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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
FIRING CUBAN CROPS.
Strategy Employed by the In
surgents for Destroying Sugar
Cane Fields.

Prof. Marshall, who is head instruct
or OF chemistry at the University of
Pennsylvania, in the course of a recent
lecture on the action of phosphorus,
read some extracts from letter he had
received from Cuba, which told of a
novel use the insurgents mad made of
tins chemical. In the summer of 1896
the writer of the letter had lived in
a province where the raising of sugar
was the principal industry. The crop
was just ready for harvesting, when
the Spanish soldiers took possession of
the district and proclaimed martial
law. The fields throughout the dis
trict were covered with ripe sugar
cane, which is very infammable.
Despite the presence of the soldiers
the insurgents managed to fire several
fields. The force of sentries was
doubled, but although the insurgents
were seen the fires became more fire.
quent. II was concluded that the firing
was being done by strategy, and all
suspicious characters were thereafter
forced to give an account of them
basket, who was in the habit of PASS.
ing the lines regularly, was stopped
several times, but nothing more suspI-
cious than rolls of butter were found
upon him. 1t was noticed, however.
that the fires always followed in the
wake of this farmer, and a spy was de-
tailed 10 follow him one day. Unaware
of his surveillance, the suspect stopped
Mt sugar field and threw several of
his rolls of butter among the cane. He
was at once arrested and confessed tn
the burning Of the fields. 1t seemed that
each Of these rolls ot butter contained
a quantity of phosphorus, which, as IS
well known, ignites spontaneously
when exposed to the air. The heat of
The sun would melt the butter and eyl
pose the phosphorus. The length of
lime it took to melt the butter allowed
The incendary to get out of the neigh
oorhood before the flames broke out
Philadelphia Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

Do you want a good farm, where you can
work outdoors in your shirt sleeves for ten
months in the year, and where your stool;
can forage for itself all the year round? Ii
SO, write to p Sid Jones, Passenger Agent
birmingham, Ala, or DR.. r. B. Crawford,
Travelling Passenger Agent, Rookery
Building, Chicago, III.
Do you want to go down and look at some
Of the Garden Spots of this country? The
Louisville & Nashville Railroad provides the
way and the opportunity on the first and
third Tuesday Of each month with excur-
sions at only two dollars over one fare, for
round trip tickets. Write Mr.. c. P. At.
more, General Passenger Agent, Louisville
Ky, for particulars.
Do you want to read about them before
going? Then send ten cents in silver or
postage stamps for a copy OF Garden
Spots" to Mr. Atmore.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
SONG BIRDS PROTECTED.
Varieties of SOnEsters That Are
Saved from Slaughter by
the Law.

John \. Culyer, the secretary of the
tree planting association of New York
city, who is much interested in the
preservation of song birds, says:
1T seems an appropriate time to cali
the attention of the people, particularly
those who dwell within the precincts
of the enlarged city, to the provisions
contained N the new charter, section
1,493, title !, chapter 81, for the protec-
ton Of the song birds. The intentionof
the law is clearly defined, to guard
these welcome visitors against inter-
ference of any kind, under penalties
which make the killing, manning or
trapping of our feathered songsters
a serious matter to the thougbtless yio-
lator of the law.
amy bird Of song is protected, but
these are especially enumerated-the
linnet, blue bird, yellow-hammer, yell
low bird, thrush, woodpecker, catbird,
peewee. swallow, martin, blue jay, ORR
ole, kildee, snowbird, grassbird, gros-
beck, phoebe-bird, humming- bird
blackbird, wren, robin, meadow lark
and starting. Many of these birds may
be found here, or in nearby territories,
some time during the season. and in re-
spouse to any expression of soiias&uSc-
for their welfare develop a wonderful
trustfulness in man.
Birds are full of curiosity, toe, and
this, added to the desire for food, leads
them to venture among our more arti-
hclal surroundings, provided the friend
~ shelter of tree, mass Of shrub
berry, or some more formal birdhouse
or convenient nook in an outbuilding
Is at hand. If food and water are placed
where they eau get them the birds are
inclined to remain in or come often
TO the neighborhood. OF this acquired
tractableness one should read again
'Ihoreau's Experiences in the Woods
of Walden
The tree planting association be-
lleves that were there no other reason
for planting street trees than that of
affording shelter for our song birds
1t would be a sufficient one. The dis
turbance of nests and the rbbing of
birds eggs are naturally included in the
interdctions of the law referred to.
Those of our citizens who have conn
try places should provide for birds shell
ter within their estates. There are
many varieties of shrubs and small trees
available for this purposes. list will
be furnished, if desired, by this associa-
ton. If these shrubs were more pen-
orally planted our birds and smaller
wild animals would greatly increase in
numbers, especially if during the year
the lawless pothunter is kept under
needed surveillance.
"The sympathies and interests of the
children should be cultivated in behalf
of the birds. The too-prevalent and
quite formidable beanshooter and other
weapons Of destruction in the hands of
the small boy should be discouraged,
and the study of birds, their habits,
etc, inculcated. For some reason the
destruction of life seems to have "a
strange fascination for the small boy.
The interest of this association is
the same as that of every lover of the
song bird, whose morning carol re-
minds him of youth and of woods and
green fields. N. Y. Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

viz uIoVdSt UISd pUtdItU.
"That was six months ago and there ha,
been no return of the disease. The cure
was effectual and permanent and | feel
satisfied that no other medicine could have
produced so marvellous a result. We feel
rejoiced over the restoration of our son, and
cannot help but feel that Dr. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People are the most remark
able medicine on the market"
No discovery of modern times has proved
such blessing to mankind as Dr. Williams
Pink Pills for Pale People. Acting direct
body, regulating the functions, they restore
the strength and health in the exhausted pa.
tent when every effort of the physician
proves unavailing.
These pills are sold in boxes at so cents a
box or six boxes for 81 So and may be had of
all druggists, or direct by mail from Dr. Will
Hams Medicine Co., Schenectady, N. Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
4 Matinee In HnSana.

A curious custom at the Havana thea
tiers is the throwing of doves at the
performers by the audience. The birds
have their feet tied with ribbons, and
the people have become so dextrous
in tossing them that they go straight
to the person for whom they are de-
signed So great is the destituton there
now that rich people are passing into
the theater with these tokens to be-
stow upon their favorite artists, are
frequently entreated by the starving
populace, who crowd around the doors,
10 give the birds to them for food for
the sick ones at home.-Cincinnati En-
suirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
Phenomena of Sensation.

We refer a sensation at once to its
source in the finger-t:ps or the ear or
The nose, or wherever il may be, and SO
expert have we become in recognizing
he source that we localize the sensa-
ion itself there, thinking of the sensa-
zion of touch as being in the skin of
he finger instead of in the brain, where
i actually is. Hence he who has lost
finger refers directly to the absent
member any irritation cf the nerve that
!ormerly connected with it. and can
lcarcely believe that it is not in its old
,lace. This phenomenon is familiar
enough and many are the superstitions
% which it has given rise.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

molested in any way. Everything was
sdspiciously calm. Beyond few side
long chances in the direction of our
horses little attention was paid to our
departure. We proceeded, however
along the winding mountain trails with
some trepidation.
I'VE were pressing through a mar
row defile, when, without the slight
est warning, score of heav-
lily armed Mexicans popped up
directly in front of us. The overhang-
ing rocks had screened them from sight
until we were practically in their midst.
Before we had time to draw even pis-
tel in self-defense we were surrounded
and several Notwithstanding indi-
viduals were accommodating holding
cur horses heads. We were command
ed in no very gentle tones to hand over
our arms to the leader, who was none
other than my whilom guide-the vir-
tuous Jose Maria.
1--WE were handled without cere-
mony. Our hands were tied with neat
ness and dispatch and long rope at
tached, which was held by one of the
company and jerked forcibly when the
prisoner assumed a position not con-
s:dered in keeping with the etiquette
demanded by the occasion. and our feet
were securely bound beneath the horses
bellies.
Our captors branched off into the
mountains, where we alternately floun-
dered through raging mountain tor
rents and scrambled up aud down al
most impossible trails for the best part
of that day and night. We finally
brought up at little mud village, nest
ling in gloomy canyon, and the leader
gave the command to halt. We were un-
bound, bruised, sore and aching, and
Internationally thrown into a corral,
with adobe walls six feet high.
eve were kept in that stoclyard over
three months, starved, scorched by the
pitiless heat, eaten by insects and in a
condition of uncleanness impossible to
describe. At stated intervals pompous
old MeXican-whom we afterward
learned was one of the owners of the
Golden Fleece-strutted out from the
adjoining house and held converse with
us through the safe medium ofthe great
gate. Through him we learned that we
were indebted to our own obstinacy for
cur present unhappy condition, and
that at any time we felt moved to adj
vance the money demanded by the
miners-the amount of which had
grown abnormally since our incarcera-
tion-we would be escorted in safety
to the border.
The whole hideous scheme was plain
to us now. The mine was used as an in
genious trap by the INSCRIPTIONS own
ers, whereby their mine was operated
free of expense for time and hand
some revenue forced from the unhappy
victims netted by the oily agent.
Time dragged slowly on and our
pompous friend was plainly becoming
incensed over our unbecOming lack of
response in the matter of sound Amer
lean money. Our situation was fast be-
coming unendurab bic when an unlocked
for circumstance changed the tide of
our affairs.
THE son of the man in whose corral
we were so lavishly entertained was a
handsome dashing young fellow about
II or is. In riding bucking broncho
one day he was thrown and sustained a
fractured skull. I had practiced medi-
cine in my younger days, and among
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO, ..
LUCAS COUNTY, '''

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that he is the
senior partner of the firm of F. 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
lars for each and every case of catarrh 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. D.
1856 A w. GLEASON,
[Seal1 Notary Public
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 & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

While 1t is quite true that the proportion
of deaths from malaria as an immediate
cause is proportionally small as cited in an
nual mortuary statistics, yet physicians are
thoroughly convinced that it causes maladies
of fatal character, and begets dangerous
nervous prostration. This malady is eradi-
Gated and prevented by Hostetter's Stom-
ach Ritters, which also cures biliousness,
constipation, rheumatism and dyspepsia.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

world, now running every pg night between t s
Chicago, st. Paul and Minneapolis via the
Chicago, Milwaukee & st. Paul Railway
the pioneer road of the West in adopting all
improved facilities for the safety and enjoy
ment of passengers. An illustrated pamph-
let, showing views of beautiful scenery along
the route of the Pioneer Limited, will be
sent free to any person upon receipt of two
cent postage stamp. Address, Geo. H. Heat
ford, General Passenger Agent, Chicago, III.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
AN ANCIENT CUSTOM.
From Republican, Traveller, Arkansas City
Kan

From Republican, Traveller, Arkansas City,
Kan.
Pigrimages to some shrine of St. Vitus,
to cure the disease known as St. Vitus'
dance are no longer made. The modern
way of treating this affection is within
reach of every household, as is shown by the
experience of Karl A. Wagner, the eleven
year-old son of George Wagner, of SIS 9th
St, Arkansas City, Kan. The father tells
the story as follows:
'''Over a year ago." he says, "Karl was
taken with st. Vitus' dance and continued
to grow worse during five months he was
came paralyzed and we could not understand
a word he said. He became very thin, lost
the use of his right leg and seemed doomed
to become hopeless invalid. We had about
given up hope when DR.. Williams Pink
Pills for Pale People were recommended to
my wife by lady whose daughter had been
cured of similar affection by the pills
Il bought box of them at once and soon
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

to grandma in the rocker Grain-O is good for
the whole family. 1t is the long -desired sub
Stitute for coffee. Never upsets the nerves
or Injuries the digestion Made from pure
grains it is IA food in itself. Has the taste
and appearance of the best coffee at u the
price. 1t is a genuine and scientific article
and is come to stay. 1t makes for health
and strength. Ask your grocer for Grain-O.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

Il don't think that young man who comes
to see you will ever set any part of the world
on fire" "Oh! well, you can't tell, papa;
you know he smokes cigarettes. "-Yonkers
Statesman
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
His Trademark.

"Why, Julia, how the waist of your frock
smells of tar" Yes, mamma; poor Mr..
Ratlines, of the naval reserves, has been bid
ding me good-by again" Plain
Dealer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
His Status.

Mrs. Hoon-What an imposing appear
ance your friend Puffington has, to be sure
Old Hoon-Oh yes! he's a born colonel, il
ever a man wasl-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

Smithers says he makes no &C
qualntances among medical students"
kotton-"Why not?" WooIey-"He says
he's afraid they'll cut him dead. "-Roxbury
Gazette
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
Geese Good Fighters Among Birds.

Among birds there are few better
fighters than goose, or gander, more
particularly. The ragged white Rus
sian geese bite ferocously. 1t is no
mere peck with them: they bite and
hang on with all the tenacity of bull
dor
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
People Like High Connections.


People will always trace good traits il
their relatives even if they won't the baC
ones.-Was hington 1a.) Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

Cure your cough with Hale's Honey of
Horehound and Tar.
Pixies Toothache Drops Cure in one minute
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
From Baby in the High Chair

The woman who fails to say because" has
some other excuse -Chscago News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

The abuse of health is yelled suicide
Rams Horn
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

Too much business finally becomes as bad
as not enough.-Atchison Globe
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

EXuberant patriotism is often used as a
cloak by knavsh politicians-Ram Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

A fellow is never so anxious to work as
when he isn't able.-Washingto Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
OF them at once and soon

motto ed a
change for
the better
in Ka RI , 8
conditi on
/ was s o
well pleas
ed that !
b o u 6 h t
m o T e of
them, and
W h e n he
had taken
five boxe s
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1898-06-09
Well and Strong
Nervous SpelIe and That Tired
Feeling Cured by Hoods.

"My health was very poor. had ner-
vous spells and did not sleep well at night.
When | arose in the morning was tired
and exhausted and did not feel any more
rested than when l retired at night l
knew | needed medicine to build me up,
and l concluded to take Hoods Sarsapa-
rila. After the first bottle had been
taken felt so much better that procured
five more. / am now taking the last one,
and | have not felt as well and strong for
years" H. p, JONES' 223 E. Mulbury St,
Kokomo, Indiana. Remember
Hoods SarsapariIIa
Is Americas Greatest Medicine. Sold by all
druggists. 81; six for IS. Get only Hoods.
Hood1S Dill. are the only pills to take
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-07
A CHEAP TRIP.
Semi-MonthIy Excursion to the
Sunny South.

The opportunity to visit the Southern
States afforded by the semi-monthly
excursions of the Louisville & Nashville
Railroad is one that should be taken
advantage of by every one interested.
These excursions are arranged for the
first and third Tuesdays of April. The
tickets are good on the regular trains of
those dates leaving Northern terminals,
and can also be purchased through
from agents ofconnecting lines. Tickets
are sold to many points in Kentucky,
Tennessee, Alabama, the Carolinas,
Mississippi, Georgia and the western
portions of Florida. They are good for
return passage on any Tuesday or Fri
day within twenty-one days, and allow
fifteen days on the going trip to stop
off and examine the country. The cost
for the round trip is about the regular
one way rate, and on same dates one
way tickets are sold at about two-thirds
of the regular rates.
For full particulars write to G. P. At
more, G. P. A., Louisville, KY, or j.
K. kidgely, n. w. P. A., Chicago,
LII. 34-3t
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-07
JOHNSONVILLE.
(Too late for last week.


Will Leonard of Gales is working for
Charles Zuberbier.
Mrs. James Larson has been on the
sick list the past week.
There was basket sociable at Chas.
Zuberbier's last Friday evening.
Peter Larson is working for the Park
Region Mutual Insurance company, at
present.
Miss Ida Bittner of Waterbury has
been spending the past week with her
aunt, Mrs. Albert Tarno.
Will Marvin and Martin Hanson
have rented w. G. Browns land on
section 81, for the coming season.
George Young of North Hero has
moved his family to the Carl Frederick
farm in this town, which he recently
purchased from Mrs. Osher.
Billiousness is caused by lazy liver,
permits food to sour in your stomach,
makes you cross. Rocky Mountain
Tea makes you cheerful and we'll. 1T
Will and Oma Marvin attended the
Methodist social at Walnut Grove last
Friday evening; also Ferdinand Lund-
holm and Ellen henderson of North
Hero.
While in LambertOn last Thursday
Aug. Schmidts team broke loose and
took lively turn around the country
bringing up at VIM. Schuck's, north
of town. Not much damage was done.
Seeding did not progress as finely
last week as we predicted in our last
items, owing to the ground being froz-
en- ever since, and we don't think there
will be but very little grain in the
ground by April LIST.
We understand that Johnsonville
will not have an organized base ball
team this season. We fail to see why,
as the boys did excellent work on the
diamond last year, excepting that they
The Redwood gazette. [volume] (Redwood Falls, Minn.) 1873-1940, 1898-04-07
IN AND AROUND DELHI.

IN AND AROUND DELHI.
Remember the grand ball at Boehm's
hall April 18th.
James Blackjack of Renville spent
Sunday with friends around Delhi.
Christ Sperber of Austin is visiting
his brother julius of Floretta. Renville
county.
Frank Randolph took his departure
over the "steel" to Madison the first of
the week.
Charles Nelson and wife of Shutdown
were visiting with the Rosendahl fam
lily here over Sunday.
Rev. H. McHenry went to Morgan
on Saturday to hold communion SER
vices in the Presbyterian church at
that place.
w. H. Pease, fence contractor for the
M. & st. L., returned from Minneap-
oils last week, after securing contract
for large job of fencing.
Prof. J. E. Norgord was called to Ed
gertOn, WIS.,, on business last Saturday
and will be absent for a week. Tena
Leslie has charge of his school work
during his absence
Mr.. Snyder and wife of Morgan were
guests in the family of Dan Mclean
over last Sunday. Mr.. Snyder occupied
the pulpit in the Presbyterian church
Sunday morning and evening.
John Rosendahl, administrator of
the estate of George Rosendahl, de-
ceased, received check for one thou
sand and fifty dollars from the indie
pendent Order of Foresters Oh April I'd,
the same being the full amount of the
policy of insurance on the life of the
| deceased.