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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
PLAN FOR A TOOL HOUSE.
1880

the length is nearly twice the width, IA
by 80 feet. Stalls for mowers, rai<es.
hoes, etc, are shown at and b, each
being about 7 by 10 feet. In another
corner is a harness and Oiling room C.
4 by TX feet. The work bench, d, has
shelves above and at side of one end is
u tool chest e. If the building is two
story, stairs may be placed at f, or
shelves and racks for tools and seeds
Room for a tanning mill is IN the center,
as at G. Partition between the stall i,
may be used as shelves as needed and i i i
are corner cupboards or drawers. Stor-
age for plows, cultivators and other
tools is shown at h h. second story
would be handy as lumber room. seed
room, granary, wool room, etc. -Four
windows are shown.-II. Z. Partridge,
in Farm and Home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
THE FARMING WORLD.
POULTRY IN ORCHARDS.
Fowls Do Good Service I'm Two Very
Distinct Ways.


| Mr.. Tegetmeier, the famous English
authority on poultry, in commenting on
a report of the Rhode Island experiment
| station regarding the value of fowls to
| orchards, says: For many years l have
| advocated the Introduction of poultry
into apple orchards, maintaining that
| they do good service. in two very dis
tinct modes-frst, by manuring the
ground, and, secondly, by the destruc:
| ton of insects and grubs that hiber-
nate in the soil.
The apple maggot appears to be eX-
| tending in America, attacking the favor
lie Baldwin, which is so well known
as being imported largely into this
country, and rendering it entirely UNI
fit for use, but the spraying the trees
with Bordeaux mixture and Paris green
has appeared to prevent all serious at
t1cks of this insect.
In the mature state this insect is a
fly which deposits its eggs in the pulp
of the apple beneath the skin. The
young maggots grow within the fruit,
which they render worthless, and when
mature emerge from the apple and go
into the ground, lying in the pupa state
beneath the surface soil among the
grass roots. Samples of the earth, six
| inches square, were taken, and the num-
Der of maggots under the trees varied,
according to the size, from 800 to more
than $4,000 under each tree; the pupae
| somewhat resembling kernels of wheat.
Now comes the point which was partic-
Glarly interesting to me. The expert
ment was tried as to whether poultry,
if confined to small range and encour-
aged to scratch, would destroy these
pupae. A large movable wire fence was
| placed about a tree, whose fruit had
been destroyed by insects. One side OF
the fence was raised and 30 hens were
called into the Enclosure. The fence was
let down and they were confined to the
space around the tree. AS soon as they
had eaten the corn they naturally be-
gan to scratch for pupae, and in the
course of three or four days it was
found that the latter had disappeared.
AS these insects remain III the pupae
state from the fall of the apple 10 the
following spring, when they appear, it
may be expected that next year the
number of flies breeding from the APP
pie maggot will be greatly diminished
in the localities where this plan is fol-
lowed.
From personal experience, extending
over many years, l can speak positively
of the advantages of allowing fowls and
chickens free range in apple orchards.
They not only manure the soil and de-
stroy all insects harboring in it, but
they find, for some weeks, consider
able proportion of their own food-the
windfalls, which they devour greedily,
with any grubs they may contain.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
UNLIMITED GUESTS.
A Kind of Bee That Makes Its Home
with the BumbIcBee.

In st. Nicholas there is an article on
Some Common Bees and How They
Live" by \. Hyatt NerrilI. He SAYS:
Unlike the honey bees, the humble
bee queens, to their credit be it said,
are not of a jealous disposition, but
live peacefully together in one nest
until in the autumn the family breaks
up, the old queens, workers and drones
perishing, while the young queens, for
saken and alone, crawl away to some
protected spot, wherein to pass the win
ter and reappear in the spring and
found another colony.
If you should examine a bumblebee's
nest you would probably find among
cur busy, Woodworking friends a num-
Der of individuals who never labor for
their living, and although they come
and go with perfect freedom, never
bring pollen or honey. noI aid in max
ing wax. These are the guest bees.
or inquilines, species which depend
on their host the bumblebee to fur
n;sh them board and rooms rent free.
The inquilines, like the European
cuckoo or the American cow-bunting
among birds, lay their eggs by stealth
il the bumblebees' nests. The young,
when Matched, are cared for by their
foster parents, and when full-grown
are treated with as much consideration
as though they were guests of honor.
Why the bumbleiDees should permit
their unlimited visitors to remain with
them is a mystery; for although some
species closely resemble their hosts in
size and color, others are quite differ,
ent. 1t can hardly be supposed, there
fore, that they are mistaken for right
full members of the colony. On this
account many naturalists have thought
that they perform some important
service in return for their hospit9ble
receptions; but of what this duty, if
any, consists has never been discovered,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
THE OLD TIN SHEEP.

Creak!' said the old tin sheep on wheels;
I'm growing old, and down my back
I'm very sure there's dreadful crack.
There's nobody knows" said the old tin
sheep, TIN he's old how an old toy
feels"
Il used to trundle about the floor;
But that was when / was young and new;
It's something that now l could not do.
No; shall quietly rest myself on this shelf
behind the door.
-Creak"' said the sheep; what's gone
amiss?
Some one is taking me out, know.
They're pulling my string, and away go.
Stop! oh, stop!" cried the old tin sheep;
II never can go like thisr'
But Tommy pulled the sheep around;
About the nursery it went so fast
The floor beneath seemed flying past
While creakety- creakety-creak! the wheels
went round with doleful sound.
Then Tommy left it there on its side:
The wheels moved slowly and stopped
with a Creak,
And the wax doll heard II family speak.
There's nobody knows what he can do
said the sheep, "till he has tried"
Katharine Pyle. in St. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

Phis, Tenn. Mary has been in the fire
service for over three years, during
which time she has attended every fire
in Memphis. When the fire gong rings
Mary knows il means run, and she sta
tions herself under the wagon. She
can climb a ladder as well as any fire
man and she has had some thrilling eX-
periences in her day Mary comes by
her fre-attending instincts naturally.
She is the daughter of Fannie, who for
over ten years was a celebrated fire
dog. Fanny has now retired from ac-
tive service. She makes her home at
the same engine-house as her daughter,
and they are devoted to each other.
Fanny, who is now 10, would still like
20 go to fires, but her prudent daughter
prevents it by biting the maternal leg
and barking.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
MONSTERS OF THE DEEP.
swOrdfsh and Two " Killers Attack
Sperm Whale.

Sperm Whale.
Two killers" and huge swordfish
had combined their forces and ven
tured to attack half-grown bull
sachalot. 1t fell to the swordfish to
lead off. and he launched himself at the
whale like torpedo, pointed direct for
the most vital part. But gentle swerve
Of the wary cachalot presented to the
attack, instead of the vulnerable broad
side, the oblique, impenetrable mass of
his head
The awful blow of the sword, inn
PEELED by the furious speed of the mass
behind it, struck just before the whales
rye, ripping white streak diagonally
upward through the gristly substance
covering the skull, but spending its
force in the air above, while the great
body following glided, serpent-like,
right over the whales head and fell
helplessly upon the other side.
With incredible agility for so vast a
bulk, the whale turned, settling slightly
withal: then rising, lower jaw upper
most, he caught the swordfish fairly in
the center between those mighty shears
and cleft him in two halves.
A sideway shake of the great head,
scarce perceptible gulp and the tail
half of that swordfsh slid down the
whales cavernous throat with as much
case and rapidity as if it had been an
oyster.
Meanwhile, the "killers" had not
been remiss in supporting the spirited
attack of their Inflated coadiutor. One
hung upon either flank of their giant
foe, and worried him as dogs a boar.
But their time had come. After vainly
endeavoring by rolling and writhing
TO free himself from them, he suddenly
changed his tactics.
Rearing himself majestically out Of
the seething eddies like a mighty col
Lmn of black rock, he fell backward,
tearing himself away from the cling
ing monsters. Up rose his enormous
tail from the boiling vortex, and, de-
scending like gigantic scythe, literal
ly crushed one of his aggressors be-
meath it. the sound of the blow re-
verberating like thunder.
The survivor fed, but the Infatuated
whale pursued, leaping. like dolphin.
half out of the sea at every bound, and,
although we could not see the end of
the chase. we had little doubt but that
killer" gladiator paid the full penalty
of his rashness under the lethal sweep
of those terrible jaws.-Golden Days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
Not Worth u D.

Chief Justice Peters, of Maine, has rep
utation for telling witty stories. At the re-
cent commencement of the University Of
Maine he told this one:
81 knew young man who was seven years
getting through another college Then he
went into the ministry, because he didn't
have sense enough to practice law He
went into the Episcopal ministry because he
didn't have to make prayers and could steal
his sermons. Then he went out and got the
degree of D. D. from university One would
have done just as well, and such degree
isn't worth much. N Y Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
Shake Into Your Shoes.

Aliens Foot-Ease, a powder for the feet.
1t cures painful, swollen, smarting feet and
instantly takes the sting out Of corns and
bunions. It's the greatest comfort discovery
of the age. Aliens Foot-Ease makes tight
or new shoes feel easy. 1t is a certain cure
for sweating, callous, hot tired, aching feet.
Try it to-day. Sold by all druggists and shoe
stores, 25c Trial package, FREE. Write to
Allen S. Olmsted, Leroy, n. Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
FARM TOOL HOUSE.
Every Vegetable and Fruit Farmer
should Have One.

The plan of farm tool house, as sub
mitted herewith, is planned for IA or Is
by 80 feet, but the proportions can be
made to suit the convenience of any
farm or yard. Sometimes IA or even
16 foot timber can be secured easier
than Is foot and such will do equally as
well. In many places such building
can be built on 4 side hill, and a second
story added, the rear opening level with
the ground. 1t may also be built on
posts, but should have Sills at the ends
TO keep from spreading. In this plan
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
Do We Need Big MuscIesY

BY no means. Persons of herculean build
frequently possess a minimum of genuine
vigor, and exhibit less endurance than very
small people. Real vigor means the abby
to digest and sleep well, and to perform a
reasonable amount of daily physical and
mental labor without unnatural fatigue. 1t
Bittcrs enables the enfeebled dyspeptic to
resume the allotted activity of every day life,
as we'll as to participate without discomfort
in its enjoyments, that it is such a pre-
eminentiv useful medicine
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
Birds Nest ON Sleeps Back.

What is certainly an odd occurrence
is reported from Michigan. While a
farmer was shearing a sheep, little
brown egg fell from the fleece and
broke on the floor. The shearer inves-
tigated and found a birds nest on the
sleeps back, so constructed that with
ordinary treatment the eggs could not
roll out; but the bird had not figured on
the clipping of the wool. The nest, of
course, was warmer than the ordinary
kind would have been; but how the
mother bird could distinguish which OF
the flock of sheep bore her nest is diff
hcult question to answer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

Who are injured by the use Of coffee, Re
Gently there has been placed in all the
grocery stores a new preparation called
GRAIN-O, made Of pure grains: that takes
the place of coffee. The most delicate stom-
ach receives it without distress, and but
few can tell it from coffee. 1t does not cost
over as much Children may drink it with
great benefit. Is cts and % cts. per pack
age. Try it. Ask for GRAIN.O.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
PRACTICAL DOVE COTE.
Any hoy Can Make One Like That
Here Described.

There are many boys who have pi-
geons, but every boy who owns them
may not have good cote. Mere boxes
with holes in them answer practical
purposes very well, but they are not
nearly SO nice in appearance as the
house-shaped cote with pitched roof
and landings under the windows.
The illustration shows one that can
readily be made by anyone who can
drive nail and push a handsaw.
Obtain from d grocery store two large
soap boxes, and carefully break them
up, taking care not to split any of the
boards. Make front and back for the
cote of corresponding size, about "a
inches wide, 20 inches high at the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
Made Free with Them.

Wizard yo' git dat load er lumber, Br'er
Black
Down ter de Healin' Ba m church"
"Sho 'nough: Has dey tord de buildin'
down."
"No, sab Hits dar Wit but hearn Par
son Blowhard say dat de pews wuz free, an
so | riz up arly dis mornin an went down
dar an ripped up pa I oh EN- an fotch EN-
eriong. Boston Courier
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
MARY, THE FIRE-DOG.


Mary is only a yaller dog, but, like
many another heroine who has not a
fine coat to her back, she has many
sterling qualities of head and heart.
Mary belongs to Capt Roga's fire SO a@I
that is stationed on Poplar street, Mem
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

A savage light shone in her eyes as she
stealthily approached him whom she
hated. The lethal weapon was in her
grasp. He, all unconscious, remained pas
slve.
Nearer and nearer she came Then
A wave of disappointment swept over her
mobile countenance.
The fly she had been making a sneak on
was on the other side of the screen.-Cin-
cinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
a Mild Attack.

Beefneck Bil-Wot's come of your nard
ner?
Strongarm jake shook i'm. He got re
ligion already.
80! Quit the business, has he?"
He always wanted to open a safe Will
prayer. '-Cincinnati Inquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

New Clerk-"This prescription calls for a
book. Druggist-"Thats one of Dr. Rich
mans prescriptions, He uses fakedup
names for simple drugs, so that the patient
will have to 60 to Catchem & Cheatem' drug
store to get them filled He has half in
terest in the firm" New Clerk-'I see
What shall do?" Druggist-'Tell the mes
senger we don't keep Photographic chem
icals Then the family II get scared and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

'How far can you swim, Willie" iii
quired the visitor ooh, don't know" re-
Piled Willie Across the ocetn?" persisted
the visitor, facetiously. II shouldn't Won
der" answered Willie, promptly. ''Why,
Willie, do you know how far it is across the
ocean" demanded Willie's mother, Don't
care how far it is retorted Willie. Pop
told me once never to admit that | couldn t
do thing until I've tried and failed Chi
cago Evening Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

Robinson-Do you like roast beef rare or
well done?
Jenkins-I like it rare, but that's in strict
confidence.
"Why in strict confidence?"
well, if you knew our cook you would
see the necessity for concealing my real SEN
timents on that subject Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

'T told her there were plenty of other
fish in the sea when she refused to marry
me-"
"What did she say"
"That they won't all bite at clam bait -
Philadelphia North American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

All Figured Out-''Yes," said the young
man with the square chin; Il am going to
Klondike or Whereabouts. | may get
richer than | am here, and if | die, went
die any deader than l would if stayed at
home. "-Indianapolis journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
Safe.

Mother--Willie, where are those APP
Piles gone that were in the cupboard ?
Willie-Oh, they're with the ginger
bread that was in the pantry.-Up-to-
Date.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

Mr.. Goodthng (indignantly)-"See here,
you rascal You told me Tornado would
win in walk" Tout (coolly)-"A An so he
would; but dis wuz runnn' race. Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

A little fresh-air child saw herd of cc~s
for the first time, and, after watching them
chewing their cuds, in amazement, lie raid
deprecatingly to the farmer: ooh, mister,
do you have to buy gum for all those cows!''
-Chautauqua Assembly Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

You cannot dream yourself into a
character; you must hammer and forge
yourself one.-J. A, Froude.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
willing to Wait.

His Fiancee-I should tell you, baron that
will not have a penny of my own until dear
mamma is called away!
Baron Won Stonyhausen - Den We musd
wait vid patience for OF you call de happy
day" my leetle loaf.-Boston Traveller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

Ahead of Her Age.-"When the girl of the
period rides wheel she looks like question
mark, and when she walks she looks like
an exclamation point" remarked the OBJ
server of men and things.-Detroit journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

When woman has more than she can
hold in her hand she puts it in her mouth.
Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

Evidently Sing'e.-N1rs Wellment-"Are
you married." Wearie Willie Indignantly
-"W'ot! Dye t'ink I'd be relyin' on tol2l
strangers fer support il had Nifey>-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09
Halls Catarrh Cure
Is taken internally. Price 75c.

If a man makes a success in life, he likes
to tell how he started with nothing Wash
ington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

Not the Popular Shape.-'Is your board
ing house up with the tines "No; when
we have watermelon they cut it in strips in
stead Of in wheels. Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-09

For Whooping Cough, Pso's Cure is a
successful remedy.-M p Dieter 81 Throop
Ave, Brooklyn, n. Y, Nov. IA, '04.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-18

Washington. May 1.-THE presiden
today sent the following message
congress:
ITO the Senate and House of Repre-
sentatives of the United States:
Official information from our
consuls in Cuba establishes the fact
that a large number of American
citizens in the island are in state
of restitution. suffering for want
of food and medicines. This applies
particularly to the rural districts of
the central and eastern part.
The agricultural classes have
been forced from their farms into
the nearest towns. where theY are
without worl. or money.
Local authorities of several
towns. however kindly disposed, are
unable to relieve the needs of their
own people. and are altogether pow
erless to help our citizens.
The latest report coming from
General Lee estimates that from
600 10 500 Americans are without
means of support. l have assured
him that provision would he at once
made to relieve them. To that end
l recommend that congress make
an appropriation of not less than
$50. coo to be Immediately available
for use under the direction of the
secretary of state. 1t is desirable
that part of the sum which may be
appropriated by congress, in the
discretion of the secretary of state,
also be used for the TRANSPORTATION
of American citizens who are desir-
ing to return to the United Safes,
and without means to do so.
civilian MKINLEY.
Executive Mansion, May II, 1891.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-18
Official on the Fight.

London. May 1S.-The Chronicles
correspondent at Athens sends the fol-
lowing official account of the fighting
yesterday. Over $4,000 Turks, stimuli
taneously and continuously. attacked
our whole line. Our artillery and in
fantry did splendid work Twice all
the regiments of the enemy wavered
and fled, though their attack was soon
renewed with fresh forces. which in
turn we were able to hurl back.
The stubborn resistance and splendid
vigor of our troops finally compelled
the enemy to give way altogether. All
the attacks on our left were similarly
reDulsed.
"On our right we did not fare so we'll
The first attack of the enemy Wis re-
pulsed. but they massed in immense
force for the next attack. Our first line
wavered and was broken and the wing
would have turned but for the timely
arrival of the reserves.
Still the enemy had gained ground
which it was then impossible to regain
and we therefore fell back on BOusi
The Turks had $4,000 troops, with
10000 reserves. Our force was only
$4,000. We have lost heavily. but the
enemy must have lost thousands
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-18

CALLED HOME.
II. B. Chamberlain.

Denver, May T.-H- B. Chamberlain
whose death while riding a bicycle il
England was reported today was for
many years a prominent figure in
financial and religious circles in Den
YER The Chamberlain Investment COM
pany. of which he was president and
principal stakeholder was one of the
most prominent financial institutions
insff1e west before the panic of 1893 At
that time the company and its members
held millions of dollars worth of real
estate and mining property in Colorado
and Texas. but so heavily encountered
was it all that when the company was
forced to assign with liabilities of about
SO, 000, 900, the assets hardly paid the
expenses of settling the estate.
Mr.. Chamberlain was born in Eng
land so years ago, coming to America
when very young. He learned tele-
graphy and served through the war as
an operator under General Eckert. At
ter the war he went to Philadelphia
where he was secretary of the Y. NJ. c.
A. of that city for three years. coming
to Colorado in 1879 for his health. Soon
afterward he established the Chamber
lain Investment company. Since his
assignment he has lived in England.
The Salt Lake herald. [volume] (Salt Lake City [Utah]) 1870-1909, 1897-05-18
Lee Denies It All.

Havana, May lin view Of the
statement published in New York that
Consul-General Lee had made a report
TO the state department, in the course
of which he had attacked General Wey-
Ter savagely. and declared that the in
surgents would be successful in driv-
ing the Spaniards from the island, a
representative of La Lucha has inter-
viewed General Lee on the subject La
Lucia says today, on the the express
authority of Consul General Lee. that
no attack was made by him on Cap
tain General Weyler in any report to
the American government, nor has he
ever. asserted in any report, or orally
that the insurgents could expel Spanish
troops from the island under the con-
ditions now existing.
Consul-General Lee is greatly an
noyed by the publication of these I'M
founded reports. and has written a let
ter to the Marquis Ahumada denying it,.
Upon General Lees desk is a portrait
of Captain-G General Weller. with the