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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Rare EnpIlsh Coin,

A unique gold coin has just been
purchased for the nation by the trus-
tees of the British museum, with the
assistance Of privfte subscribers. 1t
is the only known example of the gold
coinage Of the Anglo-Saxon King Offa
CA. d. 757-796). the most celebrated
Of all the Mercian princes, the friend
of Charlebagne, and the recipient of
many present from that emperor. 1t
is the earliest gold coin that can be
definitely ascribed to any English
king. Although struck by a Christian
king, it bears Mahommedan inscrip-
ton in Arabic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
IN MISERY WITH ECZEMA

Franklinton, La.-"About four years
ago my face broke out in little red
pimples. At first the eczema did not
bother, but finally the pimples began
itching and burning and then there
came little raised places. l suffered
untold misery. l scratched them I'M
til they bled and l could not sleep at
night. was ashamed of my face
and could not bear to touch it.
Il tried different remedies without
result until tried Cuticura Soap and
Ointment and in six weeks they COM
pletely cured 1uy face. That was
nine months ago, and no sign has ap-
peared since" (Signed) Mrs Leola
Stennett, Dec. IA, 1912.
Cuticura Soap and Ointment sold
throughout the world. Sample OF each
free, with 32-p. Skin Book. Address post
card "Cuticura. Dept. L, Boston ADV.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
May Have Meant the Clown.

State senators are placed in a new
classification by an Italian who was
desirious of becoming a citizen of the
United States. He was being exam
ined for admission before Justice
Crane in the Queens county supreme
court, at Long Island City. Justice
Crane came to the question:
What is a state senator?"
81 don't know" was the reply
Did you ever see one?" asked JUS
tice Crane.
"Oh, yes. I see Them" said the ap.
plicant.
''Where?" asked Justice Crane.
After considerable thought the man
replied: They keep them in circuses,
l see them there"
He was advised to devote further
time to study.-New York Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Public Onjnion.

Public opinion is what we think
other people are thinking; or it is
what we think other people think we
think. When we think we are think
ing like other people, then we think
they are thinking as we think. That
is what we think is public opinion.
When we meet someone who does
not think as we think, then we think
that is not public opinion. When we
meet, or hear of, a number who do
not think as we think, then we think
that what they are thinking is some
thing contrary to what public opinion
ought to be, and, indeed, will be, as
soon as they all begin to think as we
think they ought to think.
PUBLIC opinion is of two kinds
what II not, and what we think 1t
is. Or lie other hand, what we think
& FL az opinion may not be what we
think 1t is.
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dimpled, curly-headed, silly, was too
obviously trying to attract her en-
ployer's attention. Nancy reflected
that 1t was none OF her business, but
no woman likes a sister woman to
make fool OF herself-and no wo-
man can be a mans private secretary
for six years without having an inter
est in his welfare. John Steele de-
served a better mate than that-ani
yet Nancy knew that strong men,
past their first youth, were prone to
make Just such a mistake.
She shook herself free OF the
thought and returned to herself. The
plain fact was that her business gave
her little time to cultivate her old
friends, mostly married now and en-
gagged in their own affairs. Her broth
er was wrapped up in his business and
family. She, Nancy, was too much
alone, growing too retrospective. She
was losing her individuality and indie
pendence, and needed to take more
care Of herself, mentally and physic-
ally.
Still in her black office dress, with
its white collar and cuffs, she stretch
ed out a little in the big chair by the
fireplace where the fire was low, and
not wanting the lights. sat thinking
She put up her hands in fashion Of
her childhood and rumpled her heavy
brown hair, usually so trim; her
CT VII
tears. which she promptly suppressed
Self-pity, she thought, was the last
straw of humiliation! Why should
she be sorry for herself? If the office
irked her, why not take a rest? Her
grandmother had, with the year past,
left her a little money She would
resign. Why had she not thought Of
It before? F1ossie could take her
place, and she would travel and find
broader interests.
Then it came upon her how much
John Steele had been in her mind
and she fought 1t out with herself on
the spot. She would not, simply be-
cause she was lonely, let herself fall
In love with the only attractive man
near her own age whom she saw much
of-and her employer, at that. That
was too banal! What would he say
when-she resigned? Would he care?
He was not 80 foolish! No; he had
showed her every courtesy in the Of
dce-the same courtesy he showed to
all women, but never the little light
attentions he showed even to Flossie,
to whom, that very morning, he had
on entering, tossed a smile and a rose
as one would ball to a kitten.
The girl was so soft and pretty
he could not be blamed. But she,
Nancy, would straightway resign be-
fore she made fool Of herself. It
was high time.
1t had grown dark in the room, and
she was still lost in planning for the
coming year when the doorbell reused
her. Flushed and startled, not stop
ping even to smooth her hair, she
went into the hall, where the ligkt
burned low. She opened the door
She did not realize that 1t was John
Steele till he asked, with an attempt
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

go ABROAD this spring, and intend &c
do it-let Flossie have my place!'"
She held up her head and smiled at
him. Why couldn't the man say some
thing instead of staring at her?
You anticipate me-" he replied
gravely. 81 came to discharge you
don't think I can-keep you in the
Office any longer. In fact, Nancy" he
stammered like a boy, Il can't bear
the sight of you in that office a mo
ment longer! Oh, can't you see what
a sentimental fool you have made OF
me? What are you going to do with
me? See what I did today-wait .
moment"
He went into the hall while she
stood half dazed. What was he trying
to say, and bungling it, too, this clear.
headed man OF business? Was he
testing? He returned with a purple
box, which he handed her.
"See-violets! The thought OF you
made me buy them and wonder all
day II I dared bring them to you'll
And here!" He drew something from
his pocket Here is a lace paper
heart surrounded with doves and
roses! Would you mind taking that,
too, as part of my general sillinessI
What do you think Of me-"
She was very pale now, but waited
in silence.
I've done even a madden thing
brought you my heart; all have, all
l am and ever shall be! Could you
manage to work with me instead Of
for me? Couldn't you love me a lit.
tle?-no, mean with all your heart
for you're no halfway woman. Nancy!
VIII you?"
She nodded, hoping she was not 60
ing to be foolish enough to cry be-
cause she was so happy.
q think could" she murmured
81 think I should like that-even bet
ter than-my-present POSITION"
He caught her hands in his and
looked at her with delight The VIC
let's fell UNDECIDED 10 the floor and the
lace-paper heart fluttered and fell just
out Of reach of the fire ready to lics
out lean tongue for IT,
Then John Steele suddenly clasped
her close in his arms as If he never
would let her go. They stood long
| time before the fire, then they sal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
| at lightness, If he might see Miss

at hghtness, IL he might see Miss
Stanton, Miss Nancy Stanton.
"She welcomes you," she answered,
lightly enough. deciding he had called
to talk business-he often asked her
advice, and she knew he had some i'm
portant matters under consideration.
She babe him enter, and he followed
her into the sitting room, where she
turned on the lights, half binding her
self by the sudden glow. She pointed
to the big chair where she had bsen
sitting, and then began to resuscitate
the fire; but In bis mastering way he
put her aside and went at 1t himself.
Then he turned and faced her, noting
her flush, her lovely disordered hair,
her bright, steady eyes. But she re-
turned his gaze. making herself rise
to the situation. as he questioned her.
What were you doing in the dark?
Where is your family"
TITS St Valentines day, and they're
out tunketing AS to what was 90
ing, Mr.. Steele, II you must know. 7
was resigning my secretaryship with
you. Just as you rang was wording
it-wondering whether to be business
like and polite, or to say simply, Tn
tired Of working for you. I want to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
What! Against Wells in eirIinoton?

The vicar of Girlington, Bradford.
Rev. George Pedley, deals in his parish
magazine with the wearing by women
Of motor wells and shawls In church.
MANY years ago." he writes, we
forbade the use Of shawls in church.
Much was said at the time, but the
rule is observed. Too often shawl
is a convenient cover for an untidy
head and dirty appearance. There is,
however, a respectable makeshift
springing up in the form Of motor
veil.
There are all the signs of respecta-
bility otherwise, and therefore assur-
ance that the person possesses hat or
bonnet.
Twice lately this 'get-up' has been
seen at the service Of holy baptism.
We object to 1t d. because 1t shows
a sad want Of reverence. london
Globe.
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down to talk about it-so many things
had to be talked over.
Something was IN the air today"
he finished presently, that gave me
courage. And on the street this morn.
ing fool girl I know tossed me
rose. When entered the Office met
Flossie's uncomfortable, dimpled shipper,
and | threw the rose at her. Then
looked at you and seemed to see
something new In your face-I believe
it was the first time in the months
since l have known that loved you
that l saw sign of personal regard
for me, a something that gave me
leave to speak my heart outi don't
know what the look meant, but It
brought you nearer-it somehow
made you human-it-"
Nancy finished for him.
1T was Fhuman'-very human and
like a womanl 1t was plain, vulgar
jealousy l could have crushed Flos-
sic, curls, dimples, smile and all, for
that rose! How hateful my face must
have beenl" Then they both laughed
and forgot all about Flossie.
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
There's MANY a WAY.

G. Roy Hill, secretary of the Auto,
mobile club Of Minneapolis, has in.
vented this:
A motorist was telling Of a trip
through the Red River valley. The
party, he said, came to a stream, but
the bridge had been washed away dur
ing a cloudburst.
After we got on the other side we
found ourselves on the finest kind of a
road" he pursued.
Yes" he was asked, but how did
you get your car across that stream ?"
"Oh, We just sat down and thought
it over"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Her Only Justification.

Senator Roots capture of the $l0,-
600 Nobel peace prize recalls the
Rooseveltian dictum that Root is the
ablest man in America.
1T recalls also many stories of Mr..
Roots brilliance at the bar. One Of
these stories is about a woman who
sued a railroad company for 5000
for the loss of her thumb, which had
been destroyed in a rear-end collision.
Mr.. Root-a young man then
opened the defense with the words:
twenty-five thousand dollars for
the loss of a thumb. Well, gentlemen
of the jury, the only justification !
can see for so exorbitant a claim Is
that it was the thumb the lady kept
her husband under"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Amusing Trait.

Lispenard Steward, at dinner at
White Lodge, his Newport residence
praised the self-made men of America
Quiet, reserved, digniied," he said
"our self-made men are not like those
Of England.
There's one amusing thing about
our self-made men, an Englishman
once said to me.
land what is that?' said l.
"'You get he answered, a manu-
facturer's guarantee with every one
of them"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Private of the Line.

Private Judkins was the newest of
recruits on the Texas border. The
corporal sent him back to the quar-
termaster for a rope. Private Sniff
kins eyed him on his errand, and in
quired what sort of rope he wanted.
II don't know" answered Judkins.
We'll, I'll tell you," Smiffkins volun-
teered, and he did. Judkins went on
and tackled the quartermaster.
Corporal sent me for 40 feet of
skirmish line, sir" he said.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Mailing Aluminium.

While charcoal should be invariably
used in melting brass and bronze,
states the Brass World, it is not only
useless in melting aluminium, but dan
gerous. Aluminium is so light that the
charcoal is apt to become intermin-
gled with it, and the castings made
from it will have smaY specks and
pieces in them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Strong.
'Tt must be awful to have your
nerves go back on you"
Don't VERY. Yours never will"
Strong.
Many SCHOOL ChlIdren Are slckIn.

Children who are delicate, feverish and cross
viii get immediate relief from Mother Gray's
Sweet Powders for Children. They cleanse the
stomach, act on the liver, and are recommended
for complaining children. a pleasant remedy
for worms. Used by Mothers for "a years. AT
all Druggists, Csc Sample FREE. Address,
A s. olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y. Adv.
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Baby May had come from the kinder
garten with her fat hands full Of lace
paper hearts. And it was the maids
afternoon of. so Maude asked Nancy
II she would mind washing the din
ner things. And would she be lonely
If they all went out and left her with
May, already asleep?
Nancy did not mind the dishes or
being alone-she saw too many people
downtown to want them at night She
thought of her unfinished book and a
quiet place by the sitting room fire.
However, as she buttoned Maude's
theater waist up the back, and later
helped Helen pin her mass Of violets
to her white party dress, and saw
them all OFF, she felt alone-the odd
one. She had caught a glimpse Of
her rather worn face in the glass over
Maude's shoulder, and missing its fine
strength, saw only the record of TWEEN
ty-nine years in it. What had been
ailing her lately?
With her characteristic refusal to
procrastinate, she sat down in the
dusk to think 1t out. She was not
going to permit herself to grow into
a state OF discomfort or unhappiness
Certainly every one was kind to her
at homeland in the Office.
Suddenly she frowned. Perhaps she
was letting Flossie, the new stenog-
rapher, get on her nerves. The girl
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His Guess.

Bacon see Kansas City, Kan, had
ISL divorces in 1912 against 1924 in
1911.
Egbert-I take it that some of the
1924 divorced in 1911 didn't marry
again, then.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Counting the Years.

Mollie-They tell me that ships
life is rs years.
Chollie-WeI, there are a lot of
other shes" with much riggin' that
don't have a mate for long after that
number IF years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

DIR. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets regulate
and invigorate stomach, liver and bowels.
Sugar-eoated, tiny granules. Easy to take
as candy. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Our WAY,

We all of US come home to bed
quite cheerfully as long as we know
we're at liberty to stay out all night
Exchange.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

Use Roman Eye Balsam for scalding sen.
sation in eyes and Inflammation Of eyes or
eyelids. Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

The man who wastes his time
doesn't seem to realize that he will
need it all before he dies.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

Fewer people would have axes to
grind if they were forced to supply
the rotary power for the grindstone.
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Practical Effect.

Cant that man get along in his
talk without so many damns?"
I'm afraid not. He's mill
builder"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

Worms expelled promptly from the human
system with DR.. Peery's Vermifuge Dead
Shot" Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

The one tale an average man is
usually ready to swallow is a cocktail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are the cas-
lest to use. Adv.
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The one sure thing that comes to
him who waits is old age.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

Some people only believe half they
hear, and others believe twice as
much.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

No one is perfect Even mule can
learn something about kicking from
man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12

Anyway, the road to happiness is
always on the level.
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At the Boarding House.

At the Boarding House.
Mrs. Scanthelp, are you much wor-
tied?"
What about, sir?"
"That the government will put its
probe into the hash"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1914-02-12
Why Be Heavier Than You Wish?

If yoc want TO reduce yourself use Elkingtons Re-
ducing Bath Salts and become thin. They will posi-
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X
NAIHNILM
fMlAgW
Joanna SiHsl0

HAT night Nancy
returned from the
Office to find her
brothers b o m e,
which she shared.
full of st. Valen-
tine sentiment. AL
Ian had brought
Maude a bracelet
and theater tickets
his wife liked
such attentions.
Helen, her sister
OF eighteen, was
blushing and bliss
full over Jack Har-
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Great Bantam Struggle at the 0rpheum Theater Tonight
GRANT AND EGGERS READY FOR lO=ROUND BOUT

hit me once with that terrible right
And I stopped him without getting
warmed up a bit, ! have told all my
friends to bet on me. and I'm willing
to wager my end of the purse on my
chances. too"
Speaking Of betting, the odds to-day
favor Eggcrs at 10 to 8, with plenty
of takers on both ends.
Thirty Rounds of Boxing.
Besides the Grant Eggers battle,
Promoter Castro has arranged two
other star ten-round mills.
The Kelly-York affair. is also at
tracing much attention. Every time
these battlers scrap the fur flies. and
fans should see nearly as much real
action i'm this bout as In the main
scrap. Kelly and York have met on
three occasions, and there is still con-
siderable doubt rs TO which is the bet
ter boy.
Kelly recently stopped York in FIVE
rounds, but the latter claims he was
not in the best of shape then, and
says he will surely reverse the YER
dict to- night. The winner of this bout
viii be in line for some good matches
around here, and both can be count
ed on to fight at their best.
Battling Sheppard. the crack news
boy bantam, viii meet Young Nelson
in the ten-round opener. Sheppard
has never been defeated, and Nelson
is out TO hand him his first lacing.
Nelson figures that he is best when
battling over longer route, and
thinks he viii win around the sew
enth or eighth round.
Big Crowd Will See Bouts.
The advance sale of seats at the
Rex and Tumlin Bros. stores has
been exceedingly heavy. The prices
are: Rngside and the first twelve
rows in The orchestra, ST. behind the
twelfth row in the orchestra, $ so;
balcony 81. Ample reservations have
been made for colored fans.
The first bout will be staged
promptly at $50 O'Clock. The clubs
will open doors at 100 o'clock.
Castro will referee all three bouts.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
engs cement in Milwaukee May S.


engagement in Milwaukee May s.
Harrison Goodwin the Chicago ban
tam, is finding il a hard, job to coax
with him. He is willing to meet Meyer
Prizes, Kid Young or Spider Britt at
catchweight.
Terry Nelson, the Greek lightweight,
has been matched TO meet Eddie smith
Of New York. at Chattanooga on April
g. The boys are scheduled to battle
over the eight-round route.
Hudson. wis. certainly is some fight
town. Mike Gibbons and Gus Christie
drew $4,000 gate recently Mike Col
Inns, the promoter, now plans on stag
ing George CHIP and Gibbons.
The Charlie White-Jmmy Duffy
match billed Tor Buffalo on April is
tried to get a postpouement until April
90. but the promoters refused. They
will substitute George Chip and Buck
Grouse. White is matched 10 battle
frankie Whitney at Peoria on April 90
Il is better TO fight and meet defeat.
than never to cop the gate receipts -
Ad Wolgast
Jimmy Clabby may he sport but
lust how ne uEureS ne got hlS 81 600
worth when he paid that sum for beat
ing up a California policeman is more
than we can figure out HoNevah. IT'S
none Of our business il he beats up the
whole force
II isn't every fighter who has a brok-
en- hand, but the majority of them are
afflicted with itching palms
They are giving as the reason for
Battling LeViuSky being sick that he
drank water IN Milwaukee Well who
wouldn't get sick Il he drank water in
the city that made beer famous?
The boxing game viii be good in san
/ Francisco this wear as well as during
the exposition there next YEAR, when a
series Of championship bouts will be
! held in which boxers from Furope. Aus
tralia, South Africa and America will
perform.
Atlanta Georgian. [volume] (Atlanta, Ga.) 1912-1939, 1914-03-31
Federal League Teams Complete
Otto Knabe's Club Looks Best

stop, Eddie Lennon; third baseman,
Charley Mcdonald; outfielders, Cess
ler Davy Jones, Rebel Cakes
On second thought, Kansas City
~ looks soweak that seventh place
will have to be allotted to Buffalo,
leaving only the cellar for George
Stovalls men. Russell Ford prob
ably will pitch the opener for Buffalo,
the rest of the lineup being: Catcher.
Walter Blair; first baseman, Joe
Agler second baseman. William Lou
den; shortstop, Tom Downey: Third
baseman. Fred Smith; outfieders,
Luther Bonnin. Frank Delehanty, Del
Young.
Now for the poor old tatlenders
of Stovall-if they really do turn out
to be tailenders it doesn't make much
difference how they start the season.
But they probably will begin thus
Pitcher, Packert; catcher. Ted East
erly; first baseman, Stovall; second
baseman, Kenworthy; shortstop.
Goodwin; third baseman. Perring
outfielders, Kruger, Chadbourne,
Turner.