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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

,,ife and holm her fin the wee hit stock-
mos Get a real rood time auntv. dear /"
81 will child bu+ fool all o-Autter
with tbo sadness Of il Kinter off nv
feet Won know Then she trotted on
down +ba s+raat With the greot hand
hoxes bouncing like life nreseryers nm
dor bor arms She was inst in time for
tho train A LITTLE OFT Of breath and n
GOOD dooI o1ci+ed She sett1ad her he
Tnnciros in tbe end of her seat and he
ron f. take comfort
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
CHRISTMAS OBSERVANCEs.
Customs Handed Down to Us from
ByEOne Ages.

ByEOne Ages.
1t is an interesting fact that nearly
all of the present observances of the
sweet Christmas time which have been
handed down to us from bygone ages
are relics of heathenish barbarism.
The practice of decorating with ever
greens has been ascribed to various
sources. Decorating with flowers and
evergreens was a pagan manifesto
ton of rejoicing and worship. This
custom was also observed among ma
tons both of Gothic and Celtic origin.
a superstition among the votares of
Druidism was that houses decked with
evergreens in December would be Wis
tied by sylvan spirits and that the in
mates would be unnipped by the frost
and cold winds.
The mistletoe bough was held in ven
GRAFTON by the pagans, as it was like
wise respected by the Gothic and Celtic
nations. Among Celtic nations it is
known to have been an object of great
veneration. The ceremony of collect
ing it by the Druids was one of the
highest solemnity. 1t is sad that the
oaks on which it grew were sacred to
them. The reverence it inspired was
based upon the wonderful healing pow
ers it was believed to possess.
If hung up in the house it was consrd-
cred a guard against evil spirits.
Its introduction into Christmas fes-
rivals might be appropriate as
emblematic of conquests obtained
over the spirits of evil and dark
ness. The reverence of the mistle-
toe among the ancient Britons ap-
pears, however, to have been limited
only to that which grew on an oak.
whereas, the pearly berries, which
bring a blush to the cheek of the mod
ern maiden, may be gathered besides
from the hawthorne, lime and old an
pie trees as well as the Scotch and sill
yer fir. There existed a tradition that
the maid not kissed under the mistIe-
toe at Christmas would not wed within
year.
The 4ule log was considered by the
ancient Druids protection against evil
spirits. There were various superst;-
tons mingled with the ceremony of
lighting it. 1t had to be lighted with
clean hands in order to extract its viz
tues. 1t was deemed an evil omen if the
light went out during the night. The
Hule log is still kindled on Christmas
eve in various parts of England
Louisville Courier Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

II love them, every one" Rose said,
setting down fine plant. How is
this one?"
It's a beauty. VIII you take this
for ito" He threw $40 bill on the
counter.
That? Oh, not even half so much"
"ShucIs! You ought to deal with
city florist. I'd be lucky to get off
at SIS! My conscience will trouble
me, Miss Rose, if l pay less than $40.
Habit is strong. You won't spoil my
Christmas and my pleasure in giving
this to the little woman at lone, will
you?"
But I. too, have a conscience" Rose
laughed.
But mine is so tender, Miss Rose,
! and, honor bright, it's a sure thing
they charge awful; so that's all right
Maybe it would be better if you'd throw
! in button hole"
Yes, let me. You've been too gen.
erous, l feel that l cannot"
"TlI take violets and sprig of nut
meg"
And your friend. Won't you take
one for him?" She flushed again.
ITO JACKIE" glancing outside. Yes,
j but he's a surly old fellow, and I doubt
if he'll wear it. It's Jack Allen, you
know. Remember he went west five
years ago. l stumbled upon him at the
hotel-just got back"
Tom noticed how the girls white
hands tluttered as she tied up his vio-
let's, and then how she hesitated, and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

at last broke off white rose bud and a
scented leaf for his friend. He pinned
on his flowers, and waited while she
deity wrapped up the pot that held
the Christmas rose.
You hardly miss it from your pretty
window" he said.
I'D hoped to sell all these" she re-
piled, little break in her voice, but
it's getting late now. Tomorrow is
Christmas day"
so it is. Rose, come spend it with
US. Minnie is always so glad to see Old
friends. It's only two-hour run.
Can't you Gomez"
"Why, I'd like to- Christmas is so
sad, nowadays; so sad and dull"
Yes. Well, you see, Minnie has the
kids, and she's at home nearly always.
I'm on the road, you know. 1t would
help her, and she'd be glad l thought
of it, Let's see" He took slim black
book from his pocket. I've just the
number of miles here on this ticket.
1t won't be any good next year." tearing
out a bit of paper. You just use it,
and I'll go and send telegram to Min
ME" And before Rose could collect
her wits he had snatched up the flowers
and was gone, and there on the counter
lay the crisp $40 bill and railroad
ticket!
ITS like fairy visit" Rose laughed,
peering between the roses at the men as
they walked off. And he wouldn't
come in! l wonder why? He-oh. he
has the rose in his coat! Ny little
Christmas rose. wonder if he remem-
bers?"
The men were out of sight, and Rose
turned from her tiowery window, and,
snatching up the money and ticket hur-
rned into the little room at the back OF
the store.
1--WE found that recipe, Rosy. The
cheap fruit cake, you know" squeaked
a little voice.
"Oh, aunty, you can't do it. You
needn't to. Three eggs and not a shred
Of citron! Burn the recipe. You are
going to spend Christmas with Cousin
Serena, after ALL"
Rose Ellison!"
Eyes, I've been so lucky. I'm going
to the city, and Butyour train leaves
in an hour. Let's hurry aunty, else
you'll have to wait until tomorrow
afternoon"
ROSY, dear, I don't understand"
Rose caught the quaint little figure in
her arms. and kissed the puzzled face.
"You needn't. Just getready. You are
going in an hour. In the morning Tn
going to see Minnie Brown. I've had an
invitation. She's married. you know, to
Tom Wilkins-such a-there's the bell.
Do get yourself together, aunty."
Presently aunty entered the store
with big green veil over her queer bon
net and a bandboX on each arm, while
in one hand she carried a blue silk bag
and the other grasped an immense UNI
brella. Into the bag Rose dropped a
handful of coin, and kissing aunty's
flushed, withered old face hurried her
on. It'll be fine treat to me and
Screny, Rosy. But whatll you do to-
night?"
'Me? Oh, I'll stay with the minister's
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

and I can't recollect hearing Minnie
speak of her, but I'll send her word
That little woman shall have a good
time. Why, Jack, old fellow"
Jacks hand was on his friend shout
der. Don't Tom. It's going to be
pretty tough for me, old boy. Can't
you let me of? ,"
Let you off, with Minnie expecting
you? Not if know it, and Tom looked
very grave and earnest. You are not a
coward, are you, Jack? What's the
matter?"
I'm afraid I am, Tom, but if I must
go, help me all you call"
'To keep out of the poor little crea-
lures way? She looks harmless enough.
I'd be more afraid of Minnie's town
friends"
"You don't understand, Tom"
Then suppose you enlighten me?"
II used to know her in the old
days. She was everything to me. 1
reckon l was a fool, but couldn't tell
her So"
THAT you were a fool? Don't blame
you"
"No; that T-that-she-tha We"
Exactly" Tom nodded.
$50 l sent her a bunch of Christmas
roses like these" He touched one of
the nodding white flowers tendcrly.
Like that in your buttonhole?"
eyes. I sent them on Christmas eve
five years ago tonight. And there
was foolish note with them asking her
if she loved me to wear them to the
Dwight's party"
"And she didn't wear them?"
"She didn't even go, and I, fool that L
was, went TO see why. Her aunt was to
90 with her-I had ordered a carriage
There were lights all about the house
\ dim one was in the parlor. l used
often to 90 to the French window that
opened on the veranda and save wait
ing at the hall door. That night the lace
curtains were drawn across the win
dow, but the blinds were open. l was
about to push the window open when
l saw Rose seated on Il sofa across the
room. She wore bright loose-looking
dress, and her face was pale and earnest.
Beside her" He stopped a moment
and loosened his collar. Then he went
on: Beside her on the sofa sat Rex
Hill-you recollect young doctor who
used to be with old DR.. Bellamy?"
Tom nodded. He had forgotten Rex
Hill, but that didn't matter.
well, he Nlt there talking to her and
holding her hand, and presently she
burst out crying and-and-my eyes
burned so I couldn't see very well, but
her head went down on his breast, and
I reckon l was wild, mad. The next
l knew I was on train that was speed
ing westward, and the Christmas sun
was rising"
Tom blew his nose; Jack covered LIS
face with his hands. There was little
stir among the bandboXes behind them,
and hand in a gray cotton glove was
laid on Jacks shoulder.
"Oh sir" squeaked a small, mouse
like voice, that was the night her father
died. DR.. Bcllamy was sick and he sent
for the Young man. I was there, spendi
ing Christmas. 1t was a stroke-so sud !
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

She meets me at the door
Each evening with a smile that's sweet
and mellow
Your supper's waiting; come right in, 20,
poor,
Dear. tired felloww
But l know just what this means,
For we've struck the Christmas scenes;
new red hat,
And the likes o. that
That's just what the dear one means)
She marks my frowning brow
CTS sweet to have a woman to adore
YOU'D
And says: II know your head must ache
and now
I'm going to rub 1t for you!
(But I know just what that means,
For we've struck the Christmas scenes;
A dress. hat.
And the likes o. that
That's just what the dear one means0
ATLANTA Constitution.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

less elms that lined the street of the
little southern town.
IF the sun would come out, or even
If it would rain! One likes to see some
thing going on, even if the something
Is unpleasant. Things seem to have
come to a sort of standstill. [ wish we
we're at home with Minnie and the kids.
She's the sort of person to keep you
from missing the sunshine, and that"
Jack Allen laughed. You are in
love with your wife, Tom, that's all"
81 shouldn't be surprised. You'll I'M
derstand why, when you see her.
wrote her that you were coming. Why,
hello, here's bright spot at last!
Look at those Christmas roses! How
white they are! My mother used to
love them so, and Minnie does. Come
in, Jack, and I'll get a pot for Minnie.
Whose place is it?" gIancing up at the
came above the hower-flled window
Rose Ellison. Why, let's see. We
used to know her, Jack. Don't you
recoiIect? She was one of the school
girls graduated with Minnie-pretty
girl, too. Come in"
Thank you, I'll wait here. Want a
agar. Flowers and Ok friends are not
ia my line" Jack said.
Tom glanced at his friend, who began
70 tumble with a cigar case, his back
20 the beautiful window. "Surly old
bachelor, Ell? More's the pity" he said
as be opened the door and went in.
4 trim little lady stood behind the
counter. Her cheeks were a good deal
alGshed, and a curious, wistful light
-sh0ne in her pretty blue eyes. She
'Nas trying 10 compose herself.
why, Miss Rose, I'm glad to stumble
'TPon an old friend. How do you do?
Minaie'll be glad to hear from you.
-GfoppeS to get a pot of your pretty
Cnristnss roses for her" Tom talked
ON, and all the time his bright eyes
were taking in the details of the little
shop. Presently a sort of pain began
10 grow in his big, kind heart. Pretty
usose had come to this-to the wearing
of'taded. mended gowns and the selling
of needles and pins and flowers. They
ege che prettiest roses ! ever saw" he
went On, land | want the very biggest
and sweetest for Minnie's Christmas
@tfl,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

What do you know of Julius Caesar?"
was a question at a recent school ex-
animation.
He wrote elementary Latin works
for the lower FORMS" was the written
rep!y.-Household World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Pollywog-I suppose it will be pretty
quiet in the Klondike all winter.
Jouydog don't know; ex-
pect there will be a good many things
turn up there.
Pollywog-What?
ollydog-Toes.-Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

- That's scarcely orig
inal, still it'll go.
rs lust what l wanted to say, you'll admit,
And it's easier far than to write one to fit
Twas the night before Christmas and Dick
was in bed,
When he heard light step on the roof
overhead.
And a rattle of boots in the chimney, and
knew
II was Santa. so down the front stairway
he flew
And peeped in the parlor and there, sure
enough.
Was that little old gentleman, rudy and
bluff,
With his thick bushy whiskers and jolly red
nose,
And the pack that he carries wherever he
goes.
But his dress, well, what student of story
book lore
Saw Santa Claus dressed in a sweater be-
fore?
Or in trousers of plaid. while the stockings
he sported
Were the kind Anglomaniacs lately We
Called golfers" In short. his attire was
so queer.
Dicks gasp of surprise reached the old
fellows ear.
Come in" said he. kindly, Il really would
like
TO have some one to talk to. Say, how do
! strike
Your critical eye? Aren't these golf stock
ings nice?
/ fancy that they cut considerable ice.
What! Surprised at my slang? l don't
know why you should be,
ECs strange how the people have misunder-
stood me.
I'm not the old fossil the story books state;
III have you to know that I'm right up-to-
date.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

What makes them refer to race
horses as flyers CharIey?" inquired
young Mrs. Torkins.
And after profound contemplation
her husband answered: Il don't know
unless it's because riches have wings"
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
The Only Wnr to Learn.

How did you learn to skate" little
boy was asked.
Oh" was the innocent but signifi-
cant answer, "by getting up every time
fell down" -Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Vigilant-Jedge, this makes tn fifth
time tn blamed rope has broke.
Judge-Wall, let him go. This har
community cant afford t waste any
more valuable hemp on sech a wuthless
cuss es Pete-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
His Natural Protector.

Il never let my husband go to a
church bazar without me-"
"Why not?"
because those other women would
sell him every useless and expensive
thing In the pIace."-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
He Was All Right.

They say that the Italian count she
married turned out to be an organ
grinder"
"Well at any rate he had a handle to
his name. "-Brookly Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Rev. DR.. Prmrose-You say if you had
a good suit of clothes you would be able
to make a living?
Weary Raggles-Yes, sir. Den dey
wudn't chase me away from de free
lunch.-N. Y World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
A Fading Impression.

What was that man to whom you
bowed just now?"
II can't remember what his name is,
but il seems to me used to be engaged
to him."-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Did your cook leave you without no
tice?"
mot exactly. We heard the explO-
sion. Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Would you work if you had
chance?"
Madam, it is against my principles to
have anything to do with games of
chance."--N. y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

why is it," asked the philosopher
chat misfortunes never come singly?"
Cant say" replied the other man,
"unless it is that, on account of the
reception they get, they're afraid to
travel alone ~. Y. journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
Her Loss Was His Gain.

Bullett-Lambely made $4,000 by
single transaction in oil yesterday.
Bearett-Is it possible? How did he
manage it?
Bullett-A rich aunt of his tried to
start fire with a can of it.-Chicago
News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

There are things in this world more
valuable than money, my son.
Il know it. That's the reason l want
money to buy them with. "-Detroit
Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

at may seem queer, but get the most Ct
my holiday JOY the day after Christmas.
"Hows that"
"I'm so glad to be alive after eating SC
much dinner the day before. "-Chicagc
Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

SIS it true that MIR. Jones talks like
book?" she asked.
Yes he replied; like one of these
ungrammatical dialect novels. Chi
cago Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Mother-Do you think Mr.. Harvey is
nice young man?
Beatrice-Why, yes, mamma. Hes
been engaged to six of the SWEETEST girls
III the city.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Bill Collector (authoritatively) i
wish to see Mr.. Neverpay Immediately,
Shrewd Seryant--You cant see him
now. He's gone to bed, so we can wash
his fannels.-N. y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

He-I told your father that we ex-
pected to be married next month, and he
was wild.
She-What did he say?
IIe-He wanted to know why we
couldn't make it next weck.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

"Hit am er mistake" said Uncle Eben
"ter hab yoh merry Christmas in sech
way dat yoh can't hab er happy New Year
case OBJ de worry bout de bills. Washing
ton Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Editor wrote it survey" You
have it "scurvy."
Proof Reader-It's about Alaska.
What's the ditference?-N. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

How do you keep your cat
So sleek and fat?
"Why. that's the least of labors.
We only have to keep
Him here to sleep,
He boards round with the neighbors."
CHICAGO Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

Physiclan-Put out your tongue.
Patient-Oh, doctor, no tongue can
do Justice to the torments am suffer
'nE.-Euquire Within.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

1T is true can't sing very we'll, said
the cat that had just swallowed the
canary, but have good deal OF music
in me, all the Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

''Variety's the spice Of life"
You cannot rea rrange it.
Even a hundred-dollar bill
Is no good till you change 1t.
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

1t surely would suppress for good
The stage obscuring bonnet,
II the Chicago maiden should
Put her foot down upon II.
Harlem Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23

THAT man Nibley isn't to be trusted.
He'd take advantage of you quicker
than a wink if he saw a chance to do
So"
How do you know that?"
81 overheard him and his wife in an
argument last night, and when he saw
that she was getting ahead of him he
yelled: Look out! There's mouse!'
Cleveland Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-23
BLIND LOVE.

Daughter-Papa, did you know nam.
ma long before you married her?
Papa-No, l didn't know her until
long after we were married.-Up-to-
Date
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-16

60, to $34, 3S7, 297 go in 1896, or an in
crease of $11 ,493, Ala, 40.
1T may be urged that even il the
revenues of the government were suffi-
cient to meet it's ordinary expendi-
lures during the past three years the
gold reserve would still have been in
sufficient to meet the demands upon it,
and that the bonds would necessarily
have been issued for it's repletion. Be
this as it may, it is clearly manifest
without denying or affirming the cor
rectness of such contention, that the
debt would have been decreased in at
least the amount of the deficiency and
business confidence immeasureably
strengthened throughout the country.
Congress should promptly correct
the existing condition. Ample reven-
ues must be supplied, not only for the
ordinary expenses of the government.
but for the prompt payment of liberal
pensions and the liquidation of the
principal and interest of the public
debt. In raising revenue, duties
should be so levied upon foreign pro-
ducts as to preserve the home market.
so far as possible, to our own produc-
ers, to revive and increase our domes-
tic and foreign trade and develop min
ing and building and to tender to labor
in every field of useful occupation the
liberal wages and adequate rewards
to which skill and industry are Justly
entitled. The necessity of the passage
Of tariff law which shall provide am
pie revenue need not be further urg-
ed. The imperative demand OF the
hour is the prompt enactment of such
a measure, and to this object 1 earn
estly recommend that Congress shall
make every endeavor. Before other
business is transacted let us first pro-
vide sufficiently revenue to faithfully
administer the government without
the contracting Of further debts to the
continued disturbance Of our finances.
WILLIAM M'KINLEY.
Executive Mansion, March Is, 1897
San Antonio daily light. [volume] (San Antonio, Tex.) 1886-1907, 1897-03-16
SHEEP BONE IN A MANS LEG.
Heroic Attempt to Save q Mans Leg
from Amputation.

Heroic Attempt to Save MANS Leg
from Amputation.
Last January F. H. Mayer, a young
engineer at the Carbide works, Niagara
Falls, sustained q compound fracturc
of the left leg through the bursting OF
an air drum. DIR. William H. Hodge, of
the Falls cared for him, but after time
he became convinced that the bones
would not unite, owing to the extensive
tearing Of the flesh and the shattered
condition of the ends of the tibia. On
January 20 he called DR.. De Witt G..
Wilcox, Of Buffalo, in consultation.
Or. Wilcox suggested a longer trial OF
the treatment then being used with tho
hope that union of the bone might take
place. If it did not, he suggested that
an attempt be made to graft in Q piece
Of bone before amputatlon be resorted
to. Eventually the patient was removed
to the Lexington Heights hospital, Buzz
falo, where he was prepared for the
operation. The patient was chloro-
formed, the ends of the bone were
served off at distance from the seat
of injury as would insure their being
wedl covered with healthy periosteun
the covering which protects and nour-
ishes the bone. The interval between
the ends OF bone thus trimmed was five
inches. All the injured periosteum
which could be saved along that inter
vening space was carefully preserved.
While the patient was undergoing
this operation there was conducted in
an adjoining room an operation Of al
most equal interest. A live, healthy
sheep one year old was chloroformed
and a shaft of bone over five inches in
length was removed from it's back leg
(tibia). immediately upon the removal
of the bone from the sheep it was care
fully adjusted in the "bed" of the mems
leg, which had just been prepared for
its reception. The flesh was then close
ly sewed over the engrafted bone, the
leg made immovable in a plaster of
paris cast and the man put to bed. The
sheep bone is smaller than the section
of tibis removed from the mans leg,
but In the peculiar processes Of nature,
in which each need is supplied, the bone
will grow to this size If the operation is
successful