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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19

lawyer and politician of Kansas City.
But Frederick Buchan had never
fancy for the dusty stiffness of q
lawyers Office. Kansas is a state of
dauntless men, and young Buchan's
particular hero happened to be
doughty little man of the name of
Funston, who has since become ia
nous and general. In Funston's
footsteps therefore he was deter
mined to tread. And his heroic con-
duct at the siege of Picking was the
first step toward that career.
Miss Conger was not the only
American who admired the lieuten-
ants bravery. And so, when the hor-
rors of war had subsidized somewhat
and few weeks of comparative quiet
had m9de nearer acquaintance pos
sible between the two, Lieut.. Buchan
asked for Mr.. and Mrs. Conger's
sanction to the engagement and it
was cordially given.
The Congers have a special rea-
son to delight in the affair, as they
regard it in the light of a compensa-
ton to Laura for a tragedy which
she has already suffered. Miss Con-
ger is 90 years old, tan, graceful, fair
haired, a singularly gracious and
lovely girl. But the sad look that
you will sometimes notice in her
eyes is the result of an unfortunate
marriage which she made as young
girl.
Her husband, George Londrum.
whom she had loved devotetily, proved
altogether unworthy and the mar
riage turned out to be a deplorable
mistake. After several years of
misery, therefore, the girl secured
a divorce and the right "a return to
her maiden name. Since then she has
lived with her own family. George
Londrum enlisted curing the Span
ish war, was wounded and died in
southern hospital.
Wherever she has been seen Laura
Conger has been regarded as a bril-
liantly accomplished woman. She has
been from childhood something of a
mathematical prodigy and was for
several years head bookkeeper in the
Iowa state treasu-er's office. She is
close friend and companion of her
father and accompanied him on his
last trip to Brazil, when he was min
lister to that country.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
CAUSED BY PARASITE,
HnDit or Feather Eating I'm Hens Said
TO BE Due to n Pernicious
Little Insect

The New York experiment station
Published a bulletin on feather eat
ing" among fowls. The report makes
number Of observations on this hab-
1t, suggesting that it is the result of
lack of heterogeneous matter in the
feed, and citing experiments where
fresh cut bone, lean meat, etc, were
fed. THE vice. the report says, sis
very uncommon among fowls that
have exercise and variety of
feed, and it is most economical to
prevent its appearance by careful
feeding; but as the spread is rapid
even under ration which does not
ordinarily seem to encourage its de-
velopment, the vice should be
stamped out by the death or removal
of the first offender"
The editor of Farm and Dairy, New
South Wales, calls attention to the
fact of the failure to mention the
true cause of feather eating" at is
now well-known fact" says the
editor, that feather eating is due
to minute parasite (sarcoptis laevis)
which feeds at the roots of the feath-
ers, thus irritating the birds and
causing them to pluck out their own
feathers. Where feathers are pulled
out by other birds, it is due to the
presence of lice, for which they are
searching"
The prevention and remedy, says
the editor, are simple, as the mite
disease is contagious Through copu-
lation) isolation of the affected bird
is the first step. especially if it be a
cock. The mite YIELDS readily to
treatment of one part of creosote to
20 parts of lard or vaselne, well
rubbed into the affected parts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
Stacking Fodder Out-of-Doors.

An Iowa correspondent wants TO
know whether we would advise stack
ing corn fodder out-ofdoors. We GER
tainly do not advise such practice, if
the idea is to stack the fodder in the
same way that hay is usually stacked
in the western states; that is, by build
ing it up in ricks and leaving it exposed
to the fall and winter storms. If fod-
der is cut when in proper condition,
and left in the shocks until it is thor
'oughly cured, it can then be stacked un.
der cover to very good advantages; but
a far better practice would be to get a
good shredder and run the fodder
through it, and then you will have as
nice feeding product as you would care
% handle; besides in this way you save
the expense of husking the corn by
hand.-Prairie Farmer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
TRIMMING A HAT.

time limit in either case. At the end
of this time the gentlemen who had
threaded the largest number of needles
was said to have won in his particular
contest. He received a point toward
the final prize.
The work of the ladies in umbrella
rolling was examined and pronounced
upon by the men. The lucky woman
whose rolling was considered superior
TO that of her associates received a
point toward the ladies' prize, to be
awarded at the close of the festivities
Driving nails and making button
holes proved to be the next number on
the programme. The nails were driven
by the women, while the men devoted
themselves to buttonhole working.
Each lady in the company was given a
strip of soft wood, a dozen nails and
a hammer, the men receiving strips Of
linen with buttonholes cut in them,
needles and thread.
A lively feature it proved to be. The
room rang with laughter and good ma
tured chatting. Points toward the finals
were bestowed here as in the preced-
ing contests.
The awarding of these points was
followed at once by brisk round, in
which the gentlemen trimmed cheap
straw bonnets with flowers and rib
bon, and the ladies puzzled erlengthy
examples in commercial arithmetic
The results of these tasks were
judged by committee, formed of per-
sons of the opposite sex. The two most
successful players receiving as before
point towards the prize.
The next feature was, if possible,
even more gayly absurd and fun pro-
voking than those which went before,
for here both divisions of the company
were given pencils and paper. the gem
tlemen being asked to write directions
for making fancy dishes, such is angel
cake, sweetbread patties and chicken
croQuettes, while the ladies were called
upon to say how they would go about
investing in stocks.
A longer time was allowed for this
difficult feature than in the foregoing
bouts. Each side had Is minutes in
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which to do their best. Afterward tie
papers, signed with the authors
names, were read aloud. They were
hugely enjoyed by the opponents.
At the end Of this supreme test
points We're collected and counted.
The lady holding most of these re-
ceived a book upon 1.-THE Ascent of
Woman" while the male prizewinner
was given a work ba sket stocked with
the instruments of domestic work, his
future occupation.
The affair ended with little dance,
in which the ladies asked the gentle
men to tread n measure with them,
and in o. her ways usurped the mascu-
line prerogative. Again it was the
girls, not the men, who invited their
partners to supper, and who conducted
them into the dining-room. - Boston
Globe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
Rest for Nervous Women.

Anyone who is nervous should be
careful. how she expends her energy.
To rest should not be an art dificu,t
of requirement or one requiring a
teacher-yet many know very little of
IT. If you are physically tired a very
few minutes fat on your back is worth.
as a means OF repair, an hours sitting
in chair, but mind that it is fat. not
reclining on lounge, or with your
spine bent out of shape in a deep chair
in which your weight rests on any part
of your body except the part in
tended to support it-above all, not
in rocking chair. that special trap
for the nervous.-Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
PERU ma kVERTS DANGER
In That Critical Time When q Girl
Becomes a Woman.

called and he generally advises an op-
GRAFTON. Perhaps he will subject the
patient to long series of experiments
with nervines and tones. The reason
he does not often make cure is be
cause he does not recognize the troH-
bic.
In a large majority of the eases ca
tarrh OF the female organs is the
cause. Peruna relieves these eases
promptly because it cures the ca:arrk.
Peruna is not 4 palliative or a sedat.ve
or nervine or stimulant. 1t is "a
specific for catarrh and cures catarrla
wherever it may Turk in the system.
ms girl was lucky enough to fin&
Peruna at last. As she says, the dec
tors did not seem to understand What
the trouble was and the medicine be
prescribed from time TO time did noz
help her. Peruna hit the mark at
once and she is now recommending
this wonderful remedy to all the other
girls in the United States.
Thousands of the girls who look at
her beautiful face and read her sin
cere testimonial, Will be led 40 trv
Peruna in their times of trouble and
critical periods. Peruna viii not fail
them. Every one of them viii be glad
and it is to be hoped that their en-
thusiasm Will lead them to 90 as this
girl did-proclaim the fact to the
world so that others may read it and
do likewise.
Mrs. Christopher Fliehmann, A7n-
sterdam, II. y, writes:
81 have been sick with cat5rrh of the
stomach and pelvic organs for about
five years, and had many doctor, but
none could help me. Some said would
never get over it. One day when |
read your almanac l saw those who
had been cured by Peruna; then 1
thought / would try it. [ did, and
found relief with the first bottle took.
and after two more bottles l was as
well and strong as / was before.'-
Mrs. Christopher Fliehmann.
If you DO not derive prompt and sat
isfactory results from the use of Pc
runa, write at once to DR.. Hartman,
giving a full statement of your case
and he will be pleased to give you his
valuable advice gratis.
Address DR.. Hartman, President OF.
The Hartman SGnitarium, Columbus.
Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19

The dish-towel should be washed
as regularly as the dishes, and should
never be used more than once with.
out thorough rinsing at least, and
if necessary hot soap bath. This
requires only a minute or two. and
once the maid is trained to attend
to it, it will become second nature
to her. Few housekeepers send the
dish-towels to the general wash, but
make their cleansing a separate mat
ter. About once week. to keen
them from becoming grimy, they
should be scalded for 10 or IS min.
utes in soapsuds, to which little sal
soda has been added, and then thor.
oughly rinsed and dried in the open
air.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
ABUNDANCE OF FORAGE.
Orchard Grass Yields 1t Year Afts4
Year and Requires Hardly Any
Attention,

Can anyone tell why orchard grass,
one of the most common as well as
one of the most valuable forage plants
in the United States, is not better
known and more appreciated? Many
a farmer does not even recognize it at
sight, though he has had chance to OBJ
serve it all his life. A veritable gypsy,
1T has found home in every country of
Europe and America, in northern
Africa and in Asia. Cheerfully adapt
ing itself to all soils and conditions,
II hourlshes in wet or dry weather,
sun or shade, and in porous subsoil
VIII send its roots to a great depth.
This perhaps accounts for it's per-
slstence. When once it has secured
q toothold it may be relied upon to
yield an abundance of forage year aft
er year with no attention except that
IL thrlves best under cropping. In the
spring it is fit for pasturage consider
ably earlier than other grasses, and
hve days growth will give a good bite.
Its blossoming season is the same as
mat OF red clover, and they are fire.
quently sown together by farmers
who have learned the value of the COM
bination. A Kentucky stock grower
who relies upon it for his pastures
once said relative to its capacity for
sustaining itself when other grasses
are dried up: at will make more
growth in one summer day than blue
grass will make in week" Such a
commentator from the, land of the
famous blue grass pastures is surely
great tribute to its good qualities.
farmer in northern Ohio has writ
ten enthusiastically of a piece of orch
ard grass on his own farm which seed
ed itself 26 years ago and which has
been cut annually every June since.
This season it stood higher than any
rye in the vicinity and was so heavy
that 1t lodged. For early soiling and
long pasturage he considers it supe-
nor to any, other grass, but he utters
caution about cutting it as soon as
matured, for if allowed to get dead
ripe it is of little account.
Like other drought resisting grasses
it shows a disposition to grow in tus-
~~~-A'' DHN tAiiS ma NC Nv
thorough preparation of the ground
before sowing and an abundance of
seed uniformly distributed. Two
bushels of seed to the acre are usually
considered sufficient, or half that
amount when sown with clover. 1t
is said to be much less eXhausting to
the soil than timothy, which is so often
grown with clover. 1t was Introduced
into England from Virginia in 1894,
and is there so highly esteemed that it
has taken rank as one of the most
valuable forage plants produced in
the tight little island" The lux
uriance of its aftermath makes it es-
pecially fine for pastures, and stock of
all kinds relish it. Sheep, it is said,
will leave all other grasses to feed
upon it.-Farmer's Review.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
PRETTY LAURA CONGER.
Rewards Hero Who Saved Her
at Picking.

Announcement of the coming mar
rage of Miss Laura COnger, daugh-
ter of the United States minister to
China, to Lieut.. Fred =. Buchan, the
dSshing young American cavalry Of
Ger, has renewed public interest in
the thrilling experiences which both
of the betrothed persons encountered
in the Celestial city.
The Chicago Chronicle says that
the young man who was fortunate
enough to form one of the relief ex-
petition and to play a hero's part
in the eyes of the rescued Americans
and who has now reaped so rich a
reward is lieutenant of troop K,
Third cavalry, one of the fighting
young soldiers whom the country
sent to China.
The time was ripe for heroes when
Lieut.. Buchan first flashed his sword
in Miss Conger's delighted sight.
Week after week the distressed for
eigners had huddled within their in
secure shelter. Day by day slaugh-
ter, fire and bullets became more and
more familiar spectacles. Boxer"
horrors were as common as summer
showers. Daily the specter of death
strobe near. The food supply was
practically gone, hope was dying and
communication with home or with
any part of the world had long been
impossible.
Then, one Heaven-sent day, came
the rescue party, and, well to the
front of il, tail, fearless figure of
certain young lieutenant. The way
bristled with peril. yet Lieut.. Buchan
STROBE over dangers as if he did not
see them. While not actually en-
gagged in obeying the orders of his
superiors, his only thought seemed
to be the succor of the women of the
legation. And such comfort as one
young soldier could give them Lieut..
Buchan saw to l. that they promptly
had.
Lieut.. Buchan is a Kansan. His IA
Their is W. j. Buchan, a we'll known
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
Keep the Colts Growing

If the pasture is not what it should
be the colts should have feed of
oats daily. a few bushels of oats fed
to well-brcd yearling when the pas
tu1e gets old and the flies bad will be
well invested. A great many horses
are stunted their first winter, and a
great many do not get chance to
make it up their second summer
their first summer away from their
dams. Keep them growing = the
buyer wants good-sized ones.--Na Zion
al St ockulan.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19

taste good. Eat them like candy; They
ing the breath sweet and perfumed. 1t is
a pleasure to take them, and they are
liked especially by children.
sweeten the stomach by cleansing the
mouth, throat and food channel. That
/ means, they stop undigested food from
Ing in the Doves and Xii RfiE disease germs
of any kind that breed and feed in the en-
tire system.
are purely vegetable and contain no mer-
curiaI or other mineral poison They con-
, sist of the latest discoveries in medicine,
and form a combination of RENE dies un-
equaled to make the blood pure and rich
and make clean skin and beautiful COM
plex!on.
tone the stomach and bowels and stir up
the lazy liver. They do not merely soften
J the stools and cause tkeir discharge. but
strengthen the bowels and put them into
LIVELY. healthy condition, making their ac-
ton natural.
never grip nor grippe. They act quietly, pos
itively and never cause any kind of un COM
| Portable feeling. Taken regularly they mako
the liver act regularly and naturally as it
should They keep the sewerage of the body
properly moving and keep the system clean
increase the flow CT milk in nursing moth
ers. If the mother eats a tablet, 1t makes
her milk mildly purgative and has a mild
but certain effect on the baby. In this way
they are the only safe laxative for the
nursing infant.
taken patiently. persistently, will cure any
form of constipation, no matter how old or
how often other remedies have failed. They
are absolutely guaranteed to cure any case,
or purchase money Will be cheerfully re-
funded.
cost 10c. 25c. 50c box Samples sent free
for the asking. We publish no testimonials
but sell Cascarets on their merit under abb
solute guarantee TO cure. Buy and try a
box to-day, or write US for free samples
ard booklet.
Address STERLING REMEDY CO., CHICAGO or NEW YORK.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
FUN FOR RAINY DAYS.
Ladies Drive Nails and the Men
Trim Millinery.

1t being a popular fiction that no
woman can roll an umbrella asitshould
be rolled, the ladies of the company
found themselves assigned to the work
of umbrella rolling.
The young men were detailed to
thread needles. Five minutes was the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
& /~cAt.
feet.
HOMEMADE CORN KNIFE.

lines. The blade is cut partly across,
two feet, and part hammered back
eight inches, to use as a handle. 1t is
then inclosed with two pieces of hick-
DRY or other hard wood, which may be
held in place with wire bands.-Farm
and Homo.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
They Were Roth Surprised.

A Delaware man who deserted his
wife five years ago returned the other
day and said he went away lust to
have joke on her. A few moments
later the woman sprung much rich
er joke on him by introducing her
newer husband.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19

Chicken cholera, also filth and lice,
is abroad in the land again. Do not
harbor such villain.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19
CORN CUTTING KNIFE.
Blade Is Made from an Old Scythe
and Enclosed with Two Pieces
of Hard Wood.

For cutting corn the homemade
knife, portrayed herewith, has been
found very useful. The blade is cut
from an old scythe, ae shown by dotted
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1901-09-19

when the rooster crows in the
door'-it's a sign the yard-fence
needs attention.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
PERSONAL AND GENERAL.
Interesting Facts About Rchmoud's Citizens
and Other Matters.

Major A. r. Courtney was in Bedford
City Tuesday on legal business.
Messrs- L. p. Wray and J. Fl. Burkert
are stopping at the E.utaw House, Bal
timore-
1t is stated that within thirty days the
Virginia Electrical Railway and Develops
ncnt Company will have their plant in
operation.
Thomas Jones, Il moulder employed at
the Tredegar Iron Works. had two fin
gers of his left hand badly mashed yes
terday. He was treated by Dr. Giils and
left for his home.
Hickory Camp, Woodmeu of the World.
met tuesday night and received num-
Der of applications for membership. The
meeting was an interesting and was
we'll attended.
Miss Lillian Pace, of this city. who is
spending the winter in Washington. Sc
riously injured her wrist by fall Il short
while ago. She is reported to be getting
along nicely now, however.
Dr. Hovey will address, the Ladies' Mis-
sonary Society of the First Baptist
Church this afternoon at AGO o'clock
All ladies' are cordially invited to be
present
Mr.. P. P. Winston. receiver for the old
Ballard House. has appointed MIR. Luther
Tucker his agent and has arranged to-
rent rooms at that old historic place 30
those who afford To pay high
prices. The business will begin at once.
Mr.. John Harrison. a welEknown sro-
Ger, will tender the officers and men OF
the Third Police District a banquet at
ths. Third Station on next Sa.urL IL after
room at $50 O'Clock. Some years ago Mr.
Harrison rendered the police a similar
treat.
MIR. Alexander Staurt Gibson has re-
turned from Staunton, where he went
last week to look after his mothers in
terests in the recent fire which occurred
at that place, and in which Mrs. Gibson,
his mother. heavy loser.
DR.. Crawford, superintendent of tho
-Anti-Saloon League movement. has es-
tablished his Office in the Religious Her
aid building, on the floor above that
publication
The friends of Mr.. John Timbcrialsc. OF
Fulton. arc working energetically for
him to succeed Alderman Lawder. The
vacancy will probably be filled at tho
meeting next Tuesday night.
At the meeting Tuesday night of local
union No. 3ss. Brotherhood of Carpenters
and Joiners. one candidate was initiated
and one application received The Board
OF Trustees and treasurer submitted 4
report for the past month and showed
the finances of the union in good con-
dition.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1901-03-07
STRIKING GAINS
MADE IN PRICES.
I,ough the Reaction Took a Point
or More From Best Level.
THE STEEL STOCKS WERE HEAVY
Fluctuations in Sore Of the Speculative
Spccialtics We're Very Widc-The Bond
Market Was Active and Prices
Generally Higher.
THE STEEL STOCKS WERE HEAVY
or Associnted rrc4.l

NEW YORK. March G.-Thc character
of to-iay's market for stocks was very
similar 10 that of yesterday Absorption
OF railroad stock Of q. high grade by
buyers of abundant resources and of a
substantial kind went on side by side
with wide fluctuations IN SOME of the
highly speculative specialties. SO far as
the railroad department WAS concerned
activity was shifted TO some extent from
those stocks which were most prominent
yesterday
During the latter part of the day there
was abundant evidence of large profit
taking. Stocks which had been stron;,
carly in the day fell back materially, and
many usually prominent stocks not
notably active to-day were allowed 70 fall
back below last nights level. Neverthc-
less. the days gains are very striking.
both by reason OF the character of the