cannot gain our independence without
some bloodshed."
Capt. Lee smiled.
Il will never be able to convince you,
| see" he said. Like Ephraim, Miss
Betty, you are joined to your idols"
YES, captain, to the idols of liberty
and prosperity for America. You must
admit that you find our soldiers men
difficult to conquer. Wien people fight
for their homes and native land they do
not give up the struggle without a terri
Bile contest"
But in this case they are rebellious
and the king will not stop short of their
entire subiection."
The young girls gaze wandered from
the room, and for little while seer-ed
to rest on the bushes on the lawn.
Suddenly, however, she turned again
to the Office" and said:
zone of my friends has had the mis-
fortune to become a prisoner of war"
Indeed, Miss Betty" exclaimed
Capt, Lee, in the most innocent manner
possible. But that is one of the vicis-
STUDIES of war Your friend must put
up with it and consider that imprison-
mcnt is far better than being left on the
battlefield"
II do not doubt that, but confne-
ment to Capt James is irksome, to say
the least"
The British officer seemed to start IA
little at mention of his rivals nam~
Capt. James is confined in New
York" continued Betty. HE was cap
tured in a skirmish and hurried thither.
Exchange is hardly to be thought of,
you know. since our people do not hold
as prisoner an officer of equal rank"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Lee that the young girls larder had not
suffered much, if any, through the war
At last the young officer pushed aside
HIS plate and leaned back in his chair.
Pm sorry | cannot offer you des-
sert as fine as you enjoy in the old time
homes of New York" said the girl, apol-
ogetically. Truth to tell, Capt. Lee,
we must put up with just what we can
get in the country in war times and"
"Of course, begging pardon, Miss
Betty" broke in the officer. Your
dessert, l am sure, will be delightful
as your dinner has been, and ! am dis
posed to praise it beforehand
At this moment Miss Betty Logan
waved her hand to Polly, who stood at
the door leading into the kitchen.
"Our guest is ready for the dessert,
Polly. You may bring it on"
A deeper crimson came to the maids
cheeks as she caught the subtle mean
ing of the words so artly spoken by
Betty and in another moment she left
the room. closing the door behind her
Behold the dessert, Capt. Lee!" eX-
claimed Betty, when the door opened d
moment afterward. and the British Of
ficer staggered from the chair as his
gaze fell upon three men dressed in
continental uniform, each of whom COW
cred him with pistol.
~"What's this, MISS" he cried. 'What
treachery is afoot under your roof|'
SIT is simply the fortunes of war,
Capt. Lee. You are a prisoner subject
to exchange for another prisoner of
equal rank. These gentlemen consti-
tute the only dessert | have to offer,
with profuse apologies
At first Capt Lee thought of resist
ance, but sober second thought me
TO the rescue and in a little while he
was in the hands of the patriots.
your trick will fall short of its de-
sign, my little rebel" he exclaimed.
Capt. James shall not be exchanged for
Capt. Lee. promise you that"
Betty made no reply and her late
guest was hustled from the premises
and escorted to the nearest American
camp where he was turned over to the
commander thereof.
Several weeks interviewed when one
evening a young soldier rode up to the
Logan home and sprang lightly to the
ground.
He was met at the steps of the trel-
Used porch by young girl whose eyes
sparkled above flushed checks.
"They tell me that owe my exchange
to you, Betty" he exclaimed. Capt
Lee was very obstreperous at first, but
he gave in at last and here I am"
81 don't know whether Capt. Lee will
! ever forgive me. but didn't know of a
better way to celebrate the Fourth of
July" was the reply and the merry
laugh that followed told how happy was
the Fair Rebel of the Neutral Ground
T. c. HARBAUGH.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

81 suppose l wouldn't be allowed to
sing that in New York;" exclaimed
Betty, turning round and catching a
sign Of the captains disapproval in his
look.
by no means, Miss Betty" was the
reply. The author of that doggerel
will stretch hemp one of these days"
when YOU catch the hare. captain,
not before" laughed the girl. by the
way, the author Of that song is doing
some good in the ranks just now, and
Washington has made him lieutenant
for bravery on the battlefield, and you
don't kill prisoners, | believe"
Sir Henry Clinton might break the
rule in the bard's case" was the quick
rejoinder, and then Petty ran her fin
gers over the keys again and sang a
love ditty which put her guest in the
hest of humor.
The ballad ended, Betty Logan ex-
cused herself and left the parlor.
1T seems to me that she might be
tanned" passed through Capt. Lees
mind. "The girl is a real Jewel and
would make an excellent wife. SO her
friend Capt. James is enjoying the
delicacies of prison fare. suppose that
she doesn't know that am, in part, re-
sponsibIe for his change of fortunes;
but all's fair in love and war, and if
do not fail Miss Betty may sing none
but loyal songs in the near future. |
wonder if that fellow attended prompt
ly to my hOrse?"
The British captain was on the eve
of rising when Betty again appeared in
the doorway and announced dinner.
She had made a little change in her
toilet and looked prettier than ever,
and Capt. Lee, with an appetite sharp
ened by his ride from the city, to say
nothing of the wait in the parlor, rose
with alacrity.
The dining-roOm was tastefully
trimmed with flowers and evergreen,
the work of which Betty ascribed to her
maid, Polly, and Polly, blushing to the
tips of her fingers, as it seemed. ac-
knowledged the compliments with
confused courtesy.
Betty poured the tea as she chatted
away and Polly was near by to see
that Capt. Lee as her mistress guest
wanted for nothing.
The table was spread with the deli
cacies of the season, which told Capt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

The conversation now drifted 70
other subjects, and Capt Lee was most
pleasantly entertained by his fair host
ess.
He knew that Betty Logan was in
tensely loyal TO the cause of the col
onies; but out of respect for her APP
parent helplessness her property had
not been disturbed, though on several
occasions several spies had been
tracked to it.
Her only servants were Peter and a
housemaid as loyal as her mistress, and
with these Betty, the fair rebel, in
babited the little home near the Hud-
son in almost open defiance of the sol
diers of the king.
Fond Of music, Capt. Lee importuned
his hostess for a song, and, rising, Betty
swept to the instrument in one corner
of the coy parlor.
"What are your favorites, captain"
she asked, with a sly look over her
shoulder.
'Washington's Retreat for one, y
sEd the officer with a light laugh as he
mentioned a song at that time popular
in royalst circles in New York.
The cheeks of Betty Logan flushed
and her fingers swept the ivory keys as
if impelled by magic.
you don't sing that, suppose, con-
tinued the captain.
81 am here to entertain you and
'Washington's Retreat shall be given
according TO request"
In another moment the melodious
voice of the girl seemed to fill the house
as she sang the piece which had re-
ceived encore after encore in the the
aters wherever the British held sway
Capt. Lee listened like one entranced
and his gaze followed her every move
ment like one enraptured.
perhaps you have heard this" said
BETTY, as the last note died away, and
forthwith she started up with a rollick-
ing cowboy air such as the wild ma
RAIDERS of the Neutral Ground were
wont to sing when out on their forays.
It was full of the most rebellious
sentiment, and some of it's pointed al
lusions to King George drove the color
from Capt Lees face.
But he was not in position to grum
bic, for had not Betty sang a real roya
air" He sat mutely and listened as the
song crcpt on and on, the girl seeming
20 take delight in tingling the ears Of
her relocated guest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

The Imprisonment of Capt. James
would naturally interfere with the
pleasures of the coming day, but when
the morning of the Fourth came there
were no traces of regret on the fair
rebels face.
At ten o'clock Peter, who had been
sent to certain point from which the
road leading to New York was visible
for long distance, came back with a
broad grin on his face.
Il was thinking, Miss Betty, what a
nice thing it would be if we could just
contrive to exchange Capt. Nolan for
Capt. Lee
The girl seemed to start.
what nonsense, Peter!' she eX-
claimed. "Whatever put that idea into
your head?"
at just walked in," smiled the man.
"YOu see, they're equal in rank and
Captains BOTH" broke in the girl,
looking across the porch from the open
door. These Utopian schemes cont
always come out successful
VERY well, just give it for what it
is worth" and Peter bowed himself out
of the girls presence, and Betty was
alone again.
What a good guesser Peter is she
smiled to herself. Surely have not
betrayed myself, and no one, l hope,
has let the cat out of the bag. I'll just
give Peter credit for good guessing,
that's ALL" and she went to her bou-
doir to dress for the officers reception.
The old-fashioned clock in the wide
hallway was striking II when a hand
some young officer in the somewhat
hashy uniform of the Royal Dragons
one of the crack regiments in the king
service, drew rein in front of the house
and dismounted
His riding boots were polished to per
lection and he had brushed from them
the few flecks of mud they had encoun.
tered on the way up. He looked as
suringly at the house, with its pretty
flower beds on the lawn and the trel-
Used porch, upon which stood a rock
ing-chair, Miss Betty's favorite seat
Throwing the lines over post, to await
| Peters attention, the young captain
| sauntered towards the house, and just
as he mounted the steps vision of love
liness appeared.
Miss Betty was simply but tastefully
dressed and looked very pretty thus ar
rayed.
She smiled cordial welcome to tn,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

II don't think there is any doubt
about the Indians progressing in civil
ization," remarked the professor.
Il haven't had very extensive op-
portunities for observation" replied
the prim lady, but the fact that none
of the Indians l ever saw were in the
habit of eXpectorating on the floors of
street cars or of using profanity in
public leads me to think that they have
gotten a very good start."-Washing-
ton Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01
Good Eating.

THAT was a queer story about e
man in Minnesota being freed by
wolves while on his way to be married"
said the shoe clerk boarder.
Most remarkable exhibition of ami
NAL intelligence l know Of" said the
Cheerful Idiot.
animal intelligence"
YES; they must have realized how
tender he would be at that time. In
dianapOlis Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Miss Oldgirl with assumed indigna-
tion)-Do you know, girls, man-an
utter stranger to me-hfted his hat and
bowed to me on the street to-day, and
when I ignored him he actually fol-
lowed me!
Miss Slyboots-Some of those beg
CARS are persistent fellows. - Town
Topics,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

"A rolling stone gathers no moss my
son.
The elder remarked. with a frown
THE moss-back vocation" the younger re-
Piled
SIS the most overcrowded in town"
philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Stranger (after an eXamination)-
Well, doctor, what do you think? Have
1 the govt?
Great Physician--Hem! Er-what is
your income?
Twelve hundred year"
"No. You've got a sore foot."-N. Y.
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

~ country along the
Il uo'oh where 'n i,, cowboys ana SKIN
ncI9 ''' '''''' d H. ''o'' Oh '"' Por'Il
ol r., me' tl'''S''"I niue nome
was nan sun ""'I"r" 'N VINES
e""V i|i''u ~ eol'p'i "e[ 'lIIn
"S",T' enc e''''' "l "n''h was hflSIl-
t TI'ru ~ 'I'' "'"( S''ID S'e ""rt' III one
II" ''' 91i' i''''' d Ir'''i Sie ""u uNl Iea'
w '''' '','' ~ ''''l'' an" d. SI'r III ,'u
" - 80 ~. oe'''i' d man a. 'ie 'us'
This man, a person whom the girl
could trust. had Just delivered the mis-
sive, and while reading if BETTY had
become obiiyious to his presence.
It's bad news, Peter" said She. adj
ranciug a step and looking down into
the mans face.
"Another victory for the kings men,
Miss Betty?"
"That is not exactly it. 1t wasn't
much of a battle. Nolan wrftcs-'
The man interrupted the reading
with a sudden exclamation.
THE letter is from Capt. Nolan.
thcn?''
Yes, and he is a prisoner in New
York.
"Ihat's bad. / know how he will
chafe in confinement. for he wasn't
born to rust out behind stone vaIIt
But when they exchange him"
"That's lust the difficulty. Peter
When they exchange him. You may
well say that, They will not exchange
Nolan for an officer inferior in rank.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

"You may talk as you like" said the
solid citizen, but there was one good
thing about the gladiatorial fights of
olden times"
what was that?"
1.-The loser never had a chance to talk
to the papers and explain why he lost
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01
Their Occupation.

Mrs. Brown am the mother of
seven boys. Do you wonder that am
a bread maker?
Mrs. Jones-I am the mother of seven
girls. Do you wonder that l am
match maker?-N. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Jill-The fools are not all dead yeti
Bill-What's the matter, old MANI
Are you contemplating matrimony, too?
-Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

''Smithers seems immensely proud
of his wife"
well, he has much to be proud of.
She weighs 800 pounds.
Commercial Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Freddie, why did you drop the baby
on the tioor?"
"Well, l heard everybody say it is
bouncing baby, and l wanted to see it
bounce. It'll
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Biggs with effusion) -Hailoa, Whit
fie, is that you? 1 heard you were
drowned.
Whifie with sadness)-No, it was
my brother.
Biggs (thoughtlessly)-What pity.
-Tit-BitS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Hc-Do hurry, Molly, the train leaves
in 20 minutes.
She (absent-mindedly) - Don't be
cross, Jack; it's such bad form to be
on time-N Y Truth
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

THE worm will turn" It's truly said,
For frequently you see,
He comes to where some one has spread
Fresh tar around a tree.
L. A. W. Bulletin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

81 wonder" said the pathological
boarder, why fight is called a scrap?"
Because it is a broken peace" the
cheerful idiot explained, with his usual
mptitude.-Indianapo Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

She-Who is that man that's giving or
ders and tearing around like mad?
Proprietor-Oh, he? That's my ST.
lent partner.--N. Y. Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Each year when the red rose is blooming
Sweet seal to my chapters of Woe
I tell the old tale of my loving,
And Daphne again answers: No"
Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

81 hear that Judge Buckets is study
ing mind reading" said the lean law
yer,
IF that is the case" said the fat law
yer, II am going to leave town before
get arrested for contempt. Indian
apolis Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Mr., Softleigh-AIiss Lightleigh-er-
Hazel, l love you, May l hope that
some day you will return my love?
Hazel-Ill do that now. Be sure and
take it away with you. Odds and
Ends.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

She had a pretty turned-up nose,
A turned-up hat of brown;
And well, l had turned-up toes,
Because l was turned down.
Town Topics,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Checkerly-Poor Algy! He's so how
wildly defawmed!
Stripes-Defawmed?
Checkerly-Yaas, poor boy; his eyes
are so pwominent that he can't wear
a mOnocle!-PhiladeIph Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Howsoe-What is the best way to
keep your friends? Treat them kind.
ly2
Comsoe-No. Often.-Brooklyn Life,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Alice-What, you, an advocate of
"woman's suffrage" going to marry?
Miss Prim-Yes,
Alice-Well, didn't think you would
carry your hate of the men as far as
that.-N. Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01

Dobson-Can your daughter play the
piano?
Subbubs (wearily) i don't know
whether she can or not, but she does.
-Tit-BitS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-07-01
A NEEDLESS QUESTION.

Parson Jones-'Rastus jackson, will
yo' hab dis woman TO yo' welded wife?
Erastus-Cose l will. OATS what !
come fo.-Detroit Free Press.
Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-02-11
DEATH Of JOSEPH DUFFY.

Member of the Fourth Delaware Oldest
Letter Carrier in Point of Service in the
city.
Latter Carrier Joseph Duffy died on
Friday Of pneumonia after weeks
illness, at his residence. No. 1902 Poplar
street. One week ago to. day he was
feeling badly and was urged to go
home, but he worked that day. The
next day he was unable to be out. He
was married twice. anu leaves Two
children by his first wife and two by
his second wife, who survives him.
His son William lives in California,
and the other children, one boy and
two girls live hero. Mr.. Duffy was in
his 56th year.
He was born IN Philadelphia, hut
came to Wilmington when boy. He
enlisted in the Fourth Delaware Regi-
ment in August, 1862, and served until
June 18th, 1864. On that day in the
assault upon the enemy's lines before
Petersburg. Va, he was wounded in
the head and had to retire from
service. He rosa to the positions of
corporal and color guard OF the regi-
ment. He was member of du Point
Post, G. A. r., having filled all the
positions in the post and at the time
of his death was itH qunrtermaster. He
is the fifth member of du Pont Post 10
die since tho first of the present year,
the nther members being Capt George
A. LeMaistre. Madison Case, Thomas
S. Hampton and William p. Voshell.
In point of service Mr.. Duffy was
the oldest letter carrier In tine city.
He had been engaged in the govern
ment service either as clerk or letter
carrier for 26 years. After the close
OF the war he went into the pos.oflice
under Postmaster Arthur Il. Grim
shaw. For two years when Joseph Barr
was postmaster he was out of the post
office, but returned again under Post.
master James Lewis. in Grants ad.
ministTation, and has been there ever
| since.
Mr.. Duffy was a r.ember of the
Official board OF St. paul's M. T..
Church and class leader in the
church. His funeral took place on Mon
day.
This ia the homeiy tribute paid Mr..
Duffy by Peter b. Ayars of the Custom
House: 'Joe Duffy was goou man.
There never was anything mean OF
narrow minded about Joe Dulfy.''