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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

cations of New England life and char
large sale.
1t has long been Miss wilkins wish
to write a successful play, and her
Giles Corey" has been dramatized and
was played in Boston, but it failed to
make much of an impression on the
theater-going public. It's author is not
at all discouraged, however, and she is
still hopeful of success in this direction.
In her personal appearance Miss
wilkins is small and rather slight, with
reddish brown hair and blue eyes. She
is extremely dainty and trim in every
detail of dress and evidently has all of
a woman's praiseworthy fondness for
looking her best. On suitable occasions
she dresses very richly and her taste
is far better than that of the usual Tit
erary" woman.
Thus far Miss wilkins has steadily
refused to'appear in public as reader
of her stories, although it is known, that
she was made several tempting offers
to do so. Her refusal has been based on
her conviction that she would not be a
success as public reader. She is too
shy and retiring for platform work of
any kind.
Miss wilkins is without father or
mother, brother or sister. She was born
in Randolph and was educated at Mount
Holyoke seminary. Her home was in
Brattleboro, VT, for a number Of
years, but for the past 16 years her
home has been in Randolph, where she
lives on the edge of the village in large
square white and green house the coun-
terpart of which may be seen in any
New England town. Here she lives her
quiet, busy life, going into Boston &C.
casionally to accept some of the many
invitations offered her by the social
world. Her books are immensely pop
ular in London and Miss Wilkins would
be sure of real ovation if she should
go abroad. When j. NJ. Barrie was in
America he said he would rather see
Mary E. Wilkins than any other Ameri-
can writer, and when he reached Bos-
ton he went out to Randolph to visit
her There is difference of opinion as
to the permanency of her place in
American literature and there are
those who think that her work is not of
lasting value. However this may be, it
is worth much to have the place Mary
E. wilkins has in the hearts of the read
ing public of her own day and genera
ton,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

not more than a mile in length and half
a mile broad. AS there was no sign of
the island having been noticed, the
captain, after having christened. it Fall
con island, planted the union jack on
its topmost pinnacle.
The results of his voyage were re-
ported, and next year transport ship
was sent with orders to make further
reports. The captain of the Egeria, who
happened to be in command Of the
transport, on arriving at the place
where he had left the island, was sur
prised to find that it had disappeared.
Nothing was left but low and danger
GUS, coral reef, with the sea beating
against it. The cliff had disappeared,
and with it the palm trees and vegeta-
ton. England's flag had sunk with
the land. Two years later the French
government sent the cruiser Duchaf-
fault TO the Pacific. She found her way
to Falcon. There was an island nearly
the exact counterpart of the one dis
covered by the English corvette in 1889,
except that the southern promontory
was 25 feet high, instead of 1853, as re-
ported by the Egeria. The palm trees
had gone, but the island was still YER
dant. The resurrected island was for
mally annexed in the name of the
French republic, and the French flag
was left flying.
Two years later a brig set. cut by
France to revisit her possessions found
that Falcon island had again disap-
peared and was simply reef, dangerous
to navigation. Whereupon France, in
her turn, gave up possession.
Next the home government of Tonga
island, hearing of the disappearing
piece of land, sent an expedition to Fal-
con. The isle was once again in evil
dence, the southern promontory being
now 40 feet high and the northern end
now standing out as a commanding
bluff. The vessel took possession In
the name of King George of Tonga.
And now the island is once more dis.
appearing. The latest reports state
that in all probability it is again sub
merged.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

The practices of business | found to
be somewhat different from the theories
propounded and eXpounded at the col
lege. Stock clerk in a big shoe house
l also foand to be no sinecure. A hand
full of paper tickets was easier to stow
away than a long row of big, heavy
shoe boxes. 1t makes my back ache
yet to think of those boxes. Many a
time | gave the porter a tip to help ne,
though even the smallest of ii ps at the
time made a noticeable hole in my
finances. An unconscionably long time
ii seemed l held that position, but
eventually by degrees l worked my
way through various departments, I'M
til | reached the business Office on the
ground floor.
As gradually as I had made my way
SO gradually had my pay been increased
until | was in receipt of as much or
more than a number of the men in the
office who were going out in society.
However, had little or no thought at
all for the minor gayeties. Why? you
may ask.
Perhaps the answer lay in the fact
that although | could have afforded
a more pretentious charm, constantly
wore instead a fiye-cent piece on my
watch chain.
Say" said Johnson to me, one night
when we were working late alone,
have you heard anything about Miss
White going to be married."
NO" l answered, for | had not l
didn't ask my interrogation any ques-
tons concerning the approaching nup-
tials, as l had an idea he was rather
badly cut up over the affair. So sim
ply said | wondered who the "Old Man"
would get in her place. TO which
JohHson replied he didn't know.
Miss White was stenographer to the
head OF the firm, and with her depar-
ture all of JohnsOn's interest waned.
Well, Miss White was married. and
the office did the right thing We all
received invitations, but found it con-
venient to work that night, and did
not attend the ceremony.
OF course, we all know some one
would be put in Miss Whites place.
pu' Ohi9 'HS NOuLSSI ISliONS HdEdIutu
much guessing.
Johnson came to me one day shortly
after the change had been made and
asked; Have you seen the new girl
yet?"
told him that had not, whereupon
he replied; "Well, you'll get chance
now, because the old Man wants to
see you in his private office"
laid down my pen, entered the pri-
waite office, received some instructions
concerning the advertising of new
shoe we were about to place on the
market, and was Withdrawing, when I
beheld a profile which made me clutch
at the charm on my chain.
OF course, you've guessed it. It was
the treasurer's daughter. y gracious
smile, an inclination of the head and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
NEW ENGLAND LIFE.
1t Is Most Delightfully."- Portrayed
by Mary E. Wilkins.
One of the Most Popular of the
Younger Set of American Authors
Fond of Dress and Enjoys the
Good Things of Life.

Fifteen miles from Boston, in the old
town of Randolph and in a typical New
England village house, lives Mary Z.
Wilkins, one of the most popular of our
younger American authors. Her
stories of New England village and
rural life are unparalleled in their por-
trayal of certain types of New England
character and her style is of the ut
most simplicity and directness. She
has had host of imitators, but it has
not been possible for any of them to
initiate the qualities that have made
her one of the foremost writer's of the
day.
Her first ventures into the world OF
literature, says the Detroit Free Press,
were not particularly encouraging,
and one of her most successful stories,
"a Humble Romance" was refused by
sevral editors before Miss Wilkins sent
1T to Miss Booth, who was then the ed
itor of Harper's Bazaar. Miss Booths
quickness of perception and trained
literary insight at once recognized in
the story something out of the Or
binary, and her story was accepted and
its author was asked to send other
stories to the Bazaar. Very soon Miss
Wilkins stories began to appear in
both the Bazaar and Harper's Monthly.
where they attracted a great deal of
attention. This was about 1G years ago,
and to-day Miss Wilkins is one of the
most sought after and best paid writers
in America. She did not for some
time undertake an extended work. and
some of her friends doubted if she
could succeed with long story or
book. These doubts were dispelled
when Game Field" appeared, and her
jerome" was one of the strongest
stories brought out two years ago. In
deed, it was one of the strongest delin-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

see squads of them chained together
by the ankles, with padded ankle
chains to prevent chatting of the skin
industriously sweeping the streets and
roadways and picking up papers and
waste material which may litter them
A bluecoat watches the various squads
and allows no waste of time, but keeps
each man working until his sentence
of time expires; sometimes it is days,
many times weeks, while many of the
men classed as "habitual tramps and
petty criminals" have done the work
for years and become recognized char
acters in the sweeping force.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Mrs Starvum Gntensely)-Yes; they
talk about boarding houses! Tell me,
l say what would the country do with
out boarding houses?
Mr.. Starboarder (fruitlessly endeav-
oring to cut piece of steak)-Yes;
what would we do without boarding
houses? That is where we get our
bone and sinew.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

an echo of rapidly sounded typewriter
keys was what the door closed on as
l. backed out of the officeNf the head
of the firm.
l suppose maybe you'll think it was
all clear sailing for me from then on.
Well, don't delrde yourself. A nod a
smile, a ladylike greeting, was all !
ever got until the day itrained.
Oh, that blessed day when it rained!
That day of days, when it poured down.
That day when she had no UMBRELLA. nc
macintosh, nothing but my umbrella
to shield her from the horrid-lovely-
misera ble-delightf
Only to the car, mind you, was I to
go. But l pride myself on occasions
sarily being offensive.
Besides, it was still raining. and
perhaps | ought not to mention it
but she had on new hat and entered
the car with her.
Every seat was taken. We had to
stand up. l saw her reach for her fare,
but you know how girl is, can't let
go of the strap easily, so there again !
forestalled her and handed the con-
ductor fare for two.
Oh, my! but you should have seen the
look she gave me, very much the same
as she gave the conductor, who in
formed her that her annual was worth.
leGs.
l assured her, however. that I meant
no otfense, and to prove it accepted
the nickel which she pressed upon me
She little knew that / felt almost as
if she had presented me with her own
miniature.
After we left the car I walked to her
boarding place with her.
True, the rain had somewhat abated
but there was that hat, and | felt JUS.
tilted in risRing her wrath to preserve
the bewitching piece of headgear.
She did not ask me to call and was
afraid at that time to ask the privilege
of so doing, But, as | remarked little
while ago, am nothing if not persist
ent.
If you don't believe. just glance
through the want ads for steographers
in last Sundays papers. There is 6
vacancy in a certain of1ice.-St. Louis
Republic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
VANISHING ISLAND.
Has Been Annexed Twice, But IL q
Coy Piece of Land and Free
QuentIy Disappears.

Out in the Pacific is a strip of, land
which has will of its own and will
not undergo allegiance to any power.
They call it Falcon island, says the
New York World. Our old friend, John
Bull, always on the watch to increase
his empire, was the first to encounter
it. In 1889 the British corvette Egeria
noted a prominent island in the South
sea. Palm trees were growing on its
southern extremity, commanding
bluff, rising $50 feet above the sea.
In landing the commander was struck
with the beauty of the island. 1t was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
The WenIth of Siherin.

Siberia is not the land buried in snow
and peopled with exiles only that it is
imagined to be, even by many Russians.
In its southern parts it is as rich in
natural productions as are the south
srn parts of Canada, and besides half
a million of natives it has population
of more than 100000 as thoroughly
Russian as that to the north of Moscow,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
Both Could Feel Proud,

Mistress-Charley writes me that he
will coach his class this season. Isn't
he son to be proud of?
Bridget-He is, indade, mum, an we
kin both fale thor proudness, fer it's
mesilf thot has bye who is a coach
man, too.-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
A Useless Wish.

"Oh," sighed the poetic lady, had I
the wings of a bird!"
DON'T" protested her husband.
Don't wish for the wings of bird.
If you had them some other woman
would probably be wearing them on her
hat before the season is over."-Wash-
ington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
Prince of Wales, W0ya

IT is well known that the prince of
Wales thoroughly delights in patching
up quarrels between his friends, but he
also occasionally delivers hearty lee
ture to friends youthful son or ar
cues genially against fcllies.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Miss Lonely-You ought to be care
full, Kitty. Marriage is serious matter.
The Maid (who has had a proposal)-
Yes, ma am; but staying single is Sc
rious matter, too!-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
Queer Natural Phenomenon.

1ftwo tuning forks of the same pitch
are placed facing each other, the one
sounding, the other silent, in few Sec
onds the silent one Will be giving out
a distinctly audible note.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
SWEEPERS IN MOBILE.
How the Alabama City Makes Use OF
Her Tramps, Paupers and
Petty Criminals.

Mobile, in common with other cite.
of the south, has a novel and profit
able way of dealing with her tramps
paupers and criminals convicted fol
petty offenses. The early riser will
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

In our town there dwells a man
Who thinks he's quite a hero,
And the reason of it is because
When the mercury drops to zero
He willingly devotes his time
To keeping the children good,
And of their care relieves his wife,
So she can split the wood.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Mrs. Crimsonbeak-I read in this pa
per that coffee was not known to the
Greeks or Romans.
Mr.. Crimsonbeak-I suppose they had
cloves in those days, though.-Yonker
Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Mr.. Fayntart-I don't know what to
say to your father.
Miss Fyrie-Just tell him that have
decided to marry you. That will be
enough.-Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Oil times are hard indeed, of which I'm
the sad recorder;
No business doing everywhere I roam.
I've been out now three weeks and got but
a single order,
And that was from the firm to come
straight home.
Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Willie-Mamma, do only good little
boys go to Heaven?
Mother-Yes, my dear.
Willie-Guess they haven't many lit,
tie boys up there, then, have they?-.
Philadelphia North American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

A photographer is never positive regard
Ing his undeveloped negative.-L. a. w.
Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

A genial person is one who laughs heartily
when he hears funny story second time
-Atchison Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the Cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get
sample bottle free. Large bottles 25 and sc
cents. Go at once; delays are dangerous.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Mrs. Brown was in the new drug
store to-day. It's just lovely.
Mrs. Jones-Yes?
Mrs. Brownies. they have six diff
ferent shades of pills.-Detroit Jour
nal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

II feel all run down" said the jocular
citizen as the cyclist rode over him. L. A.
Bulletin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Drink is noun that many men are unable
to decline.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

A doubling Thomas" full of aches uses
St. Jacobs Oil. He's cured.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16
Hotel Rates in Porto Rico.

The best hotel in San Juan, Porto
Rico, charges two dollars a day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

Will it cure? Use st. Jacobs Oil for lame
back and you'll see.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

81 am going to sing at the Fro
bishers'."
How lucky you are"
why SOP"
They don't know one tune from an
other. '-Clevelan Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

ICures Colds Coughs Sore Throat, Group, Iniu-
<iEa. Whooping Cough Bronchitis and Asthma.
a certain cure for Consumption in first stages.
and sure relief in advanced stages Use at once.
You will see the excellent effect after taking the
first dose. Sold by dealers everywhere. Price,
IS and so cents per bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-03-16

an echo Of rapidly sounded typewriter
keys was what the door closed on as
l. backed out Of the officeNf the head
of the firm.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-13
Garnishes and Sauces.

To garnish dish well, adds very
much to it's appearance, and the most
simple dish can be made to appear much
more appetizing when served, if sur
rounded with bits of parsley, or other
green, or slices of eggs, pickles or veg
etables. The time taken to garnish is
only a moment or two if the garnish be
a simple one, which should be the kind
to use every day, and one will be we'll
repaid for so doing. OF course more
elaborate garnish takes longer time in
it's preparation. Care must always be
exercised in regard to the quantity
used, as too heavy garnishing really
spells the appearance of the dish. When
vegetables are used for the garnishing,
the garnishing tlnife flutes them nicely,
adding much to their appearance. There
are different ways of garnishing, but
the general method is to surround the
article, and in giving the garnishes, un-
less otherwise mentioned, that is what
is meant. The article is sometimes
placed on bed of the garnish, and
sometimes around mound of the lat
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-13
The Home.
Woman's Department..
ChOw Chow.


Dear Editor: I send the following
recipe for chow chow, which is an ex-
cellent one:
Take two dozen large cucumbers, one
fourth peck green tomatoes, one-fourth
peck soup beans, one dozen onions, one
half dozen green peppers. Cut these in
pieces about an inch long, sprinkle with
salt, and let stand "a hours; then drain
we'll and mix thoroughly. Add one
saucer of grated horse radish, one-half
teacup of white, mustard seed. Take
one ounce ground cinnamon, one ounce
tumeric, one box Of mustard, two ounces
olive OIL and 10 cents worth of celery
seed, and mix into a paste. Mix we'll
all ingredients; put into a jar; boil vine
gar enough to cover we'll (after sugar
has been added sufficient to sweeten);
pour over all in the jar while hot.
Will some of your readers give recipe
for home made cologne through the col
umns of The Representatives; also one
for cream chocolate and oblige,
HARRIET M.
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-13
To Dress ON a Small Allowance.

The first requisite for the girl who
must clothe herself on a small allow
ance is to buy as little as she can pos
sibly get along with. Anything marked
or striking she may not indulge in
such purchases must be left to the
women who have money enough to cast
them aside when they choose.
More depends, however, upon the
care that is taken of the wardrobe than
is supposed. A veil will last fresh
looking much longer if carefully wound
over a piece of cardboard, than if tossed
carelessly into the drawer with the veil
pin thrust through it. 1t is the same
with ribbons and neckties; they must
be carefully smoothed out, occasionally
pressed, ana loosely rolled every time
they are put away; gloves must be
pulled into shape; shoes wiped free
from dirt, and the heels watched that
they do not wear down and spoil the
shape; ribbons must be pressed fire.
quently, dresses and skirts must be
brushed every time they are removed,
and before being hung up, and belts
should be rolled up at night
The school hat should be plain, with
The representative. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1893-1901, 1899-07-13
.,OTICE OF EXPIRATION OF REDEMP-
TON.

Washington Mayo, southwest OF railroad,
town Of Minneapolis, Hennepin county,
state of Minnesota.
Lot 2, block 107; year tax levied, 1894;
date of judgment, March q, 1896; when sold,
May Z, 1896; amount sold for to purchaser,
$7O.81 interest, $23.49; total amount re-
Quired to redeem, 5000; 1895 tax paid as
purchaser, April 20, 1897, $70.S8; interest.
$780, total amount required to redeem,
$3.50. 1896 tax paid purchaser. April
I. 1898, $52 Sc; interest, $3.50; total amount
required to redeem, $59.16 1897 tax paid
purchaser, April II, 1899. $52.72; interest,
SO Is; total paid $296.61.
Office of county auditor Hennepin coun-
ty, MINI.
To Washington Mayo, city OF Minneap-
oils county Of Hennepin, state Of Mime
sofa: You are hereby notified that, pur-
suant to tax judgment entered in the dis
trict court, county Of Hennepin, state OF
Minnesota, as above stated, the land herein
above described, assessed in your name,
was sold for tax as above stated, and that
the time allowed by law for redemption
from said sale will expire sixty days after
service of this notice has been made and
proof hereof and of the sheriff's fees has
been filed in this Office In addition to
the amount above stated, as necessary to re-
deem from said sale, the cost of service of
this must be paid. together with such in
terest as may accrue from and after this
date. Witness my hand and official seal,
at Minneapolis. in said county Of Henne-
pin this 18th day Of May, 1899.
c. ]. MINOR,
(Seal) County Auditor
Per F. H. MCDONALD, 4
Deputy.