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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

tens, often going considerable dis,
tances with them to get them to 4 safe
place.
More than one boy has climbed a
tree thinking that he could knock off
the squirrel when he had cornered
him at the top where there was no es-
cape. But the squirrel skips from limb
to limb and chatters wildly, and when
he has reached the very top and sees
the boy coming he will jump for his
life from a tree 30 or 40 feet high TO
the ground-landing dead or crippled?
Oh, no, he spreads out his legs
and tail, and with a jump slides
through the air like thrown single
and alights safely, to scamper jOyful)y
away. And the boy comes down with
his labor for his pains.
There is perpetual battle between
the squirrels and the birds. Nothing
suits a red squirrel better than plump
young robin or sparrow or bluebird for
breakfast, and he viii resort to almost
any trick to get the mother bird off it's
nest long enough for him to commit
the theft.
The hapIess and featherless bird strug-
giles family for a few moments, but
its captor soon puts it beyond suffering,
and then eats it with as much relish as
schoolgirl shows for pickle or an
olive. These little lunches, however,
often are rudely broken in upon by the
wrathful parents of the unhappy bird,
lings, and then follows a scene which
is worth seeing. The squirrel has need
of all his agility to dodge the blows
aimed at him from all directions by the
outraged birds. Not infrequently sew.
eral pairs of birds, and even several spe-
cies, unite in the attack on the common
enemy, but after many narrow escapes
-tail-breadth escapes, perhaps-and
perilOus leaps and cunning subterfuges,
the assassin usually reaches some hol
low tree or other safe refuge where he
may dress his ruffled coat and reflect on
the uncertainties of life.-Chicago Rec
ord
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
GATOR GETS LOOSE.
Starts IL KindIinE Wood Factory BG
fore being Captured.

Starts KindIinE wood Factory Be
fore being Captured.
eve were located once for quite a
spell in one place" said the old circus
man, land we had things fitted up per
manently. The seats around the cir
Gus ring were on a terraced platform,
built up like steps. The seats them
selves were not benches. but separate
chairs, ranged along in rows on these
wide rising steps. We had in the me-
nagerie an alligator, big alligator,
about 70 feet long. The alligator got
out of its tank one night and worked It's
way over to the circus arena and
crawled up ON the lowest step of the
seats, between the front row of chairs
and the railing around the ring.
"Of course, it's about as important to
keep away from an alligator's tail as it
is to keep away from its Jaws, because
the alligator is a sort of double-ender;
it knocks man down with one end
and swallows him with the other. As
matter Of fact. good-siZed alligator
can smash almost anything it can bring
it's tail TO bear on. OF course we knew
that well enough, and what we set out
to do was to lasso him. Easy enough
to do it was, too Some of us stood in
the ring, and some on the seats in back
of him, and we drew the moose over his
head without any trouble at all, ard
then we dragged him out and back to
the tank. He Hoped his tail just once,
as we started with hin, that's all, but
when he brought it down ne smashed
the four end chairs in that row into
small pieces.
at made nice ltindliug wood, but that
kind would have been rather costly for
everyday use, and so we put up an,
other rail around the tank."-N. Y. Sun
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

ased to represent the three dogs, while
similar article of different color or
smaller size can take the place of the
cat.
The game is for two to play. First
place the dogs on the board diagOnally,
two at opposite corners, and the third
an the middle. Place the cat at one of
the other corners. The two players al
ternate in moving, one taking the
three dogs and the other the cat. Only
one dog may be moved at time, but
the player may move that one which
best serves his purpose. The object of
the game is to surround the cat so that
she cannot move further. The cat is to
avoid this unpleasant contingency as
long as possible. No two pieces can
occupy the same point at the same
time, nor can one piece displace an
other. There Is no question of beat
ing" in this game; it is question of
how long the cat can battle the dogs
Orange Judd Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
HAS PECULIAR HABITS.
me Red Squirrel Is Almost as Mis-
chievOus as Bow

A red squirrel is almost as mischiey-
Gus and cunning as a boy. A few DAYS
ago a lady who lives in little Michigan
town hung up pair of short sash cur
tains TO dry after washing When she
came back to get them the line was emp
~; the curtains had disappeared At
first she thought some mischievous bov
was playing joke on her. Then quite
suddenly she saw something white
glimmering among the sweeping
branches of an Old spruce tree. She ex-
amlned it more closely. 1t was one of
her sash curtains, and it seemed TO be
juggling about as if it had life. As she
ran to the rescue a funny little red head
popped up from the folds of the curtain
and jetty eye sparkled mischevously.
When the squirrel found that he had
been caught in his thievery he dropped
the curtain, scampered up the tree and
ran out on limb. Then he scolded and
chartered in the most excited manner,
as if he was trying TO explain his ac-
tons. At the same time he seemed
greatly disappointed in not having cap
tured the prize.
After the lady had recovered one of
her curtains she began a search for the
other At last she was rewarded by
seeing it lodged high up in a crotch of a
tree, where Mrs. Squirrel was busily ar
ranging it for her summer home.
Mother squirrels carry their children
about very much as a cat carries her kit
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
To Make war on Locusts.

Locusts have recently become a de-
structive plague in the Argentine Re
public. and the bankers and business
men of Buenos Ayres have determined
TO make war upon them, and have raised
large sum of money for that purpose.
Their first practical step was to send
to the United States for an expert en-
tomologist to look over the field and
plan the campaign. Prof. Bruner, of
the University of Nebraska, was chosen
to organize the army of science which is
to carry on the v-2r, and he has Just
sailed for Buenos Ayres preparatory to
going to the front. This is kind of
war for which arbitration will probably
never be suggested as d substitute
Youths Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
THE CLEVER CHICKADEE.
Called Very often the Bird of the
Merry Heart"

One of the most interesting and one
of the most useful of our common birds
is the sprightIy titmouse, otherwise
known under the popular name of
chickadee, so called because of its pc
Culiar chat: "Chickadee-de e-dee-dee.
In appearance the black-capped
(crested) titmouse has the most jaunty
air conceivable; the neck and head of
Il glossy black, the balance of the upper
part of the body being of a peculiar
drab while underneath it is creamy
white or fawn. The habits of this rest
less nervous, active little creature
make it a general favorite with all those
who have come to know it we'll
The disposition of this brave little
fellow is no less remarkable than its
habits, for it seems to be cheerful I'M
der the most adverse circumstances
No cold is so intense as to chill its en-
thusiaSm, no storm so severe as to
brighten the chickadee. Let the gale
roar never so fiercely. the chickadee still
voices its cheerful call. and continues
its work in spite of wind or weather.
Let tomorrow take care of ITSELF"
seems to be its motto. Emerson refers
to its splendid courage in midwinter
when he writes:
Here was this atom in full breath,
Hurting defiance at vast death;
This scrap of valOr just for play
Fronts the north wind in waistcoat gray
As if to shame our weak behavior"
You may learn a few lessons from
the chickadee. First, never allow sur
roundings or circumstances to dampen
your ardor. If the sky is dark to-day
ii may be brighter tomorrow If dis
cOuragements exist, never relax your
efforts, but keep right on Saving
wood"
As an insect destroyer, the chicadee
is invaluable to our agricultural inter
ests, and for this reason Off for no
other it should never be killed or its
eggs destroyed. The chickadee is very
contiding, can be easily tanned, and
seems to be one of mans best friends
H H WATERS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
HE DROPPED HIS PIPE,
And the Loss Naturally Caused Him
Some AnnOyance

| One afternoon last summer | was
standing on the great suspension
bridge just below Niagara falls look
| ing at the great cataract and admring
| the wonderful cOlors of the green and
blue river 200 feet below Several work
men were engaged in painting the
| bridge, and ! became interested in their
| operations. 1t required no little en-
gineering skill to rig up an apparatus
| by which to enable painter to traverse
| the giant guy rope cables which radiate
| from the center of the bridge, fan
| shape, toward either end of the struc-
ture. \ painters platform four feet
| square was suspended from one of these
cables by trolley arrangement, a
grooved wheel running on the cable.
by means of a rope attached TO this
wheel a man on the bridge could draw
the platform from the river bank-the
terminus of the cable-to the bridge
above, and as the platform passed along
the cable a workman sitting on com
mon chair on the platform would paint
the great iron rope above his head and
bVlillN lut tIOlltN wheel.
[ was especially interested in the
work of a Swede, who, perched on a
small platform, was painting one of the
canadian braces. He had begun at the
end of the cable on the Canadian shore
far below, and had been pulled up the
cables steep incline toward the bridge
until perhaps twO-thirds of his Journey
had been completed There was abso-
lUtely nothing but air between him and
the seething river 200 feet below; but
there he sat, on a swinging platform,
methodically plying his brush and com
placently smoking a short clay pipe.
How it happened 7 don't know But
the man on the bridge suddenly let the
rope slip out of his hands There was a
! sharp cry of alarm from the startled
painter as the platform began to spin
down the incline. with constantly in
CreaSing momentum. 1t seemed as f
the poor fellow must inevitably be
dashed against the rocky precipice and
tumble into the river Il mangled corpse.
The slack of the rope on the bridge.
however, became entangled around a
brace and the perilous descent came 10
a sudden end. The flying platform
stopped with a jerk. The chair, a pail
of paint, a brush and a clay pipe went
sailing into space. The painter caught
corner of the platform just in time to
save himself from following them.
Two minutes later the platform had
been pulled up to the bridge. and the
Swede was given a chance to stretch
his legs again in safety, The man on
the bridge had not a word to say. He
was as pale as corpse and trembled
like leaf. But the Swede did have
something to say, and he said it with
out the slightest tremor of emotion in
his voice. "You,' he remarked GAY
tank you sllal laind me your pipe T.aik
big fool Ay drop mine" - Chicago
Times-Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

A simple gown, yet handsome, is of
fawn canvas, made up on the founda
ton and bordered on the foot with scroll
work of narrow silver braid. The body
shows open work squares, worked in
gold to match. \ high bodice, in the
fashionable deep rose lace shot with
white, has series of waved, converg-
ing lines of narrow, white insertion,
starting from the shoulders and form
ing points down the front only few
inches apart, embroidered at each end
with black and pink silk-certainiy a
most original bodice. The coloring Of
this is rather newer than the old pink,
for it has dash of flame color in it
Cincinnati Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
WHY Cats PInN with Mice

"The idea that cats, out of cruelty.
play with a mouse before killing it is
mistake" said eat fancier Notice
what happens when a cat catches Il
sparrow. The bird is not played with,
but slain at once. If the cat tried any
game with it, the sparrow, though
wounded, could easily fly out OF reach.
A mouse cannot escape in that way, so
the cat practices upon the unfortunate
animal a variety of experiments, in
order to keep its powers as a hunter up
to the mark. That is why it gives the
mouse chances of getting away, and the
harder the task he sets himself, the
more will his skill be improved. If he
did not take such lessons, he would
soon become a second-rate mouser."
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

The present fashion is that of placing
plans intended for parlor decoration in
fancy baskets, This is neither appro-
pirate nor artistic, and when there is
ribbon bow tied on the baskets handle
AS though a milliner's finery could
possibly improve natures favorites-
the effect is very much like that of
"'paInting the lily" Nothing is really
prettier for this purpose than tile
grown somewhat subdued and mossv
with age, for either Towering plants
or those of Ornamental foliage. If.
however, as is sometimes the case with
large palms, a commodious receptacle
IS needed, the most suitable one is a
small tub, painted exactly their own
shade OF green, set on a wicker stand
ard similarly painted, or one of dull,
unobtrusiye metal. Gay-colored, Jar
diners detract from the plant which
they hold, instead of being for them
foil, as is the plain tile pot.-N. Y. Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
JOHNSON'S YOUTH.
How the President began Life in
south Carolina TaiIor's Shop.

4
Three-quarters of a century ago in
the little village of Laurens, in the state
of South Carolina, there lived and IA
bored at the tailors trade a young man
who was destined to play an importa, int
part in the affairs of the nation. OF
humble origin, and having had praic-
tically no educational advantages, he
had in his character the elements of
true manhood and by force of brain
power and ability attained the highest
position of honor and trust in the re-
public.
Andrew Johnson left his home in
North Carolina by reason of trouble
VIII his employer, and went to the
then ultra-eNciusive and aristocratic
village OF Laurens. He had no infuen-
tlal family connections, and was as
poor as the traditional church mouse,
his worldly possessions consisting only
of the clothes he wore. To one ac-
quainted with the social conditions of
the ante-belIum south, the difficulties
incident to obtaining recognition by a
man handicapped as johnson was can
readily be imagined The sterling
worth of the young tailor. however,
made itself felt, and demanded the adj
miration and respect soon accorded
him even by those who were wont to
consider one not to the manner born de-
serving Of but condescending notice :
Soon after reaching Laurens johnson
y in 70 ],
lishment, and this he held with perfect
satisfaction to his employers until his
return to his North Carolina home. He
was a painstaling laborer, and took
commendable pride in doing his work
as perfectly as possible. a coat cut, fit
ted and made by Johnson is still in eX-
istence. 1t was made for Col Henry c.
Young, prominent lawyer and poll
tIcian of upper California, and is now
treasured by his descendants as one of
their most precious possessions. The
fact that the coat is still in a good state
Of preservation may possibly be taken
rs an evidence of the eXcellency and
durability of the work.
JohnsOn's stay at Laurens, brief as it
was, marked a very important epoch in
his life. 1t was there that he met his
first love, Miss Sarah Word. charming
young woman of education and refine
ment, who saw in the modest and re-
firing young journeyman tailor man
of character and strength and promise
JOhnsOn's regard for Miss Word was re-
clprocated, and the young people en-
tered into an engagement to marry.
They were thrown constantly into each
others society, and the future presi-
dent of the United States once assist
ed his tiance in laying. stutfing and
quilting quilt. This quilt is now
owned by Mrs. J. F. Bolt, of Laurens,
granddaughter of Miss Word who sub
sequently married William Hance. On
either side of the quilt are Miss Words
Initials, IS. w. which were made
stuffed and quilted by johnson, unas-
sisted. The enthusiastic young lover
was very DESTROYS of placing his own in
itials beside those of his sweetheart
but this Miss Word would not permit.
The quilt was on exhibition at the At
iantic exposition last fall and attracted
much attention.-National Magazine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Picked Cherries.

To every quart of cherries allow a
coffee cupful of vinegar. one-half cup
full of sugar, one dozen whole cloves.
half a dozen blades of mace; put the
sugar and vinegar on to heat with the
spices, boil five minutes, turn out iutc
covered stoneware vessel and let it
get perfectly cold. Strain out the
spices, fill small jar three iourths full
o; cherries, then fill up wish cold vine
gar. Seal tightly. Let the stems re-
main On the cherries.-Ladies' World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Dreamed Baked Syyeetbrends.

Cleanse one good-sized pair of calves
sweetbreads and to the water in which
they are cooked add a bay leaf, half a
dozen peppercorns and slice of onion
Cook them 20 minutes, then drop them
into clear water and let them lie there
until cold before picking them into
small pieces. Place a saucepan over the
fire and put into it a large tablespoon
full of butter When it is melted stir
in one tablespoonful of flour. then add
one-half cupful of the strained liquid. in
which the sweetbreads were boiled and
half cupful of cream. When the mix
ture is boiling add the prepared sweet
breads and lew chopped mushrooms
Cook ten minutes, then take the pan
from the fire and Immediately stir in
the yolks of two eggs previously beat
en- and season with salt and cayenne
pepper. Turn the mixture into but
tered baking dish, cover the top with
sprinltling of fried bread crumbs and
keep it in hot oven about ten minutes
and serve. If the mixture is baked and
served in individual china baking cups
they will not reqnirC to be in the oven
quite as long.-Boston Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Aren't you getting graz about the
temples" he yawned after sitting there
till after midnight.
Il presume So" she smiled YEARLY,
though there was not a silver thread
an my hair when you called"
Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
Brazil Nuts.

spherical pods, each of which contains
from IS to "a of the triangular seeds
that come to market. So beautifully
are they packed by nature chat no man
yet has been able to put them back in
their receptacle after once they have
been ta'ien out.-bhiladelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24
AMUSING NEW GAME.

II Is Called "Cnt and Dogs" and Is
We'll Named. Too.
This game can be played by marking
diagram like the one given, on a slate
or board, or even on a large piece Of
paper, if the last is placed on a smooth
surface for playing. Buttons, bits of
wood, or similar small objects can be
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-06-24

Ethcl-Didn't grandpa go to Heaven,
mamma?
Mamma-Ycs, hope so.
Then why did they put Peace TO his
ashes on his tombstone? People who
go to Heaven don't have ashes, do
they ?"-PickMc-U
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-06-24
POLITICAL NOTES.

On Monday Representative Showal
ter recommended Samuel Turk to bt
P. M. at billiards; and R. H Fisher tC
be P. NJ. at Plano
A special from Harrisburg to the
Pittsburg Dispatch, of yesterday, reaG
as follows: Senator Kennedy TO-DAY
signed the paper agreeing to vote for
Senator Walton, of Greene, for Presi
dent pro tenn. of the Senate The dea-
was arranged three months ago and
Walton will be chosen with the hope
that he can be reelected
Fayette and Greene form close dis
trict and it is feared it may be lost Ii
Walton is not returned then the place
will go to Senator Kennedy, and if he
should not be in the next senate Senator
Snyder. of Chester will be the man.
Walton was promised the job when he
voted for Senator Penrose. Another con
dition is that he will vote for the re
election of Senator Quay The Senator
has been at work for months laying the
ropes to go back to the United States
Senate, It is broadly intimated in po-
litical circles that the Beaver statesman
may conclude to run for Governor.
The Republican convention of Ohio
renominated Bushnell for Governor
yesterday, ard indorsed Hanna for o. s.
Senator
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-06-24
ChiIdren's Day at billiards.

June 18th, was set aside for Child
ren's Day at the Hilliard NJ Z. Church.
The program for the evening was The
Sheperds Call. Never before in the
history OF the church was there such &
crowd congregated in Hilliard There
We're representatives from Pennington
North Hope and Moniteau; and spe
ciai car from Anandale for the Boyer
church people Each and every part OF
the program was SPLENDID success, not
even one mistake occurring from begin
ming 10 finish.
The church was handsomely and ap
propriately decorated for the occasion
but not more so than We're the little
ones Miss Hannah Day, the organist.
instructed the little ones in their part
of the program, which was also perfect
During the evening the best of order
prevailed, and after the congregation
were dismissed the people were 10th tc
leave, as everybody was congratulating
each Other on the success of the even
ing Hoping we may live to see anoth
er Childrens Day at the Hilliard NJ e
Church, we will cherish in kind remem
GRANGE the pleasant evening we spent ir
listening to the little folks of Hilliard
ONE WHO Was THERE.
Butler citizen. [volume] (Butler, Pa.) 1877-1922, 1897-06-24
E|tiiard items.


Mckee &, Co. are doing an immens'
| business in the lumber trade this sum
mer They are handling from two t
three cars Pc day
John E. Day, our butcher, has again
embarked in the MEAT business.
C. D. Cook. oar school director, i.
| having sorna needed changes made !,
regard 90 tne school ground He in
| tends 20 Tebrill the fence enclosing tht
grounds, also having the grounds clear
| ed of gar r)a~e.
The 2oyle Coal Cos mine is running
about half time. Lake Erie mine i!
closed down Indefinitely. The Miznel
No. 2 is running full time keystone
mine is running only half time. Buck
eye mine is supplying the country trade
only.
A. J. Snyder is building a new dwell
ing house. Mckee q Co. are furnish
ing the material
Reuben Tinker of Moniteau is build
ing a new barn. Abner McCallen and
NJ. g. Christie are following his exam
pie Mckee q Co. furnishes the mate
rial.
Mrs Peter P Hilliard is lying very
sick at present.
j. p. Graham and Amos Rogue went
over to Slipperyrock last Saturday even
ing on their bicycles.
Jack Scott is home from Ohio where
he has been working for the last two
years in the employ of the Standard Oil
Co
We wonder what Graham is going to
do with his two tons of coffee and 125
boxes of soap.
Quite an excitement exists in this
community about the gold mine, three
miles east of here. SKIP.