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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
PUNGENT PARAGRAPHS.

Are you well up in the game laws 2"
"Yes; never, never, never trump your
partners ace. st. Paul's.
Jamie-"Pa, what is lese-maieste?''
Pa-"That's the Latin way of calling
crowned head a chump. Cleveland
Leader.
Injustice of Fate.-'A man can't do
much without money" mo, and when
he has money he doesn't need to do
anything. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The United States is a great nation,
but the little tin thing that you rub
nutmegs on is a grater.-Somerville
journal.
Bill-"The under dog in fight gets
all the sympathy" Jill-"Yes; but, up-
fortunately, that isn't all he gets
Gonkers Statesman.
You look nice enough to eat" ex-
claimed the youth. And so l do" re-
piled the maiden, three times day"
Ohio State journal.
How did Stubs poem get such
fame?" Somebody started story
tllsL his WIG ildu SlldlCDtu II llOlll lIlc
waste basket. N. o. Times-Democrat.
Mamma, are soldiers like little chill
dren?' 'Why, dear?" Because l see
so many being taken out for a walk
il the park by nurses. London Fun.
Henry-"Stilton tries dreadful hard
to get on familiar terms with YOU
Miss Peach-"Yes; pa calls him Civil
zation,' because he's always making ad-
vances. Boston Transcript.
y lady went into a Boston book store
to purchase a certain reference book.
She wanted a copy of an edition having
an appendix to it. and said so to the
'saleslady," who, after looking over the
shelves for a moment or two, held up
copy of the book and said to another
clerk: Say, Name, have we this here
book with an appendicitis to it?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

We offer One Hundred Dollars Reward
for any case of Catarrh that can not be
cured by Halls Catarrh Cure.
F. j; Cheney & Co., Props, Toledo, o.
We, the undersigned, have known F. J.
Cheney for the last Is years, and believe
him perfectly honorable in all business
transactions and financially able to carry
out any obligations made by their firm.
ledo, o.
Walding, Kinnan & Marvin, Wholesale
Druggists, Toledo, Ohio
Halls Catarrh Cure is taken internally
acting directly upon the blood and mucous
surfaces of the system. Price 75c per bot
tic. Sold by all Druggists. Testimonial
free
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

Successful sports know that in the
highways and byways are countless
idiots who skimp their families, Dor
row, beg and even steal, in order to bet
on horse races at odds of four to one
against them in the long run, on stocks
at twenty to one, on smuggling matches
It everything to nothing. The gambling
bacillus infests every legitimate sport
and soon rots it.-Criterion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
THE BRIGHTER SIDE.

Toll in the cities and till the ground:
The world is green and wide,
And some O. these days-when the world
turns round
Well get on the brighter sidei
Sow and reap, and work and weep
For the blessings which are denied,
And some O. these days-in the mornings
rays
Wen get on the brighter side!
Some O. these days, in the thorny ways
VIII the lilies of joy abide,
The birds will sing, and the bells will
ring,
And Wen get on the brighter side!
Then, toll in the cities, and till the ground
Whatever may be denied,
For some O. these days-when the world
turns round
Well get on the brighter side!
Frank L. Stanton, in Atlanta Constitu-
ton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
Hoods Pills cure all liver ills. Is cent.
A Dainty Gift.

DR.. P. Harold Hayes, the well-known
specialist in Asthma and Hay Fever, whose
success in curing these diseases has been so
remarkable as to attract the attention of
physicians all over the world, has issued a
dainty Calendar for 1899 which he is send
ing to his many patients. Any sufferer from
either of these diseases can obtain COPY
free by writing TO DR.. Hayes for it, pro-
Vlded this paper is mentioned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
Coal Consumption in Austr,,

The consumption of coal per head of
population is lowest in Austria, where
it is only one-siXth of a ton per annum.
and highest in Great Britain, where
Zach person averages three and three
ienths tons per year-Cincinnati En-
,uirpr
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

IF the engagement lasts long enough, the
girl grows careless and makes her appear
ance before her steady in her kitchen
clothes, and with her hair uncombed. Then
Love, in the mans heart, folds its tired
hands on its breast and breathes its last
Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
Enforced Agility.

Fatigued Francis-Great Heavinks!
Not's Sammy jumpin' up an down fer ?
Heavy-hearted Hi]debrand-De cook
Town de road gave him some caper
Muce.-N. Y. Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles 25 and 50
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

a scientist, looking for microbes,
says there are absolutely none on the
Swiss mountains at an altitude of 1000
feet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

New Form of an Old Question.-"So you
wish to marry my daughter?' Eyes, sir"
well, can you support her in that condition
OF ldleness to which she has always been ac-
customed ?"-Chicago Daily Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

"Of all my expectations in life," said the
somber-visaged man, Il have realized only
one; and that was the expectation that
should fail to realize the others."-N Y.
Sun
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

81 always want introductions to long
haired men" "Why?" 81 like to discover
what subjects they are foolish on."-Chi.
cago Daily Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price % and Soc
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

Dropsy treated free by Dr. H. H. Green's
Sons, of Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
tisement in another column of this paper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

Success consists in persuading others to
take you at your own valuation.-Town
Topics.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

The average man prides himself on the
possessions his neighbor can't Afford
Washington (Ia.) Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19
To Cure a Cold In One Day

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. Csc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-01-19

EANEN knows where he picked
her IN Nit hon. q I, O al nt h DC n Z, Il
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
GOV MENT FINANCES.
Not "a Great Failing OF in ReceintS
From Last Month

treasury receipts for this month hold up
fairly well. Tomorrow will be the last day
FOR the month, and when the receipts for
That day are added the total for internal
revenue for the month is expected to be
close to $22G3O,cO0. and of customs in TIN
neighborhood of $17 800 600 This is not such
heavy falling off from last month, which
was a record breaker. The internal revenue
receipts last month were SD GIL Ig7. and
customs So, 933, Es6. The greatest decrease
is in customs. This was expected, as the
customs receipts in March are always
heavy, For April, lS2S, the customs re
ce!ptS were $i4, 1896, and internal revenue
$lfsltE'i. Compared with d wear ago
therefore,, both customs and internal
revenue show large gains
Inc delcit for this month is expected to
De over S1,Wo,DJ, owing to heavy expendi-
lures. The War Department alone Will
stand crcGlt with more than $15,OOO, 900 ex-
pense during the month. Interest PAYMENTS
have also been heavy.
In April, 1898. the receiDts were deficient
by many millions to cover the expenditures
as that was the beginning of hostiiities with
SPAN Even then the army expenditures
We're only %,223,S14 For the first ten
months OF the fiscal year, which ended June
30, 1888, The total expenditures on account
of the War Department. were So 10 i01
For the same length of time of the present
fiscal year the expenditures viii approXi-
mate $2lo,0D0cJD. The enormous increase is
easily seen. The navy spent the same
periods $40,249,1G4, and approximately s55
800 600. ''
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AMERICAN BANK OF HAWAII.
Rig Financial Concern organized
National Guard Established.

SAN FRANCISCO. April 2S.-Advices
from Honolulu, dated April 20. are as fol
lows:
The first American bank of Hawaii will be
organized with a capital Of $1.o9o,0o0. viii
the privilege of increasing it to $5,0o0Gl
Only SJ00030 VIII be called for at the pres
ent time. The Seligmans of New York and
the Angio-California Bank of San Francis
co are Interested in the project.
The National Guard Of Hawaii is row an
entirely American organ cation. Its arms
and equipment were formally turned over
to Lieutenant Kern Of the volunteer engi-
neers, representing the War Department.
three or four days ago, and they We're then
reissued TO it as a part of the National
Guard of the nation.
Honolulu port is now garrisoned by four
batteries of the 9th Artillery.
Private w. A Ray of Charlotte y c.
died of dysentery. The board of survey an
pointed by the War Department TO survey
the harbor of Honolulu and establish har-
Dor lines has completed its work and Major
Langht Will take the report with him to
Washington. The lines adopted are similar
to those previously established
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GOVERNMENT CABLE LINES.
VIII BE Taken to the Philippines by
the Hooker.

Gen. Greedy states that the United States
transport Hooker will be placed under the
orders of Maj. Joseph f. MaxfeId tomor-
row for the purpose of laying a military
cable in the Philippines The Hooker will
sail Monday from New York carrying with
her Maj. Maxfield. Lieut.. Clarke and TWEEN
tF-iIVe men of the regular Signal Corps 10
replace the Signal Corps volunteers in the
Philippines. The ship carries 20 miles of
deep sea cable. which is loaded in three
pieces. Gable machinery. cable tanks and
testing appliances of the most improved par
tern and all the gear necessary for laying
recovering and repairing submarine cable
nave been supplied The cable is entirely
OF American manufacture.
The cable will be used to connect such
islands and such points Major General
OTIS may deem necessary for military ad-
miniStration. 1t is expected that this sys-
tenn will supplement the cable lines of the
Eastern Extension Telegraph Company to
such an extent that Gen. Otis Will he able
to communicate speedily with any and all
OF the important islands Of the Philippine
archiDelago
the expedition. is a graduate of Harvard.
has served seventeen years in the Signal
Corps. has had charge of the Signal Corps
school of instruction and performed gal
liant and distinguished service in Cuba.
The progress Of the expedition will be
watched with interest ii being the first
effort of American manufacturers and
American officers to lay deep-sea cable OF
such length in distant waters.
In addition to the cable the Hooker car
ries materials and instruments for LOCO
miles of land lines. 1919 telegraph offices
and loo telephone stations. These supplies,
with those already in the Philippines are
sufficient for the construction Of 1000 miles
OF telegraph and cable lines. The present
Philippine system consists of about 300
miles of cable and / so miles of telephone
lines. The cables are those of the Eastern
Extension Telegraph Company. laid and
maintained under concessions and with
promises of subsidies from Spain. The
land lines are now the property Of the
United States, but fully LOO miles are now
occupied and operated by the ttlipinos,
The Hooker sails through the SueZ canal
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
ATTACK IN MacAnTHUR's REAR.
shrcNFd Attempt 10 Draw Attention
From CaIun,pit

MANILA. April y, 11:l5 a.m.-Yesterday
furnished added proof that the United
States troops have fear of bushwhacking
that is above their fear OF battles. The
Washington regiment. which is holding Ia
guig. with three companies OF the 18th Reg
uIars. engaged a large force of insurgents
in a fight in the jungle. The Americans
lost two killed and ten wounded.
The Filipinos have been massing at the
mouth Of the Pasig river, and it is esti-
mated that there are 1000 of them now
there, They have mounted two guns, one
a 3-inch krupp. and have thrown a number
Of shells into the American lines.
The gunboat Napidan. which is guarding
the entrance to the river, shclled a launch
which was carrying supplies.
Yesterday a large force of rebels an
preached the town. seemingly bent upon
.Uriug the Americans from Caluupit. Three
companies Of the Washington troops sailed
from the town and attacked the natives
and found that g. had their hands full
Two other companies Of the Washingtons
and three Of the nth Regulars reinforced
them and drove back the enemy. who re-
moved their dead and wounded as they re-
tired, as usual.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
BLOWN UP BY DYNAMITE.
Mining Machinery Destroyed Mt Ju-
mean by Unknown Person

PORT TOWNSEND, Wash, April 2S-
Re brought down by the steamer Far
rallon indicate that Juneau, Alaska. is in a
fever OF excitement over the blowing up
OF mining machinery by unknown parties
On the night of April - a fifty-horse-powcr
boiler was destroyed by dynamite at the
Boston group of mines. After Inc explosion
the Juneau chamber of commerce issued
call for mass meeting of citizens. An
immense crowd gathered at the opera house
and resolutions were passed denouncing the
outrage and pledging themselves to use
every means OF bringing the guilty parties
u justice.
Parties Just out from Atln over the Fan
tail TRAN report it in bad condition, as the
snow Is becoming SO soft. They say that
III a few days it will be impossible From
the summit 10 Log Cabin the lakes show
signs of an early breakup, horses fire.
quently breaking through the ice From
Log Cabin to Bennett the slush is from one
to TWO feet deep.
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in pursuit, but the engine backed off hasti-
ly, leaving the bodies of six warriors to their
enemies
Twenty F'ilipinos who came to meet the
conquerOrs, bearing white flag, declared
heartily that they We're sick of fighting,
adding that food was very short in their
camps. They ate the army ratons given to
them with eagerness that testified to
the truth of the latter statement One who
had been severely wounded dragged him
self after his comrades, showing remarka-
BILE nerve.
Americans Overcome by Heat.
Fifty Americans were overcome by the
heat, and Col. Funston dropped utterly ex-
hausted after the battle. The men of the
Kansas Regiment cheered him crafty when
he went among them. Last night the
flames of burning villages and scattered
huts gave the horizon a glow as of sunset
and the cracking of the bamboos as they
caught lire sounded like musketry in a
battle.
II the American troops We're not fighting
the heat well as the rebels they might
pursue the natives until they compelled
them to be scattered into the mountains;
but the soldiers are so wlted that they
must rest while the insurgents have time
to reorganize, dig new trenches and fortify
San Fernando where it is expected they
Will attempt another battle.
The matter of the transportation of sup
plies also hampers General MacArthurs
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

OF the war. Staff officer with party
is now en- route to Manila and will
arrive soon. Lawton's forces we'll in
hand in vicinity OF Angal, east OF
Calumpit, where he is waiting sup
plies to be sent tomorrow. Yester-
day morning force Of 1900 insur-
gents attacked troops at Taguigsi,
driven back by Washington regi-
ment. Our loss two killed, twelve
wounded.
Alter taking Calumpit MacAr-
thurs division crossed the Rio
Grande river in the face of great OBJ
stacles, driving the concentrated
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terpret instructions received simultaneously.
ii Is believed here that an understanding
mas been reached between the governments
of the United States and Grmany nor only
as to their relations in Samoa. but in regard
To other portions of the world as well
Some of the Berlin newspapers today con-
aefnn speech made recently by the Unit ed
States consul at Amsterdam. Mr. George
}. Corey, in which ii was said that from the
year 1858 Prince Bismarck had been con-
SANITY scheming to seize Holland. The
North German Gazette. commenting on this
assertion. saws that the United States seems
to pick out singular specimens of mankind
for diDlOmatic posts
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
PHILADELPHIA, April
TO Otis, Manila :
(SigneD civilian MCKINLEY"
RELIEF At THE DEPARTMENT.
Qualification at the News Sent by
Otis.

Otis.
The dispatch from Gen. Otis that the
tflipincs were making overtures toward
peace came just at the beginning of the
CIllclaI day here and was promptly COM
municated by Gen. Corbin to Secretary
A!Ser and Assistant Secretary Meikle john.
Half an hour later it was builetined at the
War Department There was a feeling of
profound relief expressed at once on ali
sides. For the last three days the officials
have been much depressed in spite of their
efforts to bear up under the reports that
came from the front which did not assure
them of the splendid success that WAS to
crown the campaign against Calumpit. So
there was a general feeling of exh!aratiou
when it became known that the Filipnos
had taken initial steps toward surrender
The Associated Press bulletin dated at
the close of today from Manila. Stating
that the negotiations fer peace had been
fruitiess, did not have any substantial
effect in depressing the expressions of salts
faction. l. was remembered by the officials
that Gen. Toral, at Santiago, did not sur
render at the first instance, and that sew
eral days Were occupied in the negotiations
which finally resulted in the capitulation
In tact' 1t was seen that in some respects
The situation at Calumpit bears a striking
resemblance to that existing at Santiago
just prior to the breakdown of the Span
ish resistance. The Spaniards were hungry
and insufficiently supplied. just as are the
| tthpinos. They sought first to escape the
humiliation of a surrender to march out
with the honors of war: to carry off their
arms, but they were obliged to abandon all
these points. just the F'lipinos will be
forced to do in short time. according to
the expectations of the officials here,
Secretary Alger was naturally highly
gratified at the news. He approved thor
oughly General Otis reply to the Filipino
| delegation. But he made it clear that there
was disposition on his part to interfere
Continued on Second Pags.)
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VILLAGE SWEPT By FIRE.
Town of CrotOn. Mich, Suffers m
Heavy Loss.

DETROIT, Mich. April pa Free Press
special. dated Newaygo, Mich. says:
The entire village of Croton was swent
by fire yesterday. 1t originated in the
hotel. burning fifteen buildings. including
the post office. The principal losers are
John F. Gauwi!ler. general store: George
Ientz, general store; Ed Rice, drug store.
Nelson Hisbee, dwelling. Loss 10000. with
small insurance.
Croton is the oldest village in Newaygo
county and in early days was prosperous
trading point.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28
SAVINGS OF SOLDIERS.
Reports Received by the payrnaster
General OF the Army.

reports received by the paymaster gen
erai of the army Indicate that United States
troops in the outlying posse ssions of the
United States are making practical dem
ohstfatlon of thrift and economy. From
july. 1S'S, to February, 1899, the sum of
Sfo"'o4 was deposited by the soldiers, and,
under the law. will draw interest at the
rate OF per cent. This is $l5J00O more
tran was deposited during the entire pre-
Vlous year. OF the total deposits slI2S4u
belongs to soldiers in the Philippines s2l6.-
oI to soldiers in Cuba ard S54539 to SOL
dlers in Porto Rico. These amounts do not
represent only the savings of soldiers from
their salaries, but also their profits from
various outside speculations and enter
priSes.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

81 can sell goods without sdver
tsfnR." say one class OF business
men-so-callcd. So they can get
from Washington 20 InIttmore nv
riding horse or going nfootI but
the man who takes the cars can
get there great deal quicker and
much more easily. Advertising 10
TO any kind of business exactly
what the railway IL in Transport
tntion. IL does the lob quicker aud
easier. And, n. compared With
other newspapers. In Tint respect,
The Star Is "a lightning express
train.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-04-28

The Army and the Navy VIII Particle
pate ut Saas Francisco.

In view of the fact that the state of Cal
ifornia has set aside May as a state hol-
iday in honor of the battle of Manila bay
a year ago, the Wac Department has issued
instructions to Gen. Shafter, commanding
the department of California. to participate
in the celebration of that anniversary at
San Francisco by firing the national salute
from the batteries at the Golden Gate. SIM
liar Instructions have been sent by Score
tary Long for the firing of national salute
by all the ships in San Francisco harbor on
that occasion. San Francisco will thus en-
JOY the distinction of being the only place
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KILLED AND WOUNDED.
Latest Report of Casualties Sent by
General Otis.

Latest Report of Casualties Sent by
General Otis.
The War Department has received the fol-
lowing dispatch from Gen. Otis giving lie
latest casualties:
MANILA. April %, 1899.
Adjutant General, Washington:
Additional casualties:
Killed.
First Washington-April p: F, Corporal
Edward w. Strain Private Joseph Emo.
First Montana-M, Private Charles Muir
ply,
Wounded.
First Washington-F, First Lieutenant
Charles A. Booker, scalp, slight; Privates
Harvey r. Smith, face moderate; d. Will
lam j. Marshall, neck, slight: H Clyde Il.
Wood, abdomen, severe; Robert Hovey. leg,
severe; Sidney o. Dickinson, chest severe:
Abel Nilsson cheek, severe; William Il.
Howard, thigh, severe; Sherman T. Shep-
pard, chest severe: Edward Curley thumb,
slight; George A, Clark thumb, slight: Ar
thur H. Ellis, lon, slight; Corporal George
w HoVey, abdomen, severe; L, Private En-
mis-, chest, slight.
Twentieth kansas-M, Capt VIM. Bishop,
rip, moderate; a, Sergt. c. A Woodworth
groin, moderate; X, Corporal E. r. Kincaid
arm, slight; |, Privates +. l.. Whitaker
side, severe; l.. A. Terry, abdomen, severe;
NJ, Henry Morrison, chest, severe
First South Dakota-B, Sergt. Charles L.
Butler, leg, slight; Corporal Harmon H
Buck, arm. slight
FIRST Montana - Mai. John r. Miller
shoulder, severe; e. Capt. Andrew Jensen,
forearm, severe: B, Privates James Tirney,
thigh, severe; /, j. T. Schultz, scalp, slight;
= John kirley, shoulder moderate. OTIS.
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in the country where Dewey day will be
Jointly celebrated by the army and she
navy. The sole reason for this distinction
lies in the fact that California Is the only
state where the day has been made a gen
eral holiday. 1t has been suggested to the
President that the day be honored in other
places by the firing of salutes from war
ships and land Notifications but far this
suggestion for national ceIebrati ton has
not been adopted