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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
POULTRY FUMIGATOR.

live Goals is placed in the lower COM
partment. handful of tobacco leaves or
stems placed on them and the door
closed. A few holes should be bored in
the floor near the bottom to admit air.
sliding door on the back of box (not
shown in the cut) is so constructed that
when opened for the purpose of insert
ing or taking out the fowl, it closes the
hole which admits the ssaoke from be-
low, and when closed after putting in
another fowl the hole is opened and adj
mits the smoke. This smoker can be
used to great advantage when large
number of hens are sitting. Another
use to which such box may be put is
for Kidding house plants of the green
aphis and in that case one side of the
box may have pane of glass inserted,
so that the operator can tell when
enough smoke has been admitted
Farm and Home.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
RESCUED DEER,
Twenty-Four of the Animals Hem
med In by the Ice.

med In by the Ice.
Mans relation to the wild creatures
of the world is in the present day so
commonly that of destroyer that it is
pleasant to read of case in which men
assumed the character of rescuers. and
sn which the rescued were not unappre-
ciative of the kindness shown them.
An April of the present year two gen
tlemen of Bismarck. n. D., discovered
"a deer hemmed in by the ice and wa
ter above Bismarck. They were in a
clump of bushes, shut in by the ice,
neck-deep in water, and had become so
thoroughly chilled that they had no
power to save themselves.
The two men went to the spot in a
skiff and cut a passage through the
ice, but even then they had to drive
the deer along and compel them to
swim ashore. The poor creatures were
nearly chilled to death, and two of
them were quite helpless on reaching
land. These two We're taken to a barn
and thawed. They made no resistance
when carried in. and submitted to hay
ing their legs rubbed to restore the cir
culation.
Even when they could walk again
they seemed in no hurry to depart,
probably finding their warm quarters
more desirable than the icy water in
which they had so long stood. They
showed no distrust of their regcuers,
and were manifestly grateful for Tic
help they had received
Twelve other deer were found on
cake of ice, and it was necessary to
splash water on them to get them to
swim ashore. In all probability both
parties of deer would have persisted but
for the humane eXertions of the two
gentlemen.-Youth's Communion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
HELPFUL FARM NOTES.

Purchase bran and oil meal to feed
with the straw.
A good dairy COW is always hearty
eater and drinker.
The old-time grasses hold their own
against all newcomers.
The successful farmer now must be a
wideawake business man.
Plan to grow as far as possible all
of the grain grown on the farm.
When early pigs are wanted it is best
to depend upon matured sows.
The advantage in grinding feed de-
ponds largely upon how it is fed.
Do the most of the farm work with
good brood mares or growing colts.
When the hogs begin to bed close to-
gether is the time to look for lice.
During the winter comfort is an i'm
portant item in securing good gain.
Buying stock and then buying feed
to feed them rarely proves profitable.
A calf will never get over the effects
of being stunted during its first winter.
Farmers Union.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
SHUT-EYE TOWN,

30! hol there-all aboard for "Shut-Eye-
TOWN.!
The brakes are all up, the signals pulled
down;
How silvery and soft the conductors last
note,
As over the ear the sweet syllables float:
Bye-lo, bye-lo to Shut ye-Town."
Oh! a wonderful city is "shut-Eye-Town!'
Then haste in your dainty white travelling
gown;
No baskets of luncheon or wraps will you
need,
For this trains going through with light
ning-like speed.
Bye-lo, bye-lo to Shut Eye-Town."
Fairies and brownies are waiting us there,
Jewels and rainbows, and blossoms so rare,
Soft summer breezes, and bright singing
birds,
Friends with caresses and sweet, loving
words;
Bye-lo, bye-lo to Shut Eye Town"
Clara J. Denton, in Our Little ones.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

was in its contents."-Mrs. W. 7. DICKSON
stanford Eveleth ~ author of"Romsnee
OF the Provinces" Truro, N. S.
To show the prompt action of Dr. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral in severe cases, we print
a letter from c. J. Woodbridge, workman,
Tex, who writes
lone of my children had Group. One
night ! was startled by the childs hard
breathing, and on going to it found il
strangllng. 1t had nearly ceased to breathe.
Having part of bottle of DR.. Ayers
Cherry Pectoral in the house, 1 gave the
child three doses, at short intervals, and
anxiously waited results. From the mo-
mert the Pectoral was given the child's
breathing grew easier, and in a short time
it was sleeping quietly and breathing nat
urally. The child is alive and we'll today,
and do not hesitate to say that AyeT's
Cherry Pectoral saved its life."-C. T.
WOODBRIDGE, Workman, Tex.
These statements make argument IL,
favor of this remedy unnecessary. 1t In.
family medicine that no home should be
without. 1t is just as effcacious in bron-
chitis, asthma, whooping cough, and all
other varieties of coughs, as it is in group.
To put it within everyones reach, Dr.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral is now put up in
half size bottles, at half price-So cents.
Send for Ayers Curebook free and read
of other cures effected by DR.. Ayer'R
Cherry Pectoral. Address the ]. c. Aver
Co., Lowell, Mass.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

Mcdonald. a sister of the Mrs Bradford
with whom he finally lived, and whose
heir he now is.
In the Bradford family he became a
very great pet. He was especially the
favorite of Mr.. Bradford, upon whose
shoulder he would sit for hours in deep
thought. His conversation was never
of the hippant, chattering sort. He
would always speak when spoken to or
when occasion seemed TO make it neces-
sary, but he never talked, as most par
rots do. simply to hear his own voice.
He seemed very fond of Mr. Bradford,
and for weeks after that gentleman's
death he mourned
But after awhile he came to look upon
his sorrow philosophically and began
20 show as much attention to Mrs. Brad
ford as he had to her husband.
That Mrs. Bradford was extremely
fond of Polly is shown by the provision
she made for him in her will. The $4,000
is to be invested in mortgages by Mr..
George H. Pierce. who is made trustee
by the will, He is TO support the parrot
through the rest of his life. He is
groomcd. fed and bathed with all the
care of the most priced pet in the world.
He has all the palatable viands in the
market, such as polls eat. For instance.
he has a select assortment of crackers.
well picked nuts. seedless rasins and
cake.-N y. World
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
JOHNS FIRST BICYCLE.
An Absolutely True Story of n New
Jersey Dairy Farm.

Johnny Bakers father was opposed
to bicycles. Johnny lived out in the
country on big dairy farm, and longed
very much to possess bike" but his
father had been so annoyed by bad city
boys riding out to his place, stealing his
watermelOns and robbing his orchards,
that he had conceived bitter dislike
for wheels and wheelmen in general.
All Johnnys pleadings had utterly
failed to overcome his fathers preju-
dice.
One day Johnny's sick city cousin
came out to the farm on long visit for
the benefit of his health and brought
his bicycle with him. Johnny was de-
lighted, and Immediately took advan-
tage of the long-sought opportunity to
learn to ride. AS the weeks went by his
cousins health improved very slowly,
thus Johnny got a chance to ride the
wheel a great deal himself, and in a
short time became quite proficient in
its use. But finally his uncle came 70
take his cousin home. and Johnny felt
very blue when he considered that it
would be long time before he would
again have the opportunity to engage
in the eXhilarating pastime.
The morning his cousin was to go
home Johnny got up bright and early,
so as TO take one long last ride. Hur-
rying out to the barn to turn the cattle
out to pasture, he found his father
there before him in a very angry frame
of mind; and no wonder, for some
enemy had broken into the stable and
barn during the night and wrecked the
wagon, five sets of harness, a buggy.
and everything else he could get his
malicious hands onto. Further exam
ination revealed the fact that three of
the best COWS on the place. valued at
$50 apiece, were dying from poison,
and paris green in great quantities was
found in the managers mixed with bran.
Well, Johnny's father finally man.
aged to harness up the team and start
for the city with the milk
Some time after his father had left
and while Johnny was preparing to
take his ride those employed about the
dairy began to clean the empty cans. as
was customary each morning. On TAX
ing off the strainers they were horror
stricken to find paris green beneath. AT
once the awful truth flashed through
their minds-the milk had been pois-
oned. All of the customers were in
deadly peril. and must be warned at
once. Perhaps some were already dead
But how to warn them-there was the
rub. There wasn't another horse on the
place, and every minute was precious.
1t was while the household was in
this terror-stricken condition that
Johnny entered to get his trousers
guards. Now, Johnny was only Il
years old, but he fully realized the
terrible situation. and almost before
the folks knew what he was about he
had run from the house, mounted his
wheel, and was flying down the road in
the direction of the city.
Faster, faster he rode up hill and
down, over the level stretches and
through the sand, just as hard and fast
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
ON THE WAITER.
Why His Customer Couldn't Eat the
Soup.


Soup.
A certain literary German whose manner
of speaking was extremely deliberate, and
who disappToved of impetuoslty of any sort
and under any circumstances, had an anus
ing experience in restaurant one day.
He was a well-known figure among the
patrons of this particular establishment as
he seldom dined anywhere else, and he was
generally served by waiter who had be-
come used to his way of speaking; but one
day a new waiter took his order and brought
his soup.
81 cannot eat this SOUP" said the gentle
man, slowly, not looking up from his plate.
The man seized the soup plate before the
customer could finish the sentence, and van
ished with it.
He reappeared in moment with another
supply of the same soup, which he placed
before the gentleman, and then stood re-
garding him with an anxious face, wonder.
ing what could be the reason for the soup
remaining untouched.
81 cannot eat this soup" again slowly re-
marked the literary man.
"Why not, sir? What is the natter
stammered the unhappy waiter, who had
been told he was serving an important per
son.
Il cannot eat this soup said the literary
genius, calmly, for the third time, because
| have not as yet been provided with a
spoonl" - Northwestern Christian Advo
cate.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

as his sturdy little legs could push the
pedals, and with one thought upper
most in his mind-to reach his father
before he had served a single customer
Johnny had often been over the route
with Barker, ST., so he knew just which
customer would be served first.
How the people paused on their way
to work that morning to see the hatless
little chap pound madly over the rough
cobblestones. But johnny saw none
of their amazement, did not even see
the big policeman who shouted to him
to stop-a mist swan before his eyes
and his heart beat so loud he could hear
nothing else. With his eyes glued to
the front wheel, he tore fiercely around
the corners, regardless of the danger he
exposed himself to by collision.
The sweat poured from every portion
of his small anatomy, and his face was
red as flannel, as he madly rode into the
street where lived the first customer to
be served. At breakneck speed he tore
up that narrow thoroughfare and al
most shouted aloud with Joy. exhaust
ed as he was. when he saw his fathers
wagon standing in front of the house.
The customer was about to take the
milk in the house, when Johnny dashed
up and half fell, half staggered off the
wheel.
After it was all over, and Johnny had
recovered from his fearful strain, the
first words he said were these: Say,
papa, I'd been too late if she hadn't
been a good one and geared to 70, and
oh, pop, it's dandy, and I'd like to have
one like it. Can't l, pop?"
As you may suppose, Barker, ST., came
to the conclusion that Johnny had well
earned : bicycle, and it wasn't many
days before he had one-a nice, new,
up-to-date racer; and his father was one
day heard to proudly remark that his
Johnny was the best rider in all the
country round. If I were to give
Johnny's real name, some Of you boys
and girls would be surprised, for to-
day he is one of the best-known long
distance riders in America.-A. Sui.
terthwaite, in Chicago Inter Ocean.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
FARM AND GARDEN.
SOME TIMELY HINTS.
Make EARLY Preparations for the
SnrinE Chicken Crop.

Make EARLY Preparations for the
Spring Chicken Crop.
1t is not too soon to begin to think
about the chicken crop of the coming
year. 1t is well to have plans perfected
for getting the chicks started as early
as possible. III
1t is a good rule to set hens as sooheNs
they are ready to take on the care Cha
brood, and if there are some pretty ord
hens on the place that have been kept
in good condition, they will begin to
think about sitting soon after the days
begin to get warm.
Have warm and snug place in which
to make the nest for the early sitter, and
when she gets broody allow her to sit a
few days in the place of her choosing,
and then move her some evening to the
place you have prepared and she will
take kindly to the change as the eggs
attract her to the new home.
When the chicks come off do not al
low them to be taken out of doors, but
keep them in some warm place where
they will have light and sunshine if pos
blblCs anu ICtb llCill ali Cub BOSSl-
bly, eat. This heavy feeding will keep
them quiet ans cause them to spend
most of their time under the hen, if they
are at all cold, and they will grow won
derfully. =
Getting chickens out early gives
spring chickens early in the season and
there is no meat food that is more
healthful and delicious.
The farmer who does not have spring
chickens early is missing delicacy that
the dweller in the city pays high
price for, while the farmer gets it at the
cost of ordinary poultry.
Early Matched pullets are the ones
that lay early in the fall when the older
members of the flock are moulting and
eggs bring a good price.
Don't forget the spring chickens nor
fail to prepare to get them out carly
Farmers Voice.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
Care OF Farm indictments.

Far more waste of farm implements
is due to rust and disuse than is the
wear ard tear of them while some one
is working with them. They are too
often left exposed for weeks and
months during the worst weather in
the year, and thus treated will not last
one-third as long, as they should not be
fit to use any of the time. A con-
venient Toulouse near enough to the
barns to be always easily accessible,
yet not near enough to be in danger
from fires, will pay better than almost
any other investment ON most farms
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
"THAT TERROR of MOTHERS.''
How it was overcome by a
Nova SCotian mother


OF all the evils that attack children
scarcely any other is more dreaded than
Group. 1t so often comes in the night
The danger is so great. The climax is so
sudden. 1t is no wonder that Mrs. w. !.
Dickson DIETER known under her pen
name of Stanford Eveleth,") calls it "the
terror of mothers" Nor is it any wonder
that she writes in terms of praise and
gratitude for the relief which she has
found both from her own anxieties, and
for her children's ailments, in DR.. ]. c.
Ayers Cherry Pectoral. 1t would be i'm
possible to better state the value of this
remedy than is done in Mrs. Dickson S
letter, which is as follows:
Memory does not recall the time when
DR.. Ayers Cherry Pectoral was not used in
our family for throat and lung troubles ),
and the number of empty Cherry Pectoral
bottles collected during the season, told
where relief had been sought. This
medicine was in such constant use in
my fathers family, that when I had a
home of my own, and had childish
ailments to attend to, it still proved
efficacions. That terror of mothers-the
startling, croupy cough-never alarmed
me, SO long as I ha6 a bottle of Ayers
Cherry Pectora1 in the house to supple
ment the hot-water bath. When suffering
with whooping cough, in its worst form
and articulation was impossible on account
OF the choking, my children would point
and gesticulate toward the bottle; for
experience had taught them that relief
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
Hrs Meditatfoma.

Soon after Singleton's first baby was born
Mrs. Singleton went upstairs one evening
and entered the room where her darling
lay asleep. There she. found her husband
earnestly at the child. AS she stood still for
z moment touched by the sight, the tears
filled her eyes and she thought:
oh, how dearly Charles loves that boy
Her arms stole softly around his neck as
she rubbed her cheek caressingly against
his shoulder Singleton started slightly at
the touch. Darling" he said dreamily,
volclng, his thoughts, cit is incomprehensible
to me how they can get up such crib as
that for S2.502N. Y. journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
POULTRY FUMIGATOR.
How to XIII Lice by the JudiciOus Use
of Tobacco Smoke.

Tobacco smoke is death to lice. 1t is
also death to the fowls if confined until
the smoke is thick enough to kill the
lice. A fumigator may be made to ex-
clude the head and in which lice may be
smoked to death. 1t is made in two
compartments. The upper one for the
fowl has a hole cut in one side for the
fowls head, and one in the floor to ad-
NIT the smoke from below. A pan of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
PARROT CAPITALIST.
This bird Has Four Thousand Dol
lars in u Boston Bank.

A poll parrot with bank account of
$4,000 lives in luxury at the Hotel Glad
stone, RoXbury, Boston. The $4,000 is a
legacy left him by Mrs. Mary D. Brad
ford, his late mistress. The income is
TO give him all the health, comfort and
,delicacies pretty poll might wish.
He is a very interesting bird, with all
the education and refinement that a
long life in Boston can give. He came
from Brazil some 25 years ago, an ig-
norant, though beautiful, fellow, and
since then he has never been outside of
the Hub. His first home was with Mrs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

Although the diplomatic ENHANCEMENT
with Spain over Cuba to GONE extent in
iuencing the stock market, Wall street ex-
less serious complication with other mala-
dies may be expected to follow an attack of
biliousness which is not checked at the out
set. The most effectual means to this end is
Hostetter's Stomach Bitters, an admirable
remedy, moreover, for dyspepsia, malaria,
kidney trouble, constipation and nervous.
ness
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
A Golden Era

is the title of an illustrated pamphlet issued
by the general passenger department of the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway Oh
mining in Colorado, California and other
Western States.
Klondyke is an illustrated folder about
Alaska and its gold mines, with rates OF
and what to expect after arrival. Both
publications may be had free of expense BY
sending four az cents in stamps to pay;
postage to Geo H. Heafford, General Pas.-
senger Agent, Chicago, Ill.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
Tit for Tat.

80 you want my daughter?"
81 do
Have you any money!"
"a little. How high do you quote
herr"
Then they glared at each other in ST
lence for a minute, and as if by mutual
consent, all reference to financial mat
tiers was eliminated from their con-
versation after that.-Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

"What is an avcrage?" asked the teacher
The class seemed to be posed, but little
girl held out her hand eagerly: please
it's what a hen lays her eggs on" Bewilder
ment followed, but the mite was justified
by the lesson-book, in which was written:
The hen lays 200 eggs year on an aver
age. "-London Figaro.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
The Modern Way

Commends itself to the well-informed, to do
pleasantly and effectually what was former
ly done in the crudest manner and disagree
ably as well. To cleanse the system and
break up colds, headaches, and fevers with
out unpleasant after effects, use the de-
lightful liquid laxative remedy, Syrup OF
Figs. Made by California Fig Syrup Co.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

'T'd like your candid opinion of this new
novel" she said to the young man who
talks literature great deal. care you sure
you want my candid opinion?" yes. wish
to know exactly what you think of it with
to be downright honest with you, think ii
is one of the greatest books whose advertise.
ments have ever read. "-Washingto Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
Coughing Leads to Consumption.

Kemp's Balsam will stop the cough at
once. Go to your druggist to-day and get a
sample bottle free. Large bottles, SO cents
and Sl.00 Go at once; delays are dangerous
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

Mrs. White-Does your daughter speak
French fuently now?
Mrs. Brown-Well. she speaks something
fuently, and it doesn't sound at all like Eng
fish, so perhaps it may be French.-Somer-
Vile Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

1t is always safe to take it for granted
that, as yourself, so others are trying to dc
their best: Shortening is no sign of short
Wiling; Sweetness is never whipped in
j. +. w. Ware.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

Frankly Answered. - what do you
think" said the young political economist,
sis the most difficult problem that social
conditions in this country present." Sena-
tor Sorghum put his hands behind his back,
looked at the ceiling, and then replied
Getting elected. Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
Her Bathing Suit.

The summer girls bathing suit is packed
carefully away III camphor, just as if mod
crate hungry moth would find it sufficient
for meal.-SomerviIle journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

How near must a person live to me to be
my neighbor? Every person is near to you
whom you can bless. He is the nearest
whom you can bless most.-William Ellery
Charming.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20
Not Up to Date.

"I never have loved before" he said, pas
sionately.
Dear mel" she exclaimed. "And you're
almost 81, two. How your education Inns
been neglected, hasn't it?"-Chicago Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

The real clever women put sausage in
the stuffing they put inAl lie a turkey. When
a poor cook roasts turkey, it tastes like a
chip that has had an onion rubbed over it,
.Atchison Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

The colder the weather the faster the
coal in the cellar seems to melt.-Chicago
Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

Fits stopped free and permanently cured
No fits after first days use of DR.. Hines
Great Nerve Restorer. Free So trial bottle &
treatise. DR.. Kline. 933 Arch St, Phla, Pa
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-01-20

For Whooping Cough Piso's Cure is a
successful remedy-M. P. Dieter, 81 Throop
Ave, Brooklyn, N. Y, Nov IA, '94