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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29

These may be removed piecemeal, al.
lowing the load to fall where it is
wanted, without handling. Where a
team and scraper are employed, the
winged platform, shown in the first
figure, will be found useful as chute
to lead the gravel from the platform to
the wagon if the bank is high, or when
it becomes difficult to get the wagon
close to the platform. When road
makers become accustomed to the
cheap handling of gravel, the system
of scraping up loan from the cutters
for teams to wade through will be
given up, and good country highways,
better teams and larger loads will be-
come common.-Hollister Sage, in
American Agriculturist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
HIVlNG A SWARM.
Task Requiring Presence OF Mind and
Absolute FearIessness.

a AdSA acquiring Nv NhAhu hho
Absolute FearIessness.
To hive swarm of bees successful
ly, and in a systematic manner, re-
quires presence of mind, GOODNESS Of
nerves and fearlessneSs. To note the
vast difference of the ways in which
bees are hived throughout the coun-
try would be very amusing / think
it is sufficient TO point out the correct
way.
1t is the usual custom on discovering
a swarm leaving the hive to begin
throwing water on them; this do not
do. When l see swarm in the air at
once set about to prepare the hive for
them. If know which hive they have
come out of l remove it to a new loca-
ton and set the new one in its place,
and spread on the ground just in front
of it sheet doubled twice.
The new hive should contain full
set of frames with a narrow strip of
foundation as starter, and if it is dur
ing good honey flow and after the
surplus arrangements have been put on,
/ would remove the latter from off the
old hive and place it on the new one; by
this time the swarm has settled. If
low enough. l sprinkle them little to
prevent them from flying when Jared.
Now get your swarming baS-
ket II find that one holding
half bushel is the most convent
ent); to the handle of this tie pole, a
piece of pine one and one-half or two
inches square is just right. Now reach
up with the apparatus just described
and place the basket under the cluster;
the end of handle should extend beyond
the basket foot or so; strike the limb
on which the bees have settled sharp
blow, at the same time keeping the
mouth of the basket where the bees
will fall into it. If the first jar is hard
enough the queen will fall into the
basket together with the larger portion
of the bees. Hold the basket in the
same position until the bees have set
tied, and if any settle on the limb CON
tinue to jar it until they have all set
tied in or on the basket
You now have them captured and can
do anything You want with them.
have carried a swarm a mile in this
shape without any trouble. If your
hive is in readiness carry the bees and
pour them down in front of it and as
sist them to enter by taking hold of the
corners of the sheet and raising it;
after they are all in see that the hive is
shaded from the suns rays, and you can
then leave them to take care of them
selves.-Farm, Field and Stockman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
FIG. 1. WINGED PLATFORM.

sition by an iron rod running from one
to the other. 1t is laid fat on the
gravel to shovel on while working into
the bank. By using hoe the gravel
may be cleared from behind it, few
inches at a time, and the platform
pushed up. AS the bank caves, it falls
on the hard, smooth surface of the
platform, and each shovelful may be
taken up with much less strength and
time than if shoveling in the bank with
nothing to aid the edge of the shovel
The wings, projecting outward, catch
additional quantities, and shoot it on
to the floor for the shoveler. The Sec
ond help is made in two ways, as shown
in Figs. 2 and 8. Fig. is platform
the length of a wagon box, or longer,
if the gang of shovelcrs be large
enough. 1t has legs in front that are
high enough to raise it above the
wagon. It's rear side rests in the bank.
Men stand on it, and rapidly fill each
wagon that drives under it, and with
out lifting any of the gravel If the
bank does not hang over this platform,
the gravel may be eXpeditiously
loaded by being thrown on it, and
hauled off into the wagon by one or
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29

it. One of the duties with which we
were charged was that of keeping the
range, which was government land,
free of settlers.
When you see covered wagon"
said our manager, keep your eyes on
ii, and take care that it don't stop on
our grazing lands"
But suppose" questioned one, 1.-The
owner of a wagon should refuse to
move on. Then what are we to do?"
II guess there's enough of us here"
replied the manager, ''to see that he
does move. If any man should be fool
''ardy enough to squat here after being
notified not to do SO, it will be our
business to route him out. Well kill
his horses. burn his wagon, and, if
he's very ostrcperous, we'll hang him
a little. Our instructions from Mr.
Merrill are to keep this range clear of
settlers and we've got to do it or else
lose our jobs
During the next month several wag-
ons drove across our range, but none of
them halted within our limits. Then
one day. late in the afternoon, there
dilapidatcd and Stacking to the last
degree, drawn by span of poor. bony
horses that could scarcely more than
creep. | saw the poor outfit crawling
along the edge of the timber and
watched it until | saw it halt at point
less than fourth of mile from the
ranch. | saw man come out OF the
wagon, and after looking about for a
minute or so, proceed to unhitch his
team and turn them out to Craze. l
felt it my duty to warn him to move
on, so | rode down to the wagon for
that purpose. The man was tall,
thin, sickly-loolling person whose sur
roundings proclaimed him victim of
extreme poverty. | was touched by
his appearance, and as gently as !
could, informed him of the necessity
of Immediately vacating the spot. As
! spoke his pale, sharp features lighted
up with the fire of indignation, and in
reply he said:
I've made my last move, unless I'm
driven by force. I've been run about
from place to place by the cattlemen
till I've got nothing left, and I'm tired
of it. This land is open for settlement
and have a right to claim here, and
] propose to have it
But you can't hold it, reasoned.
They'll burn your wagon and kill your
horses"
Just let them try it, he replied lay
ing his hand on q pistol which hung at
his side. I've got this left, and I'm
desperate enough to use it. Some of
them wouldn't burn any more wagons. $
had only gone a short distance when
met q little boy running across the
prairie. and as he stopped to admire my
gaudy cowboy attire and trappings,
spoke to him and asked his name.
I'm Johnnie Merrill, " he answered
Men my pa just come down here to-
lay, an my pa he's gone to look at the
cattle an I'm goin' down there to that
wagon. My pa he owns this ranch
you know, an he let me come down
aere with him this time"
had not gone far, after leaving the
boy, when met man cantering along
OF horse back, and as he was stranger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
BURNING OUT STUMPS.

Not as Effective as the Simple Method
Herewith Illustrated.
In answer to the request of CORE
spondent for some cheap method to get
rid of his stumps, we repeat the figure
of simple and effective contrivance
which we gave several years ago, and
which has been in use for many years.
A team is attached to the end of a
long and strong lever, the other end
being chained to the stump. The team
being driven around twists the stump
out. The chain must be made of inch
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
FARM AND GARDEN.
AIDS TO BETTER ROADS.
Two Cheap and Serviceable Devices Suit
able for Universal Use.

Two Cheap and Serviceable Devices Suit
able for Universal Use.
Were it not for the cost of handling
by the expensive process of slow SHOW
cling, gravel would be employed much
more extensively in road making. Two
cheap devices suitable for universal use
commend themselves to the road build
er. In practice they save twenty to
twenty-five per cent. of the time re-
quired for shoveling, while men and
teams experience less fatigue than by
the old time process. The first help,
shown in Fig, 1, is merely a platform
of boards with cleats beneath, like a
door, six feet long, having wings at the
ends, which are held in an upright po-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
A Glass Savings Bank.

Savings banks are now all the rage,
and the inventors of novelties are vie
ing with each other in making unique
things in this direction, says an ex-
change. The latest device in this line is
safe made OF glass. AS it's contents
are always visible it cannot be pilfered
without detection, while the character
of the material of which it is made is
proof against the whim of the owner in
the matter of emptying it. 1t is claimed
that the bank will encourage saving
habits, while it is neat and attractive
ornament.-N. Y. Continent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29

Both the method and results When
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to the taste, and acts
gently yet promptly on the Kidneys,
Liver and Bowels, cleanses the sys-
tenn efectually, dispels colds, head,
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs is the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and ac-
ceptable to the stomach, prompt in
its action and truly beneficial in its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, its
many excellent qualities commend it
to all and have made it the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs is for sale in SOC
and 81 bottles by all leading drug
gists. Any reliable druggist who
may not have it on hand will pro-
cure it promptly for any one who
wishes to try it. Do not accept any
substitute.
CALIFORNIA FiG SYRUP co.
LOUISVILLE. KE EEW YoRx. N.Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29
FACING A STAMPEDE.
How Squatter Made Himself
Welcome at Merrilrs Ranch.

n TIL E year
IS | was en-
ploy e d as a
herder at Mer-
rill's ranch, out
in w e S t e rn
Kansas. O urs
was one of the
most extensive
ranches in the
state, and there
was quite a lit
tie army of men
and boys con
nected w j t h
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-05-29

and half iron to be strong enough; it
is hooked into a prominent root and
pas sing once or more round the stump;
the lever may be twenty or twenty-five
feet long, ard at the larger end ten
inches wide and six inches thick, taper
ing to the outer end, The end may be
rounded so as to drag easily from one
stump to another. The purchase of
such lever would be about forty or
fifty times the strength o: the team.
Large roots would require cutting in
large stumps. On very stony ground
this would be difficult. Country Gen
tlcman.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

viii you heed tho warning-the signal. per-
disease. Consumption? Ask yourselves II you
can afford for the sake Of saving 20 cents.
to run the risk and do nothing for 1t. We know
from experience that Shiloh.s Cure will cure
your cough. 1t never fails This explains why
more than million Of bottles were sold the past
year 1t relieves Group and Whooping Cough
81 once. Mothers, do not be without II. Sample
bottles free. Sold by Bodeker Brothers and
shall streets
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

The fret symptoms Of heart disease are short
breath, futtering, faint and hungry spells, pain
In side, swollen ankles for which DR.. Miles
New Heart Cure is marvellous remedy. Fine
book on Heart Disease. with wonderful cures,
free at Owens h Minor Drug Co, 1907 Main
street, opposite postofhce, or address DR.. Miles
Medical Co., Elkhart. Ind.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria.


SYMPTOMS: Moisture; intense itching and sting
ii ing hosl a. hlght; worse by scratching; II al
lowed 20 continue tumOrs form, which often
bleed and ulcerate, becoming very sore
swaynes ointment stops tie itching and bleed
ing, heals liberation. and in most cases removes
cents. DIR. Swsyne 4 Son. Philadelphia
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

In time for coughs. colds Group. cons umption
bronchitis, hosrseness, and all throat and lung
troubles, that old-fashioned remedy, Or. Dayids
wild cherry.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

come were delivered by the president; the
Rev. DIR. Theodore l.. Cuyler. ex-Judge moan
Davis and the Rev Walter Elliott, to winch
the guest Of the evening responded.
Nav 9 will be the anniversary OF the con,
secration of "old ST. Marks. on the Bowerie. ;, !,
which occurred in 1799 During this perioo
the church has had six rectors, the present
the Rev. DR.. Rylance, having held the posi-
ton since 1863.
BARON HIRscH WILL CONTRIBUTE.
Baron Hrsch. the renowned fnancier and
philanthropist, will contribute at an early
date an article for the North American he
view. He will explain the principles which
have animated him in the Distribution OF MS
,,rincelv nhilanthropies. His views have spe-
cinl pertinence at the present time, because
Of the important discussion on the 'ResponsI-
bilities Of Wealth" which is being carried on
in the papers Of the Review by such eminent
authorities as Cardinal Gibbons, Professor
Fly. Bishop Potter. Hon. Edward. J. Phelps,
and the Rt. Hon. Joseph Chamberlain.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

LISTEN TO THE PRUDENT ADVICE. which urges
you TO the immediate treatment of that Rasping
Cough by the use Of DR.. d. Jayne's Expectorant,
the best OF medicines for Coughs and Colds
and an approved standby for all Pulmonary
troubles and lhroat-slls.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
Notice.

Partieswho have pledges with me will please
call and redeem them or pay charges. "a no
further indulgence will be given.
ELLIS ABBAM,
9lG east Broad street.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
ENcrY Mother

So easy in its action, harmless, and effectual
in relieving is Simmons Liver Regulator.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

should see that her little ones are protected, and
that bottle OF DR.. Dayids Cough Syrup is at
hand TO give IN case Of Group. Coughs or Colds
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

HlCkOk's NO. I, II. ID. G., FIG. AND
CAROLINE SUN-CUREDA ARE PURE, CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUS-CURED TOBACCOS. TRY
THEM.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

Simmons Liver Regulator has never beer
known TO fail to cure Dyspepsia.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
Oh. What n Cough.

Simmons Liver Regulator has never been
known 70 fail 70 cure Sick Headache.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria

Spring designs Ia patterns, rs shown by the
Domestic Sewing Machine Company, No. 9O9
east Main street. are attracting great deal
of attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
Don't Fail TO Take

Simmons Liver Regulator has never failed
10 relieve Constipation of the Bowels.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
Children Cry for Pitchers Castoria..

HICKOK'S NO. I, III. ID. C., FIG, AND
CAROLINE SUN-CURED ARE PURE. CLEAN
AND CHOICE SuN-CURED TOBACCOs. TRY
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14
LICENSE TAXES.


OFFICE OF TIKI CorLFcroR or CITY IAxEs,l
CITY HAIL,
IdcHM0Sp, Va. April T. 1891. ;
T ICFNSF TAN.-CITY LICENSES FOR TIE
J. iear 1891 have been placed IN my hanisi9
collection and are now due, as follows.
Agents:- City scayenger.
baggage and express, Commission merchants
Fertilizers, Dentists,
Insurance, ~ttettlfes,
Labor, Elncfrlclenst
Land. Express companies,
Manufacturing arti- / ,h and oysters,
cle-. lrul. stands, &c,
Renting houses, Hotels
Railroad ticket. lmrolndlng lot,
Steamship Ines Intelligence Office,
Ivue-wrlters; Junk dealers,
Architects. Liquor ID, uiers:-
Attornevs-at-law. Wholesale,
AucNOnecrs:-- Retail.
General Wholesale malt
koal estate, Bottlng;
To .acco, Livery stables,
Common crler; Loan oitccs
Bar-rOom Lumber mcasnrcrs'
billiard tables. Mercantile agencies,
Boarding houses; Photographers,
brokers' Physicians.
Cattle, ryafe bankers,
Commercial Private entertainment
Insurance. Public rooms,
Merchandise. Restaurants,
Pawn, SnacAs,
Railroad ticket Storage,
ship. Telegraph and te.~
Stock. phone companie.
Tobacco; veterinary surgeons
Chemists. &c. &c.
Parties falling 70 nay This TAX on or before
APRIL 30 i-gi. Will no subject 20 tho penay
prescribed ~ the city ordinances ..,,.,,
T. w. CUNNlNGHAM
apl-im Collector OF CITY Taxes
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

HICKOK's NO. 1, II. ID. C., ZIG. Ann
CAROLINE sUN-CURED ARE PURE, CLEAN
AND CHOICE sUA-CVRED TORACCOs. Thy
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1891-04-14

WALL HlhlII NOIEN.
There is no doubt that the miners will strike
70 enforce the eisht-hour working day. They
offered the operators guarantee that the cost
OF production should not exceed that under
the present system. On May LIST miners in
tue Plttsburg, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois and
West Virginia fields will quit work or strike
Tor the elght.hour day, and will be supported
by the funds OF tho miners. the American
Federation and the Knights Of Labor organi-
cations. The production Of coal in these dis
tricts VIII be diminished at least O. per cent.
ONO, West Virginia and some Indiana rail
ways will be affected thereby.
Earnings Chesapeake and Ohio. First week
OF Alril, 1891. sl45,os0; 1880, slS7 .323 in
crease, sS,5G7.
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
a hne portrait of the Rev DIR. HUNTINGTON
Oh urace church, is in the spring exhbition at
the Academy OF Design and hangs in the cor
ridor on the right of the staircase
The history class conducted hy Miss Jane
Welsh. aud organized under the patronage of
Mrs. Grover Cleveland. will meet to-norrow
afternoon at Mrs. SECRETARY Whtney's house
Mrs. Delaney Kane and Mrs. George place
will be the invited guests.
A reception under the auspices of the M.
tionsl Temperance Society was tandered 10
Archbishop John Ireland at the Metropolitan
Opera House this evening. Addresses Of vel.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-28
Napoleonic Superstition.

IL is not generally known that both Napoleon
l. and Napoleon Ill attached a most supersti-
tious Importance to the letter NJ, says the New
York Recorder, This will be understood VIII en-
1t is remembered that Marbosuf was the first to
call attention to the genius Of young Bonaparte
az the military college, that Marengo was
Napoleon s first great victory, that Melas was
the name OF the general whom he superseded
IN the command OF the French army in Italy
that Mortier was one of his best generals that
It was Moreau VINO betraye him, and that
Murat, King OF Naples, was the first martyr to
his cause Marie Louise shared the culmnat-
ing point or his success. Moscow was the
scene or his greatest disaster, and il was VI g -
ternich who defeated him in the field Of dip lo-
macy.
No less than six Of the field marshals and
twenty six Of his best generals had names be-
ginning with NJ, and Maret. Duke of Bassano
was his most trusted confidente. His very first
Da-tie was that OF Mounotte and his last that CT
mont Saint Jean, subsequently and more uni
Versally known as Waterloo. Among his
victories were those of MiIlesimo Mondori
montmirail, Montereau. and Montm artre. His
nrst chamberlain was NJ. de Montesquieu: his
last residences in France was at Malmason. He
surrendered himself to Capt. Maitland of his
British majesty's ship Bellerophon. and his
Marchand.
The superstition attached by Napoleon III to
the same letter may be accounted for by the
Iact That his wife was countess of Montijo
Jnat MS most intimate friend was the Duke of
Morny, and his most dread ID enemy Manzini.
The most glorious feats of arms by the French
army during his reign were the capture of the
Malakof and Of the grim Mameloa during the
Crimean war. His most famous field marshals
were MacMahon, Duke OF Magenta and the
Duke Of Malakoff The great victory of SOL
ferino, in 1889, took place on the banks of the
Mincio, and the cities OF Mantua and Milan
played an important role during the campaign.
The Mexican war and the execution of
Emperor Macmillan caused his power
TO wane perceptibly. Malmesbury was
the name of his most intimate
friend in English political lfe Sedan which
witnessed his fall. is on the banks of the Meuse;
the surrender OF Metz rendered his restoration
to power impossible. and Moltke was the name
OF the man TO whose genius he chiefly owed
his defeat.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1891-10-28
BRIGHT BITS.

MRS. JoCELYN-Don't you miss your husband
very much, now that he is away?
Mrs. GolightlY-o, not at all. You see. he
left me plenty OF money, and at breakfast 1 Just
stand a newspaper up in front of his plate, aud
half the time forget that he really isn't there
Puck.
''THE teacher wanted to box my ears this
morning" remarked Johnny Fizzletop
How do you know that he wanted to box
your earsY" asked his mother.
III he hadn't wanted to box my ears he
wouldn't have done it, would he, eh!"-Terds
SiftinQs.
ExPEcTANT NEPHEw-How is my rich uncle
today?
Family Doctor-M Much better. His viii keeps
Nephew (sadly)-Tm afraid that's So He
made bis will III my favor twenty years ago,
and don't believe he'll die while that will is in
existence.-Good helcs.
SIR PoMPEY BEpELL-This bottle OF Romance.
Cont seems rather cloudy. Brown It ought to
be all right. know it stands nae in l2 guineas
dozen!
The New Butier-There certainly is some sedi-
fnent Sir Pompey: but IT'S or no consequence
whatever tried a bottle of it myself the other
day, and found it first rate = Punch.
HIcKs-Grigson. they tell me, spent the sum
mer at his new place in your town. How did
he get on thereH
mower to everybody who came along. That
was gentlemanly, allow; but man can't ex-
pect 20 become q popular character who will
keep his mower so confoundedly dull as Orig
son does.-BoStoR Transcript.
AUGUSTUS DENsE-I understand that barber
insulted Senator PETER by throwing a whisk-
broom at him through his wtndow.
CHoLLY SMAETEIGH -Then%hat is the differ
ence between Senator PETER making q speech
and Senator PETER insulted?
A. d. (coldlyl-Aw, don't know.
c. S.-Why, in one case the wind blew through
bis whtskeyS, and in tina other the whisk blew
thrnuOh his Window -lfiny uTOIie T11frn0I
"AR UPHoLsTERER, would ike to buy a
nice reception chair. Something new "
I'VE have just the thing madam. Here 1t IS
Made especially for our trade. Take a seat
on it,"
Dear me! Why this chair is awful! 1
couldn't sit on it five minutes. never sat on
such an uncomfortable thing in my life!'
Exactly, madam. That is just the idea. You
see, it is made for callers "-HGrper'S BGzar,
'THEY talk about the poor sewing woman
wrongs" said the Shirt" Indignantly, but
look how she treated me-"
"What did she DOR queried the Dress.
why, she coared me, she bastsd me, and
| then she deliberately feled all my seams"
Il have no fault to find with her. said the
Dress. loftily.
Maybe not" speered the Skirt "'but then
she trained you 70 lie well. "-Bditimore Ameri-
can.
FIRST ARCTIC ExPLoRER-I sayl
Second Arctic Explorer-Say on.
II say! We're in a box
"Jesso"
"Well have to wait for a rescuing party.
That's It,"
Zone will come. suppose"
Yes; they always come-but not always on
time"
"Tsayn'
"WeilY'
Don't you think the present style Of arctic
exploration might be improvedf"
Perhaps So What would you suggest
Il think the rescuing party ought to 60
ahead. "-Neto York Weekly.