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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
BLUE FO~ FARMING.
On an Alaskan Island n Wisconsin
Business Man Has 800 Animals
Whose Fur Is Worth from Ten to
Eighty Dollars Each.

George T. Scove. after an absence
of nearly six years on an isolated
island off the Alaskan coast, is in
Manitowoc, Wis, spending the winter
with relatives. He is the son of III.
NJ. Scove. "A former well known ship
builder, and was born and educa ted N
Manitowoc. In 1895 he went to Alas
ka and acquired some mining proper
ty, on which he prospected for n
year, and then associated with him
Charles L. Mann, of Milwaukee. the
latter taking a half interest in the
mines, with the stipulation that
Scove should engage in the blue fox
farming business with parties having
equal ownership in the mines and
the new industry
Scove preempted Patterson island.
located off the southeast coast of
Alaska. 60 miles north of the interna-
tiOnal boundary line. Scove then went
to Prince William sound and pu"-
chased 66 pair of the best breed of
blue foxes and took them to Patterson
island by water, distance of several
hundred miles. Here he had shacks
and fish shanties erected. The foxes,
uStt W Il more tli-
mate. thrived, but High island, add
joining Patterson island, separated
by channel only 100 yards wide, was
an attractive spot for the foxes. and
they swan across and inhabited High
island. He then found it necessary to
purchase this island, TOO, to save his
stock.
The foxes care for themselves. with
the exception of their feed. They
sUbsist entirely on fish and berries.
During the salmon run large quaint
ties are caught at the mouths of in
let's AID are smoked and preserved
for :he season. Other varieties, such
a. halibut, cob. dog fish, shark and
founder. are caught during the sum
mer months.
The foxes have regular feeding
places on the islands, and receive
their "rations" every afternoon.
During the five years the &c pair
have increased to over 100 foxes.
The fur is one of the most expensive
in the market today. and brings a
price of from $40 to $50. according to
the quality, size and color Of the fur
The color ranges from a maltese to
a dark navy blue. London is the gen
eral market for blue FOX furs. which
are used extensively in dress trim.
| mings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

to health until the kidneys are cured
Read how one woman was restored by
using Doan's Kidney Pills:
Mrs. H. A Van Sickle, 311 9th Ave.
S. W., Roanoke, Va, says: Kidney
trouble was hereditary in our family
and had been so continually afflicted
with the disease that l began to de-
spair of even temporary relief. Some
times | suffered so severely that l was
confined TO my bed. The aching in my
back was intense and the kidney dis
order caused an excess of uric acid IN
my blood which impaired my digestion.
was compelled to deny myself of many
of the little delicacies of diet. The
doctors diagnosed my case as congeS-
ton of the kidneys. | had about given
up hope when | began using Doan's
Kidney Pills, but | took only a FEY
doses when their curative powers were
proven TO my satisfaction. l have
never been without them in the house
since
Doan's Kidney Pills are sold by alt
dealers; price, so cents; or mailed on
receipt of price by Foster-Milburn Co.,
Buffalo, N. Y. Write for free trial.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
LIKE AS A FATHER. "

Sent up to bed in the dark. alone.
Where all of the corners were weird and
dim
And the shapes and the shadows waited
him
At every turninS-Tny little son.
Sent for some childish mischief done
At the hour when childish hearts are high
With joy of the evenings revelry-
And his fault at worst was tiny one!
A wisi full moment his feet delayed,
Waltz to let my face relent,
And then, pitiful penitent,
His faltering. frightened way he made:
But up in the stairway's deepest shade
l heard him pause where the shadows
crowd
And whisper, Father" and sob aloud,
Father, go with me. l am afraid!'
Quick as his calling my answer leapt.
Strong as his terror my shielding arms
Folding him close from the nights alarms,
Sheltered and cOmforted while he wept;
And up in the nursery's light | kept
A tender watch until he smiled again.
Till the sobs of his half-remembered pain
Lessened and hushed, and the baby slept.
Father of love, when my day is done
And all of my trespasses written in,
Not for a thoughtless or willful sin
Send me out in the dark alone;
But so as | remembered by little son,
Come to the prayer of my pleading breath
And lead me safe through the night OF
death,
Father of light, when my light is gone!
Nancy Byrd Turner, in Youths Com
panion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
This Is miraculous.

Manhattan, Hans, March l4-One of
the strangest cases that has e>er been
heard of in Riley Co. is that of the three
yearold daughter of Mr. Jonas Brubaker
of this place.
Some time ago the little girl took whoop-
ing cough, winch was followed by pneu-
monia. When the pneumonia left her, she
was taken down with malaria fever with
at times symptoms of Spinal Meningitis.
The family doctor brought her safely
through these troubles, but after the fever
Brghts Disease set in and the doctors
gave her up. Her father tells the rest of
the story:
I'VE began to give her Dodd's Kidney
Pills and after she had taken about three
and a half boxes. she was entirely cured.
Now she is well as any child, running and
playing as if nothing had ever been the
matter with her The doctors said she
was beyond the reach of medicine Dodd
Kidney Pills certainly saved our little
girls life. when she was so far into the
chronic stage of Bright's Disease that we
thought nothing could save her"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
II. Didn't Have to Prov. II.

The other day a stranger stepped on
the train at Hopkins and said to a man
on the depot nlatform: Can you tell me
who is the be5. lawyer in this town" Il
am" replied the man on the platform
without hesitation. The stranger seemeff
somewhat disconnected by this display Of
egotism and gently said: Excuse me, sir,
but | should like to have you prove it, >
Don't nave to prove it. sir" answered
the man on the platform 81 admit it.
am the only LAWYER in the town SIR" And
Immediately the stranger got a lawyer
and the lawyer got client.-Kansas City
journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
ECZEMA ON HANDS.
Red, Rough Hands, Itching, Burning
Palms and Painful Finger Ends
-One Night Treatment.

Soak the hands on retiring in a strong,
hot, creamy lather OF Cuticura Soap. Dry,
and anoint freely with Cuticura, the great
skin cure and pIrest of emollients Wear,
during the night, old, loose kid gloves
with the finger ends cut off and air holes
cut in the palms. For red, rough, chapped
hands, dry, assured, itching, feverish
palms, with shapeless nails and painful
hnger ends, this treatment is SIMPLY won
derful. Complete external and internal
treatment for every humor from pimples
to scrofula, from infancy to age, consist
ing OF Cuticura Soap, Ointment, and Pills,
may now be had of all chemists for 81 LOO.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Fastidious.

The. front porch is dreadfully dirty,
Maria
Ies, Know. But the new girl SAYS
40. won't wash it off until her trunk
comes"
And what has her trunk to do with
She says she always wears her best
stockings when she washes perches."-
Cleveland Plain Dealer
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
$4,000 st. Louis to California $4,000
via The Iron Mountain Route.

These tickets will be on sale daily during
March and April, when Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Cars will be operated daily be-
tween st. Louis, Los Angeles aud San Fran
cisco. Particulars from any Agent of the
Company. H. e. TOWNSEND, G. p. Il L.
Agent, ST Louis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
Not Bigoted.

Brown thought you were vegetari-
an. but | hear you eat mutton.
Robinson-I am not a bigoted vege-
tartan. only eat the meat of such ami
mails as live on vegetable food.-Stray
Stories
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
RESTORED TO HEALTH.

Many weak, suf-
fering women do not
know that their kid
neys are sick. Bach-
ache tells of sick kid
neys and so do urin-
airy disorders. Sick
kidneys make bad
blood, and bad blood
makes bad digestion,
heart palpitation, diz-
zy headaches, nery-
BUSINESS, sleepless-
ness, sciatica, rheu-
matte pains and con-
slant depression.
Cant be restored
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
saIzer's Home Builder Corn.

So named because so acres produced so
heavily, that its proceeds built lovely
home. See Salzer's catalog. Yielded in
1903 in Ind. l57 bu., Ohio $50 bu., Tenn.
9S bu., and i'll Mich 22O bu. per acre.
You can beat this record in 1904.
WHAT DO YOU THINK OF THESE YIELDS
PER ACRE?
100 bu. Beardless Barley per acre
$40 bu. Salzer's New National Oats per A
so bu. Salzer Speltz and Macaroni Wheat
1000 bu. Pedigree Potatoes per acre.
IA tons of rich Billion Dollar Grass Hay
10000 lbs. Victoria Rape for sheep-per A
10000 lbs. Teosinte, the fodder wonder
$4,000 lbs. Salzer's Superior Fodder Corn
rich, juicy fodder, per A.
Now such yields you can have. Mr.
Farmer, in 1904, if you will plant Salzer's
seeds.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
$1,000 st. Louis to California $1,000
via The Iron Mountain Route.

These tickets will be on sale daily during
March and April, when Pullman Tourist
Sleeping Cars will be operated daily be
tween st. Louis, Los Angeles and San Fran
cisco. Particulars from any Agent OF the
Company. II. G. TOWNSEND, G. P. & T.
Agent, St Louis
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
It Cures While You Walk.

Aliens Foot-Ease is a certain cure for
hot, sweating, callus, and swollen, aching
feet Sold by all Druggists. Price 25c. Don t
accept any substitute. Trial package FREE
Address Allen S. Olmsted, LIE Roy, N. y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

Save the baby with Hoxsie's Group
Cure. The only cure and preventive for
Membranous Group. Pneumonia and Diph-
liberia. No opium. No Nausea 80 cts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

\ propensity to hope and JOY is real
riches; one to fear and sorrow, zeal pow
erty.-llume.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

Bragg-'1 owe nothing to any man"
Newitt-"Oh, yes you do" Bragg-"No,
sir!' Newitt-Oh, yes. You owe an apol-
ogy to every man who has to listen to you
blow. Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

Piso's Cure cannot be too highly spoken OF
as cough cure.-J. W. o Bren. 322 Third
Ave, n, Minneapolis. MINI, Jan ., 1900.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

"Smithers has an auto with the biggest
record in the state" Speed, accidents, or
mangled pedestrians ?'-Cincinnati Times
Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

A woman is never too good to be true
Chicago Daily -,ews.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

DE man dat thinks he knows it all y
said Uncle Eben, lis KEEP busy wonderin'
how SO many foolish people kun prosper .
Washington Star.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
One Sig Braid.

Towne-Eer hair is positively golden.
Browne-So they say, but it seems very
strange to me. | knew her when she was
a little girl.
"Wen?"
Well, 1t was merely plated them
Philadelphia Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

in stamps to John A. Salzer Seed Co.. La
Crosse, Wis, and receive their great cata
log and lots of farm seed samples. X. l..
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

A big head has no show against a bi,
heart.-Ram : Horn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

Putnam Fadeless Dyes are fast 10 light
and washing.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

The coming man is usually one who ha
already arrived.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
10000 Plants for Ice.

This is a remarkable offer the John A.
Salzer Seed Co., La Crosse, Wis, makes.
They will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed to
grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
. 1000 delicious Carrots,
1000 blanching, nutty Celery,
1000 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
This great offer is made in order to in.
duce you to try their warranted seeds
for when YOU once plant them you will
grow no others, and
ALL FOR BUT Ice POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
if you will send them 2Oc in postage, they
will add TO the above package of the ia.
nous Berlner Cauliflower. X. L.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31
To Cure CoIdin One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinne Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure. 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-31

'Pa, how much is Mr. Rockefeller
worth" oh, about billion dollars, my
SON.; How much is that in doughnuts,
paE"-roMn Tnpics.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10

Had Lao Yang been abandoned with
out fight, the public at least would
have looked forward patiently TO n de-
cisive stand at Mukden, but after a
desperate Battle, with victory for the
instant apparently in sight, to find
Lao Yang abandoned, its immense
stores captured or destroyed and the
retreat continued under the most ad-
verse conditions, severely tries public
confidence in the commanders -in-chief.
At this hour even, the authorities
know little more than what has al
ready been given to the publc There
Is still much doubt as to whether Ku-
ropatkin Is continuing his retreat, or
whether indeed he has been able to do
so, but the public, so far, is not aware
of Gen. Stakelberg's narrow escape
from being cut off
The situation, as It Is known to date,
Is that the Russian army is south OF
tho branch railway connecting Yental
station. ten miles east Of Lao Yang,
with the Yental mines. where fierce
fighting has been in progress.
Actual fighting seems to have been
suspended for the moment, the armies
resting after dheir terrific and contin-
uous exertions Of the past ten days.
the longest single battle in history,
and 1t will depend upon their respec.
tive recnperativc powers as 70 which
will first be able TO resume activity.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
Mississippi State News
Crop Outlook in mississippi.

The weekly report of the weather
bureau saws:
The first half Of the week was very
warm, but the Temperature was be-
low normal the last three days Mod
crate 10 heavy showers iell in the
Southern part OF the state, but the
northern part was generally without
precipitation.
In the northern half of the State
the change to the hot, dry weather OF
the past two weeks from the cool wet
weather inc first Of August, Is having
a damaging effect on cotton. Rust
and shedding are sorious in many
counties, and the general outlook for
good crop Is not so bright rs tt
was a week ago. In the northern
delta counties some rain fell the first
ly we'll but near Yazoo City and Shar-
key counties the prospect is not as
good on account of rust, shedding
and boil worms. In the central and
southern counties rust and shedding
are not so damaging, and where rain
fell cotton is making good progress
Bolls are open in all parts of the
state and picking has begun rs far
north as Lauderdale county.
Much fodder and hay has been saw
cd late corn is doing well especially
where recent rains have fallen; sow
ing turnlps continues. but they arc
needing more moisture in the north
ern part; pastures and meadows are
in good shape.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
Wonderful Increase Shown.

A statement from the office of the
secretary of State shows the Won
derful increase Of the banking bust
ness in Mississippi during the last
eight months. and the amount Of
capital that has been invested in the
banking business within the State
curing that period surpasses all pre-
yious records. Since the lst of jan
uary the records in the secretary of
States office shov that fifty banks
have been chartered, and that these
banks represent a capital stock OF
S2,295, 900: that during the same
period six banks already in opera
ton increased their capital stock to
Il toal Of $4,000, making the
amount that has been placed in ths
banking business within the State
since the first of the year 81, sos, 900.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
It Was Called a Baptist Fish.

During recent Baptist convention
held in Charleston, Rev. DR.. Greene of
Washington, strolled down to the Bat
terry one morning to take a look across
the harbor at Fort Sumter. says the
New York Herald
Aa old negro was sitting on the sea
wall fishing. DR.. Greene watched tho
lone fisherman, and finally saw him
pull up an oddooking fish, u cross be-
tween a toad and catfish.
what kind Of fish is that, old
man." inquired Dr. Greene.
"Dey call it dc Baptist fish" replied
the fisherman, and he tossed the fish
away in disgust,
"Why do they call it tle Baptist
fish," asked the minister.
because dey spoil so soon after dey
comes outen dc water" answered the
fisherman.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
An EXPLOSION KILLS FIVE
Quantity Of NitrOglycerin Explodes
Near Upper Sandusky, 0.
Deadly Explosive Was Being Low
cred Into an Oil Well.

Findlay, o., Sept 5,--Fiye are dead
and an equal number Gorious,y injured
as the result OF a premature explosion
Of a quantity of nitroglycerin near Up
per Sandusky, Sunday,
Tho dead are:
Malen Lookabaugh, Findlay.
l.afe Mckay, Findlay.
Joseph Fox, Lima.
Corlnc Wise, aged II, Upper San
dusky,
Emanuel Urcan, Cincinnati.
The injured;
Ernest Wise, leg badly mangled and
internally injured; will probably die.
Louis Lookabaugh, aged l5 arm
blown off and leg broken; not expected
to recover.
Alice Wise, badly injured about the
head; condition critical.
Mary Gullford, bruised about tho
body
Claire Lookabaugh, face and limbs
badly cut.
The accident occurred while Mckay,
an oil well shooter, was engaged in
lowering the nitroglycerin, At one
timo his assistants, the I.ookabaugh's S
and Fox, together with the others were
grouped about the well. The cause of
the explosion is unknown.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
A Great Occasion.

Won Blumcr came into his wife's
room rubbing his hands, glow of sat
islacton on his usually calm face.
Lets celebrate" he repeated
Come, my dear. put on your glad rags
and wen so off and have q real good
time. First a nice dinner at the res.
taurant you like SO well, then an even
ing at the theater. How long will it
take you to get ready"
Mrs. Won Blumer gazed at her hus'
band in surprise.
Can we afford it?" she asked. doubt
fully
Afford II Why. Of course we can.
Do you suppose would make the sug-
gestion il We couldn't afford it?"
But it was only yesterday you were
pleading poverty. What has hap.
pened2'
Happened" exclaimed Won Blum
or. why, I'll tell you what has hap
ened. You know that old last sum
mer's suit of mine. Well, just now, as
| was going through the pockets, I'll
be hanged il didn't find n dollar
bill."--Colliers Weekly.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
EDUCATIONAL BUREAU
Under Direction OF KATE MARKHAM POWER.

mining the contour Of the grounds
whether it is level, rough or sloping.
what the slope Is, whether 1t is natural
or the result Of grading. The condition
Of soil and its treatment may also be
taught along with the best sod or
grass best adapted TO that section.
Botany may be taught, incidentally.
by studying the trees and their care.
as well as the flowers within sight.
Much is taught the pupil if the teach.
er understands bird and insect lore.
since there are always bird nests. CO.
coons, etc, in winter and the little
creatures themselves in summer.
In all these lessons, as well as in
description Of the natural scenery, Ian
guage and style is taught along with
the other lessons.
Something in civil government may
be learned in the study of the school
government. the officers. tho manner
of their choice, their duties, etc.
A study Of history will enable the
children to learn when the land was
set aside for school purposes, when
the house was built and by whom. In
deed, there is 50 much to be learned
from the school garden that tho bare
printing of the list would more than
fill our space. Any teacher who Is In
terested, though, may get printed list
of the main suggestions by writing to
my addros.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
DISASTROUS FIRE
IN NEW YORK CITY
Fourteen Persons Killed and Nearly
Score Injured.
CAUSED BY LAMP EXPLOSION
When the Firemen Reached tho
Scene, the Tenants OF ,hc build
Ing Were jumping From the
Windows and Fire Escapes.

New York, Sept. 5.--Fourteen per-
sens were killed and nearly a score iu-
jured in a fire In fiye-story double
tenement in Attorney street, at an
early hour Sunday morning It was
one OF the worst fires in the loss Of hui
man lives that has occurred on the
east side in several years, although the
property loss was slight.
The dead include four women. one
man and nine children, ranging in age
from three monthS to IL years
Many of the injured were taken 10
hospital and It is thought that sew
eral OF these will die. Among the in
jured were five fremen. who were on
a fourth floor balcony when 1t fell with
them.
Mcn Asleep ON the Roof.
The small number of men among
the killed and injured was cue TO the
fact that most of the men who lived
in the building following the Attorney
street custom in hot weather, were
asleep on the roof, while but few of the
women and children were there. Those
on the roof We're unable 10 escape by
descending through the burning build
ing, and made their way to safety over
neighboring roofs. Meanwhile tho
members of their families who had re-
mained in their rooms found escape cut
on, and panic regned throughout the
structure.
The fire started about three o'clock
in tho morning, and there was consid-
cradle delay in sending in an alarm,
although the district Is one OF the
most thickly populated in tho crowded
East Side OF New York. When the fire.
men reached the scene, some of the
tenants were jumping from the win
dows and from the ends Of fire escapes
that reached only to the second floor;
others were crouching in the smoke In
the small rooms and narrow halls.
Caused By Lamp Explosion.
Tho fire is supposed to have been
caused by the explosion of lamp
that had been left to light the hall on
the second floor, and the sleeping ten
ants were not aroused until the hall
way was ablaze, and escape through
the building was cut of.
The fire was soon extinguished, and
the search for the dead began.
Most Of the dead were found on the
two upper floors.
While the search of the building was
going on, four firemen were at work on
fourth floor balcony. when it gavo
way. Another firemen on The balcony
on the floor below was also carried
down, and was probably fatally in
iured. The other four were badly hurt,
but will recover Two Of them fell
upon Il pile of bedding in the court
yard, and their injuries were caused
chiefly by the iron work of the balcony
falling upon them.
Macon beacon. [volume] (Macon, Miss.) 1859-1995, 1904-09-10
The Last Job.

During a recent discussion on the
evils of the old spoils system, A. W.
Cooley, of the civil service commits
sion, told an experience which Gov
ernor Durbin, Of Indiana, had with an
ofhceseoker. o.
The governor was so annoyed by
ofIiceseekers that shortly after his in
auguration he was compelled TO make
public announcement In the press Of
the state that in view Of the numer-
Gus applications to him for officej he
would be unable to give consideration
to them all.
A short time after this the governor
received a letter reading as follows:
Dear Mr.. GOVERNOR see by the
papers that you are going to take a
month of to destroy the thousands OF
applications for jobs. Now, my dear
sir, if everything else Is gone, then |
should like to be engaged to tear up
the letters. Exchange,