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Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
Badcn.PoNell,s Bluff.

An interesting little book is the
monograph on Scouting" written by
Colonel Baden Powell, of Mafeking
fame. Dealing with quickness of eye,
and remarking that common sense and
little reflection will often suggest
the most likely points to look for the
enemy, Colonel Baden Powell tells the
following story:
"Once / was having a match with
a skihari In Cashmere, as to which of
us could see farthest. He pointed out
a hillside some distance off, and asked
me if 1 could see how many cattle
there were grazing on it. 1t was only
with difficulty that I could see any
cattle at all, but presently / capped
him by asking him if he could see the
man in charge of the cattle. Now, I
could not see any man, but knowing
that there must be some one in charge,
I boldly put forward this bluff. The
skihari looked hard at the infnitesi-
NAL moving specs which he knew to
be cattle, but the cowherd was be-
yond him, SO he gave it up and con-
fessed himself defeated. ."-Collier's
Weekly.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
FIJI Folk Eat Dirt.

Whereas the Fiji Islanders used to
eat their kind, and persons of any
other kind that came in their way,
they now have taken to eating earth.
It certainly is pleasant change from
the old ways, at least for those per-
sons who otherwise would be fried,
baked or broiled. 1t is the women
who like best this new eatable. The
earth is soft, and in color cross be-
tween gray and a pink. It is sup
posed to be a decomposed volcanic
ash. The coolies from India. whose
labor is employed on the islands, like
the earth, and they eat it greedily.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
Rotation of Crops.

While no doubt it is better to
change crops, that is, not plant the
same piece for long series of years
to the same crop-yet, is it not often
the case that good crop can be raised
on the same land for long time by
proper fertilization.
For instance, take the English hay
crop, by proper top dressing a good
crop can be secured for years, and
where the field is clayey and stony, it
is very desirable to treat it so.
We have, for the past few years,
made speciality of the turnip crop,
and having one field which seems bet
ter adapted than the others for tur-
nips, we have. planted it to that crop
for number of years. We began
very cautiously, planting at first but
a small portion the second and third
years, as our neighbors said they
should not like to try it and thought
we should not get good results, but,
finding that there seemed to be as
good yield on the part that had tur-
nips the year before, as on the other,
we thought we would try the whole
field, and for two years have raised
turnips on it, and the last year we
had an extra crop of good quality, and
the quantity being $50 bushels OF mar
ket size on the field of about an acre.
We plow in fair quantity Of stable
manure in the spring, then plow the
ground two or three times during the
early summer, then about the middle
of July make the drills and sow the
seed, using in the drills 600 or 700
pounds of commercial fertilizers.
We have also succeeded in getting
rid Of the witch grass, of which the
field was very full when we com
menced to raise turnips upon it, and
it is now one of the easiest fields to
cultivate that we have. H. A. Turner
in American Guilt 'ator.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
Cronje,s Property in the rransva.l.

General Cronje's property near Pot
,hefstroem consists of more than SIX
thousand acres. The farmhouse is a
one story building, and is furnished
with the utmost simplicity. It's owner
is essentially sportsman and lover
of open air life. He dislikes city life,
and for that reason has persistently
declined to become candidate for the
Transvaal Presidency-an Office the
holding of which involves the neces-
sity of living in Pretoria.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
Deafness Canno, Re Cured

by local applications, as they cannot reach the
diseased portion Of the ear. There is only one
way to cure deafness, and that is by, constitu-
famed condition of the mucous lining of the
Eustachian Tube. When this tube is in
feet hearing, and when it is entirely closed
Deafness is the result, and unless the infiam-
nation can be taken out and this tube re-
destroyed forever. Nine cases out of ten are
caused by catarrh, which is nothing but an in
famed condition of the mucous surfaces.
We will give One Hundred Dollars for any
case of Deafness (caused by catarrh) that can
not be cured by Halls Catarrh cure. Send
for circulars, free.
F. J. CHENEY e. Co., Toledo, o.
Sold by Druggists, 75c.
Halls Family Pills are the hest
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
Look Into Your Fertilizers.

Thousands upon thousands of tons
of fertilizer are yearly used by some
men who do not even take the trouble
to see if it is helping them out in q
financial way, or III other words to see
if it is paying investment. If there
was such thing as reckoning up the
loss caused by this oversight the eyes
of great many farmers would surely
be opened, and the result would be
smaller fertilizer bills and larger
crops.
Another thing should be done by
NIL using fertilizers, and that is the
matter of looking into the composition
of the goods they are buying. Buying
fertilizers without knowing the analy-
sis of them is practically buying "a pig
in bag"
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
The Covered Barnyard.

The covered barnyard possesses
some advantages, but everyone must
decide for himself whether or not the
advantages are sufficient to warran'
him in erecting one. The yard that
/ have seen was sheltered by two
buildings on two sides and boarded
up seven feet on the other two sides,
with five-foot opening between the
top of the fence and the edge of the
roof. If farmer should build one il
would be advisable, in our opinion, tc
protect the north and west sides com.
pletely. This might be done if build.
ings were not so located that they
would do it, and they would not be in
the majority of cases, by building the
fence clear to the roof. The cheapest
roof would lie one that was as nearly
fiat as possible and still turn the rain
These yards are not such pretentious
affairs as some people think them to
be. 1t seems to be common opinion
that they are large enough for 40 or
so head of cattle and the expense OF
constructing a yard of sufficient size
to accommodate such sized herds has
caused many to ridicule the covered
barnyard as a nonsensical conception.
Perhaps it is, but not because of its
size.
The one I visited would accommo-
date about 10 head. OF course il
could be made to accommodate more
by turning 10 head into it at one time,
10 head at another and SO on. 1t has
ha@ h. -
yard might be carried higher and a
loft made for the storage of fodder, o
suggestion which in itself shows that
the yard is limited in size. There is
a yard, however, in Pennsylvania, we
think, that is much larger than the
yard we looked at, but it is entirely
enclosed, the space that would be
open above the fence, as above de-
scribed, being fitted with windows,
which can be opened when necessary.
There is also skylight in the roof
We should call structure of that
kind building rather than a yard
The manner of sustaining the roof
will readily suggest itself. The cen
tire of the roof will naturally require
some support and will necessitate in
side posts, which will have to be set
substantial enough to withstand any
force which the stock might bring
against them.
The principal advantages that such
yard would afford in the opinion of
those who believe that the COW should
have exercise, would be in the protec
ton or partial protection of the animal
while she is exercising; in preserving
the manure from damage by the ele
ments; as furnishing shelter for sheep,
and, if plenty of absorbent is used, in
furnishing. a dry and pleasant barn
yard. Cheaper shelter Will answer
for fattening cattle in many cases
when they need shelter. aud the feeder
is likely provided for in this direction,
without finding himself under the
necessity of building covered barn
yard. However, now that we have
given the principle of the thing, it re
remains for everyone who reads this
article to decide whether or not he
wants one. Agricultural Epitomist
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
The LESSON. of Milking Trials.

Mr.. Primrose Mcdonnell in his in.
teresting report of the milking trials
at the London Dairy Show of last Oc-
tober, which appears in The Journal
of the British Dairy Farmers Asso-
citation, includes several statistical
statements ofimportance to dairy farm
ers. Averaging the milking per.
formances of the competing animals Of
the different breeds, he brings out
very clearly the superiority Of the
shorthorn or the crossbred of the
shorthorn type. These classes have
not only given splendid yields as re.
CARDS quantity, but the quality has
also been Of creditable chal aetar
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
southern Railway New York office.

To meet the demands and TO further the
convenience of the public. the company has
recently established an uptown Office at 1lSd
enger Agent, Mr.. A. s. Thweat- is located.
The Office has been handsomely and luxur-
iously fitted up to accommodate the patrons
of the road. Tickets may be procured to
Cuba, Mexico, California, or any other point
in the great South and West. To an old
timer Of thirty years ago. recalling the dis
comforts of a trip thrt Ugh the Southern
States. the up-to-date luxury of travel over
the Southern Railway and its connections Is
a gratily ying surprise.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
WHAT ALABAsTINE Is.

Alabastine is the original and only dur
able wall coating on the market. 1t is en-
tirely different from all kalsomine prepar-
ations. Alabastine is made ready for use in
white or fourteen beautiful tints by the ad-
dition Of cold water. 1t Is put up in dry
labeled, with full directions on every
package. 1t takes the place OF scaling
kalsomines, wall paper and paint for walls.
Alabastine can be used on plaster, brick,
wood or canvas, and child can brush
1t on.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
REJECr THE "JUsr AS GOOD

you the Same thing" as Alabastine or
something just as good" either Is not
posted or is trying to deceive you. In Offer
ing something he has bought cheap aud Is
trying to sell on Alabastine's demand. hs
may no. realize the danger to himself a.
well as to you. Beware OF all new substi-
tutes. Dealers risk suit for damages BY
selling and consumers by using an infringe
ment. Alabastine Co. own the right to
make aud sell wall coatings adapted to MIX
with cold water.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
FOR FARM AND GARDEN.
Value of Subsoilfng.

One Of the advantages of subsoiling
is to do away with the evil effects of
deep plowing, that is the under soil is
loosened without the necessity of
turning the humus of the surface
under, and necessarily placing it at
the bottom of the furrow below where
it will be able to do the most good.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
CHURCHES AND sCHOoLHOUsEs.

The interior walls OF churches, school,
houses and all public halls should never be
coated with anything but the durable and
pure Alabastine. So evident has this fact
become, that hundreds Of toas are used an
nually for this work. The genuine Alabas-
tine does not rub or scale of. It Is cleanly
during the long period of its usefulness. Ev-
cry owner OF building should use 10. Ask
your paint dealer or druggist for card Of
tints, and write for free copy of our interest,"
ing booklet to Alabsstine Co., Grand Rapids,
Mich.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
WHAT "kALsoMINEs" ARE.

Kalsomines are cheap and temporary
preparations, manufactured from whiting,
chalks, clays, etc. They are stuck ON the
walls with decaying animal glue. Alabas-
tine is not kalsomine. 1t Is rock-base
cement, which sets, and 1t hardens with age.
1t can be re-coated and re-decorated with
out having to wash and scrap OF It's old
tent In hospitals. as 1t prevents the accumu-
lation Of dirt and the con9regating OF dis
ease germs, being disinfectant in its ma
ture
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
The way 70 Beeutlfx Homo

Is to do as they all are doing. Ask your
thing for you in the way of a coupon book, F.,
which enables you to get one large 10c.
package OF "Red Cross" starch, one large
10c. package OF "Hubinger's Best starch.
with the premiums, two Shakespeare panels,
or one Twentieth Century Girl calendar.
all for &c
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

To Escape From Burning Building.
Crawl on the floor, the clearest air
is the lowest in the room. Cover the
head with wet woolen wrap, in which
holes may be cut for the eyes. Keep
your wits.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
Dawson's Up-to-Date Fire system.

Dawson is now equipped with two
steam fire engines, fourteen patent
fire extinguishers, one hook-and-lad-
der truck, two hose carts and 5000 feet
of hose. and has paid fire depart
ment of twenty men. Aworking head
OF steam is kept on the engines at all
times.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

1t is estimated that greater quanti-
ties Of gold and silver have been sunk
iu the sea than are now in circulation
on earth
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
An Army Of Mules.

Since the beginning of the war be-
tween 5000 and $4,000 mules have
been landed in South Africa, and have
been distributed in depots at the va
rious bases.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

Mrs. Winslow's Soothing Syrup for children
teething, softens the gums, reduces nfiamma
tion. allays pain. cures wind collie, CSC. bottle
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

The Best Prescription for Chills
and Fever is a bottle of GROVES TAsTELEss
CHILL Tonic. 1t is simply iron and quinine II
a tasteless form. No cure--no pay. Price Soc
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

Ninety thousand men In the British army
nave good conduct badges.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

The palmist belives that most people
should be taken In hand.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets.
Candy Cathartic. cure constipation forever.
tsc, 30. II J. G. G. fail, druggists refund money.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
An InfallibIe Sign.

An 1nfalIibIe Sign.
The average woman will think man
wants to marry her if he tells her she
seems so different from other girls
New York Press.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

The President O. Switzerland only ge,
$2700 per year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

movement to exclude from Russia all
foreign petroleum is on foot.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

Clean blood means a clean skin. No
beauty without it. Cascarets, Candy Cathar'
tic clean your blood and keep it clean, by
stirring up the lazy. liver and driving all i'm
Danish pimples, boils, blotches, backheads
and that sckly bilious complexion by taking
Cascarets,-beauty for ten cents All drug
gists, satisfaction guaranteed, l0c, 25c, soc.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

For Whooping Cough, Pisos Cure is a sue
cessful lremedy.-M.P p. DIETER, 67 ThroopA Ave.
Brooklyn, n. ". Nov. 4. 1884,
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

~ -. Ill., Positively curescougns,
DK nvIUH colds in the chest or
lungs and in c ipi ent
Cough Syrup sslssisp p''sG % i. s91sss|s zssy;
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

The worlds production OF lead in 1898
amounted to III 900 tons.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

Greece expects to come out with a treas
ury surplus next year.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

To Cure Constipation Forever.
Take Cascarets Candy Cathartic. 10c or so
II c. c. G. fail to cure, druggists refund money
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

oleases all the family. Four favors:-
Lemon, Orange, Raspberry and Strawberry.
At your grocers. 10 cts.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

Physicians in South Framingham, Mass.
agreed on schedule OF rates.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

NOW Are Your kidneyss
Dr. Hobbs 6paragus Pills cure all kidney Ills Sam
- 1rCe. Add Sterling Remedy Co., Chicago or N. 7
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26
Jell.O, the New Desser,

A Parsee priest of Zoroaster is preachin
sun worship In Chicago.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

To Cure Cold in One Day.
Take LAXATIVE BRoMo QUININE TABLETS. All
druggists refund the money If it fails tn cure.
Z. W. GROVES signature is on each box. 25c.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

France receives s1 ,212, 500 year from
taxes on bicycles.
Republican news item. [volume] (Laport, Pa.) 1896-19??, 1900-04-26

More than 1900. 900 golf balls are used
in the United States annually.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-03

plicated In the killing OF Constable
Rhodes; also accused the Humphries OF
other murders and with hog and cattle
stealing; they were told Il they did not
tell where the murderer was they would
be hanged; after denying any knowledge
OF his Whereabouts they were Carried out
in the woods to the tree where the exc
cution took place. The witness memory
was very vague and could recollect scarce
ly anything that occurred here. The only
thing he knew was that Polk Weeks
climbed the tree ond tiea the ropes, and
that he saw Joe WilBers1n drive one OF
the horses from under old man Humph-
rlee; further than this his mind was en-
tirely blank
1t was decided 70 take up the other cases
next Wednesday and the Sheriff was told
TO summon a special venire OF 100 Jury
men,
Louis Woods. father-in-law Of John
Hunphries. testified as to the track OF
horses found near the place OF the lynch
ing.
VI. F. Horton and other witnesses were
on the stand during the afternoon, but no
important details were brought ont by
their testimony.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-03

completed and put in operation, The
product IS as good as can be had an6
where.
TRoY.--The knights of Pythias are %
have a grand picnic here Friday Grand
/ Chancellor Rogers is to deliver an ad-
dress
WINCHESTER. There is already soma
sickness in this vicinity and II the rain
does not stop soon it may become a serious
matter.
Ell PASO--Contraot has been let for the
erection of new Masonic temples It is
TO be three stories and will be prominent
ly located.
SAN AUGUSTINE.--W. A. Savage Is
boring for OIL seven or eight miles south
OF town. Many people believe that oil in
paying quantities underlies the redland.
cANYoN.--The II year-old son of C. T.
Money was found dead in a pasture near
here. 1t is believed he was dragged 70
death by horse he was trying TO lead.
SfTERMAN.--J A. Einhart aged So was
found In an exhausted condition near
town; he came TO Texas IN selrch of
health, but was too far gone. lie has
family at Canton, Ohio.
SAN ANTONIO. ELIAS Moran aged %
years. was shot and Killed Tuesday night
at o'clock. The bullet took effect d.
rectly under Moran's left eye. Felix
Ortiz was placed in Jail.
DALLAS Morris Jaeoby, the clerk who
was recently assaulted while asleep and
hidly hurt. continues TO improve stead-
lily and the chances for his recovery ara
now considered excellent.
CUERO.--Mr, NJ d. Bennett completed
his seasons hog shipments by carload
to the Houston packery. This Il the hf-
teenth car OF this product out OF Cuero
for the season. and the industry is fast
growing in favor.
HILLSBORO.--W Weller g Scoheld bought
The first load OF now corn from j G.
Russell. paying for II 80 cents bushel.
II was fine corn and well niatured and
thoroughly cured Mr.. Russell says his
crop will average forty bushels to the
acre.
CORSICANA. There Is scramble for
oil leases In different parts of the county
as result OF recent oil strikes, and II
matters keep up as they are now going
there will be precious few acres OF Ma
varro county land that are not covered
by holes in a short time.
GoLDTH wAITE.--Wesley Henson.
farmer living in the southeast part OF the
county. was injured Saturday while hand
ling young mule. His spinal coiumn
appears to be dlslocated near the base OF
the skull and he can not move muscle
except those OF the head.
The Houston daily post. [volume] (Houston, Tex.) 1886-1903, 1900-08-03

the regiment to Frankfort. He said ne
could not explain why the order was
issued on January IS, the date il bore, and
not executed until the 30th instant IN
the order Taylor directed him to obey call
orders and signals" given him by Collier.
Stephen c. sharpe Of Lexington. WAC
was chairman of the mountalp meeting
held on the steps Of the capitol on Jan.
uary 20. produced the minutes and reso
lutions OF that meeting. but court then
adjourned for dinner.
Before the jury was brought in for the
afternoon session, Attorney Brown for
the defense presented q copy Of the reso-
lutions adopted at the meeting OF noun
tain men and asked that the paper be
read 10 the jury. Passionate speeches fui
and AGAINST the admission of the paper as
evidence were made by Attorneys Brown
and Williams The judge said; THE pa
per offered IS evidence Is clearly incom-
petent. You might as well read to the
jury Popes Essay on Man,
The jury was then brought in and
Sharpe again placed on the stand. VIII
ness sad he told Governor Taylor and
General Collier before January so that
he had been warned by q democratic
friend to stay away from Frankfort, as
the parties pushing the gubernatorlal con-
test had 1000 rifles and were ready to use
Office in Ave minutes after the shooting.
Taylor asked him to take charge and pre-
pare TO defend the building. He did so,
giving orders not to permit the arrest OF
any one in the capitol grounds. He had
charge of one squad of armed men and
Berry Howard had charge of another
squad.
In response to a question on cross-ex-
animation Sharpe said he had in sub
= A Inf
urday before the shooting that he was
ready to take his gun and either lead or
follow to prevent the oustng of the re-
publican ofiiceholders.
Il am ready now TO do it," said he.
The witness refused to make public the
name of the man whom ne quoted as say
ing that the contestants had 1000 guns at
Frankfort ready for use. On recross-ex-
animation. the prosecution asked the
court TO compel the witness to give the
name Of this man, but Judge Cantrill
ruled that the demand was made too late;
that it should have been made on cross
examination.
The second witness of the afternoon was
Colonel David w Gray of Louisville,
who served as lieutenant colonel OF the
First regiment State Guards in January
last. He corroborated statements OF bis
superior officer, Colonel Mengel Judge
tantrll would not ltt the "ltHess stAte
whether he and Adiutant General Collier
were OF the same political faith.
Frank c.. Carpenter OF louisville was
the last witness OF the day He was in
frankfort January 80. and was called by
the defense to show the state OF feeling
on the streets OF the city Immediately ar
ter the shooting of Goebel. He repeated
threats that he heard made against the
occupants Of the executive building While
he was being cross-examined court ad-
journed.