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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
R0WE'S GREAT LONDON SHOWS.
What Boy Ever Lived That Wouldn't
Go and See the Circus Unload?

There is nothing that recalls
mans boyhood days more wildly
than the circus. 1t is a trite say
ing that many fathers are mighty
glad that the taking OF their chill
dren gives an excuse to attend all
the ClrCuses that comes to the city,
but there are lot of men who are
not ashamed of the fact that they
are merely boys grown up, and go
to the Circuses because they enjoy
them. The odor of the animals
and sawdust brings back the DAYS
when, knowing the circus was
coming, they would get up before
daylight, not to see the big vans
unloaded from the trains, for cir
cuses did not travel by railway
those days, but to walk out in the
country few miles to meet,the
caravans, which travelled overland
from town to town. To walk into
town beside the elephant was the
greatest fun imaginable. There
was not as much to the average
circus seen as there is to day, but
there was plenty for all to see, and
the boy who was not permitted to
at least hang around the grounds
was indeed in bad luck"
The children will be delighted
with the miniature menagerie,
with boy trainers, drivers and
caretakers.
Let the boys and girls tell their
parents that Howe's London Shows
will be here Saturday, June 20.
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The Artists Welcome.

The famous son was coming home to
pay his mother visit He was
pianist, had been sent abroad by
wealthy friends for a four years
course in his chosen art, had thereafter
spent year on the concert stage there
and behind a vanguard of newspaper
reports of his success abroad. both mu-
sically and financially, he was now
coming home. When he stepped from
the train at Plattsville his mother rush
ed to him. When she had reached him,
however, she suddenly gave a gasp
and stood stock still, staring at him.
The next moment she burst into sobs
and fell on his neck.
Henry, my poor Henry" the poor
woman cried. they told me you were
doing so well over there and maxim
money plentiful! My poor, poor boyr'
whats the matter. motherT' ex-
claimed the bewidered son. What
makes you doubt what they told your"
"Oh, Henry" she cried, unappeased.
II kin see how you've suffered! You
haven't been able to scrape enough
money together to get your hair cutr'
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
DETECTIVE WORK IN FAR INDIA
Some of the Cute Tricks They Use at
Times.

A very old Indian detective
trick played its part in the arrest
of the Bengal youth Khurdiram
Bose, who threw the bomb which
killed Mrs. and Miss Kennedy, of
Mozuferpore.
He was seated in the railway
station at Waini, some twenty
miles from the scene of the crime,
and was eating a meal of rice,
when two constables approached
him. One of the constables MOTTO
ed that the Youths saliva had
ceased to flow, apparently through
fright at the sudden appearance
of the policemen; and that, in spite
of his nonchalant air, he was un-
able to continue his meal. The
constable toyed with his man for a
while, and then, having his sus-
picions confirmed, seized him be-
fore he could fire the revolver with
which he was trying to shoot him
self. The system of detection it is
stated, is traditional among the
Indian police.
A suspected person will be plac-
ed with others, and a native in
spector will mutter some gibberish
oyer an old our.cornered fears of
his auditors he will give each of
them handful of rice and instruct
them to eat it as fast as they can.
The guilty one, it is averred, will
be unable to eat, and the strike
of the salivary glands is regarded
as furnishing a prima facie case for
arrest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
Mrs. Thea

that If should even accuse the count
he would make scandal. and that is
the last thing would wish for ut my
first entertainment since-since'-
Since freedom came" Blake finished
for her. Thearles death had been a
matter of congratulation to more than
his widow.
1t sort of second debut" she ran
on. THE count is a sort of star fea
ture, and to have him discovered as a
thief would be to make the whole af
fair a failure"
80 il would" agreed Blake, land yet
we cannot get that bracelet back witle
out some sort of a scene. It's not fair
TO Bess to let him get away with the
spoils, It's easily worth $4,000"
I'D gladly pay Bess the cost" gasp.
ed Mrs. Thearle; but. don't you see. |
can't do so without explaining why
should make good her foss"
And that would never do" agreed
Blake. THE question is, What shall be
done?'
That's what | want you TO tell"
was the trusting answer. You have
never failed me yet. Paul, even
when
Blake nodded. No need to put into
words the memories of those troublous
times when he had interviewed to save
her from the drunken whims of the
man her parents had forced her to
marry.
81 think | have an idea" he said
after moment of thought II don't
suppose the count knows that you saw
him."
Il was on the other side of the room
and with my back turned. | saw him
I'm the mirror He took 1t off Besses
wrist and slipped it into the breast
pocket Of his coat"
I'VE used to have a lot of fun over
my magic" Blake said reminiscently.
Its hardly the thing for a ballroom.
but you might ask me to do a few
tricks"
And borrow the bracelet OF the
count?" she asked hopefully.
Something like that" was the laugh
ing answer. 81 believe that you have
a bracelet little like Bess' Well. put
It on and lend it to me when ask for
IT,"
Mrs. Thearle clapped her hands II
knew that you would think out some
way" she declared. shall l ask you
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
Earning
His Fee.
By COLIN S. COLLINS.
Copyright, 1905. by NJ. NJ. Cunningham.

What are you doing here, Alma?"
demanded Blake as he ran across his
little hostess in the conservatory.
Mrs. Thearle lifted a tear stained
face TO Blake's. In spite of her three
unhappy years as the wife of Osmund
Thearle, who had obiigingly drunk
himself to death in the third year and
left her with her youth and a round
million of dollars, Alma still was pa
thetically child in many ways
Its perfectly horrid," she said sob
bingy. Il had planned to have this
dance a sensation. and now
1T is perfect" declared Blake warm
ly. Every one is saying that the ar
rangements could not be improved
upon"
That's just it," was the fearful re-
Spouse. 1T was all going so nicely,
and now that horrid Count Cazman has
spoiled 1t all"
He has been annoying YOU Blake's
face grew stern, and his hands clinch-
ed. Ever since they were children to-
gether he had loved Alma. That this
somewhat repulsive scion of nobility
should offer her affront was not to be
borne.
He hasn't said anything to me-" ex-
planned Mrs. Thearle. but | don't be-
lieve that he is a count. for all of his
splendid letters of introduction. He
stole Bessie Nardon's bracelet You
know the one mean. the one with all
the diamonds. | saw him slip it from
her wrist. She does not know yet.
She thinks she lost it, | have asked
her to say nothing about it for the mo-
ment, and came here to think what
/ could do"
Send for a policeman" suggested
Blake grimly.
He was resentful of the counts man.
ner toward Alma. and he would be glad
to see the public humiliation of his
rival.
Heavens can't do thatw gasped
Mrs. Thearle. Don't you see, Paul
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lower House. More available
time is now needed for legislation
than in former times, when there
was less Legislation aud smaller
populations. Let the evil, there
fore be cured or lessened by a suit
able rule to be adopted by the Sen
ate. The people will be satisfied
and even pleased. What legisla-
tors need are facts, reason and
common sense, and not long empty
harangues to kill time and impede
necessary legislation. So let
something be done of curative
character.
June 10, 1903. J. B.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
Only Shonninn.

She was very particular miss
She didn't like that: she didn't like this
She pulled out the bottom garment first '
And over the counter the rest dispersed.
She was only shopping!
She sampled the gloves; she looked at the
hose;
She rumpled up all the new spring clothes;
She glanced at the ribbons; she fingered
the lace
On whatever she touched she left her
trace.
She was only shopping!
And at last, when the clerks were nearly
dead
She actually bought small spool OF
thread
And hen in manner quite grand to see
Said. Send II up quickly. please, c. O. D."
She was only shopping
LA Touche Hancock in New York
Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
A NEIGHB0RLY NEIGHB0R.
Who Probably Wishes He Didn't Have
ANY Neiohbors,


Mr.. Goodheart "a suburban RESIDENT
Good morning! Wlmt can | do for
you this bright ard beautiful spring
morning?
First Neighbour noticed you hadn't
begun making garden yet. and
thought I'd just step over and borrow
your spade
Mr.. GOodheart-Certainl certainly.
Here it is Good day
Second Neighbor-How do. n
Goodheart? Will you let me have your-
hoe for a few minutes?
Mr.. Goodheart-Y-e-s Certainly.
Third Neighbor-Good morning.
see Mr.. Spinks has your spade. and
Mr. Pinks just passed me with your
hoe. and as you can't do anything with
a rake and hoe to break ground | con-
Guided | might just as well drop in
and borrow your rake Thanks.
Fourth Neighbour see you are not
making any use of your wheelbarrcw.
and
Mr.. Goodheart-I viii need the wheel
barrow the moment ! begin making
garden.
Neighbor-Oh. yes. of course, But
You can't make garden without a spade
and hoe and rake. you know. and I'll
rush back with the wheelbarrow quick
as see the spade coming back.
Thanks.
Mr.. GOodbeart-Now don't forget that
| shall need this wheelbarrow Just as
soon as Mr.. Spinks comes back with
my spade.
Fourth Neighbor-Oh. I'll have plen-
ty of time to get through with the bar
row. Spinks told me he'd be busy with
your spade for month.-New York
World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18

as soon as We get back TO the ball
rOOR?'
In about a quarter of an hour" he
explained. Don't let it look too cut
and dried
Blake slipped out of the conservatory
by another door, and his surprise was
well simulated when he was asked 10
perform a few tricks. Mrs. Theatre
had only to make the suggestion. for
the other gs-ests eagerly took up the
matter. Pa-O Blake had at one tin.
thought of ecfng upon tine stage. To-
he was more than ordinarily clever
performer, and only the unexpected III
heritance from great-uncle had head
ed off professional career.
Of .ate lie had refused all requests to
perform in drawing rooms. as the de
mands upon his good nature had be
come too frequent, SO there was the
promise of novelty in hIs performance
after two seasons of retirement.
He rapidly arranged his improvised
stage with couple of tables and such
simple properties as he could Ob...in
from his hostess, while the guess stop
ped dancing TO crowd around and
watch his really clever work.
Here's new one" he announced
after he had performed a routine of
familiar vanishments and appearances.
For this | want piece of jewelry-a
watch, Il ring, anything"
A 1nyap arti al
number of times he had drawn upon
the audience for handkerchiefs and
other small loans. Without seeming
to make any particular selection Blake
took the bracelet that Mrs. Thearle
offered and palmed it while he pre-
tended to wrap it in borrowed hand
kerchief, which he gave to Mrs
Thearle TO hold.
You are positive that you feel the
bracelet in the handkerchief" be AK
ed, and Mrs. Thearle in answer to an
almost imperceptible nod declared in
the affirmative Blake gave her closed
hand tap with the fan be used as a
wand.
DO you feel it now?" he asked.
Mrs, Thearle gave a well simulated
cry of surprise and at Biake's direc-
ton unrolled the handkerchief to show
that it was empty.
If the count will oblige me by tax
ing the bracelet from his pocket Mrs
Theatre will identify it as her prop
erty," announced Blake. stepping TO
ward the surprised foreigner.
Before the count could act he had
thrust his hand within the pocket and
obtained possession of the stolen brace
let. a quick pass and the bracelet
which he had borrowed from Mrs.
Thearle was in Blake's hand and the
other was in his pocket.
Later the stolen property was con
veniently found by a servant and hand
ed to its owner, and Blake's trick was
not thought of in connection with the
find
1T was beautifully done" praised
Mrs. Thearle as he fingered after the
rest had gone. mo one suspected.
just knew that if accused the count
he would insist upon making a scene
He is that sort of man"
AS it was, he found the trick a de-
cided surprise" said Blake with
reminiscent laugh 1T was worth the
trouble just TO see his face"
1T was worth more than that" was
the warm response.
I'm glad you think So" said Blake,
taking possession Of her hand, for |
am going to ask the highest fee have
ever demanded. | want nothing less
than You, Alma"
II think YOU have earned your fee"
she said simply.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
Candid Confession,

LET me see" said the young man at
the church festival. the sign says,
strawberry Shortcake. Sans Sans
means without. doesn't it, miss?"
1T does, replied the pretty girl at
the first booth.
well, how does It apply to the
rawberry shortcake?"
Why, it means without strawber-
ries. "-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
The Ancient Saces,

after all, its the wise man who
can change his opinion"
But the wisest men simply can't do
it,"
why not?"
Because they've been dead for
years."-CathOlic Standard and Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18
Heard In the Nursery.

First Little Girl-Your papa and
mamma are not real parents They
adopted you.
Second Little Girl-Well, that makes
it all the more satisfactory. My par
ents picked me out and yours had to
take you just as you came-Brown-
ing's Magazine
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1908-06-18

"Have you ever thought of what
would happen if the government were
TO own the railways?"
Yes" answered Mr.. Dustin Stax.
"The government would find out that
1t never before realized how critical
the American public Washington
Star.
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His Shortcomino,

Goodley-But, really, you must admit
that he's an adept in the art of CONVEX
sation.
knOx-Yes, but what a pity he isn't
more adept in the art of saying some
thing.-Philadelphi Press.
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Her XieMnnint-

Borem III p. m.)-Well, | must be
going. | assure you, Miss Cutting, the
time has passed very pleasantly for
me this evening
Miss Cutting-YeS, and for me it is
still more pleasant to realize that it
is past.-St. Louis Post-Dispatch.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-01
CHARLES x. FOWNES.

Charles <. Fownes, well known as whip, died
suddenly last Sunday night at his home, No. West
65th street, from pneumonia resulting from cold
contracted while exhibiting horses at Narraganseft
Pier for James F. Gummey of Philadelphia. He
returned Tuesday and complained of a cold. and
to bed. On wednesday pneumonia devei-
oped, and DIR. J. r. English, of No 1886 Broad
way, summoned.
as Daddy" Fownes who was well known IN
London. The father exhibited many horses Mr.
Fownes was born on May 15. 1875. and was the
youngest OF sixteen children. In 1896 following MS
ma rriage to Miss Nan Gertrude Egan, he came 10
this country During the last ten years Mr.. Fownes
had exhibited horses at the various shows Tor Mss
Emily T. Bedford, DIR. Woodend and dorooh
Hughes Mr. Fownes member of the sons
of St George and OF the Westminster Club' OF LON
don.
The funeral will be held tomorrow afternoon at
Christ Church. Broadway and list street iHe
burial will be at st. Mchaers Cemetery Astoria-
New-York tribune., 1908-09-01
FUNERAL OF DR.. MACKAY.
Services in ST. Nicholas Church, of Which
He Was Pastor.

The funeral of the Rev. DR.. Donald Sage Mackay
held yesterday in the Collegiate Church Of St
Nicholas. Fifth and 4Sth street of which ne
had been pastor for nine years.
A great of floral pieces hid the outlines of
the pulpit Among the floral tributes one from
Mrs. Russell Sage, and another from Miss Helen NJ
Gould
The opening prayer said by the Rev. DR. J.
Douglas Adam, and the Rev Dr. David James Bur-
rell, pastor of the Marble Collegiate Church, led in
reciting psalm The Rev. Dr. w. r. hoffman. of
Chicago long time friend of DR.. Mackay's offered
prayer. and the Rev. DR.. Henry Evertson Cobb, pas
tor of the West End Collegiate Church. and the
Rev. Alexander McCo spoke in eulogy of he dead
pastor.
Brief services held in the presence of the
family at DR.. Mackay's home, in East 66th street
preceding the church service conducted by the Rev
DR.. hoffman and the Rev. DR.. Andrew Hageman.
assistant minister of the St. Nicholas Church.
woman, poorly but neatly clad, waiting on
the church steps early / o'clock yesterday
morning. When the doors opened at 2 o'clock she
was the first to enter and stepped quietly a back
seat and there remained with handkerchief to
her eyes throughout the service. She went away
as quietly she came. without word to the sexton
or attendant.
terry. At the grave the commttal service said
by the Rev. DR.. Duryee. and the Rev DR.. Ha agenan
pronounced the benediction.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-01
GRAND OPERA CHORUS SCHOOL.

The new chorus school of the Metropolitan Opera
House will be opened to-day. The school will be
under the direction OF Hans Morgenstern. who for
the last ten years has been one OF the assistant
conductors of the Metropolitan Opera House. II
will be in session from September l to March 50.
and the full course Will. comprise two consecutive
seasons, after which pupils will be graduated.
The course of instruction will include elementary
music sight reading. language and chorus singing.
The lessons will be given in the evening, and there
will be no charge for tuition
The graduates OF the school will be enlisted as
members of the regular opera chorus, and Opportu-
uitIes viii be given them to sing minor parts The
chorus school will begin its hrst season with more
than one hundred pupils. The management of the
Metropolitan Opera Company has decided 10 discon-
tinue the school OF opera II will be reopened un-
der other auspices at a future date
Nine Olive Fremstad has modified her contract
with the Metropolitan Opera Company. and her en-
gagement for next season will terminate March
ls 1909 She will then undertake. extensive con-
cert tour under the direction of Ernest Georlitz.
formerly the general of the Conried Metro
politan Opera Company. Nine. Fremstad will not
only give song reeitals but she viii also sing the
finale of Richard strauss "Salom~"
New-York tribune., 1908-09-01
FOR FRESH AIR FUND.
10 Finish the Season IS 900 More
VII Be NecessorU

There VIII be one thousand children in the par
ties sent out by the Tribune Fresh Air Fund this
week. The season will close in fortnight and
to pay all expenses 5000 mere will be necessary
Just that much will have to be received from the
friends of the tenement house children friends Of
'he fund and from all who believe in the work as
a physical and moral regenerator
II mas been successful season so far in every
way, and it is believed that the closing days will
ne as hepful as those that have passed 1t will be
possible in the remaining time to send out only
a small number of those who should go, and the
number sent will depend on the contributions re-
ceived But the fund manager is going right ahead
In his preparations, feeling sure that the money
viii be in
large number of negro children were sent to
Chape Hill. N j.. yesterday. Their mothers had
been busy with the washboard, as was evident
from the many garments as clean soap and
water could make them. The children were all
ciean. cheerful and happy in anticipation of the
two weeks outing. Their bundles were all models
OF the kind. No mussed up packages to be
seen No child in tatters. The needle and
thread had been used in preparing the youngsters
as much as the washbcard. And they
DERBY. None was known to pull the signal
cord of a train. nor to do mischief for mis-
chiefs sake.
white boy OF party recently brought train
to standstill. the experience of the kind in
Fresh Air party. and the train not
angry. The conductor was concerned, of course.
and he told the boy how serious a thing it
TO interfere with the running of train, and the
boy was truly contrte. He thought it was just
about the stopping electric in Grand
street
Up at Warwick there is party of fifteen chill
dren A neishboring minister visited them recently.
He heard one of the boys called Eighteen by
another. and the minister said to the attendant
II understood that you had only fifteen children
That's all I have but the first day this boy.
according to the lads near him, ate eighteen pieces
of bread. and they gave him the nickname of
Eighteen at once
The boy distinguished himself soon after
ward He stepped upon chicken by accident,
killing 1t. He sent the to apologize.
Didn't mean to, ma am; / didn't It jes'
got under fut, an dat ALL
He was forgiven. but the woman saw oppor-
tunity to make the occasion for impressing
upon the boy the sacredness of all life
You have taken creatures life, without in
tending TO- of course. but you must now give it
decent burial"
The boy did. He dug hole deep enough and of
dimensions large enough for himself. The chicken
was placed in pasteboard box and buried. The
next day the several boys at the
chickens grave. and as she approached the boys
began TO sing hymn. They did it in all serious
ness. When they had finished they filed solemnly
away.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-01
DR.. w. H. LAWRENCE TO WE'D.
Methodist Preacher Will Marry Mrs. NJ. 6,
Edwards Here Tomorrow.

Long Branch Aug 91-The Rev. DR. William
H Lawrence when seen tonight at No. 81 En-
hurry avenue Ocean Grove, told about his ap-
nroaching marriage Mrs May Gurney Ed
wards who was divorced from Julius A Edwards
Mr. Lawrence said that Edwards deserted his wife
ten years ago
DR.. Lawrence said his marriage would take
place at o'clock on Wednesday afternoon in the
old John Street Methodist Episcopal Church, Man
haitian. The ceremony is to be performed by the
Rev Dr. j. NJ. Buckley. editor of The Christian
Advocate" DR. Lawrence said that when he hrst
his prospective bride he was the superinteno-
emf Of iunior league of tine Trinity Methodist
Fniscopsl Church of Richmond Hill, of which he
was pastor That was year ago.
New-York tribune., 1908-09-01
REFUSED TO PAY, LOSES LIFE
Young Man Struck Down When Quarter
Was Not Forthcoming.

George Gross nineteen years old, of No 632 6th
street was killed in a fall TO the pavement after
being knocked down last night by man who said
that Gross owed him a quarter and had refused 10
pay.
Gross with a number of other young men, was
standing in front of John Schwartzs grocery store.
at No 526 9th street Schwartz said he read
ing paper inside the store, when his attention was
attracted by a commotion In front. He said h.
saw n young walk UP 10 Gross and strike Aim
twice I'm the face.
..yvhv don't YOU pay that quarter you
n,eqr said the stranger, according to Scwart2
Dr William f. serovich, of No. 539 9Th street.
v-orlxed over Gross for hour without restoring
him to consciousness. He died about half an hour
later