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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
KIDNEY TROUBLE OFTEN
CAUSES SERIOUS BACKACHE

When your back aches, and your blad
der and kidneys seem to be disordered
go to your nearest drug store and get a
bottle of DR.. Kilmer's Swamp Root 1t
is physicians prescription for ailments
of the kidneys and bladder
1t has stood the test of years and has
reputation for quickly and effectively
giving results in thousands of cases.
This preparation so very effective, has
been placed on sale everywhere Get a
bottle, medium or large size, at your near
est druggist.
However, if you wish first to test this
preparation send ten cents to DR.. Kilmer
4 Co., Binghamton, n. Y, for a sample
bottle. When writing be sure and men
ton this paper.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
That Lovely Man!

AT last" cried Miss Terchance
scientifically, Il have found a man who
truly loves me, and whom l can truly
lover
Miss Kreant looked at her Skeptic
ally. Are you sure that he loves your
she asked.
Sure. For that's what l asked him,
and oh ! the beauty of his reply"
Tell me about it,"
Il said, How can you love me when
I'm SO crosS-eyed?"
""Iou wrong yourself, darling he
replied. You are not cross-eyed Your
eyes are so pretty that they just can't
help looking at each Other-that's how
it is"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
How Bout the Trip Back?

The thing he liked to do best of all
WAS not to go to a family reunion. One
was on the schedule. however, and he
had to go. II meant a long ride on
the train. He was telling a friend
about it.
yes, I'm going to a family reunion"
he said, "und there's Just two things
don't like about if. First, it's the trip
there; secondly it's the being there
after | get there"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
Wanted to Be PreDared.

~ want to get a marriage license"
said the young man in the New York
city hall.
what is the lady's name?' asked
the clerk.
"Oh. don't know yet"
"Why, you certainly don't want a
marriage license until you find ont
who you're going TO marrN?"
"Oh. yes, do. I'm going up to YOn-
kerS to spend the day, and want to
be nrcpared :"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
Journalistic Amenities.

"Our wart of contemporary" says
the Tazville Gazette, claims as far
as the war is concerned to have the
earliest intelligence. That is the kind
Of intelligence they always have at
that office. 1t is more than early; it
is primitive. Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
Cuticura Stops itchinu.

The Soap to cleanse and Ointment to
soothe and heal most forms of itching,
burning skin and scalp affections.
Ideal for toilet use. For free samples
address, "Cuticura, Dept. X, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
Is, Ointment 25 and 5O.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

Raan Ino,,f%aA IllOSc VIII iuSlHeO
you" said the
little mist grandchildren.
"We most certainly WILL" said Nurse
Fog.
"Did people insult your" asked the
raindrops. eve took it for granted
that people must have insulted you,
because they have before. But tell
us, are we right?"
"You are right" said the king Of the
clouds.
"COme on, make haste, get ready,
children" said old Nurse Fog to the
mist grandchildren.
"We'll come right away, nurse" said
the mist grandchildren. "Well not
wait to put on our best dresses. Well
wear our good everyday working ones,
the nice, dark gray ones, that make
the days so dark when we are out"
"That's right, mist grandchildren"
said old Nurse Fog.
I'm glad you understand so we'll
You know how to dress for working
You don't get yourselves all fused up
and ruin your best frOckS which you
can wear on party days behind the
king of the clouds home. You wear
the proper clothes for the proper
times"
"Rainy day clothes, eh, nurse?"
laughed the mist grandchildren.
eyes, rainy day Clothes" said old
Nurse Fog. "And I will wear my good
gray coat and hat and dress and my
gray rubbers. Not that I mind get
ting wet-gracious how could 1 when
| am so damp a creature myself? But
my gray rubbers make the fog thick
er. And 1 like to make the fog
thicker"
"Of course you 90 said the king Of
the clouds, "when you are the fog it.
self. OF course you do. Dear old
faithful Nurse Fog. You have always
taken fine care of the children"
"And why wouldn't II" Nurse Fog
answered. with such a fine set of
children, after my own foggy hearth"
"Of course it's natural that you
would be fond of them" said the king
"DO tell US the insult though" said
the raindrops. "We're glad to work
for you, for it is play for us, but we
could do our work so much better if we
were made quite angry and could just
fall down on the earth and the earth
people with might and main"
eyes. tell us what the insult was"
said Nurse Fog.
"Tell u.s." urged the mist grandchil-
dren.
at was this way" said the king of
the clouds, "some people said today
that there hadn't been a rain storm
since last week and that they were
jolly glad of it.
"Then they said that the storm
which occurred last week had been
quite a dreadful one. They said it
had rained barn shovels.
"Now, I've heard about raining
pitchforks, cats and dogs and other
peculiar things, which don't mean
anything. But I've never heard this
One-abOut raining barn shovels. And
50 I feel I've been insulted again"
$50 you have" said the raindrops.
"And we will see that you get revenge.
We will pay them back-the people"
you're really rather glad to be in
suited, aren't your" asked Nurse Fog.
at gives you and all of US such a good
chance to rain so hard, and make the
fog so thick. 1t makes us quite work
ed up to a good storm"
eyes, like to be insuted," said the
king of the clouds. SIT makes me feei
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
An Exception.

An old prOverb says, THE anvil
lasts longer than the hammer"
Thanks be, there is a beautiful ex-
ceptiOn to it. Take the case of the
brave boys who are hammering away
at the kaiser and his brood
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
Just a Dream.

Il dreamt | dwelt in marble halls"
"Eh?"
"Fell asleep in the union depot
louisville Couricr-JOurnal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
His Occupation.

what does he do for his country?"
Hes an automatic hot-air genera,
tor."-DetrOit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

will save you money. time, anxiety and
health. One dose sufficient. without Castor
Oil in addition Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

a corporation in Denmark makes
business Of cleaning and disinfecting
telephones.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

"What, anOth.
er, exclaimed the
army of rain.
drops.
Eyes, my fine
children, and my
grandchildren, the
mist children. anC
you, old faithful
Nurse Fog, l have
been inSulted once
more"
cts a shame
said the rain,
drops.
well keep the
people from see
ing tod y-aD
those who insulted
Won ~ said tha
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
Sometimes a Safe Bet.

"Dubb says he'll run for senator"
walk"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

so rainy in spirit,
so cheerless and
reckless. l could
just rain when |
hear such things"
&c OOd!" eX-
claimed the rain
drops.
But when they
fell down on the
earth some of
them did fall on
some real barn
shOvelS. eve were
supposed to have
dropped down
things like you"
the raindrops said.
"Ah, but you
didn't" the barn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

shOvels said. eve wouldn't be
dropped down for anything For we
do not care to drop through the air,
we like to shovel the earth. That's
our business"
"Of course" the raindrops said,
"there was no truth in it, but it makes
us feel like giving the earth people
a good storm"
you're certainly giving it !" said the
barn shovels.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

and other over ripe vegetables fruits often
very serious Bowel Trouble in hot weather. Check
1t quickly possible Get q bottle of GROVES
BABY BOWEL MEDICINE, a safe and sure remedy
Adults for Children.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
Noisy

as he patriotiC?"
swell. he talks loud enough"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
DADDYSEVENDN(
[ARY TALL 0J
THE RAIN STORM.
~ MARY GRAHAMBQNNER

Another insult" said the king Of
the clouds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

a girl can never understand why a
man persists in staving in the bachelor
class after having met her.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

You get Groves Tasteess chill Tonic in Tablet
form well as in Syrup the kind have always bought The
Tablets intended for those who prefer swallow tablet
rather than syrup and for those who travel
The tablets called GROVES chill TONIC TABLETS" and
contain exactly the medicinal properties and produce
acty the results Groves Taseess chill Tonic which
put in bottles. The price of either is Goo.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

1t is proposed to uniform train crews
In Khaki
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01
.:HV

Six girls signed as oilers on the
steamer Franstand, which sailed re
Gently from Tacoma. Wash.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-08-01

II Joins China.
Why Is Tartary like white paint7
Because it joins China.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
NATIONAL PARTYS 7ENE7S
WOMEN TO HOLD BALANCE IN
NEW ORGANIZATION.
Full Minority Representation on All
Committees Is Principal Plank
New Platform.

Chicago --Following the opening Of
the National party convention tele-
grams were sent to President Wilson
and many United States senators urg-
ing the passage of the Susan B, An
thony amendment.
Augmented by more than hundred
delegates who bolted the Prohibition
convention, the new National party
came into being by the adoption of a
regular platform.
After reciting that the aim Of the
National party sis the attainment Of
democracy in our government and in
dustry and in our international relar
.tions," the platform advocates:
Equal suffrage and the short ballot.
Franchise opportunity to the negro.
Initiative, referendum and recall
with adequate safeguards against
their abuse"
Bone dry prohibition and the ratifi-
cation of the federal amendment.
Proportional representation SO that
all minority parties may be represent
ed In the government
An executive budget for municipal,
state and national governments.
Election laws giving opportunity for
nominations to majority parties and
permitting absentee electors to vote.
Freedom Of press and speech with
no censorship except that necessary
in military affairs. Comprehensive
prison reform and abolition of con-
tract prison labor.
Uniform divorce laws and suppress
sion of the traffic in women.
Public ownership Of all public util-
tiles and of "other basic industries,
whose operations depend on fran
chises or require large scale opera
tons on non-competitive or central
lied basis"
Assistance to farmers by extension
OF farm loan laws.
Labor legislation, including union
izing of government work, scientific
regulation of industry to limit immi-
grafton to power of country to assim-
ilate it, maternity benefits and an old
age insurance. international democ-
racy by abolition Of secret diplomacy
and the formation Of union Of ma
tons Of the world for the purpose Of
enforcing international equality and
the maintenance Of peace"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
COULD DO WITHOUT WOMAN
Male Of Human Species Is Best OF
Everything, Female Speaker Says.
to Female Audience.

New York-Mrs. Charlotte Perkins
Gilman, In the first of series of six
lectures on the Large Feminism" at
the civic club took for her subject the
Biological Base" 1t is woman and
the female of all other species who
form the biological base, Mrs. Gilman
told the members of her class, but
while woman is the race superior man
has put it all over her in the conduct
of human life.
"In the human world the men are
the best at everything" said Mrs. Gil
man. "They are the best cooks, the
best milliners; they build the ships
and the big bridges and do all the i'm
portant work. II there should come a
big pestilence and all the women of
the world would die, the men could
get along very well indeed without
them. They would miss their wives,
sisters and daughters very much at
first but they still have everything
necessary"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
PROHIBITION PARTYSPLITS UP
Delegates to National Convention
Walk Out When Merger Plan
lie Rejected.

Chicago OF the Prohibition
national convention to vote a merger
with the new National party resulted
In split that swelled the latter or
ganization by some 100 delegates or
more from various states, among them
Minnesota, Wisconsin, New Jersey,
New Hampshire, Kansas, Oregon,
Washington, North and South Dakota.
Delegates predicted that many other
states would take similar action.
The Prohibitionists, although defeat
ing every attempt in the convention to
authorize q complete merger, voted to
cooperate and federate" with the Ma
tional party. The resolution to this
effect was introduced as compro-
mise by DR.. Charles Scanlon Of Pitts
burg, who led the anti-merger faction,
and It was impossible to gain even
majority for it until it was certain
that two-thirds majority in favor of
the merger could never be obtained.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
100000 ON SECOND DRAFT
Those Now Leaving viii Be Used to
FIJI Vacancies In Existing
Divisions.

misunderstanding large number
of men will be called out this year to
fill the army and complete Its organi-
cation, war department plans do not
call for creation of any additional divi-
sions in 1913.
The announcement concerning the
second draft, expected soon from Pro-
vost Marshal-Ge Crowder, may
outline the manner in which less than
100000 probably not much in
excess of SOO,OOO--are to be sum-
moned gradually during the year to
complete the existing organizations
1t has been indicated that a rela.
lively small number of men must be
called to the colors before June /, and
that process may start in April.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
SPAIN TO ASSIST
PERSHING'S MEN
CERTAIN INTERCHANGE or COM.
MoDITIEs ARRANGED BY
FEDERAL OFFICIALS.
FRENCH TO ADVANCE MONEY
German Agents Secretly Hoardlng
Supplies to Prevent Allies From
Securing Professionalism
kets and Mules Included.

Washington Under the CONNER
cial agreement between the United
States and Spain, the formal signing
of which in Madrid was announced,
not only will Gen. Pershing get sup
plies from Spain for his troops, but
q French credit in Spain is arranged
and the Spanish government permits
cree export to the allies OF pyrites,
minerals and wool.
These and other details of the
agreement, which becomes effective
Immediately, were made public by the
war trade board Besides the free
export Of pyrites, minerals and WOOL
which the board described as "a con-
cession Of decided value to the en-
tente powers" Spain also will permit
the export Of other commodities to
the entente that home requirements
permit. This Is In addition to the
specific Licensing Of the supplies re-
Quired by Gen. Pershing, which are
understood to include 100000 blankets
and a large number of mules.
While conducting the negotiations
Tor this country the American repre-
@entatives, the boards statement said,
were able ito materially assist the
French government in securing a
large credit in Spain to finance pay
ments for the supplies, which the re-
public draws from Spanish pur-
Chases."
In return for supplies granted this
country and the allies, the statement
continued, the United States assures
TO Spain Its necessary supplies Of cot
ton and petroleum, the amount Of the
monthly export Of these commodities
being fixed in the agreement at
figure which will cover the genuine
Spanish requirements, but bar the
possibility Of German agents in Spain
secretly buying up and boarding
stock of cotton against the time Of
conclusion of peace.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
TEUTONS THREATEN DENMARK
snternment OF Teuton ship Crew s
subject of Bitter Controversy Be-
tween Nations.

Copenhagen.--A note Of protest has
been received from the German gov
eminent against the internment by
Denmark Of the crew of the German
ship Ignatz Mendi, a freighter, de-
tanned at Copenhagen. The Danes be-
lIeve the incident is being used as a
pretext for invasion Of Denmark
The German press is vehement in
its denunciation. The Deutsche-zei-
tung warns the Danish government 1t
must understand the situation is seri-
GUS and that 1t must no longer be-
lieve 1t can be allowed to give way
to English influence.
The Lokal Anzeiger tells the Dan
ash people the case will cause the Ger
man people bitterness which will not
be without its influence upon the fu-
lture relations of the two countries.
The Germania asserts the crew
must be set free and full payment
made for ship and cargo.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
ENGLANDs' MONSTER DEBT
viii Reach $2s, 900, 600, 900 by the End
of the Coming Fiscal Year,
Says Bonar Law.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS national debt at
the end Of the fiscal year will be $780,
100000, Andrew Bonar Law. chan
cellor of the exchequer, announced in
the House Of Commons, when moving
Tor a vote Of credit for $4,000, 900, 900.
Great Britain's loans to her allies
ND to February had totaled $6,25O,-
100000, he said. Loans to the domin-
ions had reached nearly a billion.
The average daily expenditure from
the beginning of the fiscal year up
to February 9, Bonar Law set forth
was $32,875,0OO.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22

20 / can do my house work without any
difficulty. ! advise any woman who 10
afflicted with female troubles to give
Lydia e. Pinkham's Vegetable Com
pound q trial and it win do as much for
them. - Mrs. MARIE BOYD, 1921 9th
st., N. E., Canton, Ohio
Sometimes there are serious condi.
lions where a hospital operation is the
only alternative, but on The other hand
so many women have been cured by this
famous root and herb remedy, Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, after
doctors have said that an operation was
necessary - every woman who wants
10 avoid an operation should give it q
fair trial before submitting to such q
trying ordeal
If complications exist, write TO Lydia
e. Pinkham Medicine CO., Lynn, Mass,
for advice. The result of many years
experience is ct your service.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
BELLEvILLE MAN IS GUILTY
Sentenced to Three Years for VioIat-
ing Mann Act In Bringing
Girl to ST. Louis.

Danville, Ill.--George Hardt Of Belle
vile, ILL.,, was sentenced in federal
court here to three years imprison-
ment, following plea Of guilty of vio-
lation Of the Mann act He has wife
and three children in Belleville.
Hardt left his home for st. Louis to
enlist, but, according to the authori-
ties. married Pauline Hook of st.
Louis at Mount Vernon. ILL.,, instead.
When he deserted her and returned to
his family wife No. 2 followed, causing
his arrest.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
Six Shot in Revolt.

Petrograd.-A conspiracy of stu
dents and officers to overthrow the
Bolshevik government resulted in q
raid on house near the winter pal
ace. Six students we're shot.
Japan's preparation-with the allies
consent and possible co-operation-to
occupy Siberia is regarded as blow
against the Russian revolution.
The Bolsheviki point out that it
proves the existence Of an internation-
al conspiracy to wreck the soviet gov
ernment-with Germany permitted to
do "the dirtiest part of the work"
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
NO TRAINING FOR YOUTHS
President Tells House Committee He
Thinks That Such Law ls
lmpractlcable.

Washington. Wilson has
made it clear to Representative Dent
of Alabama and the latter to the mem.
bers Of the house military committee,
Of which he is chairman. that legisla-
ton providing for the universal mil
starry training of boys under the age
Of 20 years would not be practicable
1t this time.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
GERMANS HANG RUSSIANS
TWO HUNDRED SLAIN AT CITY OF
YURlEFF.
Refugees Meet With Little Sympathy
From InVaders-Student Re-
belllon Quelled.

Petrogad.-Germans have shot and
hanged 200 Russian citizens at Yurieff
without mercy, refugees from Es-
thonia reported to Smolny institute.
Womens and children's bodies were
thrown in the rver, they said.
Foreign Minister Trotzky was asked
to notify the German and Esthonian
officials that continuation Of the Ger
man outrages would result in the exc
cution of 100 barons and land owners
held as hostages near Pskeff.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
PACKING MEN RAISE WAGES
Increase Promised 100000 Employees
When Federal Arbitrator
Says the Word.

Chicago-A wage increase for 100,-
900 packing house employees here was
assured when their cause was submit
ted finally to Federal Arbitrator Sam
nel Alschuler. Attorney Frank P.
Walsh, in final rebuttal, pleaded for
the employees full demands of 81
day advance, and Inauguration of the
basic eight-hour working day in the
industry.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
70 a. After Stone.

Evansville, nl-William E. Stan
veil, attorney and Democratic leader
OF the First Indiana district speaking
At Democratic banquet, classed Sem
Aator Stone of Missouri among the dis
loyal statesmen and said he would use
mis- influence to help defeat him for re-
election.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
German snv ArrAsted

Baltimore.-Edward Otis, aged %, a
Russian sailor. is in jail here after
having been arrested at an Atlantic
port on board United States trans
port. 1t is alleged he is German spy
and that he tempered with tae vessels
steering gear.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
Britain Checks Brewing.

London.-Replying to a question in
the house Of commons, Sir Gilbert
Parker, representing the food ministry.
declared that until further orders no
fresh grain may be used for brewing.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
Russian Officer Suicides.

New York.-Cgpt. Nicholas Iser-
guine, Russian army officer, shot him.
self after having lost $4,000 gambling
at fashionable hotel, District Attor-
ney Swami has learned. The captain
is recovering at local hospital.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
Dry zones at TraInIna Posta.

Washington.-Dry zones five miles
wide, irrespective of incorporated cit
les and towns within those limits, are
placed around seven permanent naval
training posts, including the naval
academy.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
Too Busy With Figures.

New York.-Robert ]. Oberfohren,
statistical expert. is in the Tombs,
charged with having compiled Stats
tics showing the military strength Of
the United States to aid the enemy.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22
School Man Dies.

Alton, nl.-A report from st. Johns
Park, Fla, says that Edward A.
Haight, who was superintendent of
the Alton schools for 10 years, is dead
there from the infirmities Of old ago.
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22

suffering, ana TWO
doctors decided
that ! would have
to go through an
operation before /
could get well.
"My mother, who
had been helped BY
Lydia f. PinkhamS
Vegetable Com
pound, advised me
to try it before sub
hitting toan opera
ton. Itrelievedm0
g. -. E.sa.at Il. -
Carroll County democrat. (Huntingdon, Tenn.) 188?-1971, 1918-03-22

New York--Miss Florence c. Perry,
who was with George Law Davidson
when he shot himself at his Riverside
apartments in September, viii inherit
100000, the estate of Davidson.