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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11
''YAP."

I've got little yaller dog, a wuthless sort
er chap,
That jest amt good fer nuthin' but ter eat
and sleep and ''yap."
Fer all round gen raj uselessness, I never
see his beat
And yet he makes more fuss and noise than
all the farm complete.
There amt a mite er sense inside that yaller
hide er his,
And as he amt no good, he likes to poster
them that is.
The critters all despise him but there amt
one but feels
A little bit Uneasy when he's "yappin' "
round their heels.
Yer see, he loves ter sneak around behind
'em, out er sight.
And give sudden snap and snarl, as if he
meant ter bite;
OF course, they know it wouldn't hurt and
only means to scare,
But still it worries EN- ter know the little
cuss is there.
And if they do git nervous like and try ter
hit him back
He swells up so with pride it seems as if his
skin would crack,
And he's ten times wuss than ever, so they
find it doesn't pay,
But let him keep on ''yappin' till he's tired
and goes away.
1nere IOIS Oh people DullI ike Illll y CT see
'em everywhere
Who, cause they amt no use themselves,
can't somehow seem to bear
Ter see another Teller rise, but in their
petty spite
And natural meannesss snarl and snap,
and show they'd like ter bite.
They don't come out in front like men and
sQuarely speak their mind,
But like that worthless yaller pup, they're
hangin' round behind.
They're little and contemplate, but II yer
make slip
1t must be bothersome to know they'll take
that chance ter nip
But there, perhaps it isn't right ter mind
EN- after all,
Perhaps we orter thank the Lord our souls
aren't quite so small
And they, with all their sneakin' ways
must be, ! rather guess,
The thorns that prick yer fingers, round the
roses er success,
Fer when Yer come ter think of II, they
never bark until
A fellers really started and good ways up
the hill
So, if l was Climbin up ter fame, wouldn't
care a rap,
But I'd think l was somebody, when the
ours begun to "yap."
Joe Lincoln. in l.. A. W. Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

Select oranges with perfect skins,
wipe them with Il damp cloth and weigh
them. Peel The fruit by taking the skin
off in quarters and then cut it into
straws. CC1@r the cut pee! with hot
water and let it cook Is mlnu:es. Drain
If the water and again covrr the peel
with hot " a.er and boil until .he straw $
are tender. Meanwhile put lato a pre-
serving kettle the weight OF the fruit
in granulatec sugar and squeeze over it
the juice of the orange. Put tile kettle
over the back of the fire Where the
sugar will slowly dissolve. Wien the
liquid boils PUT in the cooked asraws
aud boil 90 minn:es. Put the pes! into
Jelly glasses and when it is cold ct1.er
Good housekeeping.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

'Black Jack" Percival, who was a
naval captain before the war, once
brought a cargo OF Spanish jacks home
in a man-of-war. He was in Spanish
waters when the jacks were given to
the United States by Spain, and was
orderd to bring them out in his ship.
II made him verj' angry, but he got the
beasts aboard and sailed for New York
When he came through the narrows She
guns had been rolled back, and out of
every port there stuck Il jacks head.
Thus deci<ed out and without salute
he came 20 his anchorage. The admiral
commanding sent posthaste to demand
why Capt Percival had not saluted. ~
didn't salute was the doughty cap
tain's answer, because | couldn't. !
had two men twisting every jacks tail,
but not id one of them would
bray."-Chicago Chronicle.
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1, | could not

times [ would get so blind, could not
see for several minutes.
could not stand very long without
feeling sick and vomiting could not
breathe a long breath without scream
ing, my heart panied so.
l also had female weakness, inflam.
nation of ovaries, painful menstrual
ton, displacement of the womb, itch
ing of the external parts. and ulcera-
ton of the womb. have had all these
complaints.
The pains 1 had to stand were some
thing dreadful. My husband told me
to try bottle of Lydia E. Pinkham's
medicine, which did, and after taking
it for while, was cured. No other
kind of medicine for me as long as you
make Compound. l hope every woman
who suffers will take your Compound
and be cured. -MRs. j. S. MCGILLAs,
113 Kilburn avenue, Rockford, III.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11
AS TO THE FASHIONS.
Tailor Explains How Clothes Must
he Built to BE in STYLE


The tailor stood the man up on the
block and then stood off across the
loom to study the coat from a little
distance. After two or three minutes
of reflective observation he shook his
head and took a look at it from another
direction. Then he came closer, pulled
it down little here, pulled it up a little
there, and shook his head again.
What idiot made that coat?" he
asked, at length.
Don't you like it?'' returned the man
on the block. very naturally offended at
the question.
The tailor shrugged his shoulders ex-
pIessively.
"Oh, if the man makes no pretense of
doing fashionable work." he said, "it
will pass.
but what's the matter with ito" de-
manded the man on the block.
"Everything," replied the tailor
There is the collar, for instance"
Collar roared the man On the block
"Why. that lies around my neck as snug
and even as anyone could wish"
NO doubt answered the tailor.
Then if you will turn to the glass you
can see the absurdity of the back"
After careful inspection the man on
the block announced that it looked to
HIM as smooth as a board.
There isn't wrinkle in it" he said.
VERY likely" responded the tailor
"And then" he added, there is the
GROWING absurdity of the body of the
coat and the way it hangs when but
toned"
ITS perfectly comfortable, not too
loose and doesn't wrinkle" protested
the man on the block
"That is apparent to anyone" al
mitted the tailor.
Then what's the matter with il ."
why, priNcipally just the points that
l have enumerated" said the tailor. ITO
put it more briefly and in little palmer
language, | might say that, from the
standpoint of the present fashions, the
fault lies in the fact that it fits. What
YOU need if you are going into society
is coat that has been fitted o IN open
umbrella and that won't touch YOU any,
where except on the shoulders. If it
looks well on you, you may put il down
at once as decidedly out of date. Chi
cago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

One of the curiosities of nature il
known as plant atol. There are but
two or three C1 these known to scient-
lists. This ato4 is made up of a circle of
growing plants. They are found float
ing on the top of ponds or lakes. They
form "A hOop-shaped figure and are
loosely matted together at the roots,
which make a sort of cup or basin, to
which more or less vegetable matter
falls or floats. There is a sufficient
amount of nutrimCnt in this 20 keep the
plant growing As it increases, the
roots become longer and larger, and in
time the plant may anchor itself in the
soil at the bottom OF the pond. These
rings, after many years of accumula-
ton and growth, make what appear to
be small islands. 1t is the opinion of
certain scientists that islands may have
been formed in this manner. The roots
catch ali floating vegetables or animal
matter. Leaves collect and form mold,
and after awhile birds may drop plant
or tree seeds ON the little pod that floats
on the TO- of the water. These take root
and further assist in the growth OF
the little island. 1t may take centurie.
for the plant to come TO any size, but
with nature thousand years is but a.
yesterday.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

equivalent to a promotion of Biddy
also for the Mssourian, whose bony
frame had been built from the limestone
waters of his native state, was still a
partisan and protector of the sappy
youngster from northern Vermont
You are Canadian pony, and am
Eambletonian," said Robert; but i
we like to trot together, : guess the
other horses on this range will have to
take our dust"
The friendship between these two
men was founded on complementary
qualities, and only woman could
break it. The woman in this instance
was Miss Bell, the school-t teacher at the
Bend.
The burned child dreass the fire, but
bird Will return and again dash into
the flames. Roberts encounter with
the fair fence-cutter was like fitme to
the bird. He sought an introduction
and forthwith became a sutton for her
hand. Biddy, the only one in camp
who took it upon himself to criticse
any act of Roberts, demonstrated with
him.
You are a bird. aren't you?" said he:
''the girl mesmerizeG you once, she'll
bambooZIe you for twice, and bounce
you for three times. What do you mean
to do?'
81 mean to marry her if she will have
me-" replied Robert, simply. YES
know l told you plenty times that a
cowboy has no business to marry, and
that's right, but I'm an exception.
don't know how. and | don't know why,
but l know I'm hit hard. l got to have
her.
So Robert, big, hulking, 40 years old,
was in love for the first time in his
whole life. Il force and earnestness
avail, he should win.
Less forcefui. less earnest, half as
old, Biddy was in lie same plight. His
advice to Robert TO let the girl alone
was in good faith; he thought it the
best thing-for Robert, but he had a
bad case of physician, heal thyseif"
upon his hands. He, too, was resolved
to win and marry Miss Bell. He did
not say so to Robert, so hard is it for
most men to be open in a love affair,
and for a time Robert knew nothing of
1t. Everyone else saw it, and Scotty
told Biddy he had better stand from
under.
IF you lock horns with Robert" said
he, he'll get you down and walk all
over your frame" And ScOtty added
some reflections on the law of supply
and demand. "If there We're 90 school
ma'ams round here, you would not look
at one of them, but because there is
only one, you are fixing to get your
skin so plumb full of bullet holes that
the wind won't whistle as it blows
through"
Biddy laughed and went his way to
call upon Miss Bell and urge his suit.
And Robert went his way, which was
the sAme way, upon the came errand.
| do not know whether Miss Bell
gave to either man any manner of en-
enlargement, but as the deadshot is
said to add Il notch to the marks on his
pistol grip for each man he drops so it
is supposable that about this time this
young lady increased her list of re-
!ccted suitors by the names of these two
COWBOYS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11
olPHTHERIA AND CONTRACTION.
SOine simple Remedies TO Ward on
the Disease

inc Dlstnse.
Outbreaks of this dread disease are
becoming so common that it might be
well 10 sound note of warning to those
careful persons who are willing to take
he risk of death rather than destroy ar
ticles which have been used in the sick
room.
a few weeks ago, woman living in
the suburbs of New York had occasion
TO take from her store closet a comfort
able that had been used upon the bed
when one of her children had an attack
IF diphtheria last year. 1t was mild
case, and when the child recovered the
mother seemed not to realize that there
was need of very thorough fumigation
and clearing out. She put the comfort
able out on the clothesline, and after
it had been out for a week she brought.
it in and put it away, saying that she
thought it would be all right after
weeks airing. When the cold weather
made the use of the comfortable neces-
sary, she put it upon the bed of one of
the children, and week later there
was well-developed case of diphtheria
in the house.
Another case was traceable to the use
Of piece of red flannel which had been
used about a diphtherial patient. The
fnanel had been thoroughly washed
gnd put away. The following season
one of the members of the household
found the flannel. and, having need for
some strips, tore it up and used a por-
ton as a wrapping. A most malignant
case of this dread disease. followed by
the death of the sufferer, was the re-
suit.
A lad died of the same malady. He
was the son of a family in moderate cir
cumstances, and had just become the
loud posseSsor of a very handsome
oyercOat. 1t was late in the winter when
he died, and the coat was packed away
with his other belongings In the fall
the mother decided TO present the coat
TO the son of a neighbor who had been
one of the lads favOrite playmates. Ten
days after the first wearing of the coat
the boy was dead from diphtheria. In
stances of this sort might be related by
scores to show the danger of putting
away garments that have been worn by
the victims of this disease. However
much one may dislike to do it. there is
no alternative other than to destroy all
garments that may carry contagion.
and more than likely cause an outbreak
Of the trouble long after all fears have
been allayed.
1t has been suggested that upon the
first appearance of diphtheria in COM
munity the children be allowed to in
dulge freely in pineapple. This fruit
is said to contain an acid that is fatal
to the germs of the disease. and fire.
quent partaling of it may ward off
trouble or cure light attacks without
other treatment. Indeed, pineapple has
been employed with most beneficial re-
suits in cases where all ordinary rene
dies had proved unavailing.
At any stage of the illness give the
patient all of the juice that can be taken
with a-relish. If fresh fruit cannot be
obtained, the best quality of canned
pineapple may be used 1t is not
thought to be quite as good as the raw
fresh pineapple, but answers the pur-
pose very well, and has cured a number
CT cases that refused to yield to regular
remedies.-N. Y. Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

At lnterlaken. Switzerland, on the
deep alluvial soil deposited by the riv-
ers which came down from the great
Eerncse Overland, monastery and
hunnery We're founded in 1870. The
monks planted a grove of walnuts about
their buildings and long avenue CON
Meeting the cloistcr with the neighbor-
ing village of Aarmuehle. They had
learned from the east and south, no
doubt. the value of the rich. fruity oil
yielded by the walnuts, and to this day
It is pressed in quantities here and used
as substitute for olive oil. The wal
rut trees still survive, hoary with age,
picturesqueandvenerable, they now line
the fashionable promenade. Hoheweg,
where the whole world throngs to pay
homage to the Jungfrau, crowned with
her eternal SHOWS. To-day. within the
walls of the old closter. the present
kries Forester. of Interlallen. has es-
tablished L little plant school, where
all sorts o. seedlings are grown, 10 be
used in the work of protecting the
TANKS of the mountains against tor
rents from melted snow. Thus the
monks builded better than they knew,
and, in a certain sense, the modern for
ester here is their lineal successor.-St.
Louis Globe-Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

II Was zone in her kindest manner,
this rejection, and she had said to each:
Il am sorry this has occurred, but
since you have so honored me, you must
come to my wedding. am to be mar
ried next month in the church at Ham
mond. l shall really feel it if you do
not come"
And each man had promised to be
there.
1t had come to Roberts notice be-
fore this time that Biddy was his rival,
but with the hope and intention of sue
cess strong within him, he had been
affected differently from Scottys fore
cast. He went straight to Biddy, and
told him to go in and win if you can.
l don't want the girl unless l can get
her fair and hold her against all corners"
But when both had been refused,
each man thought the other was ac-
cepted, and each waited for the other to
breach the subject.
1t was a difficult time. There were
dark looks, but no explosion. They
avoided each other, and this little cloud,
no bigger than woman's hand, seemed
about TO cover the whole sky. Biddy
asked leave of absence, and got it. They
did not meet again until the wedding
day.
That day found Biddy still storming
at fate; but Robert, who had a simpler
and stronger nature, had put his own
disappointment behind him and was
looking forward with pride if not pleas
ure to his friends happiness.
What follows is in Roberts words:
81 got there early and took seat in
the back part of the church. Wanted
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

In order to assist the thousands of I'M
employed men in Chicago, the Working
mems Home, at AZ Custom House Place, has
established "a Free Labor Bureau, and is
prepared to furnish men to farmers and
others in all parts of the country without
expense to either. Employers applying
should state definitely as to the kind of
work, wages to be paid, and if railway fare
will be advanced. Address Labor Bureau,
Workingmen's Home, AZ Custom House
Place, Chicago, Ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

Mother-Claru, | don't like that Young
Mr.. Huggard coming here so often.
Clara (who likes Huggard but wishes
to give her mother different opinion)
Yes, ] am always glad when the time
comes for him to go.
Yes, l know why, too"
And why, Mr.. Clever"
Because he always kisses YOU at the
front door when he goes. The Graphic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

Maude-Do you knew, Mr.. Jenkins
tainted last night at the dance, and
would have fallen if l hadn't caught
him in my arms?"
Alice-Yes; | met him to-day. and
ne told me he had been suffering from
the effects of the grip.-Up-to-Date.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

He-I have never kissed you, Alice.
Would you cut my friendship if l stole
just one?
Sne-I might be tempted to, but 1 was
just reading about forgiving seventy
times seven offending. Goodness!
That's 490.-Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

they could
cure me but
failed to do
SO.
1 gave up
in despair
and took to
my bed. l
had dreadful
pains in my
heart,
fainting- IN
spells, w
sparks be- u
fore my
my eyes
and some
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11
UntversnIity of the Mushroom.

Mushrooms grow wild in all parts of
the earth, and are as plenty in Siberia
as in the tropics.-Chicago Times-Her-
I'D.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11
Specially Remember

That the Cleveland, Akron & Columbus R'y.,
is still selling round trip tickets between all
stations on its line, good going and returning
Sunday, at rate of one fare for the round
to c.. F. DAILY, General Passenger Agent,
Cleveland. 0.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

who has learned in whatsoever condition he
finds himself, Herewith to be content
RAMS Horn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

-Sachets are often made in the form
OF huge flowers, with the powder stored
lin the green muslin calyI.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

About half Il man $ time is taken up sign
ing petitions and protests-Atchison Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

Every real nice old lady should have her
picture taken with her Bible in her hands
1t gives the people an added respect for the
Eble.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

Over 400, 000cured. Why not let No-To- BAG
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 90, all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11
THE WRONG MAN.
BY G. Is. DUNHAM.

HEN our foreman
went away to the
Northwest tie TT j.
tory to find a cat
tie range unspoiled
by settlers, Rob
ert was put in
c h arge of t h e
ranch This was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

Just try Zoe box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic finest liver and bowel regulator made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

A man who will go block out of his way
to shake hands with everybody he sees is
no better friend than some who hardly take
time to speak ashington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

A man who weighs more than $50 pounds
pays the fiddler double price when he dances
-Atchison Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-11

1t takes hot fire to purify gold.-Ram's
Horn.
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A Wonderful Statement

From Mrs. McGilIas to Mrs. Pinkham.
think it my duty, dear Mrs. Pink
ham, to tell you what your wonderful
Compound has done for me-
l was dreadfully ill-the doctors said
Morris tribune., 1897-06-23

ear rings, with enormous stones, wnIIe
some wore in addition gold anklets,
ablaze with sapphires and emeralds.
The special ENJOYS not numbered
among the princes, followed the Indians
lin eleven 2-horse landaus from the
royal mews-all painted lake and ver-
million. The royal arms were on the
panels, royal crowns on the tops. A
gorgeous coachman reposed in each box,
clad in royal scarlet, white knee breeches
and silk stockings, his important head
bewigged with white horsehair, and
crowned with magnificent S-cornered
hat. decorated with ostrich plumes
The crowd now began to show more
eager interest in the approaching We
hicles, they were nearer and nearer to
the queen. Following the princes of
various thrones Of Europe came the
guard of honor--22 officers Of native
Indian cavalry corps-men of fne ply
sique, picturesque uniforms AMI strange
faiths. But for these the crowd had
but few eyes, for the commander-in-
chief, who followed behind them, none.
They could see the queens horses-it
was the queen at last.
A cheer broke forth that seemed to
shake the ground, renewed again and
sgain as her majesty's carriage ap-
preached. The famous eight Hanover
ian creams, cream in color, with long
tails, white, cold, almost fishlike eyes,
and pink noses, their names richly
Wovenywith ribbons of royal blue, were
now passing. Gorgeous they looked in
their new state harness. saddle cloths
Of royal blue velvet, with rich fringes of
bullion, the leather work red morocco
above and blue morocco beneath, gilt
tering everywhere with the royal arms.
The carriage in which her majesty
rode now came abreast. It proved to be
q carriage with a light running body,
built about quarter of a century ago,
and of which her majesty is known to
be very fond. The body was dark
claret, lined with vermillion, the mold.
ings outlined with beads of brass. Be-
side her majesty rode the Princess OF
Wales, opposite her majesty Princess
Christian.
At Temple Bar.
At Temple bar the royal procession
was met by the lord mayor and the city
officials.
The "vereve Good BveSWord' known