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An Initiated Tramp.

We have before maintained that tn
tramps securing about the country ar
u regulsrly organized fraternity, hasln;
a general understanding with one an
other, aud having ritual OF question
aud answers. Their uniform appear
ancc, their periodical visits to the sam
localities, their regular call at the sam
houses. where they have before procur
ed food, all point to this, heriti Walls
of this city, has found curious emhiem
about them, has studied their charaete
and listened to their conversation, un
I'll he can tell regular initiated tram
from an mpostor The following anus
ing and instrueting dialogue took place
between the Sheriff and one of squad
OF tramps recently committed tojall:
From whence came You
.From a town in New York called
Jerusalem
"What's your business here ~
ITO learn to subdue my appetite and
to sponge my living from an indnlseh'
pubic"
Then you are a rcgulur tramp, |
presume ~
II am so taken and accepted wherever
go"
Elbow am | to recognize you rs a
tramp
"By the largeness of my feet and gen
eral carnivorous appearance.
"How do you know yourself to be a
tramp"
I" In seeking food by being often de
MED, but ready to try again.
How arc you received 2
ION the end of o night policeman S
billy, presented to my hea h
How did the policeman dispose OF
your
..He took me several times about the
town to the south, east and west, where
he found City Marshall, Police Judge
and the jailor, where great many ques-
tons were asked
"What advice did the Judge give
your
lie advised me to walk in upright,
regular steps, and to renounee tramp
ing
"Will you be off or from 2"
"With your permission I'll be off very
quick ?"
(Which way are you trayeling?'
"EaGt."
"Of what are you in pursuit z
Work--which, by my own endeav-
ors and the assistance OF others, hope |
shall never be able to find.
My friend, you are now at an institu-
ton where the wicked are always troub-
lesome and the weary are as bad as the
rest You will now be conducted to the
middle chamber by q fight of winding
stairs, consisting CT five or more steps.
Instead OF corn, wine and oll-the wages
of the aneents--yours will be bread and
water for five days. When your compa.
ny escape from this place, divide your
selves into parties of three eeeh, take
bee line for Portland or Bangor, where
in the Winter t ey usually run free soup
houses, ana you may be pardoned on
condition Of your never returning
pointing to Edmunds. the turnkey. J
"Follow your conductor and fearno dan
ger-if you behave yourself-Exchange.
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THE MISSOURI REPUBLICAN.
In the Front Rank Of American Journals,
INDEPENDENCE, CANpoR, CONSERVATISM,
ENTERPRISE, NlGoR.
Reduction of Prices to Suit Times

The election of 1877 over, to congress will
all eyes turn to witness the course OF political
events in America. Questions of vital inter-
est are pressing for settlement, and the dis
cussion bids fair to be prolonged and absorb
ing. The subjects of Finance, Paeication,
Internal Improvements, Civil-S ervic Reform,
and Mexican Border Troubles, &c, are among
those which must largely occupy the public
mind The proper development Of the re-
sources the West and South. by means of
an improved condition ofriver and railroad
transportation facilities-the utilization otun-
employed labor in needed public works-the
encouragement of immigration to the fertile
lands OF the Great West. are matters OF ma
tional, as well AS of local concern. Scarcely
less important is the support of all measures,
by whomsoever originated, aided or Endorsed,
giving to the Southern states Il full and free
control of their own atlairs-the only policy
leading to permanent peace. The state leg
islatureS, especially to elect United States
senators, will also be invested with interest,
as upon them and the elections of 1873 will
deyolve the decision rs to whether the reins
of political power shall continue to be held
by the Republican party. the tenure of that
power now hanging by but slender thread.
Upon these and kindred subjects the Re
publican. which gives an earnest advocacy to
the principles of the constitutional DeuIocra-
cy, will always be found battling in the ranks
of the thinking, working people
of the West and South. And whilst sparing
no effort to obtain and promulgatc the most
reliable information relative to American pol
tiles, the Republican will maintain its past
reputation for the collection of all important
and interesting news trom all quarters of the
globe. Affairs in til" Eastern hemisphere,
now occupying so much attention, will not
be omitted in the Gesign of making this pa
per regular chronieler of the exciting intel
ligence of the day and whatever enterprise
and lavish expenditure can do will be en-
ployed to produce Il trst-class news and fam
lily journal
With the lessenng in the prices of materi-
ais and labor, the following reductions in the
rate of subscriptions are announced:
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Ladies in favor of second matrimo
nial mortgage wear little punches of vio-
lets on their dresses. A pretty conceit
and significant design.
What's honor ?" asked Falstaf.
That easy. Any woman who sits behind
another woman in church can tell what's
ON her in two minutes.
A few days ago ateacher in one of the
primary schools, in school in city not
far from Boston, was instructing her low
est class lin natural history. Her sub
ject was the cat and its habits, and as she
proceeded with her remarks she was
charmed with the wrapt attention of her
diminut,ve auditors. After her task was
over she proceeded to question her schol
ars in order to see how much they knew
of the subject under consideration, and
many were the wers-showing that
she had not wasted her etfort--that she
received. At last she said to the small
est of her boys. little mite with chubby
cheeks and glistening eyes: johnny,
what does your mother keep cat for ?
ITO lay Kittens" was the unexpected
reply. The questioning for that SEES
sion come to an abrupt end Boston
Post.
"Now, Johnny" says grandma, Il
want you to sit still as mouse" "MoI-
ses don't sit still, grandma.
Anegro minister who married rather
sooner after the death of his wife than
some Of the sisters thought proper and
becoming, excused himself as follows
"My dear brethren and sisters, my gli f
was greater dan / could bear. l turned
cherry way for peace and comfort, but
none came. l seached de Scriptures
from Ginisee to Recitation, and found
plenty promises to de wilder, but nary
one to de wedderer. So took it dat de
good Lord didn't waste sympathy on a
man when it was in his power to com
fort hisself; and habin fuss-rate
chance to marry in de Lord, did SO and
would do 50 again. Brsides, brcderen
consider dat poor Patsey was juss as
dead as she would ever be-
A man adver,ises for a competent per.
son to undertake the sale of a new medi
cine, and adds that at will prove high y
lucrative to the undert ker.'
A little girl said to her mamma OF
going to bed, I'm not afraid of thu
dark" "No, OF course you are not.
replied the mamma, :" for it can't hur
you" "But, mamma, was little afraie
once when l went into the pantry in tn
H. l. lo.
afraid ofl' - was afraid \ couldn'
find tbs cookies"
Ep A tax on commercial traveller
(drummers) is proposed in the State o
Ohio. The bill provides that travelling
men representing business houses in 9th
er States shall pay license of $50.
Mamma asked precious youngste
Mt tea table the other evening, after
long and yearnng gaze toward plate c
doughnuts, do you think could stan
another Of those fried holes p
Doctor am pleased to say, Mr.,
Fitzbrown, that | shall be able to vacc
aate your baby from very healthft
child of yonr neighbor Mrs Jones'
Mrs Fhzbrown-" Oh, dear, doctor {
could not permit that! We do not car
to be mixed up with the Joneses in an
way
An irishman being asked in court 70
pis certificate of marriage, showed hi,
scar on bis head about the shape of
shovel, which was satisfactory.
God helps them that help them
selves"
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CEDARN WILLIE,

Ten miles north of Van Buren,, on the
stage road to Fayetteville, is place of
considerable business, there being a
steam FIGURING Mill and woolearding
machine in the vicinity.
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BELMONT in the eastern part of thu
county, and MOUNTAINEERING in thl
north western part, have post ofilees
stores and mills.
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Subscription,.."..

accommodation of travel over the
River bridge The great exposure
accidents and great length OF the br
however, caused the chief enginec
decide that three sidewalks were ne
sary Two were accordingly adol
and by widcnipg the whole bridge
feet, two more wagon tracks were az
80 that the bridge will have two do
tracks, each eighteen feet and seven i
es in width for vehicles, two rail-
tracks, each thirteen feet wide, and
trial promenade for pedestrians, also|
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DIVERS STATION

On the Fayetteville road, is is mile
north of Van Buren,, aud has Il steam
mill and cotton gin, and is a good bust
ness point.
The Van Buren press., 1878-03-12

a young lady in Winneoome. Wiscoh-
s.n, refused an offer of marriage recently,
on the ground that her father was not
able to support large family.
1.-The bright lexicon of youth" in
which there is no such word as fsil. ="
does not seem to be very popular die
tionary in the mercantile community just
now.
Truth lies at the bottom Of a well. -
We have often verified this by looking
down into well n seeing Truths hon
est counteuance in the smooth waters
Norchosler Press.
A woman never so fully realizes her
ae 'end'ate upon man as when she under
takes to shar el a cal pencil.
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ARkLOE,

In the western part of the county, is the
location Of steam FIGURING Mil and
Cotton Gin and two stores.
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CRAWFORD COUNTY

Asks the attention of all who are seekip !.
homes, to the attractions offered in the
way of fertile lands, to her facilities for
manufacturing, t. her climate unsnrpass-
ca IN heaithtGmess, and to the cheapuess
OF all the accessories of life.
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frE7 is not easily earned in these tllnts
AIJI but it can be made in three mohtntf
I'll any one of either sex, in any part "
the country who is willing to work steaul.,
at the employment that we furnish. 500 pc
week in your town. You need not be ava,
from home over night. lou can give you.
whole time to the work or only your SPAR
moments. We have agents who are mahlna
over $50 per day, All who engage at enS enc
can make money fast. At the present III III
money cannot lac made so easily and raplu,,5 "a
by any other business. 1t costs notiilhg "
try the business. Terms and So outht rec.
aine N lyjuly
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sixteen pounds. Our little river
steamer built by Smith & Webster.
has been launched and looks as trim
as duck. 1t has an upper deck for
shelter from sun and rain, will carry
dozen or more passengers comfort
ably and will be a great convenience
to the people of this river. Yours.
Z. N. WALDR0N.
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SCIE NCE.
NO. Nv.
BY PROFESSOR. H. FOWLER.

Editor -FToria0 AgicuItMrsst ''
THE GESERATIvE ACT PROPER.
Wherever and whenever in the vege-
table or animal Kingdoms, this act
occurs it is always essentially one and
thelsame thing. Among those lower
beings Of both Kingdoms, where an en-
tire plant or animal consists ofasingle
bag of fluid or two individuals ap-
proach each other and unite their
two entire substances in the produc-
tion of fone new individual, which in
diyidual cell may then go on dividing
and subdividing itself in the forma-
ton of a whole generation consisting
ola vast number of separate or loose
sss..s.ls.
5;snnct individual, 9ike INC Parent
product ofthe single generatipve p act. act,
Among. ing, those higher animals mi ls a. and
MA nlapts when each part Of a complicated
structure is built up. by the repeated rep ate !
and. successive production OF Il new e I
.cells-eaeh si.s cell becoming becoming one one elcI
mental. part Of the whole structure
There are usually certain certtaaiIn parts or oiFs Or,
ganaI as, the pistil1 or stamen o.
ao,yor;n,, nlant in each Of which,
as. a single cell become differential from tyn
tn the surrounding cells and assumes ss as
it were wei inividual characteristics
Their cells may be considered d1a'et ~ as
distinct individuals, each having
- character peculiar to itself, when the
.oenerative act takes place, two o.
these cells, one from the pistil Oh
oyary, "a the other from the stamen o.
ar aanrther, of the some Of Of. anofth'el 1ftn'
plant, liant approach and unite their be =
ings in that Of q third rdSH CELL the N, otl
spring of the two parent cells at hrs
a simple spherical sack; now com
r1ences and continues to grow ant
bu;la np a complicated structure b,
dividing and ssub-dividing itself i
the reproduction of other cells eac
new cell becoming a part OF tn
growing structure, instead Of remalr email
mo. as in the case of the lower plant
shove referred TO, seperate indivlt
y, nal, . It should be noted that this ne
cell. the immediate product OF tE
a.,,uion of the two parent cells, in ge1
lafation builds up in the seeds Of fio'
airii, ierriing :, plants only that small porto
that constitutes the germ and is
Siminutive plant, the other parts
the seed by far the larger porto
"a and ali that par, rt,iift Of the he fruit rgt'
"a the pulp lof tn, he,yo orange goi WHICH II l99a5,
',aTr ,taeTrnral parent andis in no way ayilhse atteet
bS1d ibbS ,tBs BRtsllp y qtaFpal BsTsqt sssd
I.'fruis Z, .opveaihei part qofIthe' orange
oaassmueht EoiptoauOtsQh tl~lbud. as =.
uIfbd Isaf, saaiaoa the lSSsp sens IS
aid 1915 isss aIstSsjjyyi tSsjjyyi6a iffS
aatac The reTpS r SpTsyas4sg plaHt ape qpnats qat
SvTsoS ~ y -.i...oS,cnt 4degelonHe
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Contents Of this Number.

Page 24l-!Science; Truthful Statements
for Immigrants; -,ta.. ,..... ..
Page e242s-ThanatOpsis; The Terrible Voy-
age Of the Toad; He Killed it in Sell
Defence; J; Recipes. : 3.rc t9g
Page 243 State Fair; Advertisements. /
Page 2444- State Falr1 Our Shrimp Fisher
les; Oranges from the West Indies The
Yolusia Bar; A Fine Pine-Apple; F1Ori-
diana.
Page ,245-Locals Advertisements.
Page 946-Some of the Secrets of Success
Plum; The Sap of the Maguey; Fertil-
izers Misused; Peanut Cultivation; Ants
on Orange Trees; Legal Notices.
Page 247-Advertisements.
Page Ms Telegraphic Advertisements.
The Florida agriculturist. [volume] (DeLand, Fla.) 1878-1911, 1878-12-11
The Vegetable Wax Tree.
RHUs SUCCEDANEA.


A specie of this wax tree grows
wild in Florida, but we do not know
if it is the following, which is thus
described by the Rev. Henry Loomis
of San Francisco, Cal. who has the
plants for sale.
The most importans article for
Illuminating purposes in Japan, is the
candle made from the fruit. Of the
Rhus Succeddne0 q tree about the
size and appearance of the common
Sumac of this, country. It is grown
more or less extensively almoit ever
ywhere in Japan, and especiallyin the
western provences. aerj ap.4 1lt -
The, tree has quick growth, and
attains the diameter of a foot and
half, and height Of 25 feet They
should be planted about seven feet
apart, and shaded on the sunny side
for the first season. The ground
should be we'll stirred and free from
weeds. They begin to yield berries
4l-,4l~:s. --ss.-..ialAss
pea, of d white color, hanging in clus-
ters and contain the wax between
| the kernel and the outer skin, The
full crown tree averages fifty pounds
ed's Of seeds. e annually, about one-half g Of
which is wax. 1t is a hardy plant,
growing on. Indifferent soil, and liy-
ing for many years. In Japan they
are planted by the roads road side, on en- en-
bankment and out Of the way places
The wax is obtained BY the berries
being crushed, steamed, and placed lace
in hemp bags and pressed IN a
wedge press. It is also obtained BY
boiling the bruised seed and7skim
ming from the top, In ordinary can
die making the 1unbleached wax is
used. When washed and bleachec
in the sun, it assumes q pure white
color. When formed into ga candles IT
gives fine clear light 4.aa aa.
The vegetable wax Of commerce Is
the imported > article from Japan
From experiments made it can be
readily grown, here. The tree is
highly ornamental, as well as yalu-
able for it's production, AS the Toll
age changes it has the peculiar bright
and. attractive. hues 50 remarkable
in the Autumn landscapes OF the
Eastern States. The wax is in great
| demand and commands a large price
(forty cents per. pound). 1t is valu'
able for candles, making the gloss
for linen, waxing thread, and other
purposes for, which the ordinary wal
is used. Since it could be grown 81
readily. it's cultivation could undoubt
edly. be. made a source OF. profit an an
especially since.theipEe sprooes
of extracting honey fromawax WI
7 tend to- lessen the supply OF the o
7 ,dinary artiele,1and, sodleaye amp
-ISoom tQn this new industry ua- u
.baeoo OIL io-noIla4. isI1 I'D ,aisi1spi
Inn ed1 ai yIis1aad. bsNidtasgsTEE;,S, y TEE;,S,t oil H
tlid tlyidduSSd g ladI Ain askine ga sgesRnttemaa tos
k tif one Of her rings Will 80 90 on JYIs.s His !
ie alalPPegsEw sd bias r' @Sa y =
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The Event Of the Season.

AAAC EYC1lU Vl. tAkC kJCakSVus
a Mr. E. NJ. Turner OF Chicago, who
recently came here to reside, pur-
chased a fine piece of property at
Spring Garden, thriving picturesque
place, within easy ride of DeLand,
over good road and thro' sylvan
woods, specially adapted to romantic
lovers. Mr.. Turner with liberal
public spirit and business tact, en-
larged and beautifed the grounds,
built neat and commodious additions
to the already large and comfortable
dwelling, and has named it, Spring
Garden House. Wednesday evening
oflast week, he gave public recep-
ton, and regular old fashion house
warming" Some three hundred in
vitations wefe given and about two
hundred present, including the ire
pressihle babies. The grounds and
houses were thrown open for the in
spcction of all, and received their
unqualified praise. The appoint
ments and convenience of the whole
house, are tastetully and acceptable
in the extreme, giving, earnest of re-
finement and home comforts, that
their boarders will most heartily ap-
preciate. A fine billiard room and
modern table, will afford amusements
The unostentatiods, Cordial greet
ing, and genuine hospitality Of Mr.
Turner and his ie.stimablc wife, made
5,ly .eyery y one feel at home. and added
much to their enjoyment OF the occas-
ion. The best of the society OF En-
terprise, Orange City, DeLand, OF
Spring Garden, and otherllplaees'
were present, giving grace and brill
fancy to the assembly that would not
nale before similar gatherings in our
LARGEST cities. Where such general
taste and elegance were shown in the
toilets and costume OF the ladies' 1t
would be impossible aswell as invid7
ious, to particularize. The votarles
-
of Terpsichore danced gaily through
the night with unfagging ardor'
cbeered to unwonted efforts, by the
spirited music from Orange City LED
by the inimitable Freeman Aoo"'
midnight all were invited to partake
Of 4 sumptuous collation., the tables
burdened with the abundance o.
overv wished for substantial and dell
acv. from venison a la mode, to cand
les for the little ones. Auroras warn
inc. ,put the company to flight, Anc
Break O. day saw every one safely a
llbame. Not a single thing occurred
"a mar the harmony and pleasure o
the evening. We have participated
in many such social and festive scenes
hut none, where happiness and lnno
cent gaiety and amusements, wer
more apparent, and more greatly 81 81
Co.,o;olv the patrons OF tn
t hotel, could not wish for a more ~
b commodating host, or a more amlaOl 1'tt
3 | hostess, ana in the surrounding llil, z r r
g fHed and ocnltdred neighbors' bett, y II
t ~ mote ucongehisl society. Nv y
d IHekttIy, wish friend Turner1a hou
k Ali 81 guests and abundant success cess.
IS 591ifan Obi a ..l.L.a. " lz-2--' = .'''
4. ldt .eonsdox9 vi 1910 90 9dsd mn IAN ~
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sibly, benefcent nature was attempt
ing through the fruit Of that tree, to
couple your name with the finest va.
riety of all the fruits she, has ever
bestowed upon maI4 ,aoua i;s,sotg
We do not yet begin to know the
possible limits of evolution of better
qualities in the orange, qualities,
such as have been the reward of that
patient industry guided BY the wise
selection of man in the cultivation of
the apple, the peach, the grape, the
strawberry, and other ;. fruits, the
countless choice varieties of which
load down and adorn the tables of
our pomological fais. Compare the
| native fruits with those luscious vari-
eties which man has bronght,out and
then compare theipameagra,, begin.
nings with 'thesnatiYe:sweet seeding
orange or even with the citron the
lemon or even tks bigarade OF, wild
orange, and see what encourage ment
we have fora starting point. j say for
starting point, for it is less than a
hundred years since in Europe man
began to believe that good sweet or
anges could 81 obtained on the un-
budded Seeding while searcea de-
cade has elapsed since the ecommenee-
ment of the ora Of orange culture in
Florida and We are just beginning to
reap. the first fruits of the millions, of
smfss unSadasa sssaFSg SHsss EsE BipsssRtAs
is their fruit. What a prospect is
here before us; shallb'we reject q 1t,
trample on the word ofDpromise' pay
no regard to the history of human
lexperience in the cultivation of other
fruits and distfusting natures spurn
|her richest gifts /? There is some
thing SO glorious about the orange
Etree that whereverit islspoken OF on
alluded to in history there has ap-
hhneared a sort of divine sublimity.
Itwas the sight Of this tree in its
glory of ripe fruit and snow white hit
blossoms, amid rich emerald leaves
that suggested to man ages ago the
most vivid and beautiful figure OF
speech ever drawn from nature, VIZ
GA word fitly spoken is like apples
Of gold in pictures Of silver"
What act or exhibition of man is
more precious, eti,ectual and abiding
than "a word ftly spoken" MAJ
has never been ablesto conceive an!
more sublime OF pOtehtset Of Deit!!
|, than that q He spake." ."G NE creates
!. anon among the Greek philOs{ Rhsrs twen 'd
! lty five hundred years agos 3 as well. wen q
! the first among the christian teacher 81
| could find no higher name for dut
! than The Word, While gold an
! silver have ever Been deemed til
/ most precious Of metals, and chose
' TO represent the wealth of man the
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own womb but compelling her to
serve as wet nurse to a foreign off
spring. . a..
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