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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05
Look before you Chicago Dispatch

1t is hard for crooked mar to tell
straight story.-Chicago Dispatch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

There is a special tier Of griddles in Hades
for painless dentists. Town Topics
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

Justly Proud-Butterhy - Magnificent,
sir! There are scenes in your comedy that
Shakespeare himself could not have writ
ten Dapter-"You are too kind, really"
mot at all, sir. Take, for instance, that
railroad smash-up in the third act. brook
lynn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

Some people of fair intelligence are so
stubborn that they refuse to acquire prac.
teal sense.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

A blind wood sawyer's wife says she
never saw him see, but she often goes to see
him saw.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

Y.-"Have your wages gone up" CO
guess so: the boss made an assignment to
day. "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

No SPECTATOR ever quits in time-Wash-
ington Ia.) Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

A Chicago youth calls his sweetheart a ST.
lent belle because he kissed her and she
never tolled.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

No place is so worthless that it has no
some loafers.-Washington Qa) Democrat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

Isn't it hard" said the sentimental land
lady, ito think of this poor little lamb cut
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

$3.50 - -
the light from one burner
is needed, then the machine
causes just enough gas to lie
made to supply one burner.
If ten burners are lighted,
then the same machine will
deliver enough gas to sup
ply ten burners. The very
simplicity of this principle
has attracted the attention
and inventive genius of
hundreds of scientists and
mechanics; thus, in some in
stances, unreliable and UNI
safe Acetylene generators
have been produced. The
good and reliable machines
are many, however, and
most of such are constructed
under the direction of com
petent mechanical engineers
and sold by responsible con-
Germs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

Il wont say that I'm proof against temp.
tation," said the peaceful citizen; but I'm
blest if | wouldn't rather be right than be
governor of Kentucky! Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

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great time
saver. 1t
leaves out
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the jobbing
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the expen-
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and t h u 8
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In
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the home.
The NAM
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Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets All
druggists refund money il it fails to cure. 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

"DEAR Mrs. PINRHAM:-It was r-y
ardent desire to have a child. l had
been married three years and was
childless, so wrote to you to find out
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05

h0nafio uaaIInn, How 70 nr your body quick with i'm
iSutlIC Htdlllg power heal disease and hyp
Endorsed BY highest science. Either SIS AdAN
csc stamp. DR. ARMSTRONG. BsuiAS IRnnEs. Mish.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1900-04-05
MY BEAUTIFUL BABY BOY

Weak Women Made Happy by Lydia Z.
Pinkharn's Vegetable Compound -
Letters from Two Who how EnyO
Children.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04


A need has long been felt by physi-
clans. private patients and their friends
as well for a hospital for the treat
ment OF dipsomania which should be
on a different plan from any of the so
called ''cures" or retreats which have
yet been established. Dipsomania (oT
Rlcoholisml is now considered by med
icaI experts to be a disease. In many
cases complicated by other diseases
Iueh rs neurasibenia. gastritis. Bright's
disease. brain injuries and others. and
a special hospital is needed where the
best medical treatment can be had at
moderate rates A hospital under ex
pert medical care. having every oppor
tunity for outdoor recreation. where
the patient can go for private treat
ment at moderate rates. was one Of
the cherished plans OF Miss Frances
Willard.
After careful deliberation of plans
and means of accomplishment a few
earnest workers In and near Boston
have formed a corporation under the
laws OF Massachusetts 70 be known as
the Willard Hospital corporation. 4
fine country place. having suitable
buildings and extensive grounds. with
pleasant surroundings. located within
j. miles of Boston. has b,en selected.
and the directOrs are now endeavoring
10 saise the necessary funds to estab-
llSh and maintain such an institution
The hospital is advocated by a large
number of physicians representing the
best element in the medical profession.
Ii viii cover a wide territory. as most
OF the patients who go to II are able to
traveL-BostOn Globe.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
THE MAN WHO WORKS.
And the Man Who Gets Through
Things the Easiest Way He Can.

And the Nan Who Gets Through
Things the Easiest Way He Can
The man that is so far advanced
that he likes the work he is doing"
said Mr.. Stoggleton. has reason TO feel
hopeful of himself suppose that the
very great majority of us go through
the work we have IN hand the easiest
way we can and get through il. skip
ping the hard places when possible and
thinking we'n be glad when it's I'm
Ished; but the next job will be just the
same. There viii be just about SO
many hard places in II, and then wen
be wishing just the same that we could
get through that job.
''The fact appears to be that we are
always trying 10 shirk the present job.
We mean well In feeble sort OF way.
and the next thing We tackle we are
going TO do right up to the handle. but
when we strike that. when that be-
comes the present work. don't we try
TO shirk that too? We do. indeed And
that's what we do all through Iife-lai-
ly putting OF our best endeavors till to-
morrow. Kind OF a miserable thing to
do. isn't IL?
But occasionally you meet man
who puts in his best licks every day
and rejOices in the labor. He doesn't
care a continental what the next day
is going TO bring to him-he can handle
il. whatever it is. Just now he's en-
gagged with today's labor. and be does
that up thoroughly and completely and
searches out the last nook and Granny.
he isn't trying to see what he can
pass by. but what he can root out. and
he goes home satisfied with his work.
and he's the one man In a thousand
that leads oil the rest. and his pay cor
responds with his labors-"-New York
Sun
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
TuI.tlnz Trains.

With their long. slim gowns women
have learned a pretty trick Of twisting
them around their feet when they
stand or sit The grace with which the
feat Is accomplished. the ease with
which the train is uBwound when mad
am is ready to step again. is occasion
for wonder.
An Irresistible creature In chestnut
brown face cloth redingote worn over a
skirt of white panne velvet embroid-
cred in brown has this art perfectly.
Another long. slim woman. wearing
black velvet upon which is appliqued
white panne. painted with violets. has
the same delightful accomplishment
Later winter gowns are showing full
ness at the hips Of which one should
beware. The law against pronounced
hips has not been repealed These
gatherings and plaitings are Lenten
temptations. 10 be left TO the other
women to Introduce. But one may as
well know that they are made up as
novelties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04

rne new play lie Begun Rejane
wears some splendid froeks- Among
them is low evening dress IN pale
pink mousseIine de sole trimmed with
waving bands OF mirror satin 10 sill
very white. embroidered here and there
with sowers and leaves IN mother Of
pearl The back OF the gown Is insert
cd with horizontal bands OF black
thantiIiy. which looked charming upon
tie diaphan0us material. The low
bodice is trimmed with 4 fail Of sils er
spangled lace that reaches over the
shoulder. forming the top OF a very
original sleeve composed OF a strap Of
black lace. a puff OF mousseline de
sole at the elbow and flowing lace
Her second dress Is a low bodice
and short skirt in soft white lace OF
the finest description partly covered
xIth an open princess gown in lemon
velvet trimmed with silver bands upon
the bodice and on either side OF the
skirt On one side Of the square decol-
Ietage in front-for the dress Is high
at the back-a scarf of mauve nous
seline de sole is passed across the lace
beneath the high waist arrangement
ami falls carelessly upon one side on
to the velvet There is a high collar at
the back attached across the throat
with black tuiie.
Mile AvriL who plays the part Of
the con6dant in lie Beguin.' wears
rather eccentric toilet OF pink en-
broidered mOusseline de sole. with a
kind Of redingote Of purple guipure
that stands out rather sharply upon
the pink"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
snuth AFRICAN Mnm.n

A niece Of President Kruger. Sannie
Kruger. who was in this country at the
outbreak Of hostiiities. is typical of the
South African women. and. though ed
ucated in France and Belgium. she
spent her girl Aod on the yeldt and
farm OF her native country In her
own picturesque words she thus re-
Gently expressed herself. which win
show something OF the kind of life
BOer girl must head: Like all Boer
girls. am an excellent shot From
sheer necessity we have all been obIIg-
ed 10 learn how TO shoot. and one OF
the first requisites of our education is
10 hill bulise.e az long range. Our
cunning with the gun has been handed
down TO us through generations. When
trekkiRg on the veidt. II often fell 10
the women TO keep the prowling lions
away from the wagons. and In time OF
war cur women stand behind the laa-
ger. or barricade. as the case may be.
load the guns. tend the wounded and.
II Needed. take hand in the shooting
too. "-Collicr's Weekly.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
se.elsle. ia nanaherehlsl..


The rrre white handkerchief is no
longer requisite Of good form. All
the French handkerehiefs SHOW some
color. either In the border. the mono
gram or the floral design.
Instead of a hemstitcbed border some
OF the handkerchiefs are finished
around the edge with a vine of raised
embroidered flowers. These are ex.
tsemeIy pretty worked in purple VIC
lets. yellow buttercups or blue forget
menots. Others have 4 hand enibroider-
I'd flower In the corner. with the stem
and leaves stamped In color instead Of
being embroidered. Then there are
handkerchiefs among the novelties
with narrow colored borders and bow
knots. feur-de-lIs or butterflies EN-
broidered in each corner matching the
border in color. The colors chosen for
these handkerchiefs are generally light
shades. but there are not few this
season with bright plaid borders
Among the mos1 expensive handker-
chiefs are those OF sheer linen APP
pliqued with transparent lace designs
An effective and novel idea Is TO sew
the lace design to the handkerchief
with fine. light colored silk The linen
must be cut away beneath the design.
50 that the lace VI! ls s-znspe ,ent--
CINCINNATI Enquirer.
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women,s Date. Conflict.

BY an unfortunate clashing Of dates
the trip to the Paris exposition pro
posed by the General Federation of
Women's Clubs has been abandoned
The meeting OF the clu5women in Paris
was set for early September and this
conformed TO the plans Of the French
women having the arrangements for
the congress Of women in charge. A
great deal Of interest was aroused
among the clubs in the United States.
TO each OF which circulars were sent
outlining the tour. which would first
take them over historic places In vari-
Gus countries of continental Europe
before finally leaving them at Paris.
where they were TO enjoy the fedora
ton and the exposition just previous to
starting on the homeward journey. A
change in the plans Of the Partisan
clubwomen. fixing the date Of the fed
Grafton meeting for September instead
Of June. was announced in a revised
circular issued broadcast by the presi-
dent of the federation at just about the
time requests for passage were expect
ed from clubwomen. Not half dozen
have since signified their Intention Of
taking passage on the federation
steamer. The clubwomen have written
that they would rather rot miss the bi-
ennial az Milwaukee, which meets in
June. and in consequence the project
as originally outlined has fallen
through. This viii have no deterrent
effect. however. on the hundreds Of
clubwomen who had intended visiting
the exposition. the meeting OF the con
gress OF women and finally the. meet
ing of the federation. A-large number
Of clubwOmen have already booked
passage. but few viii sail until after
the Milwaukee biennial
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04

The American girls who cross the
ocean. with all the expensive eonven-
lences OF one Of the great liners. avoid
NAL de mer by being served with their
meals on deck. in their own comforta-
BILE deck chairs. Their meal is brought
in a silver plate. quite large and fash
ioned into six compartments by radiat-
Ing spOkes. Il Is easy TO hold this in
the lap. and the yiands remain sepa-
rate instead of tumbling together, as
half dozen plates would with the ris-
Ing. falling or plursing motion OF the
vessel II is a luxurious convenience,
particularly well adapted for quick
service Of invaIids OF convalescenfs.
Apparently suggested by this conyen-
ience OF transatlantic travel is the new
dish just put on the market The
"china monster" has four compart-
ments. which VIII hold four vegetables.
The idea Is to serve the veg tables
quickly. SO they can be helped before
the meat gets cold upon the Liste.
Where the family is large and the walt
ress is necessarily slow around the t.
be the new dish viii prove useful
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
Renutr Yiera. to nrnr.rr.

The professional beauties whose pho
tOgraphs are such a conspicuous fea-
ture of shop windows IN London are
feeling aggrieved these times and have
to summon all their patriotism 10 keep
them from being jealous of Tie heroes
OF the TransvaaL II seems that the
demand for the celebrated Dollie Dim
pies pictures has fallen or and that
Lottie Twinkletoe. the Countess OF
Nez-en-Iair. the Duchess of Marlder-
bief and other prominent stars of bur-
lesque and society whose photographs
In times of peace had steady sale are
no longer objects OF interest to the
buying public They have been sup
planted by Roberts and Kitchener. Ba-
den-Powell. White and even the i'll
starred Butler. The queen set the ex-
ample by making a collection OF her
generals pictures. and the fad has be-
come craze. Result. shop windows
filed with stern, soldierly faces and
medal covered uniforms. curly heads.
dimples and decollete frocks-
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
queen Victoria Conquered.

Many years ago Queen Victoria paid
a visit to Parkhurst feraale convict
prison. As soon as she entered the
women's great ward. accompanied by
Mrs. ellison. the superintendent. n
grea, silence fell upon the vast assem-
biage OF her suffering and erring sis
ters. Her majesty was greatly affect
ed. And then an lndescribable scene
ensued. THE queenr' cried the poor
convicts- IFS the queen herself She'll
pardon US, She'll set us free? And.
screaming and crying. they prostrated
themselves at her feet.
For few moments the queen lost
her nerve and begged her attendants
TO clear way for her TO an adjoining
room. Half an hour elapsed. Sudden
ly the door OF the great room was
thrown open again. and her majesty.
with an unutterabIe farawayness
about her and every inch a queen,
walked through the women. now hush
ed into awed silence.-Londsn Sketch.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04

"Homen grooms' are the newest.
most excruciatingly swell things in
eQuestrianism. The innovation comes
from London. where women attendants
are provided for fair patrons by the
riding schools. These attendants do
not ride at respectful distance be-
hind. as do men grooms. but keep at
the side Of their employer. ready 10 en-
ter into conversation. II desired The
groom" must be intelligent and fairly
well educated and look stylish Ia her
riding habit She must. of course. be
a splendid rider and be able to give
lessons in the art of equestrianism
wheil necessary. There are one or two
OF these women grooms" In New York
already. aud. OF course. more will fol-
low. No one can recognize them for
servants. however. and they have not
attracted any particular attention 1t
is only In the depths OF most exclusive
circles that any one knows what they
are. But II Is conceded that anything
more delightfully."- smart could hardly
be invented. and women grooms" are
sure to become popular In short time.
Chicago Chronicle.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
STOOD FOR sToNEWALL.
whea Jackson Gave an order. II
Wns O5eyed to the Letter

Whea Jackson Gave an order. IL
Was o5eyed to the Letter.
The following dialogue. current at
the time. between one of StOnewall
Jackson's soldiers and the provost
guard illustrates Jackson's tact at eiud-
ing his enemy and also the obedience
rendered and the confidence reposed In
him by his troops.
The orders read on dress par de the
evening before jackson left the valley
to take part in the seven days fight
around Richmond were that in case
the army moved before further orders
the answer from every soldier to any
and all questions except those connect
ed with the army shall be. Il don't
know" On the magch the provost
guard found a soldier in 4 cherry tree
helping himself. when the following
took place:
"Who are you?" demanded the guard.
81 don't know" replied the soldier.
'Where is your eommandT'
81 don't know"
''To what command do you bclong?"
81 don't know
"whnt are you doing in that cherry
tree?"
''l'don't know"
Are those good cherries you are eat
ing?-
Il don't know"
''ls there anyih.rg you do know:"
"Yes."
.'Whai Is it?'
'WeIl. the last order had from old
Stonewall was that was not to know
anything until further orders. anil gru-
tlemen. | win see you all hanged before
viii know anything until old Stone
wall takes that order Of" = Waco
Times Herald.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04

T. tempered old horses delight to nj
tack very young foals and will Ein
them II permitted. Mrlcs have the
same cheerful habit. uHlrss they are
under the influence of ''the bell mare"
She is the queen OF the herd-a kindly
creature who las grazpd and fed with
them. wearing n tinklinS bell about her
neck II she snorts defiance CT any
thing. all her followers rush to the at
tack If she sniffs tolerance. they pass
it by. In all thugs they obey her alb
jectly.
Back in the oil days. when forScs
and mules throughout the southwest
went to market in droyes. the rough
riding highwayman OF that epoch al
ways tried tc capture the bel!' and
make OF with it. knowing that nothing
could keep the drove from following
Similarly. drovers tried always to save
''the bell" She was led. never ridden.
so that in event Of attack she might
be fresh for game rUn. \ light lad
led her-the owner or chief drover
brought up the rear. The lad had
strict orders al the first sign Of trouble
to 20 his very best. caring for nothing
but the bell"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
Mne Dur.na ana Her w. rl<.


Nine. Marguerite Durand. manager
and editor Of the Fronde. the famous
Paris newspaper run by women. writes
oniy on matters of unusual political
importance. Nine. Durand married the
manager OF one Of the Paris evening
papers. and under his supervision she
familiarized herself with Journalism.
She edited the Figaro supplement for
some years. she wrote for the Temps
and generally acquired the knowledge
and experience which have made her
an adept IN the administration OF the
Fronde
The women of the Fronde are all
republicans. socialists and feminists.
They believe in democracy and IN uoi-
versal suffrage; they are opposed TO
war on principle; they hold that Tom-
en- should have equal civil. political
and domestic rights with men: they
are determined that women should be
paid the same wages as men and that
they should be free to dispose of their
money as they see tit.
These women. dressed with taste and
distinction. gracious and with leisure
for good manners and courtesy. prove
that the habitual association OF
brusqueness and ugly severity in dress
and appearance with the emancipation
Of women is fallacy. They arrive At
their offices toward in the afternoon.
when the hospitable doors OF the
Fronde library and salon are open to
the public for tea. and they remain at
work until 2 In the morning. They
have among their subscribers more
men than women. and their widespread
influence With the labOring classes has
led Nine. Durand 10 form a syndicate
of typesetters and one for the type
writer's and stenographers, which holds
its first reunion this month 10 discuss
certain labor questions and 10 associate
In finding work for the unemployed
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
xrss uLA CLARA NICHOLS.

ago. Miss Nichols was among those
who applied for the appointment. The
Soldiers home board at first did not
take kindly 10 her application on ac-
count of her sex. But Miss Nichols
persisted in her work for the position.
She presented high recommendations.
credentials of the first character and a
regular diploma. That settled the mat
ter. and she was appointed. She is a
graduate of the pharmaceutical de
partment of the University of Michi-
gan. class Of %. After her gradua-
zion she went 10 Grand Rapids instead
OF returning 10 her home In Beach City.
O.. and. entering drug store. served
the clerkship required by the state Iaw
This enabled her TO pass the examina-
lion required by the state board. For
the last two years she has been pre-
scription clerk in large drug store In
Grand Rapids
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04

Even today in the small towns and
In the out of the way streets of cities
one can find girls whose idea Of we'd
ding dress is white satin. very plainly
made. and perhaps some orange bios
SONS The up 10 date bride doesn't
care for orange blossoms She consid-
FRS them decidedly provincial even
while admitting that much sentiment
elings TO them She prefers myrtle in
her hair and orchids In her bouquet.
Rufll,l chiffon she thinks softer. less
trying and more youthful and becom-
Ing than even ancestral point lace. and.
as for her frock being made OF white
satin or brocade. why. she would just
RS soon have mousseline de sole. and OF
late she has shown great fondness
TOR embroidered crepe de chine.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1900-04-04
odd Parn.al HnnaI..

The connoisseur IN parasoIs selects
her own handle or has it made to or.
der Often II is meiaento OF foreign
travel or an heirloom put TO a novel
use For example. Philadelphia wo-
man has preserved her great-grand-
mothers knitting case In this fashion
The knitting case. being OF ivory. cary.
ed with exquisite Chinese workman
ship makes very artistic handle. says
the Philadelphia Record
Another handsome parasol stick
shows the head OF a bulldog. carved
out Of ebony. with a white ivory muz-
zle. The knobs are carved with mono
gram and crest. A fourth is made OF
gold and mother OF pearl to represent
bamboo. with a gold knob Of massive
proportions
A very curious psrasoi handle is Of
Japanese origin. IL is OF sandaIwood
carved Throughout it's length with lap
aEsse figures