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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
ST, kiIdan Parliament

One feature of ST. Kildan life would
have appealed strongly to Doctor John.
son if he had carried out his intention
of spending a winter on the island.
The men of st. Kilda,' writes John
Sands, are in the habit of congregat.
ing in front of one of the houses al.
most every morning for the discussion
of business. called this assembly the
parliament, and, with a laugh. they
adopted the name. When the subject
is exciting they talk with loud voices
and all at one time. but when the CUES
ton is once settled they work togeth.
er in perfect harmony, Shall we go to
catch solan-geese, or ling, or mend
the boat today? Such are some exam
pies of the questions that occupy the
house Sometimes disputes are settled
by drawing lots"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
STRIKE WON IN 20 MINUTES
Union Is Formed and Disbanded With
in Short Time After Cause
Is Won.

A story comes from Sydney OF a
union that YVES formed, strike declared
and won, the union dissolved, all in
side of 20 minutes
The stlike was of theater,goers in
Mt. Gambler, in South Australia, and
was against the management of a
transforming troupe
The management asked two shilllngs
FOR admission to the show, but the
prospective audience refused to pay
more than one shilling, and after
hasty consultation outside the theater
formed theater-goers' Union.
Pickets were stationed and within
few minutes 27S persons-practically
all who we're there-had agreed not to
pay the two shillings.
The manager appeared at the door
way and refused to make the required
reduction.
81 II give you till count 20" said
the president of the union, "and after
Mat our price will be siXpence instead
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
SMALL BOY PLAINLY DRESSED
Perfection of Cut end Workmanship
Demanded, Though Materials Must
Be lnconspicuous.

The clothes of the well-dressed
small boy grow palmer and palmer:
though more attention is bestowed
than ever before on their perfection
of cut and workmanship. Linen. per
Gales and ealateas are the best choice
for play trocks or sailor suits. and for
the formal costume. white serge or
mohair or heavy white ottoman silk
may be used. \ little boy of six, who
has big brown ewes and dark hair
bobbed off in the familiar Buster
Brown style has had made for sum-
mer wear six silken suits, all in the
picturesque sailor style. with very full
blouses over very short knickers.
Two Of the suits are of white tub silk
and with these go flowing sailor ties
Of black silk. One suit is of a blue
and white tub silk and is accompa-
MED by dark blue tie, another suit
Of tan and cream silk has a tie of
warm amber silk. A gala suit is Of
red and white tub silk, with a red
necktie and white collar embroidered
with red anchors. The suit de luxe.
however. is one Of white faille silk.
embroidered on collar and sleeve with
white cheyrons and having a tie of
pale blue surah
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
QUICK WIT PREVENTS PANIC
Natural Aptitude to Grasp Situation
Turned TO Good Account
on Stage.

Natural, aptitude to grasp a situa-
ton has been turned to account more
than once on the stage and, in one
case, if the veracity of a favorite
comedian goes for anything it saved
a panic and possible loss of life.
I'VE were playing one-night stands"
said he. lin Kansas during the ter
rible period of cyclones, and found
ourselves in large dilapidated build
ing. called, by courtesy, a theater.
The low comedian was on the
stage in the part of drunken hus-
band receiving a vigorous lecture
from his wife. Madam he had just
observed, if you keep on you'll talk
the roof off, when there was a roar
heard, followed by a tremendous
crash, the building swaying like a
tree in storm. Everybody Jumped
to their feet. for they saw the roof
had been carried away. They were
about to turn and make one dash for
the exits, when the comedian, COM
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CHAPTER XII-continued

"Oh," Grace exclaimed, disagreeably
surprised. q did not know that you
play cards, Professor Ashton. Do you
also attend the dances? Surely you
haven't been dancing and playing
cards very long?'
Not for great while" responded
Abbott. with the obstinacy of a good
conscience wrongfully accused
Only since Fran came, l am sure, "
she said, feeling him escaping. She
looked at him with something like
scorn, inspired by righteous indigna-
ton that such as he could be influ-
enced by Fran. That look wrought
havoc with the halo he had so long
blinked at as it swung above her head.
Does that mean" he inquired, with
STEADY look, that you imagine Fran
has BED me into bad habits?"
Al trust the habits are not fixed"
rather contemptuously. Il hardly
think you mean to desert the church,
and lose your position at school, for
the sake of-of that Fran"
81 hardly think so, either" returned
Abbott. And now I'd better go to my
school work"
Fran is imprudent," said Mrs. Greg
DRY, in distress, but her heart is pure
gold. don't know what all this means.
but when have had talk with her"
Don't go, Professor Ashton" inter
posed Grace, as he started up, until
you advise me. Shall I tell Mr.. Greg
Dry? Or shall conceal it on the as
surances that it will never happen
again."
Abbott seated himself with sudden
persuasiYeness. Conceal it, Miss
Grace, conceal it," he urged.
IF you will frankly explain what
happened-here before Mrs. Gregory.
so she can have the real truth. we will
never betray the secret. But if you
cannot tell everything | shall feel it
my duty don't know how Mrs. Greg
DRY feels about it-but must tell Mr..
Gregory"
Il would rather wait" said Mrs.
Gregory, and talk to Fran. She will
,piClIl0C INT any tiliuS. 1 trust you a D
bolt; l know you would never lead my
little girl into wrong doing. Leave it
all to me. l will have good talk with
Fran"
And said Abbott eagerly, IF we
both solemnly promise"
Grace bit her lip. His we" con
demned him.
81 don't ask you TO hide the affair on
my account" he said, holding up his
head. q don't want Fran put in an
unjust light. She isn't to be judged
like other people"
oh" murmured Grace, then you
think there is more than one standard
of right? l don't There's one God
and one right MOI cannot consent;
what might satisfy Mrs. Gregory might
not seem best to me. No, professor.
if you feel that you cannot explain
what l saw, last night, | shall feel
obliged to tell Mr. Gregory as soon as
the choir practice ends"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
MAY SELECT MOST SUITABLE
Styles in Summer Millinery Afford a
Wide Choice to Suit Individual
Taste and Appearance.

The medium-sized hat of hemp. leg
horn or milan is the most popular
head covering at the present time.
The lingerie hats are lovely. and the
poke shapes are particularly stylish
and chic. The most popular colors
for these hats are citron and fraise
Cstrawberry). in the way of novelty
colors. while shades bordering on
sand, gold and champagne are also
seen. The H.tle hats covered with
English crepe are particularly charm
ing, especially when trimmed with
wheat, roses ard ribbon trimmings.
The dressy leghorn models, trimmed
with shadow lace or chiffon, are beau
tiful. The foremost trimming seems
to be the rose, the huge pink ones
seeming to be most prominent.
\ fiat cluster of roses, posed on the
front Of the crown at the top and a
single tall rose were noted on two OF
the most recent importations from IA
nous Paris makers.
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81 am your friend. too. Fran.

81 am your friend, too, Fran"
My friend, too" she echoed bit
/ terly. oh, thanks-also!"
Abbott came through the gate, and
tried to read her face. Does the fact
that | am her friend condemn me?"
No - just classifes you. You
couldn't be her friend if you were not
mirror in which she sees herself;
her conscience is so sure, that she
hasn't use for anything but a faithful
reflector of her Opinions"
Her friends are mere puppets, it
appears Abbott said, smiling. But
that's rather TO her credit, isn't it?
Would you mind to explain your imagi-
nation of her character"
His testing tone made her impa-
tient. Il don't think her character
has ever had a chance to develop;
she's too fixed on thinking herself
what she isn't. Her opinion of what
she ought to be is so sure, that she
has never discovered what she really
is. And you cant possibly hold a Sc
cret from her, if you're her friend; she
takes it from you as one snatChes a
toy from a little child"
Abbott was still amused. HAS she
emptied me of all she wants."
Yes You have given her strong
weapons against me- and you may be
sure she'll use them to her advantage"
Fran, step back into the light-let
me see your face: are you in earnest?
Your eyes are smoldering Fran,
those eyes! What weapons have
given herr"
Fran set her back against the fence,
and looked at him darkly The secret
of my age. and the secret of my past "
Il told her neither
AS soon as you and Mrs. Gregory
wheeled away Mrs. Jefferson said
Fran, 81 went right down from the
choir loft. and straight over 10 her
looked her in the eye, and asked
what you had been telling about me
Why, you told her everything, even
that | was trying to fird out whether
you and | would ever-would ever get
married. | might as well say it, it
came pat enough from her-and you
told! Nobody else knew. And you
dropped your King of Hearts over the
fence-you told her that, And when
we were standing there at the gate,
you even tried-but no, I'll leave you
and Miss Grace to discuss such sub
jects. Here we are at the same gate,
but I guess there's not much danger
now."
Fran cried Abbott, with burning
cheeks. Il didn't tell her. upon my
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) Didn't Fran refuse to tell?" Abbott
temporized
Yes, was the skilful response; but
her reticence must have been to save
you, for the girl never seems ashamed
OF anything she does. l imagine she
hated to get you into trouble"
Miss Grace, you have heard Mrs.
Gregory say that she trusts me-and
she is Fran's guardian. l ask you to
do the same"
Il must consider my conscience"
That answer closed all argument
you had better tell her" said Mrs.
Gregory, for she is determined to
know"
Il was taking a walk to rest my
mind" Abbott said slowly, proceeding
as if he would have liked to fight his
ground inch by inch, and it was rath-
er late. | was strolling about Little
burg. At last | found myself at the
new bridge that leads to the camp
meeting grounds, when ahead of me,
there was-l saw Fran. | was much
q can understand that" said Grace
quietly, for l should have been sur
prised myself
Mrs. Gregory turned upon Grace.
Let him go on" she said with a fash
that petrified the secretary.
When came up to the bridge, she
was sitting there, with some cards
all alone. She had some superstition
about trying fortunes on a new bridge
at midnight, and that explains the late
ness of the hour. So l persuaded her
to come home, and that is all "
Mrs. Gregory breathed with relief
What an odd little darling" she muir
INJURED, smiling
What kind of fortune was she tell
ing?" Grace asked
Whatever kind the new bridge
would give her"
oh, then the cards stood for PEG
pie, didn't they! And the card you
dropped in the yard was your card, of
course"
"Of course"
And did Fran have a card to repre-
sent herself, perhaps?"
Il have told you the story" said Alb
bolt, rising
That means she did. Then she
wanted to know if you and she would
Mrs. Gregory, | have always
felt that Fran has deceived us about
her age! She is older than she pre-
tends to be-"
Il believe this concludes our bar
gain" said Abbott, rising.
Mrs. Gregory was calm Miss Grace,
Fran told me long ago that she is
eighteen years old; she came as a lit
tie girl because she thought we would
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Fran arrives at Hamilton. Gregory's
nome IN Littleburg, but finds him absent
conducting the choir at a camp meeting.
She repairs thither in search of him.
laughs during the service and is asked to
leaVe Abbott Ashton, superintendent of
SCHOOLS, escorts Fran from the tent He
IelIs her Gregory is wealthy man,
deeply interested in charity work, and
pillar of the church. Ashton becomes
greatly interested in Fran and while tax
ing leave of her, holds her hand and is
seen by Sapphlra Clinton, sister of Rob
ert Clinton, chairman Of the school board.
Fran tells Gregory she wants a home
with him. Grace Noir, Gregory's private
secretary, takes a violent dislike to Fran
and advises her TO go away at once
iran hints at twenty yearrold secret,
ana Gregory in agitation asks Grace to
leave the room. Fran relates the story
OF now Gregory married a young girl at
Springfield while attending college and
then deserted her. Fran is the child of
that marriage; Gregory had married his
present wife three years before the death
Of Fran's mother. Fran takes a liking to
Mrs. Gregory. Gregory explains that
Fran is the daughter of very dear friend
who is dead. Fran agrees to the story.
Mrs. Gregory insists on her making her
home with them and takes her to her
arms. 1t is decided that Fran must 20 to
schooL Grace shows persistent interest
IN Gregory's story of his dead friend and
hints that Fran may be an imposter.
tran declares that the secretary must go.
Grace begins naggtng tactics in an effort
10 drive Fran from the Gregory home but
Mrs. Gregory remains stanch in her
friendship. Fran is ordered before Super
lntendent Ashton to be punished for in
subordination in school Chairman Gin
ton is present. The affair ends in Fran
leaving the school in company of the two
men to the amazement of the scandal
mongers of the town. Abbott, while tax
ing walk alone at midnight. finds Fran
on a bridge telling her fortune by cards.
She tells Abbott that she is the famous
lion tanner, Fran Nonpareil She tired of
circus life and sought a home Grace tells
of seeing Fran come home after midnight
with a man. She guesses part Of the
story and surprises the rest from Abbott.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
Lorna Doone's" Popularity.

Richard Blackmore's romance, "Lor-
ma DOone," was by no means a sue
cess on its first publication. The pub,
lie gave it but grudging approval, and,
like many another good novel, it
might have lowered on the verge Of
oblivion but for the opportune mar
riage Of the Marquis of Lorne Then,
of the books title, Lorna catch the
eye of the public, who, imagining that
it must have reference to the queen S
new son-in-law rushed to get a copy,
which, if it made no reference to the
Argyle family, afforded in its charm
ing Devonshire story ample compensa-
ton to its purchasers.
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CHAPTER XIII.
Alliance With Abbott.

For the most part that was a silent
walk to Hamilton Gregory's. Abbott
Ashton pushed the wheel-chair, and it
was only Mrs. Jefferson, ignorant OF
what had taken place, who commented
on the bright moon, and the relief of
! rose-scented breezes after the musty
auditorium Of Walnut Street church.
They were bent and determined on
Fran going to choir practice" the old
lady told Abbott, so Lucy and went
along to encourage her, for they say
she has a fine voice, and they want all
the good singing they can have at
Uncle lobe Fuller's funeral. | despise
big doings at funerals, but | expect to
go, and as | can't hear the solos, nor
| the preacher working up feelings, all
I'll have to do will be to sit and look
at the coffin"
Mother" said Mrs. Gregory, you
are not cheerful tonight"
NO" the other responded, 81 think
it's from sitting so long by the Whted
Sepulcher."
Mrs. Gregory spoke into the trum-
pet. with real distress Mother, moth
er! Abbott won't understand you; he
doesn't know you are using a figure
of speech"
Yes" said the old lady, number
thirteen, if there's anything unucky
in figures"
Abbott effected diversion. Mrs
Gregory, I'm glad Miss Noir agreed to
say nothing about her discoveries, for
the only harm in them is what people
might imagine. | was pretty uneasy
at first, OF course | knew that if she
felt she ought to tell it. she would. |
never knew anybody so conscientious"
There was pause, then Mrs Greg
DRY responded, She will not tell"
Abbott had seen them safely into
the house, and had reached the gate
on his departure, when Fran came run
ming up. In pleased surprise he
opened the gate for her but she
stopped in the outside shadow, and he
paused within the yard.
"Fran!" he exclaimed with pleasure.
is the practice ended?"
She made no response.
Fran, what's the matter?"
silence.
Abbott was both perpleXed and hurt.
Remember what we said on the new
bridge" he urged; we're friends
while we're together and after we
part!'"
Somebody ought TO burn that new
bridge" said Fran, in a mufTled tone:
its no good making wishes come
true"
why do you say that? J Aren't we
the best of friends"
Fran collected herself, and spoke
with cool Aistinctness: Il have a pref
ty hard fight, Mr. Ashton. and it's nee
essary to know who's on my side. and
who isn't. | may not come out ahead;
but I'm not going to lose out from tax
ing foe Tor a friend"
Which you will kindly eXplain?"
You are Grace Noir's friend-that
explains it,"
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Reservinu a Sc at.

why don't you let the people in?'
to solve the Palladium queue tangle
This would be putting the theatrical
clock back In the seventeenth cen
fury doors were opened long before
the curtain rose. Pepys' for instance,
patronizes the pit: ITO the playhouse
at a little past ~ to get a good place
in the nit and then, getting a
poor man TO keep my place, out and
spent an hour at Martins, my book
sellers, and so, back again. when
had my place. London Chronicle.
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take her in more readily, if We be-
lieved her a mere child"
Does Mr.. Gregory know that"
q haven't told him; | don't know
whether Fran has or not"
You haven't told him" Grace was
speeches.. You knew it, and haven't
told him? What ought | to do?"
You ought to keep your promise, ="
Abbott retorted hotly.
Sitting on that bridge at midgnight,
alone, telling peoples fortunes by
cards. Professor Ashton
Mrs. Gregory" Grace exclaimed, with
one of those flashes of inspiration pc
culiar to her sex, that Fran is a show
girl"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
N eW Sa she s.

NeS girdles and sashes appear as
by megic every few days. and some of
then. are fearful and wonderful in
deco. Others will be unobjectionable
if they are discreetIy reserved for
wear with white and cream summer
frocks. OF these are the new pongee
sashes in Cubist designs and colors.
They come from ten to is inches
wide and look more like crepe than
pontee. The ends are gathered into
tassels made of the colors shown in
the printed pattern.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24

The popularity Of the embroidered
linen hat is well deserved, and flow
cred model is especially attractive.
The design on the crown is a wreath
OF forget-me-nots done with the solid
stitch, the center of which is punched
work.
About the brim at intervals are en-
broidered motifs of forget-me-nots
and punched work combined. The ex-
IRENE edge of the brim is scalloped
and buttonhOle stitched Beneath this
is sewn a frill of lace. A wreath OF
tiny flowers encircles the crown and
rosette and streamer of pale blue
ribbon adorn each side.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24

honor | didn't. I had to admit drop
ping the card, to keep her from think
ing you out here at midnight with a
stranger. She saw US in the shadow.
and guessed-that other. l didn't tell
her anything about your age. | didn't
mention the carnival company"
Fran's concentrated tones grew mild
er: But Mrs Gregory has known
about the show all this time. She
would die lefore she'd tell on me"
Il never told, Fran. I'm not going
to say that again; but you shall be-
lieve me-"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24

aromatic and as a flavoring for cakes
and pies. A distinction of crocus
blossoms, also, was held to be good
for strengthening the lungs and heart
and as preventive of plague. Evil
dence of the flowers commercial
value survives in the name of the
chief center of its cultivation. SAT
from Walden, but saffron nowadays is
appreciated only by the sparrows
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
Rose and Yellow.

Rose and yellow shades. from the
palest pink and lemon to the damask
red and coppery yellows. lead the way
among colors in the newest silks and
satins, corded crepes de sole and 9th
er fashionable fabrics, while among
the materials suitable for garden par
ty and afternoon frocks are the many
@arieties Of chine and Pnmpadour
zone silks and floral patterned de-
.aines.
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ing down to the footlights. looked up
into the air, and, quick as a flash.
turned to the lady. and said: There,
what did tell you?
The audience howled with laugh
ter, and the quick-witted comedian
was undoubtedly the means of pre-.
venting a serious calamity"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24
Filst Net Waists.

Plain tilet net in deep cream tint
is used with good effect for simple
waists Such waists are lined chiffon
or unlined and are frequently trimmed
with the net itself. Low de medici col
lars of satin finish the necks and the
cuffs are of satin with friHs of the
net.
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Queer Uses for the crocus

The crocus is nowadays held to
justify its existence by its beauty.
but in bygone centuries it was cult
waited with an eye to profits saffron
being in high demard both as an
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24

There is something particularly
dashins about hat trimmings at the
back, and this year such trimmings
are as dashing as fashion can make
them, |his gay little tricorne of black
milan yves its smartness to the huge
cross aigrette poised at the back, and
the neck ruche of plated malines in
creasRs the modish effect.
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of one shilling" He counted slowly
to nine, when the manager capitulated.
The strike was declared az an end,
the union dissolved and the strikers
trooped into the hall.-New York Trib
une
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Separate Wa.ets

The newest separate waists are de-
signed with yokes. The lower parts
Of these waists are generously full
back and front
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1913-07-24

The draped fchu effects in net. or
lace, chiffon or mousseline de sole are
seen on nearly all of the new dresses.
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CTO BE CONTINUEDl
Bonners Ferry herald. [volume] (Bonners Ferry, Idaho) 1904-current, 1913-12-05

John NJ. Herman. an old soldier and
pioneer of Moscow, died recently at
the soldiers home In Boise from a
stroke OF paralysis.