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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Willing to He,

rs he man whom one can trust ?"
asked Gazzam of Maddox, speaking Of
Twitters.
He is a man who is willing to be
trusted with all you can spare. De
troit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
A symbol of Starvation.

"Won't they let you stop at our boarding
house any more" asked the Circassan.
mo" answered the living skeleton "It
isn't my fault, either The last time was
there one of the boarders told the landlady
I looked like he felt after one of her break.
fasts. Detroit Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
All the EsaentiaIs.

The Sire-And do you think you car
make my daughter happy?
The Sucker-Confident of it, sir;
am full of faults she can nag me about
N. Y. Evening Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Mrs. Brown-This paper is fraud.
Mr.. Brown-In what respect?
Mrs. Brown-Why, here is a column
headed proposals" and it's all about
building contracts and such tiresoms
Ihings.-N. Y. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Unsophisticated Parent-Hello there,
nurse, what's the baby yelling that way
for? l can't read at all
Nur$e-He's cutting his teeth, sir.
Unsophisticated Parent-Well, see
that he doesn't do it any more, or you
lose your place.-Harlem Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Wrecks IN the Baltic

There are more wrecks in the Baltic
sea than in any other place in the world.
The average is one wreck a day
throughout the year,-N. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
WOndrous Wise.

'He Is one of the wisest men that ever
lived"
what is his greatest accomplish
ment?"
''He can tell if a woman's hat is on
straight. Town Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Several Objections.

$50 You are not going to marry Herr
Meissner?"
Hardly. Papa is not altogether sat
isfied with his position; mamma doesn't
like his family; he doesn't strike me as
quite stylish enough-and, besides, he
hasn't asked me."-Der Floh.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
The News Seeker.

II would be happier" quoth he,
IF things could be reversed
That rumors might come tardily
And combinations first"
washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
Left 1t.

Phillips-What's the matter with that
fellow from Colorado-isn't he all right?
Qupps--I don't know. Somebody said
he left Pixies peak under a cloud.-Town
Tonnes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

The dailies said the roads were fine
He's looking now for blood
He went forth like tailor's sign,
He came back cased in mud.
Cycling Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

We find superstition is widely ingrained
Alike in the saint and the sinner;
But horseshoe, We know, is quite sure to
bring luck
When it's OH the foot of winner.
N. Y. Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Dearest she whispered, after tell
ing him yes, Il am graduate of a
cooking school,"
The young man shuddered.
Never mind" he said. I'VE can
board. N. Y. Evening Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

I'VE must be careful" quoth the bee.
There isn't any doubt,
That if the sugar trust should see
How, for this land, with sweets we're free
'Twould try to keep us out"
washington Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

SPANS flag will have to change bit
Ere Uncle Sam is through:
For after we have beaten her
She'll then be black and blue.
Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Jack Spratt liked a two-dollar hat,
But his wife chose one for ten;
They couldn't agree. 50 Mrs. Spratt she
Went home to her mother again.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

never knew their Inc f"St oe'geDHt'
worth until | used them for the cure of
chronic dyspepsia. For two years / suffered
end doctored for that aggravatng trouble
but could only be helped temporarily.
Il think dyspepsia is one of the most
stubborn of ailments, and there is scarcely
a clerk or Office man but what is more or
less victim. Some days | could eat any
thing, while at other times l would be starry
ing. Those distressed pains would force me
to quit work.
Il tried the hot-water treatment thorough
ly, but it did not affect my case. | have
tried many advertised remedies, but they
would help only for a time. A friend of
mine recommended Dr. Williams Pink Pills
for Pale People, but did not think much OF
them.
81 finally was induced to try the pills and
commenced using them. After taking few
doses | found much relief. | do not remem-
DER how many boxes of the pills used, but
used them until the old trouble stopped.
| know they will cure dyspepsia of the worst
form and am pleased to recommend them.
DR.. Williams Pink Pills are sold by all
lealers, or will be sent post paid on receipt
of price, 80 cents a box or six boxes for $3.50,
by addressing Dr. Williams Medicine Com.
pany, Schenectady. n. Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

The girl Of the period
She makes a full stop
At the bargain counter
When she goes to shop.
Chicago Tribune,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
No Sign.

Because young man courts his girl
in dark room, it is no sign he is de.
veloping a negative.-Harlem Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

The war will have one blessed result,
anyway"
"Well?"
"The war of 81 years ago will never
be spoken of as the late war; Chi
cago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

A GUARDSMAN'S TROUBLE.
From the Detroit (Mi:h) Journal.

The promptness with which the National
Guard of the different states responded to
President McKinley's call for troops at the
beginning of the war with Spain made the
whole country proud of its citizen soldiers.
In Detroit there are few Rnardsmen more
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

single sponge has been found on
the coast Of Florida with a circumfer-
ense of Eve feet six inches.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Some men," said Uncle Eben, sis
mighty proud OBJ dab ancestors. But
eff de ole folks was alive has my doubts
bout whethuh dc feelin' would be reci-
prossifed. Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

She read the secret in his eyes,
OF love. and knew it well:
You see, a secret is thing
A woman's sure TO tell.
philadelphia Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
|(&lf5V 2]iI2]ki71'Yi't7SlaI51S;$5 n
Hope for Him.

Hal" exclaimed the murderer
Good news at last!"
..'Wbat?" demanded the jailer.
With hand that trembled with excite
ment the prisoner pointed to war item
to the effect that the price of manila
rope was rapidly advancing.
'Hurrah Cor Dewey" he cried.-Chi-
cago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
IT SET HIS TEETH ON EDGE.

Carpenter Ito new apprent'ce) H I'VE
you ground all those tools left out for
you?
New Apprentice (holding up a saw
Yes, all except this ere one-an' |
amt quite got all the notches out of it,
Ally Sloper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

One of the great trials in woman's life
is that no two members of her family like
an article cooked the same way.-Atchison
Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

popular and efficient
than Max K. Davies,
first sergeant of Co. B.
He has been a resi-
dent of Detroit for the
past six years, and his
home is at 4l6 Third
Avenue. For four
years he was connected
with the well known
wholesale drug house
of Farrand, Williams
& Clark, in the capac-
ity of bookkeeper.
81 have charged up
many thousand orders
for DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People, -
said Mr.. Davies, but
=.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

What an unconcerned look everybody has
when the contribution box is passed their
way.-Washington Qa.) Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
A Good EXAMPLE.

She-Did you ever see any rapid firing?
He-Yes; | was in Washington when the
Spanish minister and attaches were sent
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Three fourths of the people are gullible.
if the right mar Genes along
Ua) Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

Sergeant-No, my man, I'm sorry to
say that you're too short standing up
but, hold on! Lie down, and we'll
see if you're not taller that way!-N. Y.
Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21

There was a man in our town,
Who wasn't overwis,;
He started into business,
But didn't advertise.
OF course there is a moral
Connected with this tale;
He runs an advertisement now
It's headed: "Sheriffs Sale"
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-07-21
CLEAN PEOPLE.
Have CntRrrh Anywhere We
Can Not Be Wholly Clean.

axe systematic eff.
to be free from
disgusting disease.
. L. A. Johnston,
Pilham and Ripley
e e is, Montgom-
Ala, tells her ex,
perience W i t h
= catarrh OF the
> stomach a n d
h o w she was
cured:
81 will state to
you that l have
taken eight hot
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
DASH AT HAVANA,
Instead of a Mere Naval Demonstration,
Favored by Naval Officers.

Instead of a Mere Naval Demonstration,
Favored by Naval officers.
Even after congressional action the
administration will make one more
effort for peace, wires the correspond
ent of the Atlanta Journal. The plan
of the president and the cabinet is to
afford one last opportunity for Spain to
evacuate Cuba without loss of life.
This plan contempla es naval demon
stration toward Havana. The Key
West feet under Commodore Sampson
is to make threatening move upon
Havana. Its purpose is to convince
Spain that force is to be applied to put
an end to her war against the Cubans.
Its further object is to give the Spanish
government an opportunity, If 1T de-
sires to do so, to yield to the demands
of the United States under pressure of
superior force. If the occasion is not
seized by Spain, the bombardment OF
Havana is to follow
1t is only frank to say that this plan
is not viewed favorably by naval Off
GERS. They are dubious of the demon
stration achieving its peaceful object.
They think it would be an awful waste
of valuable time The navy strategists
want to make dash at Havana. They
want to disable the harbor batteries
and drive the volunteers back into the
country, where they will be attacked by
the insurgents. After settling with
the guns of Moro Castle the navy
strategists desire to so for the Spanish
battleships Vizcaya and Oquendo, now
at Porto Rico.
These ships are the most formidable
members of the Spanish feet now in
West Indian waters. The object of the
strategists in destroying these two YES
sells is two-fold 1t is desired to pre-
vent their escaping northward to un-
protected portions of the coast and also
to keep them from joining the west
ward bound Spanish feet and acting as
q convoy for the torpedo fotilla.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
u. S. ARMY ENGINEERS
Sent to Mobile, Pensacola and Galveston
to Stock the Harbors With Mines.


Sent to Mobile, Pensacola and Galveston
to Stock the Harbors With Mines.
A detachment of twenty-one men OF
the engineering corps OF the United
States army have been stationed at
Mobile, Pensacola and Galveston. This
detachment is from Willett's Point,
on Long Island, eighteen miles from
New York, and have been sent to
these cities by the government to
place mines in the harbors, and other
wise assisting in the various fortifica-
tions and defenses that are being
erected at these points.
A government training school is
located at Willett's Point, where all
kinds of engineering work is taught.
For some time past special attention
has been given to the instruction OF
placing mines. The men are taught
to do all the actual work of anchoring
and taking out mines, while the Off
GERS make the electrical attachment
which connect with the shore, and
this detachment is being sent to the
gulf cities especially for this kind OF
work.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
CLEARED FOR ACTION.

F"e fiying Squadron is Complete and
Only Awaiting the Word.
me flying squadron at Fort Monroe
ready for action and complete in all
|e,aiis except the possible addition of
ulspatch boat and hospital boat.
(ne battleship Texas has arrived
[nich practically complete the squad
n. The Texas" said Captain
nilips to the Associated Press repre-
fntative, lis ready for sea at an
Hurs notice and ready to fight and,
rumors to the contrary, l believe
u VIII show herself to be the
[ortniest ship in the ocean" The i'm
(Eovement to the tarrets of the Texas
(lows her 12-inch guns to be fred
Pce In every three minutes instead of
Plmeriy only once in every eight
[nutes. All of the ships are practi-
Pliy cleared for action.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
LEE MAY SUPPLY MISSING LINK
From Havana Harbor to Fix RESPONSE
bility on Spain.


bility on Spain.
Representative Lorrimer, of Illinois,
is authority for the statement that
General Lee will make some startling
disclosures before the senate commit
tee on foreign relations when he arrives
in Washington regarding the con-
spiracy to blow up the Maine. General
Lee will be called before the commit
tee, but the nature of the testimony
expected from him has not been dis
closed.
81 understand that General Lee is to
supply the missing link in the testi-
mony,"' said he. fMy information is
that Captain Sigsbee is in possession
of the facts, but does not feel at liberty
to give them until the person who gave
them to him releases him from the Sc
crecy imposed. That person under
stand is General Lee." d.
1t is said that the information Cen
eral Lee is expected to testify to re-
lates to the extinguishment of the cleo
trio lights in Havana at the instant of
the blowing up of the Maine. Elec-
trical experts have said that if the
lights went out in Havana at the time
of the explosion, it would be conclu-
sive evidence that the mine under the
Maine must have been fired from a
shore electrical connection.
Captain Sigsbee, before the foreign
relations committee, said he had in
formation that the lights had gone out,
but did not think it advisable to give
the name of his informant while he
was in Cuba. His informant is said to
be General Lee.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
DESPITE THE WAR SCARE
|pusiness Continues to Show Activity
All Along the Line.
EnTE Of BUSINESS NOT EASY TO JUDGE.
What Outgo Continues aud the Exports of
Cotton is Considered Extraordinary
IRON and Steel Industry Shows
Demand Greater Than Ever.
R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review of

R. G. Dun & Co.'S weekly review OF
|rade says
When everybody is asking whether
n is to be war or peace, the state of
business is not easy to judge. Since
bobody can Judge just how wise bank
lrs may be in an emergency, there is
ome uncertainty, but thus far scarce
h any stoppage whatever of manufac-
|uring concerns appears nor any indi-
lsions that the producing force is
likely to be diminished, nor is any
Iuch symptoms to be seen in business
reports. Evidence Of existing condi-
lions is not confusing or favorable.
10 far banking conservatism has not
Iaused failures, which continue small
h than for many years, nor has it
taused stoppage of any manufacturing
concerns, nor lessened the volume of
business reported by railroads in ton
bage or clearings at the principal
boints.
The wheat outgo counts for much,
Snd continues, Atlantic exports having
been 2,241, alt for the week, against
,521, 122 last year, and corn exports
ere 3, 483, $50 bushels, against 3, $685.
4S7 last year. The price rose steadily
ind closed 2 cents higher for wheat,
nth corn cent higher.
The exports of cotton are extraordi-
tary, though just now deferred by the
|aution which causes larger shipments
b New York, instead of outside from
(ulf ports. For four weeks it has
veraged nearly 80, 500, 900 per week,
bwer than in 1895, from the largest
Fop ever grown, in spite of many re-
korts Of decreased production. In
lch conditions heavy industrial de-
bands for great force of operatives
ave been effective. The truth is
bat every industry meets enormous
Reproduction compared with CORE
bonding demands in any other year,
pwever prosperous, and yet nearly
are keeping almost their whole
rce employed and some are increas-
Is their force. In one branch of
bolen manufactures, two carpet mills
i've stopped, others are about to stop,
it is between seasons, but much
pmplaint Of cancellation causes lower
rices. Sales of the week are insig-
ificant, and prices have declined two
ents for finer grades and over one
ent in the average for all qualities.
In the iron and steel industry, with
emands greater than ever before from
eneral sources, urgent orders from
be government enlarge work, but do
ot advance prices. Disasters in trade
hown this week by separate branches
the business for the month of
larch and for the first quarter of 1898
pake the best report that has been
|osslble for five years. 1t is interest
70 to note that nearly all branches of
uslness show surprising movement.
leanwhile banks are extremely eau
GUS and commercial loans are but 10
er cent of their aggregate. The be-
|ef that quick expansion in all
ranches would follow greater liberal
and patriotism by the banks is not
Fnolly unfounded, and the heavy re-.
ipts OF gold from Europe counts for
'tle compared with the greater or
Pss liability in loans by banks.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14

AT Princelon Ky, Prince Baker, an
aged farme shot and killed his som
in-law, ,.b Thomasson, and then
committed suicide. There had been
trouble between Baker and his SON
in-law, and the former went to the
home of the latter and picked up a
shotgun and killed Thomasson with
out warning. The murderer then went
to the home of his brother, Ed Baker,
and, after telling the family to bury
him well, put bullet from a pistol
through his brain.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
In Favor of Carmack.

The contested congressional election
case Of Patterson against Carmack in
the Tenth Tennessee district was re.
ported to the house Friday, house
election committee No. l recommend
ing the seating of Carmack and de-
claring against ex-Representative Pat
terson's contest. The committee cor
rects the vote to make majority OF
500 for Carmack.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
M,KINLEY'S REPLY

Cabled to European Capitals-Its sCreated
Favorable Impression.
An inquiry at the several embassies
and legations at Washington shows
that the reply of President Mckinley
to the Powers has created most ia
vorable impression among tho ambas.
sadors and ministers. 1t was cabled
Immediately to London, Paris and all
other European capitals. The decla-
ration of the president that in the
interest of humanity this warfare must
stop, and his indirect appeal to exert
their influence in the name of humani.
ty, found sympathetic reflection in
the sentiments of all the abassadors
and other representatives.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
The Princeton Finished. .

The gunboat Princeton, built at the
shipyard at Camden, Pa, is finished
and ready to be turned over to the
government. 1t is expected that the
authorities at Washington will within
few days order her removal to the
League Island navy yard to receive
her fittings and preparations for sea.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14

George Stout, of Philadelphia, who
was knocked out by Oscar Gardiner,
the Omaha middleweight, in hot
fight at Columbus, o., died from the
effects of the blow. 1t was in the
twelfth round that the fatal jolt was
delivered, Stout falling heavily and
never regaining consciousness.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
Fifteen BattIeships ofr For Cane yerde

MADRID. Fifteen Spanish men-of,
war will leave Cadiz Immediately for
Cape Verde Islands and several bat
talions have started to reinf - the
garrison at the Balearic Isla ds n the
Mediterranean. The provil ia mi.
litia in the Canary Islands Will be
placed on war footing.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
sfxty-four G.. dets Expelled.

The board of visitors of the South
Carolina Military Academy at Charles
ton, have expelled xtyfour cadet,
who participated in a rebellion which
took place OF the academy few days
since. They refused to obey orders
and rioted around the building all
night.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
New Cotton Mill.

Arrangements are we'll under way for
the construction of $4,000 cotton
mill at Norwood, N. G.
nInrc1reJ ;ngrnor Eeao
Margaret Mather, the actress, played
her last domestic scene in the fourth
act of Cymbeline in Charlestown, W.
Va, last week. She collapsed and
was carried off the stage in an uncon-
scious condition and never regained
consciousness.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
Gold Shipped from Cuba.

Gold is being shipped from Cuba to
New York. Already 5000, 600 has been
received and $4,000 more was en-
gagged for shipment. This gold is
shipped from Havana because war is
imminent,
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
Simply an Act of Friendship.
Germany to Send a Shin.

A dispatch from Berlin says In
view of the probable outbreak of hos
tilities, the German Admiralty, which
at present has not single ship in
West Indian waters, is considering the
advisability of sending at least one
cruiser for the protection of the polit
ical and commercial interests of Ger
man Y there.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14

Statisticians claim that the earth
will not support more than about
s, ,994, 900, 900 people. The present pop
ulation is estimated at 1,467, 900, 00o
the increase being 8 per cent. each de,
cade. At that rate the utmost limit
will be reached in the year 2o72'
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
Mother and Child Burned to Death.

In attempting to rescue her child
from a burning barn, Mrs. G. W.
Critics, who resides about seven miles
from Carrollton, Ga., was fatally burn
ed by falling in the flames with the
child in her arms. The child died
and Mrs. Critics is not expected to
live.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
NO MORE CODE TELEGRAMs
At Havana Unless They Are Translated
to the Censor.

Latest reports from Havana say that
everything is quiet, and the state of
waiting, expectancy and doubt contin-
ues as it has for a week or more. Ac-
cording to outward appearances there
is absolutely no change in the usual
routine of life in happy tropical city.
From Friday on, all code kilograms
from or to Cuba must be translated at
the censor's office with the code books
in sight.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
A Call for Men.

Governor Tunnel, of Delaware, has
issued proclamation calling upon the
able-bodied men of the state to send
in their names for enlistment in the
national volunteer reserves.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
Weary of the Fight.

The York Cotton mill strikers at
Saco, Me-, have voted unanimously to
return to work next Monday. About
1000 hands are involved in the strike.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14
schosleld McKinley,s Adviser.

President Mckinley has issued or
ders makiug Gen. Schoield his mill
tary advise the same position held
by Gen. Halleck in the civil war as the
adviser to President Lincoln.
The free press. (Poplarville, Miss.) 1890-19??, 1898-04-14

An improved monkey-wrench JUS
placed on the market has the adjusting
screw mounted on ball bearings
make 1t turn easily.