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The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28
The New System Of Weights and
Measures.

The idea entertained by many peo-
pie that the change from the present
system Of weights and measures to the
decimal plan would be attended with
great trouble, is erroneous. The use
of radically different words would pre-
vent confusion, and the near eguiva-
lence of the measures in many cases
would soon enable even the dullest
mind To think in the new system.
Take the measures of length, for cX-
ample. The unit of length is the
mefcr, the exact equivalent of which
is II pondero,iS decimal. But that unit
is very nearly equal to 40 inchcs-so
nearly equal to it that in rough meas
urcments the meter may he taken aS
40 inches. Then, the tenth part of IA
metcr-the decimeter-iS equal to four
inches; the hundredth part of the me-
ter-thc centimetcr = equals four
tenths Of an inch and the millimetcr
is onc-twentyffth part of an inch. In
the other direction we have the kilo-
meter, or 900 meters, which is almost
exactly five-eighths of Il mile and the
myramctcr is six and onc-fourth
miles.
Similarly in measures of capacity
and weight. The kilo@ram 900
gramsl, which Is the most convenient
unit for ordinary purposes, il nearly
equal To two and two-tenths pounds.
The liter is a measure of water that
weighs one kilosram. The liter is
eight-ninths of a quart 36l liters are
nearly equal to one measured bushcl;
the bushel of wheat go ibs) is equal to
27l Kilograms; the bushel of corn (5i
ibs) j. a little le.s than 81 Kilograms;
and the bushel of barley (4S li,sl is Il
little less than - Kilograms; while the
bushel of oats (32 ibsl is IA Kilograms.
Conversely, the dccaliter 10 liters) is
nearly equal to Q quarts, or q gallons;
and the kiloliter, q 900 liters) which
holds one tonneau, or 900 kiloliters,
is equal to 22ol gallons, or Il barrels of
30 gallons each, or barrels of -!
gallons each. Our ordinary barrel
contains almost precisely II hecto-
liters.
The chief obstacle that exists in the
way of using the new system consists
of the want of knowledge of the raiue
Of the terms used. This difficulty
would soon vanish 10y making few
such comparisons as the above. When
people can once get into their heads
that the height of an ordinary man il
IL meters that the width of an ordi-
nary doorway is about nine-tenths of
a meter; that liter of milk delivered
at the door Is worth about ) cents
and that Kilograms of ice is the usual
daily supply for small family in the
summer season, the new system will
be all but adopted.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

nodded to his wife, and when she had
got out of hearing exclaimed
'There, wife, guess we shall hear
no more slang phrases from her.
So the next day the good doctor cali
ed his daughter into the study and
said to her
"My dear girl, don't YOU see how
foolish these phrases are. They mean
nothing, but are exceedingly injurious
to those who use them. BY ever so
sparing use ones speech gets so cor
rupt that person often makes use of
those expressions at time which af-
terward he would be very sorry to re-
member. They sound very silly to
listener, and too often usage of them
leads TO something worse. 1t is bad
enough to hear boys use them some
times, but girl is expected to be too
refined and lady-like to sully her lips
by such expressions. The use of them
is simply a habit, and bad habits, like
Sot5 tit1 vi a TREE, STOW anu
widen with age, and il once they get
firm hold are hard TO get rid of. Then
there is a great deal i'm companionship
five are intimate and keep company
with those who use bad language. we
are apt to make use of it ourselves.
Persons are known by the company
they keep. When you see person
using slang phrases you may be sure
that such a person knows not what Is
called good society-is not allowed
there. Such expressions as by CORY
or .by darn are not only foolish, but
wicked. For does not the Scripture
say, Swear not at all, neither by heav-
en-, nor by earth, but let your commu-
nications be yea, yea, and nay nay, for
whatsoever is more than these cometh
of evil" 'Thcre, my daughter" said
the doctor, I'VE have made quite SER
mon of it, so let u have no more slang
phrases"
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28
GLEANINCs.

| Woman, last at the cross and caries,
ut the grave.
Women see through Claude Lor-
raines. Emerson.
There is no God dare wrong worm.
--Emc,soa.
The world is all tiile-pagc, without
contents. Toaag.
| Woman's honor is nice As ermine--
will not bear soil. Dryden.
Most men like in women what is
most opposite their own characters.--
Fielding.
A woman who has never been pretty
has never been young. Madame
Stcetchiae.
Wisdom is the talent of buying vir-
tuons pleasures at the cheapest rate
Ficitliag.
The weak have remedies, the wise
have joys; superior wisdom is superior
bliss Young.
Call him wise whose actions, words
and steps are all clear because to a
clear why Lorotef.
Wisdom may be the ultimate arbiter,
but il is seldom the immediate agent
in human atlairs.-.Sir j. Stephens.
That is a treacherous friend against
whom you must be always on your
guard. Such friend is wine.-Borcy.
What you leave at your death let il
be without controversy, else the law
yers will be your hcirs.-F Osborn.
Men in general are so tricky, so en-
vious and so cruel, that we are but too
happy when we find one who is only
weak. = l'o,foirc.
The first glass for myself, the second
for my friends, the third for good
humor and the fourth for mine enc
mics. Sir w. Temple.
Wealth, after all, is "A relative thing,
since he that has little and wants less,
is richer than he that has much, but
wants mop.--CotfoR.
Wherever there il excessive wealth
there is also i'm the train of it excessive
poverty, rs where the sun is brightest
the shade is deepest. t.-Ldador.
Wealth is weak anchor, and glory
can not support man; this is law
Of God, that virtue only is firm and
can not be shaken by tempest
Pythogoras.
Money and time are the heaviest
burdens of life, and the unhappicst of
all mortals are those who have more
of either than they know how 10 use.
BY Heaven! upon the same man, as
upon yine-planted mount, there
grow more kinds of wine than one
on the south side something little
worse than nectar, on the north some
thing little better than vinegar
Richter.
Conscience Is at once the sweetest
and most troublesome of guests. II is
the voice which demanded Abel of his
brother, or that celestial harmony
which Nibratcd in the ears of the mar
tys, and soothcd their sufierings.
lND,c. ,SWctchiHc.
Flatter not thysc'f in thy faith to
God if thp,1 vaptaat charity far tbv
and think not thou hast
charity for thy neighbor, if thou want
est faith to God; when they are not
both together, they are both wanting;
they are both dead, if once divided
Qadrtes.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28
Fashion Notes.

Shoulder shawls of Iceland wool.
Straight linen collars are again talk
ed about.
1t is not admissible omix Grape and
embroidery.
Amber beals are much sought after
in hay fever season.
Worth uses for travelling mantIe3
the largest buttons he can find.
Plain gross-grain costumes, trimmed
with dice cheek satns and silks, are
counted among the novelties.
Double capes, popular two years ago,
are coming in favor again.
Either black sicilicnnc or blue or
cream Indian cashmere, are used for
the cardinal capcs.
Abroad at the present time there is
Il decided taste for small shawls.
Novelties in ribbon are composed
with gold shot with platina.
Nariegated leaves are arranged as
chatelaine across the skirts and bod
les OF evening dresses.
Art needle work, both as applied to
furniture and dress, il decidedly the
fashion.
The Marie An;ioncttc nlantalettc
Stimulates sleeves, has long square
ends AT the back does not descend low
or than the wrist.
The new style Of wearing a shawl is
to fold il as a scarf and to sew at each
side an agratf Of silver, fastening it rs
Il mantle.
4 new mode for dressing polonaise
is cut after the style known a. the
"Qucen of Navarro" with a lacing in
front of narrow satin ribbon,
4 knotty ccru material, trimmed
with broad bands of red and black en-
broidcry edged with ecru lace, is adj
vised for an effective costume.
"Drab zephyr is a new cloth show
ing silk stripes on n brown ground;
red stripe on n navy blue ground, etc.
y unique costume, worn on the oc-
caSion of the unveiling of the statute
of the late Prince Consort, consisted of
an elaborate steel cuirass over a rich
pou!t de sole dress, trim
med with velvet and steel.
Original costumes for the races, made
by Worth, are black silk toilets eros
sed with Servian scarfs of spun-silk,
showing many colors; also black silk
dresses, with tablier striped with tar
tan velvet ribbon, and the skirt bord
cred with pyramids of narrow frills.
A widow wears distinctive Grape
dress and widows cap for year and
day, and heavy Grape for six months
black for three, and half mourning
three. Sisters wear Grape three months
black two, and half-mourning one
At a recent wedding in London the
six bridesmaids were attired i'm cream
colored dresses trimmed with blue,
each wearing massive gold locket,
with a jewelled and enamelled mono
gram of the bride and bridegroom,
presented by the bridegroom. The
jewels worn by the bride were pearls
and diamonds.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

\ newsboy was passing along the
street, when hc chanced to discover n
purse of greenbacks. He was at first
inclined to conceal it, but repelling
the unworthy suggestion, he asked a
venerable man If it We're his'n. The
venerable man looked at it hurriedly,
said it was, patted him on the head,
gave him quarter, and said he would
yet be president. The venerable man
hastened away, but was arrested for
having counterfeit bills in his posses
sion, while the newsboy played penny
it up to S2.62. Moral: Honesty is some
times the best policy.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28
The Three RcfOrmcrs.

The three persons whose names were
most warmly applauded at the slemo-
cratic convention We're, first, John
Morrissey, the reformer; next, John
Kelly, the reiormer, and next, Samuel
}. Tilden, the reformer. Morrissey's
reform headquarters We're near by, and
theirparaphernalia constitute, perhaps,
the most elegant, sumptuous, and cost
ly reform machinery ever put in OPP
Grafton in this country. Some blunt
lishmcnt gambling hell. Rocltes-
to-, ErDrcss
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28
.Inne ., 1876.

June ., 1876.
DEAR MOTHER There l. Re-
mortal Hall, with woman on the top,
and some eagles. There is soldier
and two black horses in front, up on n
block, with a woman on one side, and
a wing on the other, and big tail.
She is big.
There are statues inside. There are
some people without any clothes on.
There is Washington, but he is cut off,
SO he hasn't got any legs and there is
IL little boy that has pounded his fin
gers. There is little horse, and Il
man came and said, "Wherc is the
lady that belongs To that little horsc?"
But she had gone. There is room
full of old dirty heads and things that
were dug up. The folks hold a tele-
scope up to their eyes. 1t has two
round places, and you look through.
There are bout million pictures, and
you must not point stick ut them; ii
says So, or you'll get rested. There
are some boots made of alligator
skin. "A alligator is a snake. There
is one in glass box. There are some
whales too. When they are little the
mouth reaches almost to his tail, but
when they grow big ii is smaller
There are some folks that have shot a
elk They stand up and have guns,
they are not real folks. There l. u
fountain where four women hold a
dish on their heads, and there is an
other fountain made out of snakes.
The snakes hold their heads down,
and the water comes out of their
mouths, and squirts back. They are
pretty, so goodbye.
Your son, ID. ii.
+. S.-Thcy are not alive.
81. Nicholas.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

Rowland Hill i'm his later life, used
to come to his chapel in carriage.
He got an anonymous letter rebuking
him for this, because it was not the
way his heavenly Master travelled. He
read the letter from the pulpit, said it
was quite true, and if the writer would
come to the vestry afterward with a
saddle and bride, he would ride him
home,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

May 18th, 1876.
DEAR MOTHER Me and Willie 20
up Ia the Centennial every Saturday,
all alone. Men never get lost, but lit
tie boys get lost. We never get lost
There is a long place, and that is the
Main Building. Ii has flags on it,
Every house has flags on Ii. There Is
a gold monument in the NJ. Il. you
know what that means1, and il says il
was dug in five years, and it is sixty
five tons, and you must not touch 1t.
These is lots of policemen, and there
is red stripe in their trouser-legs, and
they don't have to pay to go in.
There was a bear, and he was stuffed
and stood up straight, and held a tray,
and said he was dumb waiter on the
card; but guess he could growl once.
There is a organ that plays by turn
ing a handle. think we might sell
the piano and get one. You don't
have to learn to play on it; you just
turn the handle. 1t has little things
that hop up on the under side to make
the music. The man plays beauii-
ful tune. | could play beautiful
tune If had it. The man said SO.
There is a little silver boy ON horse
back, and he pours drop of water out
of a silver cup all the time. Every
body holds their handkerchicfs under
it, and then il smells sweet.
Your boy, ID. II.
+. Slow is the baby
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

"Oh! my dear sir" said poor suffer-
er to a dentist, ''that is the second
wrong tooth you'vepulled out" "Very
sorry, my dear sir" said the blunder-
ing operator; "but, as there were only
three altogether when l began, I'm
sure to beright the next time.u
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

From French journal we learn that
the administration Of Paris is now try
ing new system Of clocks, attached to
the street lamps and communicating
with the observatory by wire which
regulates the movement. Should th~
experiment prove successfn, 49,
clocks will be placed in !. "sSs y Wv
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

The Fitch diamonds, after verifica-
ton by Glen. Sherman, have been plas-
ed in the Treasurer's vault in Washing
ton for safe keeping. Handy jewels
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28

Shakspere's complete poetical works
contain, by actual count, including all
the headings except the folio headings,
4.100, ,4O3 letters,
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28
SAFE.

Not on the mothers bosom,
Held by her clasping arm;
Not Ger the carpet tottering,
Guided by her from harm.
Not by her side low kneeling.
Asking the Shepherds care;
Not in the crib sweet sleeping,
The wee lamb was not there,
Not with the father-playing,
Laughing with childish gree:
Not on his shoulder shouting,
Not on the fathers knee.
Up in that "beautiful city,
Which hath mo need ofthe sun, ;
Sate-on the Saviour's bosom
Resteth the little one.
The Tipton advertiser. [volume] (Tipton, Cedar Co., Iowa) 1856-1962, 1876-09-28
Justices.
Physicians.
CT. CHAMBERS. rs. %.

PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON, has prac-
/ ticed twenty five years in this vicinity,
ana need only ask a continuance Of the pub
iiceonildence hitherto shown.
ONCE in city Drug Store. Residence on
.'eaarSt., opposite Reformed church Upton,
Iowa. v2DHl
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-04-10
Mr.. BRISTOW AND Mr.. BLAINE
As REPUBLICANS.

Nr. Blaine is a native Of Pennsylva- 4
MA. Mr.. BristoE Of Kentucky. Mr. /
Blaine was educated at Washington col /
lege, Pa, and Mr.. Bristow al jefferson
college, Pa After leaving college Mr..
Blaine became a teacher in Kentucky,
and Mr. Brlst0w returned TO the same
State aud began the study Of Law with
his father. So far We find these men
passing their most impressiOnable years
under similar scholastic and sectional
influences. subsequently Mr.. Blaine
emigrated 70 the State Of Maine, where
he engaged in journalism as editor Of the
Portland Press and Kennebec Journal.
Having completed his legal studies. Mr.
BrlstoE was admitted as q partner with
his father. and continued in practice
with him until the breaking out Of the
rebellion
At the outbreak Of the war We find
Mr. Blaine a member Of the Maine Leg
islature- always giving his voice and
votes in support Of the war for the In
ion. At the same time We find Mr.. Bris-
TOW espOnsing the cause Of the Union
under circumstances that called for 2
lofty patriotism and superior courage.
His State. under the lead Of the willy
MagOhn, assumed position Of neutral
ity bit not 30 Mr. Bristow. He saw
his duty clearly to be on the side Of the
Union, and he did not hesitate 70 give
his influence and his services To the Un-
ion cause in defiance Of the powerful
party In his State that sought 70 main
tain the neutrality Of Kentucky. As ear
ly as August. 1861. be was in the field
as Lieutenant Colonel Of the 18th Ken
tucky, regiment raised among the frs
Of the three years troops He was Il
the battles Of Donaldson and Shiloh. am
IN both bore himself with that unOsteD
tatiOus but signal bravery 50 character
istie Of the man In 1862. he helped I
raise the sth Kentucky Cavalry. contrib
utiug largely Of his own means for IL
purpose, was made It's Lieutenant Colo
nel, and soon It's Colonel In this pos
ton be served with great credit unit
L the fall Of 1853. when be was elected I
the State Senate Here be gave Ii
weight Of his influence and votes 70 pla,
ing Kentucky IN a position Of efsetiE
support Of the Union cause. and as
: member q the military committee rel
dened very great service De was pr
e nOunoed advocate Of President Lincoln
: Proclamation Of Emancipation. Iwben
e be such an advocate was not At all %
ular IN Kentucky. When the amen
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-04-10
TRAMPS.

As the warmer season approaches. the
tramps which have been frozen in or
frozen up during the winter. are begin
ming to thaw out. and they will soon
swarm up and down the state like June
bugs. What to DO with these vagrant
nuisances Is a question not satisfactorily
answered. We venture a suggestion, and
though it may be hard or cruel in some
instances, it will result in good Do not
give a single creature Of them an ounce
Of food. no matter what may be his plea
or his condition. They can be starved
out, but 50 long as they are fed they
will travel and beg. If these fellows
start out on their summer raids from
New England cities and towns, and find
that the people Of the country viii not
feed them. they will 20 back to their
homes, or find employment somewhere,
and we shall not be troubled with them.
Every New England state has its pauPer
laws. supports paupers. and hnds
employment for vagrants, and the plea
that some Of them make, that they are
compelled to beg or starve. Is false.
Don't feed or harbor these fellows. and
they will get tired Of visiting your
homes. and will hereafter sbun this H.
bospitable region in their annual Pere-
rrinatiops
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-04-10
MORE LIGHT.

The officers and employees in the gov
eminent buildings in Boston and New
York, find themselves in a condition to
demand more light" The economical.
Democratic House Of Representatives. Is
very slow in granting appropriations,
and all the funds heretofore voted for
lights and fuel for government building
having been exhausted. there was no
course left when the fuel and lights
burned out, but to remain in darkness
and winter gloon. The Boston pOst-Of-
Zee and custom-house would have been
as dark as night, last week. if the off,
GERS had not supplied light on their Own
EXPENSE.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-04-10

The following resolutions were adopt
ed by the Republican Convention held
at Burlington, March %
Resolred, That in this Centennial
year we again affirm our devotion to
those fundamental principles upon which
the Republic and the Republican party
were founded Among there are
l. The preservation Of the liberties
and equal rights Of all citizens through
the impartial and vigorous administra-
ton Of the laws in every part Of the
country, for the protection and enforce
ment Of public and private rights and
the punishment Of violence and crime
,. The pure and economical admins
tratiOn Of every department Of the gov
ernment, 50 as TO produce the greatest
benefit to the people with as little bur
den Of taxation as may be consistent
Herewith.
8. The safety Of the republic depends
upon the intelligence as well as the viz
tue Of its citizens. and it is essential
that the public school system shall be
maintained, in order that every child
may receive such education as will fit
him for useful citizenship, and We are
unalterably opposed to any division Of
the public school moneys for any pur.
pose whatever.
ReSolred, That We rally TO the stand
ard Of the republican party as the only
one under which We can hope to obtaiI
an honest aid effective administration
Of the government as well as for the de
fence Of the treasury against unjust de
mands and expenditures growing out Q
the rebellion.
ReSOtUed, That the best interests Q
, all citizens. of every condition and pur
suit, impershvely demand the specifies
return to specie basis Of values and cur
reDey. and We hail with qualification tn
; act q q Republican Congress dehnitel
providing tor that end. and We are hrm
" opposed to the repeal thereof or I
any step backward in the matter.
Res0Lred. That we ale in favor Of Il
= untiring prosecution and punishment (
! public frauds and crimes wherever e.
Z listing. and We repeat the declaration
Let no guilty man escape
Res0lred. That We demand that Of
national candidates shall be men Of trie
integrity. who will carry ont this pole
e Of reform and preserve inviolate 4
great results Of the war.
Orleans County monitor. [volume] (Barton, Vt.) 1872-1953, 1876-04-10

In the case Of ex-Secretary BelkDap,
articles Of impeachment were finally pre-
sented in the House. Thursday. The de-
Law in this unhappy business has been
due entirely to the presumed lack Of ev-
ideuee to sustain the charge that Bel
KNAPP corruptly sold the leadership at
Fort sill. The articles Of Impeachment,
stripped Of their formal verbiage- con-
tain this charge alone. The testimony
Of Mr.. and Mrs Marsh, fortified by Ger
tain documentary proof, will be relied
on to make good the allegation that Bel
knap. in October, 1870, entered into a
contract to give Marsh and Evans con.
trol Of the Fort Sill leadership, and that
the Secretary was to receive. and did re-
eeive. twelve thousand dollars . year
payable quarterly. ID consideration o.
this agreement. Dates Of BelkDap's re.
ceipts are given, and It Is expected. v,
I presume. that the payments are 70 b
I proved In the course Of the trial Thi
single charge Is sufficient lfproved, ]
will forever disqualify the ex-Secretar.
for holding any Office Of honor OF emOlu
ment under the authority Of the Unite
States. Seven managers on the part {
the House will conduct the trial befor
the Senate.