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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
THE SECRETARY BIRD.
Ienuine Fencing Match Between a Fow
and a Snake.

A"ihe enclng Match Between q Fowl
and a Snake.
IL is not always sufficient for the
hunter to find game and to reach it.
1t the game is of large size it may be
able % hold its own, and the pursuit
may end n a violent struggle, in which
poth Skill ana cunning are necessary
to obtain conquest
The bird which displays the most re-
markable qualities in this struggle
which terminates the chase, exhibit
ing indeed real fencing match, is the
secretary bird. He is the more inter
ested in striking without being him
sen struck, since the fangs with which
ms prey, the snake, is generally armed,
might at the first blow give him a
mortal wound. In South Africa he
pursues every snake, even the most
venomous. Warned by instinct of the
terrible enemy he has met, the reptile
at hrst seeks safety in flight; the sec
rotary follows him on foot, and the
ardor of the chase does not prevent
MN from being constantly on guard.
1hls Is because the snake, filming him
sell nearly overtaken, suddenly turns
round, ready to use his defensive
weapons. The bird stops, and turns in
one OF his wings to protect the lower
parts of his body. A real duel then
hafins. The snake throws himself on
enemy, who at each stroke parties
NJ the end of his wing; the fangs
g garied in the great feathers which
tethinate it. and there leave their
poison without producing any effect.
All this time with the other wing the
secretary repeatedly strikes the rep
tile, who is at last stunned and rolls
over on the earth. The conqueror
radidly thrusts his beak into his skull,
throws his victim into the air, and
swallows him.-Frederic Houssay, in
Popular Science MONTHLY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
FOR HAULING HAY.
A Cheap and Simple Rack and Some of
Its Advantages.

A Cheap and Simple Rack and Some OF
Its Advantages
The hayrack shown in the illustra-
ton is one which l used last summer.
1t is Is feet long and feet wide Two
inch lumber is used Tor the stills and
cross pieces, the former being inches
and the latter inches in width. Three
boards are nailed or bolted on top of
the cross pieces on each side of the
rack. A 2x4 scantling long enough to
reach from the outer edge of the rack
to the inside of the boards is bolted
edgewise on top of the two hind cross
pieces. An inch strip must be placed
upon the hind cross piece to bring it up
to level with the one in front of the
hind wheel. The cross pieces are now
high enough so that when the boards
are placed upon them they will be out
of the way of the wheel This makes
a rack which is nearly level, being only
inches higher behind than in front
This rack is advantageous in that the
distance between the stills is smaller at
the front end than at the rear end of
the rack, thus allowing shorter turns
than when they are made parallel. In
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
How to Rid Hogs of Lice.

These troublesome parasites may be
destroyed by the use of the kerosene
emulsions applied freely to the animal
and brushed well into the skin with a
stiff brush. This emulsion is thus made:
A pint of kerosene oil is added to hot
solution of common or soft soap. in hot
water, in the proportion of half pound
of the soap to a pint of water. This
mixture is kept for use in bottle. For
use take one part of it and dilute
with three of water, cold or warm
This may he applied to any animal
without any i'll results, and is specific
for lice and other skin vermin. Pure
kerosene must not be applied to skin,
as it will cause blisters
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

No less than nine hundred and nine
teen thousand tons of cereals were ex-
ported from the Argentine Republic
during the first nine months of 1898.
This is nearly double the exports in
the year before and it is expected that
there will be another increase during
this year in the expectation of Argen-
tine wheat, since the crop looked very
promising-notably in the provinces of
Santa Fe, Cordova and Entire Rios. 1t
isto be noticed that an unusually large
number of agricultural machines has
been purchased in many parts of the
republic. The single colony of Marcos
Jaurez, province of Cordova, bought
seventy wheat threshing machines
during the last year.-N. Y Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
A HAYRACK.

order to keep the rack in place false
bolster is bolted to it which fits on to
the front bolster of the wagon. The
false bolster is made of hard wood.
In front the stills are 1915 inches apart
from outside to outside, the distance at
the other end being so inches. A A
represent the roller upon which the
front ladder is erected; b B the rear
ends of the stills; the false bolster and
b is simply the hind bolster of the
wagon. The lower figure to the right
represents the front ladder. The lower
figure to the left represents the hind
ladder which should not be more than
81 feet high in case hay loader is to
be used. 1t is simply bolted to the
sills.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
PRACTICAL RESULTS.
The First Year In Poultry Raising Causes
Many Surprises.

The First Year In Poultry Raising Causes
Many Surprises.
The best informed persons, those
who may have taken advan tage of the
experience of others, and who may
have resorted to all the literature to
be obtained, will also find, when they
have passed through the first year, that
there were a thousand and one facts
that could not be detailed or explained.
In fact, many things occur with one
which may not happen with others,
and which may not occur again, but
every transaction is q contri bution to
the knowledge of the poultry man.
1t is better to expect nothing the
first year. Something will be gained,
however, and that is experience. In
the management of large numbers
there are many matters which will
happen and which cannot be discovered
except by daily observation, Every
poultryman, whether a beginner or
not, is capable of originating some
thing, and he is as liable to make a dis
covery that will revolutionize all pre-
vious theories and methods as is the
poultry literature has, however, a
great advantage over him who has de-
pended on experience alone, for litera-
ture is really the published experience
of others. There is no pursuit, how
ever, hat does not require the practice
of the theories to make them more IA
miliar and better understood. In the
poultry business one has to understand
not a flock only, but the individual
mem bers of the flock.
Practical results always point to sue
cess The first year may be an entire
failure, with loss of time, capital and
labor, but the cause of the failure may
be discovered, and knowledge of the
cause may be of more value than the
pecuniary loss. One must not estimate
the results by the operations of a
single year Hundreds of farmers have
failed with crops one year and been
successful the next, owing to more IA
vorable conditions the second year; and
the poultryman who has failed, yet
discovered the cause and learned
more about how to manage, may, ia
the end, be benefited by his losses,
as he will be more careful and be better
informed in regard to future opera
items Farm and Fireside.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
ROTATION OF CROPS.
Composition of Soils and Way to Main
tain Their Fertility.

Composition of Soils and Way to Main
tain Their Fertility.
AS the result of the analyses of $50
samples of soils, the Minnesota station
has issued bulletin of which the fol-
owing is a summary:
l. The continued cropping of soils to
grain crops only without any system of
rotation or other treatment is telling
severely upon the original stock of half
decomposed animal and vegetable mat
tiers, and nitrogen. Soils which have
produced grain crops exclusively for ten
or fifteen years contain from third to
half less humuS and nitrogen than
adjoining soils that have never been
plowed
2. Soils which have been cropped
until the organic matters and humus
have been materially decreased re-
tain less water and dry out more
rapidly than when there is large
amount of organic matter present in
the soil.
8. Soils which are rich in humus
contain larger amount of phosphates
associated with them in availab BILE
forms than the soils that are poor in
humus
4. Soils which are rich in humus and
organic matters produce a larger
amount of carbon dioxide that acts as
a solvent upon the soil particles and
aids the roots in procuring food
5. One-half of a sandy knoll, heavily
manfred with well-rotted manure, con-
tanned nearly a quarter more water
during six weeks drought than the
other half that received no manure
4 The supply of organic matter in
the soil must be kept up, because it
takes such an important part, indi-
rectly, in keeping up the fertility of
the soil. A good system of rotation, in
GLIDING sod crops and well-prepared
farm manures will do this, and will
avoid the introduction and use of com
mercial fertilizers, which are now cost
ing the farmers of the United States
over $50, 100000 annually. 1t will not
do to wait until this question forces it.
self upon us,
Z. A rotation of crops will soon be
necessary on account of the peculiar
composition of some of the soils and
the corresponding sub-soils, especially
those in which the surface soils are
richer in phosphates and nitrogen
while the sub-soils are richer in potash
and lime. By means of rotation, the
full benefits of the strong points of both
the top soils and the sub-soil will be
secured.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
.Mo,a "A, Mb1Xase

DIR. Pierces Favorite Prescription is a pos
tive cure for the most complicated and
obstinate leucorrhea, excessive flowing,
painful menstruation, unnatural suppress
sions and irregularities, prolapsus, or falling
of the womb, weak back, "female weakness"
anteversion, retroversion, bearingdown sem
sations, chronic congestion, Inflammation and
liberation of the womb, Inflammation, pain
and tenderness of the ovaries, accompanied
with internal heat"
Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Is Az
scientific medicine, carefully compounded ey'
an experienced and skillful physician, and3
adapted to woman's delicate organization 1t
is purely vegetable in its composition and
perfectly harmless in its effects IN any condt+.
tio, of the system. For morning sickness or
nausea, due to pregnancy, weak stomach, in
digestion, dyspepsia and kindred symptoms.
its use will prove very beneficial.
Dr. Pierce's Book, Woman and Her Dis
cases." t16S pages, illustrated), giving sue,
cessful means of home treatment can be had!
(seaied IN plain enrelope) by enclosing &c
cts, in one cent stamps, to pay. postage, to
the Doctor, at his address, as given at ths
beginning of this article.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
WHERE BRIDES PERCH TREES.
Mongols Who Make the Groom Overcome
Obstacles to Matrimony.


Obstacles to Matrimony.
Among the Lolos of western China
it is customary for the bride on the
wedding morning to perch herself on
the highest branch of a large tree,
while the elder female members of her
family cluster on the lower limbs,
armed with sticks When all are duly
stationed the bridegroom chambers up
the tree, assailed on all sides by blows,
pushes and pinches from the dowagers,
and it is not until he has broken
through their fence and captured the
Similar difficulties assail the bride.
groom among the Mongolian Koraks,
who are in the habit of cele brating
their marriage in large tents, divided
into numerous separate but communi.
eating compartments.
Alta given signal, as soon as the
guests are assembled, the bride starts
Off through the compartments, fol-
lowed by her wooer, while the women
of the encampment throw every posi-
BILE impeachment in his way, tripping
up his unwary feet, holding down the
curtains to prevent his passage, and
applying the willow and the alder
switches numerically as he stoops to
raise them.
AS with the maiden on the horse and
the virgin on the tree-top, the Korak
bride is invariab bly, captured, however
much the possibilities of escape may
be in her favor Y. Journal,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
An Important Question.

The most searching question for
every farmer to ask himself is what
proportion of good land on his farm
goes to waste. 1t only needs more cap
ital per acre to bring up the productive
ness of these waste places so that they
will equal the best There is always
profit in good land we'll cared for. The
failures in farming invariably re-
suit from trying to cultivate land
that has not been brought into eondi-
ton for profitable cropping, or else
from trying to cultivate more land
than could be kept well titled. There
is no profit from halfway work on the
farm
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

The lady whose portrait heads this article
is Mrs. Mary F. Covell, of Scotland, Bon
Homme Co., S. Oak She writes to DR., R.
V. Pierce, Chief Consulting Physician to the
Invalids' Hotel and Surgical Institute, at
Buffalo, N. Y, as follows; 81 Yves sick two
years with falling of the womb and leucor
rhpa previous to taking your medicines. l
took six bottles of DIR. Pierce's Favorite Pre-
scription, and was entirely cured of both in
six months it is four years this month,
since l was entirely well of both those dis
eases and have never had any signs of their ap-
pearance since and l am satisfied the Favor
lite Prescription saved my life, for | could
hardly walk around when | commenced
taking that medicine and think it is a Gods
blessing to me that / took it.
l was pronounced incurable by the best
doctors here in the West. l gave up all
hopes and made up my mind that was to
be taken away from my husband and baby
of two years old. | was sick all of the time
could not eat anything at all. In one week,
after beginning the use of the Favorite Pre-
scription my stomach was SO much better
that could eat anything: could see that
was gaining all over, and my husband then
went and got me six bottles [ took three of
them and my stomach did not bother me any
more.
We sent to you and got the Peoples Com
mon Sense Medical Adviser, and found
my case described just as l was: we did
what the book told us, in every way in one
months time l could see l was much better
than had been; we still kept on just as the
book told US, and in three months l stopped
taking medicine, and to-day, can proudly
say am well women, yes, am well, strong
and healthy.
When 1 began to take your medicine my
face was poor and eyes looked dead. 1 could
not enjoy myself anywhere, l was tired and
cIa ffxa fiyr,n I hor1 1xr n
Homework, but now I do that and tend a
big garden, help my husband and take in
sewing"
The following will prove interesting to
feeble women generally, and especially SO to
those about to become mothers Mrs. Dora
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HuuIIHDu
A EMEHHE]HEHHHEgI
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FIG. 8. RACK.

FIG, 8. RACK
A, legs 2x4 inches and feet long; B. e-inch
boards; c, floor 2 feet wide and made of
! matched stuff; d, arranged end board Of
/ wagon so as to take cut when sweeping; E,
4 inches wide and inches apart to prevent
crowding.
l.
sheep feeders. Where the sheep eat
out of only one side, as the end racks,
it should have sloping bottom.
Fig. 4 shows how to arrange. Place
the racks ten feet apart, with a rack
next the ends, and the open end next
the alley and connect with the hurdles,
thus completing the pens The hurdles
can be fastened with hooks and num-
bered. When the sheep are out two
men will stack the racks and hurdles
IN an hour and be ready for hauling
manure. The six feet and sixteen feet
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
FIG. 4. INTERIOR.

A, racks; B. hurdles; c, water buckets D,
grain box; *, hydrant Z, ladder; NJ, for salt
hurdles inclose the pen next the grain
box into which twelve sheep are put
and twenty-four in each of the other
pens Hay to be thrown down from
the loft into vacant space at II.
A pipe may be laid under ground to
the hydrant, to which tifty-foot piece
of hose may be attached for filling
buckets. Pack the hydrant with saw
dust and detach the hose on cold nights.
Nail board across the corners at T,
into which put the brooms and forks
Farm Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
FIG. 1.-ELEvATIoN.

one side and four on the other, the
windows to be four feet long and two
feet up and down and fixed in slide
30 as to be opened when necessary.
Put on a common one-third pitch
roof, with purline plates with track
for casrier arranged to take the hay in
at the end of the barn Make doors
eight feet high and six feet wide. Fig.
/ shows where to put them. There
will be needed as furniture fifteen
racks, each sixteen feet long; twelve
hurdles, ten feet, one six feet and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

A. Guthrie, Of Oakley Overton Co, Tenn,
writes 81 never can thank you enough for
what your treatment has done for me I am
stronger now than have been for six years.
When began your treatment was not able
to do anything. could not stand on my feet
long enough to wash my dishes without SUI
fering almost death now l do all my house.
work, washing, cooking, sewing and every
thing for my family of eight. DR.. Pierce's
Favorite Prescription is the best medicine to
take before confinement that can be found !;
or at least it proved so with me. | never"
suffered so little with any, of my children az
did with my last and she is the healthisst
we have. 1 recommend your medicines to all
of my neighbors and especially 'Favorite
Prescription to all women who are suffering.
Have induced several to try it, and it has
proved good for them.n Yours truly,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
The OaiY Drawback.

"Mv wife is one of the most sensible
women l know. She didn't like TO have
me out so much nights, so she had me
get up little poker parties and invite
my friends"
That's fine. l wish my wife were
as liberal as yours is"
Yes; but there's one drawback"
whats that?''
''She wins all our money-"-Broolslyn
Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

Haunt the dreams of the sufferer from in.
digestion. What should the nightmare-rid-
den dyspeptic do when waking with start,
the sweat oozing from the pores, sleep for
the remainder of the night seems unattain-
able? Swallow wineglassful of Hostetter's
Stomach Bitters, which, if taken before GO
ing to bed, would have insured repose. Use
the Bitters for nervousness, dyspepsia,
rheumatism, malaria
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
FARM AND GARDEN,
HANDY SHEEP BARN.

A Plan That Is Highly Commended by
Reliable Authorities.
l hereby submit plans for a handy
sheep barn. The building should be
thirty-siX feet wide and eighty six feet
long. Bed the sills in mortar on a one
foot wall to prevent underdraft. Use
sixteen-foot posts with lower beam
seven feet from sill. This will leave
floor eight feet from the ground. Use
matched siding with five windows on
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
FIG. Q. -HURDLE.

one sixteen feet long; fifteen water
buckets. Fig. 2 shows how to make a
hurdle. Fig. 8 shows how to make a
rack. Pieces should be nailed on the
legs to support the floor, and the pieces
e should go on the whole length of
each side. This is an economical fod-
der-saving rack and is now used by all
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

To cleanse the system in gentle and truly
beneficial manner, when the Springtime
comes, use the true and perfect remedy,
Syrup of Figs. One bottle will answer for
all the family and costs only 50 cents; the
large size 81. Try it and be pleased. Manu-
featured by the California Fig Syrup Co.
only.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

He-Most people take me for very
serious person, Miss Mallyprop. Now
| presume you would never guess that
l am full of humorous conceits.
Miss Mallyprop-I would not, myself;
but my brother has told me how very
conceited you are.-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05
Candy Is"Filiing."

Dentist-Well, what do you want
your teeth filed with?
Freddie-O, l guess peann. candy
would be as good as anything.-Chi-
cago Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

''MRs. LOOKOUT is great church woman,
isn't she9n Dear me, yes; there can't new
bonnet come into the church withouther see
ing it."-Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

"YoU say she has a limited divorce
TheJ, of course, she didn't obtain 1t in
South Dakota" what makes you so sure2"
10 Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

Miss Bacon-Did you enjoy yourself
at the dance last night?
Miss Beacon-Indeed, did!
Miss Bacon-How many times did
you go in to supper?-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

elbow Is it that you find no trouble in get
ting Alice to read the very best booksln
Mother-'I have forbidden her to look into
them even. Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

SHE-"Where did Miss Fosdicl1 get her
lovely golden hair-from her father or her
motherw Maude-"She must have got it
from her father. notice his is all goGe.n-
Brooklyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

THE world is full of people who would
prefer candlelight to sunlight If they had
to pay for it.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

A School OF GALLANTRY.-"How poiitt
and attentive Mobleson is to his wifeli
''Yes, he uses her to practice upon. That's
what makes his gallantry so perfect wheE
he is with other ladies. Boston Transcript
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

THE man who will say mean thing will
sooner or later do one.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

A MAN does not necessarily take high
ground when he uses d little bluff.-Lowel
Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

You can tell what kind of man boy
will make if you know what man is now his
Merchants Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

THE MERcURY-"Ughl feel rocky this
morning. The Frosty Atmosphere "Ha,
hal l thought I'd get you to tako drop too
much last night."-Buffalo Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

If you want to be cured of cough use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
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81 BEG your pardon sir" "What is it,"
"Can you tell me where can get the newest
idea in antiques l"-Hallo.
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WHEN the bill collector goes round it's
sign he wants to get square.-Inter Ocean.
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SALEsMAS-"This is an exclusive pattern,
and there's only enough of it to make one
dress" Customer-"O, that's too bad
wanted it to trim hat."-Detroit Tribune
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

Mr.. RoBY-'Do you regard marriage as
lottery, Miss Lastchaneei" Miss Last
chance-"Certainly not. think lottery is
horrid, "-Detroit Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

A-"WHAT is the extreme penalty for big
aInyl" B-'Two mothers-in-law." Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

81 HAVE a parrot at home that repeats
every word l utter" said farley. "What an
idiot of birdw calculated Cynicus.-Har-
per's Bazaar,
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VAN WARBLER-"Ah, Stables, have Won
heard my last songs' Stables" Heaven
knows hope so. n-Brool1lyn Life.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-04-05

NATURALLY when girl goes to work out
she hates to stay in.-Elmira Gazette.
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THE man who rides hobby is generally
lame in both feet.-Rams Horn.