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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
FARM AND FIRESIDE.

One pound of green copperas dis
solved in one quart of boiling water will
destroy foul smells Powdered borax
cockroaches.-Ge Germantown Telegraph.
! Pigs farrowed in May will do better
than those that come in earlier, unless
the early pigs are carefully sheltered and
kept warm. When once pig is stunted
by cold and neglect it is apt to remain
backward. Young pigs should never be
weaned until moderate weather has well
set in.-DenUer Tribune.
The following recipe furnishes a
cheap sealing wax. useful for many pur-
poses: Mix together 2 pounds of COM
mon beeswax, six ounces of turpentine
and 2 ounces of olive oil; add six ounces
of red led, boil little and stir until it is
almost cold, then cast it into cold water
and make it into rolls or cakes.
The value of pure short-horn cattle
is still far beyond that of any other breed.
At recent sale in Chicago, the fourth
Duchess of Airdrie brought 81, 100; the
second Marchioness of Kirklivington,
$685.; the ninth Duchess of Hilhurst,
$500; the tenth Duchess of Hilhurst,
81, 100; the eleventh Duchess of Hilhurst,
$4,700; the eighth Duke of Hilhurst,
$3,025.-M Y. Sun.
"A believer in counter-irritants, and
possibly one who does not ''believe,"
will find relief from toothache and its
accompanying neuralgia by using the
liniment made from the following formu-
la: Take half an ounce each of the oil OF
sassafras and oil of origanum, one ounce
and half of tincture of capsicum, and
half pint of alcohol. Wet flannel
cloth with it and apply to the face:-N
7. Post
Peanut Soup with Oysters. Prepare
three pounds of nuts as directed in the
preceding receipt; mix with them two
tablespoonful of flour; smoothly blended
with half a pint of cold water; place this
mixture in a saucepan over the fire, grad
ually stir into q pint and half of boiling
water, or milk and water, add a small
red pepper and a palatable seasoning of
salt, and boil for fifteen minutes, taking
care that the soup does not burn; then
put in one pint of oysters, from which all
bits of shell have been carefully re-
moved; let the soup boil once, and serve
immediately. Y. Times.
There is considerable room for the
expansion of the poultry business in this
country. We have imported within the
past three months nearly half a million
dollars worth of eggs alone. The official
figures are: 1896, 246 dozen of eggs,
valued at 1866, 554. But then we ex-
ported all of 1886 dozen, valued at
$4,321, which still places 1851, ga to the
credit of foreign hens. At that rate, the
year round, we shell out nearly two
millions per annum for a commodity
that almost produces itself.-Americaae
P0ultry Yard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
Soaking Seed Against Smut.

Most good farmers have reported their
experience in favor of soaking seed corn
in weak brine before planting, as pre-
ventive of smut, though not always with
the sanction of what are known a sad
vanced agriculturists. They have not
been able to understand how anything
that can be done to a seed will have any
effect on what is to happen to the grain
that is produced months afterwards.
However, those farmers who have tried
it have adhered to the practice, and we
suppose tnero is nothing more certain
than that these brine sleeps do prevent
the smut Latterly, however, Professor
Brewer. of Yale college, not only admits
that it is good practice, but shows us the
process by which the smut progresses
from its first establishment on the grain
to its final maturity in the head or ear.
1t appears that the seeds or spores of
the fungus adhere by a sticky coat to the
grain. As soon as the grain sprouts, the
fungus spore sprouts also, and sends its
filaments into the plant. growing as the
plant grows, and continuing to grow
until the grain is about to reproduce it
self, when the fungus plant is also ready
to reproduce itself, which it does in the
form of smut as we see it; the smut being
nest Of spores ready for reproduction.
The process is made very clear. We
see how brine is useful. 1t destroys the
fungus spores, but not the grain. AS
corn planting is now upon us it is the
easiest thing for farmers to give this a
trial. At times the damage done by
smut is very serious. Germantown TeIe-
graph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
Destroying the Cabbage.WOr

My method of meeting this enemy has
been to begin in time, capturing the
white-winged butterfly that lays the
eggs. If the cabbage-grower is remote
from other plantations of cabbage, con-
siderable may be done in this way. But
as rule the butterfly will lay its eggs,
and the enemy must be met in its next
stage. Water heated to about 1876 or
145 degrees will destroy the worm with
out injuring the plants; but this requires
more care and labor than will generally
be given. With little more heat the
plants may be injured, with less the
enemy may escape. l have found white
hellebore, such as is used for the eurrant-
worm, equally destructive to the cab
bage-depredator. My method is to boil
gallon of water and dissolve in it one
heaping tablespoonful of the powdered
hellebore. A very little sprinkled on the
plants will speedily finish the worms
The use of Paris Green or the equally
poisonous London Purple for this pur-
pose cannot be too severely discounte-
nanced The white hellebore is, it is
true, slightly poisonous; but not all as
Paris GREEN'S. | only use the hellebore
in early stages OF growth After the
plants begin to head, use no more he'll
lebore, but content myself with pro-
noting vigorous growth by frequent hoe
ing, and if need be, watering the plants
A pinch of common salt thrown on cab
bage plant in August will destroy the
worm almost as well as the hellebore,
sad will besides promote the tendency
to form solid, heavy head. Salt is in
fact one of the best special manures for
cabbage. My reason for not using it
from the first is because, while very
young, the leaves of the cabbage are ten
der and might be injured. Besides, if /
used salt from the first, the ground
might be oversalted and the crop injured
rather than benefited. Bran, lime and
other substances have been recommended
to destroy or drive away the worm after
the head is forming, but l am satisfied
that salt is the best at that season. w
T. F0ULer, IN ~ Y. Examiner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

A reporter of the Chicago Herald was
recently shown 1.-The meanest man in
Chicago" He is a grain operator, but
hs ought to be in museum or in side
tent at the circus. His wife was sick a
long time and wanted another doctor
called. mo-" said he, gently, 'it's no
use changing doctors. l don't believe
any doctor could cure YOU" About
eleven o'clock one morning, while he
was in his office, he turned to his clerk
and said: my wife died this morning
at five clock. felt so bad couldn't
stay at home, and so came down to the
office. I'll have to buy coffin, sup
pose" Eyes" said the clerk sarcas-
ticaly, 81 should imagine a coffin would
be necessary" "S'pose you 60 over to
the undertaker's," said he, land see
what a coffin will cost; you'd better
bring a price list The price list was
brought, and the old gentleman, looking
over it, said, pointing to the cheapest;
II guess this'n do Here's her length, j"
handing the clerk a piece of Irvine.
GLOW wide?" asked the clerk. II didn' t
think of that" said he, ''but guess
about so wide,' and he held his hands
apart. When the undertaken got the
order he said he never had one in that
shape before, and thought it must be a
murder or suicide. When he learned
there was nobody in the house but the
hired girl the undertaker said he would
send a man along to lay out the corpse
and put it in the coffin. Then he told
his man to take the bill right around, as
he wouldn't trust a man minute who
would order his coffin in that way. A
hearse and carriage was also ordered,
and the old man proposed that he and
the clerk should act as bearers. The
clerk objected, and after long delay
another carriage was ordered and the
clerk went out and hunted up some pail
bearers. This took up so much time
that they almost missed the train. The
clerk said he was never so ashamed of
anything in his life, except what hap
pened afterward, when one day the old
man, stepping up to his desk, said: 81
wish you'd would run out and see how
much you can get for these" laying a
set of false teeth upon the desk. ''They
belonged to my wife, but she doesn't need
them now" The clerk took the teeth
and going to jewelers. asked him:
"How much are you paying for second
hand teeth?" He spoke savagely, for
he didn't like the business. The jeweler
said the teeth were of no use to him,
knocked them off and paid for the gold
plate. The story got abroad, and now
it's the regular thing to ask the old man
for quotations on secondhand teeth
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

DR.. R. V. PIERCE, Buffalo, N. Y: Dear Sir
My wife had suffered with ''female weak
could hardly move, she had such dragging
pains. We often saw your Favorite Prescrip-
tion" advertised, but supposed like most patent
medicines it did not amount to anything, but
at last concluded to try bottle, which she
did. 1t made her sick at first, but it began to
show its effect in a marked improvement, and
two bottles cured her. Yours, etc,
A. j. HUYCK, Deposit, n Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
Is O Positive Cure


for all those Painful Complaints and Weaknesses
nwiil cure entirely the worst form of Female COM
plants, all ovarian troubles, Inflammation and UlcerA
tion, Falling and Dlsplacements, and the consequent
Spinal Weakness, and is particularly adapted to the
Change Of life.
N VIII dissolve and expel tnmors from the uterus in
an early stage of development The tendency to
eerous humorsthercs checked very speedily by its
removes fantnees hGtulency, destroys oil craving
for'timuants, and relieves weakness OF tho stomach
lt tares Floating, Headaches, Nervous Prostration,
General Debility, seeplossness Depression and Indi
gsstion.
That feeling of bearing down, causing pain, weight
and blackjack is always permanently cured by its
1t twill at atmes and under all circumstances act in
harmony will the laws that govern the female system.
For the curef Kidney Complaints Of either this
Compound is unsurpassed.
LYDIA r. 1INEHAM's VEGETABLE COM.
POUNDS prepared at 23s and 235 Western Avenue,
Lynn, Mass. Pric' 81 Six bottestor S. Sent by mail
in the form Of pills, also in the form of lozenges on
receipt Of price, per box for either Mrs Pinkham
freely answers all letters OF inquiry. Send for pamph
let Address as abSve Mention this Paper.
Ne family should 10 without LYDIA (. PINKHAM's
LIVER PILLS. They constipation bileusnsas
and torpidity Of the liver. rs cents per box
AS- Sold by all Druggists. ia
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
Shrewduess and Ability.

Hop Bitters, SO freely advertised in all the
papers, secular and religious, are having q
large sale, and are supplanting all other medi-
cines. There is no denying the virtues of the
Hop plant, and the proprietors of these Bitters
have shown great shrewdness and ability in
compromising Btters whose virtues are SO
palpable to every ones observation.-Eran
Af and Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

The Country Gentleman says: ''Hens
seldom pay their expenses after they are
three years old" The failure cannot be
ascribed to lack of effort on their part,
for they scratch as hard to get along
then as they ever did.-DetroM Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

THE fairest faces are sometimes marred by
myriads of pimples, and markings of letter
or freckles, which are readily removed by
popular toilet dressing, known as DR.. Ben
sons Skin Cure. Even scrofulous ulcers yield
to it. Dr. Benson's Celery and Chamomile
Pills have a wide reputation as the best, safest
and cheapest remedy extant, for all nervous
diseases and headaches
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
A rooI1sH old Woman heinr one avian

A FOOLISH old woman, being one evening
at party, was greatly at loss for something
to say. At length she ventured to inquire Of
gentleman who sat next her whether his
mother had any children. The gentleman
politely pointed out the absurdity of her in
quiry. 81 beg pardoa," exclaimed the old
lady, perceiving her mistake; don't you Gun
derstand me. l wish to inquire whether your
grandmother had any children.''
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

Bill More, of the Augusta Neo0s,
has devoted his life to breaking down
the superstition that hangs about the
number thirteen. He has Room thirteen
at the hotel, wears number thirteen
shoes, is engaged to thirteen girls, and
smokes thirteen cigars day Chicago
Mems
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

OLD Slobson was raking in the front yard
yesterday when he noticed boy gazing
through the picket fence in most earnest
manner. what are you doing" asked the
old man. watching the Rake's Progress"
replied the boy, as he lodged just In time
Rochester Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

Cincinnati has man who compels
his wife to use glue for hair pins. He
does not mean to have his eyes put out.
-CSnct3anatt Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

AN eminent scientist says that when o lady
cannot sit down without her nose becoming
red, it shows that there is imperfect circula-
ton of the blood caused by tight lacing
Same with gentlemen. A red nose is sure
sign Of tightness somewhere.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

WRITE to Mrs. Lydia E. Pinkham 233 West
ern Avenue, Lynn, Mass, for names of ladies
that have been restored to perfect health by
the use of her Vegetable Compound. 1t is
positive cure for the most stubborn cases of
female weakness
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

A TENNESSEE negro ate two raw mackerel.
two dozen hard boiled eggs, and drank two
buckets of water. Make him sicka Oh, no !
He wanted more. You see he was week do
ing it.-BoSton Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

DIR. PIERoE's "Pellets,' or sugar-coate6
granues-the original little liver pills."
(beware Of limitations cure sick and bilious
headache cleanse the stomach and bowels, and
purify the blood. To get genuine, see Dr.
Pieree's signature and portrait on Government
stamp rs cents per vial, by druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

"Do YOU admire the principles Of Jeffer-
sonl" asked an enthusiastic politician of a
society friend. 81 really don't know much
about his principles" was the reply, "but he
plays RIP Van Wrinkle superbly. "--Pitts-
burgh Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

A SLIP OF THE TONGUE: She Encouraging
ly): "Your step suits mine exactly" He
nervously): $50 glad to hear you say SO;
know I'm such bad Walter. "-Judy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

AT the annual session of the National Acad-
envy Of Sciences in Washington, Theodore Gill
read paper on 1.-THE Development of Chi
ropterygium from the Icthopterigium." There
was not a dry eye In the house.-NorriStosOs
Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

RYAN the pugllist, is fond of ''Pinafore,n
1t is said. We cannot believe this, as he has
shown no desire recently to face Sullivans
music-The Score
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

"OH, for a better ha1tl'' said the sorrowing
widower when he found counterfeit fifty
cent piece among his change.-CdnlbridQe
Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

II you would retain the love of your affl.
anced, young man, do not permit her to IN
veigle you into an ice-cream saloon. If you
do q GOODNESS will soon exist between you.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

CUSTOMER" Give me some fish," Waiter
-"What will you take sir, bluetish" Gus
tomer-"It makes no difference; am color
blind n-Puck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

tB- In the Diamond Dyes more colorng is
given Tor locents than in any Is or 25-cent dyes,
and they give faster and more brilliant colors
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

4" A doubtful friend is worse than GER
tain enemy" And rice versa a certain friend
is infinitely better than doubtful enemy.
Thus kidney-Wort is an incomparably better
friend to the human race than whole cata-
logues full of doubtful nostrums. 1t is an I'M
falling remedy for that tormenting disease,
piles. 1t moves the bowels gently and freely,
and thus removes the cause. Do not fail to
try it faithfully either in dry or liquid form.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

TYNDALL's theory that heat is simply mo-
ton In another form must be true. Strike
piece of iron and it becomes hot. Strike
man and he Immediately boils over. There
is, however, one exception to the rule, Strike
a warm friend for o short loan and he at once
becomes as cold as an iceberg. Philadelpht0
MepS, ...
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

REDDING's Russia Salve is unequaled for
chilbains, chapped hands, frost bites etc. Try it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

~ THINK the goose has the advantage Of
you," said lady to an inexpert boarder who
was carving. Guess 1t has, mum-in age"
WINS the whitening retort.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

WHEN murderer is reprieved twenty min
utes before the performance is to take place, a
playful way to put it is, that he "skipped the
rope, n-TerdS iSittip0s,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

BUcHUrA1BA." Quick, complete cure, all
annoying Kidney Diseases. 81 at Druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
Suicide Made Easy.

Let your liver complaint take its own course
and DON'T take DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery Sold by druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

A GENTLEMAN who was asked for his mar
riage certificate quietly took off his hat and
pointed to a bald spot. The evidence was
conclusive
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

Miss DICKINSON is a noble-hearted woman,
say what they will. She is always ready to
take mans part-BoSton Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

IT is sad astronomical fact that during
the terrible thunder storm the other night
the milky way became sour-N. Y. Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

"CAN you firt fan?' asked coquette of
her partner. "No,'' he replied, 81 can not !;
but can fan a firt."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

'RoUGH ON RATS" Clears out rats, mice,
flies, reaches, bed-bugs, ants, vermin. 15c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

WHY would coal dealers make good lawyers2
Because they know all about coke and little
ton.-Cdm6ridge Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

TRY the new brand, "spring Tobacco"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20
DaV. 0! . New Era.

Ditson b Co. make a special feature Of Sunday
School Song Books and can safely commend the thr.e
new ones which they publish this season Their com
pliers practical workers in the Sunday School, and
with previous publications have been extremely sue
hn,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-05-20

WHEN WAITING TO ADVBRTKSRR@.
please say vos Satc the AdUOrttsesse ems
Sss ehSS Napor.
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DR.. Y. G. THOMPSON. Of the firm Of Thomp-
son, George Il CO., wholesale druggist, calves
ton. Texas, says that to his own personal
knowledge English Female Bitters is most
wonderful medicine for the cure Of chronic
female co1nIl3aints. He knew Of a case in
resisted all medical aid from the profession.
She was induced to try the Bitters and COM
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recorded all over the country and no female
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female regulator it has no equal, for married
and single.
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October 4tll, lSS2,
and closes July A, 1888.
II I'LL INSTRUCTION BY AN ABLE
I and experienced faculty in the usual
collegiate studies. Cadets will have choice
of four courses-Classioal, Scientific, Aeri-
cultural aud Mechanical. No tuition ice
is charged. There is an annual fee of $40
Total charges for Board, etc. in the Uuiver-
sity. $50 per month.
Cadets npon entering the University, be-
fore being assigned to quarters or classed.
and every three months thereafter, shall
present to the President the Treasurel's re-
ceipt for months fees in advance Cadets
shall be required to purchase their own text
books, and must provide themselves with
uniform and under-clothing.
For further information, address,
WM. PRESTON JOHNSON, President.
Baton Rouge, La. August l, 1882.