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The Republican., 1897-04-01
FARM AND GARDEN.
PURCHASING BEES.
bor the Beginner, Spring Is by All
Means the Best Time

Sor the beS1nner, Spring Is by All
Means the Best Time.
This is one of the puzzles to the be-
ginner, when to buy. A writer in an
exchange says: All things considered,
think the spring the best time. In the
hands OF the master it might pay to buy
in the fall, as they can be bought much
cheaper then. But a novice would not
know whether they were in proper con-
dition to winter successfully or not, or
what to do in case they were not, or how
to prepare them in case they needed
special attention preparatory to going
into winter quarters. But by purchas-
ing in the spring, even though they cost
risk to run, for with a reasonable sea-
son they will pay for themselves and
there will be something left.
l would advise buying as near home
as possible, to save express charges, as
it is very difficult to ship small lots Of
bees by local freight. If you feel timid
about handling them l should advise
buying pure Italians, as they are more
quiet than the blacks or hybrids; but if
you are not, would not pay large prices
for any particular strain you may see
advertised in the bee journals, The
honey gathered by the blacks and hy-
birds is just as sweet, and the quantity
just as great as that gathered by the
high-toned or high-priced races, and
no bee on earth builds such delicate
combs, or caps its honey with such vir-
gin whiteness as the poor despised black
bee,
would advise, if possible, to buy full,
strong colonies, and wherever you may
live | would advise having them moved
or shipped about the time apple trees
bloom. Make your purchase as early as
possible, but don't be in hurry to have
them moved; they are much better
whre they are until settled warm
weather has come to stay, and the bios
SONS are producing nectar. Perhaps
colonies; if not, you can buy two, three
or four-frame nuclei for less money and
at less cost of transportation. These
you can build up during the season, and
make good colonies of them by fall, but
you could not reasonably expect much
increase in number, or much surplus
honey, while, on the other hand, with
strong colonies you can double your
spring count, and with a good season
md good management get enough sur
plus honey to pay for the colonies you
buy in the spring. l advise beginners
TO make haste slowly, and make the
bees pay their way every season; then
should you meet with winter losses you
will be nothing out but your time, and
will have your experience, hives and
combs left to begin with another spring,
all of which you will find valuable.
The Republican., 1897-04-01
Damp weather and Roup.

There is more roup in the spring
months than in winter, due to spring
rains and dampness. While the drafts
of air in the poultry-house may not be
cold, yet they are damp and chilly, rem
dering the fowls very uncomfortable.
II is at night that fowls seem to take
disease. During the day they are active
and at work, but at night they cannot
change their positions on the roost,
and are consequently helpless to avoid
damp drafts of air. The longer days
and warmth at midday induce the fowls
TO remain outside during the spring sea-
son, and they consequently do not al
ways resort to shelter in damp spells.
1t is then that they are frequently at
tackled by roup. a little extra atten-
tion until dry weather sets in will great
ly aid in preventing roup and the liza.
bility to disease.-Farm and Fireside
The Republican., 1897-04-01
ENORMOUS DEATH DUTIES.
Did English Families May Be Ruined by
Them.


In order to realize the terrible strain
imposed by Sir William Harcourt's So
called death duties" which excited so
much sentiment among the land-own-
lng class of Great Britain last year, 1t
may be mentioned that most of the
territorial magnates who, through the
death of their father or other near
relatives, recently have come into pos
session of the family property, have
been compelled by the burden thus i'm
posed upon them to close up their
country houses and to let their shooting
TO the highest bidder.
Thus, when a few months ago the
marquis of Bath succeeded to the en-
tailed estates of his father, he was
forced by the death duties which he
had to pay on his fathers estate to
close up Longlat and to lease all the
sporting privileges of the estate to a
city merchant, and now it is announced
that the new Lord Saville husband of
that pretty Mrs. Horace Helyar, who,
with her first husband, was connected
with the English embassy at Washing
ton in the days of Lord Sackville) will
have to close Rufford abbey, one of the
most beautiful country seats in 1.-The
dukeries,' the duties in this case
amounting to nearly $1,000, 900.
The duties are exceptionally heavy
in this instance; in the first place, be-
cause the new Lord Saville is merely
the nephew instead of the son &C the
testator; and, secondly, because of the
immense and extremely valuable art
collection gathered together by the
late lord, who was a famous connois-
seur. Each of his pictures, each of his
pieces of brio a-brac, has been valued
by experts, AID on every separate
piece succession duty has to be paid.
1t will readily be seen what a heavy
charge this is upon any inheritance,
and one cannot help pitying, to GER
tain extent, the great land owners and
county families. They are debarred
by the laws of entail from getting rid
of any of their treasures, in which
they have only life interest, and yet
at their death their estate is charged
with succession duties thereon. If the
property happens to change hanos
more than once in year the estate is,
of course, charged with just double
the amount of duty, and the duke of
Devonshire and other opponents of the
death duties cannot be accused of any
exaggeration in that they declared in
parliament and from the platform that
the duties in question, unless altered,
will ultimately result in the ruin of
every old family in England.
1t is understood that during the forth
coming session the Salisbury govern
ment will bring forward measure
modifying the death duties as now con
stituted, and will restrict them merely
to the so-called personal estate" ex-
empting all entailed property and such
things as art treasures.-Chicago Rec
The Republican., 1897-04-01
LIVE STOCK POINTERS.

A small amount of the right kind o.
food is better than too much inferior
stuff
The best means of obtaining profit
with any class of stock is to keep the
best and keep it well.
If the farmer cannot afford to breed
and raise pure-bred stock he can at
least breed and raise good grades.
Clean up the hog pens, the horse and
cattle stables, and disinfect thoroughly
with carbolic acid before the spring
opens.
The cheapest feed is not that which
costs the least, but rather that which
in proportion to its cost gives the best
results.
Early maturity is one of the best
ways of lessening the cost of raising
stock, and good feeding is an essential
to early maturity.-Farmers' Union.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Most of those who begin farming buy
more land than they can pay for because
a part payment on land leaves good Sc
curity for the balance. Then they find
innumerable expenses in purchasing
tools and stock ia begin operations.
The temptation always is TO economize
in the stock, thinking it is easy to breed
up. Sometimes this is done, but more
often the economy in not buying the
best stock dooms the farmer to the same
labor and expense in caring for it, while
it is when grown, not worth half Or a
quarter what it would have beer had he
begun right at first.'-Dakota Field and
Farm,
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Put three-quarters of a pound of
cheese-no matter how dry, so long as
it is good, and cut up small-into a
saucepan with three ounces Of butter,
three ablespoonfuls of fnely-chopped,
boiled onion, six ia ablespoonfuls of good
cream, a pinch of salt, cayenne and
pounded mace, and tablespoonful of
minced parsley. Simmer and stir over
the fire until the cheese is entirely dis
solved; then pour the mixture over
some tiny, heart-shaped slices of hot
buttered toast which have been placed
in readiness on hot dish, and serve
immediately.-La Home journal.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

By reason OF it's mileage and location, the
Texas & Pacific Railway is the most impor-
erses the Lone Star State from East to
West, through the most progressive towns,
great forests of pine, and the broad prairies
and well-kept farms, affording the most
beautiful scenery all along the line. No
other line affords such opportunities for the
home seeker or investor to see and enjoy
Texas. Cheap lands for all. Low rate Home
Seekers Excursion Tickets on sale at all
points in Texas and Louisiana February
10th, March 2nd and 10th, April 9th and
goth, May 4th and 18th.
For a handsomely illustrated book fully
describing the wonderful State of Texas,
conceded to be the finest publication issued
in recent years, send eight cents postage to
CASTOR Meslier GEN. Pass'r & Tkt. Agt.,
Dallas, Tex
The Republican., 1897-04-01
DISDRDERED LIVER.
And hfhar1matory Rheumatism In
Young Boy.
MT. AID Mrs. Howse Despaired of
TheiF Boys Life-He Was Conn
pelted to Give Up His Studies.

Frolh the Leader, Cleveland, Ohio.
Few boys withstand an illness of so Sc
rious atnature as that with which Fred l..
Howse fgas year ago afflicted. Fred is now
fifteen Years of age, and attends the public
schoolsta His home is No. 80 Plymouth
Place, ueveland, Ohio, and he is now pic
ture of herile health and vigor. In the fall
of lS95b aowever, his parents, Mr.. and Mrs.
Richar{ tHowse, the former q well-known
business man, whose office is in the Arcade,
had alnalst despalred of saving his life. The
lad bee 4me afflicted with intlammatory
rheumatism which affected his entire body,
and accompanying that painful ailment
were seyiral other serious disorders. When
she was equested to describe her sons sick
ness anS his recovery, Mrs. Howse said:
''It WI in September, 1895, that Fred who
was up 20 that time in delicate health, was
attacked by inhammatory rheumatism. 1t
was very acute case for he was confined to
his bed, and was unable to move even his
arms or legs without bringing on excruciat
ing pain.
aside from the rheumatism Fred's liver
was in serious disorder, and he used to vomit
frequently. he was also subject to fainting
spells, and altogether be had very serious
sickness.
''We knew, of course, that though the
rheumatism was exceedingly painful, it was
not necessarily dangerous; the fainting
spells and vomiting, however, alarmed us.
Often when Fred tainted he would lay like
oHe29., I'd His face would become ashen
pale and E was difficult at such times to
detect his heart beats. These spells caused
Mr.. Howse and myself much uneasiness
about our boys condition. We called in a
doctor and he prescribed for Fred, but the
lad did not seem to improve, so purchased
box of DR.. Williams Pink Pills for Pale
People in one of the downtown stores
Then for four months steadily Fred took
them instead of the medicine prescribed by
the doctor, and at the end of that period-it
was about New Years then-Fred was sufh-
GENTLY improved to be able to go out
The improvement was slow at first, but
it was sure. l had unbounded faith in the
pills as is evidenced by our continued use of
them. 1t was necessary for us to take Fred
out of school on account of his illness, but
now he has returned and can join in all the
sports with his schoolmates, and his health
is as good as we could wish. He has never
been i'll since, and it is pretty safe to predict
that he will not be sick again for some time
Yes, | have recommended DR.. Williams
Pink Pills to my friends" said Mrs. Howse,
i'll reply to a question, "and many of them
have used them since. | first read of the
pills in the newspapers"
DIR. Williams Pink Pills for Pale People
are now given to the public as an unfailing
blood builder and nerve restorer, curing all
forms OF weakness arising from a watery
condition of the blood or shattered nerves.
The pills are sold by all dealers, or will be
sent post paid on receipt of price, so cents a
box, or six boxes for $3.50 (they are never
Dr.: Williams Medicine Co., Schenectady,
The Republican., 1897-04-01
BOX FOR SITTING HENS.

also unnecessary. Take the hen and put
her by herself in yard upon the
ground. She will go to scratching, and
81 few days will give up all ideaf of
sitting. AS yards are not usually at
hand for this special purpose, substi-
tute can be found in the bottomless box
illustrated herewith. One end has a
sloping top to protect the hen from
rain. The remainder of the top is COW
cred with Stats. Two openings at the
side give the hen, or hens, access to
dishes of water and food which, by the
way, should be light and small in guam
tity, to reduce the hens condition. Oats
are excellent for this urpose.-Orange
Judd Farmer.
The Republican., 1897-04-01
The Number of RoOHters,

The Reliable Poultry journal says:
Dealing with averages, we would sug-
gest that for fowls kept in moderate.
sized yards the following number of
hens to each cock would be found suit
able: Asiatics, seven or eight; Ameri-
cans, nine or ten; Mediterraneans,
12 or IS. Or if free range can be given.
then VIC would suggest the following:
Asiatics, IL to IS; Americans, IS to 20;
Mediterraneans, 20 to 30. In both of
the above instances we have presumed
that the fowls will be well fed. In
deed, we might have made feeding an
essential point, for a cock properly fed
will fertilize more eggs, and the chick
ems Matched from them will be strong
er, than one which is under-fed or over
fed or fed upon articles of wrong diet
The Republican., 1897-04-01
SORE-MOUTHED HORSES.
A Plan Which Is Almost Certain to Eff

feet Cure.
Many horses, especially during the
first year of their working period, are
constantly in possession of a sore
mouth, and this not only causes the an
imal great suffering and usually loss of
flesh, but is also a matter of great in
convenience to the driver.
This, if continued for several months,
is also liable TO leave the animal with a
chronic habit, such as throwing the
head while hitching or unhitching.
We have in view one very valuable
young horse, owned by a neighbor,
which became almost worthless on ac-
count of the habit of throwing its head
and at the same time lunging sideways
into the bitches.
The most effective plan which we
have ever tried consists of winding any
ordinary bit at the corners and down
on the same for about one inch, with
tanned sheepskin (Which can be pro-
cured at any harness store), being sure
that it is not too thick and heavy
With this well wound on have a
cup of sulphur, and each time as the bit
is placed in the horses mouth moisten
the leather and rub on little of the
pulyerized article. 1t is well also to
lengthen the bride as much as possible
during the time and not drive with
tight checking rein.
After having adopted this plan we
succeeded in curing young horse of a
very sore mouth which was contracted
during the working period the past sea-
son. - C. II. Whitcomb, in National
Stockman.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

On February 18th and 10th, March lst, I'd,
18th and 10th, April 5th, 9th, 10Th and 2Oth,
May 3rd, 4th, l7th, and 18th, 1897, Home
seekers excursion tickets will be sold by the
Cleveland, Akron & Columbus R'y., to near
ly every point in the West, North and
Northwest, South and Southwest at rates of
about one fare for the round trip.
Parties contemplating a trip will do well to
see or write to any c. A. & C. Ry agent for
rates of fare, limits of tickets and full in
formation, or, to the undersigned. c. +.
DAILY, General PASSENGER Agent, Cleveland, 0.
The Republican., 1897-04-01
WINDMILL AS POWER FOR CUTTING
FEED.

carries the grain from the large bin
to the grinder placed on a large box
on the drive floor. In the spring when
grinding is over till fall, the grinder and
box can be taken out. Then run
feed cutter that stands on one side of
the driving floor, and as fast as the
feed is cut it runs down below into
large bin in the basement. I also run
a corn shelter, an emery wheel and a
buzz saw. l have to run the saw with
long belt. The cut shows fairly well
tachments, and part of the barn.-Ohio
Farmer.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

The report that the inauguration of new
sleeping car line from Chicago to Washing
ton, by way of Cincinnati and Indianapolis,
by the B. & o. and connecting lines, was
part of a plan of the Receivers to abrogate
the lease of the Central Ohio Railroad is un-
true. The lease of the Central Ohio is to
run for 80 years yet, and the road is too valu-
able as part of the B. & o. system to be
disposed Of. The financial troubles, which
are now in the courts, will be settled salts
factorily.
The Republican., 1897-04-01
WINDMILL POWER.
How 1t Can Be Used for Cutting and
Grinding Feed.

About year ago it came into my
head that l wanted some kind of pow
er to cut and grind feed. The windmill
power takes care of itself without a
fireman or driver. So bought wind
mill made not very far from my place
(for convenience in getting "repairs'')
1t is sectional one that you can hold
to the wind. 1t is rated at 2hhorse
power. 1t is ON the barn. The per-
pendicular shaft runs down to a foot
gear. just below the big beam under
the scaffold is the horizontal shaft. l
have a large hopper-shaped bin that
holds about so bushels. There is a 20
foot elevator that carries the grain
from the floor to the large bin on the
scaffold. Then there is a spout that
The Republican., 1897-04-01
The Faults and FoIIies of the Age

Are numerous, but of the latter none is
more ridiculous than the promiscuous and
random use of laxative pills and other dras-
tic cathartics. These wrench, convulse and
weaken both the stomach and the bowls If
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters be used instead
of these no-remedies, the result is accom-
plished without pain and with great benefit
to the bowls, the stomach and the liver. Use
this remedy when constipation manilests
itself, and thereby prevent it from becoming
chronic.
The Republican., 1897-04-01
lands I'm Central Wisconnin

Are now as desirable as any in the mar
ket. The lands particularly in the central
and northern part of Winconsin are being
rapidly taken up by actual settlers.
The most salable are the timber and
meadow lands now ranging in price from
$500 to Sl2.00 per acre. For home or for
investment no luckier chance in the West
has ever before been offered. No better
farming. land exists anywhere. No great
CT results can be obtained anywhere.
Schools and churches abound Nearby mar
kets for all farm products. Wisconsin is one
OF the bonner states of the West For fur
ther information address or call upon w. T..
Powell, General Immigration Agent, 4IO
Old Colony Building, Chicago, III.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Hicks-"What a confounded chatter those
women are keeping up in that rooml Won
der what they're up to-" Wicks-" Having
a game of whist, believe" Hicks-"Of
course; | ought to have known it.'-Bos-
ton transcript
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Sho-"1he count, you know, can trace his
family back 800 years" He - "Ah!
Through the bankruptcy court records,
suppose philadelphia North-American.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Hicks-"It is so hard to get anything
through Jacllways' head" Wicks-"I know
it, Strange, too, when you come to think,
way !"-Boston TRANSCRIPT.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

He-"Yes, we used to have a woman
operator on the board of trade. She got
She-'I wonder why" He-"Oh force of
habit, suppose. detroit journal.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Cast your bread upon the waters, and
those who benefit by your generosity will
grumble because you didn't cast cake
Atchison Globe.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

We wish we could cash our time for what
it seems to be worth to us when loafer
occupies it.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Laura-"Which do you prefer, sleigh rid
ing or skating" Lena--"I think l prefer
sleigh-riding" "Why" We'll, when
sleigh-riding you're sitting down all of the
time, but when skating you re only sitting
down about half of the time" e"-Yonkers
Statesman.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

If a man succeeds in acquiring a little
sense he need never fear that any other
task is too difficult for him. - Atchison
Globe.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

I believe Piso's Cure for Consumption
I saved my boys life last summer.-Mrs.
Allie Douglass, LIE Roy, Mich, Oct 20. '94.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

When bilious or costive eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, 25c.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

The man who can pay his debts and
wort, stands recorded as a thief on the
books kept above.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

"He's a very enterprising young man." re-
marked the elderly gentleman; very push
ing and alert. He belongs to the rising
generation" II shouldn't have dreamed
"No. From his manners | should not have
hesitated about concluding that the rising
generation belonged to him. w Washington
Star
The Republican., 1897-04-01
''Star Tobacco"

AS you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lsting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Fits stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline 933 Arch ST., Phila, Pa.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

When a little old man wants to make
an impression, he puts on plug hat.
The Republican., 1897-04-01
No-To-Bnc for Fifty Cents,

Over 400,OOOcured. Why not let No To Bac
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, SOC and 81 LOO. all druggists
The Republican., 1897-04-01

The people who once claimed to have
found their affinity, don't, as a rule, look as
if they had found much.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

The blossoms of spring are the prophets
promises rich fruitage in after years
The Republican., 1897-04-01

1t is more important to bear good fruit
than much fruit.-Rams Horn.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Backache, toothache, frost t-bites, too, st.
Jacobs Oil will cure-that's true.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

The shiftless man is always away from
home when a good opportunity knocks
Rams Horn.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

81 suppose you suspect what came for?"
he said. as he prepared to ask her father for
her hand oh yes" replied the father;
you want to borrow money, but haven't
cent" And the young man deferred his
proposal-Philadelph North American.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

If the gossip would think more, her
tongue would get more Restraints Horn
The Republican., 1897-04-01

The B. & o. S.-W. Ry, commencing Sun.
day, January oath, will inaugurate on trains
No. 4 and 5, a through Pullman Buffet Sleep
ing Car line between Baltimore and Chi
cago, via Cincinnati and Indianapolis
This will enable the patrons of the B. &
o.. S-W. Ry. to make the above named
points without the inconvenience of chang
ing cars.
For time of trains and further informa.
ton call on agents B & O S-W. RY.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Be sure; neuralgia will cease. St. Jacobs
Oil will cure. Get ease.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

We never like man who is a fancy whist
ler-Atchison Globe.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Some people are so mean that they make
their politeness disagreeable.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

All kinds, little or big st. Jacobs Oil
surely cures aches and pains.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Cascarets stimulate liver, kidneys and
bowels. Never sicken, weaken or grpe, lOc.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Whatever makes men good Christians
makes them good citiZens.-Daniel Web
ctp
The Republican., 1897-04-01

While asleep, cured soreness, stiffness
All right, st. Jacobs Oil did it.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

As you 60 forward in life never expect
too much, never hope for too httle.-Dr.
JoWett
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Kindness is precious oil that makes the
crushing wheels of care seem hghter.-Eu-
gene Field.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

Cold did it. Warmth cures it. Rheuma
tism is cured promptly by st. Jacobs Oil.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

just try l0c box of Cascarets candy ca
thartic, finest liverand bowel regulator made.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

No one ever thinks that boy is tired
Atchison Globe.
The Republican., 1897-04-01

People think you are as silly as you think
they are.-Atchison Globe.