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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24
PRACTICAL FORESTRY.


Tree-Planting Labor That Returns q
Good Rate OF Interest.
This much certainly Is practicable:
That the land grow only valuable trees;
and that land which can not be cult
waited profitably be put in trees. The
average forest growth might be three
times as valuable. II is badly distrib-
uted-bare spots and crowded spots.
On the first, thick sod prevents a
natural growth; but enough trees can
soon be planted. Thinning out the
dense, stunted growth will much i'm
prove it, and usually only nearly
worthless trees need be cut out. Our
woodlands contain many trees that
have no value for lumber, and scarcely
any for fuel. Valuable trees ought to
be growing in their places, or have the
space for their better development. IT,
to thin properly, valuable trees must
be cut, take the worst-formed and least
vigorous. No tree that will not make
good rails or posts should grow; for n
tree that will make good rails and
posts will take its place, and the limbs
and knotty parts Of such trees will fur
nish all the fuel needed. 1t is best to
foster the growth of valuable trees of
the kind growing ma turally on the
land, for it is certain that the soil and
climate are adapted to these trees.
Nearly every nut tree makes valuable
lumber, and the nuts will bring an in
come while the trees grow.
Dressing the woodland in the way
contemplated above necessitates little
extra labor; but it requires that the la
Dor be intelligently applied. Trees for
rails, posts and fuel must not be cut by
chance. Those of least value and vigor
are to be selected for fuel and such
uses, and when trees furnishing the
best timber must be cut, they should be
taken from among the thickest growth.
The usual winter timber cutting, thus
directed, will accomplish at least two
thirds of the work; and of the other
third, good part can be done in
winter and early spring, when there is
time for it. Not little land now
cultivated would better be in trees.
Hillsides that wash easily, have been
cleared of soil by rains, and fertilizers
applied to them are half thrown in tEo
creeks. These hillsides are hard to
cultivate and yield poor crops. Some
of them are SO cut up that they can not
be cultivated at all with horses. Trees
do best in good soil, yet they will
grow on these hillsides. AS soon as
they have fair start, grass may be
made to grow by using fertilizers, and
the grass and roots of the trees will
prevent the washing by rain, while the
leaves from the trees, and natural
forces, will deepen and enrich the soil.
Although the best timber growth can
never be expected on these hills, yet
trees that will yield more profit than
cultivated crops can be grown by a lit
tie care. He who plants a tree puts
labor out at good rate of interest,"
american AQriculturist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24
The Very Latest kink.


81 came in here to ask YOU" he be-
gan as he entered a Grand River gro
Gerry. Il came in here To-
mo, sir!'' was the prompt reply.
"a came in here to --'
"Well, you can go right out, again!"
"Sir! I'm no beggar!' exclaimed
the stranger.
81 know it, replied the grocer.
You came in to ask if had a City Di-
rcctory. l haven't got one. l never
had one. l was trying to save your
valuable time"
The stranger stalked stil1ly out, and
as he related his adventure on the cor
ner he was asked if that really was his
object.
80, no. he replied; 81 was going
to ask him for credit until Saturday
night, and that is the new way of chok-
ing man off He tried to spare my
feelings and secure himself at the same
time. It's new kink among grocers,
and l guess I'll have to pay cash. -
Detroit Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24
FAMOUS BUSYBODlES.
Tho Three Taylors of Tooley Street Not s
Mythical Creation.


It is supposed by many that the three
tailors of Tooley street were a myth
cal creation of Canning (some say of
OConnelD during the agitation for the
removal of Catholic disabilities. But
this is not so; for, although all three
were not tailors, yet the men had a
living existence, and the facts asso-
ciated with them had an actual reality.
The three men were John Grose, tailor,
Tooley street; Thomas Scatterly, tailor,
Nelson street, and George Sandman,
grocer, Bermondsey street. The last
was known by the soubriquet of "Spin-
mischief" from his irritating inter-
ference in other peoples affairs. These
three men were great local politicians
local dictators. in fact-who met in
the evenings after business at public
house in the neighborhood to discuss,
over their pipe and glass, the affairs of
their neighbors and of the nation, no
subject being too great or too insig-
nihcant to escape their critical super
vision. At the time when the Catholic
emancipation movement was at its
height the Tooley street politicians
were agitated to the highest pitch, and,
having a firm belief in their own powers
and the righteousness of their cause,
they resolved at one of their meetings
TO petition the houses of Parliament On
the subject, and actually prepared y
petition which commenced with the
words: 1--WE, the people of England. !"
Although the place of meeting and
much of Tooley street have been de-
molished Of late years, there are. no
doubt, many people still living in Ber-
mondsey who remember these three
busy bodies. -NoteS and Queries.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24
A Chinese Dust Storm.

What is described as "a proper dust
storm" recently passed over Pekin
The morning opened with thick fog,
damp and raw, and slight air of wind
from the east. In the forenoon the sun
partially broke through and showed a
strong current from the west in the
higher regions of the atmosphere.
Then u deep yellow haze obscured the
sun for some hours, reminding one of
the characteristic London fog. The air
was quite still. In the afternoon, sud-
denly as a shot from gun, gale broke
out of the west and blew hard till after
sunset. when it luled, but broke out
afresh dnling the night and continued
for some hours more. The morning re-
vealed u coating of fine yellow dust
over every thing. This dust comes from
great distances, and is carried along in
dense cloud at very high attitudes. =
NJ Y Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24
TEMPERANCE ITEMS.

Rum, revelry and revolvers made a
CHASTITY record in a West Virginia
town. Two drunken men were flour
ishing pistols without any deadly in
tention. and both weapons were dis
charged by accident, killing one of the
men and fatally wounding the other.
Chicago Times.
JAMES ALBERT, the winner of the
six-days' walking match in New York
City, made speech in which he ex-
pressed the belief that total abb
stinence from Intoxicating drinks was
the prime factor in his success. The
New York Sun says: His bit of
oratory made a good Temperance ap-
peal"
S. A. HAINEs of Netherwood, r. l.,
for twenty years commercial traveller,
has organized a Temperance organi-
cation which he has named the Kings
Temperance Army" The requisite
for membership is pledge not to
drink intoxicants. Each member is
expected to get ten others. The
especial object is to help CONNER
cial travellers.
CITY MISSIONARY FREAs, of Trenton,
N. j., who has been at work among
the poor and unfortunates in that city
for the last ten years. in his report for
1887, says: Il still find the liquor
traffic the fruitful cause of most of the
evils in our midst and the chief him
drance to the Improvement othe NOR
ais of the people and the greatest
drawback to the prosperity of our
citv -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24
SATURDAY, MARCH "a. 1888.

The Buffalo Commercial Advertise
tersely and truthfully remarks tina
the most pretentious fraud among al
the trust of the period is the Cleye
land public Office trust"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24

Correspondents must enclose full name an
address, not necessarily for publication, bu
es private guarantee of good faith. Reject
ad communications will not be returned
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24

Huntsville, Ala, has exempted
from city taxation for ten years all
manufacturing enterprises employing
over So, 900 capital that may be located
in that city.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24
HIS RELIGION.

She goes to church, the pious pet,
To hear the parson preach;
go to drink those lessons in
No mortal man may teach.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24

First insertion, 81 per square of ten lin,
cents per square for each additional inFe
on. Special contracts for advertising long,
han three months.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1888-03-24

9 The Atlanta Constitution is singin
on the right key when if Save "V'
believe that.the NJ. Or ave.
nf o. 80 her what she is
.-- "Urship will forgive.
He is no tyrant envious,
Cruel and cold and grim;
Blest be His holy name, He knows
In her worship Him.
Boston Globe.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22
STOVE&RANGE DEPARTMENT.

We believe our Ranges, the Quaker, New Tariff.
First National, and other makes, well intro
duced into the homes of the state of Maine to need
any writing up here. We warrant every one. We
warrant them to be bakers. We guarantee the tops
and the bottoms the sides and the ends against crack
ing for II months. and if they are ever g,ing to
crack they will do so in that time. Our prices are
same AS we sell you paror suit, carpet, or a
chamber set, for quarter of the amount down. and
the balance by the week or month. DO not put up
with that old stove any longer. Do not try your
patience when you want TO bake Il nice batch of
bread, or roast beautiful turkey, make pan of
biscuit early in the morning Send us the old stove
we will allow you something for il, and in will
send you one of the best ranges in the country OF
course We recommend the New Tariff and Quaker,
| as they unquestionably the leading stoves to,
day in New England You might say no other deal
er has them and we would say know that, be-
cause, knowing this to be the best stove in the
country we have the entire control of II for the
state of Maine, taking the production of the foun-
dry. 5000 of thesa ranges scattered this
state, and have given universal satisfaction. You
will find them either at our headquarters in Port.
that we stand light behind them every time. Write
for cuts and prices.
We have been telling You in other advertisements
about the celebrated Baldwin Refrigerator and Ice
Chests. Now all we have got TO say about the
goods is this: They are the best Come and see
them but if You can not write us for catalogues of
the Baldwin Ice Chest and Refrigerator, and you
will see where they have won all the medals that
have ever been issued for the best Ice Chest and
Refrigerator, and not only that but they are the
only Ice Chest and Refrigerator that Is bought by
the United States for their various departments.
We can give them to you at any price from $3.50 up
to $500. Write us for these catalogues.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

The strong words Of encouragement
given the advocates of Home Rule for
Ireland by the Chicago Convention
yesterday will be cordially echoed by the
friends Of liberty everywhere. Il was a
cheering endorsement, of most deserv-
people Of ireland the right of self-goyern-
ment- 1t is the exercise of this very
right which has made the United States
a great and prosperous nation and no
person who is at all versed in the political
history Of nations can doubt that it would
bring about similar beneficial results to
the people Of Ireland. No country in
Europe presents 40 strong an argument
against the Free Trade policy Of England
az does Ireland. The enforcement of that
policy by it, British rulers has brought
the most disastrous results to its indus
trial life. and caused its people untold
hardship and misery. 1t swept
away the manufacturing industries which
had been built up under the fostering
'alt VI "a "teF PiobIthi't Shf III hOiNN'A
a whole people to look for subsistence
in the tilling Of small farms owned and
rented by English landlords. The history
of ireland from that time is well known
to every intelligent observer of events.
The landlords have grown richer, the
people poorer. 1t il a well defined
principle of political economy that wide
diversity Of industry is essential to the
highest national prosperity. This Ireland
would have had long before had she been
left, free from English Interference, to
so auspiciously inaugurated.
When Home Rule shall become an es-
tablished fact in Ireland, and this is only a
question Of a few months or at most a few
years, there is no doubt but what
one of the first matters which will
claim the attention Of an Irish Parlia-
ment legislating for Irish-and not
not English, interests, will be the adoption
of a protective tariff, which will built W
in Ireland home industries, and furnish
employment to thousands of her people
who are now living in misery and wan,
at the mercy of English landlords
With protective tariff fostering home
industries the sons and daughters of the
Emerald Isle would have no need to seel
in foreign lands the means of earning d
| livelihood. There il no more beautiful
land in all the world than Ireland, anC
none which. under a protective system
would more speedily take a position
among the prosperous nations of tie earth
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22
Parlor Suit Department.

No house has ever tried harder to please the pub
lie in this line of business than We have. We have
gathered under the roof at our headquarters and al
at the various branches the very finest goods that
the market offers. Every new coloring plush that
has ever been brought out up to the present time
of frame from he painest to the most costly carved
c0n also be found among the styles. We have en-
deavOred combine artistic taste workmanship and
quality, and at the give to our customers who
do not care to pay an eXorbiant amount for a par
lor suit something that can furnish handsomely and
yet cost very little money Our Hair Cloth parlor
suits for $35 and upwards; Our Plush parlor suits
for $40 and upwards; Our Crushed Plush parlor
suits for $50 and upwards and our silk Plush suits
for $50 and upwards; taking into consideration the
different STYLES of frames and the different cOorngs
in the combination of each suit, are all bargains I'VE
believe that long experience In catering to the
public has taught us what will please. And while
do not advocate the purchase of low priced goods.
yet do claim that any of our paror SUITS no mat
ter how low the pr is, excellent value for the
money, and to 60 into parl0rs that not used com
monty, they will wear for years Now, good reader,
consider for moment; say, for instance, your par
Tor has lounge, cane seat chairs and some easy
chairs in it won it not be better to take these
articles and put them in the sitting room, especially
If the fanil. is growing up and are proud of their
hou and buy from Plush suit at, say, $50,
ing AT the time of purchase SO down, and the bal
ance So per month until paid for. No interest is
added that Is all the suit you is $50, $40 you
pay down. and 50 per month. AS you increase quail
ty in the parlor suit have TO ask TO increase
the payments. But this gives TO many people an
opportunity to furnish parlor with carpet, par
lor suit, window shades lace curtains, centre table
and some rugs at very small exp nse, and you pay
for ii and scarcely feeit because you have not had
| to draw from the savings which have been put by
| for rainy day.
This system teaches economy and oftentimes your
| monthly payment is saved from what might other.
wise have been spent for amusement. II YOU can.
not inspect the line personally write for catalogues
| and prices,
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

Despite the desperate efforts of the
Unionists to check the current of popular
opinion, the Liberal cause, under the
brilliant leadership of Mr.. Gladstone, is
constantly gaining ground In England.
The Ministerial organs admit that the re-
suit Of the recent Ayr election is serious
blow to the Unionist cause. The majority
secured by the Liberal was only GO, but
the victory Is of extraordinary Importance,
taking into account the smallness of the
constituency and the fact that two years
ago the late Unionst member obtained a
majority Of over eleven hundred. Ayr
has hitherto been considered a stronghold
Of the secessionist Liberals in Scotland,
hut Gladstone's policy of home rule Sc
ures within 100 as many supporters as
the programme Of the still united I.ibel o.
party did in 1885. The meaning of this
appears to be that the Ayr boroughs con
tain only about 65 secessionists from the
Liberal party This makes Mr.. Chamber
lain's boastful utteranccs after his last
visit to Scotland supremely ridiculous.
Ayr is the seventh seat gained by the
Liberals since the beginning of last year
Deducting the seat they lost at Lancaster,
they have made an actual gain of 20 per
cent on contested elections in that period.
This Is state of affairs unparalleled in
English political history. At this rate,
were a general election to take place to-
morrow, Mr.. Gladstone would have
majority of li0 in the House of Commons.
Even this UNDERSTANDS the case in the
opinion of the Liberal party managers,
since the Government do all they can to
prevent vacancies where they have not a
large majority. There seems to be little
doubt now, that the "Grand old man is
destined in the very near future to triumph
over his political enemies and give the
people of Ireland the long sought for
Home Rule.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

The English are noted for the obstinacy
with which they cling to old laws and
customs and for the caution with which.
often, they hesitate to alter laws and Gus
toms which have become wholly unsuited
to the age. A curious illustration of this
is seen in the fact that the law which for
bids man to marry his deceased wifes
sister still remains in force.
This law. which declares that such a
marriage is null and void. and that the
children of such a marriage are not to be
recognized as legitimate by t law. was
passed fifty three years age For more
than forty years there has been an almost
constant agitation to get rid of it; but it
has not succeeded because the house Of
lords has steadily resisted the change
Again and again the house of commons,
by varying majorities, has passed bill
repeating the law When sent to the
lords, these bills have been opposed BY
the bishops, and mainly by their Unfit.
ence, have been as often rejected Once
the bill was passed to a second reading BY
the lords, hut on the next stage Of con
sideration it was thrown out
Recently the house of commons once
more voted in favor of the change. The
majority in favor of the bill was nearly
100. and was made up of members Of every
party. But no one expects that the house
OF lords will pass the bill.-Youth's Com.
unnion
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22
Tho Republican Platform

The Republican platform which is pub
expected, a frank, straightforward state
ment Of the position of the party upon all
the great questions of the day. There is
nothing approaching straddle-nothing
that will need explanation. The plat
form speaks for itself and must command
the appreciation of all patriotic citizens.
We commend it to the careful study of al
our readers.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22
CHAMBER FURNITURE

In this department we also carry very extensive
line made up from Pine, Ash. Oak, Birch, Walnut,
Cherry, Mahogany, and finished in Antique and
80 ian rooao,! no nner Inc OF g ,eaitr quani!y
the United States, which shall sell, commencing
at the lowest, Sl5 SIS $50, $2 So S25 S27, $50, $40
$50, $50, and so. and from that up to 500. OF
course we prefer for every customer TO come and
examine the goods thoroughly, but If you cannot
do this, write us for cuts. naming what style and
kind of wood in a Chamber Set YOU would like, and
we will endeavor to satisfy you with photographs
and other description. And al please bear in mind
that if you cannot come and us,we will make the
price right just the though you had selected
the goods in person. DO not forget to write us for
photographs, etc.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

"A small drop of ink, falling like dews
upon a thought, proclaims that which make
thousands, perhaps millions. think .rote
Byron. The inspiration of his pen might
give the dusky fluid such far-reaching
power. and we wish we were possessed OF
such an inspiration, that we might. through a
like medium, bring into such extended notice
the matchless virtues of Dr. Pierce's Pleasant
Purgative Pellets, those tiny, sagar-coated
granuals which contain in a concentrated
FORM the active principles of vegetable ex-
tracts that Dame Nature designed especially
to promote healthy action of the liver
stomach and bowels. TuF&wlwnr
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

The disgust of business men all over
the country with the Facilitating and
uncertain course of the Democratic party
Is daily becoming more apparent, and
there Is no doubt but what large num-
Der Of them who voted for Grover Cleve-
land at the last election will this year be
found earnestly supporting the nominee
Of the Chicago Convention. The insta-
bility and uncertainty arising from an
entire lack of a fixed and consistent policy
In the Democratic party, is a constant
menace to the business interests of the
country. The feeling which prevails
among large class of people is we'll ex-
pressed by a prominent Boston business
man and large importer. This gentleman
voted for Mr.. Cleveland four years ago,
and went wild with enthusiasm when he
was elected. Several days ago, however,
he was heard expressing the hope that the
Republicans would make a good nomina-
ton at Chicago, declaring that if they did so
they would elect their candidates. Sur
Prise ocluS cApttsseu At these sentiments.
he went on to say that there were great
many business men, Democrats like HIM
self, who felt in the same way. and
Avowed their sentiments freely. With
the Republicans in power, he added, the
country would be sure of conservative
administration. The Republicans always
had principles, and people knew what to
expect from them. The Democrats, on
the other hand,s had no definite policy.
They had just enough power to unsettle
everything and demoralize business inter-
ests, but not enough to accomplish any
positive results. Four years more of a
Cleveland administration would mean con.
tiuued uncertainty and harassing doubt,
which would paralyze business enterprise.
Opinions like these are continually
coming from prominent business men in
III parts Of the country. They indicate
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

That New Hampshire has an anti-liquor law
which may easily be made prohibtory has
been thoroughly demonstrated within the
past few weeks, but, strange as it may seem,
avowed Prohibitionists go right on fighting
the party which placed that law on the statute
books. There are some odd things in poll
tics, but none more astounding than the ex-
istence of distinct Prohibition parties in such
States as Maine, New Hampshire and Rhode
Island.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1888-06-22

the strong feeling against the present adj
ministration which prevails in business
circles, and which will do its fsll share in
retiring King Grover and his Democratic
minions to The quiet of private life at the
coming election