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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

one had been decided upon. The mis-
take was made when the old one was
put in; it should never have been put
in the kitchen.
[ bought large galvanized steel tank
with capacity of about $50 gallons, and
set it up outside the kitchen in the wood
shed, the bottom being IS inches above
the faucet at the sink. A box was built
around it large enough to allow pack
ing of six inches of sawdust above, be-
low and at the sides. This material was
applied after the pipe connections had
all been well tested to see that they did
not leak. 1t was put around the tank
to keep the water cool during the sum-
mer by preventing access of the warm
air to the sides, and to prevent freezing
in the winer.
The tank is one of the kind used for
heating water in connection with a
range, and as it stood when [ purchased
it it had four openings-two at the top,
one at the side and one at the bottom.
One of the holes at the top opens into
the tank direct, and was to be used for
the outflow of warm water. The other
is attached to pipe on the inside of the
tank which was to carry the cold water
nearly to the bottom. The hole in the
side was for the inflow of water as it
came heated from the fire. At the bot
tom was to be attached the pipe that
led to the fireboX where the water was
to be heated.
But [ didn't want the water hot, and
therefore had no need of this arrange
ment of the pipes My ends, thought
would be best gained by turning the
tank upside down and plugging the side
opening. This l did. The pipe that
comes from the hydraulic ram | then
attached to the supply pipe (A), so that
the fresh water enters the opening that
was originally at the bottom, but is
now at the top of the tank. The out
flow pipe (B) was then screwed to the
cold water pipe which runs inside the
tank, and the pipe CO. which runs to
the sink was fastened to the original
hot water pipe.
Whenever the hydraulic ram is work
ing the water flows in and there is a con-
slant supply of fresh, cool water all
summer. By turning a tap in the sup
ply pipe l can shut off the water from
the tank and force the water to the
large cistern in the garnet when the
supply in it from the roof becomes ex-
hausted.
The outflow pipe empties into the
sewer, and, like the tank and the other
pipes, is well inclosed in sawdust.-M.
G. Kains, in Farm and Fireside.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

sunk out of sight, I slipped back and lay
behind the log. My scheme was to
brighten the brute, not to kill him, so
put aside my gun.
1t was some minutes before | saw him
coming down from the crest of the OPP
posite ridge. The gnarled roots of the
tree held the trunk little off the
ground, so l could see beneath it. The
coyote was apparently satisfied that
was moving along, for he came on.
After he reached the bottom of the
hollow and started up the slope toward
me he was out of my sight, and he must
be so until within ten feet of the log,
unless he should diverge from his
straight course up the hill.
Finally he appeared, sinking along,
apparently half asleep. As he passed
around near the gnarled roots, l gath
cred myself for spring and drew in
my breath for shout.
The instant he showed himself 1
plunged forward frogfashion, landing
directly in front of him, and uttering
yells so hideous that they almost fright
ened me.
The coyote was taken completely by
surprise. He shrank back so suddenly
that his loose hide seemed to slip for
ward over his head. Exactly the re-
verse of what l expected happened. He
made a desperate dash straight at me,
viciously clicking his wicked teeth
within a foot of my nose.
/ scrambled backward down the hill
as fast as l could. The coyote followed,
swapping furiously. There was a broad
patch of healthy prickly-pears, and 1
got among them, but did not notice
the fact for minute or two, as l was
otherwise engaged.
There was no time for me to get on
my feet. The brute pressed me so
close that a second lost would have
resulted in his biting me. At least,
thought so. AS l rolled over in the
prickly-pear bed, the brute turned and
whisked back over the ridge, seeming
ly very much frightened, but l failed
to laugh at his fright.
sat down and picked out the prickly-
pear spines, while the coyote sat down
on the opposite ridge and looked at me.
A strong desire to kill the brute took
possession of me. I prolonged my hunt
till dark, trying in every possible way
to get within sunshot, but he could
not again be fooled.
[ saw his exact counterpart the
other day at sheep-camp in northern
Utah, but I tried no tricks with him.
Warren L. Watts, in Youths Compan-
ion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
How Salt Helps Fertility.

While the soda and chlorine of salt
have no manural properties, there is
often a decided effect from using salt
as topdressing for land that has or.
ganic matter. Only very small amounts
are used per acre, and thus the salt
hastens decomposition, and this sets
free whatever carbonic acid gas or am
snonia the organic matter contains.
Salt is usually thought of as preserv.
alive. 1t is so when in amounts large
enough 20 pickle what it is applied to-.
When carbonic acid gas is liberated,
that acts as solvent on the inert pot,
ash and phosphate that the soil con.
tains, thus often serving in place OF
those minerals at much less cost than
If they were bought and applied.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

when he offered his services to the
American congress he was only 20 years
old. Although so young and ineXperi-
enced, he belonged to one of the most
powerful families of France, and his
influence at court, through his wifes
relatives, as well as his own, was of the
greatest assistance to us.
In offering his help to congress, he
purposed to bear all his own expenses
in the campaigns. Congress was poor,
and his services We're gladly accepted.
He was at once given an appointment
Oh the staff of Gen. Washington, and
these two great men, both of the noblest
character and the most generous minds,
became lifelong friends.
In 1874 he was given public invita-
ton to visit the United States, and his
travels through this country were like
a triumphal progress. Congress voted
him a gift of 100000 and $4,000 acres Of
land as a mark of appreciation for his
services in the revolution. He died in
Paris May "a, 1884, and lies buried in
handsome tomb in the cemetery of Pic
pus in the Faubourg Saint Antoine
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
POOLING A COYOTE.
Prank of a Western Pioneer which
Did Not Turn Out Exactly as
He Had Expected.

A pioneer who had travelled from In
diana to Oregon with OK teams once
told an amusing story of his attempt
to play a practical joke on coyote.
Of the thousands of coyotes that we
saw in our overland trip, not one has
ever shown a particle of aggressive
spirit, and Ito run like scared coyote"
was our phrase to express the superla-
tive degree of speed and fright.
One day, whilS. strolling with my gun
over some rolling hills in Oregon, got
occasional glimpses of coyote follow
ing me. He appeared exceedingly
sleepy and lazy, stumbling along as
if half asleep. AS for me, pretended
not to see him, although I was secret
ly planning how L might fool him. But
not until nearly four o'clock in the
afternoon did 1 get the chance.
In crossing a ridge 1 found large,
dead, fallen tree. l walked on, as if 60
ing down into the next hollow; but as
soon as [ was sure that my head had
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
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HOUSE WATER SUPPLY.
The Farm Home That Is without 1t
Is Owned by n Man Who Doesn't
Care for His Wife.

In planning to put water tank in
your kitchen have you considered that
during the summer when the stock are
in the fields drinking from springs the
tank will have less water flowing into
it from the windmill or the hydraulic
ram, and that, in consequence, if it is
not empty it will contain warm water?
And have you considered that when you
want cold water under these circum-
stances you must turn on the windmill,
start the ram, or pump the water your
self? If you don't your wife will! If
you haven't thought of this, then profit
by my experience. Experience is the
name a man gives to his mistakes"
The tank in the kitchen had survived
its usefulness, was worn out, and new
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
An OId-Fashioned journey.

How would you like to remain five
months on a ship as passenger? In
these days of fast travel that seems to
be waste of time, but some people like
it. A sailing vessel that recently came
into Portland, Ore, brought two pas
sengers from Boston, Mass. The ship
sailed all the way down the Atlantic
coast, around Cape Horn, and then up
the Pacific coast, all along South Amer
lea, and our coast states, the voyage
lasting ISL days. The passengers ex.
pressed themselves as delighted with
their experience. They went ashore at
every port the vessel touched, fished at
every opportunity, read many books,
played games and enjoyed themselves
in many other ways. As they remarked,
when interviewed, it was a healthful
and interesting trip, such as would pay
anyone to take, at least once in life.
time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
STATE OF ONO, CITY OF TOLEDO,

Frank j. Cheney makes oath that Ae is the
senior partner of the firm of +. j. Cheney
4 Co., doing business in the city of Toledo,
County and State aforesaid, and that said
firm will pay the sum of One Hundred Dol
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.
1855 A. w. GLEASON,
eall 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, +. j; CHENEY & CO., Toledo, o.
Sold by druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the best.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
~sun of the Sick Room

Z the apt description of Swanson's rs
Drops" 1t has saved the public, in less
than FIVE years, more money than the ma
iona. debt of this country, when you meas
qre the value of health restored, suffering
humanity relieved of its agonies and dis
eases. Money which otherwise would have
been expended in funerals, doctors and
drug bills, loss of labor, etc. Swanson's SO
is curing millions of people afflicted with
acute and chronic rheumatism, sciatica,
neuralgia, asthma, la grippe and catarrh of
all kinds. 1t viii cure you Try it. Large
sized bottle $l.0o, sent on receipt of price,
charges prepaid; 25-cent sample bottle sent
free, on receipt of 10 cents to pay for mail
ing. Agents wanted. Swanson's Rheu-
matte Cure Company, 1874 Lake St., Chicago.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
To California; via tse Midland Route,

Every Friday night, at 1885 p. m, a
through Tourist Car for San Francisco,
carrying first and second-class passengers,
leaves the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Railway Union Passenger Station, Chicago,
via Omaha, Colorado Springs and Salt Lake
City with stop-over privileges at Salt Lake
City,. for all points in Colorado, Utah,
Nevada and California
The Tourist Car berth rate from Chicago
ing car berths should be reserved few
days in advance of departure of train.
Through tickets and sleeping car accom-
modations can be secured from any agent
in the east, or by applying at the Chicago,
Milwaukee & St. Paul Depot or City Tick
ct Offices in Chicago.
Send for our free illustrated California
folders. Address Geo. H. Heafford, Gen
eral Passenger Agent, Chicago, III.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
PUSSY SAVED THEM.
A Whole Family Escapes from n
Burning House, Thanks to
Cats FaithfuIness

Score one for pussy. A Bristol Eng
land) cat a few days ago proved the
means of saving a whole family from
destruction by fire. At half-past two
in the morning shopkeeper named
Ledo Schniedermann was aroused by
his pet tabby, which was gently scratch
ing his face.
He tried to drive her away, but as
the faithful feline persisted, he aroused
himself, to find the room full of smoke.
He alarmed a lodger, Hermon Muller,
who was sleeping on the same floor,
and also his sister and another young
woman. They all rushed to the stairs,
where the flames were already spread
ing.
With the exception of the LOGGER, the
inmates, taking puss with them,
reached landing, from which they es-
capped to the back yard. Just as the
flames shot right through the spiral
staircase, Muller, who had stopped to
put on his boots, was cut off from es-
cape. The flames reached his room. and
then, throwing out some bedding, he
leaped from the second story window.
He badly sprained his ankle and was
taken to the intirmary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
Music Kills n Young Hors.

Music caused the death of a beauti
full three-year-old FLY at Florence, Ala,
the other day. a farmer drove his valu-
able young mare into town, and as he
was driving up the principal street a
brass band suddenly struck up its
blatant music. The mare had never
heard any sound like that before, and
so startled was she that she dropped
dead in the shafts of the trap. A veter-
mary surgeon who examined the car
cass declared that the mare had died OF
heart failure, due to excitement, caused
by the sound of the uhaccustomed music
of the brass band.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
THE LION SLAYER.

Down in Turkish fashion fiat
A group of merry children sat
Upon the floor.
They were looking very snug
In a row upon the rug,
The ire before.
One with hands about her knee
Begged all to look and see,
In the Goals,
A great lion fierce and strong,
And his tawny name so long
Round him rolls.
"Oh, you need not be afraid"
Said the dainty little maid
In a glee.
"Id fight him if he'd dare
Just to come outside of there
You would see.
'fI'd take him by the head,
And I'd squeeze him till he bled
His blood all out.
If his great big teeth he'd show,
I'd saw off the whole row
Beside his snout."
The awe-stricken group looked grave
AS the little maid so brave,
Smiled once more.
Peeping round the room in fear,
They half expected then to hear,
The lions roar.
All at once a little mouse,
Who had built his tiny house,
In the wall,
Came scudding toward the crowd,
And with cries prolonged and loud,
Away went all.
BY the lion-slayer led,
They preciptately fled
To the door
While the frightened little mouse,
Scrambled madly to his house
Across the floor.
Nellie H. Ayres, in N. Y. Observer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
MARQUIS DE LAFAYETTE.
He Was Only Twenty Years Old When
He Joined the American RevO-
IutiOnary Army.

No name in American history is re
garded with more admiration than that
of the gallant Marquis de La Fayette.
He was not by birth an American, but
Frenchman, and more than a hundred
years ago, out of love for the cause of
liberty and sympathy for the American
colonfsts whom he believed to be OPP
pressed by the English government, he
left his splendid home in France and
came to this country to help the patri-
OTIS fight for their rights in the revolu-
ton.
He was born at the castle of Chavag-
nae, France, September 6, 1857, and
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
From Baby in the High Chair

to grandma in the rocker Grain 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
and appearance of the best coffee at I 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, 1899-11-09

''Is that all you can advance on fine gold
watch like this!" asked the young man
who was negotiating a loan. That is all, my
friend" replied the pawnbroker. but you
must remember that the less l lend you,
the less you will have to pay back, and the
interest, will be smalSr." - Pittsburgh
Chronicle Telegraph.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
Woman and the Automobile.

1t has long been scientifically demon
strated that woman cannot throw stone
straight. 1t now appears that she steers an
automobile the way she throws a stone.
There are awful possibilities in the near
future. A wabbly bike can be lodged by
an athletic sprint er, but a wabbly automo-
bile has a horror all its OWN Y. Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
Oklahoma.

Its wonderful resources and superior ad-
vantages to home-seekers are set forth in
handsome illustrated pamphlet just is
sued by the Frisco Line Passenger Depart
ment. Copy will be mailed free on applica-
ton to Bryan Snyder G.PA., st. Louis, Mo.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

The Sons Characteristics. - The Pho
tographer-" Here, sir, are the cabinets that
your sen ordered of me-" Father (regard-
ing one)-"The picture is certainly very like
rapher-"No, sir" The Father-."That Is
still more like him. boston Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

suffering, and good deal of backache,
but l thought all women had these
things and did not complain.
81 had doctored for some time, but
no medicine seemed to help me, and my
physician thought it best for me to go
to the hospital for local treatment. 1
had read and heard so much of YOUR
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

Farmer Jones Ito tramp whom he finds
in his hayfeld)-"What you been sleepin' on
out here all night?" Weary Walter
"Hay!" Farmer Jones-"I asst you what
you been sleepin' on" Weary Walter
~Well, | tole you once. Now go away, an
don't disturb me beauty sleep. Baltimore
American.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

"Isn't it wonderful that one small head
can carry all he knows?"
mo. The wonder is where he stores all
he thinks he Knows" - Cleveland Plain
Dealer,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

Let US then be up and doing,
With a heart for any fate.
Throw away the rag you're chewing.
Either fish or cut the bait.
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

You Know the Sort.-'T don't like Spit
fms" said Bellefeld to Bloomfield. Il don't
like that sort of chap" WHAT kind of
chap is Spiffins?" ''The kind that predicts
an event after it as occurred. pittsburgh
Chronicle telegraph
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

''Now that isn't half bad" said the ed
itor to the paragrapher who had handed
him joke. "Do you think SOP asked the
hattered humorist ct isn't half bad" re-
peated the editor, musngly. at is bad alto
gether. louisville Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

'That man was very complimentary of
you; l suppose he gave you a good tip?"
said the proprietor of the restaurant to the
waiter. "No; that's the trouble" replied
the waiter; che had nothing but praise for
my service "-Yonkers Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

Please, dear, won't you pay my mil
liners bill of last year? l can't sleep when
/ think of it," Eyes; I'll pay it. I'm
glad if your conscience is awakened at last!
But what has worked this wonder?" my
intention to order two new hats."-Lus
tige Blaetter.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

ri GAVE little thought my health. writes MRS VIM "
BELL, $50 N Walnut ST., Canton. o., to Mrs. Pink
ham, until found myself unable to attend to my
household duties.
~ had had DAYS of not feeling well and monthly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

If you want to be cured of a cough use
Hale's Honey of Horehound and Tar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

Every man abuses the fool doctrines of
others, and is faithful to his own.-Atchi-
son Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

He Hadn't Seen -Rollingstone-' Have
you ever seen the seashore?" Droll-"No;
can't afford it. All my earnings are in
every summer" Ohio State Journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
Lanes Family Medicine.

Moves the bowels each day. In order to
be healthy this is necessary. Acts gently on
the liver and kidneys. Cures sick head
ache. Price 25 and Soc.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

Many writer has made a goose of him
self by taking a quill in his hand.-Elliott' s
MapaZine
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09
THOUGHT
LESS
WOMEN

Vegetable Compound that l
my mind to try it. Twas trou
falling of the womb, had sharl
ovc--;es, leucorrhea and painfr
l was so weak and dizzy tina
often have severe fainting
took in all several bottles of
Pinkham's Vegetable Comp
and Blood Purifier and usec
Sanative Wash, and am NJ
good health. l wish others
to know of the wonderful
good it has done me, and
have many friends taking it
now. Will always give your
medicine the highest praise. "
Mrs. A. ToLLE. 1916 Hill
ton St., Philadelphia, Pa,
writes:
LEAK MKo. IlNhHAM-
I was very thin and my
friends thought l was in con-
sumption. Had continual
headaches, backache and
falling of womb, and my eyes
were affected. Every one
noticed how poorly l looked
and l was advised to take
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vege-
table Compound. One bottle
relieved me, and after TAX
ing eight bottles am now a
healthy woman; have game
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1899-11-09

Something similar 10 the telephone
was used in China 1000 years ago.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1899-01-23
THE STRATHER CASE.
Work of Impaneling Jury Begun
This Afternoon.

The impaneling of jury in the case of
William Strather colored, charged with the
murder of Rosa Talbot, also colored, was
begun this afternoon in Criminal Court No
1, Justice Cox presiding. 1t is desired by
the attorneys that the trial proper shall
commence tomorrow. Assistant District
Attorney Joseph Shillngton appears for the
government, Messrs. Samuel D. Truitt,
BENJAMIN Roodhouse and John E. Taylor
representing the defendant.
Strather is alleged to have caused the
death of Rosa Talbot early during the
morning of October 10, 1897, by striking
her OF the head with u Ratchet while in n
room they were occupying at 451 Franklin
street. After a trial lasting four days
Strather was convicted in Criminal Court
No. . the 10th Of last February. He was
sentenced by Justice Bradley to be hanged
ing the right of a jury to add the words
without capital punishment" to a verdict
of guilty in murder trial the case was
carried to the Court of Appeals and finally
to the Supreme Court of the United States.
In the meantime Strather was respited sew
eral times. Several weeks ago the Supreme
Court of the United States rendered its
opinion. ordering new trial for Strather
The defendant, after his long incarcera-
ton in jail, appears to be in the best of
health. He has gained considerable flesh
since last seen in court.
The Jury was not completed this afternoon
and the case went over until tomorrow
The clerk of the court was directed to sum-
mon forty additional talesmen to report at
10 o'clock tomorrow morning for the pur-
pose of completing the jury.