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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
Fertilizing Fruit Trees.

1t appears at first sight q strange
practice to root prune with a view to
check luXuriant growth and then to
manure the soil to encourage the tree
to recover its strength by the applica-
ton of a fertili2ing agent. But this is
the practice that many excellent cult
vators have found it eXpedient to adopt
where root-pruning has been carried
out. The explanation is that root-prun-
ing properly performed only sewers the
largest roots and it is acknowledged
that these large roots are only useful
in promoting an undue luxuriance in
the branches, which, in the case of trees
with a limited fruit-bearing surface, is
not desired and therefore their removal
is necessity. But anything that will
promote the formation of 1ibrOus roots
within reasonable distance of the sur
face is essential to promote fruitfulness
For this purpose many have found. in
dealing with soil that is not naturally
rich, that it is necessary to apply Il
dressing of farm-yard manure over the
roots to encourage them to increase in
number and extend in usefulness.
Very much depends upon the char
acter of the soil and the way in which it
is treated. When the soil is good and
deep, and manure is freely applied to it
for the use of vegetable crops grown
near the trees, no surface manuring
will be required But in the case of
gardens where a space is set apart for
fruit trees of this form, and where no
manure is applied for the use of other
crops, it is often necessary to give the
trees the benefit of layer of manure
on the roots Immediately after the root
pruning is completed. The proper way
to apply the dressing is to remove four
or five inches of the soil over the roots
and then lay the manure on them,
placing the soil back again on the top
Of it. Unless the soil is very poor and
the growth weak, once in three years
will be often enough to apply the dress
ing. But in an extreme case it may be
applied annually. In our own case, in
one part of the garden where the soil is
not very good, we find it necessary to
take notice of the growth of trees, and
if we find any of them not quite so Wig
orous as they should be, we apply the
manure oftener than on the better
ground where the growth is of average
vlgor. English Gardener.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
A Woman Who Could Keep a Secret.

Miss Elizabeth Richards, member
of the Orthodox Friends meeting and
a native of this city, who died at her
home in Wilmington on Monday at an
advanced age, conducted a private
school in Philadelphia for twenty-five
years. She then opened school in
Wilmington, where She was engaged in
her educational profession for a con-
tinuous period of fifty-four years, re-
firing nearly five years ago The great
est secret of her life was her age, and
this she never told any one, always
avoiding the question when asked. On
her death-bed, a few hours before she
died, she refused to reveal the number
of years she had lived, and destroyed
all evidences Of the date of her birth.
1t is asserted by one who was familiar
with her and who attended her school.
that she was l0j years old. -R9iiadeL-
phid Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
Horizontal Wall Papers.

An English decorator makes the fol
lowing suggestions with regard to wall
papers: Il think it would be a great
advantage and a novelty to print all
the papers horizontally, as well as the
borders. 1t requires very great care
and precision to get the filling paper
perfectly upright, and if the first length
hung at the beginning of long wall,
say twenty feet, should be the least out
OF perpendicular, scarcely visible
under the plum line, it would make a
difference easily discernible at the other
end. In set pattern, especially, it is
necessary to hang the dado border all
around the room to certain mark or
pattern in the filing paper. The plan
| adopt besides hanging the filling pa
per perfectly upright, is to draw hor-
izontal line around the room about two
feet down from the cornice, in order
that | might prove the uprightness of
the filling by getting certain mark in
the pattern on the line throughout, as
well us matching on the vertical edge.
BY hanging the filing paper horizon
tally, accuracy may be obtained in an
easier and more perfect manner. In
designing filling paper for the pur-
pose 1t perhaps may be found necessa.
ty to give a different character to tbss
which is hung yerticallU."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
FARM AND PRESIDE.

Bee hives should be raised occa-
sionally in the winter, and the dead
bees and dirt swept out. -Erchange
If potatoes are to be cooked in
their jackets, a coarse cloth put into
the water to rub them with, not only
makes them cleaner, but saves time
and the handS.-Iroy Times.
The want of pure and fresh water
accounts in many instances for the lack
of eggs during the winter season.
Fowls require constant supply of
water, and without it will not lay
Prairie Farmer.
Feeding baby: Young mothers
may not be aware that if the point of
the spoon be held against the roof of
the mouth it is almost impossible for
the child either to choke or eject the
fuid.-Ihe Household.
An exchange recommends the fol
lowing as an unfailing remedy for
''splint in horses: Take oil of amber,
oil of spike, spirits of turpentine, equal
quantity of each. Apply twice a day
and grease with little lard.
Sauce for Game or Poultry: Put
into stewpan and set on slow fire q
quarter ola pint of vinegar, three table
spoonfuls OF olive oil. bunch of sweet
herbs, and spice to taste. Add to the
whole some good gravy, and serve hot.
Boston Globe.
The fact has long been well known
that wood ashes placed in kegs or
wooden boxes and set in wooden out
houses, have set the buildings on fire,
even many hours afterward. Hence the
Importance of putting such ashes in
iron vessels, and of storing in buildings
of masonry.
1t is, the american CultiUator says,
a fact that the wheat crop in some of
the older States is now twice and often
three times as large per acre as it was
fifteen years ago. 1t ascribes this i'm
provement largely to the buying of
superphosphates and other commercial
fertilizers.
Soda water: For the syrup take
two pc unds sugar, two ounces tartar
ic acid; over this pour three pints boil
ing water. When cool add whites of
three eggs beaten stiff, one-half cup of
flour stirred very smoothly in eggs,
one-half ounce Wintergreen or other
tiayoring. Put two tablespoonfuls of
this syrup in glass. fill nearly full of
water, then add one-half teaspoon of
soda.-DetroH Post.
Lovers of that sturdy old New
England dish, baked beans, may be
glad to know of new wrinkle in
preparing it, suggested by Mr.. Phil
brick in the NCW England Farmer. 81
believe" he says, IF people generally
knew what a delicious dish celery
makes with common baked beans, there
would be a larger sale for it. Chop up
the celery fine and mix it with the baked
beans; season with vinegar and mustard
to taste; you will call for a second plate
of it every time"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

Messrs. Francis Newberry G Son, Lon
don, England, established for 125 years,
write: AS a testimonial from one of the
old st drug-housas in Great Britain, re-
specting your household remedy, will no
doubt be of interest to you, we are pleased
to make the statement that we have sold
st. Jacobs Oil with satisfaction to the pub
lie for several years, and that owing to the
extraordinary merits of the article, the de-
mand is continually increasing, and that
we have heard of many favorable reports
regarding its great virtue as pain curing
remedy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

Rev. H. H. Fairall, D. D., editor of the
Io1od Methodist, says editorially, in the
I'VE have tested the merits of Ely's Cream
Balm, and believe that, by thorough
course OF treatment, it will cure almost ev-
cry case OF catarrh. Ministers, as a class,
are afflicted with head and throat troubles,
and catarrh seems more prevalent than
ever. We cannot recommend Ely's Cream
Balm too highly" Not liquid nor snuff.
Applied to the nostrils with the finger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

G3 Quantity and Quality. In the Dia.
mond Dyes more coloring is given than in
any known dyes, and they give faster and
more brilliant coiors. 10c at all druggists.
Wells, Richardson e. Co., Burlington, Vt.
Sample Card, 80 colors, and book of direc-
tons Tor &c stamp.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
Cured CIergymen.

Rev. l.. S. Caultan, of Circleville, Kan
sas, says; Dir. Warner, your White Wine
of Tar Syrup las been in my family and
found to be all aHd even more than you
claim of it. 1t is a speedy cure for all
Throat and Lung diseases.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

BELIEVE Swift's Specific has saved my
life. | had virtually lost use of the upper
part of my body and my arms from the
poisonous effects of large cancer on my
neck, from which had suffered for twenty
years. S: S. S. has relieved me of all sore
ness, and the poison is being forced out of
my system. will sooa be we'll.
w. r. ROBINSON, Davis be orc, Ga.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
A Messenger OF Health.

Sent free to sufferers from nervous,
chronic and blood diseases, brain and heart
affections, nervous debility, etc. 1t tells of
wonderful cures effected by DR.. SCOTS Coca,
Beef and Iron, with Phosphorus. Sold by
druggists; IL. DR.. Scott, Kansas City, Mo.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
"Symmes' Hole"

Americas Symmes seems to have fully
inherited his fathers idea of the "hol-
low earth, " together with fair share
of the old gentleman's persistence in
keeping it before the people. He is
now in Ohio explaining the hypothesis
and all the new discoveries which he
deems proofs in affirmation. That his
points should be more clearly compre-
hended he has presented them through
the columns of the Cincinnati CONNER
CiGL Gazette. ut seems" he says,
''that they have not heard of the ex-
plOrations of Professor Nordenksiold,
Captain Virgins and Seabaum, and
Captain futile, who, after seing that
Captain Hall had pushed his way
through the ice up to within sixty-four
measured miles of the open Polar sea,
when his ice master, Captain Budding
ton, would not let the Polaris 90 any
further, but compelled Hall to go into
winter quarters, they concluded to try
and push their steamers through the
ice, and if possible get up to 81 degrees
16 seconds, as Hall did, and then they
would go on and see what discoveries
they could make by going on.
Everyone succeeded and went on
just because they could, as there was
no ice in the way, and to their utter
establishment found that they had passed
the magnetic pole Gas laid down in the
Symmes theory and found themselves
going south into the hollow of the earth.
They went on, as no impeachment pre-
sented itself, until they found timbered
country, rich soil and a people (pre-
cisely what the Symmes theory said
would be the case). They describe the
people as being 'darkish in hue, black
hair and whiskers, Roman noses and
speaking Hebrew. If they are not the
lost tribes of Israel that Second Esdras
says went up the Euphrates to the
north and dwelt in land where never
man dwelt before, where did these
people come from or who can they be?
Chose people begged and pleaded
with the explorers to open up commu-
nication between them and us, as they
had gold in plenty, wheat in great
abundance, furs Of every variety, guam
titles of ivory, as the mastodon and ell
ephant stalk at large through their
country and are killed for their ivory.
Captain Virgins and Seabaum took
ride on horseback through the country,
and say they saw fax, hides, wool, furs
of every variety, ivory, iron ore very
rich, copper mines and ten or twelve
gold mines where they dig gold by the
ton" Is not this country and people
worth making adesperate etfortto com
municate WITH"
Il have pretty fair prospects of get
ting up an expedition to go and find
this country and people, and am in
communication with Captain Tyson,
who was with Captain Hall, to know
the cost of the outfit, as he has given
his consent to command the vessel, and
Henry Clay, of Kentucky, and myself
will accompany the expedition"
1t is said that the buffalos have
come north of the Missouri River, in
Montana ond tba Indiana lil1aJ aloyra,,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

Wells, Ri harrison & Co.'s Improved
Butter Color will be found to be the only
oil color that will; not become rancid. Test
it and you will prove it. 1t will not color
the butter-milk; it gives the brightest color
of any made, aud is the strongest and
therefore the cheapest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

Among the emigrants at Castle
Garden the other day were five chubby
children, ranging from four to twelve
years, who had come from Ireland I'M
Each OF the quartet was
labeled ITO be left till called for. )"
Their parents, who came to this country
q year age, called for them the moment
they arrived. -NeW York Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS was one of the
first men to ego West. TEXAS Siftinqs.

"Both Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable
Compound and Blood Purifier are prepared
at 233 and 235 Western Avenue, Lynn,
Mass. Price of either, IL. Six bottles for
50. Sent by mail i'll the form of pills, or of
lozenges, on receipt of price, 81 per box for
either. Mrs. Pinkham freely answers all
letters of inquiry. Inclose &c stamp. Send
for pamphlet. Mention this paper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

A MOLE on the nose is said to indicate
that man will be a greattraveler. A corn
on the toe indicates that he will get others
to do his travelling as much as possible
Burlington Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

A BUFFALO girl has already scored a leap
year victory. She proposed to her young
man that he propose, and-he proposed
Buffalo IN. " NeloS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

No, INDEED" said Mrs. Parvenu; emo,
l don't think she's fine-looking woman,
at all. She may have nice eyes, but, mer-
ey on me, she's got no physic! "-BOSt0n
Transcript
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

SUDDEN CHANGES OF WEATHER are pro.
ductiye of Throat Diseases, Coughs, Colds,
etc. Effectual relief is found in the use Of
Browns BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

OUT West the cellar is the place to 60 in
time of cyclones, and when man has
barrel of cider in the cellar it's surprising
how many times a day he thinks a cyclone
is coming.-BOStOR Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

J. w. GRAHAM, Wholesale Druggist, of
Austin, Tex, wri tes:-I have been hand
ling DR.. VIM HALLS BALsAM FOR THE LUNGS
for the past year, and have found it one of
the most salable medicines 1 have ever had
for Coughs, Colds and Consumption.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

IF there is one time more than another
when woman should be entirely alone, it
is when a full line of clothes comes down
in the mud.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

WHEN asked what she had for dinner,
she replied "cold tongue" And he
Judged by her manner that there would be
some of it left for SUPPER Chicago Her.
MD -9 ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
Walnut Leaf Hair Restorer

Is entirely different from all others. It is
as clear as water, and as its name indicates
is a perfect Vegetable Hair Restorer. 1t
will Immediately free the head from dan
druff, restore gray hair to its natural color,
and produce a new growth where it has
fallen off. 1t does not in any manner af-
feet the health, which sulphur, Sugar of
Lead and Nitrate of Silver preparations
have done. 1t will change light or faded
hair in few days to a beautiful glossy
brown. Ask your druggist for it. Each bot
tie is warranted. BENTON, MYERS & Co.,
Wholesale Agents, Cleveland, Ohio, and
G. N. CRITTENToN, New. York.
reason why suicides want to get riddle life.
Boston transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

"I'M afraid, Bridget, that we will not
be able to live together any longer" "An'
sure, mum, where is it ye'd be goin'?"-M
Y. NelUS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

GAM that's the pillar of Hercules?' she
said, adjusting her silver spectacles. "Gra-
ciousl what's the rest of his bed-clothes
like, l wonderful Cincinnati Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

SPEAKING of the matter Of close observa.
ton, did it ever occur to you that women
are clothes observers ?-NelC HaueR Reals
Ter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

Young man, try to cultivate a hunted
look. Then people will think you're hound
ed to death by leap-year proposals.-B0S-
ton Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar
II timely used prevents galloping consump-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

Mex wear light straw-hats in summer be-
cause they are not felt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

1t is hard to believe that man was cured
of a Kidney disease after his body was
swollen as big as a barrel and he had been
given up as incurable and lay at deaths
door. Yet such a cure was accomplished
by Kidney Wort in the person of NJ. NJ.
Devereaux, of Ionia, Mich, who says:
" After thirteen of the best doctors in De-
troit had given me up, was cured by Kid
ney-Wort. | want every one to know what
a boon it is"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

A HEALTH journal tells its readers How
to take cold" What most of us want to
know is how to let go of Rehabilitation
Hdlckeye,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

A WARM day for the ladies-Fry day.
N. Y. Nail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

THE short, hacking cough, which leads to
Consumption, is cured by Piso's Cure.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

The man who hath no music in his soul
The chap who wears rubber boots.-M
y Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

A TENOR singer can always secure hall
easier than basso, because he can go
higher.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

If afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

A SIGN in Cleveland reads: " Ice Kream
Sallune," which is probably the worst
cold spell of the season. Chicago Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

KILLED at Spelling Bee " is the head.
ing of sensational item going the rounds.
People will persist in wrestling with the
words that are too hard for them.-,N Y
Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

MR. OLIVER MYERS, of Ironton, o., says: "Sd-
marian NeTuine cured me of general debility"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

COLD feet-two feet of snow.-Detroit
Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

ga FRIEND is a second self" but some
men wobble along without duplication
N. Y. Graphic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

at quiets the patient, and ultimately cures
him." A late eneomium on Samaritan Nerptne.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

HURRY, mammal" said little innocent
with cut finger, "it's leaking"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01

1t is said that the buffalos have
come north of the Missouri River, in
Montana, and the Indians killed eleyen
hundred in one day not far from the
mouth of the Musselsheu.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
GQNSIIMlPT ION

have pOsCveIemody for the above disease; By its
use thousands of of the worst nd and OF long
standing have been cured. Indeed strong my faith
in its efficacy that will send TWO BOrTL S FREE, to-
gether with VALUABLE TREATISE on this disease, to
any sufferer. Give Express and p. O. address,
DIR. y. A. SLOCUM, III Pearl ST., New l0rk
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
Something for ali the Preacbers.

LAWN tennis is popular game. but it is
played out, all the same.-N. O. Picayune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-03-01
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@Quantity and Oualit
San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1884-05-08
Have You Asked Your Physician About

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