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Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-08-08
j." THE LETTER CHS" PETITION.

Whereas I have by you been driven
From house, from home, from hope. from heaven
And placed by your most learned society
In exile, anguish and anxiety.
And used without Que just pretense
With arrogance and insoleuc e;
| here demand full restitution,
And beg you'll mend your elocutiOn.
Wood County reporter. [volume] (Grand Rapids [i.e. Wisconsin Rapids], Wis.) 1857-1923, 1878-08-08

Whereas we've rescued you, migrate,
From hGRdclif, horror. and from hate,
From hell, from horsepond, and from halter,
And conSecrated you in altar.
ind placed y0u loheTe y0u ner ShOutd be,
In honor and IN honesty.
We deem your prayer rude intrusion
And will lot mend our eiocutOn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20

will secure the same result. Good
crops have been raised when sown as
late as the 18th or goth of May. The
quantity of seed will depend on the soil.
If very fine and rich, one and hall
bushels to the acre; on ordinary soil two,
and on very poor three, or better not
sow any.
Some three or four months ago
made inquiry of the club for remedy
for the piles in a valuable breeding
SOW. Not receiving the desired infor-
nation, l tried my own device. After
washing the protruding part in cold
water, l put it back and put four
strong stitches, thus partly closing the
rectum, and keeping the protrusion
in place. This, followed by dose of
tablespoonful of sulphur each day,
has proved so far complete cure.-R.
d. Button, in Letter to EEmira Club.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
Peculiar People.

Old bachelors who never smoke.
People who will suffer from chronic indges-
ton, constipation, and torpid liver, or bill
iousness," when DR.. Pierce's Golden Medical
Discovery and Pleasant Purgative Pellets are
known to be reliable and speedy remedies for
these diseases.
Old maids who do not love cats.
People who have catarrh, annoying and dis
gushing every one around them, when Dr.
Sage's Catarrh Remedy is known to be po-
tent remedy for this disease.
Women who do not love babies.
Women who will suffer from all those pain
full diseases to which the sex is heir, when Dr.
Pierce's Fayorite Prescription is admitted by
every lady who uses it to be an efficient rene
dy for these maladies.
People who believe their progenitors were
apes.
People who will read about "Helen's Ba-
bies,n and THAT Husband of Mine,n and
"That Wife of Mine" and "That Mother-in-
law of Mine" and 'ThatSon-in-law of Nine
and yet fail to read about Themselves in f" The
Peoples Common Sense Medical Adviser"
Christians quarreling with each other on
their way to Heaven.
People who will seek health at fashionable
watering places, smothering at Saratoga or
Long Branch, or sacrificing themselves to
"Graham Diet at Water Cures and Health In
stitutes, when the magnificent Inyalids' Hotel,
at Buffalo, offers all the elegant comforts of
the finest hotels, combined with the best sani-
tary dvantages-Russian, Turkish, and plunge
baths, gymnasium, etc.--and is situated in and
near some of the finest natural scenery in the
Empire State.
The most peculiar of all are the people who
read these paragraphs and fail to profit by
them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
Peas as Food for Sheen.

| have made them one of my princi-
pal crops for several years, and find
these advantages: Peas are as sure a
crop as any other, and one which leaves
the ground in the best order for wheat.
The yield will vary with the soil, forty
bushels being large yield. In prepar-
ing the land | aim to fall pillow and fit
with cultivator in the spring; although
the best corn | ever raised was on corn
stubble, spring plowed. Peas are bet
ter if drilled but can be sown broad
cast on the furrow if rolled afterward.
Peas like fine, dry loan or sandy soil
best, but will thrive well on a clayey
soil, if well fitted. | never have
threshed peas with machine, as it
splits them badly, and sheep will not
relish the straw as well as if threshed
with the fail. If the vines are very
luxuriant, sheep will not eat them very
closely; but if cut before all the top
pods have grown white, sheep will not
only eat, but relish the straw exceed
ingly well. If the straw is fed at
night sheep will eat more than if fed
in the morning or at noon. We have
peen troubled WIN Bugs winch sung
the peas while yet soft, leaving the
small eggs, which are Matched, the
worm feeding upon the pea, leaving
but a thin shell by the following spring.
This is obviated by the early sowing
so as to have the majority of the pods
so hard by the time the fly arrives at
maturity that it is impossible to pierce
them. If the season be backward. and
this cannot be done, very late sowing
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
Execution by the GuillOtine.

A FRIEND once described to us an
execution which he witnessed in Paris,
outside the walls of the city prison, and
in the public street. 1t took place in
the gray of dawn, and at the precise
hour indicated in the sentence. A
squad of soldiers filed out of the gates,
and in a twinkling put together the ma
chinery of the guillotine, some of them
sprinkling sawdust on the pavement
while it was being put up. Before this
was fairly finished the gate swung open,
and the criminal and eXecutioner and
the spiritual adviser marched out
Whatever religious exercises were essen
tial had been attended to within the
prison. The criminal, with his hands
bound behind him and a cap drawn
over his head, was led forth, his body
bent forward over the carriage, which,
as he pressed it, shot forward on noise
less wheels, and the knife fell with a
glitter of its keen, polished edge; the
head dropped into the basket awaiting
it, the body was placed in coffin, the
machinery taken down, the sawdust
swept up, and the whole scene was
over. Within ten minutes by the watch
of the witness every trace of the eXecu-
ton was over. The soldiers, the priest
the eXecutioner had disappeared, and
there was not even drop of blood upon
the pavement to indicate that tragedy
had been there enacted. Cairo Bulletin
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20

| gantic size, nearly one metre in thick
ness, not very long, and with snout
like pig, but whether it had legs or
not he could not telln Before he could
| procure assistance to attack it, the
strange creature had buried itself in a
trench of its own making. In another
| instance Minhocao seems to have I'M
dermined and drawn off large pool.
| A negro woman, who went thither for
water, found that the water was all
gone, but saw an animal in the vicinity
"as big as a house." moving rapidly
away. This was in the Brazilian prov
ince of Aarana. where some time after
ward a young man had still more re-
markable adventure. He saw a pine
tree fall suddenly and without any ap-
parent cause. fastening to the spot,
"he found the surrounding earth in
movement, and an enormous worm-like
black animal in the middle of it, about
twenty-five meters long, with horns on
its head.n
Apart from these views of the animal
itself, there is proof of the existence of
trench-like excavations in the South
Brazilian highlands, the formation of
which must be attributed to living
creatures. Nature, the English scien-
tiic journal from which we have quoted
the foregoing descriptions, accepts the
evidence as conclusive on this point.
What then, are the true characteristics
of the animal? The width of the
trenches leaves little doubt that it is
large; small beast would hardly make
a gallery underground, twelve feet wide
and over half mile long, such as was
discovered in the valley of the river
Cachorros. 1t is also tolerably certain
that the Minhocao likes to live in damp
places. Beyond this, the evidence re-
lating to the animal affords great scope
to the imagination.
The idea thrown out by Nature that
this so-called subterranean serpent may
be last descendant of the Glyptodonts
has led to a search of the leading au-
thorities as to that remarkable genus of
mammals. The Glyptodon, said Prof.
Huxley, is essentially large armadillo,
though it departs in some respects not
only from all armadillos, but from all
other mammalia, and even stands alone
among the vetebrata. Seven species of
Glyptodonts are mentioned by Andrew
Murray in his large quarto work on
the geographical distribution of ami
mails; of these, four occur in Buenos
Ayres, and three in the Brazilian bone
caves. Until now, the entire genus has
been regarded as extinct, and the re-
mains from which these species are de-
scribed occur as fossils in the post
tertiary formations of South America.
A picture of Glyptodon (G. claUipes)
may be found at page 6l2 of Nicholson's
Manual of Zoology" They differ
from living armadlllos,' says the author
of thatwork, in havingn bands in their
armor, so that they must have been I'M
able to roll themselves up. 1t is rare
at the present day to meet with any ar
madillo over two or three feet in length
but the length of the Glyptodon clavipes
from the tip of the snout to the end of
the tail was more than nine feet
Taking all these facts together, do
they not indicate the present existence
of a wonderful land varmint'' in the
shape of a gigantic armadillo?-N Y.
SIM
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
A Living GlyptOdOn.

A recent bit of news from South
America has attracted unwonted atten-
ton on the part of biologists to the
highlands of Southern Brazil. THERE'S
reason to believe that a gigantic ami
NAL of subterranean habits, as yet I'M
known to naturalists, exists in the re-
gion where the great rivers Paraguay
and Parana take their rise. 1t is vaM-
ously described, but all accounts repre-
sent it as very large, trench-digging
creature, not less than three feet in
thickness. The inhabitants call it the
Minhocao, and believe it to be an enor-
nous scale-covered earth worm some
fifty yards long, which plows up the
ground after the fashion of a giant mole,
overturning full-grown trees in its path.
Stories of such an animal would be
worthy of little attention if they came
from single unknown traveller. AS it
is, however, they are communicated to
the scientific world by an accomplished
German naturalist, Fritz Muller, long
resident in Brazil, who has carefully
collected and weighed the evidence as
to the asserted existence of this under
ground monster. Native testimony GER
tainly makes out pretty strong prob
ability that some such creature exists.
Herr Muller has never seen the animal
himself; but from his summary of the
native accounts furnished to the loo
logical Garden, German journal of
natural history, it appears to have been
seen on at least three occasions. 1t is
found only near rivers. To one ob-
server who saw it lying on the bank of
stream, it seemed San animal of gi-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
Our WOmen's Physical Education.

What is true of one generation is very
likely to be thought true of the next.
We are as slow to recognize the decline
of an old habit as the growth of new
one. We have heard so much of our
women's indisposition to exercise that
we have accepted it as fact of to-day,
which assuredly it is not. They no
longer stay indoors from morning to
night-it is questionable if they have
ever done so-when the weather is
pleasant; they no longer refuse to
breathe the open air; they no longer de-
cline to walk even short distance;
they no longer insist on driving when
they 60 out at all. Nevertheless, these
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
DR.. Foote's Health Monthlv saws

DR.. Foote's Health Monthly says
people get sick by eating too much and
too fast; swallowing imperfectly -masti-
Gated food; by taking too much fluid
at meals; drinking poisonous whisky
and other intoxicating drinks, keeping
late hours at night and sleeping late in
the morning; wearing clothing too
tight, so as to retard the circulation;
wearing thin shoes; neglecting to take
sufficient exercise to keep the hands
and feet warm; neglecting to wash the
body sufficiently to beep the pores open;
exchanging the warm clothes worn in a
warm room, during the day, for cos
tunes and exposure incident to evening
parties; starving the stomach to CRAFTY
a vain and foolish passion for dress;
keeping up constant excitement; fret
ting the mind with borrowed troubles;
swallowing quack nostrums for every
imaginary ill; taking meals at irregu-
lar intervals.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
Mothers. Mothers. Mothers.

Don't fail to procure Mrs. WNsLow's SoorH-
ING SYRUP for all diseases of teething in chill
dren. 1t relieves the child from pain, cures wind
collie, regulates the bowels, and by giving relief
and health to the child gives rest to the mother
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
A Newspaper RumOr.

Col. Tom SCOTT deserves congratu-
lation. He is shrewd business man,
and his success in disposing of the
World newspaper after it had become
a burden shows that he possesses
uncommon tact and sagacity. Messrs.
George w. Childs and A. j. Drexel
have purchased his interest in the
concern, and it is understood that
the paper will be run in the interests OF
Gen. Grant, whose nomination in 1880
is the dream of the great obituary poet
and the politicians whose hearts, like
mutfled drums, are beating funeral
marches to the grave.-N. Y. ErpreSs
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
Doolcy,s Yeast Powder.

Standard goods; full weight; full strength.
The cheapest in the market, since what you
buy for an equal amount will raise more flour
in Il more satisfactory manner than any other
baking powder. Try it and see.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
Graefenberg nlarshaIps Catbolicon

Never fails to relieve and permanently cure
all those diseases commonly known as female
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20

AS sPIRITuous liquors will injure men, so
opium or morphia will harmfully affect the
baby. DR.. Bulbs Baby Syrup is Tie remedy for
the baby. 1t is free from opium. Price, Is
cents.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20

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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20

For trellis, no plant is prettier than
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1878-04-20
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The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-09

Of Kean's early skill as a fencer one
anecdote must be recorded, as marking not
only his qulckness of eye and dexterity of
hund, but also his cnlmness, intrepidity and
self-command. He was one nay, wlIrn
quite STRIPPING, opposed in the academy
to man who was celebrated for tile
rnpidity of his passes and the certainty of
his hits. Kean, however, baffled all lis
attempts to evade or beat down his guard,
but, on the contrary, had the mastery in
several passes, which SO enraged his OPP
ponent that, in sudden paroxysm of
rnth he struck his foil on the ground, SO
as to break off the buttons, deternin d,
by Sudden and desperate assault, to in
fct vengeance on his conqueror. Kean
perceiv, d the movement and at once saw
his danger, but with perfect composure he
awaited the attack, and, diaarnling his
assaiIant, he caught the foil as it sprang
from his hand Then presenting it to his
treacherous antagonist, undated, us it
was he bnde him keep his own secret, aud
turning upon his heel left the acalemy.
Years alterward when the death of his OPP
ponent, whose name he even til IL con-
cealed, removed all hcrule us to the dis.
closure of the fact itself.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-09
,IRRhI kKAA6hlNtASs

Francis Barring, Lutheran minister,
came to England about u century ago, AID
his grandsons established themselves In
business in London. The younger brother,
Francis, had the chief management of the
coucerp. and so successful was he that
Lord Shelburne, who called him the
"prince of merchants" recommended him
for n buronetcy. sir Francis left the busi.
ness to his sons, and it ultimately centred
in the second son, Alexander, whose tinan-
cial influence over the Continental cabinets
WAX 30 potent that the Due de Rlchelieu
called linn one of the great powers of
Europe" while at home he received the
familiar title of "Alexander the Great"
While still ut the head of his house of busl-
ness he was created Lord AshDurton, and
became famous as the British representa-
tive at Wnshn3 3ton i'll 1912, when the treaty
was negotiated which bears his name.
Nor was this tie only title that the family
gained, for the third bnronet WAS created
Baron Northbrook in 1866, aud his son
the late vceroy of India, has recently
been raised to the dignity of an earldom.
So that the titles of Ashburton and North
brook have both been derived directly from
the mercantile success OF the great house
of Barlngs.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-09
TOWNSEND THE R0V-STnEEsr
RUNNER.

George III. found great amusement In
the society and the stories of Townsend.
On Sunday evenings, we are told, the King
was to be seen promenading on Windsor
Terrace in familiar conversation with the
constable, the good -humored countenance
of royalty being the while crilnsoned and
convused with laughter. For many years
the short, thick set figure of Townsend was
to be seen in the neighborhood of Pail Mali
and St. james Palace, now arm-in'arm
with the Duke of York, now chatting fn-
miliarly with Lord Sidmouth. George
III. called him "Townsend;" George ~.
called him "John"-plain "John;" to the
Princesses and ladies' of the court, to whom
he often rendered valuable services, he was
always ''Mr. Townsend" During an in
stallation of the Knights of the Garter, 1t
was observed that the Duchess of North
umberland was glad to accept the arm and
the protection of the Bow-street runner, on
her way through the mob of mobiles and
others, to her place in st. Georges Chapel
He was constant attendant at the nm
cient concerts whenever they were patron-
izei ly the royal family. The late Henry
Phillips las recorded his conversation with
the constable as he sat behind the orches-
ira, swinging his short, thick legs to and
fro. Asked if he wa fond of music,
Townsend replied: "No, it ain't much in
my way; but my missus is. l can't get
her away from them organs in the streets
sometimes, she's SO awful musical" I"
Don't you miss his Majesty George III.
very much?" believe you, do" lie re-.
pliel lifting his hat from his head-a habit
with him always when ary of the royal
family were mentioned; "if it wasn't for
my vocation, I'd devote the rest Of my life
to his memory. Why, bless you, he con-
tinued CHS gracious Majesty"-up went
the hat again-''and myself Were like
brothers. LESS you, he would go no.
where without me. l keeps my place be-
cause the young chaps at Bow-street has
got to learn their business, and the old
'uns has got to teach 'em; and the business
OF the State couldl'tgo on without the help
of them that knows the tricks Of the town. y
All tue Year RoUnd.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-09
HOW 1T HAPPEN ED.

1t is the easiest thing in the world to
explain, and Democrats should take the
lesson seriously to heart. A political
tidal wave never comes without cause,
and the cause this time is the position OF
the party on the financial question.
When Senator Thurman surrendered 1t
was taken for granted on, all sides that
victory of the Democratic
ticket this time would be
victory for that wing of the party
that has been vehemently crying for
"more money now" The Republicans
saw their opportunity and made the most
of it by urging the financial question as
the leading issue in the campaign. This
is all there is of it, and in the sweep that
followed good men and bad went down
alike. 1t will perhaps take the official
count to settle the election of several can
didates on the county ticket.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-09

EX-PREMIER Gladstone has incurred
the sharpest criticism from the Tory
press of England by the publication OF an
article recently in the North American
Review. 1t was entitled "Kin Beyond
sea" In it, among other things, he pre-
licted that America would be the sue
cessful rival of England in competition
for the commerce of the world within a
very short period. He is denounced as
inconsiderate and unpatriotic in thus
forecasting the future of the two coun-
tries. The Pail Mall Gazette, with other
London papers, is particularly irate at
Mr.. Gladstone for having selected an
American periodical as medium for his
predictions. The facts developed by the
oast few years furnish a solid basis for
the prophecy. But for our absurd nayi-
cation laws which secure the carrying
,rade to foreign bottoms, America would
IN a few years lead the world in the COM
nerce Of the high seas. As it is we can
only furnish the products and see Other
nations reap the profit of transportation
Under the pleas of protection to shiI
building Congress has persistently
,trangIed American commerce almost ou
If existence.
The Cincinnati daily star. [volume] ([Cincinnati, Ohio]) 1875-1880, 1878-10-09
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