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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
KNOWLEDGE

Brir-5 comfort and improvement and
tends to personal enjoyment when
rightly used. The many, who live bet
ter than others and enjoy life more, with
less expenditure, by more promptly
adapting the worlds best products to
the needs of physical being, will attest
the value to health of the pure liquid
laxative principles embraced in the
remedy, Syrup Of Figs.
Its excellence is due to its presenting
in the form most acceptable and pleas
ant to the taste, the refreshing and truly
beneficial properties of perfect lax
Give; effectually cleansing the system,
dispelling colds, headaches and fevers
and permanently curing constipation.
1t has given satisfaction to millions and
met with the approval of the medical
profession, because it acts on the Kid
neys, Liver and Bowels without weak
ening them and it is perfectly free from
every Objectionable substance.
Syrup of Figs is for sale by all drug
gifts in SOC and 81 bottles, but it is man.
ufactured by the California Fig Syrup
Co. only, whose name is printed on every
package, also the name, Syrup of Figs,
and being well informed, you will not
accept any substitute if offered.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
BUT HE CAN'T ADVERTISE.

"A physician sits in his Office chair,
And there broods on his face look of care,
While he groans and walls and tears at his
+, hair.
t'Alas! and alas! and alack!" he cries;
'Surely fame and fortune would both arise
IF old Ethics would let me advertise"
AT last bright thought comes into his
brain,
Says he: II must try that old racket, it's
plain,
ut worked o. K once, and I'll work it
; again."
He wrote half page on THE Evils Of
Pork"
iAnd the case of a man who swallowed
I a cork,
And spoon and a knife, but got stuck on
a fork;
Told how he cured an imprudent fellow
WHO swallowed entire a Bingham umbrella,
And brought 1t intact from the patients
! patella.
The newspapers all extended their thanks;
He opened accounts at the various banks:
He'd baited with Ethics and caught all he
cranks.
Chemist and Druggist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

While Mrs. McFadden was working
for Mrs. Dixon she came frequently to
her saying she could not find things.
On one occasion she could not find the
poker, high or low. Mrs. Dixon Joined
in the search.
"Why, here it is, Mrs. McFadden,"
called Mrs. Dixon, fright on top of the
stove"
"Shure an / didn't see it there,
ma'am," replied Mrs. McFadden.
"I'll tell you what it is" said Mrs.
Dixon, you are near-sighted, Mrs. Mo-
Fadden."
"lndade and I'm not, ma'am; can
see as far as can look" was the reply!
RAMS Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
THE.WORLD OF ART.

A mi nument to the late Bishop Wy
man d lored) will be erected in Balti-
TweIpy-one sculptors competed for
the stsysu of Sarah Siddons to be erect
cd in london. The model chosen is by
q Fre1ehman, Chevalier.
"Thf Sleeping Cavalier" by Meis-
IonieIk which belonged to the late Mrs.
Paralt Stevens, has been sold for So, 500,
sun lmuch below it's supposed value.
NO bther painter has home of such
artistic luxuriousness as Alma adema.
Perhaps its most remarkable feature is
the Wall, which is paneled with tall,
slims Sctures, each of them by differ
ent painter. Leighton, Boughton, Sar-
gent, qalderon and full score of the
artists friends have contributed to this
remarkable establishment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
ORCHARD AND GARDEN,

Black rot is caused by the growth of
a fungus upon the affected parts of thu
grape.
Under no consideration should water
be allowed to stand around the roots Of
plants.
Gooseberries and currants are easily
grown and there is rarely an oversupply
of them.
Young strawberry plants are often
killed by the application of strong fer
tiliZers.
No other fruit requires so much ma
nnre or such thorough cultivation as
the ounce.
During the early winter is q good
time to haul out and spread manure in
the orchard.
Sugar maple is good either as for
est or an ornamental tree. 1t will do
we'll on a rocky hillside.
Successful fruit growers are those
that have clean orchards-this means
clear of rubbish as well as weeds.
Fruit trees, grape vines and bushes
nave 10 place in the garden, as they
draw nourishment from the soil.
One of the most serious objections
to giving the sheep the run of
the orchard, especially at this time,
is their propensity to gnaw the bark
Of the trees.
Pruning when the plant IL dormant
uds to impart vigor, but If done when
plant is growing or in leaf it checks
growth. For this reason feeble tres
should always be pruned in winter
St. Louis Republic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
CHARLEY, THE MASCOT.


The Feline Pet of the United States Cruiser
Yorktown.
Col. John A. Cockerill, the New York
,Herald's special correspondent, writ
ing from Chemulpo, Corea, sends an in
teresting story about the sports of the
naval officers who happen to be at
tached to the Asiatic squadron in
Corean waters, and also of the mascot
of the Yorktown, Charley" Col. Cock
erell writes:
l found the United States steamer
Yorktown here riding at anchor mile
and half out in the harbor, and by in
vitation 1 visited her this afternoon.
She arrived on this station ten days ago,
and Commander Folger and all his
Officers declare that dull as Chemulpo
is they prefer it to Cheefoo, China, their
late billet. The October weather here
is superb, and the officers of the York
town find the shooting excellent. By
going up the river in a sampan few
miles they can make nice bag of snipe,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

Study all time cards and you will find
no railroad carrying tourist cars make as
quick time as the Phillips Rock Island
Excursions. One hour and thirty minutes
quicker time than any other route Chicago
to Los Angeles.
A. Phillips & Co. have carried over
1875, 600 patrons to and from California.
Why7 Because every well-posted Cali
fornia traveller understands Phillips has
the best regulated tourist system.
JNo. SEBASTIAN, G. P. A,
Chicago, Ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
Bewf 97,tf e ointments for Catarrh tnas

Bewf Il, 4 Ointments for Catarrh that
Contain Mercury,
as m re " will surely destroy the sense of
smell ig completely derange the whole sys-
tenn hel entering it through the mucous
surfS AZ. Such articles should never be
used cept on prescriptions from reputable
physi, ms, as the damage they will do is
ten foit to the good you can possibly de-
rive from them. Halls Catarrh Cure, man
ufactured by F. ]. Cheney e. Co., Toledo,
o., contains no mercury, and Is taken in
ternally, acting directly upon the blood and
mucous surfaces of the system. In buying
Halls Catarrh Cure be sure you get the
genuine. 1t is taken internally, and made
In Toledo, Ohio, by F. ]. Cheney & Co. Tes-
timonials free.
Sold by Druggists, price TIC. per bottle.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
TEE same man does the kicking,
AS the seasons come and go;
He grew profane at summer,
And does the same towards snow.
-WashinptOn Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

"You cant tell whether a man is a
bachelor or the father of family sim
ply by his looks"
Certainly not; but there is one infal-
Xble method of finding out"
"What may that be?"
"Give him a young baby to hold
N. Y. Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
THE FARMING WORLD.
PERMANENT ICEHOUSE.

No Dairy Farm Should Be Without One
of These Structures.
The end view of an ice-house, de-
signed for use ON farm, is illustrated
below. The wall consists of boards
standing perpendicularly and nailed
to light frame of or 10 inch scantling
at the top and bottom, with third one
in the middle to stiffen the sides. with
similar boarding on the inside. Adj
ditiorel bracing will be found neces-
sary unless the building is located in
a sheltered place. Use building paper
on the under side of the outside boards.
Fill the or ~ inch space with saw
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
kARLIEsr ONIONS FAY.

The a market gardener in
Mime f. He is prosperous, makes
his 9ftSsy on earliest vegetables,
gets H. seeds from Salzer, fol-
lows n .r's instructions how to grow
1000 1heper acre and sells saizer's
King aIghe Earliest onion already in
July ant gets $3.50 bu.! Catalogue
tells all bout it and of lots of other
seed for trden and farm! IS packages
earliest n getables $1.00.
If 70, SILL CUT THIS OUT AND SEND
it with stamps to John A. Salzer,
La C,sI1 Wis, you will get free his
ca .e4x Hysnd package of yellow wa
ternslYo sensation. (K.)
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
All About Western Farm Lands.

The "Corn Belt" Is monthly paper pub
llshed by the Passenger Department Of the
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad.
1t is designed to give reliable information
concerning western farm lands, what can
be raised on them successfully, and the ex-
periences of farmers who live in the west.
Copies of the paper will be sent to any ad-
dress for one year on receipt of 25 cents.
Postage stamps accepted. Address 1.-THE
Corn Belt" 200 Adams St., Chicago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
WONDERFUL HORSE.
Plays the Harmonium and Also Acts as
Nursemaid.

Plays the Harmonium and Also Acts as .
Nursemaid.
The horse Alpha has astonished Lon.
don theater goers with his intelligence.
A blackboard is brought upon the stage,
and he is asked to show his arithmetical
powers. The animal turns to the fig.
ures, thinks a moment, apparently,
and then paws out on the floor figure
after figure, till his subtraction or ad.
dition or multiplication sum is correctly
done. Sometimes he makes a mistake,
and with an impatient shake of his
name and vicious light in his eyes, he
begins again ard rights the wrong,
Somehow, the British mind refuses to
believe that horse, even of the Alpha
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
Not a Matter of Morals.

Ethel-So Gertrude de Montmorency
Fitz We're de We're has lost her good
name?
Sybil-Has she? Well, there, I'm not
Surprised. How d'you know?
Ethel-It says so in the paper; says
she's married Mr.. Bloggs!-Ally Slop-
DER.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16
Tho perfumed tea Is scented '

The perfumed tea Is scented with
the essential oils Of different fowerA
The most popular for this use are those
of the tea olive, or the Cape Jessamine,
though others are used. The flowers
are generally packed with the tea while
the latter is in process Of curing and
are afterward picked out by hand.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

Tho wealthy people of China never
make their tea in teapots, which are
only used by the poor; in good Chinese
society tea Is always made in cups, a
small quantity of the leaves being
placed in the bottom Of each cup and
hot water poured in.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

A GENTLEMAN one day took his little lad
out for u walk, but the boy, from some
cause or other, got lost and, meeting q po-
liceman, tealfully asked: please, sir, have
you seen a man without little boyl
Cause, if you have, Use that little boy l''-
Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

To KNOW the pains of power, we must go
to those who have it; to know its pleasures
we must go to those who are seeking it.
The pains Of power are real; its pleasures
imaginary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

SHE-"I have heard that you said I wal
fond of the sound Of my own voice" He
swell, you have yourself admitted that yor
like music. "-Philadelphia Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

Nor SURPRISED. --"Hear what happened
to Davis9 Held up on Broadway at two
and he looked as if he'd need something of
that kind before long. PUCK.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

VIsIToR-"Does mamma give you any
thing for being good boyp' Tommy
"Nome. She gives it to me when amt.
Detroit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

81 TELL you what, Sharp, marrying an
heiress has its drawbacks" Eyes; but
think of the greenbacks, Bond. "-Harper's
Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

"DoEs position affect sleepl" asked {
medical writer. 1t does when the mar
holds the position of night Waterman
Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

PRUDENCE is the necessary ingredient il
all the virtues, without which they degen
crate into folly and excess.-Jeremy Col
lier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

HE who, silent, loves to be with us, ant
who loves us in our silence, has touche,
one Of the keys that ravish hearts.-La
water
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

The mind itself must, like other things
sometimes be unbent; or else it will BE-
either weakened or broken.-Sir ?. Sidney
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

AGREED -Charley-"There is nothing
admire more than good deed" Tom
"Ner Lift it is made out in my name. DE
troit Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

On, "busy bee," exalted so,
We'd work like you, we vow,
II we could loaf six months or so
AS you are loafing now.
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

"BRowN's BRONCHIAL TRoCHEs' are I'M
dvalled for relieving Coughs, Hoarseness
and all Throat Troubles. Sold only in boxes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

BEEcHAM's PILLS for constipation 10c ant
25c. Get the book (free) at your druggist:
and 20 by it. Annual sales 5000, 900 boxes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

ToPER-"I shay, mister, can you tell me
(hicl where the sidewalk isl l am a shran-
ger here. "-Fiegende Blaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

THE influence Of custom is incalculable;
dress boy as man, and he will at once
change his conception of himself.-B. st.
John.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

vtere lmble on the gifts we prize
|'ol Sther things above,
Frye rer since the world began,
II We fallen into love.
IN. Y. Recorder.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-01-16

"ITHoUGnT marrying him would make
different man of him, )" she sighed. "And-"
ut made an Indifferent man of him."-In-
dianspolis Journal.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-02
HALIFAX.

Will Clark is i'll with pneumonia.
Mr.. Dimmick and family returned to
Newark last Monday.
Edward Harrison of Newark, n. j.,
was the guest of Fayette Niles last week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Herbert White of Dedham,
Mass, are spending few days with Mrs
Whites father, Watson DeWolf.
The Halifax Farmers club me: with
Hollis Plumb Sept 2S, and discussed the
question, "What methods should the farm.
er pursue to obtain the best results" The
next meeting will be with Z. F. Evans,
Wednesday, Oct. :. All are invited.
One of the oldest persons in Windham
county passed away Monday in the death
of Mrs. Anna Stone, aged 9S years and
eight months, at the home of her son-in-
law, Elias Stone. Mrs. Stones maiden
name was Ann Smith. She was a daughter
of Calvin Smith and sister of Maj. Joseph
Smith, late of Colrain. She leaves three
children, Mrs. Jennie Stone of Halifax,
with whom she had made her home for
over 40 years, Nathaniel G. Rice of Rowe
and Mrs. Clarence Long of Shelburne.
She married Moses Rice of Colrain, Feb
ruary 10, 1929. He died nearly so years
ago. and was father of the living children
Mrs. Stone was the last of the grandchil-
dren of Maj. Hezekiah Smith and of Hugh
Thompson, two of the original settlers of
Colrain. When her grandmother Thomp-
son was buried a number of years ago she
was one of a hundred of the grandchil-
dren who followed her to the grave. The
funeral was held Wednesday and the body
was taken TO Colrain for burial.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-02
NEWFANR,

The W. c. T. Z. will resume its meet
ings with Mrs. Morse next Wednesday at
8 o'clock.
B. j. Wright, former resident, now of
Fishers Island, n. Y. is spending two or
three weeks hereabouts.
Rev. NJ. z. Norton is called to Buffalo
to speak next Sunday in the interest of the
church building society.
Miss S. Richmond, superintendent of
Sheltering Arms, an Episcopal institution
in New York, is spending two weeks with
her sister, Mrs. z. G. Benedict.
Later news from Rev. James Tufts of
Monson, Mass, states that he seems likely
to recover from the murderous assault of
last Saturday. The assailant was probably
a tramp.
Assistant Inspector Mrs. Lucy Gibson
of Bennington inspected Burchard Post
Relief corps last week, the members being
entertained at Mrs. G. W. Parsons's for
the occasion.
1t is designed that the proceeds of the
entertainment to be given at Union hall
Wednesday evening, Oct :, shall be de-
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-02
PUTNEY.

DR.. Deane Richmond of Windsor was
in town this week.
Wallace Ford will move into the honse
with Henry Lowell.
Mrs. Boomer of South STAFFORD is Wis
iting her son, A. F. Boomer.
Mrs. L. p Tucker of Mortified is visit
ing her mother, Mrs. Patterson.
j. B. Farley of Farley, Mass, was at }.
W. Stowells for a short visit this week.
Fred Pember went 20 Burlington Mon
day, where he is, t. attend the Vermont
University.
The Young Peoples society of Chris
tian Endeayor of the Congregational
church are to have husking bee at
George Blacks tonight.
The delegates chosen last Sunday at the
Congregational church to attend the state
Sunday school convention at Burlington,
Oct. 10, IA, 10, were Miss Laura Bradley
and Fred Pember
The ladies' aid society Of the .Congrega-
tional church will hold their annual meet
ing next Tuesday afternoon. Tea will be
served at ) o'clock and all ladies interested
in the society are invited.
Mr.. Norton arrived Wednesday, &C
companied by his mother and sister, who
will keep house for him. The ladies' aid
society of the Methodist church had the
parsonage furnished ready for their occu-
pancy.
II. Z. Warren, c. b. Willard and W. Z.
Aver brought in IA partridges as the re-
suit of one days hunting. They were as
sisted by Mr.. Wizards English setter
Ned which is only IL months old and
fast becoming a valuable dog.
The chemical engine made by the RA-
cine Fire Engine company was given q
| thorough test on the ball grounds Tuesday
| afternoon. Some individuals and officials
from out of town interested in fire protec-
ton were present. Three trials were made
and the last two were satisfactory. The
committee OF three chosen by the sub
! scribers has accepted the engine on condi-
ton that a written guarantee shall be
| given satisfactory TO them and embodying
vital points in the claim of the makers
Extra hose is TO be furnished and a supply
outfit for handling the chemical fluid.
The Baptist church will celebrate its l7tt
anniversary by birthday party" at the
church, Wednesday evening, Oct. :. A
program of unusual interest has been pre-
pared consisting of solos, vocal and in
| strumental, duets, etc, recitations and ar
address by Rev. l.. D. Temple of Brattle
boro on the Message Of the present to tht
rising generation AS il would be i'm
possible to send invitations to every one
| this medium is used TO extend a cordia
| invitation TO all After the program
which begins at 1880 a supper viii bt
served in the chapel.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-02
wARDsBORO.

S. d. May is suffering intensely with
rheumatism and kidney trouble.
Mrs. c. A. Briggs, who has been i'll for
several months, is somewhat improved in
health.
Fay L. Ellis has moved his family into
Lyman Holden's house. Mr.. Ellis will
work in Sherman at the lime kiln for the
present
Miss Sanders of Townshend is at work
for Luther Whitcomb. Miss Annie Whit
comb is steadily improving and is now
able to ride out occasionally.
A. NJ. Farnum was digging potatoes on
Tuesday of this week when he found ten
young mice. he is not certain whether
they all belonged in the same family.
Mrs. A. L. Howard, who has been in
failing health, is now some better. Since
our last writing Miss Jessie Howard has
again been more poorly, but is now on the
gain.
The stars and stripes were flung to the
breeze this morning, bearing the names
and portraits of Mckinley and Hobart.
No public demonstration was made, but
speakers from Brattleboro are expected in
the near future.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-02
Pixies Toothaehe Drops cure in one minute.

spend week or more with her parents,
Mr.. and Mrs. A. Frost.
The first issue of the Home News, pa
per printed at this place by H. E. Mundell,
at the former Ginger office, is out.
G. n. Wyman is spending few days at
Andover and Weston, and his wife is in
New York buying a stock of millinery
goods.
j. H. Emmons of South birmingham,
Mass, has begun singing school here.
Schools are held Wednesday evenings of
each week.
The union revival meetings that were
held here at the Congregational church ev-
cry afternoon and evening are continued
through this week.
Ed Prouty picked a handful of ripe
strawberries on his land Sept. %, and Mrs.
Sarah A. Frost picked some strawberry
blossoms in her garden one day last week.
Mrs. Howard Burke of Brattleboro,
while at w. F. Gleason's, fell down the
steps at T. L. Hollands Sunday and
sprained her foot quite badly. She is now
on crutches and suffering great pain.
John T. Adams of Grafton, Ohio, who
has been here the last two weeks visiting
his aunt, Mrs. Z. NJ. Murphy, has bought
of Mrs Mary U. Celery the Daniel White
farm near Wardsboro. He is now in Ohio,
but will return here soon and take posses.
| sion.
Scion c. Davis of Bellows Falls and
Miss Aurora L. Frost of this place were
united in marriage Wednesday evening
Sept. so, by Rev. S. L. Vincent, at the
home of the brides parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
| A. Frost. Mr.. and Mrs. Davis 60 thi:
week to Bellows Falls, where they will
make their home.
Vermont phÅ“nix. [volume] (Brattleboro, Vt.) 1834-1955, 1896-10-02
SOUTH LONDONDERRY.

Mrs. Rose Fletcher is visiting friends in
Troy.
Mrs. Abbe Sheldon and Miss Stella
Yearly are spending the week in Boston.
Chase & Melendy are in New York
purchasing their fall and winter millinery
A larger number than usual have attend
ed the Valley Fair Al Brattleboro this
week,
Mr.. and Mrs. Gibson If Bennington
were in town for day or two last week.
Mrs. Gibson was the inspector of the Wom-
ans Relief corps and her Kindly interest
in the corps was much appreciated.
Rev. Chas Coon of Greenwich. \. Y,
preached al the Baptist church last Sun
day in the absence of Mr.. Wood. At the
Methodist church Rev. Mr.. Bruce of Peru
preached in exchange with Mr.. Forest.
Mr.. and Mrs. Frank Howard and little
daughter, who have been boarding at the
Peabody House, left here for their home
in Boston in their carriage last Monday.
They attended the fair st Brattleboro on
their way.