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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04
SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY.

MEzzo-TINTo engraving was invented
by the celebrated soldier and Admiral,
Prince Rupert, in 1850.
SCIENTISTS have discovered about
$4,000 different species of plants, OF
which number nearly 1000 are different
forms of grass.
A NEW electrical street-lamp lighter
has been exhibited in Boston with
marked success. In three circuits about
three miles of wire are laid. In an in
slant every lamp connecting with the
wire is lighted.
A PECULIAR disease of the coffee
plant, caused by the very rapid devel-
opment of fungus upon the leaves, has
caused such serious losses to the Island
of Java during the last ten years that a
reward of $1,000 has been offered for
a cheap and effectual remedy.
HERR PREFER, an investigator, has
proven that the drowsiness of fatigue is
caused by the introduction into the
blood of Tactic acid, which is produced
by the disintegration of bodily nerve and
muscle. Many of the sensations we
daily experience seem to be the direct
result OF similar chemical change.
THE pachymeter, lately patented in
Vienna, which measures the thickness
of paper to the 1,000th part of an inch,
is outdone by the micrometer caliper,
now coming into use in this country,
which determines the thickness of paper
or anything else to the 10,000th part OF
an inch.
FRANCISCO RIzZoLI, professor of
surgery at the University of Bologna,
who died recently, has bequeathed his
vast wealth, estimated at nearly 6,000,-
600 francs, to the municipality of Bo-
logna, with the stipulation that it should
be devoted to the completion and main
tenance of the model orthopedic hospi-
tai on his estate at San Michele, in
Bosco, an institution on which he had
during his lifetime expended a sum OF
100000 francs.
A PAPER by M. Trecul on remarka-
BILE case of vertically Ascending light
ming was lately read before the French
Academy of Sciences. The phenome-
non occurred during a storm on August
10. The sparks appeared to come from
some lightning conductors in the place,
some rising singly and disappearing at
small height, after spreading into a
magnificent, nearly circular flash, the
light of which diminished from center
to circumference. In one case two lu-
minous columns rose simultaneously,
pursued parallel course for some dis
lance, and then bent at right angles and
struck each other.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04

be kept pertly wide open or languidly
half-closed; the cheeks can be rounded
by using ''plumpers - the eyebrows can
be arched or Strengthened; the color can
be controlled to high degree. Thus it
is apparent that woman can, if clever,
have to some extent the kind of face she
wants. The nose is about the only in
tractable feature. 1t sticks right out in
unalterable independence, defying all
efforts to shorten or straighten it. Let
me interpolate the fact that not one
woman in ten ever laughs or smiles nat
urally. Knowing full well our defects
of teeth or expression, we try to hide or
reform them. l know girl who will
never 60 to the minstrels or any other
funny show, because she isn't pretty
when she laughs. If inadvertently
caught by something comic, she buries
the laugh in a handkerchief; but when
ever possible she does all her laughing
internally. This wrenches her terribly,
and sooner or later some of her vitals
will get broken all to pieces; but she
prefers death to display of her scrag-
gy teeth.-CSncinnGti Enquirer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04
Fashion In WOmen's Mouths.

WIDE mouths have come into fashion
for women. This is change from the
prevailing style of the past year or two.
The proper mouth of the present season
is worn in constant but mild smile, the
corners being drawn back horizontally,
with the lips left closed. The express
sion is one of amiable, quiet satisfaction
with all the world-as though the mind
is free from sorrow and the feet free
from corns. Care should be taken not
to broaden this into an active grin, ex-
cept on mirthful occasions; nor should
the lips be compressed. All should be
in repose. The lips may be Redeemed,
if the natural color be too light. A
practice of painting the exposed mem
brane of the upper lip broad and bright
just as the center has crept in, but it is
bad, for it gives an artificial and sensu.
Gus look. The fashion tble belle has cut
the puckeriog-strings of her mouth, and
no longer murmurs, ''Prunes, prunes,
prunes." She can kiss two men stimuli.
taneously, and give good satisfaction,
where before only one could find room
at time. The reader who suppose'
the above is fanciful, and not plain
straightforward fashion news, is very
much mistaken. Women can charge
the style of their faces, if not at will, al
least considerably. The hair over the
forehead can be arranged to produce
any desired outline for the upper part o
the face; the mouth can be made t.
widely vary its expression; the eyes car
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04
Scotch and English Juries.

A SCOTTISH criminal trial is a model
of fairness and deliberation. The &C
cused is in good time served with very
precise Indictment, along with list OF
the witnesses to be used in evidence
against him. At the trial the jurors are
chosen by ballot, and each is furnished
with printed copy of the Indictment,
with paper, pen and ink to write notes
of evidence as it proceeds. The trial
begins by the Clerk of the Court read
ing the Indictment, by which means the
exact nature of the accusation is openly
and clearly defined, and there is no need
for heightened predatory harangue by
counsel for the prosecution. The in
dictment being read, the evidence is at
once proceeded with. Any one can
compare this precision with what occurs,
and is occasionally complained of, in
England. A Scottish jury may give a
verdict of guilty, not guilty, or not prov.
en-, this last alternative being adopted
when the evidence appears to be incom-
plete. There is no such alternative in
England. In English criminal proceed
ure the jury consists of twelve men, who
uuSU U6 ullduluOuS LII Gu6lr NcIulC1 vi
guilty or not guilty; when not being
able to agree, after hours of wrangling
together, they are dismissed, thereby
oceasioning a new trial. In Scotland
the thing is conducted more in accord
ance with human nature. The jury is
composed of fifteen men, who, if not
unanimous, may decide by a majority,
such as eight to seven, or possibly four
teen to one; by which means juror
with twisted notions, resolved on being
singular, as often happens, is unable to
thwart the ends of justice. The decision
by a majority is accepted without de-
muir. In the trial of civil cases, lati-
tude is also allowed. The jury consists,
as in England, of twelve men; but if
they have been in consultation for three
hours majority of nine is sufficient for
a verdict If after nine hours there is
not majority of nine, the jury may be
dismissed. These Scotch arrangements
seem to be in all respects more rational
than the practice prevalent in England
and Ireland. No one ever heard of a
miscarriage of justice, civil or criminal,
in Scotland, owing to decisions by ma
jority. The accurate and impartial
method of summoning Scotch jurors,
special and common, in itself merits
commendation.-AIbany Lar Journal.
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The Decliyity of Rivers.

A VERY slight declivity suffices to
give the running motion to water.
Three inches per mile in smooth,
straight channel gives velocity of about
three miles an hour. The Ganges,
which gathers the waters of the Him
alaya Mountains, the Hottest in the
world, is, at 100 miles from its mouth,
only 300 feet above the level of the sea,
and to fall the 800 feet in its long course
the water requires more than month.
The great river Magdalena, in South
America, running for 1000 miles be-
tween two ranges of the Andes, falls
only 500 feet in all that distance; above
the commencement of the 1000 miles it
is seen descending in rapids and cataracts
from the mountains. The gigantic Rio
de la Plata has so gentle descent to
the ocean that in Paraguay, 1900 miles
from its mouth, large ships are
seen which have sailed against
the current all the way by the
force of the wind alone-that is
to say, which, on the beautiful inclined
plane of the stream, have been gradual
ly lifted by the soft wind, and even
against the current, to an elevation
greater than our loftiest spires. Popu-
lar Science Monthly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04
A Cash Transaction.

AN oldish man who was on his way
West took lunch at the eating-stand in
the Detroit, Grand Haven & Milwaukee
Depot yesterday and in payment ten
dered 500 Confederate note.
ave don't take this sort of money
here" said the attendant, as he scanned
the bill.
"Don't, ehp Very well. Customs
differ in localities. They take it in some
places and refuse it in others. No par
ticular harm done to offer it. How's
this billp''
1t was an old wildcat bill of 1S40, and
it was handed back with the remark
that it wouldn't pass.
"Won't, ehP Well, no great harm to
offer it. Are you willing to take my
note of hand for sixty days for this
sumP"
"No, sir.n
"Won't, ehp There are places where
they will and places where they won't
This seems to be place where they
won't. No crime, though, to propose it
Do you think l would have any success
in standing you Off"
NO, SIT.
81 presume not, but the INQUIRY
seemed pertinent. Does it appear to
you as if would have to pay this bill in
cashp"
1T does"
Strikes me the same way, too
There are times when it seems impossi.
BILE to wriggle out of cash payments. ]
have a nrOnoeitiou which bouo ,o~oJ
as last resort. Are you willing to look
upon me as an object Of charity and do.
nate me this thirty cents worth Of
luncheonpn
"No, sir, 1 am not.''
"That's what l expected, but thought
it no harm to make it. see no Other
way except to pay cash. Please take
your change out OF this fifty cents.''
The right change having been handed
him, he heaved sigh of relief and sal
down to pick his teeth with splinter
from the m.-Detron Free FresS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04
PITH AND POINT.

COMETS are wearing as long trains
this season as usual. kentucky State
Journal.
THE latest invention is a brain pad,
for weak minds. 1t can only be worn
by the baldheaded.-N. 0. PicGuune.
AN exchange says: "Coal oil rub
bed on the neck and head, will cure hog
cholera we have tried it," Who can
dispute testimony like thatP-Alta- Cali
j0rnia.
AT recent wedding in Slawson the
BRIDES father gave the young couple
$500. A friend spoke to dim of the
magnitude of the gift. "You haven't
got a manageable daughter and so
don't know" answered the father, "but
think got off cheap. "-Dan6atry
Neo0S.
A BRIGHT little boy, who had been
engaged in combat with another boy,
was reproved by his aunt, who told him
he ought always to wait until the other
boy s'pitched upon him." "Wen," ex-
claimed the little hero, "but if wait for
the other boy to begin, I'm afraid there
won't be any fight. "-Neao York
Graphic.
A GALVESTON clergyman was talking
to a male parent about the latter's little
boy Johnny. Said the fond father
ssHe is the cutest little cuss you ever
saw. He can swear like a trooper,
chews tobacco, ties tin pans to dogs
tails, and-' "Does he attend
SCHOOL," "Why, parson, he is too
young for that, you know; he is not far
enough advanced. "-GalUeston NeWs.
A FEATHER HAT.
A chicken lived; chicken died;
His drumsticks and his wings were fried,
His feathers by dealer dried,
And, very shortly after, dyed.
Soul he had none admitting that,
How comes it? There upon her hat
His plumes-a mortal chicken'S-riSe
A glorious bird of paradise.
Obscure Poet.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04

make exceedingly comfortable and USE
full dresses. Dark navy blue is the lead
ing shade; and these dresses are still
made with rows of stitching around the
skirt or with tucks.
The short walking-skirt is as much
enjoyed as ever, and is even worn on
dress occasions. Christian Union.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04

A CLEVER Australian crow has been
on exhibition at the Alexandra Palace,
London. 1t cooeys," laughs, banks,
and inquiries with shrill impertinence,
"Who are youP''
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-12-04

THE fashion of powdering the hair
will be revived the coming season.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31
''SWAYRfs ClarmEnT AND Pills }.

The greatest remedies the world has eyer
Known Curing the most inveteratc cases of
SKIN diseases, such as letter, Salt KAcum
scald head, Barber's Itch, Sores, all crustv,
scaiY, Itching skin eruption, and that distress
ing complaint, Itching Piles. As Il blood puri-
her and liver regulator, Swaync's Tar and sar-
sararlila Pills are excellent. Cures Sick and
Nervous Headache, Dyspepsia, Indigestion
wards of Malarial Fevers, cleansing the system
ana bowels of all impurities, restoring to healthy
activity every organ OF the human body. Price.
- cents Il box. five boxes 81. Ointment ~
cents, three bottles 81 %. Can be sent bv r,,ii
70 any address oil receipt OF price. Address
letters, DR.. Swaync * son. No. $50 North
Sixth street, Philadelphia. sold by all leading
druggists. Wholesale by Richardson N Co.,
- ich1INf
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31
y NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. SATURDAY, JULY 81, 1880.
Stock Notes.

Mr.. j.. w. McBurncy has. brought his fine
Norman stations home to Odessa, and they are
iE fine condition after making Il good season.
They can be seen any time during the balance
Of the season at his stable in Odessa.
Capt. George f. Stone, former owner of Van
derbilt's now famous young mare, Maud s.,
says that he was not ut all surprised by the result
on Saturday, and feels sure that Maud s. could
easily have beaten st. Julien'S record if she had
not been slowed up to let Trinket save her dis
lance. He is confident that she can trot a mile
in 2:lO, and says that by her record of 2:l3h the
best ever made in a race by her on her second
public appearance, she holds the place OF the
best trotter in the world. Capt. Stone is in re-
ceipt Of numerous propositions to exhibit Maud
s.. and she is entered for Cleveland, Rochester
and Buffalo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31
ALL PERSONS WHO ASPIRE To REALTY

vi personal appearance should not neglect thai
hal'lral me- ssity. the hair. BY many it hi.
oeeh neglected until 1t has grown thin, gray OF
ehtife!y fallen OIL. The London Hair Colo,
iies'orer restores natures losses and lmplrts 1
healthy natural color, thickens thin hair, cure:
"aharuh and all Itchy ernptions on the scalp, in.
SurihS 4 iHXuriant growth of hair, in its nu;uraI
color. ASK your druggists for London Hail
isestorer. universally used by the lashionabI,
world both AT home and abroad. Price, ::
cents. Six bottles, 81. Richardson II Co.. ST.
Louis, wholesale agents. teboIyl
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THE TOMB.

Died-In Pleasant Hill, Cass county, No.,
NJ. j. Hook.
- In Sniabar township, LAFAYETTE county,
Mo-, July %. infant child of Mr.. Henry Green.
AT her residence. in Lafayette county.
Mo, July Is, 1859, Mrs. CHARLOTTE
REDIC aged 81 years.
She was born in North Carolina, where she
remained until the begin ming of the late war,
when she concluded she could do better in Viz
ginia, and being u widow with two CHI ildl en- she
movedthence and renamed about ten years, when
she came to Lafayette county, NO.. where she re-
NAMED up to the time Of her death. She leaves
a son and daughter to mourn her death. but
they mourn not as those without hope; their
loss is her eternal gain.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31

bethany, Ontarlo-Gentlemen.-I feel it my
duty 10 say a few words in regard to the great
nenehtl have received from the use of one OF the
wonders OF the world, that is DR.. Thomas
Eciectric OIL l was one Of the greatest sufferers
ior ABOUT hiteen months with u disease of nv
ear similar 10 Ulcers, causing entire deafness.
1 'riea everything that could be done through
medical skill, but without relief. AS u last re-
sort' tried the Eclectric Oil. and in ten minutes
lound relief. continued using it, and in u short
Time my ear was cured and hearing, completely
restored.
have used this wonderful healer successfully
III cases OF Inflammation Of the lungs, sore
throat, coughs and colds, cuts and bruises, &c Z:
IN Tact, II Is our family medicine. Yours truly =,
Mrs. w. j. LANG.
Sold by G. W. LOOMS. iy,.,s
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31
A CARD.

lie all who are suffering from the errors and
indiscretions of youth. nervous weakness. early
decay loss of manhood, &C., will send . 70.
c'pe mat viii cure you. FREE OF CHARGE
ms great remedy was discovered by a mis-
sionary In South America. Send n self-address-
Ell envelope to the Rev. Joseph +. Inman,
Aofh Iity. jsnlJyl
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31
THE CRADLE.

Born-ln Lexington tOwnsh Lafayette CO.,
Mo. July 24th, to the wife Of r. j. r. Eckle-
q girl.
- In Clay township, Lafay, county, Mo-,
to the wife Of MIR. George Osbor a girl.
In this city, July %. to wife of Mr..
John G.. Fischer boy.
In Waverly. Lafayette county. Mo-,
July 23, to the wife of Col. e. Z. Carpenter
twInS-girlS.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31

Warrensburg Ournal-DemOcra 1--we
have received the annual catalogue OF the
Central Female College, located at Lexing-
ton. Mo. This is a flourishIng school under
the auspices of the NJ. f.. Church, South.
From the catalogue we notice that the
school is in a tiOurIshing condition and is
well patronlzed. We also notice that the
faculty sent to Kansas City to have a very
poor job done, when they could have stepped
into the lntelllgencer office at home, and got
u much better job. We found enclosed I'm
the catalogue an elegantly written notice Of
the closing exercises of the school, from the
lnteliigencer, and hence were surprised to
lind the imprint of Il Kansas City firm ON the
little job of printing. Probably the faculty
saved a nickle or two by sending of from
home for their printing, but we are of the
opinion that the liberal hearted Intelligent
GER folks contributed ten times as much as
was thus saved to the success. Of the school,,
The structures of our contemporary hap.
pen to be. very unintentlonslly, of course.
UNJUST in this particular case. The job was
brought to US when We were so busy with
other work that we had to refuse It, as II
was needed Immediately. But the remarks
would be entirely apropos to two other in
situations OF learning here, which expec,
several times the value Of their catalogue.
each year, in free advertising. but send their
job work to Kansas City. We Intend to take
occasion to preach a little sermon on this
text one OF these days.
Wilson & Son, grocers, keep all OF the
choicest goods in their line. Give them q
call, and they will be sure to please you.
There was an enthusiastic ratification
meeting at Waverly last Saturday evening.
About one thousand people were assembled.
among them many ladies'; cannons were
hiring, fire works blazing and every one felt
happy. A little after : O'Clock Senator f.
VI. Edwards introduced Hon. John 4,
Philips, who made an eloquent and conylp.
cling speech. Everybody is for Hancock
and Crittenden down were.
We ask the readers Of the IntelIigencer to
read the advertisement OF Messrs. Nicholson
u Bartels, in another column. These yen-
tlemen have been in business here for MANY
years, and are known to be honest. csnable
and reliable In all BUSINESS matters. and nc
they have now moved into their new shon
are much better prepared than ever to ac.
commodate their customers. We be.ne.k
for them a liberal trade,
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NOTICE!!
TO THE PUBLIC

-:O:--
WILL keep constantly on hand Il competent
L line of GROCERIES. consisting of the very
best Rio COflees and Sugars; also. the best Gun
power. Imperial and Japan Teas; Pepper,
Allspice. Soaps, Concentrated Lye, Matches,
supply OF Syrups, Coal OIL and Pure Cider VIn-
egar; the very best brands of TObaccOs, Cigars,
Powder Shot and Caps. and. in fine, everything
generally kept i'll Il first-class grocery store,
consisting OF Plow Shoes, Men and Boys Boots,
coarse AMI fine; Ladies' Shoes, coarse and fine;
Misses and Chlldren's Shoes, all styles, and l
believe l can say l have the largest stock of
Q~ueenswarc In niayview. of the best white
granite ware, and the most complete line Of
glassware in town; Lamps Of all sizes, Lamp
Burners. Lamp ChImneyS, Lamp Wlcks, &c;
u complete line OF earthen ware, consisting OF
MILK Crooks, Jars, Churns and Jugs. from one
gallon to eight, and a good line OF Pocket and
Table Cutlery, and q great many other articles
too tedious to mention, all OF which l invite the
public, after thanking them kindly tor the very
liberal patronage given me in the past, to call in
the future. Not aiming this rs II cut or thrust ut
sell cheaper, below cost or give my goods away,
but having seven years experience in the trade.
and knowing how and when to buy, l believe l
can give as low prices and good goods as any
other merchant in Mayhem or elsewhere, and
make II small profit, and give you satisfaction.
l expect to sell my goods manly for cash or
country produce that 1 can convert into cash,
consequently 1 will not be driven to the neces-
sity OF making you pay for goods sold on credit
ana lost. l VII! take in exchange for goods,
bacon. dried fruits, dry or green hides, pelts.
tallow. Deeswax, chickens, ducks, geese, tur-
keys, eggs. butter. feathers, nc, and In fact
everything that l can convert into money at
Kansas City or st. LOUIS. Hoping to receive a
share of your patronage. l am, yours very
respectfully, L. w. WHIT9ETT,
Junel9-tf Mayview, Mo.
Lexington weekly intelligencer. (Lexington, Mo.) 1871-1887, 1880-07-31
ITCHING PILES

Ia one OF the most annoying diseases in the
world. and yet all can lind s sure relief nv the
use OF DR.. Swayne's Ointment. II has bean
tested in thousands of instances. and invarishlv
making a sure cure. The symptoms are mo,s-
.u'e' IKE perspiration, intense itching increased
oy scratching, very distressing, particularly ut
hish'' rs II pm worms We're crawling in and
u"oat inc reciI1l, the private parts are some
tinies auected. Procure this ointment. Swayne's
oi"tiheht Is also a specific for letter, Itch, Salt
ltheum, Scald Head, Erysipelas, BARRIERS Itch.
biotches, All Scaly, Crusty, Cutaneous erup-
tons. Price 80 cents. Three boxes for 81 a5
sent by mail to any address ON receipts of price.
Prepared only by DIR. Swayne & Son. Pbiladel-
Dhi9, ia. Sold by all prominent druggists
isi. aon Co., 81. Louis, Missouri, whole
feb2iyl
An oriental Traveller describes this busy
scene. witnessed on historic shores: ..Omr
steamer landed on a beach. which Was the port
oil Antioch, where the disciples were first called
CHRISTIANS. There was no town at the water,s
e"se. no people, no wharf. The passengers snd
merchandise were put ashore in lighters. which
ran up into the sand. > troop of cameIs, with
taeir drivers, lay on the beach, read; TO trans
icr Tue goods into the interior. Among ,ba
articles landed were boxes marked ''Dr j. e.
aver q Co, Lowell, Mass. U. 5. 49, show-
inS That they contained medicines and wb.r..
they came. These with other goods ,vors ho,.,a,
on tue backs of camels. for TRANSFORMATION Il,
Antioch. Thus the skill of tho uos, -
oacA its remedies to heal the malauies of por,,
istions that inhabit those eastern shores q ropu-
our spiritual mamma INT "nsnee
Chronicle. 'iu"'oI MI
jlyl.it
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j. II. JORDAN

Dry Goods cheap at j. X. JORDAN'S.
Groceries cheap at j. II. JORDAN'S.
Hats, new styles at j. Il. JORDAN'S.
Notions of all kinds at j. Il. JORDAN'S.
Glass and Queensware at j. X. JORDAN'S.
Boots anG Shoes at j. II. JORDAN'S.
Tame. in season, att. X. JORDAN'S.
FRESH YEAST at j. X. JORDAN'S.
Country Produce bought at j. Il. JORDAN,S