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Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
sPiRITLEss FARMING.
The Natural Result Of Doing Things 49,
cording to Old Methods.

cording to Old Methods.
To run too long in one unvarying
channel of business, man is prone TO be-
come spiritless, grows shiftlcss and un-
enterprising. He must vary or change
his methods, make new shifts, SO as to
give newness and variety to his ocupa-
ton, which serves to stir up au interest,
with desire to see and enjoy the re-
suits of his handiwork. This interest
and desire begets energy, as it were.
from whence follow other and often
greater efforts, and, as matter of
course. something profitable will be ac-
conplished. This awakening to the
calls of industry, in other words, is en-
terprise, without which no one is likely
to prosper much in any sphere. An en-
terprising spirit strives to accomplish
something as much for the pleasure in
its accomplishment as for the actual
need of the fruits of it's labor.
With some it is difficult to get up this
enterprising spirit; especially SO with
such people as are inclined to 'take
things easy" and to "let every day pro-
vide for ITSELF" from which very cause
there are thousands of farms-to say
nothing of the personal improvement
OF families--throughout the country,
that are rendered unattractive and un-
deryalued by the despoiling effects of
neglect, and which, by the to!lch of a
little rubbing up, so to speak, would be
enhanced in value and made beautiful
as "apples of gold in pictures of silver"
Many such farmers. too-as we Gre
chiefly speaking of fnrmers-are proud,
and want themselves and families to
stand fairly credible, yet neglect one of
the most essential means of gaining
that respectability. For next to edu-
cation and refinement in our persons is
that of improving and beautifying the
the father who wishes his family to en-
joy respectable position in society
should also strive to have bright and
attractive home for them.
The neglect Of the home and family
often comes Of too eager pursuit after
money getting, sometimes Of petty
speculation, sometimes of too much
concern about public affairs and many
other similar cause which detract at
tention from home and home affairs,
and as rule only half work is done any
where.
However the cause of this unprogres-
sive way of managing affairs, it is one
that grows and soon becomes rut, so
to speak, that is hard to pull out Of;
often it requires some external force to
get one out at all. But again very lit
tie sometimes serves to stimulate spir-
it of progress. For instance, we once
knew man who was led to make a
great change in his affairs by potato
crop he reared turning out exceedingly
well, and from which he realized good
profit; and this stimulated him to turn
his attention to his crops more closely
and energetically, and which paid bet
ter and better year by year, till he be-
came quite prosperous farmer. AL
though the first step in this case was an
involuntary one, we see, yet every one
can voluntarily take the first progress
sive step if they will, and by determine
ton strive after others, and success will
ultimately follow.-Cor. Epitomist.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
END VIEW OF HOG HOUSE.

and out at pleasure and yet protecting
from storms the inside pens. Fig. 3
shows floor plan. The house is 26x40
feet, feet to square, and has two rows
of pens, each 5xs feet, and 10 foot drive
way through center. The posts on each
side of driveway should run to roof
with cross-ties IL feet above floor, also
4 feet above pen to make cribs for corn
and other feed.
"As for Breeds" he says, 81 have
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
STATE OF Quo, CTTY OF TOLEDO, :.
I,uCAs C0IfNTy oos

FRANK j. CHENEY makes oath that he Is tho
senior partner OF the firm OF II. j. CHENEY
& Co., doing business In the City of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum Of ONE HUNDRED DOL
that cannot be cured by the use Of HALLs
CATARRH CURE. FRANK j. CHENEY.
Sworn to before me and subscribed In my
presence, this 9th day OF December, A. ID. 1856.
r.r,,, A. w. GLEASON,
t'AI Notary Pabltc.
Halls Catarrh Cure Is taken internally and
acts directly on the blood and mucous sur
faces Of the system. Send for testimonials,
free. f.. j. CHENEY a. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills ere the best.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
Boys who DON'T Like Farming.

|arming is depressed, but the farm
are as well off as any business men
know of in the city, and better off
Pey are out of debt. An exchange
"a farmer who can make liv-
low and keep things even, should
:hange his business, at least until
Industries revive. He should ''let
-1Uugh alone" However, if a
g man does not like farming, the
= es are that he will make no great
'n', - it. If he is fretting and
ici CIV get away to town or the
y To- engage in other business he
NY ter go. He may be successful,
r least may learn that he made a
Elm leaving the Farm and will
{ ontentedly when he goes back.
1 ;ver took much stock in trying to
:, boys on the farm If their inclina-
s were all against farm life.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
STOCK POINTERS.

t object in the feeding of
lowing stock is to produce
with.
the worst economy that can
ced on the farm is the scant
of stock.
tening cattle it is of no advan-
amy time to give more than is
eaten up clean.
the fattening hogs quiet, clean
comfortable as possible in order
re the best rapid gain.
all classes of stock profitable
consists in giving the animals
they will eat and digest prop
N sheep are grown for wool and
n care should be taken not to Gull
e good muttons too closely for the
er.
Is contain the material needed to
bone and muscle, and for this
n are an excellent feed for young
growing STOCK.
Ythout stock there can be no COM
e utilization Of the products of the
n, such as is essential to the secur-
of the best profits.
over is one of the best crops to
W to build up run down farms, and
,rever clover can be grown the land
lot past building up.
very part of the farm should be
lie to return something. If too
gh to cultivate seed to grass for pas
; or plant trees of some kind.
S a general rule the more farmer
luces from given area the more
sperous he will be, as the expenses
not increase in proportion to the
d.-Farmers' Union.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
Ono Secret of Loncevity.

Those anxious to prolong this rapid transi-
tory existence Of ours beyond the average
spar, should foster his digestion, negatively
by abstaining from indiscretions in diet, and
afirmatively by the use of that peerless stom-
achic, Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, when he
experiences symptoms of Indigestion. The
Impairment Of the hedigestive function Is fatal
to vigor. Subdue with the Bitters, also, fe-
YER and ague, biliousness and constipation.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
WORTH REMEMBERING.

How to Cut Down Large Trees and Loan
ing Timber.
In cutting down large trees for saw
logs, or trees that do not stand straight,
those that lean badly are sure to split
and spoil some of the butt logs. If the
farmer will put good stout cable chain
around the body of the tree, as showh
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
On to Washington I

Those who contemplate visiting the capi
tai during the Inauguration next March viii
do well to travel over the pop ''Bil
Four' and picturesque Chesap /, ant
Ohio Ry. Write for descriptive ..Inphe
and excursion rates. u. l.. TRUITT, n. w
p. A., 234 Clark st., Chicago.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
You want a Farm /.

Chesterville, the best tract In Texas Land
high prairie, and well drained, abundant
rainfall, good soil, low prices and easy
terms. Don't fail to post yourself. Write
and receive our book Fertile Farm Lands"
free and information as to cheap excursions
and free fare. Address, Southern Texas
Colonization Co., JOAN LINDERHoLM, Mgr,
ITO Rialto Bldg, Chicago.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
In Olden Times

People overlooked the Importance Of per-
beneficial effects and were salts
fed with transient action; but now that 1t
Is generally known that Syrup of Figs will
overcome habitual constipa-
tion, well-informed people will not buy
other laxatives, which act for time, but
finally injure the system.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
'LOOR PLAN.

pigs as soon as they will
With good slop they will
ydidly. Of course, whatever
|rtakes, to that he should at
1t pays to have good warm
Inter and cool ones in sum
/ I'm Journal.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

he2r You are engaged to Miss Dingbatts Mt
last" Reginald-"Yes; she refused me six
times, but persevered." Penelope-"I'hen
you were well shaken before taken. "-Har-
lem Life.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

any wayg" Jinks-''Oh, he's ono Of those
men who, IL they should happen to read that
Charles Dickens was born on Friday, Feb
ruary 2, 1894, would take keen delight In
showing that February 2, 1924, fell ON Tues
day, and that the biographer, In conse-
Quence, was wroag."-Somerville Journal
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

"IT's q sad thing" said the sympatneJc
miser." "Impossible.n sIts true. The
last heard Of him he didn't get any pleas
ure out of anything except sitting down in
his cellar counting his hoard OF anthracite
coal "yer and over again."-Washingto
Star.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
SIDE VIEW.

raised Essex, Chester White, Berkshire
and Poland China, and my preference
Of these breeds is Poland China, as he is
a more quiet hog than any. With aver
age feeding l can make him weigh $50
pounds in six months. prefer breed
ing in December, as I can have stronger
pigs by having them come in April,
though l have raised two itters sue
cessfully.
"As for feeding prefer summer time,
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
No Amateur.

"Am the first girl you ever loved p
she asked, coyly.
"No, indeed!" replied the up-to-datc
youth. II can bring you recommenda'
tions from at least five girls who have
promised to he sisters to me-
Wrinkles
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

PRooF.-"I know" said Mrs Barlow,
"that it isn't Billy that is quarrelsome.
Why, he will play here all day by himself,
and never heir u word, but just as soon as
some little boy comes there is fight going
on.''-Harper's Bazaar.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

Mrs. W.-"Jenklnsor, here's on item In
the paper about some town adopting cur
few ordinance. What does curfew meant.
W.-"It means that there's got to be fewer
ours. its sort Of dog law."-Chicago
Tribune
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

A REPORTER In describing the MURDER or
man named Jorkin said: ''The murderer
was evidently in quest of money, but luck.
lily Mr.. Jorkin had deposited all his funds in
tho bank the day before. so that he lost
nothing but his life. ."-Tit-Bits.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

CRIMsoNBEAK-'There's q man who was
congratulated by his employer for being
short in his accounts" Yeast - That's
curiousr' "Not at all; he's O newspaper
writer. ."-Yo onlxers Statesman.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

DAR's so many hills on do road ter HEAVIER
dat some folks misses dc place entirely b,
buildin' q railroad round 'em.-Atlantl
Constitution.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

she HAD READ THE PAPERs.-"Papa,"
said young Mrs. Hunker, "won't You please
give George and me $l0,0002" "What do
you want that much money fort" "We want
to build IS, 900 house. Harlem Life.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

SATISFIED. az hear that you
called me liarn Dauby-"Yes, did, and
I'll prove that you are one" Rankin-"Ob,
never mind make it rule never TO pur-
sue q disagreeable subject ''-Cleveand
Lender
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
Don't Tobacco Spit and Smoke Your Life
Away.

II you want to quit tobacco using easily
and forever, be made well, strong, magnetic,
full of new life and vigor, take No-To-Bac,
the wonder-worlrer that makes weak men
strong Many gain ten pounds in ten days.
Over 100000 cured. Buy No-To-Bac from
your own druggist, who will guarantee a
cure. Booklet and sample mailed free. Ad.
Sterling Remedy Co.. Chicago or New York.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

DRoPsY treated free by DR.. FL. II. Green's
Sons, OF Atlanta, Ga. The greatest dropsy
specialists in the world. Read their adver-
tsement in another column of this paper.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

How TIME flies from the date on which a
man distinguishes himself. - Washington
Post
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

NoTHING gets man out Of humor quicker
than to have some one come In to visit, and
then pick up newspaper and go to read
ing.-Washington Ua.) Democrat.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

FITs stopped free and permanently cured.
No fits after first days use of DR.. Kline's
Great Nerve Restorer. Free 50 trial bottle 85
treatise. DIR. KLINE, 933 Arch st. Phila., Pa.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

THE best OF US owe more to chance tina
we are willing to admit.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

SoMs Young men would get along by
II they had less point TO their shoes
more TO their conversation. - Spring.
lllD Register.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

DULL, gnawing pain-neuralgia. Prompt,
soothing cure--St. Jacobs Oil.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

DOUBLED up and bent with pain-Lumba-
60. Use st. Jacobs Oil and straighten up.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

PEoPLR expect too much credit for
having themselves properly, when I'M
1t Is really o debt they owe TO society,"
waukee Journal.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

A WOMAN never thinks bed is complete
without q lot Of fussy trimmings on the pill
lows.-Washington Qa) Democrat.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

PERHAPS more good might be accv
plished by ringing O curfew for grd
people.-N. Y. Press.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

You can make lots of headway sometimes
by admitting you are wrong when you are
not-Life
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

AFTER physicians had given me up, was
saved by Piso's Cure.-RALPH ERIEG, VIII
Transport, Pa, Nov. %, 1893.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

A cRuToH Is used for sprains. Use
Jacobs OIL instead IL cures
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

SOME people are not as bad as they look,
while others are great deal worse. wv ASH
ington Qa.) Democrat.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

HARDLY anybody likes to have his family
physician criticised Washington (Ia.) Deni-
ocrat.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

THE HOSTESS suppose there is no use
In asking you TO stay to dinneri" The
Caller-''No OF in that way IN. Y. Tribune.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

A coLD-sore and stiff. All right again.
st. Jacobs Oil did it-cured.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

LIKE Oil Upon Troubled Waters is Hale's
Honey OF Horehound and Tar upon cold.
Fixes Toothache Drops Cure in one minute.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

A POUND ov perswashun Is better than q
ton ov compulshun.-Truth.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

The real purpose of arbitration is to show
that the other fellow is wrong.-L. A. w.
Rullatin
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

"MAuD MUFrETT says that the age Of
chivalry has passed." ~ guess she means
she has passed the age when she may ex-
pect any. y.S-Indianapolis Journal.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

A CRUEL pain-sciatica. It's cure is sur
Use st. Jacobs Oil.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

WE say that the good die young. AS q
matter of fact it is the young that die good.
Boston Transcript.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

You can't tell the size ov man by the
noise he makes.-Truth.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

CENTER shots are whab tell, one bullet
the bulrs-eye Is worth ten that just miss
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

der In the title role, will follow "Puddnhead
Wilson," opening Monday night, Jan. 4th.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30

COLD did 1t. Warmth cures It. Rheuma-
tism is cured promptly by st. Jacobs Oil.
Audubon Republican., 1897-09-30
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
WESTERN "a HOUSE.

A staucture THAT Has Given Most Excel
lenst satisfaction.
Fig. is an Ind view, the posts being
long enough to admit of storage room
above the pens as indicated. Fig. is
side view showing doors into outside
pens. These are so hinged as to work
both ways, allowing animals to go in
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-01-07
For Gallant Conduct.

EDITOR NATIONAL TRIBUNE: All the
good people of the town of NOrwalk, o.,
know Comrade Charles Stacey, who, al
though making his home in Townsend, is q
familiar figure on our streets. As nearly
everyone knows, Charley is prominent
G.. AR. man, and during the dark days OF
the war served his country faithfully and
bravely in Co. D, 55th Ohio At the battle
of Gettysburg, in which Stacey participated,
he performed an act of herOism and bravery
which brought him into notice, and at this
late day he has received just recognition
from the Government which he risked his
life to save. Recently he received a beauti-
full bronze medal, which had been voted
him by Congress as recognition of his gall
liant conduct. The medal is inscribed in
the usual way. In making the award the
Assistant Secretary used the following lam
guage:
"This soldier, volunteering to take an
advance position on the skirmish-line for
the purpose Of ascertaining the location of
the Confederate sharpsh0oters, whose fire
had been very fatal to the Union lines, and
under heavy fire holding the position thus
taken until the company of which he was o
member went back to the main line"
COmrade Stacey's story is brief as he is
modest. He says:
"On June 90, 1864, volunteered to 90 on
escort of Gen. Stedman from Kingston, Ga,
to Chattanooga, Tenn, as the rebel Gen.
Wheeler had got in our rear. On the same
day skirmished in front Of that train for
miles, which took seven hours in running
that distance, and we lost one killed and
six wounded from the escort.
Norwalk, o.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-01-07
FREE CURE FOR TEN.
A Michigan Man OFFERS To Send His Dascov.
cry Free.
Claims to b0 = Benef.et0R % WsnksnSA
Mankind.

There is always more or less suspicion sS.
tached to any thing that is offered Free but some.
times q man overfows with generosity THAI
he cannot rest until his discovery 10 known -
the world, in order that bis fellow men may
profit by what he has discovered. IL 10 upon
this PRINCIPAL that resident Of kalamazoo.
Mich. desires to send free to mankind q pre-.
scription which viii! cure them of any form Of
nervous debility; relieves them of all the doubt
and uncertainty which such men are peculiarly
liable to. and restores the organs to natural size
and vigor. As IT costs nothing to try the exper.
ment 1t would seem that any man, suffering
with the nervous troubles that usually attack
men who never stopped to realize what miRht
be the final result, ought to be deeply interested
in remedy which will restore them to health.
strength and vigor, without which they con-
time to live an existence of untold misery. Al
the remedy in question was the result Of many
years research as to what combination would b
peculiarly effective in restoring to mon the
strength they need, 10 would seem that all men
suffering with any form of nervous weakness
ought to write for such . remedy at once. A r..
quest to FL. C. Odds. Boz Ills Kalamazoo, MicA.
stating that you not sending for the prescriptions
out of idle curiosity but that goa Uish to maks use Of
the medicine By giuing it q trial. will be answered
promptly and without evidence - to where
the information came from.
The prescription is sent free, and although
some may wonder how Mr.. Olds can afford to give
away bis discovery, there is NO doubt about the
offer being genuine. Cut this ota and send to Mr.
Olds that he may knoso bow you came to write hi
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-01-07
Covered with sores.-Mr. Pa

Covered with SOres.-Mr. Paul
Brewick, of Kinsman, Ill.,, sends in the fol-
lowing letter for publication: 1t is now
three years ago since what am about to
relate took place. Our youngest son was in
a most pitiable condition. He was literally
covered with sores, from head to feet, which
smarted and itched, so that he could hardly
stand it. During the Summer months, he
would be wringing wet with cold, clammy
sweat. We had two doctors for him, but
failed to get any help. l finally began to
give him DIR. PETERS BLOOD VITALIZER
with the result that to-day his skin is as
clear and smooth as an infants. know
that the Vitalizer did it all, and next to God
we have that remedy to thank for this re-
markable cure, which took place in our
family. DIR. PETERS BLOOD VITALIzER ia
the best doctor that can be found in home.
Only parents can fully realize the anxiety
and worry connected with the sick ness of a
child, and how the world brightens when it
gets we'll again.
DIR. PETERS BLOOD VITALIZER is rem.
edy for young and old alike. 1t is mild in
action, but certain in results. Druggists
can't get it. Sold only by special agents,
OF the proprietor direct. Address, DR.. Peter
Fahrney, 112-114 s. Hoyne Ave-. Chicago,
III.
The National tribune. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1877-1917, 1897-01-07

The partially victorious and exultant
enemy marched his forces into Maryland,
hoping thereby not only to menace the Capi-
tai but 10 draw the State into the COnfed-
eracy. How well he succeeded ID matter OF
history, and need not he touched upon here
This move on the part of Gen. Lee caused
q large portion Of our old aud tried troops
to pass into Maryland by way of the Chain
Bridge. This was panorama to the boys.
For full two days the dust-brown ranks of
1.-THE reins,ated) McClellans tried veterans
were passing the camp, and the contrast OF
the old troops in light marching order to
the new regiment will their huge knapsacks
and new uniforms was apparent to all.
So there was thinning out of luggage, a
reducing of the size of bundles, and an effort
to emulate the old soldier. During this
period for two days the regiment was kept
under arms and in line along the brow of
two or three hilocks that skirted the road
that led to the bridge.
1 have anticipated somewhat. On the
Monday following going into camp, as pre-
viously described, about one-half enough
teuts for the use of the regiment arrived, ana
the next day enough more were furnished, SO
that the regiment was again under shelter.
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Near Fort Ethan Allen, on the approach
TO the Chain Bridge, on quite an eminence.
the regiment, after a fashion. went into camp
without bayone,s that would fit, or ammuni-
ton, tents, baggage, cooking utensils. rations,
or anything save themselves and Austrian
muskets. This near a victorious enemy.
Who was laundering?
The writer's journal says: "Capt. Tar
button, of Harrisburg, reported the regiment
as weli-driled Dine-months men," If 80,
this, together with the fact that there was
pressing need for all the troops at the front
and the head officers had their attention
absorbed by the enemy, may account Tor the
rough usage the regiment received at the
oufstart
The camp was on rough ground that had
recently been cleared of timber, and afforded
no facilities whatever for drill. IL was diff
cult to form line even for dress-parade So
practice in the manual of arms was all that
was undertaken while the regiment lay near
Chain Bridge. it was in this camp that
we were for the first time formed in line of
battle. The near approach OF the enemy
made caution necessary, and but few days
passed before IT was necessary to discipline
anc try the mesIle of the new troops. Ii
was reported the enemy was near, and ar
order was given to fall in. By the majority
the order was promptly and heroicalIy
obeyed, but some, with bianched faces and
trembling knees, weakened under the ordeal
snd sought the rear from pure necessity.
Yet this camp was one Of instruction, and
the events witnessed by the new troops dad
far more practical value than q much longer
period away from the active scenes Of Wal
spent in drill would have had.