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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
eace upon Won" he said. coldly. ana

peace upon you" he said, coldly, and
Don Xavier Macia turned in his chair.
who are you and what do. you
want?"
''Do not talk too loud" said the Wis
itor, pushing back the cowl from ms
face. who am 1? See for yourself"
The captain general gave a start of
terror and his face blanched. 1t was
Berceo, the insurgent chief, who stood
before him.
Listen to me, senior, and I'll tell you
what l want. You have offered 5000
for my head. See, 1 have brought 1t
myself and claim the money"
Berceo stepped nearer and drew from
under his cloak long native knife.
81 can't very well carry Mexican dol
lars. l will take Spanish bank notes.
Hurry"
Gen. Macia ground his teeth in rage,
but dared do nothing except obey. HIS
knew well the character of the man he
was dealing with. From desk near by
he counted out the equivalent of S40.-
900 in Bank of Spain notes and handed
them to the rebel leader who began to
back toward the door. Good day,
senor," he said, politely. and sprang
out. A guard at the end of the nall
tried to restrain him, but Berceo GU,
him down with the knife, and then
throwing off his monks garb, he
reached the street and made good hls
escape.
That same night grandfather sat
smoking on his wide veranda which
looked out upon the bay. One or two
acquaintance from the neighboring
compounds had dropped in for chat,
but by ten o'clock he was alone again.
AS he sat dreamingly gazing out at the
twinkling lights on the ships at anchor,
he heard step on the stairway behind
him; he thought it was his Chinese
servant. Soon, however, a familiar
voice spoke:
"Senor, excuse the intrusion"
He turned around, and there stood
his former clerk, Juan Aguado.
"Why, Juan, what pleasure! But
how you startled me! Come, sit down
and tell me all about yourself"
Aguado smiled. "Are we quite alone,
senor?" he asked; glancing around fur
lively.
Yes, entirely so; the servants have
gone to bed"
"Well, then, you want to know all
about myself. l can tell you in word
I am Berceo."
NV grandfather was a cool man,
Come inside, it's damp here" he said
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
ANXIOUS TO PLEASE.
The Faithful servant Was Eager to
Obey Directions and Wanted
Then. Explicit.

a Woodward avenue man. who looks
after large business interests, hired a
new coathman recently. He came
highly recommended and was conf
IDENTIFY depended upon to mset all the
requirements of his position. He has
snug quarters in the second story of
the barn building, and this is connected
with the sleeping apartment of his en-
rlcyer by private telephone line.
Tom" said the man of the house
the other evening, whats the time by
your watch?"
Its 7:30, sir"
Right to the minute" he agreed, as
he snapped his gold repeater. Now. /
must leave on an early train in the
morning, and | want you to call me at
four. It's very important, understand.
Can | depend on you, Tom?"
Yes, sir. All have to do is to set my
mind on it. | can awaken at any time.
-Four o'clock it VIII be, SIR
About 80 the man of the house was
startled from a sound and invigorating
sleep by the telephone bell whirring
away like buzz-saw moving through
knot. In his alarm, he feared all
kinds of trouble, and hurried to the
phone
Hello, Tom he shouted; whats
the matter? Barn afire:''
"No, sir; just"
"Burglars?"
80, no; /"
anything wrong with the horses?'
''No, sir. | wanted to ask whether to
call you by sun or railroad time. De
troit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
what Kissing Signifies

Kissing means different things, ac-
cording to where you happen to be at
the time. In West Africa the natives
hiss when they are astonished, in the
New Hebrides when they see anything
beautiful. The Basutos applaud IA pop
ular orator in their assemblies by hiss
ing him. The Japanese, again, show
their reverence by hiss, which has
probably somewhat the force of the
hush" by which we command silence.
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

o'Brien-And SO Jaykers is proud av
his DESCENT, is he?
McTurk-Yes; he is terribly stuck up
about it.
O'Brien-Well, begorra, Olive bit av
a DESCENT meself to boast about. Oh
descended four stories wanst whin the
ladder broke and niver SPILLED a
brick!-Baltimore Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
SOLVING THE FUTURE WEL1
FARE OF THE CONTINENT.
the Fertile Prairies of
Western Canada.

The rapid progress that is being made
in the settlement of the fertile prairies
Of western Canada is Leading to the in
vestigation of its resources by those
interested in having provision made for
those living in the crowded east, for
those who have been struggling for
years on impoverished farms, for the
renter who is unable any longer to bear
up under the strain imposed by the
landlord, and for the farmer who I'M
able to purchase farms for his sons in
his own neighborhood has to look
around for lower priced lands. The in
yestSgation shows that it is impossible
TO mGet these conditions successfully
outside of western Canada. Already
millions of bushels of wheat are being
grown there each year, while as many
as $4,000 head of cattle were shipped
out this year. A representative of the
Germania, Milwaukee, one of the lead
ing German papers in the United
States, recently made a trip through
Manitoba, Assiniboia, Alberta and
Saskatchewan, where lie the free gov
eminent lands of western Canada, and
in future issue will appear extracts
from flattering letters contributed to
the Germania and other papers by the =
special correspondents.
As an inducement for immigrants to
make their homes in Canada, the Cana
dian government offers 100 acres of
and free of cost to each settler, and in
formation can be had of agents of the
government.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
Expert and awe 40 speak Intelli-
gently.

Expert Stephen Little, who has just re-
turned from an extended trip over the St.
Paul, Burlington and Chicago Great West
ern systems, says: 'No one who has not re-
Gently examined these properties has any
idea of their value and infinite progress.
The service on the St. Paul, Burlington and
Chicago Great Western is unexcelled. There
is nothing in the East to compare, much less
to equal it, and it towers monumentally over
any other transportation in any part of the
world. The train service of these three cor
porations is superb. Until recently the
Pennsylvania limited, out of New York, to
Chicago, was believed to be ideal, but SO
thorough is the service of the Chicago Great
Western, with the buffet cars with their
bulk heads, stained glass windows, and
complete electrical eql pment, that the Penn
sylvania people have ordered their renowned
Chicago Limited into the shops that it
may be rebuilt, or rather, modernized, after
the cars that are in service on the Chicago
Great Western. l think the future of this
property is very great. The earnings are
away ahead of what they were year ago
and the outlook is brighter"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
No ApDarent Motive.

Jack the Ksser was brought into
Icourt.
Are these the complaining wit
|nesses" asked the judge.
I'VE are" they answered.
The judge inspected them.
Officer" he said, take the prisoner
to the detention hospital for examina-
ton as to his sanity. This is not a
criminal case. Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Hiram-How's your boy Zeke gittiI'
along down in Moo York?
Silas-Wal, | hain't heard from him
in a long time, but l guess he's gone
into the noospaper business, coz rea3
in the paper that he wuz correspondent
in a big lawsuit down there.-Town
Tonnes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
An EXPLANATION.

Says the dominic: These danes protest
they're poor
Yet see the sumptuous gowns they wear"
"Mayhap they've paid for their gowns, my
dear"
Says the dominie's wife. disposed to be
fair.
Detroit Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
PeriIs of Mediocrity.

Meek Husband-You ought to re-
member, Henrietta, that you married
me for better or worse.
Aggressive Wife-That's just it! !
got fooled. You are neither one!-Chi-
cago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Sympathetic Visitor Ito prisoner)-
Ny good man, what brought you here?
Facetious Prisoner-Borrowing mon
ey.
But they don't put people in prison
for borrowing money!"
eyes, l know, but had to knock the
man down three or four times before he
would lend it to e."-Pick-Me-Up.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

No more he'll ever greet us,
He now is with the blest:
He got appendicitis.
And the doctors did the rest.
TIdna
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
An ObsG ryatiOn.


Bridegroom am afraid we will look
so happy and contented that everyone
will know we are just married.
Best Man (consolingly)-Don't worry,
old chap; it will be only for day or
two, you know!-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

did you know that the scien.
fists have come to the conclusion that
decapitated head can think, al
though it cannot speak?"
That's queer, when it is so much
easier to talk than to think. "-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
EclipSed.

That's very full moon," said the
visitor to Hobbletown.
Full" sneered the Oldest inhabit-
ant, contemptuously. Mister, you
ought ter hev seen how full the moons
got way back in the winter of thirty
nine!"-N, Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
still on the Go.

Yeast-I see that joke about fell
lows stolen umbrella is still going
around.
Crimsonbeak-So is the umbrella
Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

"Nothing so hard. but search will find
1t out"
The poet writes-untrue, beyond a doubt;
When she the truth would hide, no bard
nor sage
Can learn the figures of a woman's age.
Chicago Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Singleton-Did you send cards to
your friends announcing the birth of
your baby?
Benedick-No; none of hly friends
are deaf.-N. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
Had Seen One,

did you ever see horse race that
you could say was absolutely honest?"
II think l did, wunst," SAID Rubber
neck Bill. THE teller what was ahead
had stoled the boss.
journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

81 called Bigguus liar right to his
face yesterday"
as that so? What did he say?"
81 don't know. | happened to be
called away before he had time to re.
ply."-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
Same Sensation.

Abe Johnson-Did you evan walk ten
miles to rob a chicken coop and den find
dar was muffin in it but a bear trap, a
spring gun and bulldog?
Pete Jackson-No; but married TO
money once!-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
His Poor argument.

Your money is nothing at all to me-"
The lover impatiently cried.
Then get out; you haven't a business
head"
Her rich old father replied.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
Judge.

Elderly Spinster Ito young reprobate,
who has been swearing)-Oh, how can
you use such dreadful language? Do
you know what becomes of little boyn
who do so?
Billy-Yes'm; they gifts ter be cab
drivers! Fun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Watts-lt has been well said that
every man is a king in this country.
Potts-And yet, any of us is much
taken with a ten.-Indianapolis Jour
nal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
The Same Thing.

Leon-I want to get private mes
sage to Benidick about our stag racket
tomorrow night. I'll just drop him a
letter marking it personal and Pri-
vate"
Perkins-Why don't you address it to
Mrs. Benidick and be done with it,
N. Y. Evening journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

At clubs now woman makes a spread
Arrayed in silks and smiles;
Her ear upon the papers read,
Her eye upon the styles.
Chicago Daily Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Toby Boggs can't stand his own So
ciety a single evening"
"Well-he knows himself better than
we do."-Chicago Daily Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

$50 your engagement to the Lafay-
cite avenue millionaire's daughter is
off, eh?"
ayes; I've been mustered OUT
Judge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
sample bottle free. Large bottles 25 and so
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

If you want to know the age of a horse
You can tell 1t by his teeth. of course;
But the age of turkey best is known
Not by his teeth. but by your own.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Loving my friend and lovin6 truth,
BY doubts and fears I'm torn in half,
Because my friend has asked. in sooth.
That ! should write his epitaph.
Robert Gilbert Welsh, In Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

They quarreled over her, but now
They as two brothers be
For the girl since has declared herself
Each fellows sister. See?
Detroit Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Life is what we make it, but there are
people who do not even make their own
living.-Rams Horn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

A cruel pain-sciatica. Its cure is sure.
Use st. Jacobs Oil.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Sorrow makes men sincere and anguish
makes them earnest.-Beecher.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
Monotonousiy EXPENSIVE.

eve had to give our pet dog away"
"Why?"
"Well, he ran away nine times, and
every time the same boy brought him
back and charged me rs cents. DE
troit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

Most BARRIERS have to "rake and scrape"
to get along.-L. A. w. Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
Coughing Lends to Consumption.

Nothing emits a worse odor than a tainted
eputaton.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15
The BEGINNING of Her Rule.

Susie-Papa, what makes d man al
ways give woman diamond engage
ment ring?
Her Father-The woman.-Jewelers
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-12-15

TO Cure Cold In One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-22
CLASH AT MANILA.
DEWEY STOPS A GERMAN WAR.
SHIP WITH A SHELL.
Tho German Admiral Protested and Ap-
peaied 60 the English Admiral but
Received Cold Comfort Prom
That source.

London. July io.-Thc Hongkong
correspondent Of the Daily Mail says:
Omitted states Consul wildman i'm
forms me that as the German cruiser
Irene was passing Marivcles, of Ma
Mia. the other day. the United states
gunboai Hugh McCulloch was sent
after her TO ask her 10 stop She re-
fused TO obey aud she'll was sent
across her bow and small boat went
out to discover what she was doing.
"The German admiral protested, and
insisted that German ships had right
to enter the harbor without being
searched. n claim which Admiral Dewey
declined TO recognize.
at Is reported that Admiral Won Die
drich. who Ia In command Of the Ger
man squadron at Manila, interviewed
Captain General Chichcstero Of the Brit
ish cruiser Immortalitc ms 20 what he
would do ~ the Germans interfcrcd
with the bombardment Of Manila.
Captain Chichester replied that only
Dewey and himself knew that.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-22
SANTIAGO A PEST HOLE.
Awful strenchc., Dilapidation aud
Dccay-Iipo FOR Epidemic.

Awful strenrhe-, niiapidatiun aud
Decay -Hipo Tor Epidemic.
Santiago. July e0.-General shaf,er
has had a through examination made
Of the sanitary condition Of santiago.
Tho work was done by DR.. Goodfcllow,
Of the generals stan. aud by n civilian
physician. DR.. Orlando Dwil,cr. They
find that, although there are at pre-
sent but six cases Of yellow fever In
the city In addition to two suspects,
the town iaripe for un'opidemic. San.
tlago aud Rio Janciro are considered
the greatest fever breeding centers In
the world. The town lacks every san
ltary feature ut It's best, md now,
after two months siege. leaving II dirty
and repellant, II Il a veritable pest
hole. The awful strcuches that arise
from the streets staggcr aud choke
one. No cordial In santiago has the
power to wash this odor from ones
throat.
The city OF Santiago Is n typical
tropical place, with narrow, crooked
streets, and low, one storied dwellings
aud stores. Many OF the houses are
succeed and painted with startling
,olors, sky blue and vivid shades OF
green predomlnntlng. These, with the
rcd tiles Of the roof and the quaint
verandas. show evidences ~ past ple'
turesqueness, but everything I, no" iu
state Of dilapidation and dee. and
the city Is but shadow Of Its iUuasr
self. The majority OF the houses are
absolute ruins, and the once beautiful
public squares are now utterly neg
iecte1
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-22

Washington. July iG.-The agree
meut entered into between Toral and
Shafter Il M follows
First-rhat all hostilltlcs shall cease
pending the agreement Of dual eapitu'
lation.
Second That the capitulation In.
eluds all the spanish forces and the
surrender OF all war material within
the prescribed limits
Third-Thc transportation OF troop,
10 Spain Mt the earliest possible mo
ment, each force to be embarked at the
nearest port.
fourth-rhat the Spanish officer,
shall retain their side arms aud the en-
listed men their personal property.
FIFTH That after the final clpitulA.
tion the spanish forces shall wsist Ia
the removal Of all distinctions 70 rav
igation In the Santiago hhrbor.
SiSth-rhat after the iinal capiiula'
don the commanding officer shall fur
i hAsh - ''hPA'N' AhN'hNhEl " az uEma
and munitions OF war and roster o.
all the soldiers In the district
seventh That the Spanish general
shall be permitted to take the military
archives and the records with him.
Eighth That all gucrillas aud Span.
lsh irregulars shall be permitted to ro-
main la Cuba, II they 40 elect giving
a parole that they will not again tais,
up arms against the United states un
less properly released from parole.
Ninth-That the Spanish forces shall
be permitted To march out with all th'
honora OF war, dcposlting their arms
10 be disposed Of by the United state
la the future, the American commits
sioners TO recommend To their govern
ment that the arms OF the soldiers bC
returned TO those who bravely de
Tended them"
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-22
MOVE ON PORTO RICO
FIRST EXPEDITION. UNDER GEN.
ERAL MILES, HAS SAILED.
rhirty Thousand Troops WIN he Thrown
Into Porto Rioo, which win soon
be TolioWed by More-Army
10 be an Intincibie One.

Washington, July ia.-Aftcr three
days consultation between Secretary
Algcr and General brooke. during
which there was frequent communica-
ton with General Miles at siboney, the
details Of the Porto Bican expedition
we're perfected aud the expedition IL.
self gotten under way.
General Miles. with some artillery and
troops, are sailing for Porto Rico on
the Yale, 10 be followed quickly by an
army Of about 10000 men.
There are some notable differences In
the plans for this expedition and those
for the stately naval pageant that
sailed away from Tampa under General
Skaters command 10 attack santiago.
First, there will be practically no naval
conveys. The navy department has
declared that they are unnecessary;
that there Is not Spanish wArship
In the West Indies that dare thrust It's
bow out Of port. In the second place,
tho expedition does not start from one
point. but will be divided among sew
sral ports, thus preventing the tremen-
ious congestion that was encountered
At Tampa In the effort 10 start the big
ncct Lastly, there will be no effort
made 20 get the ships away together,
but the transports will be allowed 10
uud thstr avn tyuv Ia chair desttuutian
without concerted movements.
General Miles leads the way. lie has
been promised bv the president that
he should go TO Porto Rico. aud the
promise was redeemed when the Yale
headed from Siboney for Porto Rico,
500 miles distant
General brooke win be the senior
officer In General Miles command, and
upon him will fall the responsibility for
The execution OF the details OF his su.
pcrior's plans.
IL Is estimated that General Mile,
should arrive on the night OF July %
At the point selected for the landing,
md that he will hoist tho American
lag ut once over Porto Rican soil. The
point chosen for bis landing II kept
,ccret, rs the general will land before
he full body Of the expedition Is al
rand, and II ia consequently not desir'
able that the enemy should be enabled
70 send a superior force 10 meet him.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-22
PAYSON GIRLS DROWN
WHILE IN BATHING IN UTAH
LAKE.
Were sporting on FLANK when one fsil
into the water. tho Others being
Dragged In While Trying
90 Rescue Her.

Payson, Utah, July eo.-Four young
ladies we're drowned In the lake while
on pleasure trip. They were Lucy
Keel. aged 60; Emma. her sister. IS.
aud Susie. another sister, J ., aud their
friend and guest. Emma bauer, aged
~. They were In bathing, sporting
on n plank, when one Of the girls fell
on The others were all pulled down
aud drowned while trying to rescue
her. The father Of the Keel girls was
on the bank a short distance away,
but was powerless 10 render aid. Sew
eral hundred people Joined in search
for the bodies, but they have not yet
been recovered Miss Bauer lived at
IIomansvillc. Tintic.
The mother Of the Keel girls Is pros
trated.
A small boy witnessed the sad scene
from It's beginning. lie called TO Mr..
Keel, who was some distance away,
that the girls were drowning. Mr..
Keel hastcned to their assistance, ar
irving In time 20 see them disappear
Ing beneath the waves. The boy says
they were floating ON plank when
one fell oif and tho others were drag
gcd down by each other while trying
10 rescue her.
The Coalville times. [volume] (Coalville, Utah) 1894-1923, 1898-07-22
SANTIAGO MINES REMOVED.
usd cro.s steamer state of rssas Enter.
the tisrbor.

'liya del Este, July 10. - Steam
launches from the New York, Brook.
lyi nd Vixen entered the harbor this
morning and examined the batteries,
the wrecks Of the Merrimac and the
sunken Spanish Cruiser Reina Mer-
,edes aud the torpedo firing station.
They discovered six spanish merchant
steamers aud one small gunboat In the
harbor, and prize crew was placed
upon the latter.
This afternoon the torpedoes we're
taken up or exploded, after which the
Red Cross steamer state Of Texas en-
tered TO give assistance To the sick aud
wounded In the city. The warships
may not enter the harbor for several
days, probably not until after the mr.
engagements have been completed for
transporting the spanish prisoners TO
Spain. Nearly all the American men
of-war are now In Guantanamo bay.
Commodore watsons squadron is
preparing TO go to Spain, and several
vessels are preparing for the expedition
10 Porto Rico