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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

attended with meager success, few
stones being found, and the excitement
finally subsidized. Two years later,
prospectors wandered north of the
Orange river far out on the desert,
some IS miles from Van Neikerk's
sheep farm. and there discovered what
has since become famous throughout
the world as the Kimberley Diamond
Mines of South Africa.
The news of this new discovery
spread like wildiire throughout the
country, and a general rush from all
parts of Cape Colony was made for tho
new Eldorado.
Kimberley is about 500 miles from the
coast, and the way there lay mostly
through roadless desert, where water
could only be had at long intervals and
food for man or beast was scarce and
difficult to obtain. Yet men by thou
sands and tens of thousands conquered
these obstacles and found their way
there, while many others left their
bones to bleach on the hot sands of the
African desert. The thirst for wealth be-
came epidemic, and made men oblivious
to every other thought or consideration.
Some made fortunes in a few days;
others, less fortunate, became despon-
dent and blew their brains out, or
wandered off into the desert to perish
of hunger and exposure.
But the days of the private digger in
the South African mines have long since
passed. A great syndicate of capi-
talists has absorbed the entire
Kimberley mining interests, and now
regulates the output of the precious
gems according to the demand. After
years of prospecting over many square
miles of adjacent territory it has been
ascertained that the only paying
diamondiferous ground in the whole
region is situated on the spot where the
town of Kimberley has been built, and
this entire area does not exceed three
miles in diameter. From this little
spot are unearthed ninety-nine hum
dredths of all the diamonds now sup
piled to the world.
The benefits accruing to South AZ
rica through the discovery of the dia-
mond fields have been enormous.
Kimberley is now reached by rail from
two different points on the coast; and
by system of irrigation large por-
ton of the desert country has been
transformed into flourishinS farms and
stock runs.
The lowest depth reached in the Kim
berley mines is about 200 feet, and no
diminution of the yield from the
ground has been observed. All
the manual labor is performed by
native blacks, who, attracted by the
high wages paid is per week., come
here from the far interior They are
engaged for sixty days, at which time
they are paid off in English sovereigns,
and return to their native Kraals with
wealth enough with which TO purchase
at least couple of mines each, and
thenceforth are looked upon as men of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
IRON.

The ancients believed that iron as
metal had great secret powers, and
they drove nails into their walls as a
protection against pestilence. Part of
this superstition has come down to
our own day. As for instance, hang
ing horse shoe over the door for
good luck. The best luck is that wise
and prudent foresight that foreSeeS a
contingency in advance and provides
against it. People who travel are
peculiarly liable to take cold. And
they should therefore in all cases pro-
vide themselves with bottle of Reds
German Cough and Kidney Cure and
take it when they feel chilly or when
they are exposed to a sudden change
in temperature. They can do this in
perfect confidence. For this great
remedy contains no opiate nor any
thing deleterious in its composition
and il can be taken any time without
fear of an over dose. Get it of any
dealer. Small size 25c, large ones SOC.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO., Peoria, Ill.
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FIG. 2.

which they will do if not crowded. The
entrance to the building gives hallway
or small room between the pens, 10x20
feet, with doors on either side leading
into each pen. Feed bins have shown
at the entrance end of the room where
corn, oats, wheat and other grain may
be put. A tool cupboard and work
bench and stove also have space in this
room, making it a handy place for the
farmer to look after the hens. Pens
near the stove may be used for sick
fowls when any are ailing. Each pen
has dust boxes, roosts (R). feeding
square CD conveniences as well as ne
cessities in any well-kept hen-house
The building is 40 feet long, 20 feet
wide, 10 feet high in the hen-house,
s feet to the cone of the roof
of the pigeon room, making it 1s
feet from the ground. (E) is the en-
trance to each of the runs; these are
on each side of the building. 1t mat
ters not whether the ground be level OF
billy, this building will suit any ioca-
ton. The floor | always make of
boards; never rest it on the ground,
preferring to put earth or sand over
the boards and renew it once a week
or as often as it is necessary.
The pigeon coop / show plan of in
Fig. 3. A flight of stairs (S) from the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

boy, Jan, was sent for and closely ques-
toned as to the precise localities at
which he had found the bright little
stones, and the interview closed by the
trader giving the boy q red cotton hand
kerchief for his choice of the pebbles.
With this mysterious little stone in his
possession Trader O'Reilly wendell his
way southwark, and in due course
arrived at the settlement on the coast,
and at once submitted it to the inspec-
ton of distinguished mineralogist and
scientist who, after thorough testing,
unhesitatingly pronouncedi it veritable
diamond, weighing 2115 carats and
worth $500. This lucky speculation
prompted the trader to retrace his
steps, with as little delay as possible, to
the sheep farm of Van Neikerk, but the
boer had in some way become appraised
of the value of the little stones, and
now positively refused to allow the
trader to see them again, or to even
stop over night on his farm. However,
the news had gone abroad that dia-
mon1s had been found in this vicinity,
and soon the country was overrun with
searchers for diamonds. This rash was
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
just What IL Wanted.

Business is alive to a great coming event,
ana In the hurry burly of its preparations
for the Columbian Exposition in 1893, too
much Is already seen on the streets of Il
fanclful or amusing nature, both superb
cial and catch-penny There has been oh
served void in the line of the strictly use
ful, combining herewith instructive object
lessons and The beautiful in art Books
there may be by the score, but the expert
ence of the Centennial Exposition at Phila-
delphia shows that the mass of these were
mere trties ana unserviceable. The horde
of visitors were ever at u loss for n handy
pocket guide of official stamp, not only re
liable, but pleasing and always tit TO keep.
Just what is wanted of this unique kind
has happily already made its appearance,
and we have before us "rHE OFFICIAL PoRT
FOLIO OF THE WORLDS COLOMBIAN EXPosI-
TIoN," illustrated from Water Color Draw
ings.
This Portfolio is rare and beautiful ex-
pOnent of the main architectural features
of the Great Exposition at Chicago in
1898 The fourteen magnificent struc
lures are faithfully exhibited, while the
Bird's-eye View gives realistic glance al
the lay OF the grounds, with their principa
buildings, lagoons, etc. The illustration!
are exact reproductions. IN water color eff
fects, OF the original oTasvings, made espe.
cially for this purpose from the offica
plans, by Americas best known water
color artist, Charles Graham A COPY o.
this exceptionally fine production win b,
sent to any address upon receipt of 10 cents
in postage stamps by The Charles A. Noge
Ter Co, Baltimore, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
HISTORY OF DIAMONDS.
Story Of Their Discovery in Many
Strange Lands.
Mentioned In the Bible and Other Sacred
Books-The Famous Brazilian Mines
Tho Productive Fields of
South Africa.
Especial South African Letter.l

What has become of all the diamonds
unearthed during the by-gone ages?
This question has been asked times
without number and no satisfactory an
swer has yet been given it, and proba-
bly, never will be.
All precious metals, and, indeed,
every other known substance in nature,
succumb to time either by process of
abrasion or gradual decay. But not so
with the diamond which, after CEN
turtles of constant use, has been shown
not to have deteriorated in weight one
perceptible fraction of caret. 1t is
practically indestructible, and yet the
Immense annual production Of these
brilliants has failed to make them less
priced or materially affected their in.
trinsic value.
When the diamond first came into
use as an article of ornament it is i'm.
possible to say. That it was thus used
long before the Christian era there is
no room for doubt. But the earliest
historical mention of diamonds proba-
ably is to be found recorded in the book
of Exodus, chapter 49, verse Q, where
they are mentioned as forming the Jewels
in the breastplate of the high priest. The
history of the famous Koh-i-noor, the
principal jewel in the royal crown of
England, it is claimed, has been traced
back 5000 years, at which remote pc
riod the songs of the Vedas locate it
among the treasures of a distinguished
Indian nabob.
There is little doubt but that the first
diamonds to come into use were gath
cred in India; for reference is only
made to Indian mines by all writer's on
the subject under the Roman empire as
well as by those of the middle ages.
Indeed, until comparatively modern
times India supplied the worlds de-
mand for diamonds, and most of the
historical crown jewels of Europe are
of Indian origin.
Nearly two centuries ago Brazil sud-
denly became famous as diamond-pro-
ducing country, and soon supplanted
India, whose mines had become much
depleted. Then for many years the
world of fashion had to depend princi-
pally upon the Terro do Espinhaco
mines, in central Brazil, for it's supply
of diamonds. But the time came when
these mines also became exhausted,
and the great companies retired, leaving
the field in the hands of individual
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

feed room leads up to trap door on a
pulley in the floor, which falls down
after you enter the room This room
slants with the slanting of the roof,
having no boarding to cover up the
rough framework. and it is really I'M
necessary. The loft is supplied with
one window (W) in the front and an
aviarv with glass window above the
entrance where the pigeons go in aud
out. This is ample light. Pigeons
prefer dark nests. / have therefore
shown the nests along the side of the
room, marked n. This cover with a
lid on hinges, and when want to look
at or fix them the lid is thrown back
An entrance by means OF a stepping
board affords them easy access to each
nesting box. The roosts (R) are at tina
end of the room and each roost is fat,
not round. Pigeons, my reader, do not
like round support: a fat perch or
board suits them be st; they are fiat
footed birds. The feeding square (F)
is a box-shaped inclosure where the
feed is thrown tOthem, unless hopper
is used for this purpose. Some prefer
the hopper 1t is convenient-yes.
most too convenient at times when
the mice and rats come, as they some
times do, hence / usually throw the
grain TO them twice a day, giving them
enough, perhaps little more than
they will eat up clean, 10 he sure they do
not suffer any hunger between times.
Ohio Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

substance in their tribe. From 10000
to $4,000 of these natives find employ.
ment in the mines all the year round.
They work in state of perfect nudity.
The amount of wealth extracted from
the Kimberley mines within the last 90
years is bewildering to contemplate.
At the end Of 1855, calculation based on
the most reliable data placed the out
put at SO, 000, goo carats of diamonds, OF
the valuation, in round numb ers. of
5000. 900, 600. To this add the estimated
production for the sever years since,
17,50O,0O0 carats, OF the value of S37.-
O00,0O0, or a total production in %
years of 80. 800. 900 carats. (abOut nine
tons weight of diamonds, of the
wholesale market value of s2s7, 900. 900
and a conception Of the value of theH
mines may be had J. W. SIER
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
Meadin q Table Linen,

housewife whose table linen always
does her good service mends it with fax
embroidery cotton of a number to cor
respond with the quality of the cloth.
Under the ragged edges of the tear she
bastes piece of stiff paper and makes
network of the stitches back and
forth over its edges, carrying the
stitches about an inch beyond the edges
OF the cut. Thin places and breaks in
linen may be run with the fax or en-
broidery floss, and towels should be
mended in the same way.-Daughters
of America.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

searchers who even to this day have
their patient toll rewarded by an occa-
sional find of an overlooked gem.
Since the brazilian mines were prac-
tically closed as the source of diamond
supply, the precious stones have been
found, in limited quantities, in several
widely different countries. They have
been found in North Carolina, Georgia,
Arizona and California, in the United
States. And in 1929 diamonds were
found in the gold washings on the
European side of the Ural mountains,
and small quantities have been found in
Algeria, as well as in the mining dis
tricts of Siberia. About fifty years ago
diamonds in considerab BILE quantities
were found in the island of Sumatra,
and subsequently in Celcbes But about
that time Borneo won the distinction of
yielding the largest diamond in the
world, pure white gem of S67 carats
weight, which is now in the possession
of the rajah of Matam, and which
money cannot buy.
But of all diamond discoveries known
to history, and excepting these of India
ana DraZll, Jne recently opened SOutn
African mines are by far the most pro-
ductive. The discovery OF diamonds in
Africa dates back less than quar-
ter of century, and the personages
most prominently identified in an event
which has since grown to such marvel
Gus dimensions in the commerce OF the
world never aspired to fame.
The story of the discovery, of which
many different versions have been pub
lished, is as follows: A trader named
John OReilly, travelling southwark
from the Orange river, outspanned his
oxen for rest near the house of a
boer stock-farmer named Van Niekerk.
The trader, having established friendly
relations with the farmer, was invited
into the house of the latter, and while
the two were enjoying their pipes and
exchanging bits of frontier gossip the
traders attention became suddenly
fixed upon several peculiarly bright
looking stones lying on table near by.
Taking them in his hand he examined
them closely, and asked the farmer
what they were and where he had got
ten them from. To this the farmer re-
piled that he supposed they were
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
A Real "Discovery Number"

both III text and illustrations is the Oc-
tober WIDE AWAKE. Its frontispiece is a
dainty drawing by Meynelle, I'm 1892, -
and shows group of children waving
their good-bys to Columbus as he sets
sail. Elbridge S. Brooks gives brief
narration of the Irishman whose
presence in the crew of Columbus
has been discovered by Mr.. John
Fiske. Theron Browns stirring ode
and chorus, In 1892" fifty introduces
this Discovery Number" These verses
have been set to ringing music by Prof.
E. C. Phelps for this number also. Copies
of the leaflet containing this song are
offered free to schools throughout the
land.
A characteristic southern story by
Richard Malcolm Johnston. 1.-THE Bee
Hunters" A Cane Rush." by Malcolm
Townsend: "I Spy" by John Preston
True: 1.-The Diver" by II. p. Whit
marsh; "On Board Pirate Junk" by
Lieut.. Col. Thorndike, and eliminating
chapters in the two capital serials 1.-The
Coral Ship" and That Mary Ann"
The poetry of consists of verses by
Ella Wheeler Wilcox. Lillian Crawford
True, Mary Il. Blake and others.
Price 20 cents u number S2.40 year.
On sale at news stands or sent postpaid
on receipt of price by d. Lothrop Com
pany, Publishers, Boston.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
FARM AND GARDEN.
HOUSE FOR POULTRY.
II Is of Pleasing Design and Can BE Built
for a Small sum.

II Is of Pleasing Design and Can BE Built
for Small sum.
There should be as much neatness
and taste displayed in all the buildings
which farmer erects on his farm as
possible, and it does not always mean
additional expense to do so. 1t can be
kept within limit when you need to
look at the item of expense first before
you act. Very often this point is car
ried too far and with more or less igno-
rance on the part of the farmer as to
what he must eXpend. Economy in
building can be overdone and the point
sought entirely overreached. ad
of its being less, the poor material put
into the building in few years falls to
pieces and repairing is the only way to
keep the flimsy structure from falling
apart. You perhaps have had just
such an experience. One experience
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

OF the plants used in manufacturing the
pleasant remedy, Syrup of Figs, has a
permanently beneficial effect on the human
system, while the cheap vegetable extracts
and mineral solutions, usually sold as medi-
cines, are permanently injurious. Being
well-informed, you will use the true remedy
only. Manufactured by the California Fig
Syrup Co.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

The dinner bell, of course. Not particu-
larry welcome sound to the dyspeptic. But
if the stomach be put in working order, and
appetitei insured with Hostetter's Stomach
Bitters, we welcome the ting-a ing-a-ling
that announces meal with delight The
Bitters not only promotes digestion. but
overcomes malarial and liver complaints,
constipation, nervousness, rheumatism.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
Too Much Politics

with shouting, marching and discussing,
produces hoarseness, Bronchitis, iuflamed
Larnyx and much throat irritation. DR.
Hoxsie's Certain Group Cure allays all these
symptoms at once and rcpders The uoice clear,
strong aud resonant. 80 cents. For sale by
al prominent druggists throughout the
state. A p Hoxsie, Buffalo, N V, manu-
facturer and sole proprietor.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

TIE MAKERS of DR.. Sage's Catarrh
Remedy say eff we can't cure your
Catarrh no matter what your case is,
we'll pay you $500 in cash." Now you
can see what is said of other remedies,
and decide which is most likely to cure
you. Costs only SO cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

WHEN you say mas is as honest as tho
day is long, you don't necessarily imply
that he is u thief at night J Buffalo Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07
TIE GETTING 1T DOHN

THE GETTING 1T DOWN
is bad enough, with the ordi-
nary pill. But the having it
down is worse. And, after
all the disturbance, there's
only a little temporary good.
From beginning to end, DR..
Pierce's Pleasant Pellets are
better. They're the smallest
and easiest to take - tiny,
sugar coated granules that
any child is ready for. Then
they do their work so easily
and so naturally that it lasts.
They absolutely and perman-
emily cure Constipation, In.
digestion, Bilious Attacks,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

Sick and Bilious Headaches, and all derange
ments of tho liver, stomach and bowels
They're guaranteed to give satisfaction, o
your money is returned
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

THE pickpooket is not exactly bore, but
he often takes your time.-Yonkers States
man.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

For indigestion, constipation, sick head
ache, weak stomach, disordered liver-take
Beecham's Pills. For sale by all druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

'MUcH Alden About Nothing'-two ladies
bidding good-by while the street car waits
-Philadelphia Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

ALBERT BURCH, West Toledo, Ohio, says
HALLS Catarrh Cure saved my life" Write
him for particulars. Sold by Druggists, 75c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

II Is said that even the beans go through
a course OF Browning before they are al
lowed at a Boston breakfast table. -
Graphic
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

"IN order to live WELL" said the man who
rejuvenates wearing apparel, Il must be
careful to dye well. Nv ashington Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

DON'T Neglect Cough. Take some Hale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar instdnter
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

"HERE is another idle shattered" said the
youne man who found he had TO 81 to work.
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

THE man who has "the pull at a picnic
is generally the thoughtful chap who has
brought fiask.-Boston Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

IT is asserted that it was Col Clcary who,
when mp IN IA balloon, yelled: BE jabcrs,
If yez don't pull it down / II cut the ropes ~
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

WHEN Bass gave his order for becfsteaE
and tho head waiter brought him chops in
stead, Bass spoke of it AS the high-menial
alter Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

LITTLE Johnny thinks it good deal nicer
to be- tanned at the scashorc than 70 De
tanned in school.-Boston Transcript
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

THE chemists best girl is analyzer.-
Lowell Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

HALF the world really didn't know hoy
the other half lived till Columbus found
out Philadelphia Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

II HAvK now attained the Fahrenheit OF
Any ambition" remarked the thermometer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

THE lambs ganbol on the green, and it,
only question of time when they &c
teeced. -Binghamton Leader
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

ACYCLoNE is all that is necessary TO raise
q barn in the west.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

IT is hardly square to send "a blind man Is
Jail for having no visible means OF support
OF TO commit deaf man without a hearing
Philadelphia Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

WANTED several hundred women to
scour the country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

If you expect the land to feed you,
the land must be well fed first
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

Mrs. BLoGGs-"Is your husband troubled
with insomnia, that he does not sleep Of
nights" Mrs. Jonesy -"No. he is employ ed
in Il store that docs not advertise, aud so
has acquired the habit of sleeping during
tie day."-Kings Jester.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

as 1T not very exciting to see the anchor
weighed aboard shp" mot half so excit-
ing as it would be to see one wade ashore"
lester
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

A BUILDING lot-the carpenters, masont
and bricklay ers. Ind annapolis News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

COLLAR and elbow wrestling getting into
q tight shirt Puck
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-10-07

THE average landsman believes that il
smvers vessels timbers when she gets
coaled.
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