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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21
FARM AND GARDEN.
FIRM COUNTRY ROADS.
Easily Secured by the Use of the Scrapei
and Tile Drainage.

Easily Secured by the Use of the Scrapef
and Tile Drainage.
The progress made during the past
few years in the improvement OF
streets and public roads has been as
surprising as in other lines of public
concern. By the use of tile drainage
and that of machinery for grading, the
ordinary prairie roads are kept as
smooth and firm during the larger por-
ton of the year as the best macadam-
lied streets of the cities. Perhaps no
better implement has yet been made
than the steel scraper in the form of
long blade carried at an angle sus-
pended to a frame on wheels, cores
ponding to the running gears of a
wagon. This machine is owned usual
ly by township and is operated by
men and teams employed for that pur-
pose by the day. The force necessary
to operate it consists of two men and
from four to six horses.
The prompt operation of a force like
this answers as the ounce of proven
ton and the pound of cure at the same
time. The work is rapid and cheaply
done and if applied two or three times
year, the frequent dressing up pre-
vents the wasting away of the road
bed and maintains at the same time
the smoothness of surface not obtain
able in any other way. Two or three
times around carries the movable sur
face toward the center of the road.
There are two or three methods in
| Illinois in force by which the funds
for road making are expended. By a
vote at the town meeting an assess
ment is provided for and the tax is in
vested in road improvement by the
town commissioners.
Where no such vote is taken the work
is principally done by the poll tax which
enables people TO work it out at their
leisure and about as they see fit. By this
plan the work is usually done in a slip
shod manner. The roadmaster may be
competent but the work is not suffi-
GENTLY under his control to enable
him to systemic and to use the labor
which is legally available for such use
to the best advantage. By the use of
the same amount of ready money as
may be represented in the poll tax,
much better results may be obtained
than can possibly be expected from
that labor expended without any defin-
lite object in view. 1t is surprising to
see what good roads and well kept
lanes will do for country, in the APP
pearance and the real value they bring
TO those who are willing to devote
some attention to the subject. In fact
the character of the public roads is an
indication of the character of the
farmers whose holdings are tributary
to them. The sides of the lanes should
be kept smooth enough for the mower
which should be used as often as
| needed.-Farmers' Union.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21
STANDARD OF PURITY.
The Ratio of Water in Butter to Be Fixed
by Law in England.

The Ratio of Water in Butter to Be Fixed
by Law in England.
There has been in The analysis of but
ter in England considerable variation in
the standard of purity because of the
greater or lesser percentage of water.
An application has been made to the
authorities there to fix some standard so
that it could be uniform throughout the
whole kingdom. Some considerable
correspondence and discussion was had
with the local authorities by commit
tee appointed by the butter dealers, and
the conclusion was that if the standard
of purity was not sufficiently defined, it
was the business of the association to
approach Somerset house with re-
quest for national standard, and if
that did not remedy the evil, to take it
to the house of congress. This proves
this fact: there is a variation in the the
amount of water in various buffers, and
that oftentimes with very high stand
ard of quality, dealers were liable to a
penalty when they were entirely inno-
cent of any intention of handling goods
that were not up to the standard.
In this country the standard has not
been fixed by law, but custom has fixed
it at from IL to IS per cent. of water
in highgrade butter. Above Is per
cent. it would hardly be considered Of
high grade, and below ~ per cent.
would be too dry for the ordinary re-
quirements of our best markets.-Elgin
Dairy Report.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21
A Kentucky Tramp,s Ruse.

A tramp visited all the houses of q
small town near Louisville, Ky, and
begged from every kind lady he met
a postage stamp, with which to write a
letter to his sick mother. He got the
stamp, or its equivalent, every time,
and went out of town with nearly five
dollars in his pockets as the result of
his successful ruse
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21
Wisdom in the Jury Box.

Court Clerk-Gentlemen of the jury
have you agreed upon verdict?
Foreman-We have.
what say you-do you find the pris
oner at the bar guilty or not guilty?'
"We do"
"You do? Do what?''
"We find the prisoner at the bar
guilty or not guilty"
But, gentlemen, you must explain. -
"Of course; you see, six of us find him
guilty, and six of us find him not guilty
and we've agreed-to let it go at that
Boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21
Clever Boys Can Do This.

John Whalen, who is serving years
sentence in the Cook county Jail, Hi
nois, has made handsome and unique
picture frame from cigar boxes. The
frame is 2Ox24 inches in size, and col,
tains nearly 1000 pieces of wood, beau
tifully carved. A common pocket
knife and small hammer were Whalen's
only tools.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

Nell-Chollie told me last night that
lie thought my face would stop an angel
in its fight.
Belle-Don't you think you'd better
practice on a clock first, my dear p
Philadelphia Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

Fiance-O, Charley, love you so
much. You are all have in this world
He-My gracious! If this is SO, will
have to break our engagement-Texas
Siftinps.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

THE REASON OF IT.-"Is your daughter
going into the country for her health p
ooh, no. Purely for art. She wishes tt
become bronzed '-Detr 9it Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

"WHATis the best sign of spring weather.
"That delightful feeling which makes you
want to sit down and watch other people
work "-Chicago Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

HAVING an unmarried milkman who is
fairly good looking will do more to keeI
the girls tidy around their kitchen work
than a dozen yards of advice.-Atchisor
Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

FITS stopped free by DIR. Kline's Great
Nerve Restorer. No fits afterfirst days use
Marvellous cures. Treatise and 81 trial bot
tie free. DR.. Kline. 93l Arch St, Phila. Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

RICHES do not eXhilarate us so much with
their possession as they torment us with
their loss Gregory
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

TIE tear down childhood's cheek that
flows is like the dewdrop on the rose, when
next the summer breeze comes by and
waves the bush, the flower is dry.-Scott.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

Much significance is naturally attached to
the confession of woman that she has
purchased a brick of glttering brass. The
incident shows the proud upward march of
the sex to that plane on which man is sup
posed to stand, superior and enviable.-San
Francisco Examiner.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

lam entirely cured of hemorrhage of lungs
by Piso's Cure for Consumption.-LoUI
LINDAMAN, Bethany, Mo, Jan. s, 1914.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

WHEN young girl is IS the eligibility Of
a young man depends good deal on what
sort of a mustache he has. When she is q
she is likely to think more about his bank
account.-Somervifle journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

THE soul and spirit that animates and
keeps up society is mutual trust.-South.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

TRUTH is the root, but human sympathy
is the flower Of practical life.-Chapin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

IT is not the proper thing to say that a
man will make a good husband. 1t is the
wife who makes the good husband. The
bad ones only are the self-made article
Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

NEVER spend your money before you have
it.-Thomas jefferson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

BLEssEDNEss is whole eternity, older
than amnation.-Richter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

How He F oUND THEM.-Jimmy, the Cor
GLOW are you finding things these hard
finest" Mike, the Porchclimber-"E Easy
Been usin' de X ray. "-Indianapolis Jour
nal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

HIPsoN-"Layson is the LATEST man l
know" Juggles-''Is that sop Hipson-
"Yes. Why, that man won't even carry
life insurance "-Philadelphia North Amer
lean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-05-21

"DoCToR," said the anxious mother, evil
lie can hardly speak above a whisper
"1ndeedl Has he taken cold, or didhe 90
to the ball gamel'-Washingto Star.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11

reason the authorities are bending every
effort TO ascertain II Ivory purchased
glycerne or acids. The United States state
department has asked Consul General Col
Inns to report on lvorys case.
The appointment Of Lord Bagot as one
OF the lords in waiting has angered the
tory peers. He was appointed without con-
sulting the marquis OF Salisbury and in or
der to please the Princess Louise Lord
Bagot was aide-de.camp to her husband.
the marquis Of Lorne, when the latter was
governor general Of Canada.
BAYARD DECLINES TO TALK.
The United States ambassador, Mr. 7.
T. Bayard. returned to the embassy ON
Tuesday from a visit to Sir Richard Web
ster at Clifford, and left again on Tuesday
for Scotland. from whence he will return
at the end OF October Mr.. Bayard was
{ slxed to speak at an Armenian meeting. BID.
he wrote declining the Invitation on the
ground that II was not wise to interfere in
political movement in the country to
which he was accredited.
Mrs. de Navarro MARY Anderson and
her infant son are progressing very favor
ably. 1t is whispered that she adores the
little mite and seems 10 be happier than
she has been for many years past.
Sir Henry Irving intends to produce at
no distant date a one-act play by George
Bernard Shaw, entitled THE Man Of
Destiny" the man being Napoleon. The
portrait drawn of the great Corsican is not
in any sense similar to Sardou's hero In
Madame Sans Gene" and 1t is TO be ex.
pected that Irving will find enough in
the NapOleonic tradition to completely
equip two dssimilar heroes.
Olga Nethersole started for New York
today on the American liner st. Paul. Miss
Nethersole will produce three new plays
during her American tour, Thomas Hat
toms when Greek Meets Greek" a play
by NJ. Porte de Richie OF Paris and an
adaptation from the Its!,an entitled THE
Wife of Scarli "
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
ENGLAND SORE AGAINST GERMANY.
Rcinforcements Sent TO Zanzibar ax
nm Outlet for Rage.


Copyright, 1896, by the Associated Press)
LONDON, Oct. lO.-Thc dispatch OF
British naval achievements to Zanzibar
has renewed interest IN the situation there
and is universally interpreted as a demon
stration against Germany, as the condition
of affairs in Zanzibar does not justify such
measures. 1t is admitted here that Cor
many had the technical right to remove
Khalid from the consulate at Zanzibar but
the ostentatious method adopted and the
growing tone Of the German press in con-
nection with the affair, openly declaring
that the measure was slap In the face
FOR Great Britain has acted like bellows
to the anti-German lire burning In this
country. The Spectator urges the govern
ment to Immediately annex Zanzibar as an
answer to Gcrmany's unfrienlly act
An important feature Of the British COM
ment on the cars visit to Paris has been
the equanimity with which the incident was
regarded This may be accounted for by
the fact that Great Britain, since her
arrangement from Germany has been
eager to regard the ears visit and the
demonstrations Of the French people as an
Offset to the Dreibund and humiliation to
Germany. 1t is evident. too, that the Brit
ish relations with France have in no way
grown worse since the cars visit to Bal
moral. Remarks like that OF the Roma.
which says the Dreibund VIII be in a peril
Gus condition If an entente between Russia.
France and Great Britain shall be brought
about, are being quoted In the English news
papers with considerable satisfaction.
II is almost impossible to exaggerate the
feeling in Great Britain against Germany
at che present moment, caused by offensive
articles In the German press. The Globe
eptomizes the general opinion of the British
press in the remark III Great Britain is
so unfortunate as TO incur the anger OF
Germany, we have no doubt as to the re-
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
ZEE BULL ETIM.

Weather for Nebraska
Ear; Warmer, Variable Winds.
Page
1. Rosn Real Liberal Leader.
CEar Significant Luncheon.
Germ lplnin of Russian Duplcity.
Minnesota Man Uunt at an End.
.. Biggclt o. All Day, ~ Canton.
Bryan Crosses the Wheat Bclt.
3. Omaha Republican City Ticket.
Nebraska Travelling Men Tor Mckinley
4. Last week In Omaha Social Circles.
when "Trilby" struck the Town.
.. Much Interest shown In Irrigation.
Suspected Bank Robbers Under Arrest
q. Council Blurs Local Matters.
Chicago suffers Defeat ut Cricket.
I. Amusement Notes and Gossip.
Among the Music Loving People.
Affairs ut South Omaha.
&. Echoes from the Ante Rooms.
10. "The wizard"
II. Woman; Her Ways and Her World.
IL. Editorial and Comment.
Ii. Commercial and Financial News.
Real Estate Men Want More Laws.
16. Roorbacks that Have Changed History.
Is. In the World of whirlinS Wheels.
Weekly Grlst of sporting Gossip.
10. How DeRuytcr Captured u Pirate.
President Lincoln and tits Callers.
Tales of II Pennsylvania Terror.
go. Madison and the New Tariff Law.
Pictures of Omaha of the Past
II. w. Yates on National Banking
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
OoDGES HUNDREDS FOR SEVERAL DAYS

MASON CITY, Ia, Oct. 10.-(Special Tele-
gram)-A man answering the description
of Fred Pratt the much wanted Sherburne
Desperate. was arrested at o'clock this
afternoon at Lake Mills by City Marshal
Gus Ruby. The marshal saw him riding
down the sidewalk on his bicycle at a slow
gait and went to meet him. When coming
alongside he grasped him by the shoulder
with one hand and with the other drew
his revolver and told him to throw up his
hands. Seeing there was no use to resist.
he surrendered and was Immediately taken
to the police headquarters, where he was
searched.
Three reviewers were found on his per-
son. One was OF 3S-caiiber, one 30 and one
%, the latter of the old-fashioned four
barrelod style. All of them were loaded
and an extra supply of cartridges were
found in his pockets. In answering ques-
lions propoundcd to him he acted very ner-
vously and contradictcd himself very much.
He would not give his name or any accu-
rate account of himself as to his where
abouts at the time OF the murder at Sher-
burne or since.
heavy rain set in about o'clock this
morning, putting the roads in an impossible
was completely worn out and was wet
through to the skin. He answers the de-
scriptlon Of the man wanted. He is light
complexioned and smooth face, height 8 feet
So inches, weight 1856 pounds; wears gray
bicycle suit. blaclt stockings and black
shirt, which was partly covered by the over
alls he wore He is undoubtedly the man
wanted. He is willing to 30 back to Sher-
/ hs,rv aud h, ,sE1l 10 AL a,
| first train.
1t is rumored here that a large posse has
started from Gilmore and Bancroft and is on
its way to Lake Mills
CRESToN, Ia Oct. 10.-(Special Tele-
gram.)-southwestorn Iowa is swarming
with sheriffs posses and detectives who
are trailing Fred Pratt, the surviving men,
Der of the Sherburne Mimi. bank robbery.
Pratt was tracked to Scranton City, Green
county. He is riding bicycle. but heavy
rains have made cycling dmcult and 1t
is thought he is in hiding, Parties are
working south from Greenfield. Several
detectives ale in this vicinity. man ar
rested at St. Joseph this afternoon proved
not to be Pratt One thousand dollars re-
ward Is offered
ST JOSEPH, Mo- Oct l0.-A young man,
who gives his name as Emerson McCarty,
Is under arrest here, charged with being
one of the Sherburne, Mimi, bank robbers.
He was arrested in response to a telegram
sent by the sheriff of Sherburne. McCarty
claims to be a farm hand McCarty was on
train bound south and had a bicycle in
the baggage car OF the train from which
he was taken. He refused to leave the train
at first, but was finally dragged out by Of
fccrs. On the way to Jail he kept repeat
ing, "Oh, what shall do?" McCarty claims
to be farm hand from Newton, Ia, and
says he started from Menlo. Ia. to Creston
Wednesday morning and traversed the dis
lance on his wheel, but a cyclometer on
his wheel shows that he has ridden about
200 miles and memorandum book shows
the number OF miles the man covered each
day. Mccarty made several conflicting
statements in his conversation with the
officers.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
CUBANs CONFIDENT OF SUCCESS.
Celebrate the Anniversary of the Ten
Years War for Liberty.

TAMPA, Fla. Oct 10-The Cubans in this
city today celebrated the twenty-eighth ami
versnry OF the outbreak OF their tou-yeur
struggle for liberty. This event is celebrated
by all tie Cuban colonies throughout the
country. The houses of the Cu5lns in this
city were decorated with profuslol OF
bunting and flags for the occasion and after
dark the verandas were hung with Chinese
lanterns. brilliant pyrOtecha!cal display
was given at night from cespedes hall in
West Tampa, which served as a prelude
TO ball whoro the elite OF the Cuban
society gathered to commemorate the close
OF the memorable day.
Colonel Fernando Figuredo who represents
the junta in this city and was aide to Gen
oral Cespadcs IN the last revolution, in a
review OF the revolution and its cause said
that the conditions that led up to the present
outbreak were Identical TO those which cX-
listed in 1868 THE Cubans will not fail
this time he added They viii continue 20
harass tho Spanish government until they
finally throw off the yoke OF oppression.
The indications at present. he asserted. are
nGtterng to their cause aud the Cuban
leaders fully expected 10 win the struggle
during the summer.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
rorE CONCENTRATES rmn QUEEN
Incidentally Thanks Her for Freedom
EnlnNnh hN CnIhnIina.

(Coo'-'rht 1896 by the associated prcss)
The queen and the pope have exchanged
cordial letters upon the occasion Of the
sixtioth anniversary Of her majesty's reign.
The pope. after CONTEMPLATING her und send,
ing his hest wishes thanked the queen in
grateful terms for the freedom OF worship
enjoyed b. Roman Catholics throughout the
British empire.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
BALLARD SMITH.
CASTLE SHOWS SIGNS OF WORRY
Higgins to Feel the Effects of His Com
nncment In Prison.

LONDON, Oct. l0-Walter NJ. Castle, the
wealthy Californian. who, with his wife
is confined in Holloway jail on remand
charged with stealing valuable furs, etc.
from shops in this city, showed signs to-
day OF suffering from his confinement in
prison and from the worry incident to 1t.
He said to a friend: 81 don't know how
can ever buckle to again. am dazed
by this calamity"
A cousin of the Castles, who is at pres
ent in this city, said to representative OF
the Associated press today: THE charges
are absolutely ridiculous Two large pack
ing cases full of presents were sent to
my house in Hyde Park direct from the
stores where the goods were bought. How
could they be stolen? The Castles have
been abroad for a year and had a large
number of commissions from society friends
in San Francisco and they have also been
large purchasers of Bnick-knacks, etc"
Evidence will be produced that some time
ago Mrs Castles health was such that DR..
Gabriel OF this city was called. He found
Mrs. Castle suffering from pains in the
head.
It was settled yesterday evening that an
application would be made for bail before
on Tuesday next. The prisoners will be
defended by Charles Matthews. number
OF additional cable messages of sympathy
have been received from people in Amer
lea and England and Mr.. Macknear, mer-
chant OF San Francisco, now residing in
Liverpool, called to offer his assistance.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
Fell Dead In a Lighthouse.

CINCINNATI, Oct. 1O,-Captaln w. w.
silpatrick. U, s. NJ, fell dead today In tho
lighthouse department of the government
building. He entered the navy in septem-
Der, 1862 and has been In continuous
service since. His last command was OF the
Chicago He Was ordered from that ship
TO take charge Of this lighthouse dlatrlct.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
Mudc WnII.cr own In,

RICHMOND, Va, oct. iO.r-Gcnerm James
$. Walker republican candidate for
congress in the Tenth Virginia dis
trlct was nude TO acknowledge he made
free silver speeches two years ago. Pistols
were placed at his head by toughs whilG he
was speaking In Lee county.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
Destructive prairie Fire.

CHAMBERLAIN, S. H.. oct. l0.-(speeIal
relegram) Prairie FIRE In Red Lake town.
ship destroyed fine grove OF trees aud all
buildings on the farm OF Dr. j. NJ. Adams.
Much hay In the y!einlty was burned.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
LONG MAN CHASE ENDS

Iowa Marshal Arrests Bandit Pratt Without
Struggle,
FINDS THREE BIG REvolvERS ON HIN
Though Prepared for Battle He is Easily
Taken.
SECOND SHeRBURNE R0BBER IN JAD
Another Chapter in the Celebrated Bank
Looting Case,
DODGeS HUNDREDS FOR SEVERAL DAYS
Heavy Rnins Force the Fleeing MUIR
dcrer 10 Abandon the Roads and
Numerous POSSES Keep Him
from Hiding.
Omaha daily bee. (Omaha [Neb.]) 187?-1922, 1896-10-11
INDIA NEEDS AMERICAN WHEAT.
Poor People Suffering Because of the
Increase In Price.

ALLAHABhD, India, Oct. l0.-The Po-
neer referring to the recent serious rlotlng
in different parts OF India in connection
with the rise in the price OF grain. says
that all information points 10 the fact that
the disturbance was the result OF a pre-
arranged conspiracy in which people OF
good position were implicated The dis
tress, however, is spreading and the govern
ment has ordered the construction OF wells
and short railroads in order to AFFORD relief
u is hoped that more wheat from California
viii te shipped to the different Indian ports
Movements of Ocenu Vessels, Oct. 10.
Al New York-Arrlyed-La Tourane
from Hayre; Neugtria, from Marseiles; Neen-
dam, from Rotterdam; Umbria, from Liver
pool SaIled-La Bourgogne. for Hayre
Campana, for Liverpool; Mohawk. for Lon
don; Persia, for Hamburg; Thingyalla, for
Stettin etc
At -Arriyed-Etrurla, from
New York, for Liverpool.
At Hamburg-Ar riyed-Normannia, from
New York.
At Bremerhayen-sailed- Karlsruhe, for
New York.
At Havre-Salled-La Gascogne, for New
York.
At thampton-salled-st Paul. for
New York.