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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

wards used in fencing are comprised in
it. Some of the guards used by boxers
and movements Of the leg and foot prac-
ticed by opponents of French boxing are
introduced, as well as certain methods
peculiar to German swordsmen and pro-
fessors of the rapier. Numerous tricks
are borrowed from the marvellous JAP
anese system known as "Ju, Jit SUI or
weakness against strength" against
which Fitzsimmons would be as help
less as a babe, and any delicate lady
who becomes proficient in the art can
rest assured that she Is a match for
at least one or two roughs so long as
she retains her presence of mind and
her umbrella!
The accompanying photograph, made
for the Kansas City Star, and for which
Nine. Vigny consented to pose, gives a
better idea of the system than any de-
scription could.
Miss Baden-Powell, the sister of the
famous general, impressed by her broth
er's adage that "a smile and stout
stick will carry one through any diff
Guilty." has become proficient in self
defense with parasol and walking
cane.
The method Of self-defense with an
umbrella or walking-stick does not take
long to acquire. After three months
tuition an average young girl would be
equal to almost any emergency. No
matter how we'll rough might box, he
would have no chance to get in blow,
and he would be powerless to protect
himself from terrible punishment In
the shape of thrusts or prods, and while
staggering from the effects of these he
would receive blows on the head and
face that would speedily dispose of him.
Furthermore, the pupils are taught how
to trip an adversary up and throw him
with the handle of the umbrella. and
how to throw him, should he close.
after the manner of the Japanese. A
combined knowledge of the laws of
dynamics and anatomy can always de-
feat mere strength, and in street fight
where the Queensberry rules of the ring
are not observed the skilled pugilist
would be at the mercy of the girl who
understands these arts and possesses
the nerve to put them to practical ac-
coypf
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
A Western WOoIrroyyer.

Newcastle, Wyo., Dec 2l.-There is a
man in this place who claims that no
one need suffer with backache, as he has
proven in his own case that it can be com
pletely and permanently cured
His name is s. &. Hoist and he is a
stock raiser a woolgrower.
Il was shearing sheep at the time the
FIRST pam came on says Mr.. Hoist. Il
was so bad for two years afterwards that
/ could hardly sit down, and when once
down, it was almost impossible for me to
get up again.
Il tried all the medicine could hear
OF and several doctors without help, not
even for moment. | used Dodd's Kid
ney Pills and they made new man out OF
me. felt as if there was new blood in my
veins. am as stout in the back as a
mule and can lift and work as hard as /
please without an ache or pain in any part
of my body.
1T is now over year since they cured
me and | can say there is not a healthier
man in Wyoming than | am, and before
using Dodd's Kidney Pills there was not a
more complete physical wreck in the
whole country than | was"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

and articular rheumatism is the result
Ankles, knees, wrists and elbows be-
come suddenly swollen and painful. Al
long disastrous illness follows. The
child may live and become Gonzales cent,
miserable invalid of valvular disease
of the heart. All these mishaps are the
direct result of neglected cold. Peruna
is the safeguard of the family. If a child
catches cold Peruna should be used inn
mediately.
A few doses of Peruna and child's
cold is gone. The apprehension of the
parents flee away. The household IS
free from fear once more.
If you dc not receive prompt and sat-
isfactory results from the use of Peruna,
write at once to DR.. Hartman, giving a
full statement of your case and he VIII
be pleased to give you his valuable ad-
vice gratis.
Address Dr. Hartman, President OF
The Hartman Sanitarium, Columbus
| Ohio.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
USE ALUMINIUM COINS.
How business Men of Williams. Ia,
Keep Trade at HOme-New Medium
of Exchange Popular Among Farm
ers because of Hts Li@htness.

AhOht NAch Oh W Ahse
Keep Trade at HOme-New Medium
of Exchange Popular Among Farm
ers Because of Hts Li@htness.
For several months past the coin
of the Williams Exchange, Williams,
Iowa, used by the farmers of that
section of Hamilton county, has been
passing current, and it is now in gen
eral use almost to the exclusion of
dollars, half dollars, quarters, dimes
and nickels. The new currency is
made of aluminium and the coins are
about the same size as those used by
Uncle Sam, but not nearly so heavy.
Farmers come to Williams often with
an overcoat pocket filled with dollars,
and the whole outlay of riches will
not weigh as much as twenty silver
dollars.
The aluminium coin used by the
farmers in and near Williams is now
being talked about, and inquiries are
coming from various sources as to
the system which is in vogue. The
exchange has without doubt received
more free advertising the past few
weeks than any other financial institu-
ton in the world. The advertising is
worldwide, and letters are being re-
ceived almost every day at the bank
of Williams making inquiry about the
aluminium coins, and from collectors
of coin all over the world, offering
large premiums for specimens.
In fact, the Williams Exchange is
not very pretentious affair. 1t is
intended only for the use and accom-
mediation of the business houses of
the town of Williams, in business
deals with their customers.
The purpose of the exchange is to
buy butter, eggs and poultry, and
when the produce is sold to the eX-
change the farmers receive a ticket
for the amount, which may be eX-
changed for merchandise at any of
the Williams stores. Farmers may
receive any or all of their payment
in trade checks or coins, good in
trade only at any store in Williams
lnasmuch as the trade checks pass
for money in any store in Williams,
the checks are looked upon by the
farmers the same as money and are
exchanged back and forth the same
do liIOlltN. ODilll dCDlS OIlCu
paid in trade ch ecks at no discount.
The Williams bank is the only insti-
tuition in town where the fiat money
is recognized. Bankers will not ac-
cept the coin.
The farmers like the Williams elias
tic currency plan because the Will
Jams exchange pays a little highc.
price than is paid for produce IN
surrounding towns. OF course, this
bigger price is paid in aluminium
coin, of which merchants in other
towns make all sorts of sport, but
so long as the Williams store keep
ers sell as cheap as the store keep
ers i'll other towns, the farmers feel
that they are ahead.
1t has been a losing game for the
Williams Exchange SO far. The ex-
change has lost money every day that
it has been in business. But the mer-
chants who make up the company
claim to have increased business and
to make up on their business what
they lose as members of the eX-
change. In the meantime the farm
trs, their wives and daughters, the
boys and hired men. and even the
older men, rattle their aluminium coin
and are happy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
GEOGRAPHICAL TAFFY.
Rare Distinction of the Town Was Not
in Line with the Expectations
of the People.

"What town is this?" asked the eminent
statesman, who, relates the Chicago Tri-
bune, was making a political tour of the
provinces.
"Ionia," they told him.
The eminent statesman stepped out to
the rear platform of the gorgeous private
car in which he was travelling.
My countrymen,' he said, impressively,
to the cheering throng at the station,
your beautiful and thriving young city
has rare distinction. Independently of
its commerce and manufactures, indepen-
IDENTIFY OF its charming location, indepen-
IDENTIFY, l may add, of the stalwart men
and fair women who inhabt it, so many of
whom l see before me-not forgetting
these bright and winsome young children
who are also here, the hope and mainstay
of the republic-independently, l say, OF
all these, your lovely city"
Here he became truly eloquent. His
eyes flashed, his voice rang out in clarion
tones, and he shook his clenched fist at
the zenith.
has the rare distinction of bearing a
name that has only five letters, and yet
has four sylables"
The applause, as the train moved away,
was simply deafening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
Pe.-u-na Kept in the House for Five
Years.

Mr.. Albert Lietzman, 1886 Milwaukee
Ave, Chicago, ILL.,, writes:
Il am only too glad to inform you that
l am feeling splendid and have never
felt better in my life. Through the adj
vice of a friend l tried Peruna, and am
glad to say it cured me to perfection. l
began to tell a friend about Peruna the
other day, and l had no sooner COM
menced than he told me his folks have
kept Peruna in the house for the last
five years. | am sure | wouldn't be
without it. Mother also uses it to keep
herself in good health
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
Good Track, Good Trains, Good Time.

In each of these the New York Central
is not surpassed, as thousands will attest
Travellers between the West and the East
will find it to their advantage to use the
New York Central which, in point of time,
equipment, roadbed, dining car service and
scenic attractions is first among the rail
roads of the world
Send two-cent stamp to George II.
Daniels, General Passenger Agent, Grand
Central Station, New York, for copy of
the Illustrated Catalogue of the New York
Central's "Four-Track Series"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
How to Clean Lace Curt.in.

A professional cleaner says that the
best method of cleansing lace curtains
at home is to make suds of warm wa
ter, white CASTLE soap and little borax.
II the curtains are very dirty, scrub
them gently with a soft scrubbing brush.
Lace curtains should never be rubbed
between the haads. This stretches the
mesh and is very likely to tear holes in
it. When quite clean, rinse in clear wa
ter to which little borax has been add
ed, squeeze between the hands, but do
not wiring, and dry in sheet
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
|AWNA RBROWW

Mrs. ]. NJ. Brown, Dun
negan Springs, Mo-,
writes:
MY little daughter
three years old was trou~
bled with a very bad
cough which remained
after an attack of ca
tarrhal fever. She has
taken one bottle of PERU
ma through which she
has obtained a complete
cure. She is now as wen
and happy as a little g'rl
can be. When ourfrieuds
say how well She looks 1
tell them Peruna dill T."
In a later letter She
says: "Our little daugh-
ter continues to have
good health"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

The EIoping PHILOSOPHERS.

'We're going to miss getting room full
of presents George said the dear girl as
she eloped with the youth OF her choice
Yes" he cheerfully replied, and we're
going to bear the loss with good deal of
philosophy, when we remember that we
don't have to give a roomful of presents in
return" -Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

He-"Do you remember when we were
children, and | used to come over to your
house to play? Weren't these Jolly times?"
She-"Werent they! And your mamma
never let you stay more than an hour
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Mrs. Jilt-'And when you told him |
was married did he seem to be sorry"
Miss Hilt-"Oh, yes; he said so quite
frankly" Mrs. Jilt-"Did he, really
Miss Hilt-"Yes, indeed; he said he was
exceedingly sorry, although he didn't know
the man personally -PhlIadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
A Remarkable Discovery.

A German chemist has discovered heal
ing agent in coal oil which has created
quite a sensation amongst sufferers wher-
ever it has been tested, on account of the
wonderful cures accomplished by its use
A few applications are sufficient to cure
muscular Rheumatism, Neuralgia, head
ache, tooth, ear or backache, lameness,
sprains, chilblains, in fact every severe
pain. 1t is sold in drug stores as Dr.
Bayer's Penetrating Oil in 25c and Soc
bottles and warranted to cure or money
refunded.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Count Nottapenn-"Las night giva re
like she should marry wiz me-" Ascum-
"And did She give you any encourage
ment?" Count Nottapenni-"I do not
know. She simply say to me: What kinda
re nerve food do you use?"-Philadel.) hia
Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
Filling for Sofa Pillows.

Cattails dVed and pulled apart into
down are sa 4 to make capital filing
for sofa pillows. This cattail down
does not absorb dampness, neither does
1t ever grow mouldy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
Genius,

Wiggles-Dawson is versatile sort of
chap, isn't he?
Waggle-I should say he was. He can
make just as good a speech at a ward eau
Gus as he can at the anniversary of Sun
day school.-Somervile journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

All creameries use butter color. Why
not do as they do-use June Tint Butter
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Here, take this rife" cried the excited
Snowman. The leopard has escaped.
When you find him, shoot him on the
spot!" Which spot, SIR" gasped the
green circus hand Scribe.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Kitty-"I believe you think Just as much
of Minnie Hawha as you do of me" George
why, l actually abominate her!" Kitty
George, you are such dear!"-Boston
Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
Quit Coughing.

Why cough, when for 25c and this notice
you get % doses of an absolutely guaran-
teed cough cure in tablet form postpaid.
DIR. SKlRVlN CO., La Crosse, Wis. TX. IT,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Muggins-"How do you manage to keep
ysur wife in such good humor." Buggins
II pretend to be jealous of her. "-Phlla-
delphia Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Governess-"Oh, Kitty, you careless
child! There are not two RS in very Rub
one of them out" Kitty-"Yes. But
which one?"-Punch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

A good action is never lost; it is q
treasure laid up and guarded for the doer s
need.-Calderon.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Artist-"What beautiful place this is!
| suppose you came here for the view?
Old Lady-"No, wasn't consulted. | was
born here. "-Sommerville journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

She-"Women may gossip sometimes,
but they have better control of their
tongues than men have" He-"You are
right. Men have no control whatever of
women's tongues. kansas City Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Beggar-"Please, boss, won't you gimme
dime to" Jenkns-'See here! l gave
you dime yesterday" Beggar-"Well
den !"-Philadelphi Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Those who are formed to win general
admiration are seldom calculated to be-
stow individual happiness.-Lady Blessing
ton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

A man who cannot mind his own bust
ness is not to be trusted with the kings
Saville.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Nothing sooner overthrows weak head
than opinion of authority; like too strong
liquor Tor frail glass.-Sir P. Sidney.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Hicks-"I suppose you heard that our
house was robbed?" Wicks-''Yes. | I'M
derstand the way the thieves ransacked
the place simply beggared description.
Hicks-''Not only that, but it very nearly
beggared me. Philadelphia Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

The worst men often give the best ad-
vice; our thoughts are better sometimes
than our deeds-Bailey.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Irate Mathematical a-here, don't
you see that sign? It's big, enough and
black enough 1t says, No smoking "
friend but, really, you must not believe
in s-s. Don't you see that | am smok-
ing, nevertheless "-Cincinnat Times-Star,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
Ave, N, Minneapolis, Mimi, Jan. 6, 1900.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Discomfort is the want of self-reliance;
it is the inhrmity of Williamson.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

Greene-"Do you mean to say that Miss
Fletcher said had no head on me?" Gray
-"Well, if she didn't say that in so many
words, she said substantially the same
thing She told Daisy Brown you were all
heart. boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
PE=RU=NA PROTECTS THE LITTLE ONES
XXI. - Ii =. Es@=-@=1a94
Against Winter Catarrh In It's Many
Phases
Neglected Colds in Children
Often Bring Disastrous
Results.

Peruna Should be kept in the
house all the time.
Peruna should be kept in every
house where there are children.
Don't wait until the child is
sick then send to a drug store.
Have Peruna on hand-accept no
substitute.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21

The downward road is Est 70 downy.--
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
Pe-ru-na Protects the Entire
Household Against Catarrhal
Diseases.

AS soon as the value of Peruna
is fully appreciated by every
household, both as a preventive
and cure of catarrhal affections,
tens of thousands of lives will be
saved, and hundreds of thousands
of chronic, lingering cases of dis
ease prevented. Peruna is q
household safeguard.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-01-21
To Cure a Cold In One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c.
Evening journal., 1904-04-19
Norfolk & Western Ry

Schedule in effect Feb. IA, 1904.
Leave Wilmington. Penna. r. r. Sta
ton.
4.23 a. m. daily-All points on Norfolk
and Western; also Knoxville, Chatta-
nooga and Memphis.
6.3s D. m. daily--Wa Washington and Chatta-
nooga IAmited-Roanoke, Bristol. Wins
ton, Salem. Knoxville. Chattanooga.
Nashville. Memphis. New Orleans.
Through sleepers. cate cars.
For Norfolk via Washington and Rich
mond, 12.4S a. m. daily. 90 a. IN. daily.
1875 D. m. daily. Arrive Norfolk n.2o a.
m, $50 p. m, 1920 p. m.
Via philadelphia-Pennsyl R. r. and
Cum. Valley r. R.-Shenandoah VAL
ley Route.
Trains leave Philadelphia. Pennsylvania
r. r. Station;
SIS D. m. dally-Shenandoah special, 10,
Luray. Elkton. Basic, Buena Vista, Nat
ural Bridge, Roanoke. r. Radford, VIM
ston-Salem, Blueheld. Welch and Gary.
~ Pullman buffet sleeper between Phila-
delphia, Welch and Gary.
40 D. IN. daily-Express. For Luray
Natural Bridge. Buena Vista, Roanoke
Radford, wytheville, Abingdon. Bristol
Morristown, Knoxville. Chattanooga an
Memphis. Pullman sleeper between
Philadelphia and Knoxville.
Via Baltimore and Ohio r. r.
From 3. & o. station 1.22 p. m. daily
except Sunday for Berryville. Luray and
intermediate points.
Il. ]. LOCKWOOD. Pass. Aet.. I'm
Penna. Ave. N. W., Washington. d. c.
w. B. BEvILL. @. r. A.. Roanoks. va
Evening journal., 1904-04-19
Hrief pfeution.

In wheat seed selection at the Ten
nessee experiment station large grains
from medium heaGs gave the best av-
erage ylcld-32.6s bushels per acre.
Large grains from large heads stood
second. Medium sized heads are most
likely TO give satisfactory results.
In a general way all the pineapple
soils OF Florida, according to a report
OF the experiment station, belong to
the same type, type which is marked
by the absence Of any appreciable
amount Of very fine sand, silt aud
clay. The capacity Of these soils for
holding water is not great
The hand separator is revolutioniz-
ing the dairy business.
Potash checks rust In the cotton
plant In Alabama experiments 200
pounds OF kainit was better against
rust than 100 pounds per acre.
''Now that the price OF cotton is
slumping. let US remind you to put In
more live stock crops or more truck, Z"
remarks Farm and Ranch.
Evening journal., 1904-04-19
NoTIcE.-WE. MARY II. BRov

NOTICE. WE. MARY T.. BROWN
AND WILLIAM j. ARMSTRONG, trad
ing as Brown and Armstrong, the ten
ants and occupants Of the house situated
at Newark, Del, known as the Deer
Park Hotel. In united School Districts
Nos. 80 s9M a ana ara. consolidated
and Incorporated under the name and
style OF the Newark public schools IN
White Clay Creek hundred. county OF
New Castle and State OF Delaware. in
compliance with the requirements Of
the acts OF the General Assembly
in such case made and provided. do here
by give notice THAT we shall apply In
writing to the Court OF General Sessions
Of the State Of Delaware, In and for New
Castle county, on Monday, the 10th day OF
May, 1904, being the next term of said
court, for a license for said house. as an
inn or tavern. for the sale therein OF in
toxicating liquors In less quantities than
one quart, to be drunk on the premises
and the following respectable citizens Of
the said school districts, at least slS
Of whom are substantial freeholders OF
said school districts, recommend the said
application. viz:
Peter A. Riley. VIM. II. steele.
Daniel Kennedy, James f. Walker
Alfred l.. Jones. John Kennedy,
George L. Spence. II. Warner McNeal
j. w. Pennington, Alfred C. stiItz,
william 7. Casho, G.. Fader
T. f.. Armstrong. Geo. W. Griffin,
Thomas Riley, Geo. r. Powell,
j. M. Rowen, l.. *. Bowen,
j. Rankin Armstrong. 4
apr16-3t BROWN & ARMSTRONG.
Evening journal., 1904-04-19
TELEPHONE MAIL SERVICE.
Wire Connection with the Postofass
Popular In the Central states.

Wire Connection with the Posfoffios
Popular In the Central states.
A measure suggested for extending
the usefulness OF the rural mail routes
of the various states is that OF connect
ing farm homes by telephone with the
postoffices out OF which rural free de-
livery is operated. The idea Is that
special stamp should be issued by the
government which. II attached,to a let
ter by the sender, would authorize the
postmaster at the Office OF any rural
route az which Il IS received to open
the letter, ascertain its contents and
telephone them 70 the person to whom
the letter is addressed. This would
effect a saving Of time In the reception
Of the message, which is nearly always
desirable and often OF great importance,
especially on an up 10 date farm, which
is nowadays a business center, run on
business principles and requiring busi-
ness facilities.
IL appears that rural telephone lines
have grown enormously In number and
extent the past three to Eve years
throughout Ohio, Indiana, Illinois,
Iowa. Michigan and the central west
states. In some instances a telephone
route Is nearly identical with that Of
rural free delivery, and the postmas-
ter in his Office could communicate di-
rectly by telephone with any patron OF
the mail route. In these cases only
the issue OF the appropriate stamp
would seem necessary 10 inaugurate
the proposed special service. Where
connection is not direct It could often
be had through second line, already
existing.
The increase Of rural telephone com
panies. many OF them organized and
operated by the farmers themselves.
has brought the service TO compara-
lively inexpensive rates Farmers OF
Illinois and Indiana are showing espe-
cial concern as TO the course OF the
postal authorities and In some towns
have lately got together TO consider
their own interests in the matter.