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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
IN FASHIONS REALM.
Handsome Costumes of Light Nate
rails for Summer - Pretty
Shirt Waists.

Blue, white, pink and other daintily
colored organdies, muslins, bareges and
grenadines are effectively trimmed with
ruches and ruffles of the dress fabric
edged with black lace. On the bodice
is a mixture of these decorations with
bands of lace insertion, or very often
there are yoke and sleeves of net match
ing the lace in design.
Very handsome costumes of vicuna,
lightweight ladies' cloth, or soft kid
cloth, are made of two distinct shades
of the fabric, and decorated with straps
of the darker shade and small round
tailor buttons; or, if a daintier effect
is desired, straps, vest and revers of
cream or white cloth are used, with a
yoke of braidwork or silk cord applique.
The white-cloth decorations give style
to the gown, while not adding much to
the expense, as three-quarters of yard
of this wide fabric will cut up into plen-
ty of trimmings for both waist and
skirt.
Very dainty and pretty effects are
devised by the modistes in finishing tha
tops of sleeves of gowns already m
preparation for the summer season, the
shape below the shoulder being, with
out exception, plain, trim, and eX-
| ccedingly close. Gowns of net, lace,
chiffon, etc, have narrow tucks, alter
mating with bands of insertion, or they
are shirred round and round the arm
spirally, or trimmed with folds and odd
| 1U Tlnnn1 6nSicrn IN, loco o1,1Nlin1a Tn
every case, however, the sleeve is a
small one, simple in effect, and one
with which most women are now great
ly pleased.
Some pretty shirt-waist models have
| been designed for the coming sum-
mer, some of them showing deep sail
or collar, joined to pointed revers that
reach the belt in front; the entire piece
of woven guipure lace, with cuffs and
girder to match. These trimmings
adorn pique, linen and duck waists, as
well as those of taffeta, foulard, or
wash silk; other styles are trimmed
with very handsome Swiss or Irish en-
broideries. Again waists are seen with
removable vests, stock collars, and
girdles of liberty satin. Besides these
are countless morning waists formed OF
India linen, percale, dimity, bishops
lawn, fine qualities of dotted and cross.
barred muslin, plain and fancy swivel
silk, and zephyr gingham. The ma
| jority of these resemble as nearly as
possible a boys shirt waist, with g
single plat down the front, few gath.
ers on each side of this plat and on the
shoulders, and a double pointed yoke
on the back. The regular shirt sleeve
is shaped with bua little fullness on the
shoulder, and the entire model is small
and extremely plain.-N. y. Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
CURE OF OBESITY.
A Simple Course of Exercise and a
Restrictive Diet Accomplish
Wonders.

While general exercise is valuable, it
is not alone sufficient to aid those who
are too stout, particularly those an
noyed by embonpoint, but specific mo-
lions are necessary. Here is a simple
exercise which works wonders. 1t
must be performed with the corsets
and long skirts off. Assume perfectly
upright position-that is, put the heels
together, the arms by the side and the
head high, and the spine curved to
throw the chest out and the hips back.
Then touch the floor in front of the
feet with the fingertips, without bend
ing the knees. Rise to the standing
is much fatigue, raise the arms over
the head before descending, to soothe
and stimulate the nerves of the back.
This simple exercise has been known
to reduce the weight 20 pounds in
three months, the greatest effect be-
ing over the abdomen.
At first there will be difficulty in
reaching the floor without bending the
knees, but this can be overcome by
persistent effort which adds interest
to what might seem monotonous and
meaningless. Drop the arms, and by
a series of up and down motions, like
pumping, the tense muscles of back
and thigh will relent, and the hands get
nearer to the floor At the end of
week the difficulty should be overcome
and suppleness gained.
When it comes to diet for obesity. the
rules are so much like those for dys.
pepsia and govt that invalidism is sug-
gested. Primarily the ban goes out
against that wicked trio of sweets, fats
and starches. All are tabooed, and that
means diet so monotonously simple
that many one lapses into her former
state of indulgence from WEAKNESS and
Impotence.
There can be no candy, no enticing
drinks from the soda water fountain
no sugar in coffee or tea (although
saccharine can be used), no desserts;
nor can there be anything fried, nor
mayonnaise, nor creamy things, nor
farinaceous. Vegetables that grow be.
low ground-plebeian vegetables, like
potatoes and beets-must be left out
of this spartan diet, and butter is for
hidden. What is there left? Why,
this: a cup of hot water an hour be-
fore meals, none with food; fresh meats
except portland pulled bread with
some indulgence in vegetables and
fruit. This of course Is severe, but il
is only necessary Tor "a short time, and
surely will lower the weight. After a
sufficient numbe: q. pounds have van
ished into thin air, more generous
diet should be gradually adopted
Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
Monkey Dentistry in a street Car.

An itinerant musician who daily
.grinds out operate airs and popular
songs on a street piano at Bridgeport
opposite Norristown, and his monkey
were a miserable pair as they sat in
trolley car on the way to this city the
other morning. The monkey was
squealing and holding one of its paws
to it's mouth while tears flowed copious-
". The master could not console the
animal, and a well-dressed man who sal
opposite asked what caused the mon
keys suffering. HE gotta da pain in
da toot,' was the reply. Il tinka he
goin' to die, but wanta to get him to
city. The questioner asked permission
to examine the monkeys mouth, and
after examining it produced vial anG
allowed a few drops of liquid to fall
on the gums. The animal ceased squeal.
ing. Then the sympathizing man got
tbs Italian to hold the monkeys mouth
Ypen, when he inserted pair of forceps
he took from his pocket and drew out
the troublesome TOOTH The monkey
yelled once and then showed the reliet
it felt. When the owner was wipine
the blood from its mouth the dentist
left the car and shook his head good.
naturally when the street musician
called after him: "Commo back an
gitta you mon" -Philadelphi Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01

iers, although they may be more won
derful creatures than we in America
have any idea of. No; the way apes
are made useful is this:
In that far-otf, dried-up, little orr.
entail country, quite near China. you
know, there are large quantities OF
counterfeit coin in circulation; and the
counterfeiters of Siam must be most
proficient, for we hear that it is the
hardest thing in the world to detect the
bad from the good money. The mer-
chants are often deceived and frequent
ly swindled. The smartest men they
could employ were deceived, too; for
the bad money was such wonderful
imitation that the closest scrutiny often
failed to find the difference between a
good and bad piece.
In this dilemma some Siamese mer,
chants called to their help some one
who was always thought not so smart
as mana monkey. And these large
apes of Siam" proved such success at
their new avocation that the custom of
employing them for the purpose Of de-
tecting bad money has become univer-
sal. The ape cashier of Siam holds his
situation without rival.
He has peculiar method of testing
coin. Every piece is handed to him and
he picks up each bit of money, one at
time, and meditatively puts it into his
mouth, tasting it with grave delibera-
ton. II the coin is good he declares
the fact plainly. He takes it from his
mouth and carefully places it in its
proper receptacle beside him. lie has
pronounced judgment and everyone is
satisfied that the judgment is correct.
But, if the coin is bad, the cashier
makes known his verdict in an equally
| unmistakable manner. He throws it
violently from his mouth to the floor,
shaking his head with as much disgust
as the merchant himself might feel at
being imposed upon. With loud chat
tering and angry gestures he makes
known his displeasure at being pre-
sentef with a bad piece of money. The
merchant himself could not express it
better.
Now, how does monkey know what
man cannot tell? All, that is his Sc
cret. He never reveals it. Perhaps he
is afraid if he should make known all
the mysteries of his profession his oc-
cupation might be gone, and people
would once more prefer men for CASH
iers in place of the extraordinary apes
employed by the merchants of SIAM
Eva Lovett, in Independent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01

livered to give the operating depart
ment a chance to experiment. Fifty
steel cars, each weighing "a, 600 pounds,
were loaded with an average of $4,000
pounds of coal. To them was coupled
new 22x2S-inch consolidation locomo-
tive weighing 16s,7OO pounds and hay
ing 54-inch driving wheels.
The start was made from Cumber-
II. ID, Md, and the destination was
Brunswick, Nd, on the Second division.
In his report General Superintendent
Fitzgerald says the train was pulled
with comparative ease and that the
class of engines used will be able to
handle so cars of so tons capacity each
on that division without trouble.
Hitherto the trainload on that di-
vision has been 1926 units of 61h tons
each, or about 1900 tons, 40 per cent.
increase over that of five years ago.
The 50-car train was computed as con-
tanning 497 units, or 6,45S,10O pounds
gross. The net weight of coal in the
train was Abs 100 pounds.
1t was by far the heaviest train ever
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
THE KAISER OBJECTED.
He Was vigorously Opposed to Hav-
ing the Empress Use
Hair Dye.

The Great Young Man of Germany, as
they call the enterprising and pyro-
technic kaiser, while poking his i'm
perial finger into every art and every
science, still finds time, the court scan
dial mongers say, to pay strict atten-
ton to the wardrobe and toilet of the
empress, his wife.
The empress is but hum2N, and when
she saw silver threads making their APP
pearance in her hair she most naturally
tried to defer the inevitable-and dyed,
it is said. Whether she put on too much,
or whatever the reason was, certain it
is, that one morning the poor empress
appeared at breakfast with stripes "
doubtful green among her tresses.
you have put some rubbish on your
head, Augusta" cried Wilhelm, with a
great frown. where's the bottie?"
The empress muttered a few words
and went on with her breakfast, but the
ruler of minds and bodies got up, rum
mayed his wife's dressing-room, to the
distress of the maids, who were busy
putting things in order, and, observing
IfldU one OF JneIn lTleu W COnCtdl d DOI-
tie, he snatched it from her and put it
in his pocket. Nothing more was sale
on the subject to the empress, but the
perfumer in ordinary to their majesties
lost his exalted patron, and poor Au-
gusta's head remained harlequined for
q month.
The same fate befell later importa-
ton from Paris, and at last the en-
press, who detested a motley head as
much as the kaiser does hair dye, got
a new preparation to bleach her hair an
even color, and from that day the en-
press appeared completely white, and
even poudree. Her fancy now, in which,
however, she cannot always indulge, is
to wear pure white garments or pale
gray ones, which suit her well, and
make her look very picturesque. How
ever Wilhelm loves pink, blue and
green, and she must comply with his
wishes and order colored dresses.-N.
Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

A fiber of silk mile long weighs IL
grains.
The Kanl<akee river in Illinois is said
to be slowly drying up on account of
the drainage of the swamps from which
it receives its supply.
Platinum has been drawn into smooth
wire so fine that it could not be dis
tinguished by the naked eye, even when
stretched across piece of white card
board.
Gelatoid, mixture of gelatine with
formaldehyde, is being used for I'M
breakable goggles to protect the eyes
of workmen exposed to flying particles
of stone, metal or wood.
One of the later marvels of little
things is the taking of pictures through
the lens of an insects eye. 1--WE are
filled with establishment" says f. w.
SaXby, when we reflect that from a
dragon fy's head we could obtain 49,
lion of them would not cover a square
inch, and yet each be capable of yield
ing recognizable photograph"
1t is stated that the beautiful ver-
million wood used in PULLING i cars does
not coIic from Caifror1Aass, sis may nave
been supposed, but from India. Much
of it was used as ballast by vessels ply
ing between India and Liverpool until
the discovery was made that it will
take higher polish than mahogany,
and now large quantities of it are
bought by the Pullman company.
Fredrika Bremen remarked that the
atmosphere of Cuba absorbed all odors.
Everyone smoked, yet the air was free
from the faint of smoke. Also, she OBJ
served that rose, elsewhere very fra
grant, was without perfume in Cuba.
1t has been observed, when onions were
used that were imported from Cuba,
the odor was much less intense than
from those raised in New England.
The atmosphere of London is particu-
larly bad for statuary. 1t covers every
thing with layer of black, and even
corrodes stone. This was recently
noted on st. Paul's cathedral, where the
heroic statues of the Apostles on the
coping are in very bad state of decay.
A close examination reveals the fact
that they are pitted as if eaten by
worms, three of them were in such bad
condition that they had to be firmly
clamped and braced to prevent them
from falling to the street.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
COURAGEOUS ANIMALS.
Jungle Cat Attacked a Leopard Three
Times Its own Size-Other
Instances.

In North America one of the largest
of the weasel family is the fisher" a
very large, long-furred polecat, living
mainly by the water side, and, like
many others of the tribe, very partial
to fish, says the London Spectator. 1t
weighs about 16 pounds, and its long,
richly-colored fur is exported in great
quantities to different parts of Europe,
though not often used in this country.
A trapped fisher" will attack anyone
who comes within reach of the trap
chain, and when free will beat off any
dog of twice its size. But perhaps the
most striking example of the courage
of the smaller species yet recorded is
that shown by small variety of jungle
cat known as the fishing cat, which,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
THE HEAVIEST TRAIN.
Great Accomplishment of an Engine
on che Baltimore &
Ohio Road.

Whens the receivers of the Baltimore
& Ohio railroad began the now famous
series OF improvements of the physical
condition of the entire system, their OBJ
Ject was to increase both the trainload
and the number of revenue tons per
mile, and at the same time reduce the
cost OF transportation. Much has been
done, and by the lowering of grades,
elimination of curves, laying of new
steel rails and the purchase of heavy
motive power they have very materially
added to the number of cars per train
But 1t was not until the 18th of March
last that demonstration was made of
what might be expected of the new Bal
timore q Ohio railroad. Enough new
5O-ton capacity steel cars had been de-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
SACRED INDIAN RELIC.
All CeyIOn in IA Fever of Exciteme nj
Over u New Casket for Buddha's
Sacred Tooth.

All Ceylon is wild over the fact that
the Sacred Tooth, the most famous re-
ligious relic of the Buddhist world, has
Just been lowered with new casket.
The tooth is kept in the temple of
Dalada Malagawa, in Handy, Csylon.
1t is reported to have belonged to
Gautama Buddha, the messiah of the
east, but inasmuch as it is about two
inches long and one inch wide at its
base it is more likely to have been a
part of the dental armature of some
crocodile or large pig.
The shrine" in which it has been
kept for centuries past is a large
silver-gilt and bell-shaped receptacle.
This incloses six other shrines of pure
gold of decreasing sizes, one placed
within the other, the last and smallest
containing the Sacred Tooth.
The new shrine, which will inclose all
the others, is wonderful piece of work
manship in the shape of a dagoba. The
body is of massive gold, and is garland
ed with strings of jewels and sur
mounted by splendid ruby. 1t is COW
cred by silver canopy, inlaid with pre-
cious stones. The whole stands some
six feet high. Its value is lac and a
half of rupees;~4 $4,000, and the duties
charged by the Ceylon custom house
ware $4,000 more. This magnificent
casket was presented by the Buddhists
of Burmah. Thirteen hundred Bur
mese, $40 of whom are priests, escort
ed it from Rangoon to Randy. The per-
Son into whose special charge the casket
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
Cars without Wheels.

Street cars without wheels are the
latest novelty in vehicles. The cars run
on ball bearings, and, being near the
line instend of raised above it, are not
subject to the same amount of re.
sistance in the form of centrifugal
force. Much greater speed is thus OBJ
tanned, and the wear of the balls in car.
rying the car is much less than the
wear of the wheel rims. The movement
of the tramcar is easy and agreeable.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01

ble-down piers, shipless harbors and
old sailors, says II. Phelps Whitmarsh,
in Atlantic. All speak eloquently of q
great carrying trade, of great foreign
shipping interest, of great marine
power-that was. The foreigner, wher
he looks at all this for the first time
and realizes what has been lost, stands
aghast, and finds himself wondering
whether the high estimate set upon tn,
American people as an energetic bust
ness nation is not, after all, an unmer
tied one.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
THE BEST BEAUTY.

know little fellow
Whose face is fair to see,
But still there's nothing pleasant
About that face to me,
For he's rude and cross and selfish
If he can't have his way,
And he's always making trouble,
I've heard his mother say.
I know a little fellow
Whose face is plain to see,
But that we never think of,
So kind and brave is he.
He carries sunshine with him, =
And everybody's glad
To hear the CHEEKY whistle
I OF the pleasant little lad. e.
You see, it's not the features
That others judge US by,
But what we do, tell you,
And that you can't deny.
The plainest face has beauty,
If it's owners kind and true,
And that's the kind of beauty.
My girl and boy, for you.
-Eben E. Rexford- in Golden Days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
The Power of Vaccination.

Victor and Harry were sliding down
hill together when the sled tipped over
and both the boys fell off. Victor went
to mamma crying, but Harry was not
hurt. How did it happen, Harry
asked mamma, that Victor was hurt
20 much worse than you were?" 81
don't know" answered Harry, "unless
it's because I've been vaccinated.
Youths Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01

A little boy and girl were standing
at the bedside of sick mother, who
was administering words of caution to
the pair. They were going out to tea,
and the mother said, as she kissed her
son: "Now, dear, mind and not be too
boisterous." His little sister pensively
remarked, as she said good-by:
Mustn't l be girlsterous. mamma 2"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
French POached Eggs.

Prepare six soft poached eggs and
wrap them in six French pancakes al
ready stuffed with durcels of fresh musn-
rooms. Bread them PAnglaise and
fry. Serve on bread crusts and gar
nish them in the middle with Madeira
sauce, with truffles regnons and ceetes
de cogs. Serve cold.-Cincinnati En-
uuirer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01

The Sister, have become engaged
to Fred.
The Brother-Whatever induced you
to do that?
The Sister-Why, Fred, 81 solrsel-
Tit-Bits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
Mourning for a Dend Dog.

A London lady, who mourns the losI
of a pet poodle, has deemed it necessary
to have special "In Memoriam" cards
printed in memory of the dogs virtues
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01

hauled over the line and demonstrated
that heavy power, modern equipment
with safety appliances, and good
track, mean more revenue tons per mile
and a decreased cost of transportation.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
Philippine Tribes,

There are about so distinct tribes
among the natives of the Philippines.
The Moros are the most bloodthirsty
savages known.-N. Y. World.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01
We Amaze the Foreigner.

We Amaze the Foreigner.
From Plymouth to Calais there is
chain of decayed seaports and idle ship
yards--a chain of rotten wharves, tum-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-06-01

Bangor manufacturers are sendinI
canoes of birch and canvas to Palestine
Japan and China.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06

Mr.. and Mrs. George Puryis, with
their daughters Isabel and Alice and
son Benjamin, came in from Crookston
last Saturday evening and spent the
Fourth at Williston. Mr.. Purvis is the
present owner ofthe unsold portion Of
the original plat of the town. and dur
ing his visit here effected several sales
and arranged for leases in other cases.
Mrs. Purvis aud her daughters were
delighted with tl,e cleanly appearance
of the town and its pleasant location.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06

Marius Erickson. formerly Of Towner
and famlliarly known as Paddy Miles's
Boy" because of his popularity for
always getting somebody in trouble, is
now one Of Rugby's prominent business
men.
Tnele were not as many entries In
the horse races as the committee antici.
pated, but the prizes offered were al
awarded to the respective winners, and
perfect satisfaction prevailed in that
respect.
Miss Rhoda Scranton, who has spent
the last six months at her home in
Minnesota, returned to Williston Satur-
day evening. and will spend the remain
der of the summer with her sister. Mrs
Downey.
Miss Tena Freeman has moved her
millinery goods from the Bergh build
ing on Second street to her own resi-
dence, near F. r. Zahl's house, where
she will be pleased to receive her lady
friends in future. She still carries a
choice stock of goods. and she keeps
her assortment full by constantly adding
new designs
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06
GOOD ADVICE.

The most miserable beings in the
world are those suffering from Dyspep-
sia and Liver Complaint. More than
seventy-five per cent. Of the people in
the United States are afflicted with these
two diseases and their effects; such as
Sour Stomach, Sick Headache, Habitual
Costiveness, Palpitation of the Heart,
Heartburn. Waterbrash, Gnawing and
Burning Pains at the Pit Of the Stomach,
Yellow Skin. Coated Tongue and Disa-
greeable Taste in the Mouth, Coming up
Of Food after eating, Low Spirits etc.
Go to yonr Druggist, the Williston Phar-
macy, WiIlistoD, N. d and get a bottle
Of August Flower for Is cents Two
doses will relieve you. Try it.
Williston graphic. (Williston, Williams County, N.D.) 1895-1919, 1899-07-06

David Shaw and NJ. Merchison, ar.
rived from Duluth last Saturday, both
the street car line of that city. Mr..
Shaw is a brother to John Shaw who
is Mt the present time making his home
for pleasure trip, and in few days
they expect to start down the liver in
a skift for South Dakota.