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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
FARM AND GARJEN.
MOofrN CHICKEN COOS.
The Old Familiar Lnths Have Given
place to Wire Netting.

The Old Familiar Laths Have Given
Place to Wire Netting.
Men whose memories go back say 40
years will remember that in those days
when man wanted to build a chicken
coop he bought bundle or two of laths
and built it. There are mighty few
lath chicken coops built nowadays.
Even the smallest chicken raiser, who
keeps few in his back yard, makes his
coop, or runway, of poultry netting.
The chicken house or shelter is made
of boards, often of two thicknesses,
and with tarred paper between, for bet
ter protection from weather, and with
openings at the bottom and under the
projecting roof for ventilation.
Laths are cheap, poultry netting is
still cheaper. 1t is made of steel wire
galvanized in various widths and in
various sizes of mesh The netting
most commonly used is six feet wide,
with a two-inch mesh. The chicken
raiser sets up a frame and taclls the
netting to it.
Narrow nettings of smaller mesh are
used in various ways to keep in little
chicks. Sometimes a foot-wide small
mesh netting to run around at the base
of the inclOsure, the regular netting be-
ing set above it, thus increasing the
total height of the netting. Sometimes
the small mesh netting is run around
inside of the regular netting, thus MAX
ing the lower part of the netting double.
Sometimes it is used to make separate
small Enclosures within the large run.
way and perhaps to make number of
small Enclosures to keep separate broods
of chicks apart. The narrow, small
mesh netting is made up to three and
half feet in length.
There is nowadays use for wire net
ting in chicken houses. A netting with
a square mesh is laid on the floor OF
chicken houses to keep out rats and
mice.
There are now many large establish
mcnts in the country for the raising of
chickens for commercial purposes, for
market and for breeding. and there are
as many men as ever who raise chickens
at home, from the many who keep a
few in the back yard, with a simple
chicken house and coop, to men who
raise many chickens and maintain an
elaborate plant for their breeding and
keeping. But under whatever condi.
lions they are raised chickens are rare
ly seen nowadays in coops made OF
laths, such as were familiar 40 wears
agO.-N Y Sun
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
Real Meaning of Mississippi.

1t is believed in some quarters that
the word mississippi" means Father
of the waters" but a careful analysis
shows that this is erroneous. The real
significance of the sibilant syllables is
THE river of meadows or grass, and
this is quite as appropriate and poeti-
cal meaning as the one that has been
accepted for SO long. ''Sepe," the In
dian vernacular from which Mississippi
was taken, signifies river; ''mis-sek, "
grass; ''mis-sek-ke," medical herbs;
"mis-sek-ke-wa-kuk, field of luxuriant
heritage; ''mis-ku-tuk, J." meadow.-St.
Louis Repu blican.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
story of n Scarecroyv,

There is an honest Swede employed as
a gardener in the Ecst End, and his delib-
crate speeches are source OF much delight
to his employer He has been much an
noyed by thievish birds, and a few days
ago suggested that "a scarecrow would be a
good thing. 1t took him some time to
make the employer understand what he
meant, but finally he realized it was
dummy bird scarer, ''lak in OF country"
The employer fell in with the idea and
told the Swede to rig up frame When
this was completed the latter was given d
bundle of cast-off clothing to deck out his
dummy. He looked askance at the gar
ments as he put them on the sticks and
was evidently much impressed by their ex-
cellent condition. He glanced down at his
own clothes from time to time and seemed
to be making a silent comparison. Present
ly he put the scarecrow in the garden and
returned to his employer, who stood at
some little distance. He looked at the work
of art with his head very much on one side,
and finally said:
Say, mister"
well, john"
Gay tank maybe it was better change
clothes with scarecrow, or else stand myself
in his place"
He couldn't bear to see the dummy wear
ing better clothes than he did-Cleveland
Plain Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
LAGER, ALES UND WINES"
Meaning of 81. A. w. HotcI'' as Ex-
planned by n German.

Among the many advantages set forth by
the i. A. w. to riders to join the organiza-
ton are the special Recommendations extended
to members at the official hotels in cities and
towns 1t is the custom in suburban places
for propretors of official hotels to display
a sign like this: Il. A. w. Hotel," in some
conspicuous place. Naturally riders patron
ize the official quarters, and as a conse-
quence the keepers of road houses and Of
hotels in the country are now hanging out
81. A w. Hotel signs. The practice has
been called to the attention OF the league,
and its officers are trying to compel the non
official houses to remove the signboards.
Complaint was made to the New Jersey di-
vision of the league that a hotelkceper on
the outskirts of Jersey City not entitled to
display the official sign of the l.. a. w. was
an offender. A visit to the place developed
the fact that the owner was not disposed to
accede to the demands of the leagues rep
rcsentative. The latter finding that mild
persuasion was futile, became indignant and
threatened lega! proceedings. The propri-
etor, German, also waXed warm, and in
response to the remark that he was using
the official sign of the league without author
ity, retorted:
''Not | know aloud veelmen's leegs? Dot
don't shtand for holdings like dot. Dot
sign shtands for lager, ales und wines hotel,
alretty yet. Dot my leeg, togedder.'
The explanation amused the officials so
much that no legal move was taken.-N. y.
Sun
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Some peevish, querulous people seem
mere bundles of nerves. The least sound
agitates their sensoriums and rutiies their
tempers. No doubt they are born So But
may not their nervousness be ameliorated,
if not entirely relieved? Unquestionably,
and with Hostetter's Stomach Bitters. BY
cultivating their digestion, and insuring
more complete assimilation of the food with
this admirable corrective, they will expert
ence a speedy and very perceptible gain in
nerve quietude. Dyspepsia, biliousness,
constipation and rheumatism yield to the
Pitters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
HOW TO MOVE POWDERS.

amount of power, unless much hand
digging is given beforehand. The sketch
herewith shows a way to lift the stone
As It is dragged out by team of horses
or oxen. The inclined stick can be
placed as near to the bowlder as is prac.
ticable and as it rises to the perpendic.
u!ar it of course lifts the stone. The
height of the prop will depend upon the
size and depth of the stone. The
knack of knowing how" to do such
things often saves a vast amount Of
work.-Orange Judd Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
New Through Passenger Route for
Colorado. Utah md California.

The Chicago Times Herald OF Angus;
q says that on September u the ney
traffic alliance between the Chicago, MI
Rock Island & Pacific railway goes into e
feet and on that date the former will scno
its first Denver sleeper out of Chicago. Thu
will he attached to its regular night train 10!
Omaha, and will be delivered there to tho
Rock Island. On October the tourist ca:
route over these two lines, the Colorado
Midland and Southern Pacific, will be inau
gurated. Tourist cars will be run once a
For further details regarding this new route
call on or address Geo. IL. Heatford, General
Passenger and Ticket Agent, c., NJ. & st. Z.
Ry., 40 Old Colony Building, Chicago, Ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
ECONOMICAL HEATER.
1t Makes the Warming of Water for
stock Comparatively Easy.

The warming of water for stock, es-
pecially for milch COWS and animals
being fattened, is something which de-
serves attention in all sections where
the winters are long and cold. Many
farmers, however, neglect to do it, sim
ply because they think it is TOO expen-
sive.
The cut presented below represents
a heater which does the work effective
ly, at the minimum cost of construction
and running. 1t is made of gal
7anized iron, and cylinder about 20
inches in diameter and eight inches
nigh, providedwith two pipes. The long
er one is four inches in diameter, and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
Try Grain-o! Try Gratn-O!

Ask your grocer to-day to show you a
package Of GRAIN-O, the new food drink
that takes the place of coffee The children
may drink it without injury as well as the
adult All who try it like it. GRAlNO
has that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java
but it is made from pure grains, and the
most delicate stomachs receive it without
distress. IA the price of coffee. l5c and
25 cts. per package. Sold by all grocers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

"And now" Nero bent his glance to
ward imperial Rome in flames and twanged
the f string carefully to see if his instrumcnt
was in tune-'l'll give 'em some appropr-
ate music" Bringing down the bow with a
flourish, he soon had the quick strains OF
'Therell BE a Hot Time in the Old Town
Tonight" quivering from his violin.-Pucl,.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Mrs. Fibbs-They say continual
smoking eventually kills.
Mr. Fibbs-Ive known it to cure.
Il dare say the remedy was worse
than the disease. But what did it
cure?'
Hams. N. Y. World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Farmers Wife Ito tramp)-I will give
you a good meal if you will work at my
woodple first.
Tramp (solemnly)-Madam. I am sorry
to disoblige, but | was brought up not to
work on Sunday, and read the other day
that some mistake had been made in the
calendar, and so any day may be Sunday for
all | know, and until the thing is cleared up
| must decline to labor-N. Y. Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

My good man." said the severe lady,
"have you ever stopped to think how much
money is wasted in tobacco and rum" No.
mum, haven't" answered theobject. Its
taking up all my time list now to tigger out
how many families could be supported on
the price of the extra material women put
in their sleeves. "-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

A Distinction and Difference.-Mrs Null
larkey-" Excuse the remark, Mrs. Rooney,
but hasn't your tay a maley taste?" Mrs.
Rooney-"Id have you to know, Mrs Null
larkey, that whin we make stirabout we
make stirabout. an 'whin we make tay we
make tay, but we niver make them in the
same pot"-Truth
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

a gentleman VINO mas a leleiJnOne IN MS
house has in his employ a faithful but stu
pid German girl, vino one day responded
to the ringing of the telephone bell.
"Who is there came over the wire.
at is L. replied Katrina.
And who is ~
"Why, am |.
But who is II" came over the wire.
81 am me, my own self, retorted Kat
rina. How should | be anyone but me?'
But who are you?"
81 am my own self"
What is your name?'
Katrina Ripper"
We'll, who is Katrina Rupper?"
''She is me, |, my own self
And when Katrina heard laughter at the
other end of the line she said, Indignantly:
Il will not SHAY here to be made a shoke
of" and she walked away from the tele-
phone, grumblng: "How could | be anyone
but me? | let EN- know how to MAKE a
shoke of me!''-You S Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 81 trial bottle &
treatise Dr. Kline 933 Arch St. Phila., Pa.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Peasant Wife Ito country quack)-"Oh,
doctor, you must do something more for my
husband he is much worse" Doctor
linn! | have already cupped him and bled
him. There is nothing else | could do for
him but pull one of his teeth. Fliegende
Blaetter
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
WHY He Didn't Know IT.

Barber-You say you have shaved here
before? | don't remember your face.
Customer-Probahly not. 1t has healed
up since.-N. Y. World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

There is nothing sadder than to look at
dressy old things, who have reached the
frozen ATTITUDES beyond fifty, and who per
Eist in appearing in the airy costume of the
roQics-Frederick sheldon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

1t is some satisfaction to some boys to he
teased about a girl they would like to 60
with, but can't.-W ashingtOn Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

When man tells us how energetic he is,
we are always anxious to see him when his
wife wants an armful of Washington
Democrat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

The Country's Needs-"What this coun-
try needs" said the earnest citizen, lis more
warships." Yes" replied Senator Sorg-
bum, refectively, ''andl.- .e consulships. -
Washington Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

l use Piso's Cure for Consumption both in
my family and practice. Dr. G. w. Patter'
son, Inkster, Mich, Nov. 5, 1894.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
LABOR-SAVING DEVICE.
1t Lifts Large Rocks Out of the GrOund
with Perfect Ease.

Field powders are usually buried
either wholly or in part in the surface
of the ground. To pull such a bowldei
out of the ground requires an enormous
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Mrs. Tenspot-I am so glad that you are
engaged to Harold Willoughby. Was it
long courtship?
Miss Skidmore-Not very Ny cyclone.
ter registered about 700 miles-Judge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Judge-Prsoner at the bar
Prisoner-If I'm at the bar give me a
drink-N. Y Truth
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Teacher-"Freddy, how is the earth di-
vided?" Freddy Between, them that's
got it and them that wants it Credit Lost
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16
Halls Catarrh Cure

If it were not for funerals a great many
men would never hear a sermon.-Wa Washing
ton Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

No girl, according to the women, IS as
pretty as she used to be-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Flabson-"If you had a million dollars
what would you do" Joggins-"Oh, I'd
probably spend my time going around tell
ing everybody how happy | was when l
was poor and had my health. '-Roxbury
Gazette
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

A Difficult Problem-'What kapes we
shtll so long, Dolan?" inquired Mr. Raj
What dim q'y thry M to lg convnce m neU
that it's no harder to push a wheelbarrow
on the level than to push me bicykle up hill,
an Oh can't 10 it!''-Nashington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Take Laxative Bromo Quuinc Tablets All
druggists refund money if it fails cure. 25C,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

Some people are better when they are sick
than at any other time.-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-09-16

a difference of tastes in jokes is great
strain on the atfections.-George Eliot.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-28
SEATTLE PEOPLE PRESENT.
A Numb~r of Visitors Witness the
Impressive Ceremonies af the
Tomb.

srecSai Dispatch 20 the Pos.-rnteifsrenarr.
NEW YORK. April -.-T1e impressive
ceremonies IN memory o. Gea. Grant were
Witnessed by thousands os visitors freyn
every state in the Unioz- Washington
and the Pacific Northwest were represent
ed hv the following:
Horace c. Henry ard wife. Maj ". s.
Harlan. A =. Burlslgh. C. j. Smith. c.
r. Ffshbacx ard wife. Watson c. Squire,
W. NJ Hines. all Of Seattle: Congressman
w. c. Jones. Judge J. q Moore and ]. C.
Gr:fath. ali OF Spokane: Joseph. chief OF
the Neg Perces.
II was bitter cold today and the weather
was clear The metropolis overhowet
with people. and the city was agiow VITA
the national colorS One mans fame iIi-
ed the air Tho colossal figure OF cur
greatest military captain is with us today.
Grant is dead. yet Grant lives.
weather-beaten. raedal-sedecked vete--
ans and soldiers were arrayed In the gay
,rappings OF their calling There were
neSSly @ ncc IN all in q solid phalsnx
marching several miles mp TO where the
ashes are held in the sarrophagux The
gray was beautifully blended with the
blue In patriotic love FOR our country
united
In The shadow OF our great hero's tomb.
IN the presence o. many thousands rep
rosenting the beauty and chivalry of
America. our president. typifying the
whole people. spoke reverently Of the H.
lastrous commander The nations OF the
earth were officially represented. the
Chinese minister alone beang In Official
robea All was simplicity.
Gen. Porter paid an eloquent tribute to
the dead All the while the warships in
the Hudson hard by. doomed appropriate
salutss-
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-28
WAITING AT PHARSAIsA.
Greek Array Willing to Risk Ancth-
er Battle.

PARIS, April -.-The correspondent OF
the Temps telrgraphs that the public de-
mands a continuance OF the war. In view
OF the fact that the army is intact and the
naval superiority of Greece incontestible.
The correspondent adds that the spirit Of
the Greek army at Pharsala IL excellent.
The change in the general stan has made
an excellent impression. Prince constan-
tine will remain with the troops In Thes-
sally. but he will do 50 merely as a mat
ter OF form and Will have no further in-
aaenee in the councils OF war.
The CORES sponcent og tie Temps does
not believe that King George viii go 10
the front.
SAI40NTCA- April z7--Ssverai British
warships and q French warship are ex-
pected herv. Public feeling Is becoming
caiuaer here 81 the news Of the victories
OF tho Turks. The Turkish headquar-
ters have been removed from Eiasscna
10 ChataIar CTsatlarl. south Of Tyrnavo
and west by north of Larsssa-
CONSTASTTSOPLE. April z.-The
campaign In Thossaly is considered prac-
ficaiy ended. Troops from Anatoita are
arriving at Rodosto. en- route for saiontca-
to reinforce the army In Epirus.
ATHENa. Apra 27.-A depntaiion OF
citizens sent from yolo to Larsssa has
been assured by the Turkish commanders
that the people OF Tnesssly have nothing
10 fear from the invaders.
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-28
SIXTY THOUSAND IN LIME.


NEW YORK April @s.-With military
pronptifude and perfect discipline the
land parade started from Twenty-fourEh
street and Madison avenue On the minute
ar l.9 O'Clock MAJ. Gen Granville NJ.
Dodge. followed by q sta1 o. celebrated
soldiers. I'D the column.
IL would be impossible IN any other
country other tfsan the United States 10
duplicate a procession which would call
I'D so many memories OF war and peace,
OF DAYS % gloom and days Of SUNSHINE.
And all along the lfne. IN regsments1 col
ors guiaons. hammers. cleaned Old Glory.
while from the thousands o. throats ~
brass rang out the strains OF music, mar
tial ard reminiscent. inspiring and har-
monicus Promptly al i:4a the head Of
the parade appeared ia sight a few blocks
below the reviewing stand. and was halt
ed 10 allow the presidential party 20 lnish
luncheon
IL was o'clock when II got into mo-
ton again, when the president. escorted
BY Mayor Strong, went TO the reviewing
stand. and men Of war began firing the
salute.
With Gen Dodge and his stan roda
Chief Joseph. the Nez Perces Indian. and
Buffalo Bill.
The West Point cadets marched next,
with their usual precision. and were
loudly appianded as were the hattaiions
OF the United States engineers. Ninth reg
irnent United States infantry and bat
TALON Of United States artillery. These
we're succeeded BY the frst squadron.
Sixth United States cavalry. and troop
from the military academy. The force
OF the United Sta-es navy which followed
under command OF Capt. James III. Sands.
presented a fine appearance.
The first battalion Of United States ma
rines under MAJ. Williams. and the second
battalion OF United States seamen CON-
manded by Capt Wallace. shared with
the Third. Fifth. Sixth and Seventh bat
tallons. United States navy. the applause
occasioned BY their excellent appearance.
The second division OF the military land
division was headed by the National Guard
OF the state of New York.
Al 2:3o .. m heavy clouds appeared over
the Palisades. and the wind blew great
clouds OF dust into the eyes and nostrils
OF the National Guard and the specta-
tors on the stands on the left OF the road
way. President Mckinley and other dis.
tanguished gentlemen reviewing the pa
rade had frequently 10 turn their backs 10
the soldiers to avoid being blinded BY the
dust
The Pennsylvania troops headed the
third division. and were greeted with
The Seattle post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, Wash. Terr. [Wash.]) 1888-1914, 1897-04-28

t~-chsef - th@ scns cf Confederate Vet
prars The tokens were reverentiy sid on
ths sa-cepha gus by Gen J. 3 Gofian.
"a hsie his comrades stood by with uEcog-
ere4 heads.
II was precisely Ia-2s o'elock when tbs
carriages bearing tire president ard vice
president ard th- r1@rne~rs of tne Grant
farzsf1y ana the for~tgn representatives ar
rsvea az the grand stand TSe president
ard Wee president were under TIA escort
a. S.ssaHrcr A. " q : y Y. rntl~ t9@
family 81 the dad bs-s were escorted by
r-raH.ea cor rarseS - IRE AIRY Of tns
Tennessee <ew Xork cor1ra ancsyy II t3ss
military orst~r - tha Loyal Legion. wish
four comrades 80 George =, Geaae Ptst.
Ne / @. A p department. * pennsyl-
Yanla q carriages The esecEFs ws-@ @a-
se~ fhe direction st Ger Da-tef Butter
nas9 Sauasvc- A eoru n Z~ssa ~ CARES
r ra~- ard wre-e PRECEDED ard followed
~ n u8Gtooa % ra5unt@d rs1fe-~
N1xs c&xns John Sherman. secretary -
state ard ste. Ly1aA1 J. fs@Ess secretary
OF tne tres s1ry. AnS wlse. Cevnsstws Bliss.
secretary q the swte~zsr. ara ~itss Jean
u tssnz. secretary - taa navy S-1 zTfs.
Gea- RuxSeal A A1Eeg. secretary q wST.
ags4 wfle Jane. A ~eAHrgns. attorney
general. .&9 wtfs. James YF.asoz. sacre-