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@astiu'1 Nntts.
Short kilt skirts do not take.

Square trains are coming in vogue.
+ Children's dresses are made longer.
Flowers are not used on English round
hats.
B II top parasols and umbrellas are
again in vogue.
Bonnaz laces are pretty novelties seen at
Stewarts.
,, Green and mastic is q fashionable CON-
bination CT color.
Jacqueminot red is the newest shade of
this popular color.
Stewards dress and breakfast caps are
still the leading styles.
The Pompadour chemise is the fancy Of
the moment in lingerie.
Long lace mits are more worn for eve
ming toll t than kid gloves.
Flower bonnets for summer wear are
made of smalFfowers only. 73f
Beige colored gauze is the popular veil
ing material for round hats.
Short ostrich tips in punches are pre-
ferred to long, sweeping ,,plumes,
Pure white is more fashionable st the
moment than cream or ivory.
Princesse lingerie is absolutely neces-
sary with the present style Of dress.
Cutaway jackets and waistcosts Of silk,
terry cloth or bourette, are very stylish
Square-necked, sleeveless cLemlses,
with extra long shoulded straps, are de
rigeuer. - .r7e! 7s .sssI s..f! +.
| Bead ornaments require great taste
and careful management in their use to
look well.
All children's garments, whether for
BOYS or girls, have the skirts longer by
several inches
Bonnet trimmings are arranged to pro.
duce simple and quiet effect by the best
millinery artists
Old gold, jacques red, beire mastic
and robins egg blue are the colors most
sought for at the moment.
| The rule for little girls skirts is for
them to he long enough to reach a line
just above the top Of the boots.
The fashionable evening shades are
pale rose, pale blue, opaline or rose gray
pale dove and ashes Of roses. "a
! Medici ruffs and sleeves. with puffs ir
the armhole and around the elbow, are an
nounced as coming fashions.
White terry makes pretty waistcoat
that may be worn with any kind Of .
street or indoor morning costume,
| The novelty ip' bonnet shapes seen a
the openingsof the past week, is Mari,
Stuart brim, fared at the sides and will
very long ears.
An ostrich tip or wing and ornamen
Of metal, jet, or beads, with scarf o
yelling material, is the only trimming
that round hat needs.
| Lace waistcoats-H Duchesse
Russian point, antique cut.work, ant
= guipure-will be very fashionable, worl
over silk toilets, this spring.
! All kinds OF trimmings of the materia
are fashionable this season-side pleatings
box pleatings, knife blade pleatings,shir
, rings. puffs, ruffies, founces, shell ant
, leaf trimmings, and pipings p
r Beetles and butterflies, and all sorts o
flies Of silver, gold and steel tilagree. ant
tipped with imitation jewels-opals, dia
mouds, pearls, ruhies and emeralds-ar
seen nestled smong the bonnet trimming
at the spring openings. '5a
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

EE ESecretary SHERMAN was In New
York last week consulting with the bank
ers about resumption.
A financial system IN which bankers
are not the only persons to be consulted
would be a blessing TO the country.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

EThe House of Representatives al
Washington has elected al ex Confede
rate to the office of doorkeeper. This
would have been simply intolerab|e II the
last Republican President had not ap.
pointed LoNGsrREEr to a lucrative ONCE
before the blood on bis hands had dried
The offense is further mitigated By the
fact that the present President has an ex.
Confederate General ia bis Cabinet.
But the gallant General SHIELDS was
defeated for the place! So be was, bu1
SHIELDS gave notice that he would mol
have it. and got better thing by being
placed on the retired list with hand
some pensioH.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16
VEGETINE
FOR
Dyspepsia, Nervousness,
And General Debility.

We. the undersigned, having used Veget-
inc, take pleasure in recommending 1t to all
those troubled with Humors Of any kind,
Dyspepsia, Nervousness, or General Debility,
it being the Great Blood Purifier. Sold by
r. IL. Crowell & Sons, who sell more Of it
than all other patent medicines put togst her,
MRS. l.. F. PERKINS.
MRS. d W. SCOTT.
JOSRPHUS SLATE.
VBeBrINB is the great health restorsr-
composed exclusively of barks, roots and
herbs. 1t is very pleasant to take; every
child likes it.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

eEThs House is spending it's even
ings in debating WooD's Tariff BILL
Here is our speech: The Free Shipping
section having been stricken out, the res.
due is hardy worth wasting wind about.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

EETt may not be out OF place tosin
Innate to some OF the officials at the
Bellaire end of7our railroad that their
course is being observed with some in
terest.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16
my. Herald. 9th inst.
A TALKING MACHINE.
Professor EdisOn's Phonograph on
Exhfbition--Experiments at
2H Kurt's Gallery.

"We intend that you shall hear Nils
son sing her pearl son in Faust quite
irrespective of whether Nilsson is In Eu.
rope or America" said the gentleman
who exhibited Mr. Edison's talking ma
chine at Kurtz's Gallery, in,twenty-third
street, last night. He then turned the
crank of little brass cylinder, and, pla
cling a piece Of metal in the form of q
siphon in the front of it, the familiar
air of 'sYankee Doodle" was heard in
the squeaky tones familiar to the observ-
ers of Punch and Judy show. The
object OF this exhibition is to give a
practical illustration of and investiga-
ton into the principle of Mr.. Edison's
great discovery in acoustics. The in
strument now on exhibition only serves
to indicate the possibilities of the more
perfect machine the manufacture of
which. is now being steadily progressed.
It is intended that when this instrument
is perfected and moved by clock.work
that il shall undoubtedly reproduce ey
cry condition Of the human voice, in
eluding the whole world of expressions
in speech and song. ssa
Last night several of the audience
either spoke or sang into the diaphragm,
and by the simple turning Of the wheel the
notes OF the song, or the tones Of the
voice were reproduced-not in perfect
modnlation, but sufficiently distinct for
the melody to be clearly recognized,
Some Of the experiments were very anu
sing, the scolding tones Of mother-in.
law, the Growing of rooster and the
brogue OF various nationalities were
poured into the ear OF the phonograph
and they all came back with fidelity that
astonishing as 1t was, always brought fortl
peal of laughter. The sheet upor
which these sounds are registered is {
piece Of tinfoil, and after they had pro
duced these wonderful results they wer,
handed round. to the audience and wer,
found to be impressed with the grooves
Of the cylinder round which they hat
been placed, and also with number o
ine perforations that were almost imper
ceptible that the needle Of the diaphragm
had registered as the vibration Of tht
voice had acted upon it, The register
can be stereotyped or electrotyped, &c
that the sounds Of the voice can be repro
duced as frequently IS may be wished.
Mr.. Edison proposes to apply bis dis
covery to practical purposes, some o
which he has designated already 1t is
claimed that at the coming Christmas
there will be thousand and one novel
ties in toys; dolls are to speak in any Ian
guage that may be desired; the animals
in Noah's ark to give forth their natura
tones of voice, and there are almos
every kind of self-acting musical instru
ment. in every size and shape, The grea
use Of the instrument is expected to bt
found in commercial life. 1t can be useG
in connection with the telephone, and
messages may be recorded by the person
sending and also by the one receiving
thus preserving fidelity in business
Transactions that hitherto has been unat
| fainahle nv any teleorar,hic r)ropresa.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16
SCHOOLS.
WOODSFIELO
NORMAL SCHOOL,

THR Spring term of the Woodsfield
Normal School will commence Mon.
day, May l3, 1878. and continue eight
weeks. --'-7@s- rsss
A competent corps of experienced teach.
ers will be employed TO meet the demands
Of the school, and tine commodious building
together with the attractive sociability of the
village give rare opportunities to those. who
attend.
Glasses In allthe. branches Of Science will
be formed, thus enabling every pupil to pur-
sue any study desired.
Those preparing 70 teach can make thor
ough review Of the common branches
Bookkeeping will also be taught as sepa
rate branch. 1# gtTG8ss z
EXPENSE,
Boarding ...... ..........S3 30 per week
TUITION. : 81. as
Primary Branches es...............8 90 sc
Common ...''' a O(
Higher ........,...... 5 OF
Tuition in advance. ga sa,lss
For further information address
W. M. HOWES, \, M. Principal,
mch5, '78m2, WoodsfieId. Ohio
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

EW One mans meat Is another mans
poison. The fellows who stole the Pres
Mency from TILprH got fat Offices, and
the fellow who stole his overcoat tht
other day got arrested.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16
THE LATEST.

LONDON, April 12-The tone of the
comments on the political crisis is much
more hopeful. The conviction is that
Russia is preparing to accept Germany's
help to get out Of the present dead lock
by such concessions as will secure the
meeting ofthe Congress. 59T
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16
VEGETINE
FOR
Nervous. Headache 4 Rheumatism

CINCINNATI, O.. April 8, 1877.
h. r. STEVENS,
DEAR SIR: have used your Vegetine for
Nervous Headache, and also for Rheumatism
and have found entire relief for both, and
take great pleasure in recommending it to
all who may be likewise afflicted,
5Hse i FRED A GOOD,
0I lo8 Mill ST., Gin.
VEesrINE has restored thousands to health
who have been long and painful sufferers.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

wJuss at the last momentsomebody
win probably tind way OF fixing up
European troubles to everybody's salts.
faction.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

wT The latest programme seems to
be not 10 read HAiEs out.of the party
until aser the Congressional elections
this Fall.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

HThe best thing for the Legislature
to do with the bill redistricting the State
Is 10 salt It down, and keep it over for
two or three years
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

EESome progress has been made
The papers which discussed "war proba-
bilisiesr are now discussing @peace prob.
abilities (" h
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

RgThe war Of words win probably
continue some time before the war OF
soldiers commences. England's largest
armies are still on paper only.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

GEBro.. JONES OF the Athens Jour
raj after cufing some OF his neighbor
editors into more seemly behavior has
resumed his wonted amiability.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

fFEngland and Russia act like two
hig bullies, each Of whom knows the
other is afraid to fight.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

%The bill to repeal the Bankrupt
Act is still under debate. 1t is very i'm
portant to have bill we'll debated.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

kE SHERMAN is determined to attempt
resumption on the drst OF January. He
has contracted to sell $50, ,000, 600 in Al
per cent bonds to. obtain gold for this
purpose. The locking up will. of course.
go on with increased vigor as the dollars
locked up will not have to be redeemed.
SHERMAN acts upon the theory that
what this country needs to make It en-
tirely happy is hard times.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16
woodsfield. April I6. ISIS.

"a union of hearts, union Of hands,
A union of States none may sewers
A union OF lakes. union of lands,
And the FLAG or OUR UHIos FoRevER.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

gThe friends Of Hon, HrsRr BoHL
seem unwilling to allow him to retire
from The congressional contest.
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VEGETINE
DRUGGISTS TESTIMONY.

MR. q. R. STEPHENS. 80.
DEAR sIR: We have been selling your reme-
dy, the Vegetine, for about three years, and
take pleasure in recommending it to our GUS
toners, and in no instance whore a blood
purifier would reach the case, has it ever
failed to effect cure. to our knowledge. 1t
certainly is the ne plus ultra Of renovators.
Respectfully,
EN-. SHEPHERD & Co., Druggists,
e s w Mt. Vernon, Ill.
Is acknowledged by all classes of people
to be the best and most reliable blood puri-
fer in the world.
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NOTICE.

THB undersigned has been duly appointed
and quali6ed as Administrator Of SAM
uel Cliff, deceased. who died May 81, 1871. In
Homer Township. Morgan County, 0hie.-y
Said Administrator hereby notifies sll shoss
who claim any interest in the estate Of said
Samuel Cliff, deceased, to immediately make
the same known 10 him.
msh2s, '7swS. A. J. PRiaA =
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MONRoE
NORMAL SCHOOL,
STAFFORD, OHIO e
i join N dhEENBANk. HAMih.HNi rrineipels:.

THIS School will consist Of SPRING
J and FALL TERM NJ The Spring term
win commence on Tuesday, April
1878. and continue in session BLKvKs WBEKs
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STUDIES.

In addition to the usual Glasses in the
common branches, there will be classes or
yanized in Penmanship, Klocution, Algebra
Ray, Geometry and Trigonometry-Davies,
Nat. Observation-Disclosures, Physiology
and Hygfens-Brown q ], s. History-Rsd.
path, Rhetoric-Hart. Elementary Astronomy
and Meteorology - Brocklesby, Logic-schuy-
Ter, Mental Philos.--Haven. Bookkeeping
Bryant & Strat.ou's High School, Civil Gov
ernment- Townsend. Latin Hardness, Ger.
man-Compfort. 4sSA -
Also, a practical class in Grammar, for
the benefit Of teachers, in which various
authors will be examined. A Teachers Class
in Geography, taught by "ropics;" no par.
ticular author required. Special attention
will be given to Penmanship and Rlocution.
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

DISTINCTIVE FEATURES OF THE SCHOOL.
plan of instruction, strictly NORMAL. A
Literary Society, in which the Instructors
will take an active part; and special atten.
tion will be given to the practice of Parlia.
mentary Law. Frequent examinations for
the benefit Of teachers. A meeting Of the
school will be called each morning for the
discussion. Of different topics, in which all
will be expected to participates. A complete
course of PRACTICAL lectures on Teaching
and School Management. faa
The spirit of democracy. [volume] (Woodsfield, Ohio) 1844-1994, 1878-04-16

The town of Stafford is noted for it's intel.
ligencs and morality. Good boarding can be
procured at private houses, or hotels, from
81 to So so per week.
For Further particulars address
g. W. HAMILTON,
,Lecompton, Monroe Co, Ohio.
Principals. SJOHN GREENBANK.
ian2s, ,'7sms.
The Ottawa free trader. [volume] (Ottawa, Ill.) 1843-1916, 1878-07-06

remarks which showed that the subject was of
deep interest to him, nor did he fail to COM
municate that interest to many of his readers.
Hugo's speech was a eulogy such as few NOR
tails have ever won but it was only Just trib-
ute. While it is true that st the evil that men
do lives after Them" the good is too often "in-
tered with their bones"
The juveniles met, as usual, on Tuesday
evening, and had a pleasant time On the
principle of prevention better than cure"
this club is an excellent institution. Music,
speeches and dialogues by the little folks,
made the time seem short. Just here it is
proper to say that Mr.. Stephens, who is their
pianist, is doing liberal share of work IN the
club, for music is the soul of life" among
children at least Mr.. s. takes time each
week to instruct and train our young folks,
and his kindness and patience with them mer-
it passing compliment Honor to whom
honor" &c. UNA.
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that he was no common game, for he turned and
fought them desperately, but was finally cornered
in of the stalls near the gate and killed with
a club This ended the programme of races, and
the people returned to town eminently satisfied
with the afternoons amusement. For the CON-
plete success of the affair great credit is due the
managers and judges.
Haverly's famous N. o. Minstrels gave matt
nee in the afternoon at the Opera House to fair
audience and to q crowded house in the evining.
The performance was good, as it always is with
this company, the inimitabe Pete McGlone being
the favorite. There was enough variety to suit
all tastes, and enough Of newness interspersed to
take it out of the dreary rut into which so many
of the companies affecting Ethiopian minstrelsy
have fallen.
In the evening, also, was. given the ball by
Bach's Band, which was largely attended, and
which, like all of the balls given by this organi.
ization, was highly enjoyed by all present. This
ended the day, and "balmy Sleep sweetly re-
stored "tired" nature and paved the way for
"Deep Rock" and work on the 5th
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A Cure for Drunkenness.

The Scientific American contains an account
of an experimental test of Liebig's theory for
the cure ofhabitual drunkenness The expert
ment consisted of a simple change OF diet, and
factory results. The diet proposed is farina-
ceous, and in cases reported was composed OF
maccaroni, haricot, beans, dried peas and
lentils The dishes were made palatable by
being thoroughly boiled and seasoned with
butter or olive oil Breads of a highly glutin.
Gus quality were used, care being taken to pre-
vent their being soured in course of prepare
ton. In this explanation of the theory, Liebig
remarks that the Discrimination for alcoholic
stimulants, after partaking Of such food, is due
to the carbonaceous starch contained therein,
which renders unnecessary and distasteful the
carbon of liquors Ifthis plan proves success
full it will be the medium of efiecting more
thorough reform than years of legislative en-
actment or spasms of social work can possibly
accomplish
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From Mendoza.
UNA.
honor, =" &c

MENDOZA, July B. 1878.
At this writing there is no solution OF our
municipal middle Suits are pending which,
it is supposed, will settle it in legal sense,
and perhaps before this reaches you we shall
be out of the wilderness All good citizens
concur in the wish that it may soon be ended,
for no good purpose is subserved by quarrel
which has nothing at the bottom but personal
likes and dislkes.
Frank p Snyder, who has for the past
two years been studying with L. b. Croker,
has just been admitted to the bar, and pro-
poses to hang out his single in Mendoza
Forepaughs circus has just left us, and the
universal verdict seems to be that the show is
a humbug, and composed of the worst gang
of thieves that ever followed any show. The
pocket-picking swindles were lnnumerable, all
carried on under the eye of the manager him.
self, who, though often appealed to, refused to
afford any relief
The German Lutheran College has just
closed for a vacation until Sept. 1st 1t may
not be generally known but is nevertheless
true that we have one of the best conducted
and most successful German colleges in the
west There is no attempt at display or osten-
tation, but its faculty and conduct would do
honor to any university.
Our district schools are also enjoying their
vacation and Messrs Jenkins and McGregor
are enjoying the sweet rest only to be appre-
ciated after hard labor.
1t is astonishing how large the National"
Party appears on paper and what enormous
influence Mendoza seems to cut IN their con-
ventions. The fact Is, it has no strength and
it is hard work for them to get together here
disappointed politicians enough to make up a
delegation and those few are men who think
they have not been appreciated by their party.
| do not suppose they will poll 30 votes in the
township
Crops are beginning to assume better as
pect. The recent dry and hot spell has done
wonders for corn. Small grain and grass have
had fine prospect all the time and promise
bountiiully.
Petitions and counter petitions are being
circulated for and against the retention OF j..
r. McGregor, principal of the east side school.
Those for his retention another year form much
the largest and most respectable class and he
will undoubtedly retain his position.
Yours, etc, p. Nut.
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Ophir and Vicinity.

June 9th, 1873.
The pleasant showers of the past ten days
have caused the corn to hurry up and it now
presents healthy appearance, so that farmers
entertain hopes of half crop.
Mr.. VIM. Jackson had runaway the other
day, no one being hurt though the wagon was
partly demoralized.
John Wylle, jr., who has been spending the
last six months at Knox College, Galesburg,
has returned home, looking hale and hearty.
He is agent for tea and coffee condenser.
The dance at the residence of Mr.. NJ. Cur
It's, one night last week, was all the company
could have desired. Over 100 couples were
present who clipped the light fantastic" until
the small hours and then went home at day
! light. The kind hostess furnished splendid
supper which was highly appreciated by all
present We extend thanks for those tha
went from tins part of Ophr.
| We are ever so glad to announce that Mr.
James Dottry, who has been dangerously il
for the past three months, has so far recovered
as to be able to be around again. 1t Is hopet
he will continue to improve until he has re
gained his former health.
Mrs Edgecomb still remains in critica
condition.
Miss Annie McNally has several cottor
plants in healthy growth.
Mr.. John Wenner has purchased himself
nobby top buggy.
Oscar Chapln has lost three very good colt
this spring and summer
The Waltham Band boys ere doing well
They have engaged the services Of Mr. Deutscl
to teach them PEDROHERCULEs
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Arsenic in Wallpaper.

Formerly, suspicion fell on green wallpaper
only, but there was certain reason for this,
because there is really not the slightest excuse
for using arsenic in even the brilliant colors OF
any other shade than green. Paper stainers,
however, have found that 1t is such an unusu-
ally profitable practice, that now they are not
contented to use arsenic in green wallpaper
only but are Introducing it into even the palcst
white drawing-room papers, and especially In
to those that have an enameled ground. Some
recent analyses haye resulted in the startling
disclosure that many of the palecolored wall
papers contain from fifteen to twenty-five grains
of arsenic per square foot, or "A quantity IN eX-
cess of that which is contained in most OF the
brilliant green papers. BY attempting to make
the color of the patterns as dead as possible
the evil is increased for the arsenical coloring
matter is put on in such loose and powdery
form that the friction Of Il coat or dress against
the paper is sufficient to bring of quantities OF
arsenic which can be detected by Il chemical
test.