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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
Not Up in Nautical Lore.

stead of being reckoned by hours, is divided
into watches of four hours each. From
four o'clock to six, and six o'clock to eight,
there are half divisions, nautically termed
dog watches. In an insurance case the coun.
sci asked an old sailor what time of day Ger.
tain collision occurred, and received the re.
ply: "About the middle of the first dog
watch" In summing up the case the bar,
m rnten as follows: You e cam imagine t gen
tlemen of the jury, the care which existed on
this occasion, when, as appears from one o!
the plaintiffs own witnesses, this valuable
ship and her cargo and the lives of passen.
gers and crew were intrusted to what, gen;
alemen ?-why, to the mere watch Of dog!
.-Enplish Paner
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
IrOnfcNl Ifs.

If your enemy is too big to whip you
should forgive him.
If man has plenty of sand he always has
lots of grit.
If the office has no salary attached it is
obliged to seek the man.
If some men would conceal what they
know they would be more popular.
If justice was really blind she wouldn't be
able to wink at her favorites.
If woman's grief happens to be wrinkle
even time cannot heal it.
If men were serpents all the women would
want to be professional snake-charmers.
If man trusts to luck for his happiness
he will be in luck when he gets it.
If you convince a man against his will
you may have to do it over again next day.
If you monkey with buzz-saw you may
be compelled to write shorthand the rest of
your days.
If the foolhardy man was only foolish it
wouldn't matter so much; but he is always
hardy and lives to a ripe old age.-Chicago
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
HOMEMADE FEED CUTTER

(a) is made of V-shaped eavestrough
with legs attached, one leg (b) being ex-
tended few inches on a line with the
edge of the trough to guide the knife.
Drill hole in the end of an old scythe
blade (c) and nut it to a stake to be
driven in the ground. The blade should
have free play against the leg (b).
Clover hay and other green or dried
feed can thus be cut easily and quickly.
w. j. Noble, in Farm and Home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
A Candid Tale.

"Can see the lady of the house?" asked
the canvasser, with candor
'Yes," she replied, candidly, you can if
you are not political candidate"
How can you" said he. mo, madam,
l am selling a can opener which can't be
beat. 1t can open any can that can be
opened by any can opener, and any can can
be opened by this can opener that can be
show me can, can"
What can't" cried She "I wish had
a cannon, and I'll bet you'd canter"
IT, she slammed the door in his face
lPnsadeiphia Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
Whnt Does This MeanY

A perusal of the history of railway tyanS-
actions during the past four years shcws
Us that this period has been the mokt ssss-
astrous, from financial standpoint, cf Any
other of the present decade. Under 1hs
circumstances it would almost seela 40
though the further development OF ina
provement of railway facilities must cease.
Yet, strange to say, many notable instances
prove that the contrary is true. In nGmeJ-
Gus instances first-class roads, despite tbs
hard times and general business depTes-
sion, have made very decided advances, naA
only in the improvement of the material
condition of the roadway itself, but bke-
wise the equipment and service. And the
public has been a great gamer by the pub
lie spiritedness of the roads.
One of the most notable cases Of rsll
way development is the Nickel Plate Road,
which seems to have forged right ehsad
with it's improvements and has exhibited
an unrelenting determination to give the
public the best possible facilities, IN spite
of the hard times. And how well this cor
poration has succeeded in its laudahis Ell
forts, the excellent condition Of its systssn
bears ample evidence. Yet the secret OF
this success is obvious. The people hsse
responded very generously to a generous
effort to give them the worth OF their
money. That is all. The peoples money
has enabled the road to better its faeilIf5sa
in every respect; thus the work has been
| of mutual and reciprocal character. Tbs
liberal patronage accorded the road han
brought handsome return to the people
in the shape of improved facilities fUT
travel, yet at the same time at lower raies-
And now, it seems, the Nickel Plate Road
is still engaged in further efforts to kssre
the people well. 1t has high-class roadway
to begin with; most excellent equippent
to end with, and safe, fast and reliable
service for the dedication of its patrons.
All in all, it offers a most attractive mem 10
| travellers bound east or west in the shape
| of "A Peerless Trio of Fast Express Trains ."
George A. Benham, Special Correspond
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
HE SAW HIMSELF.
Why the Town Drunkard Resolved to
Reform.

"You must excuse me, gentlemen,
for 1 cannot drink anything" said a
man who was known to the entire town
as a drunkard.
"This is the first time you ever re-
fused a drink" said an acquaintance.
1.-The other day you were hustling
around after a cocktail, and, in fact,
you even asked me to set 'em up"
That's very true, but I'm very diff
ferent man now"
preachers had hold of ynu?"
mo sir, no one has said a word to
me-"
swell, then, what has caused the
changer"
'I'll tell you; after leaving you the
other day l kept on hustling after a
cocktail, as you call it, until met a
party of friends. When l left them l
was about half drunk. To a man of my
temperament half drunk is a misera-
BILE condition, for the desire for more
is so strong that he forgets his self-re-
spect in his effort to get more drink
remembered that there was half pint
of whisky at home which had been pur-
chased for medical purposes. just be-
fore reaching the gate l heard voice
in the garden, and looking over the
fence, I saw my little son and daughter
playing. Now you be ma said the
boy, and I'll be pa. Now you sit here
and I'll come in drunk. Wait, now, till
| fill my bottle
''He took bottle, ran away and filled
it with water. Pretty soon he returned
and, entering the playhouse, nodded
idiotically at the girl and sat down
without saying anything. The girl
looked up from her work and said:
flames, why do you do this way%
Wizzer way?' he replied.
"Gettin' drunk
"'Who's drunk
"'You are, an you promised me when
the baby died that you wouldn't drink
any more. The children are almost
ragged and we haven't anything to eat
hardly. bit you still throw your money
away. Don't you know you are break
ing my hearth
81 hurried away. The action was too
lifelike. ] could think of nothing dur,
ing the day but those little children
playing in the garden. You must ex.
cuse me, gentlemen, l cannot drink
again. Endeavorer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
Try Grain-OI Try Grain-O!

package of GRAIN-O, the new food drinl-
that takes the place of coffee. The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult All who try it like it. GRAZING
Las that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomach receives it without
distress. IA the price of coffee. l5c. and
% cts per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
Power of Portrayal.

"Why, man, I've had whole audiences fall
to their knees in terror at my description
of the day of judgment" The other ex-
horter smiled pityingly. "'Ah, yes" he re,
the destruction of the world with such
power that man came up after the services
and asked me whom he should see about
the kaleidoscope rights. Detroit journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

She-"But surely you believe that the
sins of the father are visited on the chill
dren?" He-"Rather. My governor prom
Used to let me have fver this morning;
but be lost it at poker last night, SO didn't
get III Punch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
Coughing Leads to Consumptio

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles, so cents
and $l.00. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

For Homeseeker's Excursion dates via the
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Ry and infor
nation of their tourist sleeper arrangement
address II. F. Bowsher, 435 Walnut St., Gin
cinnati, Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Because stuff comes over the telegraph
wires, and costs a great deal of money, it is
not necessarily news-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

There is nobody who can splurge equal,
with lot of boys from a small country
town when they come to bigger one
Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Willy-Pa, what kind of plants are
"widow's weeds?"
Papa-Oh! sort of mourning glory, in
most caseS-Puck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Every man with trade thinks every
other trade is Washington Demo
crat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick headache
Price 25 and SOC.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

1t gets cold great deal earlier in the
season if girl has real pretty fail jacket.
Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

4 grocery clerk may not be as heavy as
q dry goods clerk, but he always weighs
more.--Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Every cloud has silver lining. The boy
who has the mumps doesn't have to attend
school.-Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Drop a nickel in the toy bank to-day and
get FIVE cents worth of exercise trying to
get it out tomorrow-Chieago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

At the international temperance con-
gress at Brussels DR.. Maharin Viege
declared that alcohol was a factor OF
mortality almost as important as tu-
berculoss. A few years ago the pres-
dent of the British Medical association,
DR.. Long-Fox, declared that alcohol
carried off more than cancer and tuber
culosis combined.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Piso's Cure is a wonderful Cough medi
cine-Mrs. w. Pickert, Van Siclen anC
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

The utility of life is not in its extent; il
is in the employment of it. A man may iv,
long and live little-Montaigne
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

A girl stands before mirror while dress
ing SO she can see what is going on.-Chi
cago News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

. A woman argues that buying an expensive
hat with ostrich plumes is like investing in
real estate.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

If women were as trifing as some mel
there would be more divorces. Washing
ton Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Considering that everyone is supposed
talk behind its back.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Most people have seen worse things in
private than they pretend to be shocked
at in uRlic.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

One song sung amid storm is better
than whole concert when the sun is shin
ing.-N. X. Independent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Wanted at Once-Ladies and gentlemen
as Statesmen and Correspondents. New
thing; important; easy way to fortune. w
j. Grand, Union Stock Yards, Chicago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

You are always meeting people who claim
that, they save you money. What becomes
o., the money they save you?-Atchisol
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Very few people read a new book unit
It appears at the public library
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
The Poker Variety.

Depew-See any sharks coming over?
Depond-Yes; played with couple.-Up
to-Date
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Fits stopped free and permanently cureo
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer Free 50 trial bottle {
treatise Dr. Kline. 933 Arch ST., Phila., p
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

A good thing gets little better every day
a poor thing. little worse.-Atchiso
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

The under dog in the fight may be right
but the upper dog doesn't care snap if he
is.-Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06
FINELY-CUT ROUGHAGE.
1t Makes nm Excellent Winter Ration
for Poultry.

I have been surprised at the large
quantity of clover flock of fowls will
eat, especially since l rugged up a cut
ter from an old scythe blade. The horse
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Nothing makes a worthless husband OBJ
ject to divorce as quickly as decree for
alimony.-W Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Check Colds and Bronchitis with Hale.
Honey of Horehound and Tar
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in ono minute
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

The only thing you own after you die H.
what you have given away.-Farm Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Carriages were used in this country long
before George Washington introduced the
cherry tree hack-Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

A man with long beard riding a BIZ
cycle looks funny, anyway Washington
Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

The absence of soft water is some meu7D
excuse for drinking hard.-Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

A man nth plug hat looks as much out
of place running as a woman does.-Wash-
inQton Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

A writing teacher is no account for any
thing else.-Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

When a man begins to move others, he In
generally called Crank. Rams Horn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Time counts, health gains. A quick, sure
Cure-St. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Gentle treatment. st. Jacobs Oil sopfheD
Neuralgia and cures it. 1t fades away
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Don't snap in two. Timber up. 81. ,Ja~
cobs Oil will cure lumbago sure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

He that hath faithful wife should take
good care of her.-Farm journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

We wish somebody would invent suspend
ers that never wear out.-Washingtol
Democrat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Clutches and cruel pains from Sciatica.
From st. Jacobs Oil the cure of il.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

Better times come to all cured Of achei
And pains by St. Jacobs Oil.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

An egg in the cup is worth two in tks>
nest-Chicago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-06

To Cure a Cold in One Day
Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13
'WICE A WEEK, $3.50 A YEAR

to go into the cities for internal rev
onue stamps every time they wish to
execute deed, mortgage, note or
legal paper. Tho postal regulations
can easily he modified to enable
fourth class postmastcrs to keep on
hand Il moderate supply Of Internal
revenue stamps"
Since it brcamo known that Mr.
Tato was interesting himself in this
subject his correspondence from all
parts Of tho c,untry has increased,
and he is hkoly to derive almost as
much glory from his connection with
it us no did hy his efforts to extend
tho FREQ delivery System to tho rural
districts. Mr.. Tate's long service in
the House rs Il Representative of
ruI al constituency enables him to
look at theso questions from a purely
practical standpoint.
lle is not given to advocating OK
travagant expenditures Of tho public
moneys, but no contends that tho
most liberal provision should be
mado 10y tho Govrnmrnt for facili
tating tho collection and tho delivery
of tho mail among tho people who
live in the country. As there is no
indication Of an Immediate appeal of
the war tax, tho Government should
ho willing to make the collection of
that tax as convenient as possible to
tho people who arc paying tho tax
without murmur. There is qucs-
ton in tho minds Of some of tho of.
cials rs to whether tho postal rcgula.
tons can be extended to enable the
postmustcrs at tho small Offices to
sell internal rovenuo stamps. If
necessary Mr.. Tate proposes to apply
to Congress for Legislation which
will overcome all doubts on the sub
joct.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13

:"In your Christmas purchasing do
not be tempted to forget those who,
because of their poverty, are unable
to do any shopping either for them
selves, or for otE rs," advises Fran
COS e. Lanigan, in the December
Ladies' Home journal. "Let your
presents to thenlbe of substantial
character-a ton}of;coal, some warm
clothing, some money, box of
groceries, or basket Of Christmas
marketing, topped with a bunch of
holly. And to the little children in
whose homes Christmas is little more
than a name, send some Of tho MANY
bright, new tin toys which arc SO in
expensive; some candy, some fruit,
bright rcd wollen mittens and Tam
O. Shanters, and, if you can afford it.,
some good stout shoes and warm
stockings. A piece Of bright-colored
plaid will make q pretty gift for the
little girl who has never, 4 perhaps
had ANEW dress in. herlife.}E Accom-.
pany your Christmas presents with
some cheery Christmas greetings
and some Christmas green's. BE
very sure that this thoughtfulnest
will bring it's own reward, and that
in the years to come the memory "Io
the Christmas when you gave mos
and received least will be the hap
| piest Of all memories to YOU"
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13

they will continu" that Labit in big
things. When everybody in town
is proud Of it and ready to do
part to improve it, that town will
prosper.
Too many of our towns, small and
large, aro dusty aud dirty, bare and
shabby. They look neglected, us
they are. Their appearance shows
that nobody takes an interest in them
or cares how they look and the houses
look like tho towns. Tho invincible
love OF women for the beautiful NAV
give fcw flowers and plants but tho
uSliness and baroness cannot be hid
don.
Houses are built in any shape and
position aud grounds arc loft Uttered
and unsightIy. 1t is wonderful how
fast and at what small cost little
thought and labor can change all
this and make a barren, ugly, pow
orty stricken looking town beautiful
and attractive.
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13

Ooon AiSS''oooet u ouSo l/"y, PlSSi
dent of the American commission,
remarked: "There seems to be moth
ing more to do but to engross and
sign the treaty"
Senior Montero Rios, president of
the Spanish commission, acquiesccd
in this and tho Americans bowed
themselves out before the Spaniards,
according to their custom.
The American commissioners en-
tered the joint conference today in a
nervous franc of mind, They owl
dently had reasons to believe that a
possibility existed, ever at this late
hour, that there might be rupture.
This feeling of apprehension was
based on the temper the Spaniards
have displayed lately.
The Madrid papers are disposed
to revive the question of the Maine,
and excite public opinion against the
United States on account of the ref
erence made to this subject in Presi-
dent MoKiniey's message to Con.
gress. They report that Senor Mon
tero Rios, president of the Spanish
commission, made an impassoned
denunciatlon of President Mckinley
at the last joint meeting Of the COM
missions. But these reports are
practically without foundation. Senor
Rios did refer to the Maine, but in
only one calmly wordcd sentence, OK
pressing regret that the President
had spoken, as Spaniards thought,
unjustly of them. The Spaniards
had already proposed at this confer.
ence to have the responsibility of the
Maine reported upon by a joint COM
mission of the European Powers.
The American commissioners refused
to listen to this and permitted Senior
Rios reference to the Presidents
message to pass unchallenged, as a
discussion would have provoked de-
bate and bad blood.
Diplomatic circles in Paris predict,
as ono of the results of the treaty, a
diplomatic contest between France
and the United States, which may
have an important chapter in his
tory.
The french Government is re-
ported to have resolved to take up
the case Of the French holders of
Cuban bonds, and it is believed
France will declare that the repudia-
tion of the bonds is tho result of the
treaty which che victorious nation
imposed upon Spain. They argue
that: through the treaty the .responsi
bility has been shifted upon America
and, therefore, the French Govern.
ment will endeavor to- exact some
pledge for the payment or guarantee
of the bonds : -: , r... .. -
The Newberry herald and news. (Newberry, S.C.) 1884-1903, 1898-12-13

all agents Of fertilizer companies and
get them to cooperate with you.
"To the industrial agent making
the greatest success IN this work q
handsome watch will be awarded
and champion banner presented to
the people of his town as the most
progressive in our territory"
MIR. Putr ok has also written Gov
ernor Ellerbe in regard to the move
ment, asking his earnest CO. operation.
In commenting Oh this new enter
prise the writer says: eff we can get
this great experiment started 1t will
he Of advantage to the entire South,
because the experiment will not stop
at our road, but it will be such sue
cess that the different railroads
throughout tho South must do some
thing similar, and in doing SO they
will show that our Southern section
will grow as good grass and raise as
fine stock as any section in the coun-
try.
Il shall he glad to have sugges-
tons from you in regard to this mat
tor and have your earnest co-opera-
ton in carrying out this and other
enterprises that look to the develop
ment of our Southland. Please lot
me have your opinion in regard to
this work. A favorable letter from
ytu will help mo TO carry out this
undertaking, and am sure it will be
Il pleasure to you to lend your inllu-
ence 10 any legitimate undertaking
that will benefit tho Southern G.tatcs." "