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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
THE CORRECT WEIGHT.
Hogs should Not BE Fed Beyond Nine
Months of Age.

Months of Age.
Experiments made for the purpose OF
determining the economic weight of a
hog show concluavely that he never
should be fed beyond eight or nine
months of age, and the largest profit is
found, as rule, in a weight not to ex-
coed 200 pounds. What is known as
the food of support plays a very impor-
tant part in the profit or loss of large
weights. Suppose, as many farmers
say, that a resolution is made to turn
the hog when he reaches 800 pounds.
He must take from his food an in.
creasing amount each day to support
the weight already gained or else he
drops back. The German experiments
indicate that 2 per cent. of the live
weight in food must be taken each day
to support that live weight. If the
hog weighs 300 pounds this amounts to
six pounds of food daily. The only
profit is in the FOOD that is applied to
make new weight.
A recent pig feeding experiment at
the Maine station illustrates this prin-
ciple excellently. The pigs were taken
at ages ranging from five weeks to
eight weeks. During the first 100 days
Of the experiment not far from two
pounds of digestible food produced one
pound of growth, while during the last
fifty days the ratio was four pounds of
dlgestible food to one of growth. Ev-
cry pound of pork made during the
last fifty days cost double to that made
in the first 100 days.
The lesson Taught br this principle is
practically stated that the most money
can be made from young hogs turned
at a medium weight. Chicago Intsr
Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
IMPROVED SAW HORSE.

There Is No Longer Any Need of Stand
ing on One Leg.
The man who works up his wood
pile with buck saw knows how hard
it is to stand on one leg with knee on
the stick while saving it. This horse
is arranged to hold stick of any size
up to ten inches or foot and hold it so
fast it will never pinch the saw blade.
The body of the horse is 8 inches
thick and feet long, mounted on four
heavy legs let into it by means of an
augur inches in diameter. Four more
holes are bored through it to take pins
foot long, but they all project from
its left side, while the sawyer works at
its right. These pins must incline a
little more than As deg from the pur-
pendicular. In putting heavy stick
on the horse it is not necessary to lift
it higher than its body, as there are no
pins in the way on this side. 1t is held
on the horse by means of the forked
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
TEACHING A HORSE TRICKS.


. French Teacher Says That 1t Is Hard
Work, Because Unnatural.
The greatest living trainer of per-
forming horses is the Frenchman Loyal.
de makes no secret of his methods,
which have often been published-latest
n that curious and entertaining book
oy LIE Roux and GARNER, "Acrobats
ind Mounte banks"
The horse, in the opinion of this ex-
perienced man. is one of the dullest ami
mails created; it has but one fault-mem-
Dry. 1t must be forced to learn its
,ricl1s, which are imprinted on it's mem
Dry by the whip if it resist, and by
presents of carrots if it obey. These
are associated in it's mind with certain
words or gestures, and it goes through
,he list from fear of punishment on one
1and, and in hope of reward on the
,ther.
This is certainly different behavior
rom the lively interest taken by horses
n racing, fox hunting and cattle herd
ng, the active obedience and self.dfs-
,ipline of war chargers or the steeds
Used by firemen; but in these and SIM
lar instances the animal, naturally
yregarious and accustomed to compete
with his fellows, is doing what seems
natural to him, and his exertions have
an object and result that he can com
prehend.
The feats of the circus on the con-
.rary, depend for their popularity large
y in for cling the animal to do what is
contrary to nature, such as strutting
about on his hind legs, posing himself
On pedestals where there is scarcely
room for his feet, lying down to be
tramped upon by his master or mistress,
balancing upon narrow pathway in
imitation of an equilibrist, and other
things-the more out of the way the
better in the estimation of the populace
in which horse can take no Interest,
and must lose that self-respect and
pride which are so manifest in him un-
der under better eli cumstances. While
these teats are astonishing. they are
rarely graceful or agreeable to the
better taste.
Any horse according to NJ LOYAL, can
be trained by judicious force; yet GER
tain breeds, as the Arabian horses and
those from Old Prussia are easier to
teach than any others, and the age is
OF great importance. The best eauca-
ton Is received between the fifth and
seventh years of the animals life; be-
fore that the horse is too exctable;
afterward. likely to De stiff. Frank
Leslie's Monthly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

stick shown. This comes down over il
when the foot is placed on the board A.
The two are connected by pin the
same as the foot of draw horse. To
hold up the fork while placing a stick
for saving, notch must be cut near
the top of one of the right hand legs 60
catch the board A. When stick is put
on the knee presses against the board,
throwing it out of the notch, and it
falls, bringing down the fork over the
log. l cul my wood feet long in the
forest, put it on the sled and when at
the pile work it up into stove length,
saving many chips With good saw
we'll set can cut of blocks 10 inches
in diameter. With proper arrange
ments to save lifting, the work is easily
done, If one is not the strongest. be-
licve in having wood cut in quantity
and dried year in advance. Eden,
n. L. Homestead,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
A Word About Soft Corn.

There is happily less than usual soft
.orn this year. No waste on the farm
IS greater than feeding soft corn by the
bushel to fattening hogs. 1t does them
ess good than half the bulk of grain
hat has become hard enough to grind,
and is made into meal The fact that
soft corn makes the teeth sore is well
known. Why it does SO is not SO gen.
orally understood. 1t is not the wear
If the corn on the teeth, but the fact
;hat it ferments rapidly, and thus
causes acidity of the stomach. Pigs
fed wholly on soft corn will have teeth
that become rotten, exposing the nerve
of the tooth SO that nothing can be
eaten. 1t is far better to use other
iced until the soft corn dries out by
treezlng enough to be ground. The
very softest corn can be fed to cows,
which will eat the green cob, and by
reconsideration get good deal of nutri.
nent from it-Colman's Rural World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
TO ExTERMHNATE RATS.
low One Farmer Cleared His Barn OIL
Rodent Intruders.

low One Farmer Cleared His Barn Of
Rodent lntruders.
have succeeded admirably in rid
Ting my barn of rats and mice by max
ng fue about sixteen feet long, two
inches high by three wide, of unplaned
timber, to enter which at either end
she rats have the best possible chance.
peek-hole in the side of the barn
anges with the center of this 1ue In
The other side of the barn, also in range,
IS pane of glass Looking into this
peek-hole the form of anything in the
trap is shown against the light, when l
aue. Placing a cage at one end push
follower through the iue that COM
pels the rat to enter the cage, which
Deing closed at the end next the fol-
lower the rat is prisoner. He can now
oe drowned.
The advantages of this trap are that
any rat that comes to my place is sure
to get into it, as rats have a natural
liking for such places He is soon taken
out prisoner without being hurt No
squealing, no blood, no disturbance,
nothing to alarm the rats if there are
any about They think their fellow
has gone visiting or exploring and enter
the trap as freely as before.
This trap has been in my barn twelve
years and is as useful as at first II
It caught rats automatically it's useful
ness would have played out in two
weeks. t.
The fue must not be much larger
than the size given. Rats can pass each
other in that, and they will not lounge,
doze, fiirt or quarrel in place that
cats can enter.
Have a similar trap on the floor Of
corn-crib running its whole length.
This trap has two holes in the top to
enable the rats to get up into the corn.
try to make them happy and make
things inviting and convenient for
them. When the end doors of this trap
are closed the two holes in the top are
also cl osed. SO there is no escape.
Farmers boys can exercise the ir in
genuity in making these traps; there
is no patent in the way. There must
be no appearance of trapping machin-
cry in sight, for the rats will not
come into your parlor" if they mis-
trust any trickery. Weather beaten
boards are the best.-B. A. Raboo, in
Farm, Field and Stockman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

:he bottom of which is nicely covered
IN the shape for a nest made of hay OF
straw. Everything is neat, convenient
The entire building l have banked a
quantity of fresh horse manure, close
up to keep it warm, and shut out
possible drafts that whistle about a
onely country building in the dead Of
winter. The roof may either be Gov.
red with tar paper or shingles. The
sost of This building should not exceed
E5 complete and IN some parts ii
sould be easily erected for $25. The
building should be located in a shell
cred place if possible and, above all. on
high dry grouud.-J. w. Caughey, in
Farm and Home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

The sorong yay
with Catarrh, is to stop it withou,
curing it. The poisonous, irrita
ting snuffs, strong caustic solutions
creams" balms and the like may
perhaps, palliate for a time. Blu,
they may drive the disease to the
lungs. The wrong way is full Of
danger.
The right way is proved one
It's with DR.. Sage's Catarrh Rem
edy. 1t cures, perfectly and per
manently, by its mild, soothing
cleansing and healing properties
the worst cases of Chronic Catarrh
1t has proved itself right, thou
sands of times, when everything
else has failed.
And this makes its proprie.ort
willing to prove that it's the right
thing for you, no matter how bad
your case or of how long standing.
If they can't cure your Catarrh,
they'll pay you $500 in cash.
They mean it.
They're certain of their medi.
cine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
and feeding room. Each room is sen.

and feeding room. Each room is sep
arated by frame work of wire netting
fastened by means of hooks and
staples and the entire coop conveyed
into one or even two separate inclos-
nres if found necessary. 1t is very
cheap and exceedingly convenient
arrangement. The feed room has a
square made of boards nailed to the
foor and the inside is filed half full OF
clean small gravel and the grain
thrown in upon it when feeding. Dust
boxes, A A. as well as suitable roosts,
B, occupy the space close at hand, all
of which are needful and convenient
The nesting places are in the darker
part of the coop purposely because
hens prefer seclusion when laying.
The nests, c, are on the board floor,
and about 8 inches deep by 10 square,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
WINTER LAYING HOUSE.

q Structure Arranged for the Comfort of
- Small Flock. t'
A convenient laying house suitably
arranged for the comfort of few
aens is what the farmers wives want
and must have to run the winter
through. The one presented here is
suitable for the purpose, a plain sub
stantial building, 10 and 9 feet re-
spectively in height by 81 feet long by
Is feet wide. The door without enters
the hall way where a row of feed bins
are placed convenient for supplying
the flock. This leads to each compart-
ment, two of which are occupied by
the hens, the other by the roosting
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22


a Trait Which Docs Not Alone Belong to
the Fair Sex.
Women have not the fee-simple Of
vanity. Men share with them the pos
session, and the young men run them
hard. No more now than at other
times and at all times in much the same
proportion, the youth of every race and
age and nation has its period and out
break of vanity. From Athens and
Corinth and Sy baris. from Syracuse and
Argos, even from Sparta herself. flocked
to the 'front.' in their day, the young
tops and handles of their time. He who
wore his cloak with the most becoming
grace accounted himself finer man,
and was so accounted of his fellows,
than he who huddled his on anyhow.
He might be drawer and more honora-
BILE. truer patriot, a more dutiful son,
= more faithful friend; but for all the
praise awarded by public opinion to
successful vanity he was not in it with
the graceful wearer of q purple bor-
dered cloak
Go on In history down to our own
tifnes-from Euphuists passing through
bloods and bucks and tops down to the
modern masher, dude, what you will,
and where do we find the moment when
young men were free from that same
kind Of vanity a. Ia generally held
special to women only-that vanity of
personal appearance which makes them
~AfeA inconvenience, amounting to
pain, that they may look well and gain
the admiration Of the other sex? Are
there no pinching shoes and boots to
be found planting future corns and
bunions on masculine feet? Do manly
necks suffer no Inconvenience from
guillotine collars, are there no tight
trousers and braced- backed vests, by
which the vanity of adolescence graft.
6es itself at the expense of the flesh,
and pride fulflls the old adage of being
emphatically painful? And If eyesight
| may be trusted, more than one youthful
cheek, with nanscent whiskers carefully
| removed, while the narrow line of mus
tache is as carefully cultivated, occa.
sionally bends itself to the effeminate
and degrading vanity of paint and pow.
der. Do we never see patch" on q
young male face? Vanity Is the equal
possession Of both sexes.-N. Y. Ledger
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

A SLOW match--the courtship Of bashful
young man.-W ashington STAR
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

IT Is when the turkey Is in the oven that
the cook studies Browning. Lowell Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

PUT handle to mans name even II he
10 a crank. A crank without handle Is of
little use Boston Transcript
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
A Remedy for the Grippe Cough

N @so00y TUT 0H1O OHtPPo OOUk"
A remedy recommended for patients az
fiicted with the Grippe Is Kemp's Balsam,
which is especially adapted to diseases Of
the throat and lungs Do not wait for the
first symptoms Of the disease before secur-
ing the remedy, but get bottle and keep 1t
on hand for use the moment it is needed II
neglected the Grippe has tendency to
bring on pneumonia. All druggists sell the
Balsam.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

TIE man who "grasped at straw" wasn't
drowning He was trying to "drown his
sorrows. n-Boston Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

BKKcHAM's PILLs cure bilious and nervous
illness. Beecham's Pills sell well because
they cure. Is cents q box.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

For Cough or Sore Throat the best med
lcine Is Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

Generally foiled by legal measures ere II
has attained any degree Of success, and that
is the palming OF Of fiery local bitters and
trashy tonics as akin . or identical with
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. The genuine
bears q vignette of St George and the
dragon with q minute note Of hand, with
directions for use on q bronze label Hos
tetter's Stomach Bitters Graduates dyspep
STA, liver complaint, kidney and rheumatic
troubles, malaria and la grippe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

IT is eminently proper for man who II
boring for oil to sign his letters your well.
wisher. Nv Arlington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

RUNNING expenses are those which you
pay as you go.-Augusta Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

NEVER let Withholding man get the
drop on you with valise. Chicago Trib-
une
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

JACK FROST is not teetotoler, as he in
variably takes his nip.-Pittsburgh Dis
patch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

The fellow who loses his grip nowadays
IL lucky onlers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

WE get acquainted with ourselves by
knowing other eople.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

EGoTIsM is a failing which is invariably
possessed by the other fellow. Brooklyn
Eagle
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

FoR CouoHs AND THROAT DISORDERS use
BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRocHEs. "Have never
changed my mind respecting them, except
think better Of that which I began by
thinking we'll Of REV. henry Ward Beeches:
Sold only in boxos
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

BREAD Is tho staff of life, but most mer
are looking for a ''puddin'." - Yonkeri
Statesmen.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

THE price of turkey is often an indiges-
ton Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

FIsHERMEN's lies often seem to them to
have reel foundation. -Yonkers Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

rae Only One Ever Printed-Can You Find
the Word9
There 10 O inch display advertisement
In this paper, this week, which has no two
words alike except one word The Same Ia
true Of each new one appearing each week,
from The DR.. Harter Medicine Co. This
house places Crescent" ON everything
they make and publish. Look for it, send
them the name of the word and they wilt
return you book, beautiful Autographs or
samples free
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

If you bury cabbage Try this plan:
Cut the roots off and bury shank as
well as the head. If you doubt this be-
ing as good as your old way try some
each way and see which is the better
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

ToMMY-"Look out for that cowl" Willie
from the oity)-"Why, is she going to
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

YELLING at street car for a Fastening
lady is sort of charity bawl.-Tcxas Sift-
ings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

Nor infrequently the butcher becomes {
hare dresser.-Boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

IT often takes match to light up young
lady's countenance.-Bingham Repub-
lican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

A NICE new umbrella Is used up when
Ia used at all -Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

THE buzz saw has what might be termed
an unapproachable manner. - Yonlzers
Statesman
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

La GRIPPE is not q thing TO be sneezed at.
Boston journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

TIE clouds are supposed to be teetotalers,
but they take drop now and then. Bling
hamton Republican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

Lanes Family Medicine Moves
The bowels each day. A pleasant herb drink
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

GOES to the wall ivy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
Beware Of Ointments for Catarrh That
Contain Mercury,

Contain Mercury,
As mercury will surely destroy the sense
of smell and completely derange the whole
system when entering 1t through the mu-
cous surfaces. Such articles should never
be used except on prescriptions from repu-
table physicians, al the damage they will do
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man.
ufactured by F. ]. Cheney q Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and is taken inter-
nally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. It is taken internally, and made
In Toledo, Ohio, by F. J. Cheney II Co. Tes-
timonials free.
ISold by Druggists. price 75c. per bottle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

Love hopes always because 1t believes a
ways.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

In the Ie days OF chemical science the as
sassin has often found that blood will tell
-nxueil Cnuriar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22

WIN CAN BUY large lot IN Muskegon, Mich.
IVY four blocks from " Immense factories for ue3
Only 300 cash. Send your name and get Plats an3
Views free. Write c. ~ bteeIo n Sons, Muskegon, Mek
sS-nAhk THIS PAPER sysy res
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-01-22
A Shabby Little Game,

HE-"Why is justice represented as a
womanp She-"Because her work 10 never
done n-Elmira Gazette
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-23
FOREIGN NEWS.

A Director Wrecked the Big Bank OF Aus
tratia.
LONDON, Aug. GA committee of Mel
bourne shareholders Of the Mercantile bank
of Australia report that tho bank has been
insolvent since 1888. They also re-
port that Sir Matthew Davis.
chairman OF the directorate, made
advances to various companies be
promoted. losing $500, 900 in such o~utlays.
1t 10 probable the shareholders will be
obliged to meet q deficit of G475, 900. The
Iondon shareholders largely bought issues
at a premium. Threats Of criminal PROSE
cution are made against the chairman and
directors.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-23
A WUMAN'S
Designs Asked for One to Be Put In
Big Fair at Chicago.

Designs Asked for One to BE Put In the
Big Fair at Chicago.
The Lewis and Clarke County Columbian
association had a long discussion at the
Board OF Trade rooms yesterday on the
proposition to erect a fountain in the
woman's building at Chicago. Several
suggestions were made about the matter,
but nothing was decided on beyond asking
those who havs designs to submit to do 80.
Tho design asked TO 10 for u fountain, the
cost not to e1ceed $500. The question OF
whether the fountain will be the coutribu-
ton Of the women from the state at large
or merely from Lewis and Ola ke county
was left open. One design suggested was
very unique. 1t ia to represent the slope Of
a hill in q plhcar claim with a giant nozzle
playing on the gold bearing soil. The
wntes hits the side Of the hill and runs
down into the fume, which carries it down
to the place whore it runs out for drinking
purposes. If any body can improve on this
he will have his design accepted.
The Helena independent. [volume] (Helena, Mont.) 1875-1943, 1892-08-23
GAVE UP HIS STAR.

Rilly Sears Gotta Mad aud Resigns hecauas
He IL Discharged.
Mayor Curtin yesterday afternoon re-
ceived The resignation Of William ssars ~
foreman of the chain gang. Tho rssignA-
ton simply read: II herewith snclose my
star. Please accept my resignation 90
chain-RAnR boss 20 take effscl ~ onco'
Sears and tho city marshAl have had asv-
eral differences OF late. On Saturday nivht
the marshal suspended Sears On the lat-
ter'a appeal to the mayor he WAS leinstAted.
Something that occurred again yesterday
caused the marshal TO again suspend Ssars.
The mayor aaid IL was all right. Seara
bringing the matter before tho council to-
night. Paul Ray tskes Sears place. John
Hansohild helps him.