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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28

Did hef" asked Rradin innocently
HE told me that you did not meet his
price"
He had to sake what 1 offered" de-
clared Wayne SulIenly. There is no
other market"
oh. yes there is" declared Bradin
comfortably. I'm going to start
cordage company of my own unless
YOU buy With this machine we can
make rope Tor half what it costs you.
Its good thing and two or three
friends of my father are willing to 80
into it with me-"
We VIII undersell YOU" threatened
Wagner. You will be forced to the
WALL
4 guess you'll beat us there" sug-
gested Bradin. You see We can turn
out goods so much more cheaply"
I'll write you a check" cried Wdg-
ner desperately. Il hate to see you en-
barking in such foolish enterprise"
Not now" said Bradin. You see
l just wanted to talk over the matter
with you. l don't care to sell until aft
er 1 have settled about my marriage
ITO whom?' demanded Wagner.
ITO Norma" was the even answer
You said you would talk about it
when I could show you that l had
made Il profit of $4,000 by myself
Those ten cent dollars were not very
good, but the sixty cent ones seem to
be worth face value, and that makes
four times what you demanded Of me-
q said l would talk about it," STAN
mered Wagner Il did not say that |
would give you permission to marry
her"
That's So agreed Bradin. but at.
the same time l think it would be just
as well to keep this thing in the fam
lily. You own 60 per cent Of the Amcri-
can Rope company. It's the heaviest
holding you have. If l start this com
pany'-
Go ahead and start it," said Wag
ncr sullculy. Il will not be coerced."
4 have the articles of incorporation
all drawn up said Eradin quietly
Would you like to see the list:"
Wagner reached for the paper, won
dering why Bradin should show his
hand so clearly. Quickly he glanced
down the list of names and then looked
up at the young man sitting on the
opposite side of the desk.
What does this mean" he shouted
pointing to Il name half way down the
sheet.
Norma Wagner Rradin - he asked
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28

Almost historic is the remark of the
awe stricken lad who, While observing
a great meteoric display years ago.
turned his eyes to a familiar corner of
the heavens after an especially brilliant
flight of meteors, drew Il long breath
and gasped
well, the old dippers still there
anyhow"
Much more recently a similar spec
tacle, although in this instance a dis
play no greater than is ordinarily
looked for in August skies, disturbed
the tranquility of a little girl whose
father. an enthusiastic amateur as
tr0nomer, had taken her up on the
roof with him to see the sight. He ex-
pected her to be delighted with the
shooting stars, but he soon observed
that her expression was scarcely a JOY
Gus one.
what is it, Ada?" he asked her.
Don't you like to watch them? Aren't
you enjoying yourself?'
"Ye-es, papa" she answered dubious
ly, conscientiously trying to harmonic
the dictates of politeness and truth.
cat least, I suppose we can spare the
stars. and l think l might enjoy it if
only you can give me your word we
are sure of the MOON"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
Good Business.

A writer who spends his summers at
the seaShOre tells the following story
An ignorant countryman who saw the
sea for the first time was much i'm
pressed with the effect of the blue
water and asked a fisherman if he
could tell him the owner. as he would
like to buy Il gallon to take home to
his wife. The fisherman replied proud
ly:
"US, me man. We own it,"
Lands sakesw exclaimed the rus
tic. Gould you sell me a gallon for
so cents?'
Sure" said the fisherman, and he
disappeared, returning in a few mo-
ments with jar of water, for which
he received the countryman's 80 cents
The latter departed with his pur-
chase. Returning later i'll the day,
after the tide had gone out, he gazed in
silent wonder at the water, which had
receded far from the beach.
'Lumme," he exclaimed, don't they
do trade?'-Harper's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
The Glass of Water Cure.

y certain old family physician never
tires of proclaiming the virtues of
glass of cold water taken on waking
in the morning.
"Many people," he remarks, avoid
drinking water as though it were poi
son, although without it no one can be
properly healthy. When taken early
in the morning it has Il cleansing and
bracing effect on the system, while its
beneficial effects on the liver can hard
ly be exaggerated.
ut is so simple a rule that the ad-
vice is well worth following, especial
ly by those who suffer with indlges-
ton or who awake with a feeling of
languor, an early morning sensation
which atfiicts innumerable people of
sedentary habits. kansas City Jour
nal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
4 Bad Memory.

The train swept into darkness.
George" she whispered, we are in
a tunnel"
L know that" he responded.
We'll do you know the usual GUS
tom?"
What custom?
what does a young man generally
do when he is seated by a girl?"
I d.
Does he sit still?'
ooh, yes, know what he does. H
Too late. We are out of the tunnel,
George. Chicago News.
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4 Business ProDositiOn,

Il think it's mean," she sobbed
You might give me the money I ask
for. l don't think you care for me at
ALL
My dear" said her close husband, 81
care more for you than all the money
in the world. You're worth your weight
in gold, and
"Then why don't you give me credit
for what I'm worth ?"-Denver News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
An AIphnhetic Confusion.

rs Mr.. Scadds a man of scientific
distinction!'
Yes, indeed" answered Miss Cay
enne. He has so many college de-
grees that when he sends in his card
you can't be sure whether it is his
name or problem in algebra. Wash
ingtOn Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
Id All Night.

THE boss asked me what made me
look so tired" said Galley, the clerk,
land l told him l was up early this
morning"
Huh" snorted the bookkeeper, you
never got up early in your life"
Il didn't say got up 1 said I was
up Baltimore News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28

he sad quietly, though the cool dis
courtesy of the action angered him. Il
shall bring that money in in a few
days"
He hurried from the office, fearful
lest the bankers open sneer should
provoke him to a hasty speech. Wag-
ner and Bradin's father had long been
commercial enemies. He could not IN
derstand why this dislike should eX-
tend to himself.
The fact that he was not a business
man should not have been deemed suf-
- Gent cause for refusing to consider
NpropOsal for Norma Wagner's
The fortune left by his father
eas so well invested that an ample in
y come was assured, and they loved each
other very dearly.
His blood was hot with anger as he
strobe up the street and had lie not
run into Billy Pierce he would have
passed him without word. As it was
the shock of collision reused him and
they stood for a moment chatting on
the curb.
well, I've got to be getting along"
said Pierce after a pause. I've an
engagement with Walter Wagner"
''Well, WELL" laughed Bradin, "you
must be getting up in the world to
have appointments with financial mag
nates.''
'Not quite that, Frank" he said
Its about patent Wagner wants to
buy. He's holding off to get it cheap.
It's no good to me and he knows it.
He's waiting until am forced to sell"
Hard up?"
"a little" admitted Pierce. You
see, it's been a costly job developing
this idea"
''What is it?" demanded Bradin.
Pierce drew the patent office draw
ings from his pocket IT'S a machine
for stripping the fiber from cactus
plants. It's used in making rope.
Wagner is the head of the American
Rope company, the trust, you know.
I shall have to sell to him or let it lie
He controls all the companies"
whats the difference between what
you want to get and what he wants
to give?"
Il thought 1 should get at least $780,
600 and a small royalty. He is willing
to give the royalty, but he wants to
get it for forty"
"I'll give you $GO.OO0" offered
Bradin, land arrange about the royal
ty. Come over to the Gourmet and
have lunch and I'll write you a check"
Two days later he was with Wagner
again. ''Well," demanded the banker.
"have you made that money already?"
NO" admitted Bradin. u came in
to see if you would help me out.
have a device fer making rope out of
cactus fiber. Beats sisal all hollow
and at half the cost, l want a hun
dred thousand and a royalty"
81 know where can get one for half
of that" declared Wagner. land I
don't mind telling you that its salient
feature is so sweeping that no other
machine can be patented that will do
the work so we'll"
CHATS funny" unused Bradin. "NIy
lat tells me the same thing about
thiS.f
& "Invent the machine yourself?" ask
D Wagner uneasily.
mo" said Bradin. 81 bought it from
a1chum for speculation
u whats his name?" asked Wagner.
sitting on the edge of his chair in his
excitement
"Chap by the name of Pierce" ex-
planned Bradin. "He was in the school
of engineers when l was completing
the classical course"
"He promised to sell it to mer' storm
ed Wagner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
THE DenI He Wnnfnn

Il expect great deal from you" he
said as he looked knowingly at the
gentleman across the table.
''All right" replied the other.
And he dealt him four kings, but had
the forethought to deal four aces to
himself.-Baltlmore American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28

Sunday School Teacher-Why, Willie
Wilson! Fighting again? Didn't last
Sundays lesson teach that when you
are struck on one cheek you ought to
turn the other to the striker?
Willie-Yes'm; but he hit me on the
nose, and I've only got one.-New York
TELEGRAPH
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8 Copyright, 1895, by r. b. Mcclure (
SvNNNNNNNNNNNN~NNNNNNNUN.U/
Business ability" suorted Walter
Wagner. why, my dear Mr.. Brldia.
l venture to say that were dollars sell
ing at 10 cents each you would not be
a purchaser"
II two excellent reasons" admit
tee-8radin. In the first place l have
all l want, and in the second the green
goods swindle is not new, even to such
a hopeless business man as myself"
Il meant legal tender" corrected
Wagner. ''Show me $4,000 you have
earned without assistance and I shall
be ready to talk your proposal over"
But began Bradin.
Send in Mr.. Horton" said Wagner
to the Office boy, who had entered in
response to the bell. Bradin rose.
4 suppose that means my dismissal. "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28

'Ah, your language. Eet ees so diff
ficult'
What's the matter, count?"
First Zis novel eet say re man was
endorsed"
''Yes?"
'Zen eet say he was cowed. Louis
vile COurier-JOurnal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28

Zig-Yes, poor Debtleigh died Of
fright.
Zag-Why, thought it was yellow
fever.
Zig-No, it was fright. a mosquito
presented his bill to him and he never
recovered.-New Orleans Times Demo-
crat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
Baltimore Q Chic Terminal at
Twenty-third Street, New York
CITY.

All passenger trains of the Balti-
more and Ohio Railroad to and
from New York City now have direct
ferry connection with 23rd Street
Terminal, in addition to Liberty
Street, the South Ferry Terminal
having been discontinued.
Twenty third Street is the most
popular terminal of the great metro
polls because Of its convenience to
the hotel, theatre and shopping dis
trict. In the recent remodelipg of
the terminal building a glass rooted
canopy was constructed fifty feet
wide, under which the crosstown cars
of 14th, 23rd, 2Sth and 29th Street
lines pass, so that passengers are
protected from the weather leaving
the ferry house, and also avoid the
annoyance of street traffic
All baggage destined to New York
City will be delivered to 23rd Street
unless distinctly marked Liberty
Street, - or otherwise.
\ complete electric cab service has
also been established for the Transport
tation of passengers and baggage at
very reasonable rates.
The Importance of 23rd Street is
most graphically brought to atten-
ton in the August number of the
Book of the Royal Blue" published
by the Passenger Department of the
Baltimore & Ohio, under the title
"Iuto the Heart of Gotham" The
interest centers within mile radius
of 23rd Street, Fifth Avenue and
Broadway. Full page photographs
of unusual detail present a most viv-
id picture of this most interesting To-
cality. Send ) cents for copy to d.
B. Martin, Manager Traffic, b. & O.
r. R, Baltimore, Nd. 27-2t
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
BALTIMORE & OHIO r. r. TIME TABLE
SO IN EFFECT May 81, 1905.

From May 81 to Sept. 30 all frst-class trains
will stop at Deer Park Hotel Station.
From May q to Sept. 30 all first class
trains will stop at Mt. Lake Park daily eX-
cept Sunday. on Sunday all trains will
stop at Mt. Lake to receive or discharge
passengers holding tickets to or from points
west of Grafton and east of Cumberlandin in
clusiev,
Train 90 will stop at Newburg on Sundays
to receive or discharge passengers.
THOS. FITZGERALD,
General Mana9 err.
d. b. MARTIN.
Manager Passenger Traffic
V. V. WAsHBURNE, Agent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
Bradin'S Double
Patent
BY CHARLES MATTHEW'S

Copyright, 1905, by r. b. Mcclure
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1905-09-28
Host-Tve been smoking an awful

lot OF cigars lately.
Guest (who has been offered one
Well, if this is a sample 1 don't doubt
your word, old man.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

the upper piazza OF the Douglas house with
Mrs. Murphy. the dear mother Of Mrs. T.
B. Cunning, and We watched the people
going about in the progress of the cele-
bration. The barbecue was further down
the street, on Harvey, believe, and as I
recall the young men who participated in
the exercises of the day. / sec before me
Governor Cunning, DR.. Miller A. ]. Popple-
ton, c. W. Paddock Sterrit Curran, A.
II. Bishop. II. c. Purple and many others
whom l have not mentioned. who were
among the earliest settlers OF Omaha.
The day passed of happily. but the
great feature, after ALL was the grand ball
in the evening at she Douglas house.
which stood on the corner Of Thirteenth and
Harvey streets. Invitations had been ex-
tended outside of the city and the two
pretty daughters Of DR.. Glover of De Soto
ana the few young men and women Of
joyous alacrity to the call. The little
steam ferry boat. which made its regular
trips during the day, landing sometimes at
the foot OF Farnam street and at other
times somewhere else. was always laid
up" at an early hour Consequently the
expected guests from across the river had
10 come early and couldn't go home til
morning. The dancing was in the dining
room of the hotel, and all OF Omaha So
ciety was there. It's youth and beauty. fair
women and brave men. There were pretty
toilets. like their wesrers, OF the latest
importauons from the east and II ther'
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

was any lack OF conventionality in the sur
roundings It was not permitted to inter
fere with any ones enjoyment.
I recollect one very young lady, daughter
OF one OF the government officers, and now
grandmother. who excited some amuse-
ment as well as admiration by her prompt
resentment of a slight breach OF etiquette
on the part OF newcomer" A row OF
benches around the room furnished ample
accommodation for spectators and friends.
They all gave themselves up 10 the pleasure
Of the occasion, and the hours were chased
with flying feet close up TO the dawn.
OF those whom / remember some are now
placidly watching the development Of their
own youthful characteristics in the third
generation, but many more, one. after an
other, have passed into the Great Beyond,
some Of them In a good old age, fun Of
years and honor" May light perpetual
shine upon them,
For a few untiring young people, the fes-
tivities were supplemented the next day
with a delightful picnic at "Paddock's
Grove" party Of eight drove out, forded
the PapiHion, and spent the day under the
trees The sun had sunk behind the hills long
before the city was reached on their return.
OF course the little ferry boat was laid
up" and il was the morning OF the third
day before the hnal echoes died away in
the distance Of the great celebration OF
Omahas FIRST Fourth Of July.
c. L. p.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

and experience, but most OF them were
here to make their first independent start
In life and to grow up with the country"
Some very wisely brought with them their
young wives, who were nothing loath to
cast In their lots with the youthful pio-
neeers, and Drawing together their hard
ships and privations, with always a glow
ing future I'm the distance, their happiness
had no relation to the size of their house
Then there were those who had been
waiting on the border and were first on
the ground. men OF courage and determina-
ton, who, with their families, were ex-
perienced In all the ways of making them
selves at home in a comfortless new coun-
try, and were the special oracles of all the
young housewives. Then, added 10 all, was
the pleasant circle OF territorial officers
and their families. What strong and en-
during friendships were formed in those
days, friends who shared each others
every Joy and sorrow. and whose compan-
ionship and loving kindness were 10 be
lifelong Gray heads were rarely seen
then and there were few children. II was
a community OF vigorous young manhood
and womanhoOd, whose strong Characters
ties and wise intelligence have left THEN
indelible impress upon the city and state
The celebration was n success. Lack OF
numbers was more than made up ia noise
and enthusiasm. There was a grand bar
becue, 70 which ali we're welcome Anvils
were fired. speeches were made, toasts
were drunk ana everybody's patriotism was
at white heat. remember sitting on
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

fined to be recognizable-Farnam, Harvey
and perhaps Douglas with their cross
streets. Pavements were unknown. Side
walks were a luxury exceedingly rare,
and upon occasions there were seas OF
mud. both deep and unavoidable, which
no old settler can possibly have forgotten.
The Indians apparently still held full pos
session OF their lost heritage. in point Of
numbers at least They we're In evidence
every where, stalking about, followed by
their blanketed squaws and naked pap
pooses always ready TO glide with silent
steps through any opening which presented
itself, and woe TO the nervous housewife
who kept not her doors locked and turned
around from her work 10 find a noiseless
visitor at her back.
Council BLUFFS. four miles away and
across the river was the only shipping
and market place within $50 miles, and the
only means Of communication with the
outer world was by stage across Iowa, OF
by steamboat, during the summer months
on the Missouri river. II seemed some
times as H. good housekeeping was In dan
ger OF becoming one of the lost arts So
short we're the needful supplies.
From It's remoteness from all centers OF
civilization. Omaha really occupied a
unique position as the capital city OF Ne
braska. II had a population OF several
hundred people. which consisted largely Of
healthy, ambitious young men. who were
but beginners in the worlds work and
entire strangers to each other. Their
were among them a few men OF year.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

personal recollections OF the pioneer days
OF this city / have most wildly in mind
memorable occasion OF like character which
took place here just nifty years ago.
1t is related in Sorensons History OF
Omaha, that In July, 1854. when the only
habitation on the site was the little hut at
the ferry landing, the surveying party
which had just entered upon the work OF
laying out this fair city. invited a few citi-
zsns OF Council Bluffs TO cross the river
and join them in celebrating the nations
birthday on Capitol" Hill. probably where
the High school now stands. My fathers
family were very recent arrivals at that
date and we were not included in the invi-
tation. but a year later IN 1855, it was my
pleasure TO join its own citizens In the real
celebration OF the first Fourth of July in
Omaha.
The city had not then arrived at the FIRST
anniversary OF its existence and was a
scattered settlement OF small houses built
with few exceptions OF cottonwood. lined
and partitioned with white muslin. and sit
uated az magnificent distances apart from
each other There were no trees except
along the various creeks which wound their
way through the town. and sunshine was
as free as air.
Only few streets were sufneiently de
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
Romance in n Hospital.

Cupid astride of a stethoscope for a
steed and with an arrow for every heart
beat, has invaded the contagious ward of
Bellevue hospital and In few days Father
Thomas OReilly of the Church of the Holy
Name, in Prospect Park West, Brooklyn,
will unite in marriage A w. Bielby and
Madge Connors, both graduate nurses of
the Mills Training school.
Just when the courtship started the par
ties involved will not say. but Cupid has
set afoat a rumor that it was nearly a
year ago. At that time Bieiby, who, to-
gether with Miss Connors. had just re-
ceived his diploma, was assigned to the
maIe department of the erysipelas ward
Directly above the male ward is situated
the female ward for the treatment of the
same disease. and here the bride to be was
ordered.
Cupid is frowned on at Bellevue hospital
But he was not to be baked by a mere sci
of rules.
One Of the strict rules Of the hospital IL
that nurses must not talk with one an
other. During the summer months Bielby
was wont to spend his evenings on the
front stoop OF the ward which commands
a view of the East river Above him, OF
the similar stoop of the female ward. Mis-
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

on a two year matrimonial trial, after
which, II she proved a good wife, they
would be married, is locked up in New
York City for failure to give bond in a
breach of promise suit brought by Jose
phine Arguelles. who lives with her mother
in Brooklyn. She is @ years old and Juar-
zero Is "a. She filed the papers for 100000
damages against Juarrero and he did not
have the money TO give bail.
Miss Arguelles has filed extracts from
thirty letters written to her by Juarrero
They are full of love passages. One is
addressed to the young woman as MY
dear sweet life"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
- A Bachelor Gallant.

Judge Whitman is the only bachelor on
the Board of City Magistrates in New
York. He was called upon one afternoon
to marry a couple from Philadelphia. The
bride handed him a handsome rose from
her bouquet and said: II want you to
take it home to your wife" IT shall be
delighted to accept it," said his honor,
but can't I wear IT myself? have no
wife" The bride looked at him with COM
passion. That's too bad" she said, "and
you so good looking" Then she turned
to him suddenly and said Wont you
come over to Philadelphia and let me in
troduce you to my sister," IF she looks
like you" responded the Judge with a
bow. Il shall be tempted to take the next
train"
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09

Connors, too. would sit of evenings. Cupid
got on the railing and schemed
One night while the two were sitting en-
joying the summer moonlight. a stetho-
scope, which Miss Connors held in her lap,
slipped and fell 1t bounced from the rail-
ing and struck Bielby on the head. A bal
cony scene followed, the indirect object OF
which was to return the instrument to its
rightful owner.
The next night Cupid sat by and saw
the hospital rules smashed one after an
other. AS the nights went by the friend
ship ripened into love. until the couple be-
came engaged.
Omaha daily bee., 1905-07-09
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