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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
SHE GOT COMPOSERS MIXED
Queen Victoria's Error Must Have
Caused Mascagni to Pass an Un-
comfortable Few Minutes.

Sometimes when a great parsonage
essays musical criticism embarrassing
errors arise. Once Queen Victoria
invited Mascagni, the composer of
Cayalleria Rusticana, to play for her
at Windsor castle. When the musician
was at the piano her majesty said:
81 am passiOnately fond of one Of
the numbers Of your opera"
Mascagni played the Intermezzo.
mo" said the queen, that is not the
melody l mean"
Mascagni played the Prelude.
That's not it, either"
Mascagni played the dramatic Duet.
The queen became almost impatient.
I'll help you to remember it," she
said, and hummed 4 few measures.
With increasing CONSERVATION Mas
,agni listened as the queen sang the
Prologue to Leoncavallo's Pagliacci
lie Gaulois, in telling the story, does
not say whether the musician inform
ed the queen that she had made a
nistake.-YOuth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
BdrbaneII's PerspiratiOn COrreCtor
Joy for ArcheoIoaists.

was at CarchemiSh on the day the
greatest Hittlte find ever unearthed
was revealed to the eye Of man for
the first time in three thousand years
When the enthusiastic labOrers had
carefully uncovered the precious dole
rite slab, and the Overseer, bending
over it like some near-sighted Silas
Mariner caresSing his gold, had dis
covered that it bore the longest Hlttie
inscription ever found, ten shots from
a big Colt revolver, fired as a back.
sheesh to the stone, echoed and re-
echoed across the Euphrates, and
wOrlimen and directors knew that a
big find had been made.
PandemOnium was let loose. Labor.
ers came running from all directions
to share in the joy of discovery. l al.
so shared in that joy. l shouted con
gratulations to Khalil, the giant pick.
man.
praise be to Cod | cried. He
grinned so | could see all his teeth,
and answered. Gods blessing return
to you !'-Christian Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

with beautiful girl beside him, was
Roland Lewis. 1t was the first time
she had seen him since the parting.
"Why, Roland" Evelyn cried. Are
you going to be married?"
He bowed.
Evelyn's father introduced the girls
to the bride, Miss Wanda Wright
Esther acknowledged the introduction
automatically. Her eyes went farther
and fastened on the form OF Roland
Lewis.
The ceremony began. But it did not
progress far. For suddenly there was
moan and everyone looked around.
Esther had tainted.
A little later she opened her eyes
and saw, a short distance above her,
the face of Roland Lewis. He bent
closer. Her mind still dazed, she
threw her arms around his neck and
drew him down. His lips touched
hers. Then, her memory returning,
eyes.
What have 1 done?" she whispered.
"And you are married. Why are you
here with meY
ESTHER" He smiled tenderly, do
you think you could love mel"
But you are married." she repeat
ed, her brow wrinkled with perplexity.
"Just suppose l wasn't. Could you.
Esther?"
She gave a sigh, then answered
family, yes"
"Well, am not" He laughed aloud.
"But whO-who was that with you"
She still did not understand.
That was my beloved cousin. She
is engaged to my chum but she agreed
to help me find out if you loved me.
Even your friend Evelyn and her
father were in the conspiracy"
Suddenly Esther sprang from the
couch and ran to the telephone. Tear
ing the receiver from the hook, she
gave certain number.
as this Mrs. De Lamater? This is
Esther Moore. VIII you please tell
Professor RinardO l can't go to New
York tomorrow. | am very sorry to
disappoint you, but really l can't. I'll
come and explain tomorrow. Well,
you see, l am going to get married.
Goodbye"
She turned and entered Roland's
open arms. His eyes twinkled.
"What about your career, Esther?"
She looked at him rerroachfully.
'If you ever mention career to me-"
she threatened, "Tll never speak to
you again"
He looked over her head and smiled
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
Limit in Snohpery.

Those society leaders who go about
administering snubs and insults" the
late Barton Willing once said at the
Philadelphia club. remind me of
Greens.
Greens ran a little grocery in South
Eleventh street. He was tremendously
proud of it, though it was in reality q
wretched hole. He used to stride up
and down in front Of it all day with
his nose in the air and his chest puffed
out.
"a humble hOdcarrier passing
Greens one morning said affably:
How are you, Mr.. Greens? 1t looks
as if we'd have some rain, don't itY'
"'We'dY snOrted Greens. Wed?
Since when, young man, have you and
I been partnersT"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

! improved in health so 1 could do my
homework; we now have little one, all
of which l owe to Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound. - Mrs. o. S.
JOHNSON, R. No. 8, Ellensburg, Wash.
There are women everywhere who
long for children in their homes yet are
denied this happiness on account of
some functional disorder which in most
cases would readily yield to Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound.
Such women should not give up hope
until they have given this wonderful
medicine a trial, and for special advice
write Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co.,
Lynn, Mass. The result of 40 years
experience is at your service.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

A flag of extraordinary beauty COM
posed entirely of spangles, was recent
Iy displayed in a Chicago store win
dow. The brilliant emblem, flashing
back the light from innumerable points,
extended almost the full width of the
panel at the back of the display area.
Three and one-half million of the tiny
metal disks, strung on threads, were
used in fashOning this flag.-POpular
Mechanics Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
He Could, All RiQht.

''The sounds of battle are something
terrifying" roared the lecturer. Gan
you imagine the screaming of the
shells, the roaring of the cannOns. the
yells of the men, the rattle of the
rifles and machine guns?"
Yes, sir, l think l can" said the
meek little man in the front row, who
thought the question was meant for
him. 1--WE got three singers, two from
bone players, eight pianos, fourteen
talking machines, a viOlinist and a
cornetist in our block, all trying to
get back in practice"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
Adhered to Rules of Game.

The two children were engaged In
Il race round the dining room table
and Elsie's screams OF yeXation at
traCted their mother to the scene.
Now, Charles, she demonstrated,
you mustn't plague Elsie that way.
Let her keep up with you"
CAV, we're playin' clock explained
the ungallant one, as he gained an
other lap. I'm the big hand, and
that has to go the fastest, don't it9'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
Properly INDIGNANT,

One of our neighbOrs was trying
some of the late dance steps when his
two small sons toddled out on to the
floor to join in the exercise. In mock
anger he commanded:
Get out of my ways, boys! You
can't dance"
Little Melvin was much insulted, and
after a moments reflection indignant
ly exclaimed:
Daddy, l guess you fink US little
kids is Just bOneheads Exchange.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
One Talk. One Penny.

Donald had just finished rectng
Little Boy Blue" when his uncle said,
Say it over again and will give you
penny"
Donald did as he was requested, and
when he had ended his uncle again
said, "Now say Tom, the Pipers Son.
Donald"
Quick as a flash Don asked, you
hasn't got another penny, has you,
Uncle Bill?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

suffering
I'm friend of the birds I've
The idea this: Wen
under the building corchin DAYS."
Kennel advised him
in
port Europe midllged
the
doors of
Kennel who has the
Mayors Strong Van Klein Mitchell and the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
a Message to Mothers

neighborhood
doctors made of flesh and blood just like the doctors with
and responding the
dead Of night readily the broad daylight they ready
good that Feher doing
will do from their their love for children
nothing We asking you
of buying Flechers
physician will tell this, there a
Der of limitations the market and he particularly interested in
the welfare of your baby
e...... e...,. Away. bear. til. ......,. o. zzzz@
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
No Older Than Your Face.

Is true in most cases. Then keep your
face fair and young with Cuticura
Soap and touches of Cuticura Oint-
ment as needed. For free samples adj
dress, "Cuticura, Dept. Y, Boston"
Sold by druggists and by mail. Soap
25, Ointment % and 50.-Adv.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

"You don't write any more delicate
and soulful poetry"
NO" answered Mr.. Penwiggle by
the time a man has gotten a fountain
pen ana a typewriter tuned up for
days work he's in no mood for deli
cate and snuIlul stuff"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

and a good deal OF
the time was not
able to go about.
Our greatest desire
was to have a child
in our home and one
day my hus b and
came back from
town with a bottle
of Lydia E Pink
hams " ge table
Co m p ound a nd
wanted me to try it.
1t brought relief
frnv11 MY k-nf1h1aa
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

OF "bugs." Kennel had just begun to
overhaul a bundle of congratuatory
letters and kilograms from city Off
Gals, past and present, and politicians,
when two deep-sea fishermen demand
ed audience.
Then navy fellows won't let us
go outside the three-mile limit to fish,
and we know the mayor can fix it up
for u.s." was the plant
Kennel sent the fishermen to the
customhouse for zone passes.
An elderly man. poorly dressed
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
Yum Yum.

After watching some folks eating
the delightful fruit, one is inclined to
say with that distinguished statesman
whose name we forget, Come on in
the MntermelOn'S fine"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
Oh, Well!

do you raise flowers, Mrs. Subj
Urbs?" asked Mrs. Sitty-Folks. mo,
we merely plant 'em. The chickens
raise EN-"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
A Bright Pupil.

Teacher-IntO what two great class
es is the human race divided?
Pupil-MOtOrists and pedestrians.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
THE JOY OF
MOTHERHOOD
Came to this Woman after
Taking Lydia E. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound to
Restore Her Health

Ellensburg, Wash" After I was
married was not we'll for long time
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
Mayor Hylan's Bodyguard Turns Away Bugs Galore

NEW YoRKeutenant Kennel who police bdygua eight
~ New and stationed hall
hyfourth birthday anniversary by average
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12

Groves Tasteless chill Tonic
destroys the malarial germs which TRANSMITTED
70 the blood by the Malaria Mosquito. Price 6Vc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1918-09-12
NO WORMS
~, A Healthy Child

All children troubled with worms have an UNI
healthy color, which indicates poor blood and as
rule there is more or less stomach disturbance
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
FIND EVIDENCE IN US.
OF GERMAN Irish PLOT
FOR irish REVOLUTION

WASHINGTON, D XVI, May 2l-Eu-
dence 81 plotting between German and
Irish agents n thc United States for On
IRISH agents in the United States for an
agents of thc government and are part
~ responsible for the recent arrests in
ireland. The evidence shows Germans
furnished money for rebellion m ireland
and possibly tp send arms and ammuni-
liou to ireland by submarines ~ blockade
runners.
There was even some discussion II the
chances of sending German soldiers to
take part III warfare W. lr-h soil. The
unr- ng Was -et fnr about this time
when The Germans planned w reach the
chaHnal ports after thc.r great drive in
France and II wu~ believed England
would hc thruwu intn confusion hy the
German victories
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
BRAZOS HARBOR REPORT LACKS
ONLY WHAT VALLEY PEOPLE ARE
READY TO DO TO AID PROJECT
District Engineer Advises That Map Of Survey Is
Ready to Go to Chief Engineer When
Valley Is Prepared to "Put Up"

TO what extent are your people at
Br0wnsvil e and in the Lower Rio Grande
Valley willing to join the United States in
this work" is the question that Major R.
c. Smead, United States engineer in charge
of rivers and harb0rS Improvement in the
Galveston district. puts TO Commodore
CObOIini in letter advising that The map
of the survey of BRACES Santiago harhor
made last summer has been completed
and is now ready to be forwarded TO tie
chief engineer of the United States Board
of Engineers on Rivers and HarbOrs In
prOvemeni at Washir ton Major Smead
states that he is required in this cOnnec-
lion. to investigate and report on the char
acter and extent of local cooperation in
The proposed Improvement of the harbor.
The report is awaiting reply to Major
Smead'S queries.
Commodore Coioini. who ~ secretary
of the old waterways committee of the
former Brownsville Chamber of Com
merce, and later secretary of the Board
Of City Development, conducted ten years
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21

Tn ;. it is hoped, will keep down discon-
tent and avert strk ke~.
OF course. the local demand Is largely
for the Importation Of farm lahnrcr- from
Mexico. This the office in Brownsville
will undertake Just a. soon ~ necessary
arrangements between the immigration
department and the department Of labor
can he made. I'VE want before we make
explanation of the method Of import ng
foreign lahorer~, To wait few days in
order that some red tape that J. now de-
laying This work can he done away with.
The border offices have made certain rec
concentrations that will greatly facl' =
tate tn importation and we think this
re- cmmendation will be accepted When
we know we will - adv ~. the people" J"
Captain Bishop said this morning.
The members Of the employment office
force, however, want il clearly rildcr-
stood that their work H. not. ~ the unn-
formed 50 often imagine. conducted solely
Tor the purpose of farm labor but that II
the supply of every class of labor. For
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
RESULT FIRST
Days WORK
PLEASING;
RECEIVE
$1210

On the first day Of the Red Gross drive
Brownsville collected Sl2l0.26 to apply
towards it, quota of ~ 600 that H. ~ ~
raised before Saturday ght. These
figures are very encouraging 10 the War
Fund Committee and were an agreeable
surprise 10 the campaign worker Most
of those who have worked IN campaigns
before usually experience both coniu- un
and lack OF interest on the first day of
drive. ~ results show. however. thu
condition was lacking in Brownsville yes
tcriay and today.
While it j. yet too early to eXpre~- or
feel over confident of the result the alil-
tude Of the people apparently make~ the
success III the campaign assured. Real
izing that the amount j. high the people
are. nevertheless. regarding u a- II mat
ter of course that Brownsville shall 90
over the top.
Perhaps the best expression OF this
ccived by John Gregg. president Of the
Merchants National hank from MI II.
West. who was forced for bu~ine~- rca-
sons ~ he absent from the city this week.
The telegram received today follows.
"Bu~ine~~ called me a. Dallas. Charge
my account with $50 for the Red Gross
drive. Sorry cannot ~ with you to help
put Brownsville over the top
a touch of what writers call human
interest" may be found in the lists sub
mtted hy the committees These lists
contain amount, ranging from three cents
upwards One committee chairman wha
collected S329.46 called upon over two
hundred peope "a raise this amount
which shows that The duties of the solicit
ing committees are bv no means easy
The subscriptions that amount IL only
2 few cents donated IN the ma inritv nj
eases through a real sacrifice and per
Sonal denial have struck responsive
cord in the hearts II the solicitors They
feel that ii the people who are wiling a.
give q mite when the mite approx mates
their an. those more fortunately situated
should be VIII ng to do vastly more
From the Flagstaff nj the city hall
there il FLYING today the Red Gross flag
Tn H. emblem has been ordered hv Mayor
Browne 10 ~ displayed every day until \
the drive closes. The flag j. large and 4
beautiful one. II was made and donated \
70 the can~e hv Miss Betty Hopper of
West Brownsville
Although reports have not been rece'v- \
ed from other towns III the district the
indications are that the drive H. nrnvino
universal N successful District Super
visor John Gregg had instructed his chair
men To notify him IN the event they were
expcr encing any dfficulty and % far no
such notification has been received
An mn off cial but apparently reliable (
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
FINDING THE JOB FOR THE MAN AND THE MAN FOR THE JOB
US.EnpIOy1enf Will Serve AH Without Cost to ppHcau

{. +. Powell Of BaStrop and Miss Mar
garct Bishop have arrived III Brownsville
and become associated with Captain r. c.
Bishop In the conduct Of the local office
of the United States Employment Bureau.
which has Just opened its doors n the
rooms Of he Board Of City Development
The department was formed and the local
office established for the purpose Of as
~i>tini empowers To finl bor and ialor
q "a i nj employment
The office receives applications both
for labor and for post ons Of every class
Of labor, both men and women. for the
farm laborcr from Mexico to positions Of
general manager. Although still in its
infancy, the department l. now placing
l30,0Oo men month in positions that
need them and that they need BY III
method the government hopes to equaIize
throughout the country the supply and the
demand. to avoid a scarcity of labor in
one section While the same labor NAV be
a drug on the market in other sections.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21

instance, II Brownsville man wanted u
bookkecpcr. he could make application
through the employment agency. At the
same time possibly \ hookkccpcr IN New
England wanted po~it on and would
make application to The employment agen-
cy. Both applications would meet III u
clearance house and the employer and
employee would be placed "a commun,ca-
tion with each other.
Another feature of the service the bu-
reau can render that the department
wants 10 bring before the public II I'LL
women'- service. This branch j. M ef-
ficiently conducted a- ~ that for men ana
there are thousands of vacanc G. exist
inc for women. III Brownsville house
wife wanted ma Il she could make an-
plicatIon at the bureau and through II
secure the assistance she wanted.
For the services rendered the office
makes no charge either To the EMPLOYER
or The employee. Everything that III done
Is done "a the hehest and Tia the fnan-
c.al support of the United States govern
ment.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21

III prclim Iarv work incidental 10 Sc
curing the United States eng necr~ rec
ummendation for the Improvement, has
resigned the work. and has turned the
letter over ~ =. Il. Tucker. chairman of
the Board of City Development. who prob
rhiy viii immediately bring the letter to
the attention of the board. Mr. Cobolini
said that hc regards the letter ~ con
ia ning matter of the utmost Importance
~ the final success Of the project.
Besides building a standard gauge
rai road from Brownsville t. Point Isabel.
the government wants to know wheaih
the Valley viii bear amy part 1T the cost
Of the work. in addition to furnishing the
necessary right of way for the icttie~ and
other structures.
Major Smead'~ letter follows:
Mr.. l.. Cobolini. Brownsville. Texas:
Sir: The map of the survey Of Brazos
Santiago made last Sumcr for "A proposed
harhor at Brazo~ Island ha- finally been
competed and the report 10 the chief of
engineers with plan for improvement II
now being written. | am requ red. in this
connection to investigate and report On the
character and extent of local co-opera-
tion ~ this proposed work VIII YOU.
therefore. inform me 10 what extent Your
people at Brownsville and in the Lower
R'o Grande Valley are willing to join with
the United States IN this work7 II L. un-
derotood you expect 10 build a standard
gauge railroad from Brownsville 10 Point
Isabel. hut will you bear any part of the
cost d ithe work in addition 10 furnish nc
necessary right of way for the iettieS and
other structures? Very respectfully.
II. g. Smead
District Engineer.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
Major LufbereyIs
Buried With HonOrS

AMERICAN ARMY IN FRANCE. Mon
day. May 3O.-Beinrc the body uf Major
Lutherey was buried " lay u state sur
orundcd hv wrcathc- of flowers sent by
comrade flyers. At thc top of aII was a
lltt'e bunch of Wild roses and daisies to
which wa- attached piece of paper say
ng that I'D came from Major Lufherev's
orderly. Nith tears wv hi- cyc- the or
derlN came MP to thc ra~ket and revercnt-
IN mLnnnL inD lnMrr- rrur. tl
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
WHO FOUND BOIL or KNITTING.

Mrs. Cochran. at the Brownsville Music
Company. In much disturbed. Yesterday
while walking W. Washington street she
lost her roll of knit ~. same including
one Red Cross sock completely United and
another well started and almost ready for
turning over NJ the Red Gross. The roll
also included five needles and Mrs. Coch-
ran vii wv very much obliged III the finder
VII return the ind
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
REGISTRATION
JUNE ) WILL
GET 10000
fRv A.snc.nL.d irr.s.l

WASHINGTON. y. G.. May 2l.-E-ti-
mates today hy Provost Marshal General
Crowder Indicate that probably three
quarters of " million men Will hc obtained
for the army by registration June ) Of
youths attaining twentv-onc ~nce last
June. General crowder says that fully
one million men viii rec -tpr A
fourth Of them viii be be exempted on va
riou- grounds
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
Soldier Killed. 18
Injured In A Wreck

1EXARkANA. May 21.-One soldier Is
missing. eighteen were injured and engi-
hcer Neal ster was killed and several
trainmen badly injured when 4 nurthbound
St Louis 4 Southwestern train was de
rallied by broken angle bar near Garland
City, Ark, today.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
Kansas Cyclone Is
Cause of 5 Killed

HAYES. kun-.. May 3lA tornado
swept over Els county ihi- morning Five
persons were killed and considerable
property was destroyed Mr. and Mrs.
Alexander Ge M and their three grand
children were Ped. Further details are
understandable on account ul damaged wire
communication.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
Camel And Dog Are
Now On Saxon Menu

AMSTERDAM. oIilland, May. 2I.-
Camel, dog and horse meat are beng eaten
in Saxony, according to a BerIiner Tage-
bait received here.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
CALLER CIRCULATION MAN HERE

w. T. Coe of Corpus Christi, connected
with the circulation department Of the Cor
pus Christi Caller. arrived in Brownsville
today in behalf of his paper. Mr.. Coe plans
TO spend n week in Brownsville.
Brownsville herald. [volume] (Brownsville, Tex.) 1910-current, 1918-05-21
GET SEVEN OF GERMAN RAIDERS.
(By Associated i'ress.l

LONDON. Nav 2l.-Of the twenty TO
thirty German Gotha machines which took
part in the London raid Sunday night five
are reported officially downed, and two
ohers are unoffcially reported n having
fallen i'm the North sea-