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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
BIGGEST OF THE BIG TREES.
Old Time Giants of California Forests
OVertopped by IA Newly Dis
covered Mammoth.

The "Grizzled Giant" Father of
the Forest" and other marveIs of the
well-known big tree groves of Cal
lfornla are outclassed by recent
ly discovered tree in Fresno county.
which IS said to measure 154 feet and
inches in circumference six feet
above the ground, or about 81 feet
in diameter. The largest tree stand
ing in the Mariposa grove is 1902 feet
IN circumference, and there are two
others measuring 81 and 90 feet re-
spectively. In the Calaveras grove
there is tree 90 feet around, and
one which was cut down measured
SO feet. A fallen tree in the Mari
posa grove, which was until recent
ly the largest known specimen of the
big trees, must have been about 100
feet in circumference, while there is
fallen tree in the Calaveras grove
that may have measured 10 feet.
The new discovery is vouched for
by persons whose incredulity led
them 10 make a journey of investiga-
ton to the spot where the tree
grows, and there is nothing inher-
emily Improbable in the alleged pres
ence of such tree in that locality.
The sequoia giganter, as it is called
by botanists, has been found before
this in the Fresno district, and all
the groves so far accounted for are
in the range of the Sierras. begin
ming with Calaveras county on the
north and extending southwark
through Tuolumne, Mariposa, Fresno
and Tulare counties.
1t seems strange, however, OBJ
serves the Chicago Record-Herald,
that any part of California should
still remain uneXplored, and certain
ly If this tree had ever been seen
by white man some description of
it would have been published. The
largest redwoods, which eclipse all
the other trees of tho continent out
side the big tree groves, are perhaps
a third as great in diameter, while,
as may be seen by the figures that
we have given, this true monarch of
the forest is without a rival in it's
own kind.
Fortunately it stands on govern
ment reserve, so, although it is not
far from lumber company's camp
at Converse basin, it should be safe
from destruction by man. As the
greatest of its brethren are thought
to be $500 years old, and as the
growth after maturity, which is said
to be reached at 1000 years, is very
slow, the giant of Fresno may have
been healthy youngster in Homer's
time, and it is possible that it was
planted just after the flood.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

of manuscript which lay before him.
They contained the annual report of
NJ. Beauville's pet club, and there was
enough matter in them, provided it
were read by the proper, or, rath-
er, the improper, eyes, to cast a
black shadow of disaster over the
careers of many patriots, including
the career of NJ. Beauville himself.
NJ. Beauville was not afraid I'M
munity from danger had made him
careless. He had not received a domi-
cilary Eisit for three months, and had
strong hopes that he would not re-
ceive such an honor for an equally
long time. Also, he fancied that his
door was securely fastened, and that
he was, in more than one respect.
prepared for contingencies; and, in
fine, he did not expect that anything
unpleasant was going to happen.
NJ. Beauville had not always been a
patriot He had once been a family
man. but his wife had died and his only
son had proved himself unworthy. He
had actually had the face to consider
that even an emperor might not be so
bad if only you knew all about him.
and he had married the daughter of an
administrative clerk. That had settled
it. NJ. Beauville had disowned Camille.
albeit the action had cost him sharp
pangs. He had loved him before his
conduct had forbidden the further be-
Ntowal Of affection.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

The world now sends 1,25O,OO0 tele-
grams every day.
The gross tonnage of Pittsburg prod
ucts exceeds 46,OOO,O 900.
New Jersey is the chief clay-produc-
ing state of the country,
Last year England built 20 war YES
sells for foreign nations, and PAP mer-
camille vessels.
The total value of Canada's mineral
products; in 1900 reached over 1853 ,OOO,-
600, or $12 head of the population.
The oil of the beech tree, which is
used in tanning Russian leather, is a
perfect preservative against mold or
mildew.
Germany produced last year 10000
tons of calcium carbide, equal in light
ing power to 100000 gallons of par
ATTN.
Capt. Planta, a Swiss. has, after
long litigation, succeeded in establish
ing his right to the credit of having
first invented the automobile.
The output of pig iron in the United
States for the first half of the year
1902 was S,S0S,574 tons, or about ,O0O,-
900 tons more than the output of either
Great Britain or Germany in the en-
tire year 1901.
The star Arcoturus, the hottest of
celestial bodies, gives us as much heat
as "a standard candle six miles away.
This fact was ascertained by the radi-
ometer, an instrument which will show
the amount of heat given off from a
mans face at 1000 feet distance.
The fact that certain substances adj
here so tenaciously to glass that on
being detached they tear away scales
was observed long ago by Prof. Call
letet. For etching the glass he ap-
pines two coats of thin glue, and after
"a hours places the article on kitchen
range for a few hours at a tempera-
ture not greater than 105 degrees
Fahrenheit. The glue will detach it.
self with numerous flakes of glass. The
design may be varied by adding various
salts to the glue, and he gets his best
results from glue with little alum.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
Return of the PrOdicaI

They had waited a long time for the
return of the prodigal. At last he
came. After appropriate greetings
his father said, rather sadly for so glad
an occasion:
my son, / am sorry, but we have no
fatted calf to mark your return.
Neither can I afford to buy one. hav-
ing of late fallen upon evil days.
81 feared as much" replied the son,
$50 1 stopped at the drover's on my
way up and ordered the best calf he
had. There it comes now" and on
looking out he beheld two strong
butcher men struggling in with the
largest and fattest calf they had ever
seen.
This fable, simple though it may be.
shows how even prodigal may succeed
by the strict application of modern
business methods.-Lippincotts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
INCRIMINATING
EVIDENCE ~ ~

n the Blue mountains of the island
L of Jamaica, which is said to be the
ton to these circumstances. He was
seated at his table in the largest of
the two rooms he occupied in the Rue
de la Refine Hortense, with the char
coal stove near by and writing rap
idly on large sheets of paper, each
of which was ornamented with an
elaborate heading in sanguinary
crimson, an integral part of which
was a choice collection of lethal
weapons, surmounted by a Phrygian
cap.
NJ. Beauville was aged 60. He was
short and stout, and his face was red
and his hair white. He was a patriot
of the EXTREMIST order. He belonged
to ten clubs, and was suspected of
having been leading spirit in twice
as many suppressed newspapers. He
was of opinion that all regular gov
ernment-empires, kingships and re.
publics alike-were outrages on an
enlightened age, and he was very
much persuaded that if mundane af-
fairs were organized by himself and
certain other choice spirits, an era
of brightest felicity-symbolized by
barricades and bombs-would forth
with be instituted.
NJ. Beauville was neither loved nor
appreciated in the manner he wished
by the authorities. Administration
officials, especially when they are
French, have an incomprehensible,
yet ineradicable antipathy to all
children of freedom. The minister
of police and his hirelings were par
ticularly hostile to NJ. Beauville, be-
cause, while they were in no moral
doubt touching the nature of his pro-
ceedings, they had never been able
to obtain a scrap of really incrim-
mating evidence to use against him.
That, while they had frequently ar
rested him, they had never been al
lowed to enjoy his society for any
thing near as long a period as they
desired.
NJ. Beauville chuckled softly to
himself as he wrote. He knew that
his enemies would be overioyed to
obtain possession of the many folios
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
A NOTE IN A PEACH.
Princeton Graduate Discovers Mes
sage in Heart of Pit From "A New
Jersey Girl.

w. j. Montgomery, Princeton
graduate, bought some peaches the
. other day. He bit into one and dis
covered the following note in the pit:
This peach grew on my fathers
farm at Little Rocky Hill. His name
is Mr.. Job Hunt and my name is
Miss Caroline Hunt. My address is
Kingston, n. j. Whoever eats this
peach let him please write to me and
tell me how it tasted. l hope nice
looking young man eats it, and
hope he is single, and that 1 may see
him some day"
The note was found neatly rolled
up in the heart of the pit, which was
split. 1t had been inserted through
small hole that had been left when
the stem was removed. Mr.. Mont
gomery is a single man, but he has
not decided whether to write to Miss
Hunt.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

greater attention than can be given
now.
The old manor house. which, from
its appearance and close surround
ings, would seem in place perhaps a
hundred miles removed from the hustle
and dine and movement of modern life.
lies within a few minutes walk from
this city's limits, and but seven miles
from the gates of the white house.
1t is located on what is known as the
Jones Mill road, and is beautifully
situated, overlooking miles of the
surrounding country, and at its feet
flow the historic waters of Rock creek.
On the slope of the hill, about hun
dred yards beneath the house. is the
spring from the purity of whose
waters the curious name of the
manor IS taken.
On expressing desire to see the
spring we were taken down to it.
passing through the old apple or
chard ON our way. As we RECALLED
ourselves with the really fine wa
ter we were told that we were
then standing on the stone slab on
which Washington stood to drink
when he stopped there on his return
from Pittsburg, after the defeat of
Braddock, in ITS. He was accom-
panied by a few of his men, and the
party afterwards went up to the
manor house to rest and visit the
family. Another event that this re-
calls, and adds to the historic inter-
est of the place, is that during the
British invasion Of Washington, in
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
RECORD OF THE PAST.

The best guarantee of the future Il
the record of the past, and over fifty
thousand people have publicly testified
that Doan's Kidney Pills have cured
them of numerous kidney ills, from
common backache to dangerous dia-
betes, and all the attendant annoy
ances and sufferings from urinary dis
orders. They have been cured to stay
cured. Here is one case:
Samuel J. Taylor, retired carpenter,
residing at 312 South Third ST., Goshen,
Ind, says: "On the 25th day of Au-'
gust, 1897, I made an affidavit before
Jacob c. Mann, notary public, stating
my experience with Doan's Kidney
Pills. I had suffered for thirty years
and was compelled at times to walk
by the aid of crutches, frequently
passed gravel and suffered excruciat-
ingly. l took every medicine on the
market that I heard about, and some
gave me temporary relief. I began
taking Doan's Kidney Pills, and the
results l gave to the public in the state
ment above referred to. At this time,
on the 10Th day of July, 1902, l make
this further statement, that during
the five years which have elapsed I
have had no occasion to use either
Doan's Kidney Pills or any other med
icine for my kidneys. The cure effect
ed was permanent one"
\ FREE TRIAL of this great Kidney
medicine which cured Mr.. Taylor will
be mailed on application to any part
of the United States. Address Foster
Milburn Co., Buffalo, n. Y. For sale
by all druggists, price 50cents per box.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
THE YOUTH THAT is GONE.

Sing me a song of lad that is gone,
Say, could that lad be /?
Chockful of bounce he Jared forth on day,
Not the least little bit shy.
Startling his raiment in pattern and hue
AS the lands laws would allow;
dissatisfaction most blissful he knew.
Where is that feeling now?
Sing me a song of a lad'that is gone,
Say could that ass be /?
1t seems pretty hard to believe. but upon
My word, there's no use TO deny.
Give me again that full knowledge of all,
Give me the speech so slack,
Give me those clothes and the shoes too
small
And I'll cheerfully hand them back.
Sing me a song Of a lad that is gone,
Say, could that lad be 1?
Modest and sensible man that 1 am,
It's an awful temptation to lie.
Swagger and brag, riot and jag
His faults l could never cordone,
And considering all that was I've no call
To be sorry, I'm glad that he's gone.
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
QUEER OLD MANSION.
Known in History as the Clean
Drinking Manor.
Was Built in 1850 and stiu In Excel
lent COndition-Washing
Name Associated
with IT..
Especial Washington letter.


a THOUGH the law of entail.
~ ment is fixed in the common
law and the statutory laws of
Great Britain, there has never been
any effort made to engraft that eX-
crescence of aristocracy upon the
laws of our land. Therefore it is
strange and almost anomalous to
find an estate which has been in one
family for more than 200 years on
this continent, and near the capital
city of our great republic.
AS the French origin of the word is
well known it will not be necessary
to explain to readers that the law
of entailment is a cutting off, of an
estate from all other estates, so that
it proceeds directly from one heir to
another, through many generations.
Although the law is a rule by which
estates are fixed it also extends in
some instances to incorporeal hered-
itaments in law. 1t was with refer
ence to this that Prior wrote of
"Joab's blood, entailed on Judah's
crown"
Driving over the country roads
north and northwest of this city it
sometimes happens that the Oldest
residents here come upon places of
historic interest which are not known
to the public and have no place in
history. Such a place is Clean Drink
ing manor, within an hours drive of
the executive mansion, on a road
over which not less than three score
of our people travel every day in
their peregrinations for pleasure and
recreation. The old manor house is
sheltered by foliage and does not at
tract the attention of casual observ.
ers. It is half surrounded by broad
veranda as beautiful originally as
any of the verandaS of colonial and
ante-colonial days.
Built in 1850 the venerable frame
mansion is yet in good condition, al
though time has dealt unsparingly
with it, giving the outer timbers a
weather-beaten appearance and wear
ing away some of the interior wocd'
work. But there are very few evil
dences of decay in any portion of
the place. There have been no
changes nor alterations made in the
house. On one side is clustered
what remains of the old kitchen and
servants quarters, built of bricks
made in England.
On the other side, surrounded by
an old-fashioned stone wall, is the
manor garden, now overgrown with
hedges of lockwood, which at one
time bordered the trim, fancifully.
shaped flower beds, but are now so
thick that they completely hide the
little beds they used to outline
Round the entire garden, inside the
stone wall, is a magnificent hedge of
tall lockwood. This is reputed to be
finer even than the famous box" at
Mount Vernon, planted at about the
same time. Roses and vines, lilac
and other oldfashioned plants and
shrubs, run riot now over porch, wall
and outbuildings, making the house
quainIy picturesque amidst it's set
ting of tall cedars, locusts and hem.
locks. When servants were numer
Gus, all of these plants received
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

Los Angeles, Cal.
a day at time how l would feel the
next day. Five bottles of Lydia E.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
changed all that, my days became days
of health, and 1 have njoyed every day
since-now six years.
eve have used considerable of your
Vegetable Compound in our charitable
work, as we find that to restore poor
mother to health so she can support her
self and those dependent upon her, if
such there be, is truer charity than to
give other aid. You have my hearty
endorsement, for you have proven
yourself true friend to suffering wo-
men."-MRs. E. SAILER, 1861 Hill St.,
Los Angeles, Cal.-S5ooo forfeit If aboue tes-
tfmoniai is not genuine.
No other pers on can give such
helpful advice to women who
are sick as can Mrs. Pinkham,
for no other hasf had such great
experience-heI address is Lynn,
Mass, and heI advice free-if
you are sick write her-yOu are
foolish if you don't.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
CHANGE OF LIFE.
Some Sensible Advice to W0'
men by Mrs. E. Sailer.

"DEAR Mrs. PINKHAM: When I
passed through what is known as
change of life,' I had two years suf-
fering, sudden heat, and as quick
chills would pass over me my appetite
was variable and / never could tell for
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
Himself to Blame.

Anxious Father-Do the best you
can for him, doctor. That is all / can
ask. If it is the will of Providence
Surgeon-Don't try to place the re
sponsibility on Providence in this case.
Mr.. McJones. You bought the toy pis-
tol for the boy yOurself.-Chicage
Tribune,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

Minister Visiting prison How can
you say there have been successes in
your life?
Bunco Pete-Why, man, in my time
I've fiim-fammed a phrenologist, a
writer of detective stories, a character
reader and NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS..
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

A Berlin dentists new local anaes-
thetic is preparation from fresh
suprarenal capsules of oxen and calves.
Injected into the gums, this gives in
SenSibility as deep as the bone.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02
Future Usefulness of Panama Hats.

Don't throw away your panama
hat. With suitable earholes cut in
the sides, says the Chicago Tribune,
it will be useful for your poor horse
next summer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

For forty years Dr. Fowler's Extract of
Wild Strawberry has been curing summer
complaint, dysentery, diarrhoea, bloody
fiux,. pain in the stomach, and it has never
yet failed to do everything claimed FOR it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

Impossible to foresee an accident. Not
Impossible to be prepared for it. DR..
Thomas Electric Oil. Monarch over main
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

Gayety is not proof that the heart 10
At ease, but often in the midst of laughter
the heart is sadie Genlis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1902-10-02

Street Car Travel-At seven the works.
At eight the clerks. AT nine the shrks-ln-
dianapolis News.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-06-20
FRUIT BY The CARLOAD.

The greeting which will be extended
to the visiting knights families and
friends OF the Pythian hosts on reach.
Ing San Francisco next August will
give tnem some idea that taey have
not made the trip in vain. Before
reaching the city they will be met by
"a delegation of California knights,
who viii bear greetings to them from
the local brotherhood. and direct the
visitors to the ferry landing. where
they will be taken by tne reception
committee to the grand nave of The
ferry depot. That room is $50 feet In
length and r. feet ln height. A con.
ception of the vastness of that hall
may be Inferred from the fact that two
carloads Of fruit piled in one corner
of it. can scarcely be seen from tae
opposite end. That room will contain
tne information bureau. besides an
abundance of California's choicest
fruits, flowers and wines. to all of
which the visitors will be welcome.
No attempt at display will be made
here, only samples will be distributed
Located in the same building are tho
splendid exhibits of the California
State Board of Trade, containing sam
pies from the different counties Of all
the products of California Here is
also the instructive exhibit of the
California State Mining Bureau ana of
the world-famous Alaskan exhibit,
containing samples of every conceiv.
able article produced or used by the
dwelers of Alaska.
No wonder crowds are already
planning to take advantage of the
low railroad rates and so to Califor-
MIA during August 1t is the chance
OF lifetime to see the great west
and the marvels of this Pacific coasA
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-06-20
THAT RESOLUTION.

With reference to the proceedings
of meeting OF the city council.
which appears elsewhere in this is
sue of The News. we feel that the pub
lie is entitled to some slight explana-
ton on the subject matter of the res
oution, as well as that of the pubiiea
tien woieh appeared IN our issue Of
yesterday, which 1t seems was re-
aponsible for the action of the coun-
ell.
In the very beginning we desire to
discIaim any intention of rejecting in
any way upon the official or personal
integrity of City Treasurer Geo. H.
Smith.
When We think the conduct of
public official needs to be questioned
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-06-20

we shall come out boldly and say
50. and viii not DO it by ambiguous
statements and unfair inuendoes.
The item, which appeared in our
news columns Wednesday morning
was secured in good faith, AMI when
it was given space we thought we
were speaking "by the card" as it
were, and That we were giving the
public a piece of news which they
were entitled to. 1t appears, however.
that an error was made either on our
part on on the part of others. in either
event, It seems That the publication
was at variance with the facts In the
case, in SO mucn as council did not
vote TO employ an accountant to check
the city books, but to all intents and
purposes that action was not neces-
sary, for the simple fact that the ac-
ton in question was taken in January
last by the council, and the only fea-
.ture discussed at Tuesdays meeting
was whether the American Audit
Company should do Inc work OF not,
they having refused to take it for
the amount fixed by council, wanting
instead payment at the rate Of So
much per diem.
1t appears that the matter was left
open; we were informed that such
was not the case, and these are the
facts in the matter
So far as the city treasurer Is con
cerned. we again say we hod no idea
Of casting the slightest reflection on
him, but simply thought that we we're
giving the public an Interesting piece
Of news.
AS matter OF fact, council adopted
a resolution in January last appro-
priating $3.50 to be expended in en-
ploying an accountant to check all Of
the books Of the city and in as much
as this action was not rescinded at
the executive session, we took It for
granted that the original resolution
stood as passed.
That's all there is to it.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-06-20
Bids Wanted.

Sealed bids are invited by the mayor
and council Of the city Of Brunswick.
during the ensuing thirty days. for
the purchase OF property known as
tae Old Baptist church property.
Said property consists of three New
Town lots, numbers 1874. 1916 and
1916. containing in all 80 by 30 feet:
situated on the north east corner Of
G and II streets, together with ali
buildings thereon; the right is reserv-
ed to subject any ana all bids.
Brunswick. Ga, June i3. 1902.
NJ. D. Russell,
Clerk of Council.
The Brunswick news. [volume] (Brunswick, Ga.) 1901-1903, 1902-06-20
GEORGIA. GLYNN COUNTY.

TO all whom 1t may concern: J.
NJ. Keen having, in proper form. APP
piled TO me for permanent letters OF
administration on the estate TO Alice
M. Keen, late OF said county, this is
to cite all and singular, the creditors
and next Of kin OF Alice M. Keen to
be and appear at my Office within tho
time allowed by law and show cause,
il any they can. why permanent adj
ministration should not be granted to
J. M Keen on Alice Nj. Keen's estate.
Witness, my hand and official sigma
ture this 9Th day of June, 1902.
HORACE DART, Ordinary.