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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

faithful? Do YOU ever think of the
dear ones at home who night after
night loving you as their own, away
into the silent hour of midnight, weep
with bitter tears as they ask God in
prayer to help them save you from the
dark pathway down which you are go
ing? Think Of the future she said.
Think of the awful meaning o. a
drunkard's grave. and think of a home
eternal with God and his loved ones
She was only little slip of a girl,
but she sat there and pictured my flu
ture Us it would be if | kept on. And
then, in the prettiest words | had ever
heard, she told me of the future could
make if | would.
They say God has sent angels on
earth to live. And | believe it, and
that girl was one.
AS we drew near the station where
! was to get off, she took my hand and
said:
1 want you to promise me that you
will quit drinking
And, drunkard as | was, | gave her
mat promise. AND Tor long time
after that, whenever l thought of
drinking anything, there would come
Gs before me the face of the young
lady who had spoken to me so kindly,
and | remembered my promise
Well" he said, 81 have never drunk
any liquor since. have since married.
have Joined the church and l am living
happily.
Now" he continued, "the strangest
part of this story is the fact that /
never knew this young lady. l never
saw her before this occurrence, and |
have not met her since. l do not even
know where she lives. But whoever
she is, may God bless her-the woman
that saved me"-National Advocate.
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GOODNESS AND DARING,
Fine Exhibition of Courage WheA
lightning Got in Amongst Sher-
mans Anm N "a ition

''All soldiers said the captain. in the
Chicago Inter Ocean. talk good deal
about their experience at bloody angles
in storning forts. charging breastworks,
and in breaking through abatis and other
distractions in front of an enemy. This
is natural and creditable. because. as
rule, the great things of war were done in
the heat of such conflicts. But the finest
exhibition of courage and daring and
cool headedness that came under my no.
tice during the war was not in a fight at
a bloody angle. nor in the turmoil and
excitement of a charge.
In May. 1864, our brigade was at
Resaca and had just changed camp from
the north side of the river to the south
side when furious storm broke upon us.
Our regiment was not far from the rail-
road sheds in which were stored the am
munition for Sherman's Atlanta cam
paign. Boxes of cartridges and shells of
all sizes and kinds. kegs of powder were
piled high in the large shed, and were
closely guarded. We knew that the safety
of that ammunition meant the success of
Sherman's campaign, and fell in with all
the strict regulations looking to its
safety.
"On this day as I was busy securing
my tent. which had just been pitched,
there was a binding flash of lightning
and an appalling crash of thunder. AS
| looked out from my tent saw hundreds
of men moving off in Crouching posi-
ton, with faces dazed and eyes turned
backward toward what all seemed to re-
gard as point of common danger
stepped out and saw that the great pile
of ammunition had been struck by light
ming, that the boxes on top had been
thrown helter-skelter, and that the tow
in some of those torn open was burning
Il knew then why the soldiers of our
fighting brigade were running away and
stunned by the thought of what might
happen, awaited stolidly the explosions
that were to destroy Sherman's chances
for success in a great campaign. and pos
sibly the lives of myself and all about
me. But there was no explosion saw
single mali scale the pile of ammuni-
ton, and another come to his assistance.
! saw one of the men snatch the smOlder-
ing tow from the box of shells and wave
It as a signal to the flying men that the
danger was over.
ITO my mind the man who climbed up
that pile of explosives and put out the
fire that endangered Sherman s ammuni-
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5;'5'1IlI}Si|I)lj|]||}R
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HOW he WAS SAVED.
tnnsence BxeFted by the plain Talk
of - YOuaE Woman en- n
Railroad Train.

While travelling over one of our
western roads in company with a mali
whom in former years | knew TO be
given to drink. but was now an active
temperance worker, asked him how
ne was led TO give up the drink. In
reply he said:
-Four years ago | got on TO a train
on this very road. and, to say the least,
( was beastly drunk. | really don't
know how got into seat, but l did.
had been drinking pretty heartily
with the boys. and having what we
termed glorious time. At the very
next station young lady came into
the ear, and for some reason or other
selected the seat with me-
May l sit here?' she asked
Certainly l replied; then turned
my face toward the window, hoping Dy
so doing to hide the fact that | had
been drinking.
THE train had scarcely got into mo-
ton when the young lady fairly took
my breath away by asking: DO you
ever go to church?
Not very often | replied.
Why don't your she said.
81 didn't answer her; couldn't
And she continued:
Are your people living, and have
you any sisters?'
Eyes | said.
"'Do they belong to the church,
MY mother and sister do l re-
IEed.
And don't they ever ask you to go
with them?'
Eyes, many times
"'And why don't you go?' she asked
Don't you ever think Of the future and
of the home God has for us who are
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BIindy's SWbisky Shof.

Lieut. Bundy had a taste for good
toddy, and one morning at Kenesaw
mountain he had sampled, with other
officers, some Diamond B commissary.
When he reached his battery he was in
excellent spirits. Soon Gen. Geary
rode that way and observing the lieu
tenants condition, gruffly addressed
him: Lieut.. Bundy. you are drunk. "
Quick as flash Bundy answered:
Gen. Geary, you're a - liar!" Said
Geary: You are so drunk you don't
know that gun from a hollow log"
Il don't Ell? Well, I'll show you
whether | do or not" Pointing to a
group Of confederate officers on an en-
inence a half mile distant, Bundy
said: DO you see that bunch of rebels
over there? Now just watch me scat
ter them" Selling the trail of a gun.
he Jerked it around. got the range,
adjusted everything to his liking and
gave the order to fire The shell ex-
ploded in the midst of the group. who
then hastily retired to cover. CARRYING
their wounded with them Gen. Geary
withdrew his offensive remarks. com
plimented Bundy on his skill and rode
away. The writer has heard federals
who ought to know say that Bundy
fired the shot that killed Gen. Polk
Kenesaw Gazette.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
WEST ERIN CANADA'S RE.
SOURCES.
Farming Very Successful.

BY Western or Northwest Canada Is
usually meant the great agricultural
country west of Ontario, and north OF
Minnesota. North Dakota, and Montana.
Part of 1t is agricultural prairie, treeless
In places, park like in others, part is
genuine plains, well adapted to cattle
ranches: part requires irrigation for
successful tillage, most of il does not.
The political divisions of this region are
the Province Of Manitoba and the terri
toriai district of Assiniboia, Saskat-
chewan. Alberta and Athabask. At
present, however, the latter is too re-
mote for immediate practical purposes.
The general character of the soil OF
Western Canada is rich. black, clay
loan with clay subsoil. Such a soil is
particularly rich in food for the wheat
plant. The subsoil is a clay, which re-
tains the winter frost until it is thawed
out by the warm rays of the sun and
drawn upward to stimulate the growth
of the young wheat, so that even in dry
seasons wheat is good crop. The clay
soil also retains the heat of the sun later
in the summer, and assists in the early
ripening Of the grain. 1t is claimed that
cultivation has the effect of increasing
the temperature of the soil several de-
grees. as well as the air above it.
Western Canada climate is good-cold
In winter; hot in summer, but with cool
nights. Violent storms of any kind are
rare. The rainfall is not heavy, 1t
varies with places. but averages about
II inches. 1t fails usually at the time
the growing crops need il.
The department of the interior, Of
tawa, Canada, has agents established at
different points throughout the United
States who will be pleased to forward an
Atlas of Western Canada, and give such
other information as to railway rate,
etc, as may be required.
That agriculture in Western Canada
pays is shown by the number of testi-
moniais given by farmers. The follow
ing is an extract made from letter from
a farmer near Moose Jaw:
AT the present time own sixteen
hundred acres Of land, fifty horses, and
large pasture fenced containing a
thousand acres. These horses run out
all winter and come in in the spring
quite fat. man with money judicious-
ly expended will make a competence
very shortly. | consider in the last six
years the increase in the value of my
land has netted me forty thousand dol
lars"
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tioa supply aid as notable an act as any
who fought under Hancock at the bloody
angle al Spottsylvania or charged with
McCook at Kenesaw. And yet no men
ton of the act is made in any report.
Sherman does not refer to it in his men,
Oirs, and, so far as know, only one army
correspondent made any reference to the
give the name Of the hero of the occasion
Who was he? The world ought to know.
saw the affair at long range. There
must be some one living who saw it at
close range"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
DISOBEYED THE ORDER.
Union Prisoners Were Not Robbed,
Hut They "Trnded" OFF Their
Belongings.

Gen. Longstreet used to tell good
many stories to show that the men of
his command always treated captured
union soldiers with as much consider
alton and kindness as was possible I'M
der the circumstances. He said that
his orders on this point were very
strict, and he never knew any of his
men to disobey. AS he went on to ex.
plain how proud he was of the record
of his men on this point, a listener en-
ployed in one of tho departments at
Washington interrupted him.
Undoubtedly your orders were
strict, general" he sale. but | happen
to know that they were evaded For
example, in East Tennessee you order
ed your men to respect the belongings
of the prisoners, and this is the way
some of them did it. | wore a good
pair of army shoes, nearly new. One
day good-natured fellow in gray with
no shoes to speak of walked along our
line looking intently at the shoes Of
the captured unionists. He put his
foot by the side of mine, and, remark
ing that was just his size, added, old
Pete UongstreeD says he will have
every man shot who steals anything
from a prisoner. To save my life,
won't you trade shoes with me? for
| must have them shoes OF course,
| traded, as did other prisoners"
At this Longstreet spilled, but insist
ed that the story didn't prove anything.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

T'he coffee clubs in San Jose, Petaluma,
Santa Clara and San Diego, Cal, the aim
of which is to furnish places of enter
tainment for young men and boys to
keep them from visiting saloons, is
soon to be Incorporated into a state
association. Ernest Fox, who himself
was instrumental in establishing these
clubs in California and elsewhere, con-
templates establishing roadside coffee
clubs also. Attractive places with gar
dens will be fitted up near the ordinary
roadhouses and saloons. Light meals
and all temperance drinks will be served
He believes that people will patronize
the coffee clubs instead of saloons. and
that in time the roadside saloon will dis
appear. The experiment of establishing
coffee clubs along the road will be tried
first in Santa Clara county.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

CURELY AND PUT INTO THE WELL.
in 1856. 1t weighs three tons and half
and cost $1,000. 1t played leading part
in Galloway county financial matters dur
ing the civil war and at one time, in 1862,
contained $4,000 in gold. Conditions
were very unsettled and bands of preda-
tory soldiers and bushwhackers were
prowling over the country in every direc-
ton committing many outrages, as well
as fighting with one another. The Of
ficials of the bank, of which Mr. Curd was
president. got nervous for fear one of
these bands should make raid on the
town, crack the safe and take all their
gold. The directors held several con-
sultations and it was at last agreed that
Mr. Curd, Col. w. T. Smell ard Ed Parker
should make a secret disposition Of the
treasure. One man suggested that it be
buried in. a haystack, but this scheme
was rejected.
81 ventured the idea says Mr.. Curd,
that We drop it 10 the bottom of well
back of John Bartley's store-it stood
where the Adams block is now and the
well was on the west end of the lot-and
my suggestion was adopted wanted to
throw the gold into the well loose, but
the other two thought it best to put it
In sacks for fear it would get so scattered
that We would not find it all
Il told them that had separated the
gold in its raw state from the dirt in Cali
fornia and felt sure that could find $40
gold pieces in what came out of a well
here at home. But they had their way, and
the $4,000 was divided intoseveral parts
and each part wrapped in sack and tied
securely and put into the we'll There it
stayed for about two years and when the
terrors of the war had about subsidized ard
1t was thought safe to raise the treasure
we tried to bring ii up by attaching hooks
to the sacks and hosting it to the sur
face. But that would not work for the
sacks had rotted and the weight of the
coin caused them to break and, after all
the water had TO be taken out and loose
coins gathered together again. The secret
regarding where the money was hidden
was not known to anyone but the three
who placed it in the well-not even by
the other directors of the bank. When
the well scheme was first preached it was
said that the bus hwhackers might in
some way hear of its being there and
would dip the water out and secure the
booty. but told them that while gang
was dipping all the water we could surely
get posse enough together to make mat
tiers uncomfortable for them"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
HID GOLD IN A WELL.
Placed There During the Civil War
to Save IL from the Bash
whackerS.

Edwin Curd, of Fulton, Mo-, tells an
interesting story of the way in which the
proprietors of the old Western bank, the
first bank in Galloway county, took care
that buShwhackers should not get away
with their gold deposits in the civil war,
says the Kansas City Journal. In an old
big iron safe 1t was bought by the bank
and shipped by water from ST. Louis
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
ToRTURINe, DIsFIGURMG
Humers, Ecxemaa, TtchinEs, Insam-
nations, BsrnfaRs, SealinEs and
ChaAAEs Cared BY CaticarA.

The sgonizing itching and burning OF
the skin, as in eczema: the fPigbtff Seal
ing, as in psoriasis; the loss of hair amt
crusting of the scalp, as in SCALED head;
the facial dishgurements, as in pimples and
ringwOrm; the awful suffering OF infants,
and anxiety of worn-sut parents, as IN
mand remedy of almost superhumaa
virtues to successfully cope with them
That Cuticura Soap, Ointment and PILL
are such stands proven beyond all doubt
BY the testimony Of the civilized world.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
New Fad in French Society.

The latest thing in 'lettres de faire
part" in France is nothing less than
"A divorce notification. A friend of
mime received a neatly engraved
card recently. writes correspond
ent: Monsieur Paul d. has the honor
to inform you that his divorce was
pronounced in his favor December y,
1908, against Nine. Louis r. j." Sin
cere Fluctuations were sent immedi-
atelY.
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Sandow. the Strong Man.

An amusing story is told of Eugene
Sandow, the man of lion strength.
One spring, when he was visiting the
south of France, he was robbed of a
trunk containing valuables. Hearing
who the thieves were and meeting
them in the street, he promptly seized
them and carried them, without any
signs OF exhaustion, to the police sta
ton
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She ThOn&ht of Him.

She-Oh. Mr.. Borem, how do you dof
l was talking to Mrs. Nexdor Just now,
and l couldn't help thinking of you.
He-And was she discussing me?
mot exactly. She was commenting
on the weather, and just asked me if
could imagine anything more tiresome
and disagreeable. "-Philadelphia Press.
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There Are Others.

Biggs-What is your private opinion Of
Slykerry
Diggs-Oh he's one of those chaps who
never think OF shaking your hand unless
they want to pull your leg.-Chicago Daily
News.
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Nothing Serious.

''Is it true" asked the Ludlow youth,
that woman insists on having her own
way in everythingy'
II don't know" replied the Cummins-
vile sage, but even If it is she changes
her mind so often that it breaks the
monotony. Cincinnati Enquirer.
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$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 and San Fran
cisco. Particulars from any Agent of the
Company. H. G. TOWNSEND, q. p. q L.
Agent, ST. Louis
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
Learning to Drink.

A Jealous Sunday school-teacher, who
had gathered up class of boys hitherto
neglected, was one morning talking to
them about the great evils of intemper-
ance.
Boys, wonder how people learn to
drink"
A bright little fellow said: Il know;
BY tasting"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
$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-
cisco. Particulars from any Agent of the
Company. H. e. TOWNSEND, G. p & T.
Agent, St Louis.
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Her Idea Of 1t.

Mrs. Newed-I'm afraid nv husband ha.
ceased TO love me
Mrs. Homcr-What change do You hnd,
None; that's just the trouble He has
quit leaving any change in his pockets -
Chicago Daily News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

Name the bones OF the skull" The can
dida,e for his medical degree hesitating,
stammers: Excuse me, sir, it must be my
nervousness; but for the life of me | can I
remember a single one--yet | have them
all-in my head london Medical Press
and (ircular
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
Nothing More DANGEROUS

Than Cutting Corns. THE FooT-EAsE SAM
TARY Corn PLAsTERs cure by absorption.
Something entirely new. The sanitary oils
and vapors do the work. Ask your Druggist
to-day. Large box sent by mail for % cents
i'll stamps. Sample mailed FREE. Address,
Allen S. Olmsted, lie Roy, n. Y.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

Many a rich father has discovered that
it is easier to get daughter off his hands
than to keep son-in-law on his feet
Philadelphia Record
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17
MiIIiens of vegetables.

When the Editor read 10000 Plants for
Ice, he could hardly believe it, bat upon
second reading finds that the John A.
whom there are no more reliable and ex-
tensive seed growers in the world, makes
this offer. This great offer is made to get
you to test SalAer's Warranted Vegetable
Seeds.
They will send you their big plant and
seed catalog, together with enough seed
TO grow
1000 fine, solid Cabbages,
1900 delicious Carrots,
1000 blanching. nutty Celery,
1900 rich, buttery Lettuce,
1000 splendid Onions,
1000 rare, luscious Radishes,
1000 gloriously brilliant Flowers.
ALL FOR But 16c POSTAGE,
providing you will return this notice, and
ii you will send them 20c in postage. they
will add to the above d package of ia
nous Berhner Caulitlower. X. l..
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Miss Gaussip-'I understand that ycS
are as good as married to Mss Roxley
Mr.. Bacneer-",Iust as good and even bet,
ANYBODY. PHILADELPHIA Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

I am sure Piso's Cure for Consumption
saved my life three years ago.-Mrs Thos.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

Economy is the road to wealth. Putnam
Fadeess Dye is the road to economy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1904-03-17

Hollis-"So you've broken with Bertha
Byrd? You used to say she was a peach"
Schuyler-''So do now. But she's of the
clingstone variety. Refuses to give up that
diamond engagement ring. Boston
Transcript
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Borrowing is not much better than beg
ging.-Eessng
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Behavior is Il mirror IN which everyone
displays his image.-Goethe.
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Wigg-"I always try to make my money
last. Nagg-'l try to make mine first.
and then make it last Philadelphia Rec
ord
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To Cure Cold One Day.

Take Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets. All
druggists refund money if it fails to cure 25c
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SalZer's Home Builder Corn.

So named because so acres produced so
heavily, that its proceeds built lovely
home. See Salzers catalog. Yielded in
1903 in Ind. l57 bu., Ohio 100 bu., Tenn.
9S bu., and in 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
80 bu. Salzer's New National Oats per A
80 bu. Salzer Spetz 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
100000 lbs. Teosnte 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.
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JUST send THIS NOTICE AND loo

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.. /