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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
GOOD FARM FENCE.

One That Combines Strength, Neatnes
and Complete Portability.
Below give description OF what
believe to be one of the best genera
purpose farm fences as it combine
strength, durability. neatness. cheap
ness and complete portability. it alSt
can be made either in the field on thu
posts or in the shop or barn.
For common farm fence l would
make it four feet high, or for those wht
wish cheap poultry fence | would
make it six feet high.
The cost would be about as follow.
in this section of county:
&c pi"lets asx25s in, #. long L
, strands single No. l. wire. .............. u
Two-pointed lacks TO staple over wires .... %
Posts "a in. iron. #. long, per rod. o.!
Total cost per rod ...................... );
The posts | would put about twenty
feet apart.
Use only three strands of single wire
and weave the picllets in and staple
over every wire.
The fence is to be made in lengths OF
five or ten rods, as would be most con.
venient, unless it is wished as :; per
manent fence, when it can be made il
one continuous length.
The sag wire is only to be stapled to
about five pickcts near their lower ends
and the center carried up and hung
over the top of posts. 1t should be
short enough to raise the center OF
stretch between posts about two
inches.
The fence is fastened to posts by /,
loop of wire wrapped on main wireI
which the post passes through. The
post should extend a little above the
center wire and should be driven into
the ground about eighteen inches.
AS poultry fence it will cost abou,
five cents per rod less than as stock
fence.
There is no patent on THIS fence, SC
any farmer can take advantage of this
and get good fence cheap.-Clarence
Walter, in Farm, Field and Stockman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
FARM AND GARDEN.
A BIT OF CRITICISM.

IerViceabie and Simple Trellis for Black.
berry Vines.
] would like to criticise Mr.. E. P.
?owell's notes on raspberries and
'lackberries, particularly his method Of
rcllising, which is to run a wire AZ
;eet from the ground, supported by
stakes at intervals of 20 feet, topping
The canes at a height of six feet. In
ny opinion mine is a far better and
simpler method. My plan is to take
good fence posts five feet in length, set
one at each end of row, 31s feet in the
ground, leaving 20 inches above ground.
use No. II galvanized wire and draw
It as tightly as possible. However long
the rows may be, post set firmly at
each end is sufficient. After the canes
are tied to the wire they form perfect
support, and there no stakes in the way
of the hoe. l top my canes at three
feet, just the right height to be handy
for the picllers. BY running the wires
20 inches from the ground they pass
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

these and on the upper edge of a board.
Next cut off two and one-half foot piece
of Turing and slide it in for a latch.
Drive a light staple in its upper edge
and another in the top board and con-
meet the two by waste piece of bale
wire, raising the inner end of the latch
an inch or two. The upper staple must
be placed at least one foot nearer
the end of the gate than its mate in
the latch. Then when the latch is
forced toward the gates hinges its
inner end is lifted and its own weight
forces it back into position, A smooth
slot of sufficient size must be cut in the
post to receive the latch.-H. s. Eden,
in n. T.. Homestead.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
DOUBLE DENOMINATION BILLS.
They Were Printed by tile Government and
Puzzled Their Owners.


Puzzled Their Owners.
The officials of the bureau of engrav-
ing and printing at Washington not
long ago received from the cashier of
the First national bank at Washing
ton, n. j., a bank note of two denomina-
tons. BY some remarkable mistake
the face of the note contained the
figures and devices of twenty dollar
bill, while the reverse was that of a
ten dollar national bank note.
With the curiosity the cashier of the
bank of Washington, n. j., sent a
rather sarcastic note, intimating that
his bank was not going into the freak
business, and adding that as the note
had been counted as a twenty dollar
bill, he would thank the treasury de-
partment to send in place of it bill of
that denomination about which there
could be no question.
Upon receiving the letter and en-
closure the treasury officials requested
Gen. Meredith, the chief of the bureau
of engraving and printing, to have a
most searching investigation made.
Gen. Meredith was at first alarmed at
the evidence of some glaring oversight
on the part of some of his subordinates.
The bureau of engraving and printing
has always been considered marvel of
perfect surveillance and continual check
and counter check on every little detail.
Ia all its history it has never lost by
theft a single note, and mistake of
the nature described was considered
among the impossibilities.
The mistake having occurred in one
instance, however, General Meredith
feared that it might have been repeated
in others. All bank notes are printed
in blocks of four on one sheet and $50
sheets are in bundle, SO that there are
always 1000 notes worked off at one
printing. The thought occurred to the
chief that perhaps the entire last issue
of tens and twenties for the New Jersey
bank was made up of the hybrids.
The investigation was prosecuted
with vigor. and at lEAt the cause of the
trouble was discovered. 1t appears that
in printing the tens and twenties the
four notes struck off at one time are moi
all of the same denomination. There
are always three of one kind and the
fourth of another; in this instance three
tens and one twenty.
The plate printers were examined
and one of them recollected that when
the particular notes were being printed
one sheet of three tens and one twenty
after being printed on one side only
had fallen to the floor
The explanation of the misprint was
then easy. The assistant pressman wh'
had picked up the sheet had misplaced
it on the bundle. When the second i'm
preston was made on the face of thu
twenty was printed the reverse of a ten
and vice versa the face of one of thu
three tens was backed by the reverse o
the twenty; hence there were two ten
twenties in the lot.
1t was some months after the detec
ton of the mistake that the mate to TIN
note WAS discovered. 1t turned up il
Newark, N. j.. after having been il
circulation for some. 1t was paid int
the office of the Mutual Benefit Life In
surance Company, and is now in tn
possession CT Mr.. Howard Bailey, o
Newark, who has refused to part witt
it at any pri:e-N. y. Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
TRELL1s FOR BLACKBERRY VINES.

TRELLIS FOR BLACKBERRY VINES.
below the branches so that it is much
more convenient to tie them, and less
Irvine is required, while the tops are in
better shape for picking. | remove
the old canes as soon as the
fruit is off, and tie the new ones to
the wire to prevent their being
twisted off by the wind. | am well
aware that a large number of fruit
growers dispense with stakes or wires
but after having used both for three
years, | regard them as Indispensable,
if one wants the crop to be the best. l
would not advise anyone to use saw
dust as a mulch for anything, as its
effects on the soil are not desirable,
and it also makes an excellent breeding
place for injurious insects. To keep
the soil moist cool and rich each winter
l cover space about two feet WIDE
along the rows with manure, and start
the cultivator as soon in the spring as
the soil is in fit condition, and continue
its use until August. BlaclberrieS re-
quire the same treatment if one wants
to be sure Of a good crop. During the
drought at fruiting time in the past
season, l noticed that the neglected
berries on the wild as well rs the tame
bushes were drying up, while mine
were ripcnng nicely and in large guam
titles. Mr.. Powell says: Set this berry
in your lowest land" that would be
bad advice for growers in Ohio, fol
instance, on account of the liability Of
the vines to winter-kill. l say, sci
them on the highest land, and thus
avoid this danger to a considerable eX'
TENT. a. Trout, in Rural New
NOrIyar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
Last of the NTohfcans,

"Ugh!' grunted the unconquerable
red man, turning his eagle eye unfinch-
ingly toward the distant bivouac of the
foe, whose camp fires he could see dis.
tinctly from the lone hillock on which
he stood. Does the pale-face think he
can crush the proud spirit of descend
ant of Kicking Steer and Blood-on-the.
Moon? Ha! By the bones of my an
cestors, never! This trusty tomahawlI
shall bury itself in his brain and this
Arkansaw toothpick shall lift his
beastly scalp. That's The kind of q
Buffalo Bill ann
So saying, the fiery untamed son Of
the plains, brave Never-Washes-H His.
Face, gave one last look at the setting
sun, took three fingers of re-wate1
from his pint flask, strobe with reluc.
tant step down the slope to his own
camp, and gloomily kicked his oldest
squaw out of the tepee.-Chicago Trib
une.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
HOG-TROUGH.

by the lever c. The two small posts
at each end of the trough serve as
guides to the cover, and are connected
at the top with an iron bolt After the
held up by pulling down the lever and
putting it under the hook, d. The ar
rangement is an excellent one. One
old sow cannot get up in the trough
and act the hog while the slop is be-
ing poured in. Farm and Fireside.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
Lemon Colored Peonle.

il they belong to the Caucasian race, have
jaundiced livers But when Hostetter' s
Stomach Bitters is used the bile seeks its
natural channel, and the skin resumes u
lsea!3hy tint. Nausea, sick headaches, fur
upon the tongue, constipation and pain in
the region of the liver, also disappear when
it is used. Malaria, kidney troubles, rheuma-
tism and dyspepsia succumb to the Bitters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

It is very important in this age of vast
material progress that a remedy be pleas
ing to the taste and to the eye, easily taken,
acceptable to the stomach and healthy in
its nature and effects Possessing these
qualities, Syrup of Figs is the one perfect
laxative and most gentle diuretic known.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
Land in Southern Illinois,

One hundred and fifty thousand acres Of
fered for sale by the Illinois Central r. R
Co. at an average price of $500 per acre,
adapted to fruit growing or general farm
ing purposes; specially adapted also to rails
ing of sheep. For particulars address E. P.
SKENEa Land Commissioner, IS Michigan
Ave, Chicago
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

Sir Norc's FIRE., will be sent by CragIn &,
Co, Philada., Pa, to any one in the U. $. or
Canada, postage paid, upon receipt of %
Dobbins' Electric Soap wrappers. See list
of novels on circulars around each bar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

CoUGHs, HoARsENEss, SORE THROAT, etc,
quickly relieved by BRowNs BRONCHIAL.
TRoCHEs. A simple and effectual remedy,
superior to all other articles for the same
purpose. Sold onlY IN bOrCS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

Natures Course.-"O, Auntie, Harry
has TOOTH shouted little Gertie, land
there is another one coming" Then
continuing and counting, "And after
that he will get another and then an
other and then-(pausing and recollect-
pulled ut."-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

ETHEL-"Do YOU know of anything more
delightful than Il real true lOverr' Maud
eyes" Ethel-''Whatn Maud-'"Two OF
thcm."-Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

IN Eutaw, Ala, last week ten girl babies
were born, while boy baby has not been
born in the town in TWO months. This
causes the editor of the local paper to in
quire: "Whither are we driftiLgl'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

HAVE no equal MS a prompt and positive
cure for sick headache, bIiousness, consti-
patton, pain in the side, and all liver treE
bles. Carriers Little Liver Pills. Try them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

BnIoUsNEss, dizziness, nausea, headache,
are relieved by small doses Of Carler's Lit
tie Liver Pills
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

A BOSTON woman has been granted q
patent on Il stocking supporter which an ex-
pert says win support IL Boston woman by a
royalty for good many years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

You can tell which billiard player is play
ing the poorest game by the frequency wGi
which he chalks his cue.-Bosion Tran
script.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
TROUGH FOR HOGS.

A Convenient Device Fully Explained by
the illustration.
Mr.. J. Wiley, Indiana, sends de,
scription of Il convenient hog-trough,
which is fully explained by the ac
companying cut.
A is V-shapcd trough, and b is a
board cover arranged to raise and lowe,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

THE spotted veil suits freckled faces to
dot.-N. Y. Picayune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

THE dudes mission is to sap the founda-
tons of society-Boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

HALE's Honey of Horehound and Tar re-
lieves who0ping cough
| Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24
FARM GATE LATCH.


Gates Now in Use.
a homemade latch for farm gates,
one that will never get out of order, is
easily made and can be added to most
gates now being used, is worth having,
especially if its construction takes but
a few minutes and it's operation is auto
matte and sure. About one foot from
the end of the gate nail clcat on each
side, so the latch can slide between
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

DON'T laugh at your wife when she tries
to stone the hens. She may ask you to help
her stone the raisins.-Elmira Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

BRONCHITIS is cured by frequent small
doses of Pisos Cure for Consumption.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-24

A CISCINNATI wife recently put machine
oil in her cake instead of lemon extract.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
Language of the nrntes.

It is announced as new discovery that
monkeys have a language Of their own,
vocal sounds TO each of which an idea is
attached. That is nothing new. Every
obserwant farmers boy knows that the cat
bird talks, and the crow and nearly every
other animal, and it does not take much
study to learn what each means by its
words. You know what they say for
"come." for "get out, - for "here is some
thing good to eat" for run, there is dan
ger" for Pm hungry" "Cluck cluckp'
says the mother hen, and every chickling
will run full tilt to get the bug or crumb
which she says she has. Then "chir-r-r, "
and the chicks will scoot under the bushes.
Hunters used to call the moose and the
deer and the wolf. The stag moose re-
quired two kinds of invitation-frst, the
call Of his mate. which would bring him
toward the hunter, but not near enough
for a shot, and then the challenge Of his
rival, which would bring him with a
plunging charge. To say that Simians
talk is nothing new. Everything talks
that has lungs and a larynx.-Chicago In
terror.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
Natural Thread Grown In Mexico.

In southern Arizona and northern Mexi-
co there grows plant (Rm which rope
and twine that will almost never wear out
can be made. II is the mescal plant. They
are like cabbages, and on a large stalk that
grows up alongside the head are long
stemmed leaves with sharp, hard pointed
ends. The soft part Of the leaf can be re
moved and the stem stretched out to -four
or i've feet, it is so elastic. You let this
dry in the sun, and You have an cycles:
needle already threaded
The natives Of the country use nothing
but the mescal thread needle, as they cal
It, to sew their garments You car
make as fine thread rs needed. II you
desire fine thread pun the stem and i
will grow smaller IN the same way thai
rubber will. The thread is as strong a!
wire. Ropes and heavy twine can be madl
from the plant that will be almost a
strong as a steel wire cable. The big stem
Of the leaves can be used, and there ar
about fifty leaves TO each head that can b
utilized. The United States and Mexic'
can have monopoly in this rope, for no
where else on the globe is the plant to b
found.-New York Telegram.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
THE NEWS IN BRIEF.

The pope, IL is reported, will lend his In
fuence 70 support the republic of France.
II was decided at the New York state
camp at Peekskill to form an athletic as
sociation, the members OF which shall be-
long to the National guard Of the state.
Count and Countess Won Blucher, who
were married In Milwaukee week ago,
have arrived in Brooklyn. The count went
to Asbury Park, n, j., to placate the girls
father
One-ffth Of the capital stock which New
Jersey is to contribute toward the build.
ing Of the North river bridge has been
raised. Wealthy brewers are the princi
pal stockholders. Work on the structure
will be begun during October
Farmers Alliance leaders have issued a
circular to the wheat growers OF the coun
try urging them TO hold back their wheat
for higher prices.
To test the constitusionality Of the cleo
trical execution law which prohibits the
publication Of the details Of the execution
OF murderers Charles O'Connor Hennessy
city editor of the New York Daily News
was indicted for a misdemeanor for having
caused the publication of an account OF
the execution ef Murderers Smiler, Slo
tuiNf HhkAlO anu NNtA at nAhk A'Ahr
prison on July last
DR.. Koch has resigned his public offices
This step is understood to be due TO his
disappointment at the negative results oi
his medical discovery.
In the race Of the CorintAion Yacht
club July %, of Marblehead, the Beatri,
won. The Oweene was second.
Mr. Spurgeon continues 10 improve il
health.
Josiah $. Briean, Of Philadelphia. thl
architect, who was arrested In Buffalo, wa
held for examination at New YorF
charged with embezzling s2S,000 from I
Tubular Steel Car company.
Governor Hill has appointed Leonar'
Burritt, Of Spencerport, as one Of the man
ayers of the Rochester State hospital, I
succeed the late James w. Craig.
The prohibitory law Of Maine was de
nounced in unmeasured terms by the Sta
Pharmaceutical association at Portland.
Sam Sing, the Chinese laundryman o
Newark, Y. j., who was believed to hav
been afflicted with leprosy, was pronounce
as suffering from the malady in its wors
form.
The United States warships philadelphi
and Petrol have arrived at Halifax.
The last fiickering flame in the fatal Hi
| Farm mine, which burned a year ago, ha
| Just been extinguished.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
DIED.


BROWN.-ln this city, on July 10. Lizzie p,
wifeof Delray {. Brown, in the s9th year of
her age.
CRAVEN On July 2l. Margaret. wife OF
John Craven, aged 45 years.
ClYMER.-ln this city, suddenly. on the
18th in tant, Mrs. Jacob I. Clymer, in the
2fth year Of her age.
GAM sIE.-In this city. on July p, Elwond,
son OF Clara and James Gamble, In his 9Th
year.
HICKEY .-O On July %. near Hare's Corner,
Mary, wife Of William Hickey.
LYNN. On July q. Cora. wife Of William
R Lynn. aged 20 years.
LYNCH.-On July 81, Daniel, infant son OF
Cornelius and Ella Lynch.
MCGILLION.- In this city, on July Is,
Thomas. son Of Michael and Margaret McGil-
lion, aged II months.
PAGE.-In this city. on July Is. Milburn,
infant son Of Harry w. and the late Maria o.
| Page.
SALISBURY In this city, on July p.
Robert Salisbury. aged 60 years.
| WRITTEN AT ChristiaRa, July 10, Mar.
! garet E. Whisten, In her 4sth year.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
The weather.

Indications for the Middle states TO- day
Partly cloudy 20 fair; more sultry and
slightly warmer weather will prevail.
with light rains on the seaboatd, and
light or fresh southwesterly winds, fol.
lowed by clearing and slightly cooler
weather, except on the sea coGsts
New York Herald Foresasts-An
irregular aud feeble cyclonic depre sslor
central near Montreal, but extending
sou to Virginia, will move northwarc
TO day, followed by local rains, with I
small ''cool wave" In the lake region
which viii be felt slightly in this section
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
THE SHARON CASE RECALLED.
A Woman Threatens TO Publish Som
Sensational Correspondence.

A Woman Threatens TO Publish Some
Sensational Correspondence.
SAN FRANCISCO, July PA sensation
was caused here by the publication of the
fact that bundle Of letters written by
Justice Field and Francis j. Newlands,
Senator Sharon's son-in-law, and bearing
on the peculiar procedure in the Sharon
case, were in the hands Of Mrs Sarah
Mitchell, the landlady Of Newlands con.
fidential manager, Charles Livingstone
Many shady things are alleged to have
occurred in the Sharon divorce trial Sen.
ator Sharon spent money like water TO de
feat Sarah Althea
Mrs Mitchell demands $4,000 from the
Sharon estate for the letters, as she de.
clares they are worth that money should
she deliver them TO Sarah Althea. Young
Sharon and Newlands both assert that nc
such letters are in existence Justice
Field also says she may print any letters
OF his which she holds.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
PAGE AND QUEEN.

The Ing was old and stern Of face;
The queen was young and full Of grace.
Did she find him coldf All, who can say
How chill December seems 10 Mayl
The velvet train Of the queen so fair
Was borne by page with golden hair.
Did she backward glance e-did she smile Oh
sigh2
To whispered word did she look reply?
When on the scaifold stood page and queen,
'Twas ptiful sight as e'er -sas seen;
As she knelt at the block he flung him down
To kiss the hem OF her velvet gown.
Emma NJ. Phelps In Kate Fields Washington
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
nrarrieh Mithout ! Nyord.

PHILADELPHIA. July PA weddinl
took place in little brick house in Ger
mantown that was OF an unusual char
acter. During the entire ceremony not I
word was spoken by the bride, the groom
or the clergyman officiating. The clergy
man was Rev. James II. Cloud, who Il
acting as assistant rector Of All Souls
Church for the Deaf The bride was Mrs
Laura O'Toole. BY her side was tn
groom, a farmer near South Vineland, y
j. Toddling about with delight was Eve
year-old Mary O'Toole, daughter Of tn
widow. Clergyman, bride and groom wer
all deaf mutes.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24

tomorrow A severe warm wave" will
probably cross the country from the
Pacific slope to the Middle Atlantic coast
during the next four days. Temperature
was nearly stationary yesterday in the
United States; the chief minimum re-
ported was 40 degrees Fahrenheit, at
Fort Assiniboine, Mont. the chief maxi
mus, l02 degrees, at Portland, Oregon.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
shnshan NYns Yictnrinns.

BUFFALO, July "a There have been lively
times in the Democratic city, county and
assembly district committees here. A
meeting was held to consider the new
party r,les proposed by the Cleveland
Democracy, ana the amendments proposed
by Frank T. f-.ynolds, which virtually
made Speaker Sneehan master Of the situa
tion. The meeting proved very hot one
but the outcome was the adoption of this
Reynolds amendments.
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
Secured by "straw Bondsmen.

NEW YORK, July 24.-The World claims
that several bondsmen Of the paving con
tractors in New York are not worth a
cent One Of them, Joseph H. Marshall,
Is on record as being worth $780, Mr..
Marshall is now fugitive from justice,
and has admitted on oath that he is not
worth A cent
Evening journal., 1891-07-24
President POLK Defines the Issue

WASHINGTON, July 24-President Polk
Of the Farmers Alliance, says he has been
quoted incorrectly as saying that the great
issue was the tariff and free coinage, and
that with these issues the Alliance would
all rally around the sub-treasury bill 9Th,
issue IS the reform Of our entire financia
system Neither the issuance of NOR,
money nor the collection OF less taxes vii
alone do the people any good