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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
KITTEN AND BEAR.
Pussy Frightened Bruin Up IA Tree
and Kept Him There.

PuHbS rig htencu bru1u u Tree
and Kept Him There.
Chris Burns, the veteran first ser
geant of troop d, has kitten which
during the summer camping of the
troop at the Lower Geyser basin made
her home within the sergeant's tent.
Here, curled up on pair of army blan-
kets, she deticd the world in general
and dogs in particular. When the lat
ter approached she would elevate every
bristle on her brave little back. her
eyes would glow like live Goals and her
tail would swell up threateningly. If
thedogs approached too near, She would
hiss and exhibit the usual signs of hos
tiIlJy until the intruders had vanished
from her neighborhood.
One day, when the camp was bathed
in sunshine and every soldier in camp
felt lazy, an inquisitiye black bear came
down the mountain side and, whether
because he Was in search of adventure
or because attracted by savory smell
frCm the cooks fire, began to walk
about among the white tents of the
cavalry command.
Suddenly The kitten caught sight of
him Dogs by the score she had seen,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
Truly Wonderful Pig.

Pennsylvania boasts of wonderful
blind pig. 1t was born blind and az
the tender age of three months was
sold to a neighboring farmer, who took
it home in his wagon. The road was
not only crooked, but was cut by sew
eral cross roads, and it passed through
q village with dozen cross streets, the
entire distance being two miles beyond
the village The pig was turned into a
small lot, and the third day afterward
the little blind fellow was back with
its former owner. There was no other
way for the pig returning home than
by following the road over which it
had been carried in the box. Still, as
dumb animals perform these feats by
instinct, a blind pig would be on an
equal footing with any other.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

but this particular dog was the larg-
est and the hairiest dog she had ever
seen. But she did not hesitate. 1t was
enough for her that an enemy had
invaded her special domain. Kissing
forth her spite. while her little body
quivcred with rage, she darted forth at
the bear The onslaught was sudden,
and one glance was enough for Bruln.
With snort of fear, Bruin made for
the nearest tree short distance away,
and did nOt pause until he was safely
perched among tie upper branches.
Meanwhile the kitten stalked proudly
about on the ground beneath, keeping
close guard over her huge captive her
back still curved into bow. and her
4aair still bristlng with righteous in
digna ton, while her tail would now and
then give significant little wave. as if
TO say: That's the way l settle itn-
pertinent bears"
The soldiers. who meanwhile had
poured forth from their tents, could
scarcely believe their eyes: but there
was the bear in the tree and the kitten
below, and there were those who had
seen the affair from beginning to end.
And perhaps the strangest part of it
all was that the bear would not stir
from his safe position in the branches
until the Kitten had been persuaded to
leave her huge enemy clear means Of
retreat! Then he slid shamefacedly
down from his perch, and ambled hasti-
ly off towards the mountain.-lieut.
Charles D. Rhodes, [. s. A., in st. Mich
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Many farmers are in the habit of al
loving their fowls the free run of the
farm and this includes free access to
the grain bins. Under such conditions
it is impossible to keep the birds from
eating too much grain, and the result
will be seen later in the season when
the fowls begin to die of indigestion. In
such cases, where the farmer cannot
prevent his focks from filling up on
grain during the day, it would be better
10 keep them shut up al night and not
allow them to go out in the morning
till they have mad a hearty breakfast
of scalded soft food. This may tend to
prevent them eating such large quanti-
ties Of grain.-Farmers' Review.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
THE ORIGINAL GUYoT PLAN.

Of fruit and care must be taken not to
allow too large crop at this time, as
the future growth of the vine may be in
jured. At the end of the first season
each of these shoots of one seasons
growth is to be pruned back to within
two eyes of the arms. Care must be
taken in pruning the grape not to cut
closer than one inch above a bud, as
from the soft nature of the wood it will
not bear as close pruning as an apple
shoot. The next season, two shoots are
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

allowed to grow from the spur and the
vine is then complete. In pruning
thereafter each year the shoot farthest
from the arm is cut out entirely, and
the other shortened to two eyes. After
years of this pruning the spurs elon-
gate and it is then better TO grow a
strong shoot next the center and cut out
the old arm and start over again.
In training a vine on the renewal
system, shown in No. 2, the bearing
wood of the first year should be cut
away in winter, as at A and B, and two
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
WELL-TRAINEO ZEBRA.
To BE Seen Amy Day in the Streets of
Liverpool. England.

Liverpool boasts one of the biggest
wild beast emporiums-if not the big
gest-in the world. 1t is the famous
house of Cross. Mr.. William Cross, of
Liverpool, is known at the ends of the
earth. He always has some queer
argosies on the sea consigned to him
perhaps shipload of reptiles, dozen
elephants, or a few thousand parrots.
The above photograph represents some
of Mr.. Cross marvellous ability in train
ing animals. The zebra is VIGOROUSLY
hard to tame, yet here is one that viii
actually carry lady through the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
PET RAT ACTS MEAN.


Children sometimes adopt strange
animals for pets. In Philadelphia two
1.-THE girls can be seen almost every
day playing with a pair Of tiny ALI
gators. and a neighbor of theirs. three
year-o!d Violet Ricketts,, of 1925 Sum
mer street. took great fancy to rat.
Last week She was carried to the Hahne-
mann hospital suffering intensely from
a bite in the hand from the animal.
The rodent which caused the child's
injuries belongs to the neXt-door neigh
Dor Of the Ricketts,, and was captured
in a trap several years ago and tanned.
1t is in the habit of running about the
neighborhood, and for long time has
been a frequent visitor at the Ricketts,
house.
The child and the rat became great
friends. The other afternoon the lit
tie girl was feeding it when a big dog
belonging to her father came in the
room. The rat became angry and
jumped at the baby, catching the little
cries brought her mother, who tried to
set the dog on the rat, but the dog re-
fused to interfere, as the pair had been
long friends.
The rat then turned upon Mrs. Rick
etts, who had hard time to prevent it
biting her. She finally threw a piece of
wood at the little animal and he ran
through a small hole in the kitchen 10y
which it had been accustomed to 90 and
come to the adjoining house. The child
was taken to the hospital, and the pnysi.
clans found it necessary 10 take five
stitches in the wound.-Chicago Chron-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
PRUNING GRAPEVINES.
Three Popular Methods Fully de-
scrfbed and Illustrated.

After planting a vine, use stakes the
first two seasons. Cut the plant back
two or three eyes and allow but one bud
to grow the first year. The cane should
then be cut back to within two eyes of
the last cut. The next season train the
new shoots up to canes. The method
of spur-prunipg is shown in No. 3.
When growth begins, nearly every bud
will make an upright shoot, some will
have to be rubbed off so as to have the
spurs about ten inches apart. The
shoots left will each bear bunch or two
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
Advnntnges of MenIth.

who can travel around the country in
private cars.
Second Traveler-Yes; they have lots Of
comfort.
Just think of being able to stop the ear
long enough to get square meal at a rail-
way restaurant! Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
A sOMNAMBULIsT's FEAT.
Walks on the Roofs of Houses and Gets
Into "A Strange Apartment.

Walks on the Roofs of Houses and Gets
Into "A Strange Apartment.
Edward Reilly, of 1900 King street,
Wilmington, Del, performed won
derful feat in his sleep In his night
clothes he climbed from his bedroom
window to the roof of his house There
are l5 houses in the row, and he walked
along the roofs of the row for half an
hour, then he climbed down, but climbed
into the wrong window. The window
he entered was on the rear of the sec
ond story Of the house of Amos Brin-
ton. two doors below his house
A niece of Mr.. Brinton's was slum-
boring in the room at the time, and,
awakened by the noise of his entrance,
she screamed when she saw his ghost
like appearance. Her screams brought
Mr. Brinton, who upon entering the
bedroom fired a shot, which missed
Reilly. The gas was lighted, and to
his amazement Brinton discovered that
the intruder was his neighbor
He saw that he was asleep, and with
a punch awakened him. Reilly at first
wanted Brinton to apologize, but when
he found he had been walking in his
sleep and was not in his own room he
could not say enough to excuse himself.
Felix-"Do you mean that you can never
De mine, Angeline?" Angelne-"Wel1 |
won't go so far as that, Mr.. rundown. ]
am going to marry another; but one never
knows, yuu know" - Philadelphia North
American.
Expensive penholders are never used by
those who do a great deal of writing
Washington Democrat.
Time, which consistent of parts, can be
no part of infinite duration or of eternity,
for then there would be an infinite time
past to-day, which tomorrow would be
more than infinite. Time is one thing and
infinite duration is another.--Grew.
Il should very much like to ride a wheel,
only I'm afraid I'm a little too heavy"
But, aunte dear, that makes no differ
ence. At the circus | saw a big, fat Gle
plant on velOcipede. '-FIiegende Blaet-
ter
Patient dad ay)-"What is my condi-
ton, DOCTOR" Physician-"M My friend, my
advice to YOU is to pay all your debts and
prepare for the end. Philadelphia North
American.
There is a great deal in the funny papers
about dogs attacking tramps. There is
nothing in, it; dogs and tramps always
make up; dogs and tramps are such loafers
that they never quarrel.-Atchison Globe.
Nothing is a much harder test of ones
temper than to walk under an arbor of
ripe grapes, with bucket of milk in one
hand and bucket of water in the other
Washington Democrat.
When the hour of death comes-that
comes to high and low aike-thcn it's ma
what we haze dune for ourselves, but we haze
dune for others that we think on mast
pleasantly Walter Scott
Soda water doesn't last long enough in
proportion to the ashingtop Dem
ocrat.
Almost every girl is given pearl sHd
gold opera glass by her lover during their
engagement, which she never gets to use
NJ tbav ara married tcbiSpT, Eloba
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
TRY, Grained! Try GraIn-Oc

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. GRAl&-O
Las that rich seal brown of Mocha or Java,
but it is made from pure grains, and the.
most delicate stomach receives 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, 1897-12-16
The Hot Springs.

Picturesquely situated in the heart Of thr
Black Hills of South Dakota, are renowned
for the marvellous cures of rheumatism,
neuralgia and kindred diseases, which tAarr
been effected by the use of its waters. FIRST
class hotel accommodations and baths.
Tourist tickets on sale daily and especially
low rates on the first and third Tuesdays %
this month. For full information apply tc'
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

A striking confirmation of the truth OF
the saying: 1T is an ill-wind that blows
no one good is found in the new routing
of the Sunset Limited" Heretofore il has
started from New Orleans westward. Tins
season, on account of the prevalence of yell
low fever in some parts of the south, Cbira-
go has been decided upon as the terminus,
the route being over Chicago & Alton,
Chicago to st. Louis; st. Louis, Iron Noun
tain & Southern, st. Louis to TeXarkana;
Texas & Pacific, TeXarkana to FL Paso;
Southern Pacific Company FL Paso to Cali
forna destination. The train runs twice a
week, leaving Chicago l:30 p. ID. every
Tuesday and Saturday, and st. Louis l0:2O
p. IN. same days. Eastbound the same
trains leave San Francisco $50 p. IN. Mon
days and Thursdays, and Los Angeles 1890
a. m. Tuesdays and Fridays,
Sunset Limited" is a magnificent train,
completely vestibuled and running through
solid, comprising library and smoking car
for gentlemen with barbershop and bath
room; a combination ladies' parlor and
compartment car, with well-stockcd library,
and ladies' maid in attendance; two Of The
finest sleepingcars, and a dining car, IN
which perfect meals are perfectly served.
The dining-car service is a la carte-pay for
what you Order-and prices are reasonable.
A trip across the continent in this train
could not but be a delight at any time, buE
during the winter months there will be spG-
cial satisfaction in the certainty of semi
tropical climate, picturesque and nCYei
scenery, fast time, and no snow bloCkaGeD.
| And best of all, no extra fare is charged JOY
! transportation on Sunset Limited" on}D
the regular Pullman rates prevailing fcP
| sleepIng-caT accommodations
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Mamma, | dess you'll have to turn tina
hose on me-"
"Why, DEAR"
"'Tause l dot my 'tockings on wrong sids
out. Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
The Pursuit of Happfncss..

When the Declaration of IndependeHcepoe
serted mans right to this, it enumerated Am
immortal truth. The bilious sufferer " OF,
the road to happiness when he begins q 12ke.
Hostetters Stomach Bitters, the moss eff =.
cacious regulator of the liver in existrDcss.
Equally reliant is it in chills and fever, s-DEa.
stipation, dyspepsia, rheumatism, kidney
trouble and nervousness. Use it regularly,
and not at odd intervals.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

The man who sells fruits of any kind
is the one who sells but a small guam
tity of the valuable elements of his
farm and large amount of water which
does not cost anything and is found
everywhcre
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Young Mr. Fitts-The idea of establish.
ing Chinese chair at Cambridge!
Mrs. Fitts-Well, why not? Some of those
bamboo chairs are Just lovely .-Iudianapoiis
Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

There are men in the swamps of the
south who make their living by hunt
ing alligators. Their mode of hunting
the saurians is very ingenious, as well
as successful. In the summer, when tn"
swomps dry out the alligators which
abound there live in holes ten or more
feet deep. and inclined or slanting.
The weapon of warfare used upon
these creatures is a long pole, at the end
of which is a sharp steel prod and Il
hook. This is run down into the hole.
and the alligator is prodded until he be
comes angry. Then he snaps at the
pole and is caught on the hook. He
is then drawn up to the mouth of the
hole and shot through the eyes until
dead The teeth are extracted and
the hide drawn off, and both are sold
al the nearest town. If the alligator
is young, SOME parts of the flesh are
eaten by the hunters.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
The Lawyer knev HIS nnsinens.

Plankington-I understand that you had
to, go to law about that property that was
left you. Have you a smart lawyer?
Bloomfeld-You bet | have. He oyng
the property now.-Boston Traveller.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
A Careful Judge.

Wilton-Do you agree with David that 81
men are liars?
Wilby-IIow can tell? Just think Of thu
number of men that | never saw!-BostoE1
Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

A Mans Idea.-"Do you believe it is t77ln
that George Washington never told lie?''
q don't know. But if he didn't, Martha
Leader.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

The Grip may intensity aches, but
St. Jacobs Oil will alleviate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16
Tourist sIeeping Cnrs.

Commencing with the excursion of Dec
9TH, the Missouri, Kansas and Texas Ry-
has inaugurated a system of Tourist Sleep
ers on their excursion dates between St.
Louis or Kansas City and South Texas
points. For information address II. r..
Bowsher, 435 Walnut St, CINCINNATI, Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

When the hour of death comes-that
comes to high and low ahke-thcn it's ma
what we haze dune for ourselves but we haze
dune for others that we think on maist
peasantly-Sir Walter Scott.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Almost every girl is given a pearl add
gold opera glass by her lover during Their
engagement, which she never gets TO use
after they are married.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

A mans only chance to get ahead in this
world is to be born with one,-Chicago,
News
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Soda water doesn't last long enough in
proportion to the cost.-Wa shing.op Dem
ocrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Most all of the buttons used in the
United States are manufactured in
wes.ern Massachusetts towns.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Nothing is a much harder test of ones
temper than to walk under an arbor of
ripe grapes, with bucket of milk in one
hand and a bucket of water in the other
Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

There is a great deal in the funny papers
about dogs attacking tramps. There is
make up; dogs and tramps are such loafers
that they never quarrel.-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Patient dad pay)-"What is my condi-
ton, doctor" Physician-"My friend, my
advice to YOU is to pay all your debts and
prepare for the end. ''-Philadelphia North
American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-12-16

Felix-"Do you mean that you can never
De mine, Angeline?" Angeline-"Well, I
won't go so far as that, Mr.. rundown. !
am going to marry another; but one never
knows, yu know" - Philadelphia North
American.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-10

stall fittings or water service. $500. The
building is 2S feet wide. % feet inches
deep. First story. 10 feet; second story,
8 feet 6 inches to collar boards. Foun-
dalton, brick; first story. second story,
gables and roof shingles. Interior walls
and ceiling Of first story are ceiled with
narrow tongued and grooved North
Carolina pine boarding: side walls be
ing ceiled vertically. First story floor.
two-inch spruce plank; loft floor. North
Carolina pine. Trim in first story and
mans room. North Carolina pine. All
interior woodwork OF first story and
mans room finished In hard oil varnish.
The walls and ceiling In mans room
are plastered two coats: second coat
hard white finish. Trim. including cor
nices. castings. etc, dark green. Shin
giles on side walls and roof left natural
FOR weather stain. Galvanized iron
feed bin and hay drop in loft. Harness
case enclosed by glazed doors with
drawers underneath. Large sliding
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-10
THE sEARcHER-

The searcher after truth is generally re-
warded, although il is said that Truth lies
at the bottom Of a we'll" We need some
thing when we are afflicted with neuralgia
TO search out the seat Of the pain. OF the
pain spot, and as St. Jacobs Oils mission
FOR good Is TO penetrate and search out the
hidden misery, It goes through like an
TX" ray, and conquers and subdues the
pain. All pain trouble Of a nervous na-
ture needs careful treatment and patience.
The afflicted nerves must be sOothed into
submission, and stimulated into heaithful
action. so a. TO restore. This is the virtue
OF the great remedy for pain, and il j.,
therefore, well known as the best. IL may
be called the searchlight after the truth Of
our bodily ailments.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-10

They never quite leave US. our friends
who have passed
Through the shadows Of death to the
sunlight above;
A thousand sweet memories. are holding
them fast
To the places they blessed'with their
presence and love.
The work which they left and'the books
which they read
Speak mutely. though still'wi an elo-
quence rare,
And the songs that they sung. and dear
words that they said.
Yet linger and sigh on the desohte air.
And oft when alone. and as oft in the
thrOng.
Or when evil allures US or sin draweth
nigh.
A whisper comes gently. Nay. do not
the wrong"
And we feel that our weakness is,pitied
on high.
In the dew threaded morn and the opal
inc eve,
When the children are'merry or'crim-
sOned with sleep.
We ART comforted. even, as lonely we
grieve.
For the thought Of THERE rapture for
bids Us to weep.
We toll at our tasks in thesburden and
heat
OF hfe's passionate noon. They are
folded in peace
II Is well. We rejoice that their heaven
is sweet,
And one day for US willeal bitterness
cease.
/ We. too. will go home o'er'the river Of
Of rest.
As the strong.and the Novely before Us
have gone;
Our sun will 20 down Gin the.beautifu'
wes..
To rise in 'the glory, that circles TIE
throne.
Until then we are boundtby our'love and
our faith
To the saintsiwho,are walking iniPara
disc fair.
They have passed beyond sight. at'th'
touching ofsdenfh.
But they live. Ike ourseves..in Cod
infinite care.
Margaret E.Sargster.
The Emmett index. [volume] (Emmett, Idaho) 1893-1925, 1897-04-10

Everybody wants Good Resas-
The good roads movement away bach
in the beginning OF the agitation wss
something akin to a real joke Just -
cause few bicyclers wished smoother
highways whereon TO indulge their
new-found hobby OF wheeling. II seem
ed absurd that they should AK to have
the highways Of the land improved
For q time the movement didn't move
worth a cent People looked upon biey-
cling ss q pasing fad or crane. and
they considered the good roads move
ment a companion-piecs to H.
But the bicycle lad" doesn't pass
away. II seems to be here for keeps.
and 90 the demand for good roadson the
part OF wheelmen Ii q nxed and lastins
one; but beyond this IL 4 stronger.
broader demand for improved high
ways A road that Is good for the bicy-
Gle Is good for all people. and were the
bicycle to pass away. the lesson II has
taught would remain In the minds Of
thinking people. Good roads are ioEt
cal. happy necessity for all-not q Ian
ury for the few.