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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
SCOTLAND'S INDUSTRIES.
Progressive Ideas Are Moving the
Masters tn Adopt the Most
Modern Methods.

Tendencies now plainly observable
indicate that manufacturers are awak-
ing to the new state Of things in the
industrial and commercial world. For
instance, not a few of them are en-
listed in the movement for improving
and broadening the scope of technical
education in Scotland as a necessary
step toward bringing the youth of to-
day up to a higher standard of skilled
workmanship than that attained by the
present foremen and operatives. This
shows that the masters are finally re-
cognizing one of the serious deflcien-
cies of the day, at least in some
branches of production. 1t is also to
be noticed that the "One-break" sys-
tenn has been gradually extending,
doing away with the nine o'clock break
fast and the attendant stoppage of ma
chinery and loss of time The bonus
system also gains favor more and more.
giving a fair reward to workmen for
zeal and cleverness. The improvement
of mechanical facilities goes on stead
lily, but so quietly that it attracts little
attention.
There are in this part of Scotland
CONSTITUTIONAL engineering firms and
other iron and steel concerns whose
plants have undergone radical changes
in equipment and organization and
one or two such plants are probably not
eXcelled anywhere for economical eff
cheney. Ropery and sailcloth compa-
MES on the east and west coasts have
been adding to the number of their
fiber machines of improved American
pattern. To increase the output of
blast furnaces new appliances are
being introduced, dispensing with
"pig-bed work" or casting in the sand:
also new facilities for the filling of ore
and coke from the bunkers to the bar
rows. Managers of iron foundries are
adopting the hammer core machine and
better equipment of tackle and porta-
BILE jib cranes to facilitate operations.
In some foundries there is also
further specialization, which makes for
economy and finer work Firms in the
engineering trades are using a greater
number of automatic machines-easily
managed-one man taking charge of
several machines. Boiler makers and
structural iron works are beginning to
recognize the advantages of standard
ization.
Scotch shipbuilders have little to
learn from other countries; but, not to
be behind in any respect, they are max
ing a wider use of pneumatic machin-
cry in some departments. American
machines are entering more largely
into the boot and shoe industry.
Paper makers are taking up new de-
vices for regulating the speed of ma
chimes and for other purposes. In
wooden mills old-style machinery has
been for year or two giving place to
improved. faster looms, requiring
fewer weavers to manage them. thus
reducing the labor cost of production.
In locomotive works, | am informed,
special appliances have been adopted
for work heretofore done by hand, and
machines have been adopted for cut
ting iron, brass, etc, quickly into all
sizes and shapes.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
LARGEST SCREWDRIVER.
Powerful Machine Used In the Con-
struction of ii Railway bridge
Near New York

Undoubtedly the most powerful as
we'll as the largest screwdrivers in the
world have recently been delivered in
the vicinity of New York. The Pennsyl-
vania railroad in planning for its
double tube under the North river has
decided that it needed them and the en-
cheering department. working with
the construction department, has pro-
vided them.
The carpenter in using the ordinary
screwdrivers eXerts a power of about 80
pounds. The new screwdriver will have
a power of 100000 pounds, equal to that
exerted by 6,666 carpenters. They will
drive the great piles which must be
sunk under the tunnel-they will, in
fact, be the piles themselves. Inasmuch
as about 1000, 900, 900 pounds of metal
will be used in the tubes, faint idea of
what the piles will have over them can
be formed.
The screwdriver piles are cylinders
two and one-quarter feet in diameter.
made of cast iron one and one-quarter
inches thick. They will be located every
Is feet centrally, so that both tubes will
be reinforced. They will be made in
length short enough to be handled in
the tunnel. the successive lengths being
belted on as the pile sinks. The screw
driver, or screw point so-called, is at
the end of the pile and is so constructed
that it will have one turn to 81 inches
and diameter of four and three-fourths
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

part, and have always been anxious
to know if you"
There, cannot hear such talk from
you. 1t is unjust to your wife," she
interrupted.
He did not notice that she failed to
include her husband but looked at
her wonderingly as he said:
My wife! Then you do not know
that Eva died two years ago in April?"
What! Your wife-no, | am Just back
from California; knew you were liv-
ing abroad-that was the last heard,
then came my marriage"
Yes, and my doom. Sara, |
wish we had not met. | find you fairer
than ever, while | am miserable-for-
give me and goodby l have business
at this station"
He arose, extending his hand. Con-
fusedly, she gave him hers as she said:
"Good-by-l-call at mothers, if YOU
are in New York this summer. | shall
be there"
Thanks, | will remember"
AS Ashley stepped from the train
his mind was in a tumult What did
the woman mean by asking him to call
upon her; then, he thought of her
beauty, the golden glimmer that lin
gered in her hair; this had seemed in
tensified by her dark dress; yes, he be-
lieved she wore black. He was an idiot
about dress, but had always associated
her with blue-filmy blue and white
things-such as she had worn in the
happy days long before
Ashley had been engaged to his cou-
sin. Eva Wood, when quite young. The
girl was devoted 20 him, but time
brought to the knowledge of the young
man that he did not love her as he
should the woman he would call wife.
Her health began to fail and the doc
tors said to cross her would bring seri-
Gus results; so, when all at home were
humoring her every within Ashley had
not the heart to break the engagement
as he had intended doing.
At this time he went to New York on
business. While there he met Sara
Lester. With them it was the rare
happening of love at first sight. He
prolonged his stay, thus dallying with
temptation. She knowing naught of
his engagement was not on her guard
and a slight incident happened that
suddenly brought words tripping
through his lips that for days he had
endeavored to suppress.
He held her in his arms, the one
woman in the world he could love- and
she with trust gave him the grand pas
sion of her life.
Bidding her adieu until he should
again come to her, and going home in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
SYM PATHY.
feet.

CHANGED to see The other day
A rosy little chap
A boy from school, released to play.
He wore a nice warm cap,
An overcoat new rubber shoes
better garb no man might choose
| also saw-and he saw, too
A fine deep muddy pool q
The sight attracted others who
Were newly come from school.
puddle is thing of joy
To any we!l-constructed boy.
The lad ] marked did straightway dash.
All with joyous whoop,
Into that pool; he went ker-spla sh,
Ker-chug. ker-slop, kerr scoop
lie padded in that lovely slime;
You bet he had a royal time
And soon his nice, warm overcoat
was soaked with muddy STOP
His cap did on the water float
Where 1t had CHANGED to drop.
His hose were drenched. his Knockers wet,
And muddy as they well could get
l watched that youngster with a smile
OF kindly sympathy.
AND as watched thought the while,
Il would that boy were l."
But had he been my boy, | tell
You, I'd have caught and spanked him well
Chicago Daily News
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Montague, Mass

montague, MASS.
FOSTER-MILBURN CO., Buffalo, N. Y.
Gentlemen,-I heartily wish those
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disturbed action of the kidneys would
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case with me, they will be more than
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could not lie on either side. Spinal
cramps would follow, and words could
not explain the agony which l would
endure. While in these cramps | could
not speak or move, but by making
great effort after the cramp had
left me l could begin to speak and
move little, but my whole back was
so sore and lame that l could not even
have my back bathed for some time
My nerves were in a terrible state l
would rather sit up at night than go
to bed, dreading the cramps and the
terrible backaches. l consulted physi-
clans, but got only little relief for the
time being. Seeing your advertisement,
my mother urged me to try Doan's
Kidney Pills. After using one box |
was better, and have ever since been
on the gain. l have no backache and
no cramps now, and l feel like a new
person. My nerves are better and |
know my blood is purer. Words can
not express my thanks to you for what
Doan's Kidney Pills have done for me.
In my work as professional nurse 1
have a chance to recommend them;
and they did me so much good that
will do so on every possible occasion
HATTIE BRIGHAM, Nurse.
Doans Kidney Pills are sold at so
cents per box. Address Foster Mil
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trial box
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
LIKE A MAN
By
S. D. GARDNER
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES:



CHE was watching the incomers
y The train was becoming crowded
She had stopped OFF from a long jour
ney to visit friend and was COM
hours. Suddenly a voice at her side
said:
Lady, may | occupy this seat?"
Willing to be obliging she answered,
Yes, sir"
Arranging her belongings more COM
pactly she turned to the window.
The train was speeding along again
when she began TO feel that strange
psychic sense as of something out of
the ordinary occurring. Looking
around she met the eyes of the man be-
side her, and instantly recognized him
He was gazing as if fascinated.
rs it possible-this is?" he hest
tated.
Leonard is my name" she said,
with face aflame.
Eyes, excuse me. l was sure it was
you; yet what a strange chance this
drifting together, even for brief mo-
ment. Is yours Mr.. Lennard with
your"
He is not" she replied, in low
tones. and then gazed straight ahead,
as she remembered her parting with
this man ten years before
She felt angry with herself that time
had not conquered the old love which
was making her heartbeats quicken
after so many years, and how cruel
had been his treatment at that time.
His voice aroused her.
Sara, may l ask if life has been
good to your
my husband and | have been con-
tented, and | hold different views of
happiness from what | once did But
why should this interest your"
Forgive ne. l thought you did me
the justice to believe that the sacri-
fee was something terrible on my
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
EmancipatiOn's Woes.

First Clubwoman Ia few years
hence)-Men are enough to drive a
woman crazy.
Second Clubwoman-Indr ed they are
First Clubwoman-Only think For
five nights last week l remained at the
club terribly late, and yet, when went
home, l didn't find my husband waiting
at the top of the stairs to upbraid me
for neglect. The heartless brute was
in bed. sleeping like top, and actual
ly smiling in his dreams.-N Y
Weekly
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tent upon revealing the truth TO Eva
he was met by the news that she must
go abroad and as his wife.
Il know you have been engaged a
long time, Walter, so | take the liberty
OF telling you the truth. You may
save her life by going with her at
once" said the family physician.
Was man ever placed so before, Wal
ter wondered; then seeing the hope in
/ Eva's eyes he sat down and wrote the
circumstances to the woman he loved,
pleading with her TO forgive him for
the pain he felt he was giving her.
She did not reply, and Ashley soon
after went abroad with his wife. to
whom he was invariably kind He felt
glad that she was spared the knowl-
edge of that other love, yet he often
doubted the wisdom which had sacri-
feed the love of two lives for one.
Much to the surprise of her friends
Miss Lester suddenly married Mr.. Len
nard. Californian, whom she had met
while on an outing the year previous
The meeting on the train had
brought to the surface all Ashley's
doubts and into active existence tho
love which dominated his life There
was something about their meeting
and the invitation she had given him
to call upon her that puzzled him.
Why should she tempt him to her pres
ence when she knew he loved her?
Was she seeking a sort of revenge for
her past suffering. or was she unhap.
Ply herself. and like some other women
had become reckless and thus would
lure him on to-God! no! he dared not
think of that; he did not wish to think
of it and yet. Well, he would see her
at all events.
A few weeks later found Ashley in
New York, awaiting the ladies at Mrs.
Testers home. Mrs Lennard entered
alone
Glad TO see you. Mother is not well
| and sends regrets" she remarked, as
she extended her hand in greeting.
Il am delighted to see you again,
Sara, | have thought so much of our
chance meeting. Fearing you are not
happy-you-" moving nearer and TAX
ing her hand. AS she did not resist
he raised it to his lips, and then con-
tinued:
DO you remember that night We"
'Oh, Walter hush! l have not tola
you, she interrupted.
mo, you have not. but | know-was
he cruel to you Sara? | could not
bear TO know you had suffered Your
kindness in asking me here made me
think you would-confde in me, DEAR
pleadingly
Then if you know of Mr. Lennard's
death. which occurred a year ago.
want you to know also that he was
kindness itself to me-" she said with
emotion in her voice.
At once the man pulled himself to-
gether Running his eyes over her he
noted the unrelieved black. He won
dered how he had been so stupid. and
was thankful he would never know
his mistake. Hurriedly he said:
You did not enlighten me that day
and it was not until later that | knew
of your husbands death, but I have
loved you always. my darling, | can
not wait longer to tell you'll"
Again she was in mis- arms as on that
day so long before. Trust and love
surged IRON heart to heart with the
old enchantment which is ever new.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
Just What Birdie Needed.

Birdie McHennepin and her brother
were in the country.
"Oh. see that!" exclaimed Birdie.
See what?" inquired the stoical
John.
why, see that little cloudlet just
above the wavelet like a tiny leaflet
dancing DER the scene!"
"Oh, come, you had better go out
to the pumplet in the back yardlet and
soak your little headlet Tit Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
Naturally Adapted.

The man who has the worry of a
business on his mind really has the
most responsibility"
We'll" SAID Mrs. Bliggins, 81 guess
Josiah will be a great man one of these
days. He don't care much about actual
work. but he'll take almost any bust
ness you mention and sit down and
worry about it by the hour. Wash
ingtOn Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

Householder-Did the master plumber
make the corrections in that bill re-
turned to him?
Collector-Yes. sir, and he found an
overGharge of two dollars.
Aha! Just as | said"
Eyes. sir; but it took him about an
hour to look up the items, and he
charges five dollars an hour for his time
Three dollars more, please. IN. Y.
Weekly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

Jackson-It's pleasure to play bill
lizards with Parker.
Johnston-H'm! You can beat him,
Ell?
Jackson-No; he beats me about four
games ont of five.
Johnston-Then where does the pleas
ure come in?
JacksOn-Why, he never remarks that
when he was younger he could play a
good game.-Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
He Was willing to Judge.

Bobby was visiting at his Aunt
Martha's. and when he was asked at
the dinner table which kind of pie he
liked best, apple, mince or pumpkin.
he replied, after thinking it over a
few moments:
Il don't know exactly, auntie
guess you had better give me a piece
of each so that | can find out!''-N. Y.
Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
4 Remedy Suggested.

at seems TO me-" said Mrs. Oldcas-
tie. that the proletariat is becoming
more and more difficult to manage"
Yes" replied her hostess, Josiah
thinks so, too, but his idea is that
if people wouldn't eat so hearty just
before goin' to bed very few of them
would ever have it"-Chicago Record
Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
Another Warning.

II have just been reading the ac-
count of a railway wreck in which ev-
cry occupant of the smoking carriage
was more or less injured. while the rest
of the passengers in the train escaped
without HARM" said old Hodge
There, Ezra" cried Mrs Hodge tri-
uniphantly, there is another warning
against the use of tobacco "--Tit-B
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
Formidable WeaDon..

She-Woman's weapon is the pin.
1t is mightier than the sword.
He-You are right. The hatpin has
become almost as formidable in public
as the rolling-pin is in the home.--Kan-
Sas City Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
In Real Life,

He had just been urging her to play
for him, but she turned petulantly
from the piano.
81 wonder" she said, eff men are all
alike"
How do yeOu mean?" he asked.
well, Mrs. Binks says that before
marriage they always want you to play
for them, and afte- marriage they al
ways want you to work for them. -
Brooklyn Eagle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
FRED'K W. HOsSFELD.


Stranger-In what part of your new
country is the population densest?
Settler-Up north of here.
why, | had understood there were
fewer people in that locality"
There are. But they're English. -
Baltimore News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

Customer bringing back a parrot to
bird dealer)-What did you mean by
telling me that this bird could talk :?
He hasn't said word since | bought
him.
Dealer-You probably haven't been
quiet long enough to give him a
chance .-Meggendorfer Blaetter
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
Similar. But Different.

Professor asked the inquisitive stu
dent, are the three elements, fire, wa
ter and air political elements?"
No. replied the professor, but the
political elements are somewhat SINH
lar"
What are they?" queried the student
'Fire-water and wind" replied the
man of wisdom, winking his other eye
Cincinnati Enquirer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

Shea girl seldom marries her first
love-
He-Thats so. The custom of the day
requires that she shall wait for her first
lover. philadelphia Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
Oh, How SfAart.

Bill--A man downtown took his alarm
clock and set it on the railroad tracks.
Jill-Well, what of il?
why. even that didn't disturb the
sleepers. "--Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
One Description of 1t.

What" asked the teacher. do you
understand by the strenuous life?'
Does it convey any meaning to you?"
Sure" replied the bad boy.
"What?"
why. what happens in the woodshed
when pa gets home after you've been
naughty was the prompt reply.-Bos-
ton Budget
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
An International Meeting to Arrange
, for Direct Train Service He
tween the Cities.

According to the Boersen Courier, a
meeting was recently held in Vienna to
arrange for direct service between west
ern Europe and Picking, China. The
meeting was attended by representa-
tises of Russia, English, French, Bull
garian, Dutch and German railroads. 1t
was decided to run train de luxe from
London and Paris via Berlin and War
saw to the Chinese capital, beginning
May, 1904. The Russian government
will arrange to simplify passport and
customs regulations for through pas
sengers to minimize delays and formal
tiles. 1t is the purpose of those partici-
pating in this movement to make it pos
sible for passengers to book in London
or Paris to China without change An
other interesting item connected with
the arrangements is the issuing of a
round-trip ticket, first class, for 1904
which permits the traveller to make the
trip both ways by rail or one way by
rail and the other by water The trip
by rail is to be made in II days. The
tickets are to be good on the ships Of
all companies voyaging around Asia,
and permission is to be granted to stop
off at any port at which the ship calls,
with the privilege of taking another
ship.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

"I'll bet said Galley, scornfully.
that you didn't do the proposing; dol
lars to doughnuts your wife asked you
TO marry her"
20! No; you're wrong" replied Hsn-
peck.
"Oh. Come off"
No, She didn't ask me to marry
her She told me o."-Philadelphia
Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

Austrian skins for United states.
Trieste exports a considerable GUAM
tity of sheep and goat skins to the
United States. These skins, a large por-
ton of which is bought in the Balkan
states, have to be specially assorted for
the American market, as our tanners
will not accept inferior goods. Attempts
made by a number of irresponsible deal
ers to underbid old and reliable firms
IN the American market and then re-
coup themselves by sending Indifferent
ly assorted goods have been the cause
OF considerable friction between sellers
and buyers. Unusually favorable offers
in this line of business should always be
viewed with suspicion by American tan
ners.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
Now She Rules the Roost.

He married his typewriter; made quite a
stir,
And now he's her darling jim"
For fully five years he dictated to her,
But now she's debating to him.
-Yorkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

Mrs Newlyblessed-Don you think
baby is the perfect picture of his faith
er?
Her brother (critically)-Yes he Is
the very comic valentine of him!--
Brooklyn Eagle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10

Mrs. Dixon-How do you like my
new rainy-day skirt?
Mr.. Dixon-Judging from the length
Of it you must be expecting deluge.
Chicago Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-10
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