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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07
DIAMOND CUT DIAuOND,


SOLOMON SCHAFF was a cunning knaye
Eager to make and ready to save
FOND as barber might be of a - shave,''
If only the law its sanction gave
Now the reason for this recital
Is merely to show that in saving his pelf
This cunning sharper outwitted himself
AND met with fit requital.
On his fortieth birthday Solomon Schaf
Began to dream of Il - better-half'
And to tire Of his bachelor living;
Of course. as he was abnOrmally thin
lie fancied fair one with double chin.
I'm lean and she's fat,
There's profit in that
Quoth he; I'm getting more than I'm giving "
"Courtship's a very extravagant thing
Said solomon Schaf. she'll look for a ring,
For bonbons, bouquets and all that;
But shall waste my cash
On such proftless trash?
No, indeed, I'm TOO sharp for flat!'
HOwe'er, when the wedding daY drew near
Mr.. Schaff was seized with bright idea
So he found out an artist needy.
pl,s want portrait you want some cash
"A half-length will do,
That haf-price for you;
You'd better agree, you're so seedy''
Well Flash was in want, so the bargain was struck
" Ho! hoi said Solomon, Tn in luck!''
And he scarce could smother litter.
Flash worked away like a busy elf,
But he whistled softly and laughed to himself
As he gazed at his scheming sitter.
A week had sped, then to Schaffs delight.
Flash wrote thus: Your picture is finished quite.
and sent as you care me direction.
Host cdrefuj}y packed. to Mss Caroline Reed:
Please hdnd to the bearer the price as agreed,
And be SUFe, W0rthy JrieRd,
.SHcb present must tend
10 increase her respect and dfectiO0.'
Quickly the check was written and sent,
And the evening brought Solomon well content.
To sit by the side of his charmer;
But, alas! what cruel reversal is this!
She turned away from his protfered kiss
And, with looks of scorn,
She bids him 'Begonel'
As if his mere presence could harm her.
1What is it:'' poor solomon, wondering. cries.
The lady surveys him with wrathful surprise.
Then, suddenly raising curtain:
Your present. in angriest tones she exclaimed;
And there stood picture most shOwily framed,
But yelled in shadow uncertain.
Nearer, still nearer, then Solomon drew.
But he started aghast-what is this meets his view:
haf-length the artist had painted;
But, dreadful TO tell. the half that Flash chose
Began at Soils watch-chain and stopped at his toes
Twas TOO fearful a jOkel
Poor Schaf never spoke.
But prone on the carpet he tainted.
My story is told
Miss Reed, stern and cold
Would listen to no explanation;
And SolOmon's life
Was uncheered by wife,
To his own great chagrin and vexation.
--kdit0r'S Drd1CeT, Harper's Magazine for april
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Few persons not familiar with geog-
raphy will believe that the Pacific Ocean
boundary of the United States has a
greater extent of coast line than the At
lantic shore. The aggregate of our shore
line on the Pacific is ~, 734 miles, while
on the Atlantic it is II $50 miles, and on
the Gulf of Mexico 6,S43 miles. 1t is
the annexation of Alaska that has pro-
NOTED the Pacific coast to higher figure
than the Atlantic, Alaska having $3.50
miles of coast line. These figures are
taken from the Coast Survey reports.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Those who affect eyeglasses will be
pleased to learn that soft rubber nose
clamp has been invented to take the
place of the present nasal wise. The new
clamp works with Il hinge and cannot be
shaken off.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1877-04-07

Picra had been the one he killed, Solo,
mon Foxpaw would have had him, some
time, surew-Irue FEn0.
The New York herald. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1840-1920, 1877-06-24

yVANTED-By A FIRST CiAss ENGRAvER CHA
w ger. DIE snker and jewslry tool maker thoroughly
familiar with all the details OF Arst class Jewelry
factory; suitable situation either In citv country:
No refer Address - IINkiE $50 East Cist St.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02
PLENTY OF ADVICE.

Now that the Electoral Commission IS
finally settled. the members are deluged
with advice from their acquaintance
and friends. Score after score of letters
are being received, and each one con-
tains a plan somewhat different from the
others. With the same breath one mem
Der is urged to vote for closed doors, and
another to have everybody admitted.
One suggests that lawyers alone should
be allowed to be present; another that
these same gentlemen should be exclud-
cd. Newspaper men are recommended
a. necessary to the occasion, and long
speeches are counseled as essential to
the proper determination of the result.
Some propose that each party shall be
represented by the best advocates in the
land. Others say the Commission itself
must be the witness, counsel and judge
on the occasion. The plan of procedure
has not yet been made known, but the
fifteen members are perfectly conversant
with the matter in detail, and their plan
will doubtless be mstured Independent
Of any outside counsel or advice.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

ment to the title, which was adopted.
The word building in section 2, was
changed to the plural. In line 2 of Sec
ton 3. the word insuring was inserted
Mr.. Mighels said that this was the first
measure of this kind ever introduced IN
to the Legislature of the State. In sup
port of this bill, he regarded it as leglti-
mate that he should make review OF the
expenditures already made in the State.
On the State Prison building the amount
was $50 900 paid in coin, leaving debt
of $40. 900. This latter was at interest
for several subsequent years at large
rate. Computing this interest
coupled with the amount paid for the
buildings in Reno. the total amount OF
money spent for Prison buildings in the
State is 1888, 447. The money spent on
the Orphans Home amounts to S14, 900;
the money spent on the Capitol and it's
surroundings, amounts to $2Ol 600; the
amount spent en- the University is $780,
900. The cost of keeping the insane and
deaf and dumb of the State was also
given. The speaker then reviewed, at
length, the merits of an appropriation
for the reform school, and cited various
arguments from himself and others In its
favor. The reading of the bill was then
continued, and amendments were from
time to time made. A minor change
was made in section 4, according to mo-
ton of Trousdale, and another in section
G, according to motion of Mighels.
Amendment adopted to Section Z, rel
alive to character of the persons to
whom boys may be bound.
q 4 4 III ~ 70 M
ploy officers of the House who are OF I'M
moral character.
Section Ii was amended so as to pre-
vent the teaching of any sectarian doc
trlne.
Section Is amended by striking out the
word .'or' and inserting the word NOR
in line II of the printed copy.
Section Is amended so as to make the
actual travelling expenses of the boys de-
pendent upon the State instead of the
county.
Section 20 amended so as to have no
portion of the building upon the State
prison ground at Reno. The validity
of the title of the present prison was
here shown at length by Mighels, and
afterwards the Committee arose and re-
ported the bill back to the House with
a recommendation that it be early con-
sidered.
The bill, on motion of Parker, was
made special order for next Tuesday
at II NJ.
The motion of Griswold to reconsider
the vote whereby the toll road bill was
yesterday lost, prevailed.
Resolution by Stewart. that COM
mittee of three be appointed to visit
Reno and report on the prison site.
Pending the discussion Of this call of
the House was ordered. The call dis
pensed with and the House adjourned.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02
JUSTICE BRADLEY.

The Democrats do not like the ap-
pointment of Bradley, and affirm
that Hayes has gained a point in the
selection. They say that there are
now eight Republicans and seven
Democrats on the Board, and the re-
suit of this any one may foresee.
Tho arguments of one of their lead
ing papers summed mp place the
man in the character of q rogue. and
as such very unfit for the position
named. 1t is affirmed that Bradley
was appointed to the Supreme Court
for the express purpose of carrying
out scheme of the President rela-
tive to the Legal Tender Act; and
that his chambers were held in New
Jersey instead Of in Texas where his
Judicial district is situated. This
transfer of judicial power was made
in the interests of railroad, and the
net itself, we are told, is sufficient for
the impeachment of the actor. Then
in addition. he is called railroad
LAWYER. a friend of Tom Scott, and
an adept in drawing up bills which
represent one thing and mean quite
another. Then to crown the guilt
of the man he was the first President
of the New Jersey Life Insurance
Company, and only a rogue could
ever have been connected with such
an institution. 1t is amusingto read
these criticisms of the Democratic
press, and it only shows to what
wretched straits they are driven.
Justice Bradley has always been con.
sidered an excellent member Of the
Supreme Bench, and that in thepres-
emit emergency he will give his de-
cision in favor of the right there can
scarcely be the shadow of doubt.
II Tilden should be elected, then all
these bad things said about Bradley
will be at once forgotten, and his
name will be, like those of the Dem
ocrats on the Commission, heralded
throughout the land as one OF the
heroes among men, amodel OF purity
and truth in his opinions. But If
HAYES should be declared elected,
then Bradley will be wretch in the
land, a Judas in the world to betray
the interests of the people. There
is only one way to satisfy the Dem
ocrats, and that is to declare their
candidate the President of the coun-
try, and any other decision will be
questioned by their representa-
tives in general.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

Senate called to order at IL A. N. with
Lieut.. Governor in the Chair.
Roll called, and afterwards prayer by
the Chaplain.
Journal read and approved.
The following resolution was introduc-
ed by Baker:
Whereas Senator Garrard. member
of this body, has been visited by an all
wise Providence with sad and irrepar-
able loss in the death of his child; and
Whereas, The members of this body
desire to extend to the afflicted family
their most heartfelt sympathy and con-
dolence in their sad and solemn bereav-
ment; therefore, be it
Resolved. That the Senate do now ad-
iourn until tomorrow at IL O'Clock A. NJ.
as mark of respect to the stricken fam
lily; and be it further
Resolved. That the members on this
floor be requested to attend the funeral
of Senator Garrard's child in body.
The resolution was unanimously
dopted, and accordingly the Senate ad-
iourned,
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

Color IN MAsONRY-The Grand
Ledge of Minnesota refuses to recog-
nize negro Masons' The st. Paul
Press says the question Of recognizing
the colored lodges has long been dis
cussed by the Masonic fraternity.
Last year the Grand Master alluded
to the subject in his address, and as
the lodge had an application from
Prince Hall Lodge, of Boston, and two
from lodges here in the State asking
to be recognized, it was deemed best
to bring the matter to conclusion as
possible. Three reports were made,
one by Mr.. A. T. G. Pierson. one by
Aaron Goodrich, and one by Mr.. Girls
world. The two first reported against
recognizing the colored people. The
last, Mr.. Griswold, in favor Of recog-
nizing them. The whole question
resolves itself, according to the reports
into a question Of history. The two
that agree against recognizing the
colored lodges affirm and maintain
that the colored lodges are not now
and never have been recognized as
belonging to the Masonic fraternity,
and all searched diligently the Ma
sonic history to ascertain whether or
not the colored brethren had ever
been taken in.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02
NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SCHEME.

In late talk with a newspaper re-
porter the President expressed GER
tain views Oh the resumption ques-
ton which seem to be both approved
and condemned in different parts OF
the East. The business men and
bankers of New York were in har-
mony with the views as expressed,
and while they deprecated any mes
sage which would affect the interests
of the country Mt large, yet they
thought the sooner the bottom could
be reached the better it would result
for the people in the end. Now
comes a rnmor from Washington
that Congress is very Indifferent IN
the matter, and nothing at present
will he accomplished. The electoral
bill is now occupying the sole at
tention of the politicians, and until
that is decided nothing of importance
in any other direction will be done.
The President will not have his
views sustained while he remains In
the Presidential office, and after
wards like Othello of old, his occu-
patton will be gone. Then even If
his successor should reiterate his
statements, yet difficulty would
arise in Congress which would itself
be opposed to any immediate action.
The representatives from nearly
every section of the country have
their own views in the matter; they
are not prepared to yield the impos-
sibility of their plans, and in conse.
quence general agreement could
only with great difficulty be had. 1t
is probable that the members may
turn their attention to the matter at
some near time in the future, but
that any definite result will be
reached is scarcely expected in the
present condition of affairs.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

The dies for the new SO gold pieces re-
Gently received from the Philadelphia
Mint have been found not to answer the
purpose for which they were intended,
either through some extra thickness IN
the milling, or through the figures being
too convex Nineteen of the new pieces
make as tall pile rs twenty of the OLD
ones, which renders it utterly impossible
for bankers, brokers, ETC., to measure the
coin after their usual practice. The al,
necessitate an absolute count of deposits
made in gold coin. and lead to endless
confusion. The dies have been sent back
East, and for sometime longer we must
remain without the new and improved
$40 gold pieces.-S. F. Post, Jan. ~
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02
THE ENTERPRISES.

Yesterday this excellent paper
commenced its thirty-fourth volume,
with a very prosperous outlook for
the future. In the ability displayed
in its editorials, in the fullness and
reliability of its dispatches, in the
excellence and vivacity of its locals,
in the gentlemanly tone pervading
every department of its publications
the Enterprise has scarcely a peer on
the Coast. We bow to its supremacy
and acknowledge its title to honor
and success.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

Most persons who have any acquain-
t. ice with the literature of chess have
heard of the games said to have been
PLAYED in the Middle Ages with living
chessmen. Lord Lytton recently revived
this amusement in India. During his
visit to Mooltan, last month, his lordship
after receiving and replying to an address
from the municipality of the city, en-
gagged, as we are told, " in novel game
Of chess with Col. Millett. The chess
board, if such term may be allowed to
carpet of red and white calico with
checkers a yard square, having been
spread in front of the hall. chessmen,
men and boys, dressed in opposing red
and white uniforms appropriate to the
various pieces, were marched in and
took their places. Then Then by word Of com IN
square indicated, and a very Lively game
ensued, ending in an easy victory for
the Viceroy." An Emperor of Morocco
who once INDUCED in similar amuss-
ment is said to have added terrible
realism to the game by causing all the
pieces taken during its progress to be
hpheaded.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

About four miles from San Buenaven-
tura. California, on the river of that
name, is grape vine of the Mission va
riety, the stem of which measures forty
inches in circumference. 1t covers an
area of about eighty feet In diameter
This vine yields about 1000 pounds OF
grapes annually. The clusters of fruit
Will measure from twelve to sixteen
inches in length, and average three and
q half pounds. 1t is on the rancho OF
Don Jose Moraga, and was planted by
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

The artistes constituting the Ladies'
Vienna Orchestra and the prOprietors of
the TivOli Gardens, arrested for alleged
violation of the dive ordinance, were dis
missed in the Police Court on motion of
Prosecuting Attorney Flood, who repre-
scented that the ordinance exempted pub
lie gardens and there was no evidence in
his possession that the women were en-
plOyS cd in a place of amusement where
liquors were being sold, for hire or gain
s. F. Bulletin, Jan. 81.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

GERMAN BAND.-The German Mill
tary Band will give one of their en-
tertaining concerts Thursday evening
Feb. Sth, at the Reno Opera House.
Since their appearance here before,
they have been visiting California,
meeting with success everywhere
TReno Journal.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

A wealthy merchant Of Indianapolis,
is organizing university excursion
around the world, and is now in New
York looking for a vessel. The whole
distance to be travelled is estimated at
10000 miles, and among the places to be
visited are Havana, Valparaiso, Austria
liza, Hongkong, Calcutta, the Holy Land,
Pompeii, Gibraltar, London and the
Azores.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

The Belmont Courier says it is reported
that several mining experts are shortly
expected in that town from san Fran
cisco. From this it is reasonable to infer
that the Belmont bonanza is to be thrown
open for public inspection.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

F. Stadtmuller of Empire City, Dick
Eirman of Genoa and Jake Klein of Car
son are about to establish brokers' Of
flee in Carson.-LyOn County Times,
January 81.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02

A. L. Bancroft l. Co. have just issued q
Autographed map of the Black Hills re-
gion showing the gold mining district
and the seat of the Indian War.
Carson daily appeal. [volume] (Carson City, Nev.) 1873-1877, 1877-02-02
MARRIED..

In this city, by Rev. J. D. Hammond, Febru-
airy LIST, Mr.. Henry C. Holbrook to Miss Martha
F. Lyman.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-04
OXLY REMEDY FOR
HARD TIMES.
CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS.

All wanting Fruit Farms, especial adj
apted to the growth of the Vine, where it
is an established success and PAYS large
profit. The land is also adapted to the
growth of Peaches, Pears, Apples and
small fruits; also Grain, Grass and Veg
etables.
Many hundred of excellent Vineyal o.
Orchards and Farms, can now he seen.
The location is only "a miles south of;
Philadelphia, by Railroad, in q mild. de-
lightful climate, and at the very doors OF
the New York and Philadelphia Markets.
Another Railroad runs direct to New
York.
The place is already large, successful
and prosperous. Churches, Schools, and
other privileges are already established.
Also, manufactures of Shoes, Clothing,
Glass, Straw Goods, and other things, at
which different members of n family can
procure employment.
1t has been health resort for some
years past for people suffering from pull
monary affections, Catarrh, Ague, and de-
bility; many thousands have entirely re-
covered.
A now brick hotel has Just been com
pleted, 100 feet front, with back buildings,
four stories high, including French root,
and all modern Improvements for the ac-
commOdatiOn of visitors.
Price of Farm Land $500 per acre .
payable installments, within the period OF
four years. In this climate, planted out
TO vines, 20 acres of land will count fully
az much as 100 acres further north.
Persons unacquainted with fruit grow
ing can become familiar with it in short
time on account of surroundings.
Five acre, one acre, and town lots, in
the towns Of Landisville and Vineland,
also for sale.
Whilst visiting the Centennial Exhibi-
tion, Vineland can be visited at small OK
pense.
A paper containing full information.
will be sent upon application to CHRLES
X. LANDS, Nineland, N. j., free Of cost
Tho following is an extract from de-
scription of Vineland published in the
New York Tribune, by the we'll known
Agriculturist, SOlon Robinson:
All the farmers were of the "Well To dOf
sort, and some of them, who have turned
their attention to fruits and market gard
ening, have grown rich. The soil is loan
varying from sandy to clayey, and surfaea
gently undulating, interses9ed with small
streams and occasional wet meadows ia
which deposits of peat or muck are stored
sufficient to fertAlize the whole upland SUR
face, after it has been exhausted of it's
natural fertility,
1t is certainly one of the most extensive
fertile tracts, in an almost level position,
and suitable condition for pleasant farm
ing, that we know of this side of the West
ern prairies. We found some of the oldsf
est farms apparently Just as proftably
productive as when first cleared OF foroef
fifty or a hundred years ago.
The geOlOgist would soon discover tha
cause of this continued fertility. Th
whole country is "A marine deposit, and ~
through the soil we found evidences
calcareous substances, generally In tA
form Of indurated calcareous mari, sho
ing many distinct forms of ancient
of the tertiary formation ;,a5ld flI
substance is scattered All thrQu
in very cOmminuted for
exact cQpdifion nIrsI
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-04
FORREST COUNTY OFFICERS.

President Iudgo-t d. WErMoRF.
AsSocldte JUdgcs--Jos. q. DALE, Ep-
WARD KERR.
Tredsurer-S. J. SETLEY.
Prothonotary, Register C Recorder, &C.
). W. CLARK.
yShcri6,--JUsrIs SuAwkEy.
COHtBtiSsiOaerS--EL BERLIN, ISAAC
AoNG, JouN RECK.
C0naty SUperiHtendeat-U. S. BRoCK-
WAY.
District Auorncy-S. ID. IRWIN.
Jitry COmEisSioncrs-H H. TowNER,
LYMAN Cook.
C0Wniy SHrUeVor-T. ID. COLLINS,
CbrOner-M. ITTEL, in.
County 4 udifOrS-- THoMP-
SON. J. Il. NErII, III. A. IuESpELL.
WembcFOf Congress s-GEe. A. JKNKS.
.lssembiV-J. h. AGNEw.
The Forest Republican. [volume] (Tionesta, Pa.) 1869-1952, 1877-04-04
Elk City Core spondence.
d. ClrY. ia. April 2. 1877

Elk Cry, PA, April 2, 1877.
MR. EDIToR The fine weather Of
the past FIVE days has had good ef-
feet upon things in general. Business
is beginning to brighten up a little,
and the mud to dry, yet the roads are
Il condition for slow travelling. sa W
eight horses hitched to q load which
on good roads could be drawn by two.
The country is overrun by persons
looking for employment, and but few
succeed in obtainingit. Lumber comes
in slowly, and until the mud dries up
business will be dull.
No new strikes Of Importance in
this locality since my last letter, but
from present appearance there will be
large amount Of drilling done during
the coming summer, The Jefferson
City region, and the country between
Edenburg and Berlin's, and north Of
this place seems to DO most favorable
territory for operating at present.
The Emlentoh & Shippenville r.
r. will, in all probability, he put
through to its destination rs soon as
the weather will permit 1t seems to
be doing a good business a large
amount of lumber and coal is arriving
at Edenburg over this road, aud four
passenger trains run each way daily.
VIM. Widmer has returned to Eden
burg. He has purchased VIM. Law
rence's Lumber, which will be run to
Emlenton on the river, and then to its
destination BY rail. G. A. Hill and
Jas. Butler give encouraging reports
of their business. 7. J. Van Giesen is
sill fishing for Lamb.
The new Odd Fellows Hall here is
completed, and they are awaiting their
warrant, to organize. l see no reason
why good and effective lodge should
not be built up here; there is no want
of good material. The applicants are
all anxious to start, and that they may
be successful is the prayer of your
humble servant, KIsER.