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The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30
CAPACITY OF A HORSES STOMACH.


The capacity of an amin lis stomach IS
not in any way n criterion for judging
fully of the quantity OF 70 ID and water it
may require or may consume. The
stomach has capacity If about twelve
quarts, but yet the anirial will eat more
hay and oats at meal chan the stomach
could hold in its ordintry condition. A
large bundle of hay anil pack of oats
will be readily eaten bI horse of 1000
pounds weight. This quantity of food
will distend the stomach considerably,
but it is relieved of this distension by
the constant passage of the food into the
intestines, where it is finally digested.
The water drank stays in the stomach or
the intestines q very 81 ort time. A few
minutes Is sufficient time for the water to
become absorbed into the blood and the
tissues or pass off through tho skin or
the kidneys. The reasonable way to
test the safe quantity of food is to con-
suit the healthful appetite of the horse,
and to avoid trouble after a full meal by
always watering the animal before feed
ing. Moro harm is done by neglect of
this precaution than by the horse eating
more solid food than the stomach can
safely contain.-Nelo York Times.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30

From the dimmest era, now lost in OBJ
scuTity, says Vide A,cake, the Paris
butcher boy has worn uniform be-
toSening the trade of which he is invari-
ably a cheerful ornament, The apron
he wears is a most curious affair, and he
himself must be regarded as the aristo
crat of apron wearers, for he sports no
less than three aprons at once. Two of
these aprons are apparently superluous,
as they are rolled up and fastened at
each side; the third is worn in front and
held in place across the breast by a
string made into peculiar knot at the
back. Whenever you see this old knot
you may be assured butchers appren-
tice had tied il. The method of making
1t requires as delicate manipulation as
does the successful arrangement of the
white nec6tie, and our gallant butcher
boy takes as much pains with its con.
struction as any swell dressing for a ball.
Its tying is a profound secret, and nc
matter what inducement you offer he
won't disclose it-you must become a
butcher boy 10 find it out With his
fresh, white aprons, ruddy complexion
aud closely cropped hair-for never by
any chance does he wear hat during
the functions of his utfice-the butcher
boy is by no means an unappetizing OBJ
iect,
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30
PROFIT IN POPCORN.

1t more popcorn were grown the de-
mand for it would increase without much
diminution of the price. 1t will bear to
be some lower, because in proportion to
cost Of growing it is much dearer than
most other farm crops. Nearly always
In spring there is an active demand, and
prices are always higher than in the fall.
Most kinds of popcorn require a long
season to fully mature, and hence should
be planted early. When well kept the
popcorn is exceedingly hard and ex pand,
in the soil IN growing by the absorption
Of moisture. Hence 1t is less likely to be
injured by cold or wet weather at plant
ing time than field or sweet corn. Only
three stalks should be allowed in a hill,
as the stalks are more prolific than those
OF ordinary corn.- Boston CUltirator.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30
Tha Dad lands.

TEc Bad Lands are an immense barren
aes,rt in the Dakotas, Wyoming and
Northwestern Nebraska, west, south and
southeast of the Black Hills They ex-
teaa from the Narth Fork of the Platte
TO the South Fork oi the Cheyenne
River, lying mostly between 103 and 1O5
degrees of longitude. The estimated
area is 10000 square miles. The land
in question is composed at the surface of
white and yellowish indurated clays,
sands, marls and occasionally thin bed
of sandstone aud lime. The soil
abounds in the most marvellous fossil
formations on the globe. Sayings.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30

vest work. There have been only slight
fluctuations in tho average rates Of wages
since 1879, and the result of the whole
investigation indicates a fair, il not full
employment of farm labor at wages SUBJ
stautially the same as two years ago,
when a similar inquiry was made. .--NesO
York World.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30

The steamer Yang Use, which arrived
at Maiseilles, France, the other day, re-
ports passing through, in the Red se,, a
veritable bank of loousts covering an esti-
mated area of 325 miles 1t took the
ship twenty-four hours TO pass through
the immense cloud Of insects.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30

The records of the Patent OAice in
Washington show that $500 patents have
been issued to women since the establish
ment Of the Office iu 1890.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30

Sir Nnue's Free, will be sent by Cragln & Co,
Phila., Pa, TO any one in u. 5. or Canada, post
age paid, upon receipt Of 25 Dobbins's Electric
around each bar. Soap for sale by all grocerN
PHILADELPHIA glazed kid is crowdng the
French article out OF the American market.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30

BA1rrMoRE. Nd, Ia TO have a ssven-mile
cable road to cost S3,0O0O00.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30

C1E to $3.50 A MONTH can he made working
Wv for us. Persons preferred who can furnish
horse and give their whule time 10 the business.
Spare moments may be probably employed also.
few vacancies In towns and cities. H. 4. JOIN.
son CO., 1909 Main Street, Richmond, Va.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1890-07-30
The Mexican Restorative.

new and wonderful remedy for Liver, Kidney
Blood anu Female Diseases. Trial package, 25c. by
mail. LONE STAR MEDICINE CO., Houston, Texas
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27
IMPoRTANT ADDRESS.

The Waco Board of Trade has is
sued an address to the Mayors of
all Incorporated towns and the bust
ness men OF Texas in which it urges
all towns that have not done so to
organize Board of Trade.
Individual enterprise accomplishes
much, but is often selfshly agrees
i've, while organized effort is more
conservative and more comprehen-
sive: the results enter into a greater
diversity of interests and are more
permanent, thereby greater good is
attained for a greater number in
both communities and states.
The present has been termed
THE AGE OF ORGANIZATION
and we would respectfully urge the
Importance of the business men of
every town and city to unite, organ
ize Board of Trade and act togeth-
er for the mutual good of the sever
al commercial interests which they
represent. Let the prime object of
such associations be the promotion
of their common interests, the adj
yaneement and development of the
material resources of their respec-
tive'towns and sections: to acquire,
preserve and disseminate valuable
commercial and economic informa-
ton, to solicit, aid and encourage
immigration, investment ard the es
Enlistment of manufacturing and
commercial industries and to secure
to its members the benefits of CO.
operation in the furtherance of their
legitimate pursuits.
AS will be seen by the foregoing
the duties of a Board of Trade are
varied, and its work co-exteDsive
with the diversified interests CT the
city or community in which it is 10
Gated.
A Board of Trade is a power for
good, and if properly upheld and
supported it becomes the prominent
factor in the building up and foster
ing the material interests and COM
mercial relations of a city OF state.
In order to intensity this power
and to widen the usefulness of these
local boards the Waco Board of
Trade suggests the holding of con-
vention in this city on
THE FIFTEENTH DAY OF NEXT JANUARY
for the purpose of eftecting state
The prime object of such a con-
vention is to draw the several towns
and cities into closer bonds of sym
pathy and to discuss such objects as
shall be for their mutual benefit and |
the further progress and develop
ment of the state.
We know of no more efficient
means to accomplish these results
than the consolidation of the bust
ness associations throughout the
state into one organization, which
will work singly to this end.
Hoping that all towns will prompt
Y respond to this call and organize,
t is requested that upon organizing
Board of Trade you notify the
iecretary of the Waco Board of
Trade and all boards, chambers of
and cotton exchanges
low organized are also asked to in
orm our secretary, so that invita-
ions can be issued to all Business
ssociations throughout the state to
in this convention.
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SSS5 g5SggS7
A Present To Our Subscribers.

1t is with pleasure that we an
nounce to our many patrons that
we have made arrangements with
that wIde-awake, illustrated farm
magazine, the AMERICAN FARMER,
published at Fort, Wayne, Ind ,
and read by nearly 200, 900 farmers
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Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

ted with a handsome leather medal
as being the champion oyster-eater
of the State. Uncle Frank is al
ways "at home" no matter where
you find him-ever gallant, chival-
rous and entertaining.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

The stockmen of West Texas are
going to make united effort to get
the next legislature to offer a bounty
for the scalps of wild animals that
are yearly making ravages on their
stock.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

The Bean estate which lies in
Tarrant county is to be appraised.
1t amounts to over half million
dollars worth of lands.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

Moses S. MARKS obtained $4,000
600 Thursday from the Flour City
National bank of Rochester, n. Y.
fraudulently.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

FIxANoIAL circles in Mexico are ag-
itated over the decline of silver, and
say that the decline of Mexican
bonds are without cause, as the in
terest on them has been paid up to
December.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

IT is reported from Austin that
a movement is on foot looking to
securing the position Of secretary of
State under under Governor Hogg
for Hon. ". L. Malone, editor of
the Fort Worth Gazette.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

THURSDAY was Confederate day at
the Grimes county fair at Navasota.
There was a large attendance.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

Mrs. POTTER PALMER was Thurs
day elected president of the lady
managers of the worlds fair.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

IT WAS reported in Chicago Thurs
day night that the troops and
Indians had had a fight near the
Rose Bud agency yesterday.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

RUBE SMITH, the notorious train
robber, was sentenced to life impris-
onment in the Columbus, O., peni-
Tertiary, at Jackson, Miss, Monday,
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

The Cherokee. Strip Live Stock
association have decided to com
mence proceedings against the
United States Government for fore
ing them to vacate the strip before
the expiration of their lease with the
Cherokee Indians. Their claim will
amount to three or four millions.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

GENERAL SANCHEZ. of Honduras,
of revolutionary fame, has commit
ted suicide.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

GROVER CLEVELAND delivered an
address to the jewellers at their ban
quet in New York Thursday night.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

PARNEIL has signifed his inten-
ton of remaining at the helm of the
nationalists in parliament.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

A Georgia editor says that a man
who would cheat a country editor
out of years subscription would
give lickle with a hole in it to the
foreign missionary fund and sigh
because the hole wasn't bigger than
the nickle.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

The Farmers Mutual Benefit as
ISOLATION, in session at Springfield,
Ill, Thursday, promulgated their
demands of the national govern
ment.
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OUR AGENTS.

JOIN F. WEIBUsCH, Burton, Texas.
F. NJ. GRIFFIN, Lyons, Texas.
10 MIKEsEI, Wesley, Texas.
PAUL c. STREcKERT. Caldwell, Texas
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

MIR. EPHRArN KErsER, the Balti-
more sculptor, has been awarded
the commission for a monument to
ex-President Chester A. Arthur, to
be erected in New York at a cost of
S25,00G. The statue represents Mr..
Arthur in a dignifed attitude, as if
addressing his cabinet.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

TERMs.-Legal and transient advertise.
hents inserted at one dollar per square of
one inch for first insertion, and fifty cents
per square for each subsequent insertion.
Obituary notices and tributes of respect in
serted st half price.
Brenham weekly banner. [volume] (Brenham, Tex.) 1877-1907, 1890-11-27

TIE Knights of Labor, in session
st Denver, Col, are wrangling over
the proposition to start another po-
litical party. They have declared
themselves in favor of free coinage
of silver and the Australian ballot
system.
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Weekly, 81 6 year, in advance.
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WANTEu-An Active, Honest Man-Sal-
ary 500 monthly if suitable with oppor-
tunitles for advance. to represent locally 4
New York house. Reference. Manufac-
mer, Lock Box 1895, n. Y.
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The Lehigh Valley road is build
ing one OF the largest coal storage
stations in the world at South Plain
field, n. J. 1t will accommodate
1,250,000 tons. The station has an
area of 400 acres. and will include
125 miles of track. It is expected
to reduce the cost of handling coal
from Ii cents to cents a ton.
A SOUTHERN Inter-States Immiora-
ton Bureau has been called to meet
in Asheville, n. c., December II,
1880, the call embracing delegates
from nearly every Southern state.
the basis of representation being
two delegates from each senatorial
district, to be appointed by the Gov
ernor of the State or territory. The
convention is called in accordance
with resolution passed at the I'm
migration convention held at Mont
gomery last year, which was to Sc
cure the united and harmonious ac-
ton of all the Southern States in
the matter OF additional population
and capital for the South. Much was
accomplished, and the prospects are
that the proposed second convention
will result in great good to the
South in the development of its re-
sources by inducing immigration and
capital to come to us.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-18
Bring handfuls Of lilies. ="
CHAPTER XIV.
A MAEAr- Nrc.raanx-

gentle breeze waited the fugitive
gun-boat far from the belcaguered fort,
and when the cannon announced the
dawn OF day with their iron lips, only a
dull reverberation reached the ears Of
the steersman, who alone watched the
fading stars.
As the first sound struck his ears, q
tinge OF color came into his pale face,
and something like groan burst from
his lips. ~ feel like a deserter," he
muttered, land if it wasn't for the sake
Of the women and children, / wouldn't be
here in safety while the Frenchmen arc
pounding the fort to pieces"
As the sun came up the wind In
creased, and the vessel dashed on, pro-
pelled by her foresail and jib. She was
running along the southern shore in an
eastern direction, while Jabe. who had
relieved the New England man at tho
helm, was keeping watchfnl eye on
the wide expanse Of water for an en-
envy.
The weather was very warm, and
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-18
HRIEA,
The Half Breed.
A Romance of Colonial Days.
By ROBERT a. CUMMING.
lcoPYRIGHT, 1901
IcoPYRIoHT, 1901
CHAPTER XIII.
"BRING HANDFIJI.s OF LILIES y

BRING Handouts OF LILIES"
Mercer was prepared, as far as his
limited force admitted, for the attack
of the enemy, with the courage of a
man who was ready 70 die at his post,
mingled with scorn of the pusillanimity
which rendered the loss of al important
posItion almost certain, and for which
the English Generals Loudoun and Alb
ercrombie earned the lasting contempt
of the colonists if not of their own
troops, while history accuses them of
imbecility and cowardice.
1t was Renwick's within to announce
the arrival of the little fleet at Oswego
by the discharge of one of the captured
cannon, to the surprise of Mercer, who
did not know that these reinforcements
were possessed OF artillery. Jabe had
paced these in position on raft, and
stacked the French muskets with fixed
bayonets on the same vessel, so that
they made quite an imposing effect.
at will show our friends that we have
not been idle, or backward about help
ing ourselves" said the ranger, land
guess the Frenchmen will know the
sound of their own guns when they
speak to them from the walls of the fort
Eth. Lieutenant; that was a neat Job Of
yours"
,.'Thanks to your suggestion, Jabe,"
replied Renwick, land the help
you gave us from your perch on the
tree. In truth, it was you who captured
the guns, my friend"
Jabe, much pleased with the compli-
menti, laurhcd heartily. '3Es'll rive
1t to them again, lieutenant They
don't know that the fort is reinforced,
do thsyP Well, hope they won't find
it out and run away before we get shot
at them"
''Have no fears on that score, Jabe,"
responded Renwick, grimly 81 think
your chances for capturing more cannon
are good"
81 say, Lieutenant" said Jabe, with
sudden gravity, 'don't you believe that
we can whip them?'
"To be sure" was the careless reply;
''that's what we're here for"
This answer was so unsatisfactory that
a doubt for the first time crossed the
mind of the ranger.
"If we can't hold the fort" he
thought, what will become of the
women and children?" and vision of
his wife and baby at the mercy of the
Hurons made his stout heart tremble.
Mercer, having received Setwyn and his
followers, and thanked him for their
services, made place for them in the
programme of defense.
The women and other non-combat-
ants were removed from Fort Ontario
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-18

batteries and spoke words of encourage
ment to the men, who in their turn
worked at the guns as cheerfully as II
they hoped to rcpulse the enemy.
At noon, Mercer, afar consultation
with his officers, resolved to make an
attack on the enemy in the woods, and
if possible drive them back and spike
their guns. 1t was or'orn hope, and
Colonel Lyman, who was - Command it,
asked for volunteers, when the entire
garrison responded lie selected two
hundred men from New York and New
England besides Brant and his Mo-
hawks.
As every thing depended on the sud
denness and force OF the blow, Mercer
concentrated his fire on the point Of
attack, and under it's cover the little
column advanced in silence at the double
quick step.
They were enabled to approach very
near ne battery. the guns Of which
woro at an angle above their
- pets 81 the fort
which suddenly ceased firing, and with
a cheer the devoted band rushed upon
the foe, leaped slight breastwork
which the confident Frenchmen scarce
" deemed necessary for defense. and
drove back or killed the gunners and
spiked the cannon.
The battery sllenced, Lyman made q
dash at another in the rear and sue
ceeded in disabling one gun, when the
enemy recovered from their surprise
and began to press him hard. A band
Of Hurons pressed in between him and
the Mohawks, and force Of regulars
threatened his left flank, while a force
Of Canadians and Indians threw them
selves between him and the path Of re-
treat Nothing daunted, the brave
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-18

suddenly down the helm and dropped
fiat upon the deck. The obedient craft
swerved instantly from her course and
struck the canoe obliquely turning it
completely over A yell from the as
tonisbed redskins and random volley
of bullets, which, by reason of the ele-
walton Of the deck OF the gunboat,
passed harmlessly over its PROSTATE oc-
cupants The bark resumed its course,
leaving the redskins to pick up their
half-drowned brothers, and was soon be-
yond the range of their guns. Don't
fire at them" commanded Jabe I'VE
haven't got ammunition to spare"
They're getting ready to follow US,
said Eph. They've righted the canoe
and are hosting the blankets again"
If the wind holds till shutdown.
we'll reach the st. Lawrence river, and
find hiding-placo among the islands.
Yes, you may come out now, Nellie"
added Jabe. I'VE are safe enough now"
Eph held up his hand. THE wind is
falling" he said.
TO BE CONTINUED.
Grant County herald. [volume] (Lancaster, Wis.) 1850-1968, 1890-12-18
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