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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-18

in gray standing back to back fighting
both ways. There was little or no Shoot
ing, but a giving and taking Of hard
blows, and a good deal of rough-and-
tumble scrapping. Finally one of the
confederates shouted: What's the use?
Why in thunder don't somebody ask us
to surrender" Thereupon all our fell
lows shouted Surrender and down
went the muskets of the confederates
caught between our lines.
There wasn't an unbruised man in
our company, but we felt like birds when
the confederates threw down their guns
and shed their cartridge boxes and belts.
They went to the rear, and we went
siam-bang into another confederate line,
which, yielding at first, rallied and drove
us back. Then We rushed them and
broke their line, and never felt hap
pier in my life when | saw the men in
gray scamper away into the cedars At
Ch!ckamauga we waited for the
confederates to charge, and the
broke us all up. Some of our
boys were SO completely knocked
out that they ran mile like scared
horses, in the belief that the whole army
had been routed and that the only thing
to do was to get off the field. Then they
slowed up, came to their senses, turned
and ran the other way, and, falling in
anywhere, fought like wildcats to the
end, crashing at odd times into the con-
lederate lines with the devil-may-care
lnsolence Of football players in a tussle."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-18
II National DufY
By DIR. ANDREW WILSON,.

1t is the least cheering sign OF the times that
earnest and women who have regard to the
serious side of life beginning to evnce active
interest in the physical welfare of children. There
can be no better wish expressed for the than
that inquiry into the best of arresting and
averting human deterioration may not only be in
creased in extent but be productive of immense
good.
The deterioration in physique, especially OF the
children OF the masses. may be taken to be a real
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-18
Real Americanism
BY WOODROW WILSON,
President Of Princeton University.

IS hard to analyze the national character for when we
conceive of the American, think in suitable to that
part of the country in which ourselves live We are
to be congratulated national sentiment for we
nave every little sectionaism. In spite of this we do
not try to be conventional, and that is what makes us
what we Nobody but Americans can understand
what American character is and vet can we really I'm
derstand ourselves?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-18

A COW is profitable just as long as she
gives a profitable return for the food
she consumes. -..-.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-18

states that recruits OF 765o inspected rejected as
physically unh tor service while IoI4 more discharged from
the army within three months after their enlistment
Nature should be allowed eliminate unacy her own wav
In efforts to check suicides by protecting controlling woube
SUICIDES permitting to bege tainted osprng spending
1aense OF the upeep of the unfit really
actively support the survival of the unfit?
Think how nature would reduce the number of lunas
smallest proportion she not perssenty and deliberately
thwarted Among large portion Of the marked
suicidal tendency-some call it mania"
We do all in prevent suicide Years ago suicides
were buried at the public crossroads stake being driven
the body Fortunately this has deterrent To-day we
build paat residences and appoint protect luna
tics from their mental impulses Again legislature
make the obtaining of poisons as difficult possible.
Yet although thousands of pounds expended yearly UPON
the OF unacs mehodthat of ucdepoe on as
1t must and will Not only but fortunately
Are we ust1hed IN endeavong prevent lnacs other
degeneraeS from committing suicide?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-02-18

do they keep a girl?"
"oh, no; they merely hire oLe."--
Philadelphia Bulletin.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03
DEMOCRATIC MAUD MULLER

Hank Davis on a summers day.
Raked the meadow, sweet with hay.
He raked the farms and woods and
mines
And mills and ships and railroad lines.
Its hay to me-" he'd softly grin,
And then he'd swiftly rake it in.
At times he thought how people fused
And said that he was Like trust.
At last he paused to mop his brow,
Then said: "Well, who's this coming
nowY
The Judge came riding slowly down,
His brow contracted in a frown.
The Judge said: "I'm from Esopus-
The Democrats have chosen u.s."
"That so?'' said Hank, the good old soul,
While raking in a vein of coal.
The Judge said, eyes," and then rode on;
Another came when he had gone.
The other mentioned Campaign fund"
And then in swift surprise was stunned
81 fear that I'm not young enough"
Hank Davis said. Campaigns is rough"
The other man then found his tongue
And laughed: Gold cash is always
young"
Chats so"-the Davis face unbent-
ITS young until at last it's spent"
"I'll take the platform in my walks
The other answered: Money talks"
81 know it does," good Hank replied;
Sometimes I've heard that money cried
eff it was rudely torn away
From where it had grown used to stay.
"And as you see, I've got the tin,
Because / always rake it in"
The other found it was no fun
To fry a man of eighty-one.
And so the donkey got no hay,
For Davis rakes it all his way.
OF all sad words of pen or tongue,
The saddest are: Cant pull the bung:"
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03
An Ignorant Presidential Candidate
LIZ or, L,or,

An Ignorant Presidential Candidate.
The ignorance of Judge Parker on con-
ditions in the Philippine Islands would
discredit any American schooboy.
Are the Philippine Islands self
supporting community" he asks.
If the citizen of Esopus, New York,
had visited the Worlds Fair at St.
Louis, he would have learned what he
has failed to get out of the thousands
of pages of newspapers, magazines and
the many books published on the Philip
pines in the United States during the
past few years. But Judge Parker has
shown that he reached some years ago,
that real dead line' in the mental life,
the time when a man ceases to learn.
If the Democratic candidate cared to
know what he talked about, he could
have found that the customs revenues
alone, during the last three years have
increased to $17,OOO,O00 $1S000,OOO
and $19,000,00O a year; and that the
other revenues have increased according
Iy That the Islands are not only self
supporting, but that they pay all of their
own expenses, could afford to send to st.
Louis an exhibit costing a quarter of a
million dollars, and that they are spend
ing, now, between 100000 and So
100000 a year constructing railways,
roads, harbors, waterworks, electric light
plants, buildings and public improve
ments generally.
Judge Parker ought to attend the near
est high school for boys.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03
L1nwrers Form a Clnh.

The lawyers of New York City have
formed Roosevelt and Fairbanks Club
whose object is to show the confidence
of the members Of the bar in the admin
istration of President Roosevelt, bases
upon the fidelity, fairness and effective
ness with which he has executed ant
enforced the laws of the United States
and to promote good government by tn
election of Fairbanks and Roosevelt
The Hon. Elibu Root is president
Charles II. Sheriff. 30 Broad street
New York City, secretary, and Herber
L. Satterlee, treasurer.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

1t is particularly distressing to the
Democrats to have Judge Lochren, of
Minnesota, known as a strict construc-
ZIONIST of the Constitution. declaring that
Commissioner Wares ruling in regard
to pensions is rot usurpation Of powers
Of Congress at all, and that it is entire
" reasonab Bile and I'm accord with the
experience and observation of every
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

a Democratic victory that would mean
renewal of hard times than to try and
cure or live out the hard times after
they have arrived. A stitch in time
save nine"-and your vote in time might
help save many times nine distressful
cares and anxieties should the Demo
cratic party prove victorious.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03
Advice for Election Day.

Forget your breakfast, II you VIII;
Forget to light your good ciga1;
Forget to take your pepsin pill;
Forget to take the trolley car;
Forget to kiss your wife goodbye;
Forget your hat or overcoat-
But ere election day is by,
Be sure you don't forget to vote!
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

eft is a standing ord CIR to every Amer
lean diplomatic and consular officer t.
protect every American citizen OF
whatever faith, from unjust moiesta-
ton, and our officers a broad have been
stringently required to comply with
tkis order. Roosevelt's letter of acceptance
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

If you are fighting willy, tricky
enemy it is well to watch him closely.
Democracy is resorting to every under.
hand. infamous scheme to gain contro
of the government. Therefore, let ever.
Republican be on his guard Go to tn
polls early on November Sth, and dom
fail to vote.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03
Parker's Leaden- Footed Dizziness.

The leaden dullness with which Can
didate Parker misstates the Philippine
situation is irritating to his more clever
followers, while it amuses Republicans.
General Grant once said "You can al
ways trust a Democrat to make mis-
take" He is sure to get on the wrong
side, to stay there, and to advertise the
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

Judge Parker deplores that "all the
leaders of the Republican party (of a
generation ago. have passed away" and
Sin their places have come very differ
ent men" 1t can be retorted that all
the leaders of the Democratic party
passed away two generations ago, and
none have come to fill their places. Times
like ours demand men of these times
and not mere doleful sounds from the
tombS of a past generation.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

Every Republican should see that his
neighbor votes on November Sth. If you
have an apathetic friend, tell him that
his vote is necessary to make the election
of Roosevelt and Fairbanks certain, and
make him accompany you to the polls.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

Parker is growing wilder as election
day approaches. He now says the Phil
ippines have cost the United States ST.
200G00,000. Secretary of War Taft,
who was governor general Of the Philip
pines, officially puts the total cost, in
Guiding purchase money, at $3.50, 900, 900.
The question naturally arises: Is Parker
either safe or sane when he can juggle
figures in such an amazing way?
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

If you are satisfied with present con-
ditions, be sure and vote for Roosevelt
and Fairbanks and the Republican
candidate for Congress in your dis
frict.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03
Have e Forethoupht.

LET well enough alone is better as
a forethought than as an afterthought.
One ounce of prevention is worth
pound of cure 1t is easier to prevent
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03

VOTE EARLY ON ELECTIOE
DAY, AND SEE THAT YOUI
NEIGHBORS. EMPLOYEES AM
FRIENDS VOTE, TOOL
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1904-11-03
DEMOCRATIC P2OTES,
VIGOROUS PRONUNCIATION o
EX-SECRETARY OLNEY.

His Attempt to Belittle the Wax wit
Spain Resented andNHis Immediat
Withdrawal from the Speaking Cam
paign Demanded.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
MEN WHO BURN MONEY.
Few Smokers Indulge in Cigars Cost
ing SO Eaeh-Correct Price
for q Good Smoke.

There are not many men who smoke
cigars at two dollars each" SAID the
cigar man in a downtown restaurant
much patronized by customers who do
not have to worry about the cost Of their
luncheon; but We have to keep them
in stock. When they are called for, It
Il usually by a couple Of old ehums who
are lunching together after long part
ing, who are feeling good, and who want
a heavy smoke after liberal meal. AS
q matter Of fact, most men think they are
burning money when they pay one dol
lar for a cigar. Sixty cents for one
cigar, and from that down to three for
so cents, is considered about the right
thing. We sell 4 good many cigars at
IS cents each, or three for one dollar.
In fact, they are the standard thing in
high-priced cigars. Occasionally Gus
toner will buy box Of two-dollar cigars,
or even more expensive than that, for
birthday present, or TO send 10 some
friend going to Europe. These cigars
are made only by skilled workmen, and
represent the highest perfection in
cigar making"
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
NUMBERS m EARLY DAYS.
FOrerunnsrs Of the Existing System
Of Enumeration Resortsd TO
Queer Expedients.

In paper read before the Pathological
society Of the University of Michigan
recently Prof. George Hempl comment
ed upon the fOrerunners Of our present
system Of enumeration. Some two years
ago, in seeking tie origin Of the Runic
letters 1.-THE first letters used by the Ger
manic races), Prof. Hempl discovered
the primitive Germanic numeral nota-
tons. This threw new light upon the
early Germanic mineral system, as well
as upon the primitive IndO-European
numerical system and upon the develop
ment Of the Greek alphabet and the
Greek numerical notation.
The primitive Indo-European numer-
ical system was a mixture Of the deci-
NAL and the sexagesimal. The first
large number was the "shock''-that Is,
eO-and the next large number was the
''hund," or hundred" that is 40. Be
tween so and 12O there were no num-
bers like our 20, etc, 20 being "a shock
and TO-" and so being "a shock and 20"
The introduction Of our present num-
bers between so and 120 arose out Of the
introduction Of the decimal hund OF hun
dred, that Is, 100, in distinction from
which the old hundred (120) was called
the duodecimal hundred, OF the great
hundred" which Is still used in Iceland
and parts Of England.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
ABOUT 4o.ooo.ooo Melons.

Some one who is fond Of statistics has
taken some trouble to tell Us a few
facts about the watermelon crop in
Texas. Last year the melons we're a
great success as TO numbers, and on
this output the statistieian has based
his calculations If a monument were
built Of the a. 900, 0O0mefonsTaised there
last year, they would make a column
1,223 feet high, 146 feet at the base. In
the bottom layer there would be 24,52s
melons, occupying 21.462 square feet.
This Is averaging the size Of the melon
at "a inches long and inches in d.
ameter. These 100000 melons
would weigh in the aggregate the enor-
nous total Of 100000. 900 pounds. Il
would require 10000 cars and LOO full
trains to transport them. The trains.
with not q foot Of space between them,
would cover q distance Of 40 miles.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
QUEER THINGS m NATURE,
Anomalies Of the Plant World That
Have Never Been satistae-
torily Explained.

How does the bulb Of the common
lawn lily set oeeper and deeper Into
the ground each year? asks a writer in
Country Lie in America. Why does
the ginger root hide its blossoms when
nearly all other plants hRunt theirs?
Why DO the roots Of trees how through
the ground like tunnels OF molten
meta" often separating and uniting
again, while the branches are thrust out
in right lines or curves? Why is our
common yellow birch more often than
any other tree planted upon rock?
Why DO oaks or chestnuts so often spring
up where a pine or hemlock forest has
been cleared away? Why does lightning
so commonly strike a hemlock tree OF
a pine or an oak and rarely or never a
beech? Why does TIE bolt sometimes
scatter the tree about and at others only
pillow a channel down its trunk? Why
does the humble bee complain so loudly
when working upon certain flowers?
Why does the honey bee lose the sting
when II stings a person, while the wasp,
the hornet and the humble bee do not?
How does the chimney swallow get the
twigs its builds its nest with? From
what does the hornet make its papeES
have never been greatly interested in
spiders, but l have always wanted to
know how a certain spider managed to
stretch her cable squarely across the
road in the woods about my height from
the ground.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09


Col. B. F. MoseleY. who Is making
lots Of money from the practice Of
law and who recently built and moved
into bis elegant new home on South
Morgan St, says that despite the fact
that The Broad Ak heated him mp, and
caused him to become mighty hot
in the collar, while he was fooling
with the Rev. Abraham Lincoln Muir
ray. a little over one year ago. that
1t is one Of the best race papers in
existence.
]. n. Higginbothan, the most sue
cessful and enterprising Afro-Ameri-
can contractor in this city. is at the
present time Engaged in erecting a
large four tory brick building at
5s4s s. Hasted St. and also one in
Austin. At this season Of the year
Mr.. Higginbothan is working between
twenty and thirty men, which show
that he knows how to figure and CON-
pete with the leading white contract
ors.
Alderman John H. Jones has again
proven his friendship for worthy Afro
Americans by performing a noble act
Tuesday for one Of its members.
Alderman Jones is one OF the most
popular and valuable members Of the
city council, and he is just the man
for the leaders Of the Republican
Party to nominate for Mayor in 1905,
for If they would do so. he would
sweep the city from end to end and
make one Of the best mayors that Chi
cage has ever had.
TIL a man is independent he is not
free. The man who is in danger Of
want Is not free man, and the couu-
try which does not guard him against
this danger OF does not insure him
the means Of a livelihood is not a
free country, tho it may be the freest
Of free countries. Liberty and pow
erty are incompatible, and If the
poverty is extreme, liberty is impos-
sible. The unrest which we call labor
troubles Is nothing more OF less than
an endeavor for the liberty which the
working class are dispossessed Of VII
liam d. HoWeIls.
The inmates in the Cook County
jail through the kindness and gener-
osity Of Jailor John L. Whitman and
Mrs. Mary Lofts, were enabled to
celebrate the Fourth of July in good
old fashioned shape. Those two OH
Gals put their hands in their pockets |
and provided the means to furnish the |
music for the concert which was
given on the evening Of the Fourth /
and they also provided the music so
that the women prisoners could dance !
TO their hearts content At the close |
Of the Fourth of July festivities, at |
the County JAIL the prisoners, were |
loud in sounding the praises of Tailor
Whitman and Mrs. Lofts.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
High-Grads Anthracita.

The heating power Of coal is meas
ured By the amount Of carbon contained
IN 9 ton OF pound. Anthracits coal
Is found IN many countries, but Il q
only IN the Uzited States and N ing
Land that the article Is high Grade
50 per cent or better. Even our coal
differs widely in rs constitutional sie-
mentE One kind holds more Ed than
another. SIN another Variety holds
more clinkers. IN spite Of repeated burn
ingA The best coal leaves no clInkers
ana makes very little ash.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
10 clean Porcelain.

A porcelain saucepan that has be-
come stained should be half filed with
water, into which a tablespoonful Of
powdered borax has been put. Let the
water boil briskly for awhile. Should
all the stain not come on, wet q cloth,
dip in borsx and seour the spots.-De-
troIt Free Press.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
A Delicious omelet.

Beat separately the whites Of six
eggs. Nix with the yoIks any favor you
desire and two tablespOonfuls Of sugar
Add the whites to the yolks, and beat
well. Mix in four or i've tablespoonfuls
Of milk, with little salt Cook like an
ordinary omelet Turn over in the dish,
sprinkle with powdered sugar, pass the
salamander over and serVe.-Woman's
Home Companion.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
PatsrnaI Duty.

BLANK is q very eheminate sort Of
fellow, isn't heT"
yes; you see, his wife Is such a
strong minded parsonage that he feels
it incumbent upon him to preserve the
fne balance Of the family for the SAX
Of the children Detroit Free Press.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
The VuIpar Present. Iist.

French society has begun to rebel
at the printed list Of wedding pres
ents. Il is no longer good form, In
certain sets. TO run down the gamut,
in public print, of the parental check
down to the fish carver OF the serV-
ants hall The custom has become
very ostentatious, and given rise to
much vulgar speculation and mental
arithmetic.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
About Volcanoes.

There are about $50 volcanoes on this
earth that have performed in modern
times. There are many hundreds more
that have long been extinct-Boston
Budget.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Pntriotfc Enplishmen.

A London laborer has collected many
hundreds Of Union Jacks Of all shapes
and sizes. Every table, bed and pillow
In his house has its covering Of bunt-
ing. The very shirt this man wears
Is a red, white and blue one.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Good Catch.

Mamma-Fd hate to think that you
would throw yourself at young Short
stop.
Daughter don't see why. He's the
best catch on the local ball team.-Cin-
einnati Enquirer.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09

Teacher-what are three personal
pronouns?
Pupil-He, she and It
Teacher-GiEe an example Of their
use?
Pupll-Husband. wife and baby
n. z. Sun
The broad ax., 1904-07-09

The robbery Of graves Is the only
crime under Chinese law for which the
thlef may De Justly killed on the spot
by anyone hnding him 70 be guilty.
London Tit-BitA
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Raoord q pescendnnta.

One Of the most remarkable records
for numerous descendants Of any person
IN the United States Is that held By Mrs.
Jacob Dearinger, who dives in Taylors-
vile. III. She Is 81 years old and has ga
descendants.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Not Vicious Enough.

He-Like all young men, have my
faults.
She--Yes, but they are SO insignia
cant that no self-respecting girl would
feel justified in marrying you to re-
form you-ToWn Topics.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Paw Of Inndnn Police

Including the higher officials, London
has over 5000 persons on its police
force. A polieeman's pay is at first only
six dollars week, rising to eight dol
lars. Inspectors get $1,000 a year; the
commissioner's salary Is 300.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Japan's Railroads.

Japan has only half as many miles
Of railroad as New. York state, al
though it is three times as large and
has six times its population.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
sharks In the Baltic

For some unknown reason the shark
has returned TO European waters. In
the Baltic, for EXAMPLE, where sharks
had been extinct since 1853, they have
made their appearance in considerable
uumbers.-L0ndon Tit-Bits.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Rieeest Lump of Coal.

The biggest lump Of coal ever dug
out Of the earth is that raised from one
Of the Wiggan eoIlieries. It took nine
months to hew it out Of the seam, and
It weighed over IL tons
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
- Do ID Reannninn-

pa" asked the little Wise boy,
what Is buttery?"
A buttery, my son." explained Mr..
Wise, sis where people make butter"
Then do they make augers IN an
augury2
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Hard on the Ear.

Mrs. Chureh-Has your child got an
sar for music?
Mrs. Gotham-No; I think It was ru-
med when she was quite young. Ny
husband used to sing to her.-Yonkers
Statesman.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09
Cats, Home in Cairo.

In Cairo at the present time there is
an endowment in operation founded ex-
pressly for the lodging and feeding
Of homeless cats.
The broad ax., 1904-07-09

Il see Jennie Gaylelgh is to undergo
another operation"
Dear mel Appendicitis again?"
mo. She's going TO have her hus-
band amputated Town Topies