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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
FARM AND GARDEN.
PRlckLY LETTUCE.
- Threatens to Become One OF the Wors
OF American Weed Pcsts-

- Threatens to Become One OF the Worse
Of American Weed Pcsts-
The following description of what
promises to be one of the worst weed
pests of Ohio is by Prof. August d.
Shelby, secretary of the Columbus hor.
ticultural society:
"Prickly lettuce (Lactuca Scariola)
Is one of the many examples of intro
duced plants which thrive well here.
It Is, in fact to be put among our
troublesome weeds. 1t is composite,
as are the ox-eye daisy. ragweed, this
tie. etc, and grows from 4 to feet in
height 1t is biennial, sometimes an
nual, with a very leafy stem at this
period of its growth, the lower part of
stem and lower surface of midrib of the
leaves beset with prickles. The leaves
are alternate, to inches long. rarely
exceeding one and three-fourth inches
in width at widest part, clasping at
base with conspicuous ears extending
backward. and are wider toward the
cad. The edges are irregular and
prickly -toothed. The leaves, though
not SO large, in shape and color strong
~ resemble the Cos varieties OF culti-
waited lettuce. The plant is closely re-
lated to the cultivated lettuce IL. Sativa),
which was formerly referred TO this
species as variety. Once carefully
note the appearance and shape of the
leayes and IL will be an easy matter for
one 10 recognize this weed.
"The flowers, or heads more proper
ly, come In branching clusters in July
and later, are small and yellow, con-
tanning on an average 8 to IL separate
flowers.
1.-THE plant Is introduced from Eu-
rope and first made it's appearance in
Ohio at Toledo in 1875 1t appeared at
gainesville in 1879. and was first OBJ
served upon the university farm at
Columbus in 1882 In the edition OF
Gray's Botany bearing date of 1867, it
is mentioned as growing about Cam.
bridge, Mass.
From personal observation / can
state that it is becoming introduced
everywhere in Franklin county, and
reports from other parts of the state
indicate the same state of things else
where. There is scarcely another plan,
that has spread SO rapidly over the
country. To show how rapidly it i.
capable Of spreading, Miss Detmers. o.
the Experiment station, last summer
made an estimate from the plants
growing at the corner of King and Nei
avenues, this city, with the following
startling result: Plants to square foot
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
BITS AND BREviTIES.

THIRTY-EIsHr mayors Of British mu
inequalities in 1892 are total abstainers
A HANDBOOK on temperance" in
Bengali has just been issued in Cal
cutta.
In the worlds beer production, tho
United States has the honor (?) of hold
ing the third place.
A PARLIAMENTARY return places the
sum spent for strong drink in English
and Welsh warehouses; at over $3.50. 600.
THERE is IN Newark, N j., a sign
over the street in one of the worst
parts of the city: Lodging and drink
of whisky in the morning for ten
cents"
DON'T drink intoxicants-kecp clean
eat wholesome, plain food-take
plenty of time 20 sleep-keep your
house dry and free from all decaying
vegetation and you will avoid diseases
of every kind.
THE constant use of beer gives the
system no recuperation, but steadily
lowers the vital forces. Beer-drinking
in this country produces the very low
est kind of inebriety closely allied to
criminal insanity,
ONE hundred years ago. the town of
Wilton, N. H., passed the following
vote: That the town provide one bar
rel of West India rum. five barrels of
New England rum, one barrel of good
brown sugar. half box of good lem
ons, two loaves of loaf sugar, for franz
ing and raising said meeting house"
TIE Amalgamated Association Of
Iron and Steel Workers. as an organi-
cation, strongly advocates temperance
Every member, when initiated, is APP
prised of the fact in the following
words: "You are enjoined to discoun-
tenance that worst bane of the me-
chanic and curse of its participants,
intemperance. We regard it as pro-
life source from which spring many of
the evils which the workingman has to
endure. Therefore, never cease to op-
pose to it every kind influence that
love to your fellow man can suggest"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
OF Edmeston, N. Y.

OI EuuueStOn, N. 7.
Fourteen years ago had an attack Of the
SIavei, ana nave since been seriously troubled
with my liver and kidneys Three wears ago
got down so low that couI d scarcely walk.
looked more like corpse than a living being
mad no appetite and for five weeks ate
nothing but cruel. Had no more Color than
a marble statue. After had taken bottles
OF HOODS SARSAPARILLAI could eat
anything without distress. Why, 1 got so
hungry that had TO eat times day 1 have
now fully recovered. L feel well and am
well. All who know me marvel" d. NJ
JORDAN. retired farmer, Edmeston, NY
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
ALCOHOLIC POISON.
A Menace to Health Even When Taken
ms q Medicine.

Menace to Health Even When Takes
ms Medicine.
Even when taken as medicine, alco-
holic beverages frequently produce re-
suits far worse than the disease. Ex-
tensive hospital practice, both in this
country and in Europe, has proved the
great benefits of an entire exclusion of
this poison as remedy. other agents
being used, which are quite as efficient,
but not followed by the paralyzing or
Supplying effects of alcohol's corrosive
poison.
Alcohol, in its action on animal mat
ter, is somewhat analogous to arsenic,
morphine or strychnine; it tends to
suspend decay in dead matter, and in
live bodies it paralyzes or infiames
with congestion, in this way showing
that it is the active enemy of all life or
death in disguise.
We put snakes and other animals,
and sometimes dead men, into alcohol,
to prevent animalcul@ or microbes in
the dead bodies from generating or
living on the starchy substances
contained in them; SO all actual
lllC III bnC DuulCo ID SuSpCndCu- Dub
certain disintegration and death in its
most active form is produced by the
corrosion of alcohol in living bodies,
and in this way it proves itself to be an
acrid, deadly poison to human life.
More than two thousand years ago
the results Of alcohol on the body were
compared to the bite Of a serpent and
the sting of an adder; and alcohol has
not changed its nature since. Al the
present time, alcoholic beverages are
certainly the most injurious, deceptive
and dangerous elements of death and
destruction that exist, and the annals
of criminal courts prove that it Is an
aggravated public nuisance generally.
Yet these beverages are so fascnat-
ing, and the poison in them SO insidious,
that the whole human race has been
deluded and cheated for thousands Of
years, and more injury has resulted
from their use than has been occa-
stoned by all the woes of war, famine
and pestilence combined; and now that
science, experience and an enlightened
reason have SO largely dissipated such
delusive cobwebs Of appetite, prejudice
and passion, these poisonous alcoholic
beverages should be banished from
society with all the intelligent energy
that an injured and outraged people
can commandments
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22

average. 8; heads to each plant, 6S8;
flowers and seeds to each head, IL;
total number of seeds TO one plant,
1886; average number of seeds to the
square foot, "a, 76s; and per acre, the
enormous number Of 1924, 45S, 1901
when we bear in mind the fact that
each one of these numerous seeds, as
in its near relative, the dandelion, is
provided with a cepious pappus which
is sufficiently buoyant to enable it to
go with the wind anywhere, we can
better understand its rapid spread and
promised extension.
s'The remedy for it is simpler than in
the case of the wild carrots and bur-
dock. Twice or more times consecutive
cuttings with scythc or hoe at this time
in the year, when the plants are at O
good height and are not yet blossom.
ing, ought to eliminate them wherever
started. Once cutting at the proper
time will destroy the plants growing,
but the liability to find others the sue
ceeding season must be remembered.
''As stated before, this cutting should
be done before the plant has begun TO
ripen its seed, and the safe time is be-
fore blossoming.
"This is the year to begin to fight
this weed. while it is yet confined to
roadsides and waste grounds and be-
fore it has spread to remoter portions
of the farms of the state.
1T is not likely to be so troublesome
in titled lands. but there is danger that it
may invade all pastures and fence rows
and become a veritable thief, adding
its depredations to the already numer-
Gus weeds of the state
The plate is reduced from one in the
Society's journal for September, 1900,
drawn by Miss +. Detmers.
II shows q braach of the flower clus-
ter with flowers; at a section of stem
with the characteristic leaves; and at
d the seed or achenium with its pap
pus Ohio Experiment Station Re-
mort
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
swciIed Heads and Eyes.

A majority of the inquiries received
by ms are in regard to blindness,
swollen heads and eyes and ratings
in the throat Nearly all of these diff
culties are due to drafss of air on the
birds at night, usually from overhead;
but a nail hole or crack in the wall is
sufficient to cause whole flock to be
i'll Fowls can sometimes endure cold
weather, but currents of air are injuri-
Gus. The remedy is to prevent the
currents, and to anoint the eyes and
face with a few drops of mixture of
one part spirits of turpentine and two
parts sweet oil. and also to force ten
drops down the throat in cases OF
hoarsenesA --Farm and FiresideL
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
BE GENTLE.

Nature is more effective when sbe
exhibits her gentle side. She can
storm when she wishes, but the result
is terrifying. So with you. Do not
tear your system in pieces by rough
and powerful doses of medicine. lt
is not necessary. If you will get q
box of the Laxative Gum Drops and
take them, you will be cured of yo,s
dyspepsia or indigestion. Long con-
tinued constipation will yield to this
remedy. They contain no taste Of
medicine. They resemble the ordi-
nary gum drop in appearance ana
taste, but if you will take them per
sistently, they will certainly cure YOU.
They come in two sizes. The small
size ten cents, large size twenty-five
cents. Any druggist will get them.
for you.
SYLVAN REMEDY CO., Peoria, IN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
A RUM TRAGEDY.
Graphic Scenes from n Drlnk-Curssd Ca


Graphic Scenes from n Drlnk-Cursed Ca
Act L-Young man starting from
home. Parents and sisters weeping to
have him 60. Wagon passes over the
hills. Farewell kiss thrown back
Ring the bell and let the curtain drop!
Act u.-Marriags altar. Bright
lights, Full organ played. White veil
trailing the aisle. Prayer and congrat-
uiations and ordinations of: How
well she looks" Ring the bell and let
the curtain drop.
Act III. Midnight Woman waiting
for staggering steps. Old garments
stuck into the broken windowpane.
Many marks of hardship on the face.
Biting the nails of bloodless fingers.
Neglect, cruelty, disgrace. Ring the
bell and let the curtain drop.
Act IV.-Three graves in a very dark
place. Grave of child who died from
lack of medicine. Grave of wife
who died of broken heart. Grave of
a husband and father who died of dis
sipation- Plenty of weeds but no flow
ers. Oh, what 4 blasted heath with
three graves! Ring the bell and let the
curtain drop.
Act VA destroyed souls eternity!
No light, no music. no hope! Despair
coiling around the heart with unut-
terable anguish. Blackncss of dark
ness forever!-Dr. Talmage.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22
HOOPS Put 8 are the best after-dinncr pills.
Syrup"

JUDGE ]. B. HILL, of the Superior
Court, Walker county, Georgia,
thinks enough of German Syrup to
send us voluntarily strong letter
endorsing it. When men of rank
and education thus use and recon-
mend an article, what they say is
worth the attention of the public.
1t is above suspicion. II have used
your German Syrup" he says, for
my Coughs and Colds on the Throat
and Lungs. can recommend it for
them as a frst-class medicine. p
Take no substitute. q
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22

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 effectually, dispels Colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Syrup of Figs il the
only remedy of its kind ever pro-
duced, pleasing to the taste and &c
ceptable to the stomach, prompt In
Its action and truly beneficial In its
effects, prepared only from the most
healthy and agreeable substances, ita
many excellent qualities commend II
10 all and have made It the most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs % for sale In 60c
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 re syrup CO
- SAN FRANCISCO. CAL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1892-12-22

THE great Metabela chief Loben-
gula is something Of an autocrat, using
his power for the benefit of his people
by not allowing them TO make or drink
beer. Beer is the source of all quar-
rels; will stop it."
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-09
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Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-09
THE GREAT NORTHWEST
Swept by a Terrific Wind and Hal
Storm---Heavy Damage.
Crops Ruined in Places Buildings Demoi
ished- Several Deaths Reported.

81. PArL, Mimi, Aug. s.--I.ast night 5
hail and wind storm was widespread, ex-
tending from way over in South Dakota
clear across the state into Wisconsin.
Trees were blown down and houses
were wrecked. Grain was 'iattened to the
ground or washed out.
The loss will likely reach 81 900, 900. In
Lincoln, Yellow Medicine and Lyon coun-
ties the damage is estimated at more than
$500 900.
Marshall reports tornado this morning
going over the same course as the blow last
Friday, when Cummings house and other
buildings were demolished. That day - Of
his brother carpenters rebuilt the house and
all of his household effects were moved in
saturday.
This morning the new house was crushed
like an egg shell and all his effects ruined.
The family were in another building.
The Icelandic Lutheran church at Mar
shall was picked up, turned bottom upwa ard
and demolished. Several barns and small
buildings were crushed and overturned. and
trees blown down.
Nearly all the glass on the north side of
the street of most of the building in town
were smashed including the handsome
cathedral windows in the Congregational
and Methodist churches. In the northern
part of the town the ground was covered
with hailstones an inch and half in dame
ter. many much larger. Two POlanders
are reported killed in Marshall
In ST. Paul and Minneapolis a number
of houses were struck by lightning and more
of less damaged. The damage by wind and
rain is very great Reports from other
parts of the Northwest are to the same eff
feet Many sections reports the grain down
in many fields and so badly lodged as to be
unfit for cutting.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-09
BELFAST.
Good Iemplars Take Blackboard Ride
Church Matters-Personai Notes.

BtLFsSr. Ang. st Special A dele
.atarion Of fourteen members from Belfas
!.odgc of Good Templars took buckboar,
-ide To Morrill, Saturday evening to atten'
public installation of the officers of Res
uc Lodge A fter the installation an en-
e-rainment was presented by the Morril
nigc.
Church Matters Among the services a
h.. Baptist church SUNDAY forenoon was !
ine vocal solo by Mrs. Alice Macdonald
If Boston. who i. visiting her parents here
lftrr the morning service the ordinance oi
de Lords supper was obsersed.-Rev
3 g. Merrill of Brewer, preached Al
he Congrcgationalist church yesterday
Rev. G. \. Main, formerly of the East
N4ine Conference, now of the Iowa Con
t,r-nce preached at the Methodist ehnrcl
sunday forenoon and evening. The other
.hurch"s in the city are closed for the sum
n.r. except the Catholic. at which services
m. held the fourth SUNDAY of each month
4 mo, ement to start drum corps is on
fnut and the at-tatta il heard from many
, barn where there is II small boy.
Mr. Fred Fletcher of Lowell. is visiting
his relatives here.
Nothing has vet translircd which throws
any light on the whereabouts of the mar
who took b. -. Norton's horse or thos.
Who attempted to rob the postoifice.
The band organized some time ago meet'
'nr practice Saturday evenings at th,
Wnod' ,choolhouse in Northport. The,
.Hpcct To be ready for work next season.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-09
THE CONVENTION.
Large Number Of Delegates
Already on the Ground.
keansbec Farmers Feel That Their ciaims fof
. ssaasersAip shssld Nave Consideration.

The corridors OF the hotels were vel
filled last evening with the aspirsnts fol
county Offices and their friends. 4 yer,
good number of delegates were also in At
tendance. The most noticeable thing
abou, the various groups was the feeling OF
confidence that appeared to prevail amons
all the candidates.
Matters were, SO to speak, in the air, and
the claims that were put forth by variou.
aspirants were decidedly generous in theil
size. Matters will doubtless appear little
more settled this morning when it viii
he possible To determine. with more or hess
accuracy. the general drift of affairs.
One thing is certain, the farmers of the
county are terribly in earnest in their claim
TO one of the three senatorships. There
was large gathering of them last evening
at whieh the matter was fully discussed
II Was stated that for the last twenty-five
years the agricultural interests of kennehet
had been almos, and for the past decade en-
tirely without representation in the Senate.
The feeling was freely expressed that
having through all these many years thrown
hree-fourths of all the Republican votes
CAST tue Huiles tttt VI NNuuNott
hal just claims to recognition this year
when the county is to have a third senator
for the first time.
II WAS very generally felt that it would
be very grave mistake for the Republican
party to fail 10 recognize the farming in
terests.
A Journal reporter talked with many
prominent farmers and found this feeling
to he exceedingly strong. There seems ev-
ery reason to believe that il will be ae-
corded just recognition at the hands of the
convention.
While there was quite turnout last
evening, the great body of the delegates
will not arrive in the city unit! this forenoon
The convention is sure To b. one one of un-
usual interest growing out of the many
warm contests that will take place in it. 1t
is TO be hoped that its results may be such
As shall strengthen the party in the import
ant contest now close at hand.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-09
DOES THIS MEAN FIGHT
A Canadian Government Organ on the Canal
Question.

Tono>ro. bnt. Aug. s.-Dealing with
the canal question, the Empire. the chief
government organ. says;
..No doctrine could be more fallacious
the peace at any price doctrine. 1t is both
cowarily and dangerous. Carried out in
the everyday working of civil society, a
community would always be at the mercy
of the bullies and its blackguards.
The true policy of Canada is one of
firm, determined maintenance of its nn-
doubted rights. No other course is cOnsis-
tent with the temper of our people and the
freedom which il theirs AZ citizens of the
British Empire. 1t may be taken for gran
ted that. under the administration of Sir
John Abbott. not j0t of Canadian rights
will be yielded.
1T il unfortunate that there exists so
strong feeling among Washington poll
ticians to squeeze Canada, but the way to
escape IL is no, 10 bend the knee and offer
to eat humble pie. That would only invite
further hostilities and our best course is "a
make sure that We are right, and, presery-
ing our temper, leave the solution to time
aud the diplomatic ability of our Govern
ment.
4 Cabinet meeting was held Saturda,
at which the canal question was discussed
Minister of Customs Chapleau informed
the World correspondent that the govern
ment was only awaiting President Harrison
proclamation. Personally. he was of tn,
opinion that the new secretary of state wal
disposed to deal in a fair spirit with Canada
although he supposed party exigenciet
would be made a sufficient excuse to justif,
course that under ordinary circumstance
would not be entertained for moment
! The deputy minister Of justice today sc.
cured the proof sheets of the report il
course of the preparation regarding cana
4 traffic, and il il understood that he wa
engaged today in the preparation of fur
ther statement for immediate Transmission
To Washington in support of Canada's cor
tention that the nited States has lost littl
or nothing through the alleged discrimir
alton against citizens of the 'nited States i
the use of the Dominion canal.
Daily Kennebec journal. [microfilm reel] (Augusta, Me.) 1870-1975, 1892-08-09
sAYs MEXICO Is HARD UP.
President Diaz Arraisned by Reyoiutionist
Sandoval.

FL PAso, Tex, August s.--tien. Luis
Sandoval in an interview here. scouts the
idea Of Texas deputy marshais arre.ting
Cara.
He says the government IL in sore straits
financially and that Gen. Diaz's admins
tration Is responsible for il. He mortgaged
the future of Mexico for s3o.01o, 900 to
build railroads, and these roads, by exhor-
bitant rates, have killed the prosperity OF
the country The national treasury has not
money to pay the interest on the railroad
bonds for the coming year, and to cover
this il is proposed to float loan of s2d,-
fnT, Oa. Destitutiop is universal.
Decentralization in the official atmosphere
| il such that last week Senior Romero, re-
Gently nominated minister of the treasury.
declared officially that 81 .o00,10 per an
mum might have been econnmized during
the seven years that Gen Diaz has been in
power That is sl2 ,Op0.91 more than the
| railroads have cost. II the proposed 500
go 900 loan is not hoated nothing il left
| but TO take the money by force from the
national banks to pay the outstanding for
eixn debts The state Of Zaeatecas has
already reached this stage and Is forcing a
| loan from the people.