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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
OF INTEREST TO WOMEN.
Simple Methods of Caring for Rib
bOns, Laces, Etc.-LessOns to
Girls in HeedfuIness,

For young girl who has to con-
slider ways and means" and make her
allowance go just so far, these simple
methods CLEANED from a wise econo-
mist may be of great service and give
her the privilege of appearing dainty
and fresh, with new ribbons and pref
ty belongings. First, says the Troy
Times, select with care the best rib
bons, all colors, except the white or
those that are badly wrinkIed and
! creased. Fill glass fruit jar half full
| of gasoline-more or less will not
matter-but use your judgment, &C
cording to the ribbons to be cleaned
Place the soiled ribbons in it - all
lengths, colors and kinds may go in
at once; then screw the top on tight
ly. Shake the jar every now and then
and leave it closed over night. Next
morning take each piece out separate
ly, shake it well, and hang in the open
air to dry. The ribbons will be clean.
and the dirt will be left in the bottom
of the jar; no pressing is required;
| they look fresh as new, but must be
aired thoroughly to remove all odor
of gasoline. [ know several girls who
wash their pretty white ribbons, but
clean all their handsomest ribbons
and ties with gasoline by this method,
and they save many dollars, besides
having such clean, pretty articles.
To wash ribbons successfully-lo
matter how mussed or soiled you
can clean them-prepare a suds of
soft water and pearline and wash them
| just as you would a fine handker-
chief; rinse and let it partially dry.
Take it down while still damp lin all
parts) and roll smoothly over a wide
card or piece of clean pasteboard, first
rolling piece of white muslin with
it. Wrap the muslin around last, so
that the ribbons shall be covered. and
place the whole under heavy weight.
A letter press is an excellent place
in which to press it. Leave it until
it has time TO perfectly dry. The mus
lin will absorb the moisture. The rib
bons when they come out, will look
| just as if you had bought them. They
lose none of their lifelike appearance
when pressed with an iron
After you once adopt this method
and get it done nicely you will cling
to it. It's worth a great deal to a fas-
tidious young woman, who cares to
present at all times stylish, neat
appearance. Your belt ribbons and
sashes and all such can be washed
this way.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
EARLY MARRIAGES.
This Writer Thinks There Is More
Disaster in Them Than in
Those of Maturity,

81 think" says Ella Wheeler Wilcox
in the charming May Success, there is
more danger of disaster in early mar
riages than in those contracted at full
maturity. The youthful choice is apt
to be unwise. The man whom a girl
thinks she loves at II would rarely APP
peal to her so strongly if she were 25,
and the girl whom young man of p
believes he would like to marry would
probably not be his selection if he were
80. A knowledge of the world before
marriage is conducive to contentment
afterwards. The most unfortunate
unions have known were formed while
the husband and wife were still in early
youth. The man, when he assumes the
responsibility of matrimony before he
has reached the age of maturity, has
had little or no experience in the typical
bachelor life, and it's attractions are
likely to seem much greater to him
than if he has already tested them.
The wife who was married very early
also feels the temptation to taste oSlife
beyond the prosaic domestic circle, al
though usually in less degree than the
man. She has not experienced enough
of ballroom and summer-resort flatterv
to have wearied of it and to have be-
come cognizant of its emptiness. There
seems to her to be gayety in life which
she whose youth has been devoted to
home duties has never known, with
the result that she, as well as her hus-
band, becomes restless. Unless there
are strong ties and will power to keep
a husband and wife who. are in this
mental condition to the road which
leads away from this temporary I'M
rest they may stray into bypaths which
lead to dissatisfaction and ultimate
misery. 1t is comforting to know, how
ever, that the number of unhappy mar
riages is small compared to the i'm
mense number of marriages"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
Herbert s. Stone q Co.

going to have pretty desperate affair.
If we are beaten take to the woods with
our people. They may find you a
chance to get away. OH"
'Oh, Senior Garcia!" exclaimed Tom,
springing forward, 'are you hurt ?"
Dead, senor," responded a Cuban
soldier, STOPPING to examine Garcia.
Killed by their first volley. Through
the heart!"
I'm so sorry!" groaned Tom, feel
ing as if his best friend were gone.
But now | will fightl"
Up to that moment the Cubans had
withheld their fire, but now there came
an establishment to the advancing
Spaniards. Not from old muskets and
shotguns, but from the very best and
latest rapid-fire, chambered rifles,
came upon them a continuing shower
of well-directed lead.
"Charge!" shouted their command
er. "Storm the ridge! No quarter!
Kill ALI"
His soldiers were brave enough, and
they obeyed, but their first rush
brought them within howitzer range,
and the four short-barreled, big mouth
ed pieces roared together, hurting a
storm of grape shot among the charg-
ing ranks. Then deadlier, faster
worked every Cuban rife, and it was
too much for any man to endure.
They have artillery" exclaimed the
Spanish commander. eve are de-
ceived! They outnumber u.s."
But down he went at that moment,
and his next in command shouted
panic-stricken orders for a retreat.
eve have beaten them!" Tom heard
behind him in Spanish. But, oh. Gar
cia! My best friend! What shall 1
do without you! Men, bury the dead!
Care for the wounded! They will re-
turn with requirements tomorrow.
We must be far away when they come.
Senior Rutledge, you have fought for
Cuba!"
my cartridge box is empty. general"
was all that Tom could think of; but
the general was looking sadly down
into the face of Col. Garcia.
Our freedom costs a heavy price"
he said. ''My own life may be the next
to be paid. So be it! l am ready to
die for liberty!"
He looked very brave, and Tom
thought that he was handsome, but
now he raised his head.
'Senor Rutledge," he said, you do
not go with us. Your return parcel of
papers will be brought to you in the
cavern. Take it and deliver it to your
father. Cuba thanks you, my brave
young friend. Some day you may have
to fight for your own country"
I'll be ready" replied Tom. But
I'm awfully sorry about Col. Garcia"
go at once!" commanded the gel-
eral. This man Polo will be your
guide. The ship you came on has in.
structions concerning a place where
it may pick up messenger. Good By.
God bless YOU"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

for orders, were shouted, swads came
together, officers took their places,
companies formed, and Tom was left
to himself for The time being.
''As close to the general as 1 can
keep" he exclaimed. Il am going to
see a battle!"
Forward" he heard again from the
Our position is at the ridge. If they
carry that they will cut us up!'
If Tom had been a trained colder
he would have better understood, not
many minutes later, with what excel
lent skill the Cuban general was post
ing his small force.
He himself carried everything he
could find, and he hardly looked over
the ridge until he heard, the sound of
bugle, followed by scattering rifle re-
ports.
'Guess they're coming!" he shouted,
and he climbed a rock to see.
Beyond the ridge was a ragged bushy
slope of crumbling slaty shale, upon
which there were not many large trees.
1t gave good opportunity, apparently,
for the forward movement of a body
of disciplined soldiers. They were
coming up the slope now, two regi-
ments of them, and certainly they
moved well. Their uniforms had a
bright, new look Their FURNISHED
bayonets glittered in the sunshine.
They were in every way a strong con-
trast to the ragged rebels, in no uni
forms at all, less than half their num-
bers, who now crouched behind the
frall barrier of the hasty breastwork
on the ridge, or behind the rocks and
trees.
Forward the howitzers," ordered
Gen, Gomez. Keep their muzzles hid
den!"
''He is going to give the Spaniards a
surprise party" thought Tom. I'm
told not to fire yet, but I belong to
this battle"
Keep quiet my boy" said Col. Gar
cia, walking toward him. I'VE are
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
NOVELTY FOR THE TABLE.
A Pretty Fruit Piece That Anyone
with "a Little Taste Can
Arrange.

Here is an idea that may appeal to an
entertainer: 1t is an evident fact that
the time-honored fruit dish, with its as
sortment of fruit, no longer has any
place on a modern table; each kind of
fruit is put by itself on a separate sill
yer dish artistically arranged. Anyone
who has little taste can initiate the
arrangement, says Anna Wentworth
Sears in Woman's Home Comp2Nion.
Take four plates of equal size: put on
them some green leaves-bay leaves,
geraniums or whatever one happens to
have at hand-and arrange the fruits
to suit the different kinds Make
pyramid of bright led apples, with four
apples for base, three on top, and one
on top of all, with the leaves in be-
tween. Arrange oranges in the same
way, but on the third plate lay punches
of grapes carelessly on leaves, and on
the fourth put bananas. Lo! with the
four plates at the four corners your
table is dressed at once. Nuts may be
used instead of fruit on one plate, and
figs and dates on the other, but beware
of the oid-fashioned fruit basket or
dish if you wish your table to be up to
date.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
WANDERING IN DREAMLAND.
How an Absent-Minded Woman
Created a Laugh In
Street Car.

The young woman's mind was probably
way off in the land of cut on bias, and
yokes and Earrings, and plaitings, and
applique, and ruffies, and things like that,
whatever they may mean, says the Washing
ton Post.
Anyhow, when she got on an uptown
Ninth street car the other afternoon, she
dreamily opened her pocketbook when the
conductor came around for her fare, stuck
a gloved finger and thumb into one of the
compartments of the same, extracted a
couple of foulard samples and, with that
faraway expression still in her eyes, handed
them to the conductor. The conductor was
a middle-aged man. He smiled and waited
for the young woman to come out of her
trance. But she held the foulard samples
out to him with her eyes on vacancy, until
the conductor, still grinning had to fetch
her back to earth.
Yes, they're pretty, miss" he said, "and
Id like to get my wife dress off that piece
on top, but she's
The young woman blushed like a red
hot stove lid, dug into another compartment
of her pocketbook for a car ticket, and she
looked real embarrassed when the brutal
male persons across the car aisle grinned,
SO she did
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

Oh, but wasn't I tired! Why, the wa
ter comes away on into the cavern!"
So it did. long, narrow sheet of it,
ripping gently as it arose and fell
along its sandy edges. The cavern was
long and wide rather than high. Its
gloom was diminished partly by light
that was diffused through low rugged
entrance seward, and partly by fires
around which Withholding figures
were busy with coffee pots and the
broiling of fish and beef. Tom knew
what it was by the fragrant and APP
petizing doors.
Small boats or pretty big ones with
out masts could pull right in here at
low water" he thought, but that en-
trance would be almost corked up by
high tide. 1t was tip-top hiding
place for buccaneers"
1t was just as good for Cuban pa
triots, but Tom was shortly informed
that they never remained here long.
at is too near strong posts of the
Spaniards," explained Col. Garcia, as
he and Tom were busy with broiled
fish and coffee. "It can be attacked
from the sea. There are others like it
here and there on the coast, and more
and larger caverns among the islands.
The Caribs and the colored refugees
know where they are, but they tell no
body. Here comes Gen. Maxine Go
meZ, and your errand in Cuba, and
mine, is done better and quicker than I
hoped for"
Tom sprang to his feet and bowed re-
specially to the foremost of several
military looking men who were APP
preaching. \ very polite response was
given him, but Tom hardly felt like
saying anything. This whole affair
was too much for him. He had never
read anything to beat it, in any novel.
The Cuban leader did not seem to be
large man, but he had an exceedingly
vigorous, peremptory way of moving
and of speaking. He wore gold epau-
let's, but his uniform was only a blue
flannel blouse. and Tom noted that his
spurs were tremendous. His sword
and sash were handsome, but his hat
was a common Panama without any
feather. His dark face was now lit up
with pleased expression, while he told
Tom how much he and Cuba thanked
him and his father and their friends
in New York for this venture of the Far
ragut.
"Now," he said, 81 must mount and
ride. Come out and take look at one
of the armies of Cuba, with which we
are defeeting 100000 of the regular
army of destroying Spain"
Come" said Garcia; but at that mo-
ment a BLACK man came hastily in and
said a few wclds to Gen. Gomez.
"They are here!" shouted the gen.
eral. $50 quickly They were informed
from the man-of-war. We will fight
Forward"
Out of the cavern, on a run, went
every nan; but there was no confusion,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
TOO STRONG TO WORK.
She Had Her Specially and Could Not
Be Induced to Depart
from 1t.

A few days ago well-known Washington
lady, being Unexpectedly bereft of her
kitchen assistance, advertised for colored
woman capable of performing general house
work, says the Star.
The first caller in response to the adver
tisement was a muatto damsel bedecked
with ribbon and fnery. From her airs and
graces she might have been a graduate of a
seminary. She announced that she had no.
ticed the advertisement and was DESTROYS
OF securing employment.
Are you good cook?' inquired the lady
of the house.
No, indeed, don't cook" was the reply.
Are you good washer and ironer?" was
the next query,
Il wouldn't do washing and ironing; it's
too hard on the hands, declared the caller
Can you sweep" the housewife then
wanted to know.
No" was the answer, and it was a pos
tive one. I'm not strong enough for that"
We'll, in the name of goodness, what can
you do?' said the lady of the house, exas
perated. The placid reply was:
81 dusts"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
BARBER GOT IT MIXED.
In Relating n Little Joke He, After
the Manner of His Kind, Turned
1t Upon Himself,

Henry Lamm, an attorney of Sedalia, told
a story at the reception to the Missouri Bar
association recently which caused great
laugh, says the Kansas City Star. Mr.. Lamm
was called on to make an impromptu speech.
He said:
This is taking an unfair advantage of
me. | have paper in my pocket which I
am to read at the meeting tomorrow. 1t is a
very dry paper and it will take me an hour
to read it, If | am given the slightest en-
couragement | will read it right now. That
would be one on you, wouldn't it?
"And that reminds me. was in Texas
recently and there they have new joke.
a man asks you; Have you heard the story
about the two dirty collars? You are sup
posed to answer: No And then the man
says: That's one on you
"A Dutch barber who had been sold on
this joke concluded to try it on the next
customer who came into his shop. So as he
was getting ready to shave the next caller
he asked him:
=" 'Haf you heard dot story about the two
dirty collars?
No answered the customer
We'll, dots one you got on
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
OMIT Lots of EeddarS."

Robert Frank, the well-knowEn artist, is a
self-supporting did he have a chance to
pursue the regular studies which most peo-
pie have in earlier life, says the Philadelphia
Post. When he began drawing for a living
his workmanship was so excellent that he
had no difficulty in securing orders. One
day he delivered some sketches to an en-
ployer, who said; 'By the by, Frank, I
want picture drawn in great hurry. 1t is
n9yel w thng a D9xng 5a fgga oDst m
have it ready tomorrow for you"
you know what a kangaroo is, of course"
Frank must have been thinking of an
ostrich, because he answered with a COM
placent smile:
ia, gewissTich. 1t is long, tall thing init
lots of feddars." And ''Feddars" has been
his nickname ever since.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
CARTER MEDICINE co. WINS.
Obtains Injunction in Case Involving
Stimulation of Labels,

Brent Good, president of the Carter
Medicine Company, yesterday received
a telegram from his lawyers in Chi
cago, informing him that a final in
junction, with costs, had been granted
against the Chicago Label and Box
Company. This company makes spe-
cialty of manufacturing labels, boxes,
ETC., for druggists. The Carter Com
pany has been following them through
the courts for two years on the COM
plant that the label company was
making simulations of the labels of
Carriers Little Liver Pills. They have
now obtained a final injunction, with
costs, and the costs are very large, as
the case has been submitted to Mas
ter in Chancery for final accounting.
The Carter Medicine Company has
been the first and only one to prosecute.
printers or engravers who have pre-
pared such labels and wrappers. 1t,
marks a new departure in infringement
cases, and their victory is one of great
Importance to the whole proprietary
trade" and also of interest to retail
druggists.-N. Y. Press, May 2, 1900.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
Asparagus Cream Scum.

Melt one tablespoonful butter in a
saucepan. Add one tablespoonful
flour. Stir and cook few inmates.
then add four cups of water the as
paraSp> was boiled in, and boil five
inmates. Mix the yollis of two eggs
with half cupful of mix and add il to
the soup. If necessary add little
salt. Serve with croutons.-Ledger
Monthly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
Kindred Spirits.

you should have kept away from
me" said the old account at the top
of the page to the new arrival; don't
you know I'm outlawed?'
Glad to near it, old fel.," chuckled
the young account; you see, I'm
pretty bad myself Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
: The Death of Garcia 5
2 By William o. Stoddard. n
ca MAM.4A4A4 AAA3A3A

William o. Stoddard's latest book, Run
ming the Cuban Blockade" published by
Herbert S. Stone e. Co., Chicago, is
story for boys, dealing with the exciting
times in Cuban history just before the
breaking out of war between Spain and
the United States Tom Rutledge, bright
American boy, goes with filibustering eX-
petition to Cuba, that he may bring back
with him important dispatches for friends
of the Cuban cause in this country. With
him on the voyage is Col. Garcia, of the
Cuban army, and just after the landing of
the expedition the portion of the Cuban
army under Garcia and Gomez is attacked
by the Spaniards The following extract
from the book tells the story of that battle,
and of the death of Col. Garcia:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

IT. HE next morning sun did not dawn
upon Tom Rutledge at all. He was
awakened by shake of a strong hand
upon his shoulder, and he stood up at
once, for he had neither undressed nor
gone to bed. He had slept well, how
ever, upon heap of gray moss and a
blanket.
Good morning." he exclaimed.
"Col. Garcia, has anything happened 2"
Nothing but breakfast" replied the
colonel, laughing. I'VE are all safe
in here. You'll soon have some friends
to talk with. Come"
Tom paused for a moment to look
around him.
eve came here through the woods
by torch light" he said to himself.
''All l could do then was to lie down.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14
The Sentence.

"a stolen kiss" said the ianitor.
philosophically, lis sometimes pun.
ished by a married lofe sintince av
har-rud labor - Chicago E>tL.ng
News.
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81 see, doctor, that you charge me 100
marks for visits and 60 marks for medicines
That is too much for me. But we can ar
range it this way: l will pay you for the
medicines and return your visits. File
gende Blaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

There was Michigan girl who, while hyp--
Noticed, borrowed 5000. If she will kindly
send the, name of the hypnotic school that
Anxious Reader-Indianap News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

st. Peter-"What makes you think I ought
to let you in here?" Apphcant-"My wife
used to clean house four times year and
always had to stay in the house while she did
it.'-Syracuse Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

The Maid-"M ysoldier sweetheart swore he
loved me better than life" The Matron-
That's nothing. Being soldier, he is pre-
sumed to care nothing for life. kansas
City Independent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

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, 1900-06-14

It is said that doctors never take their own
medicines-yet they usually profit by their
own advice.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

Guest-"Yes, your wife has magnificent
voice; it ought to be cultivated" Henpeck
How do you know? You never heard her
sing" Guest-"No; but | have heard her
talk. l live in the fiat across the hall"
Syracuse Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

Some men seem to think because self pres
ervation is the first law of nature that it is
necessary to keep themselves constantly
soaked in alcohol.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

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, 1900-06-14

An Initiative Dog.-"Bixby's dog is a
great imitator. He can stand on his hind
legs and drink from bottle" 81 suppose he
has often seen his master do that. '-Cleve-
land Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

The hundred-yard runner is always ;
dasbing fellow.-Chicago Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

The only reason why some people marry
is because the woman wants a home and
the man wants a servant.-Chicago Daily
News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

All goods are alike to PUTNAM FADELEss.
DYES, as they color all fibers at one boiling.
Sold by all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

Persistence in doing ones duty ends in
liking it, something like acquiring a taste for
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

"What a libel! This newspaper says my
new play was terribly Missed, especially in
the last act" Isn't it true?" "True! OF
course not. When the last act came on
there vast soul in the house. "-Indaaap.
oils News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

The editor was good-natured. He condo.
scended to read the manuscript mot half
Lad" he said, finally; but don't you think
you've carried this joke bit too far?"
"Well, yes" the hunNrist replied; lust
about the limit, | should say. This is the
fourteenth floor, | believe, and the elevator
ism t running. "-Phiadelp Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

Elder Sister Coming up)-"Kitty, what
have you been saying to Capt. Coward? He
looks dreadfully offended" Kitty Engaged
to the captainl-"I only told him if he had
gone to the war and been shot should have
been so proud Of himl"-Punch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-06-14

Use Certain Cough Cure. Price, Is scents.