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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

over the top. She hung head down
ward near the top of the jar, and at first
would dart under the leaves when any
one approached. 1 could easily lift the
cover and slip a live fly into the jar
Then Judy would sit perfectly still
while the unsuspecting fly would be-
gin to crawl round and round the jar;
her forelegs were drawn tensei nearer
and nearer circles the fy-then, Just the
moment he is in the right spot, you see
a flash, and Judy, in the same position,
has the poor fly held fast in h pair of
arms edged with a row of tiny, sharp
points. Not a step has sha moved
just one grab with those powerful arms.
She never misses. Now that the fly is
caught, she proceeds to eat it, bite at
a time, very much as a squirrel eats.
She will take one bite and leisurely
chew it while she looks at You in a very
saucy manner, with her two big Cog
giles.
At last she became so tame that we
could push her around with our fingers
and she would not mind it, Then took
her out and tied a thread loosely around
her body between her forelegs and the
next pair. and "larieted" her out on a
begonia that sat in q window. She
would crawl the length of her string
al over the window and plants, catch
ing flies and bugs. She would now take
live flies out of our fingers. Sometimes
II she was not hungry she would strike
our fingers, but altogether she was very
"sweet tempered"
She would perch on my finger and
look at me, turning her head on the
| side in very cute way, and was also
very neat and clean, as she always
washed her hands" thoroughly after
her meals.
One evening | caught male mantis.
I thought he would make a nice
Punch" as put him in the jar with
Judy. What was my disgust in the
morning. to find that Judy was a can
EiDal. There she sat, looking very
well fed, and all that remained of Mr..
Mantis was his wings in the bottom of
the jar.
I kept Judy all one summer and grew
quite fond of her. All agreed that she
was quite the ugliest, cutest, oldest
pet they had ever seen, and most of
them stood back ready to run if she
proved dangerous.
At last one night Judy was perched
on the bottom Of the upper sash in
the window. when some one let the sash
down a little way. Foolish Judy chung
to it although her string was nearly
pulling her in two. There she staid al.
night, and in the morning | found her
dead. l was very sorry but winter
was coming on and she would have died
anyway.
The praying p1antis is a very useful
friend To the farmer, as it eats all sorts
of other harmful insects. 1t belongs
to the locust or grasshopper family, and
gets its name from the religious" or
praying position of its front legs. 1t
is quite common in tropical climates,
and in some sections of temperate re-
| gions.-American Agriculturist.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

from the ends of each piece, and use
screws ~ inches in length.
For the top of the bench use clear
pine planliing not less than IA inches
in thickness; this should be fitted close
ly together and fastened to the cross
pieces with stout screws.
Next, from an oak or ash plank a
piece should be cut as shown in Fig. 2.
This is for the wise Jaw; screw and
lever can be purchased at a hardware
store and fitted to it, and the whole at
ltached to the bench; but if this should
prove too much of an undertaking for
the youthful workman it will not be
difficult to get carpenter to put it in
place.
At the bottom of the jaw a sliding
piece with a series of holes for a peg
should be provided and held in place by
an iron pin.
From one of these sides of the bench a
piece should be cut ~ inches long and
four inches wide; this will serve as
the front of the drawer, which may be
made with half-inch pine, fastened to-
gether with glue and nails. 1t must be
arranged, of course, to slide in and out
on runners. Almost any shallow box
fastened to the front board may be used
for this purpose. An oval hole should
be made in the front for handle.
A planning stop with teeth on one side
can be purchased at hardware store
and tightly fitted into hole through
the ton of the bench When all is com
plete you will have convenient and
serviceable workbench, like that shown
IN the illustration.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Bears have an intense longing for
sweets, and that is why they will rob a
honey tree at any hazard. a man who
had been cutting wood in the forest was
resting at noon, when he happened to
catch sight of a bear abstracting honey
from n hollow tree. The man kept quiet
and watched the operation. The bees
were at home, and every time the bear
put in his paw and brought it out, drip
ping with honey, the insects swarmed
around him. The bear kept his eyes
shut and worked away industriously
until some of the bees must have found
a tender spot; at any rate, he suddenly
gave howl of mingled rage and pain,
and then scampered away as fast as his
legs could carry him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20
AGRICULTURAL HINTS
BAD ROADS EXPENSIVE.
Convincing Talk Between n Farmer
and a Money Lender.

ana Money Lender.
The following conversation between
Wisconsin farmer, in Calumet county,
and money-lender. not regular bank
er, but one of those men of means who
make out all of their own papers and
manage to get as much out of loan
as possible, including the highest notch
in the matter of interest, is not only of
interest to the friends of good roads,
but is very convincing.
Il have dropped in to collect the in
tcrest on that mortgage, Mr.. Williams"
remarked the bootleg banker.
I'm ready for you, but in order to be
ready l had to sell couple of COWS.
Here is something have been reading
with a good deal of interest. Look it
over while 1 get the money for you"
When Mr.. Williams returned, he
asked his neighbor how he liked the
article.
80, guess it's as good as any of the
good roads stuff they are printing these
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20
A Curious Piano PInyer.

A Swiss mechanic named Millardet,
who lived in the last century, made the
figure of n lady that could play the
piano. The figure was large, and the
motions were similar to those of live
piano player. 1t could play Is tunes,
and in every case the eyes would follow
the movements of the fingers on the
keys, the ressure of which produced
the notes
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20
QUEER INSECT PET.
Praying Mnntis Trained by Farm
er's bright Daughter.

The praying mantis is very odd and
interesting pet for the farmers daugh-
ter, and she may without much trouble
capture one. l have had several, but
will only tell you of one. Her name
was Judy. 1 caught her on an old
marker in the garden. With the aid of
loop of grass l soon had her safe in
the house in an empty glass fruit jar.
1t is not best to attempt to capture one
with the fingers, for you might injure
it. Some people think they are poison
Gus, but 1 never had one offer to bite
me, though l have handled many.
At first Judy was very shy. put a
branch of honeysnckle in the jar and
tied a small piece of mosquito netting
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20
Hnd an Object in View.

Little Florence had an older sister,
but was constantly teasing for little
sister. One day mamma said to her:
"Why do you want little sister, Flor
ence?" Because" replied Florence,
earnestly, 81 want to make her mind
me,"-Youth's Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
WISHES AND WORK.

Said one little chick, with a funny little
squirm:
II wish l could find nice, fat worm"
Said another little chick. with a queer ut
tie shrug:
II wish l could find a nice, fat bug"
Said third little chick, with strange If
tie squeal:
Il wish ! could find some nice, yellow
meal"
Now, look here" said the mother. from
the green garden patch;
III you want any breakfast, you must get
up and scratch"
Toronto Globe,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

"Yes,' she said to the young man, II have
been present when you acted" Indeed"
81 think you were with an opera company.
Your voice is a tenor, isn't it?' No" he
answered, II guess you are thinking about
my salary. w ashington Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

"Er good many folks" said Uncle Eben,
"scems ter go ter baseball game fob de
pleasure OBJ hyahin' dar own voices; and a
good many othuhs pears ter get up an
make speeches fob perzackly de same rea-
son. "-Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

An Unconscious Explanation. - First
Chappie-"I wonder now, Chollie, how the
donkey ever came to be used as the-er,
emblem of Stupidity Second Chappie
with yawn)-"Don't know, Pm sure, deah
BROOKLYN Lite.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Gas 1 understand il" said Mrs. Wilough-
by to her husband, "a pugilistic encounter
takes place between two men" That is
right" replied Mr.. Willoughby. Then
They should say he 'betters' him. ''-Lotis-
vile Courier ournal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

'Why do you remain all by yourself on
that side of the rack" said the cane to the
umbrella. Don't you like company"
ooh, yes" replied the umbrella, Il like
company well enough, but custom seems t.
have ordained that | should be loan
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20
No-To-Bac for Fiftv Cents.

Over 400, 00Ocu Why not let n To Bac
regulate or remove your desire tor tobacco?
Saves money, makes health and manhood.
Cure guaranteed, soc and 81 90. all druggists
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Our old clothes have lost us some friends,
but not so many as our opinions about our
neighbors.-Ram's Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

There are some people who never feel rich
except when they are giving something
away-Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

A prominent dairy journal states
that "if tuberculosis is a germ disease,
as all authorities have come to accept,
then it cannot be hereditary"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Not to be provoked is best; but, if moved,
never correct till the fu1ne is spent; for
every, stroke our fury strikes is sure to hit
ourselves at last.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

1t is funny, when it is known how little
good it does, to see hoo many babies are
named after rich relauives.-W ashington
Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Sow good services; sweet remembrance
will grow from them.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

If stiff and sore, st. Jacobs Oil will cure
you. Won't lose a day. The cure is sure
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

We paint Love as a child when he should
SIT as a giant among his clouds, the great
disturbing spirit of the world. - n. Y.
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Boys who are always waiting for the high
est wages are generally out OF job.-NasA-
ington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

As you chew tobacco for pleasure, use
Star. 1t is not only the best, but the most
lasting, and therefore the cheapest.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Some people are proud because they once
had lot of money and squandered it,
Washington Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

The pain of sciatica is cruel The cur
by st, Jacobs Oil is sure. 1t penetrates
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Juliet--"Did you ever study the stars %
connective undcrstudied them. '-Yo on
kers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Just try Zoe box of Cascarcts candy ca
thartic, finest liverand bowel regulator made.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

After physicians had given me up, ! was
saved by Piso's Cure.-Ralph Erieg, VIII
Transport, Pa. Nov. y. 1898.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

When a rich mans boys don't succeed
people always enjoy it.-Washington Dem
ocrat,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

A good laugh is like sunshine to the soul.
N. y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Do brides put a piece of their wedding
cake under their pillow to dream on?E
Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

When bilious or costive eat a Cascaret,
candy cathartic, cure guaranteed. l0c, 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

Slipped and fell; bad sprain. Never
mind. st. Jacobs Oil will cure it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

A pair of scissors is always lost.-Atchison
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20

times. I don't take any stock in any
of it. The roads are good enough for
me. 1 don't want to be called upon
to help make them any better
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-05-20
Turnips Hurt Milk Flavor.

]. A. WATROUS.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
RELIGIOUS SOrBs

Seun9 CIo&n<
Granbury, Texas. Septene'.
Baptists closed a series a. :.
meetings on Wednesday. bspt,,;s'
a result. Rev. Newbncugh 3
county ably assisted in the ms...
EPworth League Rally a \.
Fulshear, Texas, Septemh..
league rally Friday night - !.
with Rev. 3. J. Guess a. ~
ticer.
The programme was sorners,
but OF an elegant selection. r,,S'
talk by the pastor. song nv ~
an earnest prayer by DR. Hays..
solo by Miss Mamie Pattison s
son There were several infe,ss
peFs read by the delegates MA
the meeting at Brenham. The x,
was read by Miss johnson ~ "
shire league, second and fMrs
were read by Miss Pauline Rncssk
Mrs. Richardson Of the FulshSsrt
\ quartette was sung by NflSS;
CLEFT ard Mamie PattIson. NS-s
Hubbard and John Adams 81 NJ
son league. A talk by DR.. H
president of the Fulshear ~
short talk by Willis Jones. ~ =
OF the Patterson league.
Then after all had TONED i,
When the Roll Is Called IL
the heredicttou was pronouncsd /
3. J. Guess, and all returrs.d
high spirits, feeling that tkey I,
benefited by that meeting.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
HYNENEAL.

OUTHERN-ALSCP- Holland. Texas
| September l.-lDr 9. w Southern mar
risd Miss Matte z; Alsup a. rs p m,
Loha Wilson officiating.
SMITH LOWE-Pearsall. Texas. SEN
TENDER mir. Guy Smith OF Cctulla aud
Miss Mary Lowe OF ths place we're rlar-
ried TO-DAY at the residence Of the brides
parents.
foUNG-TI PToN-wharton, Texas, Sep
tember a-Last Thursday, I'm the pres
ence OF a few intimate friends. Mr.. I
G. Young, a prominent merchant OF this
place, welded Mrs. r. Z. Upton. late Of
Mississippi, Rev. w r. Campbell Off
chatting.
suLLIVAN-THU MISUNDERSTANDING. Tex.
September AT the residence Of the
brides father In the vicinity OF Lee5ville
YESTERDAY evening. Mr.. j. Marlin Still
van and Miss Lucy Thurman were married
In the presence OF large assemnIase OF
people Rev j 7 Graham officiating.
sCHMIFz- RoY.-Sherman. Texas. Sep
TENDER AT 8 O'Clock this afternoon
Fritz Schnitz ard Miss Caroline Esfeiic
Roy. both members Of the North TsTss
Fe'IlAte COLLEGE faculty were united In
marriage in the college reception parlors
BISHOP Joseph Kew officiating. No cards
were issued, ami Only the members OF the
college family were present
SHARP CARTwRIGHT-San Augustine
Texas. September Married. this even
lEg az 30 o'clock at the Methodist church
Miss Ella Cartwright 70 W. c. harp. kev.
J. 3. Turreuttre officiating The b-iGc Ia
the daushser o, Mr.. Columbus Cartwright,
oae OF the mos. prominent and wealthy
citlzens OF this county The gruota is a
rising young business man the son Of the
postmaster. The bride and groom are 10th
descendants OK the Oldest settlers and most
rromireni and respectable families in
Eastern Texas. The grandparents Of the
contracting parties came to this county in
the 21s.
WILSOS-BURkE-Bee Texas Sen
semoer Sat the residence OF the brides
father. in this city, yesterday morning at
go ocsock, MIR. John Wilson and Miss
cara Burke were united In marriage by
judge Felix J. Hart The wedding was a
ouset AFFAIR, only few irxlmate frteuIs
ana Immediate reiliiyes OF the cottract-
rag Parties being present. After the cere
nlohy they were escorted to the Arkansas
Pass depot, where they boarded tha IA
o'cscck tram for an extensive bridal tour
IN the North and East, Both these young
peops are natives az this city ana mem.
ocrs 81 the first families In the e-aI,rsv
The grooE Is chief deputy sheriff ana 4
young man Of pleasing address ara !,
leader N society. The bride is a daughter
OF Captain Fat Burke a large ranchnan
an an old settler Of this county. Nauy
gocd wishes follow the happy couple az
they enter upon the sea of welded bliss.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06

A Sdrse number er ths leaders, % r.u!tus
So@tty nee Tuesday AZ the resbienct d (,
fhQn- W b. walker ard organized the
Et"4AH social eti1b. Weekly meetings win
~ ha,a at the residence Ut uhs n1ta1bers
tns opJecE OK the clHa nstag 10 promote
closer social intercourse AMONG tke nor, .
Gers Msi To c2lee part IN ai7y nlave thag
wa redoand 10 social baneht- The asf
g ne Alers glar@ntaea thnt L. series oe
9ensntfut social evsnts a walt TAG nnsln-
Beers and thetr friends
Alriataay afteFroen, August af sacty-
tAfeg % the descendants cf Clels M-fls .
fey, Sr.. met at the rsagdsac-s of h5s Jle'rr
teF, Slrs- X D. Keith IN thfs eftv 10
Celebrate his T7th birthday. Ne Mfj.f.
ffey VIA completely taken by surp-fgA IL
ne lls,i not heard % tha intended Etthsr-
-.k inere were present Capsatn X %
heith, wife AMI three Daughters. q "
AetfaIHy anil wire, Charles " Mef;ayssr
vic AMI FIVE children Dtfs Wrt}nffng
~ VIE and six daughters. T, r. Il arrfs
". -. keith, wife ard three tIaux rters.
g a. Williams, Wife au,i Ave eh4igrs7.
Y y t'arSohS, wife and four children. ard
= Keith anst wife, II was O. fsappy o,-na.
ssoyl Af1d was enbayei BY ali. Mr.. NJ.
tIaHey renlnrked chat his emrniiy hai
Sr9Pia wnat since be moved 10 T-aras
t y years ago nj which ttns Mrs,
kettn was babe three rnonfhs on e1tfs
Metiaffey. sr-, WAS bern August n lam
iG ttrcleville, Ohio. In 1876 the eaualTy
imn.-Vst 70 MICHIGAN. then G. territory. IN
lsdo ne CAME 20 Texas. where h4 rer-19f-a,1
tFo years He returned 10 Michtran IN
ISll. where ne was married. and the next
year caTHe 20 TEXAS 20 stay With III.
family Ae unoved 20 Lgllar IN 1879 and has
nNlde this place HIS hg1ie slnce then.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06
METEOROLOGICAL.

PARSoNs-Colresn Texas. septeu.
: Der 4--Nrs- John Parsons d.ed near ne
yesterday. aged about - years. leaving !
1ssstt'i alslstld AMI three llttie chilSrsr,
she had been sufferer FOR more than !
year.
ERhARn- Eastror, Texas, Augrns, " -
Died TIA l'ast-or. AuFrst a. little Louis
sanders Irlntd. Mart son Of Mir. al
Mr.. Len,s u. Erhsrd. AGED "A nsoaths
ard days A city tail OF frenis n eve
with the PARENTS IN their sad loss.
MCCS--Esastrcl. Texas. Aur,ss, q
lis. Nary NJ l)ew, wife CO Mr.. w l.. Me-
DOW. died at his farm resideur1 on
Alum creek Thursday evening, August ss
The funeral ccepfrei AZ Alum creek gave
sarl ves,er'iay, its,. jewell Howard or
-Waxahachie. Texas. September
f--N2otsin II. II. Dunn. who came here
IN 1865 from Arkansas, died TO-DAY. Can
IAN puun accumulated large estate be-
tore hs retired from business. he has
been siek for q little over tvs YEAR, sua
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06

"Nevassl." presented ty Local talent TIT.
we eis for the brnef. Of The ars tasls ea,
was grc'tt s.eceas, araiac ally and oeucr-
vita.
Nss Hattie Van C;agkm 20 Lulinr 4.
visiting Afls. Eer.Mle jaEE8 tHLs week.
Ion W II, Sayers AMI wife have heen
srssWhTg -5sle tine at SeahrJok erJoylae
rhi4 week 30 cl1@t the big aEal w1rh RI T..
kckeract, seiiag hrs arEereat N the A.
. NJ ralnca 20 Nj EcEerrot. He VII re-
tnrn 70 saabr0ok.
Rev. P.seen viii b. CTR A pcotractsd
meeting A. the large tsbernacts erected
VI the 1r~r air neNr the Methodist church
1t : IsxhteG BY e,cctricity.
Nt. Otto p. Eraeger Of San Autonln
snent several days. In Gonzales the past
week
M. W. ~ Ncheruot Is home a;ts- a
few days "a Galveston
Mr.. J ". Eokerc1r OF Alpine has been
Ia G1nzales for a week
Nj j. =. Houston has returned from
h. ranch AZ Mlttprf
e T. Alternately and Tom D. Jones have
been fishing and hunting This week on
Peaclr Cresk
Nvs w Fl Bc7rhe ami ltttis son VIII
Spend variation with Mrs. Bo9cha's moth
er- MIRA s. r Ragsdale
Mrs susie Rmgler1 OF Austin visited her
nster. Mr., B1uthe. this week
Mrs s. p. Halssiale OF HAlsetsville az
Ter plea sa,nt Visit 70 Gonzales, has gona
Mr. w. n. Fizgerald the druggs-, I.
Mr.. g. G. Llttieheld OF I.iistvltte was in
Gonzales THURSDAY.
Professor W P Harms spent Friday at
the Hub.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1897-09-06

N'as'@s Faun'e Carter prd rArz,e VILE,
gave an entertainment for the oenefit :,
TIE htAHcoEati ch'.feh, whsch wass quite \
success the net proceeds being about 600
Mrs j L. storey. who spent the sum-
-, 1T ~ eba- No. has returned 20 thegr
Mrs. Bertha Wagner u Haletsville "a
Visiting In the city as the guest Of Mrs
Louis HalhH
Mrs 4. i storey ana family who
spg9t tn9 last u~euth In Corpus Chrsti.
eLring tst abssaca Oi Mr. Storey al Buf.
lao " v. have returned home.
Miss Maggie Kelley let's last week fa-
NIssin. where she VIII enter 81; Mnry's
colifec for tern.
lasl week with friends IN LulIng
Mrs Coslsy OF Fort Worth was Visiting
Mss X. Wilson last week
Judge r. VI. Rorar. visited Austin last
Hrlgt'Siay and was ahSent a couple Of
Miss Jen1se Mackcy Of San Marcos .,o,,
ias' Netk y the city with gha family az
Mr. h, d, Flowers.
=. Mr. W II. Firker visited Austin las,
aussHay ard Wednesday on legal bust
Mss Lille STEPHENS and pcaola Iack,o,
q Gonzales sDent laat week Si-ltinr fi,e
tanilly OF Nr. b NJ Wan IN the etty
Mr, sanders hite Of Aust.n an OH
,.ocknart citizen. rassed through town
lass week on vsss' to Gonzales
Mr, ~, W, Htf'in has returned from,
., tH,his where re reccrtly went 10 re-
p,ssfsn his stock o. faerchanylisc.
psa. -isin Hedemau, who died In New
pfauidets Sunday was bnrlei Ia ,hN
LuckhaT- oty cemetery on MONDAY
Torn Unto Mr.. and Mrs. Edward R,s.
august y son.