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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
HONOR RESTED WITH AUTHOR
Hemy the Late Popular Writer, o.
Henry, Outwitted Inscriptions
Editor.

A friend of the late o. Henry writes
of him: He was reckless in spending
money, and frequently gave elevator
boys and bellboys s. and $40 notes.
But he wasn't easy despite his finan-
cial regardlessness. His friends mar
rated an incident showing the mans
shrewdness. A magazine noted for
slow pay they say, contracted with
him for a three-part story, for which
he was to receive fifteen hundred dol
lars He got five hundred dollar ad-
-ance before starting to work, and
when he turned in the second install
ment (none of it had been printed
yeti got five hundred dollars more,
and asked for the third five hundred
dollars as an advance before finishing
the tale. The editor. in an effort to
save money, apparently, declared that,
after all, the story didn't appear to be
worth more than one thousand dol
lars-this when he had the two in
stallments in his office All right
said O. Henry. 4 won't write the
third one then And he didn't He
laughed at the editor. Well then
said the latter, I'll run the two parts
and .nen let our readers have guess
ing contest as to how the story ends
and put up, perhaps, five hundred
prize to the winner For a moment
the author thought he was Outwitted.
Then he said: Go ahead-and I'll win
the prize He intended to win it, too"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
BANGLES oCIM
T. TMgrB11GN .EE

Tucking is used a great deal on the
summer gowns.
Swiss fabrics are often worn with
a colored slip.
This season one finds entire coats
and wraps of cretonne.
The elastic belts, in different
widths, are more popular than ever,
Coarse Russian braid is used a
great deal for trimming coats and
capes.
The chantecler is found EN-
broidered on the instep of the latest
silk hosiery.
The tiniest Of roses are used for
trimming caps of muslin or lace for
the baby.
The shoulder seam on the new shirt
waists is much longer than that of
last season.
Lingerie embroidered with the all
peryading chantecler is one of the
fads of the hour.
Many Of the summer coats have
long revers that cross ard button be-
low the waist line.
a boX-plaited quilting of net is the
finish at the wrist of pretty sleeve
seen recently.
Ribs of brass as well as of gilt and
white enamel are seen in some of the
summer sunshades.
Separate blouses of black net with
lace insertion are worn over an I'M
derb,ouse of white
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
Wrong DIAGNOSIS.

A drummer was taken i'll suddenly.
He went to see a physician of consid-
cradle standing, and the following
conversation ensued: Il feel very
sick" declared the drummer. whats
the trouble ?" asked the physician.
Severe pain in my side" "Humph, -
said the doctor slowly, q think you
have appendicitis" You have made
a mistake, DOCTOR" replied the sales
man. I'm not a millionaire, just a
plain drummer" We'll, | guess you
just have the cramps, then" replied
the indignant parsonage. Five dol
lars, please"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

table, which is feature of every SUM
mer cottage living room. The table is
usually of some dark wood and set
with doilies and center piece instead
of a large white cloth.
Sometimes a small lunch cloth is
used, but usually the doilies are liked
best, as they are delightfully."- dainty
in appearance. One of the coolest and
most charming combinations for the
summer table linen is green and white
and no lOvelier set of doilies could be
imagined than one of fine, white linen
buttonholed in scallops in pale sill
very green floss and decorated at in
tervals with sprays of maiden hair
fern. The design given may be trans
ferred to the linen by means of car.
bon paper or a stamping outfit. II
would be much less work and very
pretty and unusual to have only one
spray of the fern on each dolly In
stead of several. as very simple things
are best in the summer. Three spraye
of fern are given. one large one for
the plate and lumber doiies.
To embroider the fern use wash
silks of different shades of green.
Emhroider in long-andshort stitch and
Kensington outline for the stems.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
Cold Water Only.

When the kitchen wall is darker
than it should be and you strongly
suspect that part of the general gray,
ness is scot, there is a ready remedy
in cold water, provided the wall be
painted or covered with. enameled
paper.
The paper should first be busted
down with u feather or a clean cloth
wrung out of cold water until clean.
DO not use warm water, as it is likely
to turn the paper yellow. Be sure to
rinse the cloth as it gets dirty and
also to change the water frequently
If you would secure the best results.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
An Office Business ONLY.

A young man called at the Office of
a justice of the peace and with some
hesitation made known his business,
which was to be married. The justice
replied that he thought he could per-
form the service, and asked if the
young man had his license.
Yes, sir" the youth replied.
We'll, where is the young lady?"
"She-she's at her fathers"
We'll, bring her here"
Shed rather be married at home,
kquire."
And you expect me to go there and
marry you?"
Yes, sir, if you please"
Young man" said the justice, this
Office of mine is like a department
store. We sell matches here, but we
don't deliver them at the house,
Youth sCompanion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
SliuhtIy Confused.

Marie was making her first visit to
the beach She was fearless of the
water, ard spent as much of her time
IN bathing as she was allowed. One
morning there was an unusually
strong undertow, and many Of the
bathers spoke of it. Marie, hearing
them, slowed away the new phrase
in her mind.
When she came in from her bath,
she told how fine the water was, and
told of the fun she had had. Then.
assuming her grown-up manner, she
remarked: ooh, but the undertaken
was strong this morning."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

To adorn ourselves seems to be a
part of our nature, and this desire
seems to be everywhere and in every
thing. l lave sometimes thought that
the desire for beauty covers the earth
with flowers, paints the wings Of
moths, tints the chamber of the shell
and gives the bird its p'umage and
its song. o, daughters and wives, Il
you would be loved. adorn yourselves;
If you would be adored. be beautiful
Robert G. Ingerson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

in a truly remarkable array of indus
tries. These factories alone represent
an investment of over $40,000,00O and
are employing $4,000 workmen.
1t is true that coffee is the staple,
but these factories are turning out cot
ton and wooden fabrics; they are ma
king rope, twines and papers. There
are breweries, marble quarries, metal
industries of various natures; iast es
tates that are devoted to the culture
Of rice, and square miles of territory
that produce enormous quantities of
fruits that are shipped in all direc-
tions. Sac Paulo has gone extensively
into grape culture, and is turning out
wines that are becoming vastly popu-
lar in several countries Agriculture
Of a general nature has engaged the
attention of the residents of the state
to greater degree in the last few
years, and as a consequence the rail
ways are extending in every direction
throughout the state. AS an indica-
ton of the volume of business trans
acter through the port of Santos 1t
last year reached grand total OF five
and a half million tons, which com
pares very favorably with the trade
of Rio de Janeiro or Buenos Ayres, the
two largest South American ports.
In great measure this progress is
due to the far-sighted and patriotic
efforts Of those statesmen who have
directed the destinies of the state, and
it has been recently stated by South
American historian that the history Of
the State of Sac Paulo was the history
of all Brazil
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

Washington.-Fully four and a half
out of every five pounds of coffee
drunk in the United States comes from
Brazil, and the proportion is growing
steadily higher, principally because
the Brazilian bean is of a superior
quality and favor. The generality
of coffee drinkers have a hazy idea
that Mocha" and Java" enter largely
into the morning beverage, but it is a
fact that all the Mocha and Java that
reach this country in year would not
supply St. Louis for six months
1t is generally known and under
stood that the greater proportion of
fine Brazilian coffee comes from the
state of Sac Paulo in that country, and
the statement that Sac Paulo, the
richest state in the Brazilian Union,
is 'one vast coffee estate has been
made so frequently that the general
impression has gone abroad that little
else but coffee is produced in the
state. 1t is true that Sac Paulo alone,
last year, produced 1,716,000, 900
pounds of coffee that had value of
s140,000,0OO, and that this vast ag-
gregate found its way outward
through the greatest coffee port in the
world, Santos; but it is also true that
Sac Paulo has a host of other indus
tries that are developing at a rate
that is astonishing. 1t is in Sac Paulo
that the great wheat growing conces-
sions have been granted; it is from
Sac Paulo that the enormous ship
ments to Europe of live cattle will be
made; it is Sac Paulo that now main
tainS three hundred factories engaged
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
Going away Coats.

An enterprising English dressmaker
fills in her spare time making going
away coats" for little dogs. This
would indicate that the American
belle, who carries in her arms the
small mite of dog is not the only
foolish woman in existence.
II is said that these little coats are
fashioned of velvet CT cloth to match
the brides travelling gown, but to the
practical they suggest only those very
wonderful blankets we made in our
l!ttlegirl days fer brothers wooden
horse.
Pockets, we are told, fer the hand.
kerchief and for four gutta-percha
shoes for doggie finish the coat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
A Protection AGAINST the Heat.

When you begin to think it's a per-
sonal matter between you and the sun
to see which is the hotter, buy your
self a glass or bottle of Coca-Cola.
1t is cooling-relieves fatigue and
quenches the thirst Wholesome as
the purest water and lots nicer to
drink. At soda fountains and car
donated in bottles-5c everywhere.
Send &c stamp for booklet The Truth
About Coca-Cola" and the Coca-Cola
Baseball Record Book for 1910. The
latter contains the famous poem
Casey At The Bal" records, schedules
for both leagues, and other valuable
baseball information compiled by au-
thorities. Address The Coca-Cola Co.,
Atlanta. Ga.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
Thomas Hoods oyersiobt.

Thomas Hood gave to literature the
undying Song Of the Shirt" but he
might have written an even sadder
song, that of the washtub. Easy Task
laundry soap was unknown in his day.
1t is only for the last quarter century
that it has been relieving women OF
backaches and bruised hands. 1t takes
the dirt out of or off of anythings-
actually does most of the work itself.
Your grocer has 1t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
Vanity of Life.

How small portion of our life it is
that we really enjoy. In youth we are
looking forward to things that are to
come. In old age we are looking back
ward to things that are gone past; in
manhood, although we appear indeed
to be more occupied in things that are
present, even that is too often alb
sorbed in vague determination to be
vastly happy on some future day when
we have time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
Strawberry Face lotion.

A good vegetable lotion to soften
and whiten the skin is made by hull
ing a quart of Strawberries, MASKING
them through a sieve. then adding two
tablespoonful of strong vinegar to
each quart of berries. Let it stand
until it draws plenty Of juice and
strain through a fine muslin. Bottle
tightly and weep in a cool place.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

ot1er women to avail themselves of
this valuable medicine" Mrs. E. II.
FREDERICK, Bloomdale, Ohio.
Backache is a symptom of female
weakness or arrangement If you
have backache don't neglect it. To
get permanent relief you must reach
the root of the trouble. Nothing we
know of will do this so safely and surely
as Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound. Cure the cause of these dis
tressing aches and pains and you will
become well and strong.
The great volume of unsolicited tes~
timony constantly pouring in proves
conclusively that Lydia E. Pinkham'S
Vegetable Compound, made from roots
and herbs, has restored health to thou
sands of women.
Ii you have the slightest doubt
that Lydia Il. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound will help you.
write to Mrs. Pinkham at Lynn,
Mass, for advice. Your letter
will be absolutely CONFIDENTIAL
and the advice free.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
NEAT IDEAS IN TUB DRESS
Costumes That Will Be Just the Thing
When the Really Warm
Weather Is With Us.

The first costume is in old blue
linen; three tucks are made at the
side Of both skirt and bodice, the
latter has one wide tuck standing out
over the shoulder. Buttons in sets of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

There IS a conscience of the head
as we'll as of the heart, and in old age
we feel as much remorse if we have
wasted our natural virtues.-Lord Lyt-
ton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
ACCORDING to Her Count.

Yes" said the young wife; Philip
and l have lived together a whole
year, and we've never had the slight
est quarrel"
What are you talking about, You
and Philip were married seven years
ago."
ITO be sure we were, but you forget
that he's a travelling salesman"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
FERN EMBROIDERY.
tons for the Vacation Season
Table Linen.

In nearly every summer home the
living room is used as diningroom.
the meals being served on the center
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

to ourselves and do what We think is
right?-Black
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

and right side, and
was tired all the
time and nervous.
| could not sleep,
and every month I
could hardly stand
the pain. Lydia E
Pinkham's Vegeta-
Bile Compound re-
stored me to health
again and made me
feel like a new wo-
man. 1 hope this
letter will induce
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07
YOUR
B|',AICKACHE
49, -
WILLYIELD
To Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound

Bloomdale, Ohio.-"I suffered from
Terrible headaches, pains in my back
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1910-07-07

Forchildren teething sOftens the gums reduces in
hammatlon .allays pain cures wind cole 25e a bottle
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07
Still Going Up

Interest in Mayfower island has in DO way abated. The citizens of the Big Island are all the time planning and schemiug for the improvement of the Little Island. One of the most recent of our citizens to show his interest is Jim Mitchell, who has volunteered to build three rustic benches at suitable places. Jim is handy with an axe and we feel sure that the benches he will build will be not only ornamental but useful; where the old may sit and rest their tired legs, and the younger ones may hold hands and etc., etc.
 Last Monday Fred Galwas and Mayor O'Connor cut down one of the the old dead trees which disfigure the island and might be extremely danger ous, half rotten as they are. Now comes Ole Johanson and offers to cut down the rest of them. Ole says that when he goes out to the tim Der he will secure fine flag pole which he will also donate. And so it goes.
 No, the interest in Mayfower island is not dying out.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07
Poor Thompson

Henry James, the noted novelist, does not agree with Col. Roosevelt on the question of large families. Small families, such as prevail in France, ln- dicate, to Mir. James, mind, intelligence and progress, while large families indi- cate the reverse.
 'Large families are so embarrassing, too," said Mr. James, on his last Amer ican visit. "I once knew man named Thompson, who had fourteen children. Thompson agreed, one spring holiday, to ake his children to the seashore for the week end.
 "They set off, reached the station, got their tickets and were about to board the train when Thompson was roughly collared by policeman.
 "'Here, wot "a you bin a-doin' ofT the policeman growled fiercely.
 "EMeH Nothing. Why? stammered poor Thompson.
 "The policeman waved his truncheon toward the Thompson family.
 "'Then wot the blazes,' he hissed, is this here crowd a-follerin' ye ferH"
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

According to the Juneau Dispatch, United Statas District Attorney Rust gard has suggested to Judge Lyons that 8 better way to determine the will of the people on the saloon question would be by holding an election for that purpose. If such an election were held and the ballots were simply regis tered as for or against the granting of licenses in the locality it would sim plify matters greatly. However, if each applicant for a license should stand as a candidate, independent of the others, there would be an exciting and interesting contest. The Dispatch states that the Judge has taken the matter under consideration.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07
The Verdict

The Fairbanks Times, in an editorial on the result of the delegate election, says: "We shall accept the verdict with good grace. The delegate is no longer candidate, subject to political attack, but the delegate of the people, whom it is our business to assist in every wayathat we can. Delegate Wick ersham may feel assured that he will receive as delegate the same unqualified and ungrudging support from the Times as he received up to the time he announced himself candidate for re- election.n
 The Times is right; nothing can be gained by continuing campaign meth ods after the election is over. The people of Alaska have chosen Mir. Wickershsm to represent them and the good work that he may do should not be hindered by the attack from sore heads at home. Neither should con- gress pay any attention to others who feel called to represent the territory on their own account.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07
Resolutions of Respect

Whereas, we again have been re- minded that all who are born must die; and
 Whereas, another link has been re- moved from the golden chain of Odd Fellowship by the death of Brother John Olds; out of the pain and strife of this world into joy and peace ever lasting into which our Supreme Grand Master has in His infinite wisdom called our dear brother, and although we blindly ask why, nevertheless we must bear the loss. We cannot but realize that He knoweth best and doeth all things well, while we and his loved ones grope in the darkness of the shadows cast across our sky by the death of our beloved brother and friend. We cannot but welcome the thought that unto him has come the perfect vision and that all things have been made clear and that he dwelleth in the City of Everlasting Life; there fore be it
 Resolved, that we, the members of Alaska Lodge No. l, 1. o. o, F., extend to his sorrowing family our deepest sympathy; and be it further
 Resolved, that copy of these resolu. tions be spread upon the minutes of this meeting and copy sent to the Douglas Island News for publication, and a copy be forwarded to the be- reaved family as token of our respect and the esteem in which our late brother was held by the mem bers of this order.
 That our charter be draped for a period of thirty days.
 PETER JOHNSON, P. G.
 HUGH MCRAE, P. G.
 WM. STUBBNs, P. G.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

There has come a reaction in the minds of Alaskaus, aud those familiar with the nature of Alaska's resources, in regard to the resources of this Northland. Gradually it has dawned upon minds that were befogged by a sort of superstition that nothing is to be gained by withholding either our Sorests or our minerals from use. The bugaboo of fear of corporations has had its day. Now there is a general clamor for progress. There is a great future for Alaska in its coal and it's timber, but there are still greater things to be accomplished by the use of these re- sources; and the present generation feels that it is entitled to share inthe prosperity that will follow. Even in Southeastern Alaska the people are anxiopsly awaiting the day when our bins will be filled with Boring or Mata- aaska coal.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07
Concerning "Chivarees"

Any good-natured man would be willing to stand treat for few of his friends on the occasion of his marriage in response to serenade, but that a promiscuous crowd should descend on man and his bride with the din of the inferno and demand amounts ranging from S2O to $50 is nothing less than a holdup. It passes the limit of joke when a couple have to line the pockets of socalled friends with money in tended to buy necessary household furniture. Any man who wishes home in Douglas is obliged to thiuk twice be- fore he subjects the lady of his choice, perhaps an absolute stranger to the country, to the persecution of "chiv. aree., It is a strange thing to levy toll on every couple who have the courage to marry iu Alaska, where good homes are mems salvation. The "chivaree" is pure extortion, whether made by friends who under other circumstances would be ashamed to ask for such a dole, or by strangers and small boys who have DO shadow of claim whatso- ever. It is time that public opinion made this a custom more honored in the breach than in the observance.
 AN OBSERVER.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

The body of John Olds, who died las week at Olympia, Wash, was brought to Juneau on the City of Seattle. Flu neral services were held yesterday afternoon. The intermsnt was at Ever green cemetery.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

MAKING DOUGLAS BEAUTIFUL. In the spring campaign of cleanliness, you will need ready mixed house paints, floor paint, Jap-a.lac, lead and oil, brushes of all kinds, or it may be a can of Black Diamond Roof and Boat paint. Jensen, the Second street hardware man, can supply them all.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

Townsman John Feusi left Sunday on the Humboldt for the Sound, on business and pleasure bent. After a short stay in Seattle and Tacoma he may continue his journey to California to visit a sister there. V. c. SpauIding is helping out at the store during the absence of MT. Feusi.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

Abe Martin tells of man who crank. sd up his new s3,oOO automobile and started for the poorhouse to see his dy- ing mother, but arrived just ten min ates too late. It beats all how master of language can condense a tragedy into one sentence.-Ex.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

Do you suffer from any disorders of the kidneys, bladder or liver? If you do, try Nyals Stone Root Compound and you will obtain sure relief-5Oc and Sl at Smiths Front Street Drug Store.
Douglas Island news., 1910-09-07

An exchange suggests that the an. swer to the question, "Where do you trade" is good test of a mans status in community. The matter is worth thinking about at any rate.