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"why, that is only me-" she said

why, that is only me-" she said
turning away disappointedly
Cant get much satisfaction out O:
this case" thought our hero, ruefully
But I'll fetch her with my Jack-in-the-
box. She can keep it, too. The day il
over now, and l don't want it. There
little girl, is where we keep our Apri.
FOOLS he said, pointing to the row Oh
oyster cans. "Don's you want to buy
one2"
II have no money" she replied, sad
ly. Besides, we need other things
Mother is sick, and"
well, I'll give you this one" said
he. putting the can into her hands
open il and see how pretty it is
But before the eager little fingers
could wrench off the lid, Jack thought
he heard Mr.. Spears coming.
"Never mind now. You can open il
when you get home" he said, and hur,
ried her out of the store. However, Mr..
Spears was not coming. But a loud
hoarse shrek and the sound of break
ing furniture in his little room indi.
Gated something wrong there.
Jack hurried in Just in time to see
the old gentleman sitting on the floor
the remains of his chair clinging to his
back, his hands spread out and look
of horror on his face, while between his
knees was the unfortunate "Jack-in-
the-boN."
A remarkable likeness between his
~ hn 4; g..
ure at that moment struck Jack so fore
IDLY that, in spite of everything, the
heartiest laugh he had enjoyed that day
burst from his lips.
"You-yOu-you-" sputtered Mr.
Spears, struggling to regain his feet
Jack out of box. but feeling very
much as though in box. sobered in
stan1ly. He assisted the fallen grocer
to his feet. and waited silently for the
expected storm.
There was an ominous silence, as
though the forces were gathering.
MIR. Spears looked first at one Jack.
then at the other, his brows lowering.
but his lips twitching; and with a loud
haw, haw, haw! his resentful dignity
deserted him.
"You didn't mean to April fool me
with that thing, did you, lad?" he said,
at last.
"No, indeed, Mr.. Spears; I only
wanted little fun with some others.
1t was all a mistake your getting it;
don't understand it."
II wanted a small stew. as I often do.
you know. went in and picked up the
first can in the row, while you was tend.
ing to the little girl at the other end OF
the store
Jack remembered how he was tend.
ing = her, but said nothing.
You can take this out now, and
bring me another can; and be sure
there is more than one oyster in it,
an order Jack was careful to obey.
The next morning Mr.. Spears was at
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31
PuNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Papa, what is meant by taking time
by the forelock?' In most csses, my;
son, it is worrying about things that
never happen. Chicago News.
Have you ever noticed how jsar pro-
notes literature of its own?'1 "Yes;
that is one of the horrors of war
Philadelphia North American.
Willie Boy-''If promise to learn my
lesson, papa, will. you. give me = quar-
ter?' Papa-''Yes, my son. Willie
Boy-"And what will you give me if 1
do learn it?''-Truth.
In the Nursery.-Little Hans Ito
KarD -"Look here, Karl; we must be
very naughty to-day, so that we can
promise on papa's birthday tomorrow
that we will be better" = FIieeende
Blaetter.
Saving His Nerves.1..'What!' shouted
ter? Why, Sir, you have sat with your
arm about her hour after hour "Yes;
that was to keep her from singing =
Detroit Free Press.
Our representative" says the Punk
vile Bugle, whose editor did not get the
post office, has been in congress a
year or Whereabouts, and the only meas
ure he has ever opened his mouth about
is pint. Indianapolis Journal.
An Able Man.-"Yes, sir;s Blocker
would make money out of ,Aything.'
rs he so lucky?' II shdNh Say so.
Why. he married penniless girl two
years ago, and he got her position that
brings him in 81, 200 a year. Life.
Fine They do pretty
things in Boston," said the Occasional
Liar, What do you suppose saw the
last time l was there?' Give it up s.
sang the chorus. a sign that said
$50 pants marked down from eight
dollar trousers - Cincinnati En-
quirer.
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NO RELIGION ABOUT FISH.
Term of OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES
for Instance.

Didn't it ever strike you that it's highly
inconsistent to associate fish with Lent, as
the church does, Mrs. Grumpus?" said Mr..
Grumpus at the breakfast table, as he
picked obviously into the suburbs of his
fish cake with one tine of his fork. Mr..
Grumpus' appetite had been sufficiently
gratitied at the club the previous night to
make him a trifle critical
What put that ridiculous notion into
your head?" inquired Mrs. Grumpus, with
one eyebrow lifted in suspicious and in
quring way.
Take that popular expression: You're
a lobster, continued Mr.. Grumpus. Not
that you are a lobster"
'Oh, let remain, y cure lobster said
Mrs. Grumpus, cheerfuly.
"Mariar, don tritle. Lobster, now, is
term of reproach. That's one instance of the
way the tinny world is resorted to for an ex-
preston of censure. Another old phrase is
as dumb as an oyster The very dumbest
thing on earth or in the waters under the
earth, Marian, is an oyster. It's the very
opposite of woman, you know, ha, ha.
That's one on you, eh, Marian? Remember
that other old term showing how a man
looks to the scaly world when he wants a
smile or a metaphor indicating contempt
| mean it is still common to call bad law
yer land shark Why, | could prove
how low down fish c,e by a number of ex-
dlnpleS, ana yet flSh are associated with the
most religious part of the year"
"John?"
"Yes'
as there such fish as a skate?''
"Why-er-yes. believe there is'
rs it ever used by men as a simile or
metaphor in describing other men-some
times?"
"You don't mean to be personal, Mrs
Grumpus?"
"Well, John, if | were man I'd say:
That's one on you-and now we are even. J"
Mr. Grumpus grinned and ate his fish cake
like a man, although it had grown cold
y. Y. Sun.
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Ludington. Mich, Nov. l. 1897.

Ludlngton, Mich, Nov. l, 1897.
M. Y. Mclnnes, Esq, Colonization Agent,
Detroit, Mich.
Dear Sir: We have Just returned from
the West, and were exceedingly well pleased
with the country. We are going back to
take up our homesteads in early spring
We received $500 per month and board.
working for farmers, and the board was
the best we ever had-the beef and mutton
especially were excellent. The fine flavor is
owing to the fine grasses which the cattle
and sheep feed upon. The people are very
hospitable. and treat their hired help with
much kindness.
The grain is much heavier than here,
wheat being 81 lbs. to the bushel oats 48
lbs and barley often So lbs.
Any man with a good team and money
enough to buy provisions and seed for six
months can become rich there in five years
Many people who arrived there five years
ago with little or nothing are well off now
One man / met held his wheat from last
year and was offered $4,000 for this years
crop and what he had held over from last
year, and is holding it at $l00 per bushel.
We are going back in the spring to work for
this same farmer until seeding, after which
we will homestead between seeding and
harvest. We think we will settle on the
Manitoba & Northwestern R. r.
You can refer anyone to us for this part
of the country while we are here and we
will chesrfully answer any questions which
anyone may wish to ask. Yours truly.
(Signed) CHAS. HAWLEY,
JOSEPH DOLA.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Reading aloud is a beautiful practice
in the home circle, and medical author
tiles agree that it is a most invigorat-
ing exercise. Persons who have ten
dency to pulmonary disease should me-
thodically read aloud at stated inter
walls, and even recite or sing, using due
caution as to posture, articulation and
avoidance of excess. Here is where our
scientific professors of vocal culture, in
elocution and song, should find immense
service in the establishment and devel-
opment of health as well as in the ravish-
ment of sweet sounds -Boston Herald.
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WOMEN AND THE WHEEL.
From the Gazette, Delaware, Ohio.

The healthfulness of bicycle riding for
women is still a disputed question between
eminent physicians and health reformers.
Used in moderation it surely creates for
women means of outdoor exercise, the
benefit of which all physicians concede
Used to excess, like any other pastime, its
effect is likely to be dangerous.
The experience of Miss Bertha Reed, the
seventeenyear daughter of Mr.. j. R.
point moral for parents who. like Mr.. and
Mrs. Reed, have experienced some concern
for their daughters who are fond of wheel
ing. In the fall of '96 Miss Bertha, who had
ridden great deal, began to fail in an alarm
ing manner. She grew steadily paler and
thinner, and it appeared she was going into
consumption. Rest and quiet did her abso-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Aliens Foot Ease, a powder for the feet
It cures painful, swollen, nervous, smarting
feet and instantly takes the sting out Of
corns and bunions It's the greatest comfort
discovery of the age Allen Foot Ease makes
tight or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain
cure for sweating, callous and hot, tired ech-
ing feet. Try il to-day. Sold by all druggists
and shoe stores, 25c Trial package FREE.
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, y. Y.
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ALBERT MAI,
FRED GOTTOWSKL
Alameda. n. w. T., Aug. 81, 1897.

Dear Friends of Saginaw:
Those desiring to secure good and sure
home will do we'll to take our advice and
examine the land in the neighborhood of
Alameda, as we know that everyone who
sees this land will be agreeably surprised.
Before seeing this land we were partly in
doubt as to moving here, but after looking
it over we at once decided to make our
home here, and we beg those of our friends
who are DESTROYS of securing farms not to
let this chance slip by. as the soil is of the
best and the water cannot be excelled. The
finest wheat we ever saw is also raised here.
We shall return home in haste, straighten
out our affairs and move here at once.
Yours truly,
(Signed) WILLIAM sGOTTOWSKI,
ALBERT NAL
WILLIAM RIEDEL.
(of SaOinawl
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He Explains,

Mrs. l'eck-Henry, want you to tell
me the truth. Have you ever regretted
that you married me?
Mr.. Peck with unwonted spunk)-
l never have. There's no chance for me
TO- 30 it. You married me-Chicago
Daily News.
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Winnipeg, Man, sept. ~, 1871
Mr.. NJ V McInnes, Chief Colonization
Agent, Detroit, Mich
Dear Sir: We are pleased to state to you
that we have found the country in the vi
cinity of Alameda fully up to what you
and Mr.. Keller had represented it to be:
1t is in fact an ideal location for mixed
farming. The soil is the best we ever saw,
and as the farmers were all busy at thresh-
ing, we had an excellent chance to see its
productive quality, which cannot be sur
passed anywhere. The cattle could not be
in better condition. We saw twoyear-old
steers equal to three-year-o raised in
most places, and these, as all others are
about Alameda, were fed on native hay in
winter and herded in summer. As we had
previous to this visited the Northwestern
States in behalf of large number of farm
ers, to locate suitable land for mixed farm
ing, we are now in a position to say that
the Alameda district of Western Canada
surpasses them all. The country is equal to
that about Thuringen in Germany We
were rather skeptic before starting, and our
intention was to settle in spring, If we were
suited, but we have now decided to move
at once-that is, as early this fall as we
possibly can. We left Mr. Redel at Ala
media, and take back his report, and we
will take his family and effects with us when
we go. Yours sincerely,
(Signed) ALBERT MAI,
aUng
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Mrs. Day-The doctor ordered your
husband whisky for rheumatism. Does
it do him any good?
Mrs. Maybe says it does him
world of good, but l notice the twinges
come upon him more frequently than
ever.-BoSton Traveller
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

pulse and steadily wasting condition that
she was suffering from anaemia or a bloodless
condition of the body. She became ex-
noise or excitement. In this condition of
affairs they were recommended by an old
friend to get some of that famous blood
medicine DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People. They did SO, and almost from the
first dose Bertha began to improve. She
continued to take the pills and was by means
of those pills made entirely well, and more
grateful people than her parents cannot be
found in the whole State of Ohio.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills have proved,
blood and nerves, they restore the requisite
vitality to all parts of the body; creating
functional regularity and perfect harmony
throughout the nervous system. The pallor
of the cheeks is changed to the delicate
blush of health; the eyes brighten; the mus
cles grow elastic, ambition is created and
good health returns.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Declined to Run-"What are my chances
for reelection" asked the state senator
You haven't any,, replied5, his LIEUTENANT;
"Then, will you kindly convey the informa.
ton to the press that my private business
has become so pressing that, in justice to
myself and family, feel that can no longer
afford to neglect il? Consequently, l shall
positively refuse to accept a reelection un
der any circumstances. Chicago Evening
Post
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lutely no good.
A physician
f o u n d her
pulse at l04-a
very high rate.
Thinking this
may have been
due to tempo
rary nervous
ness when he
examined her,
hewatched her
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

When a man is not on terms with him
self, he is not on terms with anything. The
disaster is not single one He shows it in
everything; and much of his conduct, his
treatment of others, his opinions, mysteri-
GUS as they may seem, are but the inevitable
outcroppings of his self disturbance.-J. f.
w. Ware.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

An association has been formed in
Paris for exploiting the new method of
purifying water by means of electricity,
which Drs. Tyndal and Roux have in
Dictated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

An Atchison boy has such a wonderful
memory in. relating every old joke that he
ever heard that his family is thinking of
Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

by delegates to report on Western
Canada to their friends in Michigan,
and as a result of which hundreds of
people expect to leave this spring for
the Free Grant Lands of Western Can
ada.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Some people even think they concede
great deal if they allow others to think a
they please.-Washingt Democrat.
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The family with but one boy in it may
be thankful if he amounts to anything al
ll.-Washington Democrat.
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She-Wasn't John Calvin a married man?
HeIHe must have been. Didn't he re-
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A pebble and diamond are alike toa blint
man.
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A profitable religion never wanted prose
lytes -ltal
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Time counts, health gains. A quick, sure
Cure-St. Jacobs Oil for sprains.
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You may say what you please about the
fairness of the people, and their desire to
do right, and their patience, but the fact
remains that rumor of war is as popular
as a juicy piece of gossip. Globe
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Reports of Delegates Who Have
Visited Western Canada.

The fol-
lowing let
t ers have
b e c n S e.
lected from
a / a + g e
number of
those sent
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

The end of pleasure is to support the of
fees of life, to relieve the fatigues of bust,
ness, to reward a regular action and to en-.
courage the contihuance.-Jeremy Collier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Married women think every unmarried
woman must have a history Washington
Democrat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Piso's Cure for Consumption has no equal
as a Cough medicine.-F: NJ: Abbott, 1888
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Talking of weather signs, it is fair to sup
pose that, when allspice is adulterated with
cocoanut shells, the season will be mild
Rural New Yorker
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Better times come to all cured of aches
And pains by St. Jacobs Oil.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

The nobler the character, the larger and
deeper its friendships will be, the more ma
lures it will enter into and illumine-Lucy
Larcom.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

Clutches and cruel pains from Sciatica.
From st. Jacobs Oil the cure of it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

How to cure Rheumatism? Use st. Jacobs
Oil. 1t subdues 1t cures.
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Let big fish shave off his mustache and
All the little fish follow suit.-Washingto
Democrat 80
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Gentle treatment. st. Jacobs Oil soothes
Neuralgia and cures it. 1t fades away.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-03-31

\ mouthful of meat may be townfu Of
shame.
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Sunday is the golden clasp that binds to-
gether the volume of the week.-Longfellow
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A woman with a wart on her neck looks
better with high-necked gowns.-Washing.
ton Democrat.
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Lots of men have college diplomas hang
ing. IN their parlors and weeds growing in
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"A word to the wise is sufficient" Pos
slbly-but the man must be mighty wise and
the word mighty sharp.-Rural New y orker.
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Don't snap in two. Timber up. st. ia
cobs Oil will cure lumbago sure
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To Cure a Cold in One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
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A moneyless man goes fast through the
market
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closely, but her pulse continued
at that rate for two weeks. He
was satisfied then from her, biph
, 1898-11-09
A Mountain Of Sulphur,

The "Soufriere," or sulphurons
mountain, is considered to be the great
est natural curiosity of st. Lucia, and,
in fact, of the West Indies. 1t is stu.
atel about half an hours ride from the
town of Soufriere, to which it has given
its name, and nearly two miles to the
east OF the PitoDs. ana is at the foot Of
two small hills, both of which are
quite bare of vegetation on the sides
facing the crater.
1t covers Il space of about three acres
and is crus,cd over with sulphur and
alum. There are several caldrons in a
perpetual state of sbullition. The water
is quite black in tho larger ones and
boils up to the height of two or thre.
feet, but in the smaller ones il is auitv
clear.
Visitors fail to boil some eggs
in n Of the smaller caldrons, obtain.
ing them from N of the creole guides,
who keep a supply on hand OH purpose.
, 1898-11-09

The author of 'Idyls Of Spain" speaks
of a notary whom he met, whose naive
simplicity surely could not be exceeded.
"He asked for our autographs, and l
inquired whether he was q collector Of
such tritlcs.
"'Yes. sir, he replied, i am, and
among others l have IA most precious
collection of anonymous ones.'
"Beaming with delight, he produced
q rare manuscript of the time of Fep
dinand and Isabella, exquisitely witt
ten, and with the initial letters heauti
fully painted.
"'Senores.' he cried with enthusi.
asm, look at this. Isn't it a beauty?
I'm always collecting such things.
Then l have just purchased by letter the
manuscript of the "Ilia1,' written by
Homer himself, his own handwriting.
The pity of it is that the work is not
written in Greek
Eat this Miguel came to the rescue,
for Luis and | were almost hysterical
with amusement.
az say, inquired Miguel, what doc.
ument would your worship like most
to have i'll your possession
"'Why,' answered the notary, the
telegram from Christopher Columbus
announcing the discovery of the new
world ~
, 1898-11-09

1t should be impressed upon all young
persons that during life each member
of the body, in the very act Of living,
produces poison to itself, notes a writer
in Popular Science Monthly. When this
poison accumulates faster than it can be
eliminated. which always occurs unless
the muscle has IN interval of rest, then
will come fatigue, which is only anoth-
er expression for toxic infection. If the
muscle is given an interval of rest. SO
that the cell can give off its waste prod
uct to keep pace With the new produc-
lions, the muscle will then liberate en-.
ergy for a long time. This latter condi-
ton is what we call endurance.
The power and endurance of the hu-
man machine is limited according to
our understanding of the above facts,
and also our recognition of its slowness
in getting started. Like any other pom
derous and intricate machine, the body
requires time to get in harmonious
working order. The brain, nerves, heart
and skeletal muscles must be given
some warning of the work they are ex-
pected collectively to perform. Igno.
rance of this fact has broken down many
a young nan who aspired to honors OF
the oindsr path.
The necessity of getting all the parts
of the body slowly in working order is
we'll understood by trainers and jockeys
OH the race track, as is evidenced by the
preliminary warming up they give
their horses, although it is doubtful if
the trainers could give any rhysiologic
reason for this custom.
, 1898-11-09

After a long experience with typhoid
patients. DR.. Ussery of st. Louis main.
tains that the best food for them is the
banana. He explains by stating that in
this disease the lining membrane Of the
small intestines becomes intensely in.
famed and engorged, eventually begin.
ming to slough away in spots, leaving
well defined ulcers, at which places the
intestinal walls become dangerously
thin.
Now, a solid food, if taken into the
stomach. is likely to produce perforation
Of the jntestines, dire results naturally
following, and, this being the case,
solid foods or those containing a large
amount Of innutritious substances arc
to be avoided as dangerous.
But the banana, though it may be
classed as q solid food. containing as it
does some 95 per cent nutrition, does
not possess sufficient waste to ~irritate
the sore spots. Nearly the whole amount
taken into the stomach is absor bed, Civ.
ing the patient more strength than can
be obtained from other food.-Ameri.
can Druggist.