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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

In the jungles along the banks of the
Magdalena river in the republic of Co
lombia, traveller needs to be on the
alert for poisonous serpents. A French
gentleman who went botanizing in one
of these jungles relates that he looked
and listened and trod cautiously, bear
ing in mind the solemn warning given
by the natives when he left the boat:
Look out for serpents, as you value
your life" He eyed the thick tropical
growth suspiciously, and moves forward
only when he was satisfied that no ven
omous creature was lying in wait for
him. Suddenly he heard a sound behind
him, hoarse, strange, ominous sound,
and at the same time he saw the tall
grass move. Cold with horror he sprang
away and struck fearful blow at the
moving place in the grass. Then he
picked up the body of his lifeless
enemy. 1t was bullfrog as large as Q
mans head.-YouthS Companion
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WILL YOU CHANGE CLOTHES NOw?'
sank exhausted into a seat to wait until
the train should pull up at its first stop
ping place.
Half an hour later we came to a
standstill in the station of large town.
sought out the guard and told him
what had occurred. He at once dis
patched a porter for the station-master,
and when that official arrived the two
of them heard my story, and then
searched the compartment thoroughly.
But not trace of the villain did they
discover. My own opinion is that, TAX
ing advantage of the blackness, he had
got out upon the footboard, there to
wait until the train should slaeken
speed sufficiently to enable him to jump
off with safety and make good his es-
cape, BE this as it may, never heard
more of the matter, although the MEM
DRY of that experience fingers as sort
of nightmare of my railway travelling;
and whenever l now get into compart-
ment by myself take very good care
to first of all peer under the seats, and
make sure that there exists the means
of communicating with the guard.
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THE MORTGAGE ON THE FARM.

IT'S gone at last, and / am glad; it stayed
fearful while,
And when the world was light and gay, could
not even smile
1t stood before me like giant, outstretched its
iron arm;
No matter where looked saw the mortgage
on the farm
I'll tell you how It happened, for want the
world 10 know
How glad am this winter day whilst earth is
white as snow;
Tn just as happy as alark- No cause for rude
Confronts us now, for lifted is the mortgage on
the farm
Tue children they we're growing up and they
were smart and trim,
TO some big college In the east we'd sent our
youngest Jim;
And every time he wrote US, at the bottom Of
his screed
He'd tack some Latin fol-de-rol which none Of
us could read
The girls they ran to music, and to painting
and TO rhymes,
They said the house was out OF style and far be-
hind the times;
They suddenly diskivered that II didn't keep EN-
warm
Another step of course towards a mortgage on
the farm.
We took cranky notion Hannah Jane and me
one day,
While we were coming home from town, a talk
ing all the way;
The old house wasn't big enough for us, although
for years
Beneath its humble roof we'd shared each 9th.
er's joys and tears
We built 1t DER and when't was done, wish you
could have seen IL,
It was a most tremendous thing-I really
didn't mean II;
Why, It was big enough to hold the people Of
the town.
And not half as coy MS the old one we pulled
down.
! bought fine pianner and it shortened still
the pile,
Dut then, it pleased the children and they
banged IL all the while:
No matter what they played for me, their music
had no charm,
For every tune said, plainly: There's mort
gage on the FARM"
! worked from morn till eve, toied as often
tolls the slave
TO meet the grisly interest; tried hard to be
brave,
And oft when came home at night with tired
brain and arm,
The chickens hung their heads; they felt the
mortgage on the farm.
We saved penny now and then; we laid them
in a row,
The girls they played the same old tunes, and
let the new ones go;
And when from college came our Jim with lau-
rels on his brow,
He'd him to the stumpy field and put him to the
pillow.
He something said IN Latin, but didn't under
stand
II did me good to see his pillow turn up the dewy
land
And when the year had ended and empty were
the cribs,
We found we'd hit that mortgage, sir, blow
between the ribs
To-day harnessed up the team and Numbered
of to town,
And In the lawyers sight / panked the last
bright dollar down:
And when l trotted up the lane, q feelin good
and warm,
The old red rooster crowed his best: mo mort.
gage on the forml'
I'll sleep almighty good tonight, the best for
many day,
The skeleton that haunted us has passed fore'er
away;
The girls can play the brand new tunes with no
fears 10 alarm,
And Jim can go to congress with no mortgage
on the farm
IT C. Harbaugh in Farm, Field and Fire
side
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was soon wide awake again, gazing
out through a little space which
rubbed clear upon the frosted window
panes at the dark vague outline of the
country whirling past in the gloom. On
sudden my eye was taken by some
thing stirring under the seat in the far
corner of the carriage. l thought at
first it might he shadow, caused to
move by the oscillation of the train.
But, continuing to watch it with dull
kind of curiosity, | was extremely
startled to perceive mans head thrust
out of the obscurity; a pair of fierce
looking eyes glared at me for moment,
and then, whilst ! still sat motionless
with surprise, a man scrambled ont,
and, getting upon his feet, stood sur
veying me.
He was a burly-looking fellow, with
a coarse, ugly face, immensely square
shoulders, and close-cropped hair. lie
wore loose, clumsily-ftting suit of
some gray material that looked sus-
piciously like prison dress, and his
appearance altogether suggested the
escaped felon. He was without cap.
and noticed that his jacket was torn
and his face a good deal SCARED, as
though he were fresh from some rough
work. | gazed at this uncouth appari-
ton in silence for little while. with
an expression, | do not doubt, of con-
siderable dismay, then / instinctively
looked around me for some means of
communication with the guard. The
fellow saw and understood nv gesture,
and his eyes swiftly darted round the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11
EXTREMES OF HEAT AND COLD.
Quicklime Melted at 5000 Degrees aud
Air Liquefied and Frozen Solid.

Quicklime Melted at 5000 Degrees aud
Air Liqueied and Frozen Solid.
The discovery of the oxygen blast
rendered great service to chemistry.
The apparatus is fed with coal gas and
oxygen. and a temperature of two
thousand degrees has been obtained
Nothing except quicklime has been
found to resist this heat 1t is, how.
ever, sometimes necessary to submit
substances to a temperature exceeding
two thousand degrees and Henri Mols-
san, a French chemist has designed
furnace which, by employing the heat
yielded by the electric arc, has given a
temperature of two thousand degrees.
He uses fifty horse power machine,
and the arc measured up to four hun
dred and fifty amperes and seventy
volts When the temperature approaches
twenty-five hundred and fifty chro-
MUM desquioxide and magnetic nonox-
ide melt rapidly. When the tempera-
ture is close upon twenty-five hundred
lime, strontia and magnesia crystalline
in few minutes. Uranium oxide, which
cannot be reduced by charcoal at the
highest temperature of our furnaces, is
quickly reduced at three thousand, and
in ten minutes it is easy to obtain an
ingot of one hundred and twenty
grammes of seranium- At three thou
sand even the material of the furnace
(quicklime) melts and flows like water,
while carbon quickly reduces calcium
oxide, and the metal is liberated in
abundance.
While this is going on in France En-
glish chemists are working at the other
extreme. Prof. Dewar is experiment.
ing with the new scientific agency, in
conceivable cold. Air has been reduced
not only to a liquid, but to solid, two
or three times within the past fort
night Prof Dewar has succeeded in
producing in his laboratory piece of
solid air. He has not yet tested the ma
ture of the new solid, which is almost
as clear as crystal. 1t may be jelly of
the solid nitrogen, containing liquid oXy-
gen, much as calves foot jelly contains
water ditfused into gelatine, or it may
be true ice Of the liquid air in which
both oxygen and nitrogen exist in solid
form. A doubt arises from the fact
that Prof Dewar has not been able by
his utmost efforts to solidify pure oxy-
gen, which, unlike other gases, resists
cold produced by its own evaporation.
Under the air pump nitrogen, on the
other hand, can be frozen with compar-
alive ease. 1t has already been proved
that in the evaporation of liquid air nj
trogen escapes first Consequently the
liquid is constantly becoming richer in
that constituent which has hitherto
resisted qualification. 1t thus becomes
a question whether cold produced is
sufficiently great to solidify oxygen or
whether its mixture with nitrogen
raises its freezing point or whether it
is really frozen at all, but merely en-
tangled among the particles of the solid
nitrogen. Louis Post Dispatch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

No KNIFE can cut so deep as the one held
In the hand of friend RAMS Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

The most learned physic-
ians made examinations
and pronounced my case
one of Gravel or Stone
in the Bladder, and said
that | would never be any
better until it was removed
by q surgical operation.
Oh! l thought what next?
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Dr. KiImer's SWAMP-ROOT
GRAVEL GRAVEL GRAVEL!
Large as a Goose Egg.

DR.. Kilmer & Co., Binghamton, NY.
Gentlemen:-I was under the care of different
physicians for nearly two years; tried every
doctor in our town, continued to suffer and
decline until was O PHI sical wreck.
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gave up, as an operation seemed to us all
certain death. 1 shall never forget how time
" the good news of your Swamp Root reached
me. send you by this same mail sample
of the stone or gravel that was dissolved and
expelled by the use of your SWamp-R DOT.
1t must have been rs large as a good sized goose
egg. am feeling as well to-day as I ever did.
kept right on using Swamp-R Root and it saved
ny life. If any one doubts my statement will
furnish proof. Laborne Bowersmith,
Dec. Goth, 1892. Marysville, Ohio.
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No MATTER how well man may plan his
life, he finds himself in a box at last-Inter
Ocean.
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Kate - THE brides uncle gave her
away" Bessie-"Couldn't he get anything
for herr' Kate-"No; nothing but hus-
band. Vogue.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

II CAN dispose of whole boat load OF
sailors" remarked a whale; "but it's when
l swallow their yarns that feel worsted. -
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

WHEN you bury luminosity don't put any
flowers on its graye.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

THE LATEST SoNG OF THE DAY-"We won,
go home until mornin'. Truth.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

MAY-"How did you teach your parrot tc
talk" Florence-"I gave two or three mu-
sicales. Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

NEVER put off until tomorrow that which
you can get somebody else to do for you To-
day.-Troy Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

JusTIFIABLE MISUNDERSTANDING some
other fellows sister, Germantown Inde.
pendent.
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ern railways, and, having long night
Journey to make, looked about me for
an empty compartment, intending to
swathe myself about'in rugs, and go to
sleep as soon as ever the train should
have started. had but small difficulty in
finding what sought, and little we'll
timed liberality to the guard secured
me what then considered the addition
al privilege of being locked in. sat
for awhile against the window, gazing
at the busting crowd upon the bright
ly-lighted platform, the engine then
gave shrill, prolonged whistle, and we
began slowly to glide out of the great,
noisy station. 1t was about six o'clock
on late November evening when we
started, quite dark, with a freshness in
the air that speedily clouded the win
dows of the carriage with hoary
moisture. through which dimly twinlled
the myriad lights of northern London.
The lamp in the roof of the compart-
ment burnt with small, clear flame,
giving forth sufficient illumination to
enable me to read the advertisement
tablets under the hat-rack facing, and
TO admire the views Of Welsh scenery,
published for the purpose of trying to
induce the British public to become
even greater eXcursionists than they
already are. BY the time that Hornsey
was left behind, and the open country
stretched wide and shadowy on either
hand of us, we were bowling along at
express speed. l exchanged my hat of
latest metropolitan build for warm
fur cap, raised my feet on TO the cush-
ions of the opposite seat somewhat re-
gardless of the company's property,
and in this posture drew stout travel
ing blanket about me and composed
myself to sleep.
presume that must have frequently
dozed off, for the roaring of the train
seemed 10 grow faint and distant, like
the subdued sound of surf heard affair
But my nap was Of short duration, and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

If wishes were horses, beggars would
kick because they were not bicycles. Puck
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WHATEVER ones lot in life ne should
have good deeds to show for it.-Philadel
phia Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1893-05-11

The man who can clip his coupons gen.
orally cuts quite Observation-Disclosures Dem
ocrat
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A BoGUs oRD-Mahomet.-Puck.,
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ROUNDED UP-A dome.-Truth.
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For SHAME-Index fingers.-Truth.
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THE RIGHT BowER-Home.-Puck,
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A STRIP OF Observation-Disclosures
Der fortschritt. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1891-1915, 1893-06-29
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ASK YOUR GROCER FOR
COLUMBIA FLOUR
DOUBLE TRAGEDY AT CHICAGO.


CHICAGO. March 6.-Frank Eek, former
~ q fireman, of Wichita, Kan., murdered
his wife tonight by cutting her throat.
and then committed suicide by slashiug
himself from ear to ear. Mrs Eek had for
two weeks been employed as chambermaid
at Staffords Hotel. having come here from
Wichita TO escape from her husband, who,
she said. was so insanely jealous of her that
it was impossible to live with him. He
followed her to Chicago and for some day 8
has been hanging around the hotel trying
to see her. Tonight he managed to get to
her. and after talking a moment made an
attempt to cut her with O razor. She fled
through q hallway but was caught by Eek,
who drew the razor across her throat,
nearly cutting her head of. As she fell he
cut his own throat. and by the time the
screams OF the other chambermaids who
sew the murder had brought help from the
Office lex was dead. The woman had died
without struggle. The woman was mar
ried to Eek at Wichita, KaD., on July 4,
1891. She had one child by n former mar
rage. who is now living with the mother of
Mrs- Eek. Mrs. A. Mulligan. of Alexandria,
Ind.
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special to tho Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON. March 6.-Mr. Posey. q we'll
known Rush county Democrat, is In the city with
his eye on an Office Of some sort
G. X. Mccullough, of Anderson, left for homo
at lilo this afternoon over the Pennsylvania
road. Mr.. Mccullough put at rest the report
that he had his eye upon the Anderson post
mastership by saying that he was not an aspir-
Mr.. Mccullough does not want Office.
Mr.. David +. Allen, of Frankfort. who was
thrown from a horse while riding in the fnaug-
ural parade, was not seriously injured and Is
now out.
W. L. Simmonds the Commissioners of Patents.
and Assistant Commissioner Frothingham. will
tomorrow send their designations to the Presi-
dent to take effect March 81, or whenever, prior
to that date. their successors may be appointed.
The announcement is publicly made by Gail
Hamilton Miss Abigail Dodgel that with the CO.
operation of Mr.. Blane's family she is preparing
a biography of the late James q. Blaine, hut
cannot yet say when il will be completed and is
sued.
Incidental to the Inauguration festivities was
the illumination tonight of the Capitol Building
and Pennsylvania avenue, and the display of
were TO have taken place Saturday evening. but
owing TO the inclenent weather OF saturday ana
for other reasons they were postponed until to-
night Among the devices were portraits of
Harrison and Morton and Cleveland and Steven
son, the latter of which bore the motto Public
Office is Public Trust"
The House side of the Capitol. usually the
point OF interest was almost deserted to-day. A
were in the committee rooms, and the clerks
quarters were lInOSt deserted.
That everybody did not attend the inaugural
ball Saturday night was evident TO-DAY when
see the decorations and listen to a concert by
the Marine Band.
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situation AZ Chicago.

CHICAGO, March 6.-The grievance committee
of the Michigan Central switchmen did not call
upon the officers OF the road to-day according to
programme. and the situation remains as
before. Frank Sweeney, Of the Switchmen's
association, said to-day that the committees
OF the various roads had submitted requests, and
had not made any demands. lie asserted in tie
strongest terms that no threats of striking had
been made 20 the officers of any road The men
had presented requests tor increase of wages
and there had not yet been
sufficient time for the managers OF the
roads TO make a reply. General Manager
ST. John. of che Rock Island, who is chairman OF
the board OF general managers. said that he had
no official notice OF an impending strike, but If
one came the railroads would probably stand by
each other. Any reasonable request or demand
from the men would. he said. be carefully con-
sidered and granted IL it could consistently be
conceded
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WHITE HOUSE BEsIEGED.
President Cleveland Forced 20 Shake Hands
with 5000 Democrats

President Cleveland Forced to Shake Hands
with 5000 Democrats
WASHINGTON. March 6.-For the second
time in bis career Mr.. Cleveland began to
realize this morning the trials and tribula-
tions which beset new President during
the first days of his term. In accordance
with his usual habit. Mr.. Cleveland arose
early. and after breakfssting went directly
to the Presidents room. where he attempt
ed to dispatch some business. but tho
crowds of distinguished visitors soon began
to storm the doors and Mr.. Cleveland
was obliged to forego his work and
listen to words of congrstnlation from
Governors OF States. Senators, Representa-
tives and host of others. Governors
Pattison, of Pennsylvania. and Northep,
of Georgia, each with his staff, were the
first callers who saw Mr. Cleveland. They
were received informally in the Presidents
room. Then came Governor Peck, of Wis
cOnsiD, and with him the members of his
staff. Governor Norris, of Connecticut.
came too with his stGff. There were Sena-
tors and Representatives. galore. Theodore
Roosevelt, Civil Service CommI ssioner re-
mained with the President long enough to
congratulate him on his civIl-service-re-
form. utterances In bis inaugural address
Ex-Congreesman Frank Lawler. of Chi
cago was also among the callers
Shortly after o'clock the brass bands
began TO play In the vicinity of the White
House. and stepping TO their music
came many political organizations.
The driveway leading TO the main
doorways OF the White House were
soon packed with people anxious TO
shake hands with the President The Sam
uel J. Randall Club. from Phiiadelphia,
one hundred strong. was the first organiza-
tion To obtain admittance. and It's members
were mustered in q hollow square In the
spacious East Room until Mr.. Cleveland
came down stairs It was not until twenty
minutes past ii o'clock that he entered the
room. He was attired in black cutaway
coat and dark trousers. and looked the
picture of good health. IL was remarked
by many present who had not seen him
more than once or twice in four years that
his appearance was much more improved
since his official exit from Washington.
His face was ruddy. his eye clear and he
stood with q frmness that showed him 10
be man of remarkable vigor. Squire
William McMullen and CONGRESSMAN Nc
Aleer headed the Randalls. and before the
band had half finished playing "hail to
the Chef they had the line started past
Mr.. Cleveland. and ont q convenient win.
dow which had been arranged fox an exis
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Unlawful Contract System.

CHICAGO. March 8.-The Inter Ocean. to-mor-
row morning, will attack the contract system
now In vogue In all leading branches OF trade,
whereby manufacturers compel the dealer TO
Sell NJ a nxed price or forfeit the right to buy
said goods. The list includes over fifty articles
bf daily household use. Particular attention il
PAID 10 one nrfn or soap manufacturers which
has Dlaoknsted, III Ia said, a large number OF re-
tailers in and about Chicago The contracts of
the Diamond Match Company will be printed.
nnd the claim made that they are an evasion OF
the Illinois state law and the Sherman anti
trust law. 1t will be claimed, also, that the
sugar Trust has attempted to induce wholesale
grocers TO raise the price or sugar In a method
contrary TO public policy