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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

days later, she was unaware of the
small figure which followed her like
a shadow. If she had turned and no.
ticed Mays afternoon outing would
have come to a sudden termination
or else continued under proper sur
veillance.
However, she did not turn, and so
it was that Mag finally arrived at the
square and looked around her to see
how the land lay. There were many
prettilydressed children romping over
the grass, all of them happy and rich
Oh, yes! rich, of course; but for some
minutes it seemed that Mag was
doomed to disappointment.
''Now, Miss Madge-"
All, that was the name! Mag wheeled
around and saw a beautiful little girl
who was walking with her nurse, but,
surely, there must be some mistake.
Madge the Lady had hair just like
that, but she wore red coat, ant this
Madge had black coat. 1t must be
that Madge the Lady had two coats.
She had heard once of girl who was
was said to have two coats, but one
of them was for Sunday wear.
Here was parsonage who wore two
different coats, both of them on week
days, and might even have still an
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
MAD G E
THE Nj AG
BY w. CALVER MOORE
copyright. 1905, by Daily Story Pub. Coz

hNTY, AMT she a regular swell!
wi Look at them clothes"
Shut up, you! Don't you know how
to behave?"
When Mrs. Davis reached her little
house ie the narrow side street and
spread out FOR preliminary inspection
the clothes she had taken to wash,
the daughter stood absently gazing out
of the window.
"What are you moonin' like that
FORE"
Il amt moonin'; I'm thinIin."
well. what are you thinkin' about?"
Her
Her? Who's herr"
The girl we saw in the square"
you better think about these
clothe< She amt none of your kind"
Il wish she was; ledstwise l wish
i was her kind and had such clothes"
shut up
Cant L think about her if I want?'
Mag Davis, you get at these here
clothes"
Mag" worked for a few minutes
in silence, but to refrain long from
speech was not consistent with her
habit.
Say, nom, who is she, anyhow"
How do | know who she is?"
you been gettin' wash from around
there for a year. is she the presi-
dents daughter?"
mo. She amt the presidents daugh-
ter. She's Madge Kendall, that's who
she is, and her fathers a millionaire. "
"Madge, Madge-I wish my name
was Madge."
so it is; only she's a lady and you
amt. She's Madge the Lady" Then,
as if in explanations: We always
called you Mag cause it comes
handler"
shes Madge the Lady, and I'm
Say, what am |, Mom?"
You amt nothin' but lazy, good
for-nothin' :"
Il guess I'm Madge the Mag, that's
what l am. She's Madge the Lady and
I'm just Madge the Mag"
When Mrs. Davis started out to de-
liver the snowy bundle of clothes, two
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
NOTES OF THE FASHIONS.
Odd Bits of Feminine Fiinery That
Are in Evidence This
Season.

Much fringe is to be seen on sum-
mer gowns, especially on white linen
ones.
Beige is a popular fabric for the new
street gowns with which the stole eff
feet is frequent.
Sashes and sash like trimmings in
troduced down the center of the backs
of skirts have very graceful effect.
A long iabot Of white Alencon lace
that ripples almost to the knees is one
of fashions fads.
Coarse canvas will be very popular
and will be used for smart little coats,
as well as gowns.
Fringes are stylish trimming. Their
ends are very long, the knotted part
at the top very small, so that more
of the dangle is gained.
The high girdle is pronounced fea-
ture upon ma iority of the recently
imported gowns 1t is folded upon a
carefully fitted lining.
Delaines are to have it all their own
way this summer, and they are won
derfully pretty in plain colors with
tiny spots and with natural colored
floral effects.
The fancies in belts and sash ends
are obtained by the use of crepe de
chine ribbons six to eight inches wide.
1t is beautiful stuff for this use. Most
of it is covered with embroidery in
tiny flower and leaf sprays.
Many of the new hats show two and
sometimes three colors of straw. One
of the new turbans in cream and black
straw had the entirely new style
turned-up brim of cream-colored
straw, spotted and hemmed with black
straw. two bands of black straw trim
ming the cream-colored straw crown,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
sickness Made Them Generous.

When the government ship Dolphin was
coming home from Cuba, carrying Secretary
of War Moody, Senator Hale, OF the naval
committee, and Speaker-ele Cannon some
rough weather was encountered. just pre-
vious to the coming of the storm the states
men named had been discussing the pro-
posed building of six battleships. Messrs.
Hale and Cannon succumbed to seasickness
When his suffering had become too intense
to be borne any longer in silence Uncle
Joe called out to Secretary Moody: Say,
Moody, if you will get us to shore quickly
I'll give you six batteships next winter"
81 will make a better bill than that" ex-
claimed Senator Hale. "I'll favor 20 bat
tleships if the secretary will only keep this
snip still for half an hour. kansas City
Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

DOMESTIC CONCERNS.
a Collection of Hints on HOusesOl
Matters for the Progressive
HOmekee8er.

Almost all vegetables are better
cooked with the lids off the pots. The
water in which onions are boiling
bit of bi-carbonate of soda added to
the water makes the skins of peas and
beans more digestible.
Stockings and socks past all useful
ness as wearing apparel make good
holders for kitchen utensils. Cut off
the feet, fold the leg part over several
times, and sew the ends together. Do
not omit loop of tape by which to
hang the holder up. Otherwise it will
never be at hand when it is needed.
A simple test for the heat of lard
used in deep frying is to drop in
piece of bread. If it browns while 60
can be counted the fat is hot enough
for raw material; if it browns while 40
is counted the heat of the lard is suffi
cient for articles prepared from
cooked material, such as croquettes.
Vaseline stains are about as OBJ
stinate as any to remove from clothing.
If the stained garment is fine it is
worth while to go to the trouble of
cleansing it with ether. Saturate the
spots with the ether and spread
smoothly on clean surface. Cover
tightly with a bowl to prevent too
rapid evaporation. Ether will remove
many grease stains. but ii should be
used with all possible caution.
A dietary expert offers the disquiet-
ing information that carrots, which
many women depend on to freshen
their compilations in the spring, are
totally indigestible. The gastric juices
have not the slightest effect on carrots.
They evidently serve some useful pur-
pose, whether they are digested or not,
for the clearing influence that they ex-
ert on some skins is unmistakable.
Whenever bureau drawer, a trunk
or closet is cleaned it is a good plan
to wash the crevices with naphtha. a
long-spout oil-can. kept for the pur-
pose, accompishes this very quickly,
The fumes of the naphtha quickly
evaporate. but not before they have
! done their work of determination
upon any insects or eggs that may be
utDOSlltu III cTdChS OF COIutIS. j HIS
course, persisted in at regular inter
walls, will practically protect from
moths, carpet-bugs and other pests.
When not in use. tablecloth should
be kept in folded creases. and when
brought out to be spread should be laid
on the table and unfOlded. its entire
length, the width being doubled. with
the center crease along the center of
the table. Then the half breadth that
is folded should be turned back. and
the cloth will hang even. Careless serv-
ants often gather up a cloth anyhow"
without taking the trouble to fold it
up again in its own creases. and thus
fresh ones are made. A tablecloth will
last fresh-looking as long again if it is
| always folded up in its own folds and
put away until the next meal.
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tiful white silk shawls, bare feet thrust
into high-heeled French slippers and
kinky hair half covered with bright
handkerchiefs, coquettishly knotted
into double bow sort of turbans set far
back on the head so as not to inter-
fere with the exaggerated "bang" like
a miniature brush heap which every
one of them affects. There was a time
when the large negro element became
extremely dangerous, and that was i'm
mediately after the collapse of the
French canal scheme, when thousands
of these people were suddenly thrown
out of work and famine stared them
in the face. In spite of poverty these
happy-go-lucky children of Ham seem
perfectly contented, singing, laughing
and dancing the careless hours away.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Select fresh tongue for braising.
Placefit in kettle, cover with boiling
water and simmer two hours. Remove
tongue from water, skin it carefully
and trim the roots. Place in a deep
pan or earthen dish and surround with
one-quarter pound of salt pork cut in
celery cut in dice, one-third cup of
onion cut the same, a spray of parsley.
a bit of bay leaf, quarter teaspoon
peppercorns, two cloves; pour over
two cups brown stock. cover closely
and bake in oven two hours. turn once
after cooking one hour. Let cool in
the liquor in which it praised; serve
old.-Housekeeper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
4 Tight Squeeze,

Brazils, Ark, May llth-To be snatched
from the very brink of the grave Is some
what thrilling experience and one which
Mrs. NJ. .. Garrett of this place has just
passed through.
Mrs Garrett suffered with a Cerebro-
Spinal affection, and had been treated by
the best physicians, but without the slight
est improvement.
For the last twelve months two doctors
were in constant attendance, but she only
grew worse and worse, till she could not
walk, and did not have any power to move at
all
She was so low that for the greater part
of the time she was perfectly unconscious
of what was going on about her, and her
heart broken husband and friends were
hourly expecting her death.
The doctors had given up all hope and
no one thought she could possibly live.
In this extremity Mr.. Garrett sent for a
box OF, Dodd's Kidney, Pills; 1t was last
hope, but happily it did not fail.
Mrs Garrett used in all six boxes of the
remedy, and is completely cured. She says:
Il am doing my own work now and feel
as well as ever 1 did. Dodd's Kidney Pills
certainly saved me from death"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Mag opened her eyes and looked
Wonderingly at the officer who bent
over her and steadied the stretcher as
the patrol wagon jolted over rough
places.
How is she?"
shes all right; safe as could be-
answered the policeman. He was a
stout policeman, who ran very slowly.
and he seemed to understand lust who
Mag meant.
What are you Resin me for. and
On! What's the matter with my Lego"
Just keep still and yen be fixed up
as soon as we get to the hospital. Ye
see, We jumped back into the street
again and the wagon hit ye"
Il remember. | saw Nom"
She closed her eyes and was silent
for a moment. The policeman could
already see the hospital, not very
clearly, because there was dust or
something in his eyes, but they would
surely be there in another minute.
"She's Madge the Lady-and she's
got five oats-and-I'm-Madg the
Mag-I-"
The hospital at last, but-too late
again, Mr.. Policeman!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Money in Her Pocket.

She had risen several times to let
gentleman pass out between the
acts.
Il am very sorry to disturb you,
ma'am," he remarked, alphabetically,
as he went out for the fourth time
"Oh, don't mention it," she replied
pleasantly. Il am most happy to
oblige you. My husband keeps the
refreshment bar."-Tit-Bits
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Delicious rolls may be made from
this recipe; if you procure good ger
man or brewers yeast ! arn sure that
you will be delighted with my recipe:
Warm a little butter in one-half pint
of milk, add it to two spoonfuls of
yeast and some salt. Knead in two
pounds of -four and set TO rise for two
hours. Form into twists and rolls,
brush over with milk. and bake for 20
minutes in quick 0ven.-Boston
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Burton-Talli about talent! I'd
have you know, sir, that l am born
painter.
Stumpkins-Of course, YOU are not
to be blamed for being born a paint
er. but | really think you are culpa-
bic in sticking to the business.-Bos-
ton Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
4 Quick Remedy

"Oh," sighed Mrs Younglove, 81 do
wish your Aunt Ophelia would go
home. She's so tiresome, and I'm
really beginning to be afraid that
she's decided to live with us all the
rest of her life
well, dear" he answered, do you
think | had better rent a piano for
ou?"-Chicago Record-Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Anxious to Do Right.

The children had quarreled and
Willie had struck Tommie. Instead of
returning the blow Tommie turned
and ran down the hall.
where are you going, Tommie? ?"
asked his mother.
Kitchen" answered Tommie terse-
ly.
What for?"
you said if anybody was cross to
ME TO heap Goals of fire on his head
an I'm goin' for the oals."-Cincin-
natl Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

"You know that Griggs and / both
love you. Can't you make a choice
to-day"
"A choice, indeed! When do make
a choice you can rest assured that IL
will not interest you!"
Thanks. I'll tell Griggs.
land Plain Dealer.
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other to wear on Sundaysi Two coats.
and goodness only knows how many
dresses; five or six, or maybe seven.
Truly it was a wonderful thing to
be 50 rich. The mere sight of Madge
the Lady was net sufficient now.
The nurse was busy talking to a po-
liceman, and so she did not see Mag
approach her charge and begin the
series of shy, furtive glances with
which a child usually precedes CONVEX
sation with a stranger.
MY name is Madge, too"
The embryo belle drew herself
haughtily up at this overture. To be
admired at a respectful distance is
one thing; to be accosted by person
of such obviously inferior station is
quite another.
Il say, my names Madge, just like
yours. You're a lady, but L amt, so
they call me Mag"
Butt don't think know YOU"
81 know you, though. You're Madge
Kendall and your fathers a million
aire My fathers goner, that's what
lie Is VI llAOlhCl an ROnGT,
though; she washes clothes"
The other betrayed a slight curl
osity, but deigned no reply.
Say, how many coats have you got?
Three?"
Il have five coats"
Mag opened her eyes in astonish-
ment, but before she could say an
. bo ,,-,,. NJ
ly interrupted.
Miss Madge! Miss Madge!" cried
the excited nurse, Fastening up with
the policeman in her wake, you
mustn't talk to such people, Here"
| turning savagely upon Mag, you run
| away where you belong"
BE aft wild ye," commanded the po-
liceman.
"Good-by, Miss Madge."
-by-Mag"
Mag stood for moment gazing after
Madge, who was being led back to the
bench. Although her farewell had
been responded to, she felt that she
could never be friends with the other
who was so jealousy guarded. Madge
the lady must not speak to such peo-
pie" 1t was her first experience with
the distinction of caste and she did
not wholly comprehend it. She only
knew that for some reason or other
the similarity of name was not sutfi-
clent passport to the friendship of a
young lady with five coats and good
ness only knows how many dresses.
She sank down on a convenient
bench and buried her head in her
hands to think it over. Shehad always
been poor, and did not expect to ever
be anything else, but she had never
felt it so much, The shabby skirt
and ragged shoes looked more shabby
and ragged than ever.
1t all happened in an instant. Mag
was shaken out of her reverie by an
uproar of shouts from down the street
and the gathering rumble of a runa-
way team. There was nearer sound,
the scream Of "A frightened woman.
She saw the bewildered nurse, par
alyZed with fright, and the stout, awk-
ward policeman numbering in her direc-
ton. She looked out into the street,
and there, right across from her, was
Madge the Lady, too terrified to move,
and the heavy team bearing down upon
her. The policeman would never be
il time.
Mag darted from her bench. seized
the dainty Madge-ah, how soft the
velvet coat felt!-and fairly lifting
her off her feet, bounded to the safety
of the sidewalk. But there was Mrs.
Davis turning the corner Mag had
forgotten her mother. She would be
captured and punished. No, she W ould
! not be captured if speed could save
her.
Look out, there"
Too late again, Mr.. Policeman!
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
What We Are Coming To.

Jaggles-Automobiles are getting
very cheap.
Waggles-Yes. In time when the
poor man rides in his auto and runs
down the rich l suppose they will call
it anarchy.-Town Topics
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

What" said the Ludlow youth, sis
the difference between an optimist and
pessimist?"
IAN optimist," replied the Cummins-
vile sage, lis a man who is happy
when he is miserable, while pessimist
is man who is miserable when he is
happy. "-Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
An Appropriate Name.

Edna don't know whether to call
my Boston bull terrier Pompey, Sci
pho or Caesar
Arthur-(who has had sad expe.
rience with the terrier)-I think
Agrippa would be suitable for him.
n. Y. Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

There is no thing" he told the girl,
without its germy side.
The ice cream soda, now. alas.
Contains a germ" he sighed
I'm not afraid" she murmured low,
I've taken germicide."
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Laundering the Baby's Clothes.

Many mothers are ignorant of the serious
injury that may result from washing the
clothing of an infant with strong washing
powders and impure soap. For this rea-
son it should be Numbered at home under
the mothers directions and only Ivory Soap
used. To throw the little garments into
the ordinary wash shows great carelessness.
ELEANOR r. PARKER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Preaching and Practice.

the club
On How to make home happy" Her
hubby got his grub
That evening in the pantry, he ate off the
shelf,
And spent lonely hour in plying himself.
Chicago Record Herald
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Giving Them Rome.

Don't you think you had better
try to keep these people from circu-
lating untruths about you?"
No" answered Senator Sorghum;
eff | can create the impression that
| am habitually slandered | reckon
! will be better off" Washington
Star,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Just hear that woman sing! 1t
must be dreadful for singer when she
discovers that she's losing her voice."
Yes, but it's more dreadful when
she doesn't discover it!"-Heitere
Welt
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Insult for Reginald.

The Maid-What makes you chew
your mustache so, Reggie? Are you
fond of encouragement?
The Thing Discouragement-aw
The Maid-Yes; feeling down in the
mouth. YOU know-Harvard Lampoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Rock On SOuth Dakofa.

A new book on South Dakota has just
been published by the Chicago. Milwaukee
& St. Paul Railway 1t describes the agri'
cultural and stock conditions in the state.
present opportunities there, and is well illus
trated Sent on receipt of two cents fol
postage F. A. Miller, General Passenger
Agent, Chicago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Chauffeur VS.. nucIist.

Ottinger-There goes Count No
dough, the famous duelist.
Henriques-Did he ever kill any
one?
Ottinger-Not until recently, when
he became chauffeur.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

"You don't consider bicycling dam
gerous. do you-that is, for The BIZ
cyclist?"
well, yes. Formerly it wasn't
but now that there are so many au-
tomobiles the bicyclist is no better
off than the pedestrian used to be-"
Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Not NeedfuI.

'You bookmakers think you are
very smart" said the man who never
wins.
Not at all" answered the person
with diamonds; 1--WE think the public
is so foolish that we don't need to be
smart. "-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Fair woman's form is changed so oft
Now curved, now straight, now thin, now
wide
l know not when it is made up,
Or when the form is merely pied
-Judge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

''And how" asked the visitor to the
insane asylum, do YOU amuse your
self in this place."
EASY" replied the inmate. 1--WE
have a picnic watching the lunatics
that come here and ask crazy ques-
lions. Baltimore News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
Unless on some One EIse's.

The smile of satisfied delight
You see upon my face
Is there because 1t couldn't be
In any other place.
Harvard Lampoon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28
A Wonder.

81 see that Chicago judge has just
become a father for the thirteenth
time"
My gracious! And is it possible
that such a man still finds time to de-
vote himself to the settling of other
peoples troubles?"- Chicago Record
Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Mere sharpness will not accomplish great
things Back of keen edge it needs weight
to cut down trees. Hence the ak is used
not the razor.-Wellspring.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Conductor-How old are you little
girl?
Edna-You will have to ask ma.
She always takes care of my age IN
Q street car.-Town and Country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Better be good man than man of goods.
Rams Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

81 should like to know why" said the In
tellectual Grubber, money s called
dough: Because simpered the Cheer
full Idiot, Everybody kneads it"-Balti-
more American
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Patience-He says he has left his
heart in the keeping of Boston
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Patrice-Well, gracious! 1t ought
to keep all right in cold storagel-
Workers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

IT'S very sad so oft to see
A politician smart,
With one hand in his pocket and
The other on his heart.
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

Professor of Literature always
considered Faust" work of genius,
but | was never so forcibly struck by
it acknowledgements Batter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1903-05-28

HNTY, AMT she a regular swell!
IV Look at them clothes"