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Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-11-14

The ministers meeting this morniog
was devoted mainly to business. and
owing to the absence of the minister
who was TO read the paper that part of
the program was omitted. The aso
citation agreed to invite the state meet
ing of the Christian Endeavor society
to this city in 1899. They also recon-
mended the work of the Indiana
Children's Home society, which was
represented at this mornings 5
meeting by r. c. Opie of Indianapolis
During the past few years number
of children from this society have been
given homes in this city and Mr.. Opie
is anxious to secure more homes for
these little ones. The subject of the
discussion at the next meeting will be
Is there decrease in the growth of
our churches by Confessionen and will
be led by DR.. E. A. DeVore.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-11-14

There will be meeting of the pas
tors. Sunday school supesintendents
and Sunday school workers in general
to discuss the interests of that particu
lar line of work, Tuesday evening at
7:30 o'clock at the south eighth street
Friar ds' church. All persons inter
ested in this subject are requested to
be present.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-11-14

Rev. Lamport spoke to a very large
congregation last night at First M. E.
church on the subject of Mary Mag
dalene' which is:one of series of Sun
day evening sermons being delivered
by him.
Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1898-11-14

There will be social at First Nj. f,
church tomorrow night and everyone
Is invited
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

a strange account is given of the per
formances of government artesian
well at Lower Brule agency, in South
Dakota. When first driven, the well
threw up column of water six inches
i'll diameter. After awhile it began to
spout, alternately, sand and water.
Recently blue clay has taken the place
of both sand and water. There seems
to be an eudless supply of the clay,
and the pressure upon it in the bowels
of the earth must be tremendous. 1t
completely fills the siX-inch pipe, and is
sues at the top like gigantic sausage.
rising to height of five or six feet be-
fore it topples over. 1t is necessary to
remove the deposit of clay in order to
save the well from becoming buried
under it. The clay does not flow con-
tinuOusly. but, it is said, usually COM
mences IL little before the advent of
windy and stormy weather, Indicating
change in the pressure due to the
state of the atmosphere.-Youth's Com
panion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

The vagueness of the young with re-
spect to the age of their elders is pleas
antly illustrated Ivy the early history
of nobleman who once represented
a division of Manchester in the Eng
fish parliament. His mother had maid
who seemed to childish eyes extremely
old. The children of the family longed
to know her age, but were much too
well-bred to ask a question which they
cit would be painful; So they sought
to attain the desired end by a system
of ingenious traps. The boy CHANGED
in lucky hour TO find in his Book of
Useful knowledge" the tradition that
the aloe flowers lowered only once in
hundred years. He instantly saw his
opportunity, and, accosting the maid,
with winning air and wheedling accent,
asked, insinuatingly: Susan, have you
often seen the aloe flower?" - n. Y.
Ledger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
SINGULAR STATEMENT.
From Mrs. Rank to Mrs. Pinkhan,

The following letter to Mrs. Pink
ham from Mrs. M. RANK, No. 1884
East Susquehanna Ave, Philadelphia,
Pa, is a remarkable statement of re-
lief from utter Encouragement. She
says:
never can find words with which
to thank you for what Lydia E. Pink
hams Vegetable Compound has done
for me.
Some years ago had womb trouble
and doctored for long time, not see
ing any Improvement At times I
would feel well enough, and other
times was miserable. So it went on
until last October, 1 felt something
terrible creeping over me, knew not
what, but kept getting worse. l can
hardly explain my feelings at that
time. l was SO depressed in spirits
that did not wish to live, although I
had everything to live for. Had hvs-
terra, was very nervous; could not
sleep and was not safe to be left
alone.
Indeed, l thought would lose nv
mind. No one knows what endured.
81 continued this way until the last
OF February, when l saw in paper a
testimonial of a lady whose case was
similar to mine, and who had been
cured by Lydia E. Pinkhams Vegeta-
BILE Compound. determined to try it.
and felt better after the first dose.
continued taking it, and to-day am a
well woman, and can say from NV
heart, Thank God for such a msd;-
cine"
Mrs. Pinkham invites all suffering
women to write to her at Lynn, Mas,
for advice. All such letters are seen
and answered by women onlv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Then the prisoners were placed in one
room, with a door opening into the hall
and d window into the yard, while the
drunken tories and sober American Off
GERS were all left in the hall together.
The three prisoners soon began to
work. The sounds that rose about them
showed that most of the men were sleep
ing. They whispered together, and
then Simon began to use the bottles thai
Nancy had given.
The sounds of the sleeping guards be-
came louder, and soon it was manifest
ed that all but the sentinels of the three
prisoners had forgotten the hard march
of the day, and were sound asleep.
will you please get me a drink OF
WATER" Simon said to the sentinel in
the hall.
The sentinel grumbled, but went for
the water, and held out the gourd as he
returned. With one quick blow Simon
knocked the gourd from his hand, and
the water splashed over the gun and
into the face of the astonished tory.
Instantly Peter and John were by his
side, and the sentinel was secured and
gagged.
Then the three men hastily secured
the guns. but, though their efforts were
not heard by the drunken tories, the
prisoners in the other room had heard,
and were leaping out of the window
into the yard. The outside sentinel was
aroused, and fired, but the noise of the
report only served to awaken the drunk
en- men in the hall and quicker the pace
of the escaping prisoners.
"rll tend to that sentinel" said
Simon, quickly, leaving the hall and pre-
senting his gun before the soldier could
reload.
The dazed tories meanwhile had been
reused, only to find themselves without
guns and facing the barrels of their own
muskets. In a few moments the three
resolute men completed their work, had
Paroled the tories and disappeared.
John Starke concealed himself in the
woods, and was fed and cared for by
Nancy till he was strong enough tc
make his way to Sumter's army. Capt
Peter Bacot became an officer in the
regulars of South Carolina, but of Simon
no word was ever received.
After the war, when John 5tarke useG
to relate the story for his grandchildren
he would close by saying: ITS the only
time in all my recollection can remem,
Der that drunken men ever did any
good."-Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

He (before the wedding)-"You are
sure you won't be nervous at the al
tar?" She -four times widow)-'Ive
never been yet. "-Tit-Bits.
a Thrust.-Mss Passay-'I dread to
think of my fortieth birthday" Miss
Pert-"Why? Did something unpleas-
ant happen then ?'-Brooklyn Life.
Spelling His Record. - You love
Harry and yet you have rejected him"
well, he Dragged to me that he never
made a mistake about girls" Licago
Record.
Johnny Hay-"What kind of engage
ment rings dye sell?" Polite Jeweler
AL kinds" Johnny Hay-"Well, l
want one that girl can't sneak out Of"
Jewellers Weekly.
Good Hater.-Mrs. Weeds-"Do you
like widows, Mr.. Grumply?" Old Bach.
elor-"I do not, madam. I'd like to for.
bid marriage altogether in order to
wipe 'em out."-Ally Sloper.
Il have learned a new distinction be
tween pessimist and optimist." What
is itT' "A pessimist always calls cream
milk and an optimist always calls
milk cream Chicago Record.
Alfred" she exclaimed.
chow do you like my new hate" "Well,"
he replied, very slowly, in order to gain
time, 81 dunno. How much is it going
to cost?"-Chicago Daily News.
'Who wrote of the seven ages of man.
johnny" william Shakespeare. -
"And are there seven ages of women ?''
Il guess so; but she sticks by one of
'em all the ime."-Harper's Bazaar.
A Maine lady. in telling about the
wretched condition of certain roads
near Bar Harbor, says they are "futed
in manner which leads to the belief
that the man in charge must be a sew
ing-machine agent"
a Complete Retirement.-"Is your
friend out of politics." "Out of poll
tics." echoed Senator Sorghum. Il
should say he was. And that isn't the
worst of it; he's out of money."-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
WANTED A WOMAN FOR SPY.
How Spaninrds Tried to Induce Miss
Chamberlain to Go to
Washington.

A woman in Montreal who was ap-
preached by the Spaniards to do work
for them has been found. Her name is
Miss Chamberlain, and her case was
reported to the consul-general about a
month ago, but the latter and his as
sistant refused to make known her
identity. This is the story she tells:
About five weeks ago | was intro
duced to Spanish gentleman. He was
big and dark. His real name | never
knew, for | am certain that the name
he gave me was not his real one, but
L know he was Spanish. He professed
to take Il great liking to me, and found
excuses to see me often. He was very
nice, and | must confess | liked him a
little. We often talked of the war. but
it never struck me at thai sine shat he
was in any way personally connected
with it. This came !acer One day he
spoke to me about a certain business of
Importance he had in the United States.
and very much regretted the fact that
the war prevented him from attend
ing to it personally. After beating
about the bush he finally came to the
point that he would like me to 90 there
and look after the matter for him, a
he would trust me with his life
AS he had given me some very
beautiful presents, and as rather liked
him, told him that | would be delight
ed to assist him if | could. and if he
m I I.
OF the trip rather appealed to me. He
was profuse in his thanks at nv will
lngness, and asked me to give him a
decided promise then and there. |
asked him what sort of work it was
and where he wanted me to 90. He said
that he wanted me to go to Washing
ton and that it would be necessary to
get in the good graces of some very
high officials. Further than that he
would not tell. l asked him for a few
days to consider the matter, and he
allowed me this.
Before he went away he asked me
for my measurement, and the next day
L received dream of a travelling dress.
began to like the idea more and more.
but when he came the day upon which
| received the dress and pressed me to
go, and when he came for my answer,
| told him that | was afraid the trip
was too risky. | did not see so much
of him after that, and understood that
he sailed for Europe shortly after
II often feel sorry l did not go, but
then l might perhaps be in prison
now. '-Chicago Evening News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

They were on a tandem, and the
straight, smooth road stretched away
for mile or more. There was darkness
ell about.
But they did not mind the darkness.
In fact, they rather sought out the more
shadowy portions. For there is some
thing about tandem, if it steers easily,
which softens the iron-bound laws Of
custom. The riders are so close to-
gether, anyway.
The young man on the rear seat had
leaned slightly forward. Moreover, the
young woman on the front seat had
leaned just little back. And there was
more on the young mans lips than mi
crobes.
Suddenly they were arrested by a
shout--it is said that cycle policemen
never arrest anyone in any other way
a deep, full-bodied shout that BODIED i'll:
Hi, you! Where's your light?'
They stopped and dismounted.
where's your lamp" the officer de-
manded.
They examined the front of the wheel
together. The Light had gone out.
why said the young woman, "why,
/ never noticed that it wasn't lit. Ii
must have imagined that we were in the
parlor at home. Cycle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

her dress and handed them to her
brother. BE careful. Maybe you
can work your plan yet. Good-by," she
whispered, as she turned and left them.
John thrust one of the bottles into
his pocket and gave his companions
the others, and then they arose to take
their places in the ranks. The march
was at once resumed, but the lines of
the guard were very uneven now, and.
the murmurs had given place to shouts
and songs.
STEADY, there! Steady" called out
Capt. Faust, as he looked back at the
men.
HE thinks the troubles are with
Them" said Simon. He'll have to look
out or the ground will hit him in the
face. It's all right, and Wen make a
try pretty quick"
"Hark. What's that?" inquired
John. sharply.
The sound of a bugle could be heard
in advance of them. The three prison
ers looked at one another in dismay, for
doubtless the approaching men were
redcoats, and their coming meant the
downfall of all their hopes. Faust, too,
had heard the sound, and realized that
he was in no fit condition to be seen by
any of his superior officers.
Here, Capt. Faust" said Peter Ba.
cot, quickly, you take my hat and coat
and give me yours and your sword, and
Pllhelp you out. Be quick; you haven't
a minute to lose"
"G-glad to-to-have ye," said tka
leader, thickly, at once carrying out
the suggestion.
The transfer had hardly been made
and the men formed in line by the road
side before Col. Cruger's band Of red
coats, escorting supplies and reinforce
ments for the upper stations, appeared
in the road.
present arms!" called Capt. Peter.
and the men, who were too stupid to
perceive the change in officers, obeyed,
and also carried out his order to salute
the newcomers.
who's in command of these men.
and what are they?" inquired Col. Cru
ger. as he drew rein on his horse.
Capt. Faust's in command replied
Peter, saluting, land these fellows are
prisoners for Charleston"
Good place for them" replied the
colonel. You'd better hurry on
though, for if night overtakes you in the
woods the men may get away
We'll hurry" replied Peter, watch
ing the colonel as he and his men passed
on. Then Peter restored the sword and
belongings to Capt. Faust, and the
march was resumed, though the lines OF
the guard were still unsteady, and the
men plainly were almost overcome.
Their guns amt drunk" whispered
Simon, shaking his head in reply tc
Peters suggestion that they should
start and run into the woods. and the
three prisoners kept on with the others,
Night overlook them in the woods.
and the band took up their quarters il
a deserted loghouse by the roadside
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

The popularity of horse racing in
Russia is seriously threatened by the
introduction of the reindeer as the rival
of the horse. The reindeer is among
the swiftest of quadrupeds and can out
strip the swiftest of horses. 1t is esti-
mated that he could give the fieetest
Derby winner n start of half n mile and
beat him easily over the Derby race
course, while for a short distance he
reaches Il speed of GO miles an hour. A
st. Petersburg merchant has construct
ed special course for this new sport.
and the novel excitement is looked for
ward to with great eagerness by sport
loving Russians. 1t is expected that be-
fore long reindeer will be harnessed to
sleighs and that most eXhilarating of
pastimes made more exciting still.-N.
Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

To those DESTROYS of owning farm home,
and seeking by industry and thrift to attain
an Independent condition in life, no better
chance is afforded than the fertile farming
lands, at low prices and reasonable terms,
situated along the line of the Chicago &
Northwestern R'y, in western Minnesota
and South Dakota.
This locality is forging to the front and
yearly gaining immense wealth from its fine
crops, dairy interests and stock raising.
For further information regarding Home
seekers rates, etc, please apply to w. b.
Kniskern. G. P. and T. A, % Fifth Ave,
Chicago
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
UnfniIing SymDtOm.

Anxious Mother! am afriad Johnny
is III.
Fdther-My goodness! What does he
complain Of?
'He hasn't begun to complain yet;
but | forgot to lock the jam cupboard
to-day, and there isn't bit missing."-
Pearson's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Give the Children a Drink

called Grain.O. 1t is a delicious, appetizing,
nourishing food drink to take the place Of
coffee; Sold by all grocers and liked by all
who have used it, because when properly
prepared it tastes like the finest coffee but
ls free from all its injurious properties.
Grain-O aids digestion and strengthens the
nerves. 1t is not a stimulant but health
builder, and children, as well as adults, can
drink it with great benefit Costs about as
much as coffee. Is and 25c,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Is Health Worth Ten Centsr

Man suffers many mysterious ailments
from unknown causes, and nine-tenths of
them have their origin in the digestive canal
somewhere 1t does any person good to
clean out this canal occasionally in a rational
way, provided it is not done in violent
manner. The proper cleansing and disin-
fecting preparation is Cascarets Candy Ca
thartic, which are very gentle, but at the
same time thoroughly effective A lOc box
will purify the whole system and in most
cases remove the cause of i'll health. When
Feeling bad" take Cascarets. They will do
you good, and can do you no harm.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Professional Cycling in France.

Professional cycling is paying bust
ness in France. Sunday is the day when
races are so plentiful that many young
sters have given up all other employ
ment and earn their living by racing.
In some cases they get as much as
from $50 to 6 30 per week.-Chicagso
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Beauty Was Profitable.

Pretty Cashier-You must give me holi.
day to recruit my health. My beauty is be-
ginning to fade.
Manager-Why do you think so?
The men are beginning to count their
change. '-Pearson's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Intellectual Progress in England.

Whe.l Queen Victoria assembled the
throne more than Al per cent of the
people in the British islands could not
write their own names. The proportion
in that condition mas now been reduced
70 seven per cent.-Albany Argus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
foods SarsapariIIa
Americas Greatest Medicine.
A Slight MISUNDERSTANDING.

Mr.. Guyer-I suppose you ride wheel,
Miss Antiquste?
Miss Antiquate Yes, indeed; l completed
my first century yesterday
Really? You don't look it, I'm sure"
Friends they were, but strangers now
Chicago Evening News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Dewey began bombardng at Manila at
five a. m, and Sampson and Schley did lit
tie job Of the same sort the other day, at
three a. m. Spain is understood to intend
filing protest against these rank violations
of the eight hour labor law.-Albanv Argus.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
For What Cuba Is Noted.

Cuba" said an urchin at the foot of the
class, lis that place what used to be sur
rounded by water, and now is surrounded by
warships. 1t is noted for its tobacco and
war bulletins. Adams Mass Freeman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

All American warships are painted dull
gray, the expectation being that the Span
sh vessels will be done brown. That's the
,olor scheme as at present arranged.-N. Y.
Mail and Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Language of the Day.

He-1 shall never love again.
She-Ah! An immune. - Indianapolis
journal.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-28

Mrs. Garstin, Dr.. and Mrs. HCmburg
Mr.. and Mrs. Crop, Mr.. and Mrs E
ID. Tenney, mir. and Mrs. John Walker
Mr.. and Mrs. Paris, Mr.. and Mrs
Lewis Mrs. Titus Mr. and Mrs. Ben
son, from Oregon, Mr.. and Mrs. Scott
Mr.. and Mrs. F. NJ Hatch, Mr.. and
Mrs. Christian Conrad, Mrs Neville
Castle, Mr.. and Mrs Jas. Robinson.
Mrs. George Macfarlane Mr.. and Mrs
Focke, Mrs. Vida. Mr.. and Mrs. Schaef-
fer. The Misses Luce, Walker. Vida.
Widemann, Kelly. Hennigan, Ena
Scott, Along, Parker. Kaufman. Da-
mon, Kitchen, WiddineId, King. Mist.
Wall, Robinson apd others Among
the men present were: Prince David
Capt. Taussig, Maj Langfitt, Capt. Ly-
dig, DR.. Griffith, Mr.. Winthrop, Lieut.
Hirsch, Mr.. Potter, Mr.. Marx. Mr.. Nc
Intosh, Mr.. Soper, Mr.. Sloggett, Lieut.
Wood, Lieut.. Louis, DR.. De May, Ned
Macfarlane, Mr.. Mather Mr. w c.
Parke, Mr.. Mist, Southland Hoffman.
Mr. Adams
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-28
4 CAR INCIDENT.
Volunteer Who Offered Swipes for
His Fare.

\ volunteer, red haired. muzzy and
happy entered King street car on
Monday evening at 1905 p. m. at the
Hobron's drug store corner. He car
ried bottle of beer wrapped up in
a local newspaper.
Conductor" he said, hurry up and
get me to Waikiki by 10 O'Clock, or
them fellers II fine me $40"
Its past 10 now" said the cOnduc-
tor
The volunteer took a seat. He was
muddled and jolly. and tried to MARBLE
song that was a mixture of aloha
oe," and Pop goes the weasel" Then
the conductor asked him for his fare.
He leisurely felt in his pockets one by
one without stopping the MARBLE. He
found no money. Then he reflected.
The conductor was waiting. Unfolding
the wrapper from the paper, the SOL
der produced the bottle filled with
swipes.
Say, conductor. this cost me twenty
five cents. 'Spose you take it. and
give me back fifteen cents change
The conductor declined the offer.
The volunteer fell off into a mixed
reflection. Then he renewed the pro-
position. 1t was again declined. He
stopped warbling and looked serious,
while he wrapped up the bottle. Got
to walk it, | suppose he said.
a kindly disposed man handed the
conductor ten cents. The volunteer at
tempted TO pay him off with converse
tion Think III settle here its nice
country and you need good men-say
have you a corkscrew. so we can take
a drink? ?"
The benevolent man left the car.
The Pacific commercial advertiser. [volume] (Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands) 1885-1921, 1898-10-28
NICARAGUA CANAL.
VI Measurements on Canal RepOrted
at Washin9tOn

NEW YORK. Oct BY a recent
order Of the Nicaraguan Canal Com
mission the following measurements
OF the proposed ship canal have been
adopted as a basis for estimates Oh the
work of construction: From Grey
town TO lock No. / the canal will be
$50 feet wide on the bottom From
lock No. j 20 Divide Cut the canal will
be $50 wide. From Divide Cut through
the rocky country the canal will he 100
feet wide on the bottom with vertical
sides forty feet high.
Farther through San Francisco bas-
in to the end of Florida Lagoon the
cut will be 200 feet wide From Flor
ida Lagoon to San Juan River, $50
feet wide, and this width Will be car
ried also on the west side with the
same slope. In the bed of the San
Juan river the cut will be 300 feet with
side slopes, differing, of course, at the
bends, where changes may be neces-
sary. In the lake the cut will be fun
mel shaped; at the deep water entrance
it will be 600 feet, tapering to 800 feet
at the river entrance, the sides slopes
being very fiat through the first six
feet of silt
The commission is working hard to
get its report ready for Congress when
it meets in December next.