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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
Higher Education for Women.

Whatever differences of opinion may
exist upon the question of female suf-
frage, or even upon the less,mooted
point of woman's employments, there is,
at length, an entire unanimity in regard
to her right to the best and highest edu-
cation that her abilities and circum-
stances will enable her to obtain. In the
thirteenth century the proper education
of woman was defined by European
writer as knowing how to pray to God,
to love man, to knit and to sew; and
for several centuries, scarcely more than
reading, writing and accomplishments
were added to the list. Gradually, how
ever, the barriers against her mental i'm
provement have given away, and now
each year opens up new and improved
methods for her intellectual improve
ment. Even the sneer of "blue stock
ing" has died away or, if at times feebly
echoed by some would-be wit, it falls
harmless, having lost its sting Many of
the best colleges in the land have freely
opened their doors to women, and we
hail the day when, in fact as well as in
name, her educational advantages shall
be established on as solid "a foundation
as those of the other sex. . ..I f..u|.
To promote this desirable end there is
nothing so much needed as thorough.
ness. AT present the chief impediment
to the higher education of woman is the
superficial character of her studies. In
the two, three or four years commonly
devoted to the higher branches she is
rapidly led through maze of languages,
mathematics, science, philosophy, his
tory, literature and accomplishments
that lifetime would be too short
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

to his business. All his means of re-
dress is to put Or 3 per cent. on his price.
We heard avery respectable dry-goods
clerks recently say that he had one lady
customer who always gave HIM a great
deal of extra trouble, and was very fond
of intimating that he was trying to cheat
her, but could not; and said he: " al
low her to enjoy her own opinion, but l
charge her 10 per cent. for the privilege"
A shrewd dry-goods clerk will make it
appear to each lady with. whom he trades
that she is his especially favorite Gus
toner. He will declare himself ready to
ruin the firm for her benefit. He will
make her understand that no misfortune
could befall him so deadly as having her
go to another store and buy spool of
cotton. Z
1t is good policy, if she be woman of
mind, for him to insinuate that it is no
use to try any of his little games on her.
They may do for other women but not
for her She has too much discrimination,
and she is too skillful a judge of goods.
Let her understand that she knows
what's what"
He must be extremely careful in deal
ing with ladies approaching middle-age.
He should never display to such any
sober-colored fabrics, or make, by word
or manner, the slightest allusion to "peo-t
pie of your age, madam" He should
never speak discouragingly of blue, that
color which all ladies seem bewitched
to wear, and which they think becoming;
probably from the fact that there is not
one complexion in hundred delicate
enough to wear blue successfully.
He must smile meaningly, almost pity
ingly, when Jean & Corset, the rivals
over the way, are mentioned. And it
is well for him to say something about a
bankrupt stock, and bought at the Cheap
John auctions, when the customer alludes
| to the fact that prints are only ten cents
over there, and muslin can be bought at
your own price.
He should gather up her gloves and
parasol for her, accompany her to the
door, and assure her. in very low and
confidential tone of understanding
around the store meanwhile, as if he
feared some one might be listening-that
he shall be so happy to have her call
again, and that she may be always sure
of obtaining goods at their very lowest
figure! Of course they could not do so
with every one, but her-they will ac-
commodate, if they ruin themselves!
And though we are quite well aware
that the dry-goods clerk is laying him
self out to ensnare our judgment and
our money, it is to us one of the chief
pleasures of shopping to see how far he
will go, and how much "soft sawder" he
will lay on.-Kate Thorn, IN N Y.
| Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

to comprehend. If conscientious,
perhaps her health breaks down
under the constant strain, and then
we hear the cry of the physical in
capacity of the sex for mental labor. In
any case her mind is left with an mex
tricable tangle of confused knowledge,
which she can neither classify nor re-
member; and her mental powers, taxed
but not disciplined, are unable to cope
with subjects of deep thought or of
practical importance Education, to be
worthy of the name, necessitates time,
labor, patience, system, and those who
crave its privileges must pay its price.
1t is far better to learn few things thor
oughly than many specifically; not only
for the worth of the knowledge thus OBJ
tanned, but still more for the mental de-
velopment that ensues.
+ Teachers and friends of education
generally are becoming awakened to this
need of thorough mental training for our
young women, and many judicious plans
are being brought into operation to
secure it. Perhaps none have been found
of greater practical efficiency than that
of written examinations, given at short
intervals, upon the studies which have
previously engaged the attention. These
afford so fair, and usually SO correct, a
test of the scholars real acquaintance
with the subject as to leave no doubt as
to her fitness for further advancement.
They also afford an equally correct test
of the character of the teaching and the
wisdom of the plans that have been pur.
sued, thus keeping alive in both pupil
and teacher the spirit of improvement,
and exposing all superficiality, however
brilliant gloss may have hidden it from
view. In many of our best schools, both
public and private, this plan is being
put into successful operation, and we
cannot too highly recommend it in every
stage of education.
In 1874 Harvard University offered to
women, as test of culture, written eX-
aminations of two grades, preliminary
and advanced, and promised certificates
to successful candidates, stating that
they had passed." or "passed with
distinction" or "passed with the high
est distinction" the prescribed examina
tions. These were held for the first time
| III l'Oo1Oh, thCh III ANCh L VI II
and Cincinnati. A local committee is
now organized in Philadelphia, to CO
operate with Harvard, and to offer the
same opportunities here in the spring OF
1878. Neither of the examinations are
identical with the entrance examination
of the university, or with any of those
given to resident students, but are sim
ply regarded as tests of liberal culture
and the certificates as assurances OF
proficiency from high and most trust
worthy source. 1t is to be hoped that
many of our young women will take adj
vantage of this opportunity, and during
the coming year will prepare themselves
to join this class of candidates for literary
honors. Whether regarded as specia
preparation for teaching or other literary
work, or as means of purely private
mental cultivation, it cannot fail to rich
ly compensate those who are willing tC
strive earnestly after thorough educa
ton. PhGLadeIphia Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
Russian Justice in the Sixteenth Cen.
a. s..s..f fury. a.-.l.

A man accused of debt, for instance,
was straightway beaten about the legs
until he could find sureties for the al
legged amount. Failing in this, his hands
and neck were bound together, and in
this plight he was led through the to wn,
beaten as he went along, and otherwise
ill-used. When brought before the mag
istrate he would be asked: "Owest thou
this man any such debts?" He will per-
haps say, "Nay." Then saith the
Judge: ''Art thou able to deny it? Let
US hear how" "By oath, saith the de-
PENDANT. Then he commander to leave
beating him till further trial be had In
that happy land lawyers were then un-
known, and every man pleaded his own
cause-all charges being made in writ
ing. If plaintiff could not legally
prove his case, he was entitled to chal-
lenge the defendant to mortal combat
either in person or by proxy. There
were professional champions in those
days, but after a while they fell into dis
favor, being usually more concerned for
their own safety than the vindication of
the cause they had undertaken TO up
hold. When defendant pleaded pow
erty he was placed under crucifx, and
the plaintiff swore over his head to the
rightfulness of his claim. The poor
wretch thereupon became the Dukes
bondman until such time as his friends
were able to redeem him. Not unfre
quently men sold themselves to mobiles
and gentlemen for a piece of money
down, and meat, drink and clothing for
life. Some, too, sold their wives and
children.--Belgrdcid. ..... ........
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
Had a Right to Laugh.

There is legend affirming that one
day, nearly hundred years ago, the
snow was seven feet deep on the streets
of Detroit. On that day not woman
was seen down, town, but next day, when
the snow had settled foot or two, they
were abroad as usual. They were out
yesterday wading through the slush and
Jumping The pools, and one of them fell
kersplash" as she passed the Soldiers
Monument. A man, standing thirty feet
away, began laughing uproariously. He
got red in the face, tears came to his
eyes, and his hat fell off as he laughed
and cried out; .. ..........
"Went right down like bag Of sand
-slush foot deep, starched up to kill
never saw anybody look so cheap-oh!
hol no! how
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
A Bride, But No Groom.

A few days ago cards were issued for
a wedding, which was to take place at
St. Johns Independent Methodist Church
on Liberty street, Baltimore, Friday
night. The bride, prepossessing young
lady-member of that congregation, be-
longing to one of the best known Balti
more families, was possessed of large
circle of acquaintance, all of whom
held her in high esteem. AS the day of the
ceremony approached, numerous beauti-
full and valuable bridal gifts found their
way to the intended brides residence.
Wagons visited the house loaded down
with all the delicacies of the season, and
every article which could be purchased
was in readiness for the wedding ban
quet. Floral tributes, in every conceiva-
BILE shape, and exhaling odor fragrant as
Eden, ornamented the boudoir and draw
ing-room. AS the hour for the marriage
ceremony approached, the church was
crowded with a large and eager throng
The Rev. j. j. G. Webster, the pastor,
was to perform the ceremony and was
seated in the altar side by side with Rev.
Joseph Jones. Precisely at eight o'clock
a murmur was heard at the door, and,
amidst the rustic of silks and buzz of
expectation, all turned their faces away
from the altar, and gazed toward the
church entrance. There stood the bride
surrounded by three bridesmaids. She
was richly attired in heavy white satin,
cut demi-train, with pompadour corsage,
and rich lace overdress, trimmed with
natural flowers. Her couture was in the
latest mode. She wore pearl ornaments,
and from her fair brow was pendant a
wreath of orange blossoms placed over
the customary bridal veil. The brides
maids were attired in a similar elegant
manner, and all stood grouped together,
apparently awaiting the arrival of the
groom and his attendants. Seconds
heightened into minutes and each seemed
an age, and yet the fortunate possessor
of the affections of so much youth and
beauty failed to appear. After a few
moments, in which the congregation be-
came restless, and only respect for the
sacred edifce prevented them from signi-
flying their annoyance at the delay, a
well-dressed gentleman passed up the
northern aisle of the church, and, wits.
pering a few words to Rev Mr.. Jones,
handed him sealed envelope. In turn
it was handed over to Rev, Mr.. Webster,
who tore it hastily open, perused its con-
tents, and, after few words of consul.
tation with the reverend gentleman by
his side, arose to his feet, approached
the altar rail, and notified the assem-
blage that owing to a sudden attack of
illness the groom would not be able to be
present, and necessarily the services
could not take place. The bride-to-be
fell fainting in her fathers arms, and
was conveyed to her carriage. The as
semblage decorously dispersed, discuss
ing the sad interruption to the festivi.
ties. The clergymen betook themselves
to their homes minus the fees, and the
sexton turned down the gas and locked
the church doors. There are some who
say the groom was not ill, but their
statements are not substantiated.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21
The Largest Musical Box In the World.

The following very interesting descrip-
ton is from the Continental Her0ld, IN
Anglo-American paper printed in Geneva,
Switzerland:
NJ. Samuel Troll, fills, of this CITY, has
just finished, for the Khedive of Egypt,
certainly the biggest and finest, and, prob
ably, the handsomest musical box ever
made. Its beautiful ebony case is buffet
shaped as large as a full-sized sideboard,
and inlaid with zinc and brass-work, and
ornamented with bronze chasings and
plates. The interior of this remarkable
box is perfect marvel of mechanical in
genuity; it includes all the latest improve.
mcnts for selecting tunes, patent moder-
ator, etc, and is finished with flute, flute
basso, drum bells, and castanets. The re-.
pertoire consists of 1872 tunes supplied bv
eleven cylinders (Which can be exchanged
at pleasure) each Of them being inches in
diameter and 26 inches long. Notwith-
standing its Brobdignagian dimensions,
this instrument, like others of its kind, per-
forms automatically-wh the Khedive
desires to treat himself to a concert he needs
only totouch spring, and if His Highness
should grow weary of the monotOny of his
1872 tunes, he has but to communicate with
the Ingenious and enterprising manager of
NJ. Trolls establishment-Mr Geo Baker
who can speedily supply him with the
materials for few additional hundreds.
To complete our description we ought to
mention that the price TO be paid for the
box is 10000 francs. As this peculiarly
Swiss work of art will leave Geneva in the
course of few days, we should advise
those of our readers, who may have time
and opportunity, not 10 omit making a
visit TO the warehouse in the rue Bonivard
they may count on courteousreception
from Mr. Baker, who will be happy to
show them his big boX-the result OF eight.
cen months assiduous labor, and of whose
successful completion his firm may be
justly proud. Nt.N
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

In Greensboro, KY, Burr Triplett,
aged nine years, son of Mrs. Helen
Triplett, committed suicide by hanging
himself with rope. The cause, of the
act was that his mother refused to give
him an apple. He became very angry,
and, it is thought, to brighten his mother
secured piece of clothes-line, tied one
end to a tree, and making a moose over
the other end slipped itover his neck
and swung until dead.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

sandals and household utensilsis lgnoble
and confined to the Etas, prescribed
CLASP. p. Anderson's I" Bound the
World IN Sia Months"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

"A Western editor received letter
from subscriber asking him to publish
cure for apple-tree worms. He replied
that he could not suggest cure until he
knew what allied the worms.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

On the closing up of the Smith &
Rogers silver-plating concern in New
Haven, few days ago, preparatory to.its
removal to Meriden, the floor of the
plating-room was taken up, burned, and
the ashes analysed, with the result Of
procuring pure silver to the amount Of
1881 ...
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-21

A wife full of truth, innocence and
love is the prettiest flower man can
wear next to his heart.
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1877-03-03
Der s IL N 3 G g e T..
Gr nabm cie DAMP bee juneen MdDs
henS unb fiftrte efbeimniBpoa

Gr nobm cie DAMP bee jungen MdDs
Gens unb fGitrte efbetmnibpoQ
,.Glara, Du elaubf ~ wthen, mas
Metn 0ater benz Deinen rpriblaBsn
wirr, ntdt wabr2 Nbsr foit nidte
wesbt Du. cos ld5nRe, bas aaer1b5ns
Re ron Ger Sade sannf E>u unmtsItG
%srrotbfn,"
.M6, eutae", bat Es, .tonu |a9' e5
mir rcd sd bobe ote game Naht
ntbt eeI6lafen, tmner mu6te tb an
ras OebetmntB cenfen, cos man sOr
mir rcrbtrat une pie i6 MID aud
anhreneen mo6te, tb fonnte pos Ndtbs
lel ni6t I5len."
.nnp tpeun, Du es eefonnt bdltef,
rptrcef gu nod stel msnieer efl6lafen
BADEN. CLARA; id lslb1 babe ou6 fein
Auae eeidlcfsn. -. chen wsil t6 es
DuBte. 3, auslprsden ldbt eS (id
fasur, abr man foIte ocr Breueen 3ebn
0us bod fprinsen."
so wiui gu CO mir uiht mtttbeis
len Z" fTasts cas- iunss Wae6en tn
etpaS 0~etrdnftsm Eon.
sci mir ntpt b6le," bat eufae, IS
gebt ntbt, r,sin @aisr BAT Go mir pess
bcten, Eoaf....
Dam eeb", iaBte Clara, fi1 uun
ibm entfernenD, ,Du btlt nur setommen
I'm MID su nefen.-Der 0atsr fam
lepen Ausenb!if auf1ebn, uno CT rpiros
lidsr b5le fem, wenu ct Di@ bier dbers
ral&tp."
nWarum osnn? Sd bia ia feierll6
bierberael9tdt. -. unp bet psm letisfsn
0trdufd, oas id bore, bin i'd weit
fort. 80"
~Des tIsibt f9 slstG, Id bin unsus
frteoen uao moQte, tn naiR lieber
ntht eefommen."
nNun penn, CLARA. 70 mlB ib Sir
fdon etwas BARON ta's Obr iassn....
Id fam s8 aud uttt mebr ausbaIten.
Du pirf bod Ghpstssn uno Detnenl
0ater niats ousplauDern2
"Dte WdDGen t5nnea better ben
Wuno balten a!8 bic gutlden", fa9te
Clara, I6 i'm Dieper ndbsruo.
nDtrflt6 2....D Do bate ib wpbl
Cuff cte gyObe an mir leIbf 3u MAIDEN
-. Btebsr Elm b5fe6 Oeftdthen z
Dart man oean ear feinen S6ers f1
erlauben 2"
~Aber 70 lprib bod nur eneIi6, Du
b6lsr Wenfd."
~9a, ia. Dg muBt nod eth WinIts
den narten."
1T blidts aur Gre uno ldisn na@>
5uoenten.
(5crteBung foIgt.)
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1877-03-03

am foIssaben Morse, ias Clara In
einen1 Simmer res GrbeelGp6es I'm
9auie tbres Gatsr8 /; (e Bate Elm aIet-
run9efdd reiislbsn In Gdnben, unb
nor bemdbt Yesidiseene NiGe earas,
aue;ubefern.
liefe StiIe berrIdte UNI Ee bcr ; fe
mar muttetieslsa oaetn, fetn Gerdula,
weper IN 5nnera res srOeen @ebdus
pes, nod DOR ouBsn be, unterbrad cas-
Doe trauttBe G@weiBen. SsIbf Der
Dencsl Der ubr hing fstf uno unbepeez
LID, unp Go nor IsiGt su fsbn. BOZ oas
nbrpeVf ltDn felt LANCER 3sit 3u ewt>
gem Sttuaebn serurtbstlt mar, oena bic
3etger binsen YeruSse ibrer eienen
S6were auf bic 3abl 6 berab.
Gin Derfauenes Wpbtltar Ranb TIM
3tmmer, BEN befsn css 6aules, unls
bsr swei Stdble fab man In etner
@de, berert aufsslGte 9inlen Zen Gtas
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1877-03-03
0ct6ettDe

iOlten Ed Dor lolGen 5Gwtnblern Ia a6t neb-
men, tpelGe ntGt aletn bic 8erpadunesn bon
Or. auguR 2Snis's Samburger SrDpfsn nnb
Brnf!bw naG3uabmfn fuGen, ~fOneeEn bic Ges
brauGsarweiiunsen unb Nn3etgen Wort tnr
Mrrt nahbrnfen. benn GO gtebt geri1enlcle
Mpctbefer unb Gambler eenus, welGe beS f6nU'
ben GerbienfeS balber f@ nfGt ihdnnen ibrcn
Gnnben bieie Bizarre ansubteten. @sptfenbafte
5dnbler brsiinfisen ntGt ben Gertauf FOLDER
stftieen Mtrtureu, bitst Gu6 fabsr pcr iDl6en
getptlenIcien 9Gnhlern. tpel9e It ntGt fG6neu,
ben SAutnblsrn bic 6ane ~ reiGen.
Eraeet Tets nod:
Der wanderer. [volume] (St. Paul, Minn.) 1867-1957, 1877-03-03
3atbcltfde
Anfalt.

g0tt Depreciation unb Gnpfetluas Ser 9r6r'fen $. s.
Grsbifd6fe ppn Mhraufse aanb ct Qouts uab Derl&iebeter
Ser 5o&tr'fen 8tf66fe bes3Defens aebenfen tptr eeget
aRtte afai ;. s. etnsn ttstnsn Gnfans NIT elmer faitOIt.
fGen EdubRummen- Nnfolt su MAIDEN tn 0ertintung nit
BEN Gebrer<5 Seminar. Dds BeblrfntS mad elmer fplten
Nnfatt tf Cfeubar bd. uniere taubaummen Sinter 8e.
ben an ben Gtaatsnnfalten far ale fir BITE Rirte perlD,
rem Sic tenn,sa aus b%snfelbsn oils un8Idnbt8e peer NIT
prptefanttiGen &nfdteu surid unb Ntetnanb III 3u 9nufe
Der fe etnes Beferen belebren Tam. Die ncttwenbfsen
Standardization fur ben Nnfans elmer fpl4tt gtutalt fSn.
men trtr Bier obne ~tefcnbere Nuslaaen terrt6ten. unb te
8erbinbuna NIT benz Qebr;rfSeMinar, ttf fs IN Deutfdss
lamb auh a~qsemein tn, bat unter Nnberert ben gfusen. bae
man let9t ueue ~2ebrfrdfie tir Saubhuninen a~usttIoeu
fana. gtr tperten kte loon felt ldngsrsn Sabrea aase.
rtein ber6brte Rsttpbe betm llnterstdt %etnfltren, trruaa
bic 8inbsr iptrfli6 fpre&ea lerHeu. SO trplea MIR lens
In Gpttes Nanen untsr ftrt S8ust ttr RirHe eHs NDH4
eeben.
aae cItert nun. Bic saubfarn,t einttr tatsn. sss
BITE 9pbr. s. 8. gfarrer. BITE fc!6e 8irbtr tn ibrea Sc
naenben ttFen. TN Ilter ron 6-14 Sabreu, ueaea az.
faaiet rbne @er3ue barlber beri6tea. Bon Set aRtabl
Der Anntelbuneen werben erSftentbeils aud se gtbirarI.
ssn sur aufnabne a~btanetn. bic natarlta 70 btaiS ssaea.
perbtn toQer, ale chen rn6elt4 To.
Ran abreHire
NeD. Xbep. Sritnere
ct. 8ranets Station. wltlpss3st
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-10-05
Wheat Thieves Again.

Ii being reported that the Chain
brothers in North Find!sy we're intend
ing to leave town Monday, the prose
cutting attorney of the county, Mr..
Brown, had q warrant issued for their
arrest on suspected last Sunday. which
was placed in che hands of Sheriff
Tritch. About ten o'clock p. ~, that
officer, with posse of men to assist,
if necessary, proceeded over the placid
Blanchard and onward TO the house of
the suspicion parties, which was soon
reached. After placing the deputies
around the building to prevent the es-
cape of any One. Sheriff Tritch knock
ed at the front door and soon was ad
United. He told the brothers John
bill" end Mack" Chain, that he had
warrants for their arrest, but they
evinced no concern at the intelligence,
and not even asked what they were
charged with. Robert Soloman was
also arrested, as a supposed accomp
lice, in the wheat robbery mention
last week, and together, the four were
taken to what is commonly called the
Jail, but which in reality il nothing
but an old shell. The parties did not
undergo preliminary examination be.
fore the Mayor, as the Grand Jury was
in session, and Tuesday morning their
case was up for hearing before that
body.
The Findlay Jeffersonian. [volume] (Findlay, Hancock County, Ohio) 1870-1881, 1877-10-05
m ~. State Fair.

After the first att smps to get up a
Tri State Fair at To edo had fallen
through. a number Of the prominent
business men of that go ',ead city con-
cluded to see it through, nd twelve oil
them held themselves res pont1eie Id
$1,000 each. Well, at the eEd X fne
fourth day, when the rec eSqfs rad
been footed up. and il was 81 'oEh tnsf
the fair was financial succ es@- ana
there was no danger of there b Vr4As TO
shell out, it is said they had aea[s
'.all hands round" in the ticket GcHo-.
and hugged each other for very sasd
ness. The Fair Association is uf o.
debt, and in good condition for al Haer
year it is sail. Thoee who at cad
would, however. tender a little sod
advice to the management, and it Is
ccuched in the phrases ~Dont perm IL
so much gambling on the grounds, an
other year. Better sacrifice little.
or a considerable rent fee, than per
NIT SO much absolute swindling to be
carried on right under the noses of the
Directory and the police" If the /
''oity" had licensed" such games to
be played upon its streets, there would
have been a howl of indignant rage
from the very men who licensed gam
blers" to Il Gee their victims on the fair P.
grounds. Out upon that morality
which, while denouncing wrong gen
orally. yet will license wrong doing
for its ~n profit.