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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30
SOWING BLUEGRASS.
The Plan Adopted by Robert Mitchell, tn

The Plan Adopted by Robert Mitchell, the
voted Inuia"~ >sr'outU~-.-.-s
Twill give you my plan of sowin g
bluegrass, but first give you the Ken
lucky plan, as told by several Ken
ky farmers at National meeting
held at Lexington some years ago.
One old gentleman said that he mixed
his bluegrass seed with dirt, and in
February when the ground and
weather were both suited to work, he
sowed his blue grass. Another one
said that he mixed his seed with leachy
ashes, and sowed it in that way when
the ground and weather were right
After several had given the r ideas of
seeding bluegrass, | had to give them
my way, which is as follows: l got
some thirty bushels of extra cleaned
seed; then went to the saw-mill and
rot a load of saw dust | spread a
layer of saw dust on the barn floor,
.hen ten bushels of bluegrass seed,
then another layer of saw dust. and so
on until the blue grass seed was all
used up. | then took rake and mixed
it thoroughly. When done mixing, |
shoveled all into the wagon and drove
to the field and went to work sowing,
as my hand would hold, of the saw
dust and bluegrass Seed and spread
ing it like sowing oats by hand, aiming
to put two bushels of seed to the acre,
or at least bushel and a half to the
acre.
The advantage of using saw-dust
over dirt to mix with is, first, it is
much lighter to carry, and the saw
dust being about the same buoyancy
as the blue grass Sc ID, the seed would
stick to the saw-dust, which gave a
ton to sowing dirt, besides the weight,
was that when you throw your hand
full out to spread it. the dirt being
much heavier than the bluegrass seed,
would spread off by itself aud not car
ry the seed along with it.
Should you not get the amount of
seed you desire to put on the acre the
first time of sowing, you can easily go
over the ground second time by 60
ing crossways of the way you went
first. The amount of saw dust you use
is not particular, but to begin with as
an experiment, would advise you to
take three bushels of saw-dust and mix
twenty-one pounds of bluegrass seed
with IT, then measure off an acre as
near as you can, and try how evenly
you can spread the three bushels OF
saw-dust and twenty-one pounds OF
bluegrass seed on that acre. By the
time you have done this, you have
learned about how to proportion your
eed and sawdust, so as to give you an
wen spread on the field you want to
sow Cor. Indiana Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30
Salt Rheum

Is the most common of all skin diseases and is Oft
en- exceedingly disagreeabe. The skin becomes
dry and hot, grows red and rough and often breaks
into painful cracks while small watery pimples ap-
pear in great numbers, discharging a thin sticky
fluid, causing intense itching. Hoods Sarsaparilla
has wonderful power over this disease. 1t purifies
the blood and expels the humor and the skin heals
without scar.
"Ihad salt rheum over nearly my entire body. II
Is impossible to describe my sufferings. When be
gan to take Hoods Sarsaparilla the disease began
to subside the watery pmples with their agonizinG
itch and pain disappeared, and now / am cured
LYMAN ALLEN, No. Chicago, Ill.
"Isuffered from wakefulness and low spirits, and
also had eczema on the back OF my head and neck
which was very annoying. 1 took one bottle o
Hoods Sarsaparilla. and have received so much
benefit that 1 very grateful and am always
glad to speak good word for Hoods Sarsaparilla.n
MRS. ]. S. SNYDER, Pottsville, Pa,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

The root of tree recently dug up
in the city of Richmond, Va, was found
to have grown around short piece of
lead pipe. The pipe was in good con-
dition and ran through the center of
the root, which was nearly fifteen
inches in circumference.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

lis said that lady's standing in socie-
ty can easily be determined by her dress
stthe breakfast-table; an expensive, snowy
costume indicating that the wearer has not
yet learned the proprieties. But no one
if her loveliness is as apparent by day
light as at the hops. Perfect beauty is
never the attendant of disease; above all,
iof those diseases peculiar to women, and
(which find a ready cure in Dr. Pierce's
i"Favorite Prescription" Price reduced
to one dollar. By druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

HsUVE al Other earthIy Ills,
hate the big, old-fashioned pills;
By slow degrees they downward wend,
And oftp pause, or upward tend;
With sub discomfort are they fraught,
Their god effects amount to naught.
Now, Dr.Pierce prepares pill
That justexactly fills the bill
A Pellet, ather, that is all
A fieasan Purgative, and small;
just try item as you feel their need,
You'll fndthat speak truth, indeed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

This has been poor season for in
sects, according to the New York State
Entomologist, ]. A. Lintner. He says
that not nearly as many are to be found
this year as last.-N Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

"A bank messenger who carries the
bank wallet in his chip pocket on
the platform Of horse-cai should be
sent to some convenient. infant school
for a hile.--Phiiadeiphia Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

REV FATHER MAHoNY, Dean officiating
for the Archbishop, St Mary's Cathedral,
Sydney, N. S. W., pronounces st. Jacobs
Oil the greatest of all pain-cures.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

just before the train that took
Geronimo East went through Deming,
a great number of the bold, bad cow
boys gathered at the depot. They were
telling everybody what they were going
to do with the old heather as soon rs
he showed up. They we're going to gil
him SO full of holes that his frame
wouldn't make SITTER but when the
train did finally pull in they took
good look-at the noted murderer. and
then walked away.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

THE name of the new Chinese Ambassa-
dor is Lin. To ask is Mr. Lin in!'' may
be taken as an insnuation that he used to
wash and iron it.-Chicdqo Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

CnrcMo women never argue. They put
their foot down, and that covers the whole
ground-N Y. Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

You often hear woman say: "There's
no use talking; but she doesn't think so
Just the same.-NeW Haven Neps.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

UNLESS mans got plenty of money or
O w1fewho can cook, eating's a nuisance.
San fts0lecisco Chronicle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

WHEN a couple is about to elope, the
young man asks: "Does your mother know
your route ?n-N 0. Picdyune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

GLENN'sSulphur Soap purifies and beau
tlhes the kin. Hills Hair and Whjsker
Dye. blaclor brown, SOC.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

The Governor of North Carolina to the
Governor ofSouth Carolina-Shake Mo-
con Telegraph
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

AN earthquake is not like other trouble.
" wont pIOy over --S1n Fran -isco ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

IHE aacielts could beat US to death
palntingPictures; but look at our frames |
Chicago Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

HALLS Hir Remover never fails to check
:alllng OF tie hair. Gives universal salts
faction.
AS aremeg for throat and lung troubles.
We recommend Ayers Cherry Pectoral.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

IT'S pretty hard luck. In summer we
have horse-1ies; and then again in winter
snow flies Barlington Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

FAT old lady Tin dry-goods store)-'1
will look at your dress goods" Clerk
"Yes, maam. Something in double
width ?n-Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

ALTHOUGH your doctor may say you owe
your life to him, he will not take it in set
Element of his bill.-Ihe Critic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

THERE Railways crewel work to be done
and da1ntyfngers delight in doing it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

CHICAGO girl Ito young shepherdess)
my dear, I've been wading, and forgot to
bring my button-hook along. Would you
ohlige me with your crook 2"-Iid- BITS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

Mr.. CHESTNUT sends us word that Lieu
tenant Hem is an on-nest man. Thanks
-WaStington Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

JUDGISG from the tightness of the arti.
Gle it isn't every girl who can laugh in her
sleeve nowadays. dorchester Post E1preSS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

a LOWELL barber is called the May fowt
by his boss because he's the fastest cutie
in the shop. -LotoeU Citizen.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

Remedy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

"A Brockville CAM citizen, agee
ninety-seven years, has never rode Di
the ars.-M0ntreGL Witness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

The best cogh medicine is Piso's Cur
for Consumption. Sold every where. 25t
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

THERE are not SO many fellows wanting
the earth now since its racked.-PhiladeL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30
AsovE all other earthly ills.

:. ZONE @a one says: 'tMoney is close.n Crab
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

"WLL the coming woman marry7" asks
a contemporary. Better ask her and find
ont
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

IHE amenities Of a minister's position
are very urbrous-IHerchant Trageler,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

DoN'T fail to read ad. of McMullen Wow
en- Wire Fence Co. Name this paper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

If affiictedawith Sore Eyes use DR.. Isaac
Ihompson's Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

;, A STATUE becomes smaller when it rains:
it is statue we
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

MOVES in tie best society-a fan.-Rart-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-10-30

tack.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-22
Baking Powder Tramps.

The danger to the public health from the
indiscriminate use of the many lime and
alum baking powders of commerce has
been so fully exposed that everybody de-
sires to avoid them. AS ''forewarned Is
fOrearmed," hOusekeepers will thank US
for apprising them OF the special efforts at
present being made to dispose OF such
powders in this vicinity.
The prOprietOrs OF some or the worst OF
these powders are now going from house
70 house. trying by means OF trick, or so
called test, with heat and water to show
that their article is as good is the ROYAL
Baking Powder, making the comparison
with this brand because everybody recOg-
nizas 1t TO be absolutely pure and whole
some, The object. Of course, being TO sup
ply their own goods in place Of the Royal,
when hOusske pefs have for so many
years relied upon to puff up the morning
biscuit, and 10 make the light, palatabie,
and wholesome roll, cake, and pastry for
which it il famous.
The housekeeper will do well TO be on
her guard against these baking powder
tramps. Every intelligent person knows
that any goods peddled from house to
house in this manner, or that are given
away in samples, or sought TO be intro
duced by secretly traducing the character
reliable, have no merits OF their own, and
have failed 10 lind purchasers through le-
climate means.
We are informed, as matter OF fact,
that one OF thesetramps Is trying 10 in
troduce a powder that has been found by
the government chemist 10 be 1l.S5 per
cent. lime, while the other peddles DOW
der that il 20 per cent. alum-one a pow
erful caustic, the other corrosive pol
son.
No such tricks or jugglery will be apt
TO deceive any intelligent person. The
housekeeper who has used her Royal Bak-
ing Powder ever since she discarded
cream OF tartar and soda, SHOWS more
about its qualities than all the tramps in
the country can teach her. The crucial
test to which she has put the Royal Bak-
ing Powder-the test OF actual and sue
cesslul work in the preparation Of pure
and wholesome food, under which il has
never failed--is entirely satisfactory 10
her. She has always had "gOod luck"
with il In making hight, sweet, ana dell
cious bread, biscuit and cake, and has
placed it, TO stay, atthe head Of her house
Keeping favorites. She knows that IL has
been officially approved by the govern
ment chemists as the best, and we imagine
that the baking powder tramp who at
tempts to supplant its place in her conti-
denoe will findthis bad year for his
business.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-22
WONDERS OF THE TELEPHONE.
MIR. Turnbun, of Baltimore, Proposes to
Talk Through the Ocean Cable.


Mr.. William c. Turnbull, of this city,
has finised a series of experiments to test
his invention Of long distance teIephoning.
He finds that the distance at which tele-
phOning can be prac ticed with his trans
mitter is only limited by the length OF
wire, under favorable conditions. He eX-
poets to get permission very soon to con-
duct a series Of experiments in .telephon-
ing over one OF the Atlantic cables.
London and New York will probably be
the points between which conversations
Will be attempted. Mr.. Turnbull says if
the company will allow him to use a bat
terry of sufficient strength. he has no doubt
but that he can from New York converse
in his ordinary tone of voice with friend
stationed in London. More than this, he
says this telephone is so pure in tone that
any one IN New York could recognize a
friends voice talking to him in London.
Through the same transmitter parties in
New York have recognized the voices of
friends talking to them In Chicago. A
charter for a company TO use the long
distance transmitter and receiver is now
being taken out in New Jersey. He has
applied for patents in England, Germany,
France, Belgium, Austria, Italy, Canada,
Spain, Russia. Applications will be made
IN other countries also.
Mr.. Turnbull IN his receivers uses no
diaphragm. Currents from other wires
in close proximity dOnOt affect them very
much. One of the operators at the Balti-
more Telephone Exchange has had Que of
Mr. TurnbulPs instruments in his house,
between one and two miles from the eX-
change, since last summer. His wife is
delighted with ii, as she can talk to her
husband while lying on the lounge, Or
from any part of the room. A short time
since he said TO his wife, "What music is
that [ hearp' naming the air that was be-
ing PLAYED. She replied, sit is a street
band playing halt a square away
from here" The window was
open and the sound came into
the room OF his dwelling where the In
strument was placed. 1t is said by cleo
tricians that this new telephone will to
some extent revolutionize telegraphlng
Mr. Turnbull began experimenting about
Is months ago. He was led to it by feel
ing there was need for a better tele-
phone. and felt that be bad the power to
construct the required instrument. Prior
to this application and study he had given
electrical subjects comparatively little
attention. He has invented a number of
other things and patented them. Among
these was a compressed air motor forum
ming street cars in 1860.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-22

all in an instant. Some members load
their desks for a speech; some load them
selves. Sometimes three or four desks
give warning Of speeches. They are piled
up with Congressional records, revised
statutes, official reports, newspaper clip
pings, and on top OF all huge rolls Of
manuscript. These are always threaten
ing. When speech is too full of dry
matter to find room inside the orator, and
must be given storage on mis- desk, other
members find it convenient TO be in the
cloak room.
Some members Of experience put all
this material inside their desks, and look
very innocent, as if they were not going
to say much. Then they take out a little
at time. There is great difference in
the bearing of man wnen he is loaded
with speech. His entire manner is
different from the ordinary. Some men,
ordinarily stiff, seem to unlock all their
tastenlngs, while lOOse.jOlnted men get
stlf. ButterwOrth of ONO is one of those
who llmbers up TO speech. For few
moments before be begins he seems to be
engaged IN unlacing himself and timber
ing MS JOINTS, as an athlete who is about
to make wonderful leap. He crouches
low IN bis desk and waits mis- chance. His
lace brightens up, the part gets out Of his
nalr, and one lock falls down on his fore
hCdu' ne StEeLcnSS out MS arms ana legs,
works his shOu lders to see that every
joint is free. and when he gets up to
speak he is like willow. His body re-
spends to every expression, and he hurls
himself at his audience, and there is eX-
preston in every motion.
Last session there WAS man in the
House who used TO walk back and forth
around the semicircle back of the mem
Ders' seats, running els hands through
his nalr, for fifteen or twenty minutes be-
fore making a speech. Some members
walk two or three times past the Speak
er's desk before they try to catch his eye.
Some stand up in their places, clear their
Threats several times, pull up their
sleeves. button their cuffs, feel their tie,
open and shut their desks two or three
times, and then walk down the aisle lit
tie way and say, ''Mr. Speaker" Some
sit and rub their hands. Others do moth
inge particular, but you can tell they
are going to speak by the nervous glapces
they throw up at the Speaker. Some Will
make eyes at the Speaker for half an hour
before trying to catch mis-. You can tell
when some men are gong to speak be-
cause they look frightened. Others you
know are going to talk-because they al
ways do when they get chance.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-22
sPEAKING IN CONGRESS.
How the Members Of the House Give
Warning Of what IS Coming.


From the Washington Star.
The most nervous moment for a new
memer of Congress- is just before he is to
make speech. Many Of the old mem
bers, even, are seized with "stage fright"
The idea that the official reporters have
ears Tor the whole country gives every
Speaker an uncomiortably large audience.
some members are anxious at all times
w get ia the Rec0rj; but these men gen.
orally do not make speeches. Tuey
simply interrupt others 10 ask questions
sometimes very sily Ones--Or 20 make
objections, thus getting their names in
Iht I'ec0W win an appearance OF great
ecuvlty. When he is about to make an
ambitions effort the feeling OF the MEM
nuei may be judged by one watching from
lue gallery. The moment the speech
strikes him yol can tell, and IL Is inter-
esung TO watch 10 spread through mis-
system.
Each man hfs his peculiar way OF 20
lhg about It. You can't tell when RAM
ual or Morrison are going TO speak until
tley are pretty well On toward their re-
marks. Morrison always stands for "A
moment halt way down the second aisle
on the Democmtic side, with hands on
the desks ON ether side. Then be speaks
win deliheratin always taking two or
Inree steps toward the Speaker when
much In earnest. He is always soon
through. Rainfall always speaks from
pehlhd his owi desk, and makes no preli-
nlnary movement. Hewitt is probably
lhe only otherwho speaks entirely With
'ut warning. He-io OF like powder
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-22
SateenS /!
SateenS |!

The balance OF those well-known bargain
lot Sateens will be closed out at the follow
ing figures. II you want a dress no such
chance will come, perhaps, again in a life
time:
One lot New Pattern sateen, fine quality, l5c
yard; worth nc,
One lot New Pattern Sateen. fine quality, zoe
yard; sold elsewhere at pc.
One lot New Pattern Sateen. due quality, 22c
"a ward: sod elseWhrr at S5c.
PFC Dress Ginghams THIS WEEK only Sl4c.
Fulllin inducements in NansooE, Checks.
Victoria Lawns Colored Persian Lawns and
Mulls, Spanish Work. White Novelties. Ba-
tistes. and handsome Stripes and Plads in
White Goods.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-22
BETTEk THAN BASE BAH.
An Errorless DueiIlnG Contest Near
Paris.
From The Mem YORK Herald.

From the Neao York He~ald.
PARIS, April 1S.-The writ to stay pro-
ceedings issued by the Paris tribunals and
served upon NJ. ThomegueiX at the insti-
CATION of NJ. Tavernier, in order to pre-
vent duel with NJ. Magnier, proved ines-
fective. Messrs. Magnier IL Thomeguelx
managed to battle the complicated ma
chinery of French Justice, and mad their
duel after all at a late hour yesterday AT
ternOon in the Forest OF st. German. The
fight commenced at a secluded spot in the
forest, but an old woman who was gather
ing chiecOry informed the gamekeepers,
who, just as the swords crossed, appeared
on the scene in full uniform. The com
batants. the seconds and the surgeons
managed 10 escape to their carriages, and
drove at full gallop five miles to another
secluded spot.
HARD FOUGHT ENCOUNTER.
The fight then began in earnest, both do
ing their best to kill each other. NJ Tho
megeuix forced the fighting and gained
ground inch by inch, but with no advan-
tage. as NJ. Magnier fought beautifully,
his skill equalling his teats in the cele.
brated Sunday morning fencing exhibit
tiOns at the Elysee Palace in the presence
OF President GreYy and the Dauphin OF
the Republic, NJ. W ilson. NJ. Magnier GER
talnly showed no funk this time, as with
clenched teeth ard ewes fixed upon those
OF his adversary he beat M. ThOmegueiX
slowly back. The sword play Of both was
almost perfection.
TOO MUCH ZEAL.
Suddenly NJ. Magnier, seeing an OPEN
ing, thrust savagey at NJ. ThomeQueix's
abdomen, but the latter's iron wrist beat
aside the sword point just as it was
touching him on vial mart NJ Vhomp-
gueiX returned the thrust, and NJ. Mag
nier drew back his arm in such a way as
10 leave no doubt Of what had happened.
"Stopl" cried one Of the seconds; "Mon-
seur, you are bit, are you nOtW coup
was the low response. M. ThOmegueix
then turned toward his seconds with "a
look Of satisfaction.
CALM THOUGH WOUNDED.
NJ. Magnier was pale but his hand did
not tremble, although midway between
the wrist and the elbow. On the inside Of
the forearm. "A dark blue spot showed
where the blade had entered. The point
OF the sword had gone clean TO the bone.
The gentlemen looked at each other
grayely. lit is impossible for the fight
to continue" said all the seconds. The
doctors agreed, and the "proces yerbalv
was drawn up. 81. Magnier's wound 10
very serious, If not dangerous.
YET ANOTHER DUEL.
The next duel on the cards OF this ex-
traordinary series will probably be be-
tween NJ. Magnier as soon as he gets
well again-and M. Adolphe Tayernier
Yesterdays duel was spoken of at the
clubs as thoroughly correct in every par
ticular and one OF the most spOrtsmanlike
com5ats that has taken place for a long
time.
Savannah morning news. [volume] (Savannah) 1868-1887, 1886-04-22
EMBROIDERED DRESS ROBES

A stock second 10 none AZ exceedingly low
prices. These suits run full twelve yards ma
terial and nine yards trimming:
white swiss Embroidered Robes at SO 80:
worth fully "a 30.
White viss Embroidered Robes at "a; cheap
even at -.
Colored Embroidered Robes at "a and IS; gen.
uine bargains.
Also liner grades Embroidered Robes at bar
gain prices.