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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06
A Tea-Tray Electrophorus.

Nature gives the following: A COM
mon tea-tray of metal is supported on
two dry glass tumblers. Apiece of COM
mon brown paper cut so as to be little
smaller than the tray, and with rounded
corners, is warmed, laid on the table,
and rubbed briskly with a piece of in
dia rubber, or with clothes brush. 1t
is then laid down for an instant on the
tray and the tray is touched with the
hand. /. The brown paper is then
lifted few inches above the tray. If
at this juncture some person presents
his knuckle to the tray he will receive a
bright spark, which under favorable
circumstances may be couple of inches
long. By simply putting the paper
down, touching the tray, and again lift
ing up the paper, the tray is again
charged; and a large number of sparks
may be thus drawn one after the other
in rapid succession. The paper may be
lifted by the hands, but it will be found
better if couple of ribbons or strips O,
paper be fixed on to serve as handles.
The sparks obtained by the tea-tray
electrophorus may produce slight
pricking sensation, but to give a regular
electric shock will oblige us to store up
a charge in Leyden jar. This piece
of apparatus is improvised in the fol-
lowing fashion: A round-bottomed glass
tumbler is procured-if of thin glass it is
preferable--and is filled to about three.
quarters of its height with leaden shot.
If shot is not at hand dry coal will
answer, but not so well, and great care
must be taken to wipe clean the upper
part of the tumbler. Everything must
be warm and scrupulously dry. Into
the shot silver spoon is stuck to serve
the place OF a rod and knob. This is
held by grasping it well in the hollow OF
the hand, so that the hand may cover
the whole of the rounded bottom of the
glass. Having thus prepared and
grasped the Leyden jar, charge it with
sparks from the tea-tray electrophorus.
1t should be held with the spoon handle
near to, but not. quite touching the edge
OF the tea-tray, while another person
performs the operation of lifting the
brown paper up and putting it down,
then touching the tray, then lifting it
up again-and so on until dozen sparks
have been sent into the jar. On touch.
ing the knob smart little shock is ex-
perienced in the wrists and elbows, and
a short, bright, swapping spark an.
nounces the discharge OF the lar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06
Religious.
THE PROMISE.

WHEN the Cross, its shadows THROWING
Looms upon the way,
And our hearts, so bruised and brolxen
Will not see it's Loves sweet token
Dimming thus the day;
When our prayers and tears are fruitlass
With the God of all,
Doubt and anguish are before us,
Deeper grow the shadows Ger US,
For the Cross must fall
Fall, and bury meath its falling
Sweetest hopes we knew
Ger the grave where joy lies sleeping.
Pray we now in bitter weeping
For one glimpse of blue.
Listl Through all the by-gone ages
Floats His promise, true for aye;
Blessed are the hearts of SORROW
They will know the glad tomorrow:
II will wipe their tears away!'
Not on earth, o tender Saviorl
May Thy promise be fulfilled;
But, when life is from us stealing,
Then our hearts will know their healing.
Then the weary pain be stilled,
And, where all is bliss for aye,
Thou wilt "wipe our tears away
Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06
Marietta Register.l
TuT

Our State having secured the highest honor
of the late convention-the nominee for Pres
ident-we must begin the work of electing
the native to the presidency. Lest this prove
too much for those engaged in it, the follow
ing from Mr.. T. Triem, our popular druggist
will afford a suggestion of relief; 1 take
pleasure in adding to the numerous testimo-
mails regarding the efficacy of Hamburg
Drops. sell largely of the remedy; it gives
better satisfaction than any other medicine.
So many remarkable cures by its use have
come to my notice that deem it duty to
testify in its behalf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

JOHN MORAN was under engagement
to marry Lottie Church, at Sandy Lane,
Ala. He deserted her and went to live
in an adjoining county. When told of
his perfdy, she prayed that he might
be punished by instant death. 1t
CHANGED that at exactly that hour he
was killed by the fall of tree. Lottie
believes that her prayer caused his
death, and is crazed by remorse.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06
No More Hard Times.

If you will stop spending so much on fms
clothes, rich food and style, buy good, healthy
food, cheaper and better clothing; get more
real and substantial things of life every way,
and especially stop the foolish habit of en-
ploying expensive quack doctors or using so
much of the vile humbug medicine that does
you only harm, but put your trust in that
simple, pure remedy, Hop Bitters; that cures
always at trifing cost, and you will see good
times and have good health. Chronicle.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06
Sunday.SehOOI Lessons.
FOURTH QUARTER.

FOURTH QUARTER.
Oct. 31-Joseph Sold into Egypt
........................G Gen. 81 :1-5 23-38
Nov. 7-Joseph in Prison. Gen. 80 81; lO:1-S
Nov. 14-Joseph the Wise Ruler. Gen. IL: 4l-57
Nov. 21-Joseph and his Dreth-
rem. ..............G Gen. A: 1854; 45 rs
Nov. 2S-Jacob and Pharaoh. 49,. Gen. Al: ILL.,
Dec. 5-Last Days of Jacob. Gen. 4s: 8-23
Dec. 12-The Last Days of Joseph Gen. 30 :l+-2o
Dec. 19-Review of the Lessons.
Dec. 26-Lesson Selected by the School
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

A COUPLE Of Galveston negroes were talk
ing politics. One of them asked Uncle Nose /:
81 say, Nose, what's de meanin' of silber-
tongued orator? has read dat spression in
de paper and it sorter stumped me-" Old
Nose, who never failed to answer any question
ever asked him, responded at once: "a sill
ber-tongued orator is one who neber goes
back on his word when he promises you a
SLIDER half dollar for votin' for him. H Dat
ar species is mighty skurse in Galveston
OATS all is got ter specialization NelcS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

THERE died lately in Western State
q blind brush-maker, whose story is
worth telling for the truth it illustrates
and the practical lesson it CONVEYS
At the age of sixteen, John B. was
bright, ambitious, hopeful student in
an Ohio college. His parents being
poor, he worked ON the farm in summer
to pay for his winters schooling. He
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

THE funniest man in all the town
He thought himself, did Mr.. Brown.
While at the club one night he saw
A new silk tile upon the floor,
And winking to the crowd so slick
He gave the hat gentle kick
And then another, just to show
That wit from empty heads can flow.
All caught the humor of his fun
To kick the hat they We'd each one.
But when leave-takings came. broad smiles
All wore while putting on their tiles.
Save Mr.. Brown, whose mirth was flown
The hat so crushed, was all his own.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

Commissioner LIE Due is manufact-
uring sugar from sorghum in his mill in
the rear of the Agricultural Department
at the rate of several thousand pounds
a day.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

az ASSURE you, gentlemen" said the con-
Wet upon entering the prison, "that the
place has sought me, and not 1 the place.
Ny own affairs really demanded all my time
and attention, and l may truly say that my
selection to fill this position was an entire
surprise. Had consulted my own interests
1 should have peremptorily declined to serve,
but as l am in the hands of my friends, see
no other course but to SUBMIT And he
ubmitted.-Boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06
Weekly Globe, Boston.1

Geo. E. Savory, Esq, Asst. Police Clerk,
refers to case of agonizing sciatic suffering
of frequent occurrence, and which was cured
by st. Jacobs Oil in less than half an hour
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

CRATE takers are like hi-stepping horses
They will trot all day in door-yard and mo-
git out ov it.-JoSh Billings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

A BIzzYBoDDY IL like a setter pup, he
plunges hiz noze into everything, and hunts
for things just az sharp WHARF they amt az
WHARF they are likely to be.-.ToSh Billings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

THE only genuine Axle Grease has the name
OF Frazer on every package, and wears longer
than any other.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

REDDING's RUSSIA SALvE meets with won
derful success in all cases of skin diseases.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

THE man on the fence expects to save him
self by hedge.-N O. Picayune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

THE Watch on the kind-Guarding a water
melon patch. philadelphia Bulletin.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06

WILHoFT's Fever and Ague Tonic, the
old reliable remedy, now sells at one dollar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1880-11-06
1881. FREE. 1881.

The ILLUSTRATED GOLDEN PRIZE"
for 1881 is now ready. This elegant book con-
tains about 200 fine engravings. A specimen
copy will be sent free to any one in the Unit'
ed States on receipt of three-cent stamp 70
prepay postage on the book. Agents wanteu'
Address F. GLEASOH il CO..
46 Summer Street, Boston. Mass.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26
A. Eal,sH. I.k..

The other day tho editor Of tho
Dutch Flat FORKS concluded to have
some fun With hia Subscribers and an.
nounced that the Forsn would cease
publication until "neIt Winter" Of
course his contemporaries forgot that
Winter, technically speaking. began the
very next week, % the announcement
was accepted a. bona dde Suspehsiun
and wrote their obituaries Of the Forum.
One said that il was good thing :Gs
Forum had stopped for IL never amount
ed to anything; another said tho lats
editor would probably go back to sand
digging whore ho belonged; aud yet an
other congratulated tho people of Dutch
Flat on their good sense In withdraw
ing their patronage from aud causing
the suspension Of the Forrm. We un-
derstaud that the editor OF the Dutch
Flat journal IS highly clated over the
success Of his joke, aud is preparing
three or four more equally effective
ores to be used on those editors who
supplied the obituary notices. Il must
be very sorry Sort OF newsp rper
whose death will not bring forth the an.
nouncement that 'ths brightest light
in the constellation Of Nevada journal.
ism has gone out"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26

A. 10 o'clock Thursday morning
the editorial rooms Of the Virgins
cAreniris ~ere invaded by foi imidable
de,Achuent OF well.known Dsmocrats-
Roa. ". +. F. Deal. Chairman of the
Democratic State Central Committee;
Col. II. N. Stone; Mr.J. A. Bruusoy,
STATE Senaior-elect; and Mr.. Squire v.
Mooney Asssmblymen-elect. Address
ing himself 10 Ar. Arthur McEwen,
the chief editorial writer Of the paper,
nr. Deal spoke sonewhst as follows: /,
"NR. AcEwEH: Ihays been assigned
the pleasing duty of presenting to you
AsliE6t testitiohial OF the appreciation
In which the Democrats Of Storey
county hold the valuable services rem
dsrrd by you in the recent campaign.
From theinceptton OF the contest to Its
close the ChroHiels Was ever found ViRi
liant and rigorous-quick To grasp each
new issue that presented itself, Aud to
inteliigently refute every attack upon
the principles Of the Democratic. party
or upon its candidates. In carrying
out the wish OF the many Democrats
who share in these sentiments, 1 have
now the pleasure of rendering you this
watch as token of our appreciation"
Mr.. Deal opened a handsome satin.
lined case and lifted from its nest an ell
egant watch and chain, tie inside case
OF tho watch bearing the inscription:
"Arfhur NeE~sn. Editor FTrgiHiG Chroni-
Gle. From the Demoeras Of Storey County.
Fev :. NoremIsr. $780,"
Mr. McEwep, although not naturally n
ttuitd u"n, was somewhat staggered by
this catnclysmic shock, but SEN recov-
ering himself he expressed his gratifica.
tion in learning that his Efforts in be-
half OF the party which he believed to
represent best the true principles OF
human liberty and homes; goyernnis Mt
had met with the approval Of so many
intelligent aud worthy gcutlemen-
especially" he added, when it comes
to me in Such solid aud substantial
manner Ms this
The new ticker was baptized with a
bottle Of CHchct Blanc, aid The axlrs Of
journalism were in n few minutes re
vol,iDg as smoothly us il no such earth.
quake had ever occurred.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26
Tho Rsay OF JaeI,sn rsuna.

The SRcer World says that J. C..
Howard. who left Del Norte on Nov-rn.
Der 2Sth, to search for the renraius Of
young jackson arrivel at Denver with
them Wednesday evening. Chief
ShSvano stipulated with Howard,
through Special Agent Townsend that
II he would 60 and examine the body Of
his son, who was killed by the Jackson
party, he would assist TO find Jackson =
body. When Johusou's body was ex-
humed 1t was. .found.a, stated by the In
dians, that he was shot in the neck. Inst
Monday searoh was made for Jack sons
body, which was found covered with
snow. tho clothes torn of aud the flesh
all eaten away by o.yOtes, except one
foot, which was protected by boot.
The examination shows that ho was
shot near the navel. the bullet passing
out at the back. and that the body had
not been mutilated. From all tho evi
dence obtainablo Jackson was killed
within fifteen minutes after being taken
from tho whites.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26

At Seattle. W. T., an interesting case
has been decided. Captain George ID.
Hill was elected County Treasurer. and
ono Damon claimed that Hill could not
hold Office, from the fact that be wa. n
retired nrmy officer. On the trinl OF
the case Hill testified that he was
retired army officer, that he was on ths
retired list ranked "a Captain, that be
received Sl.650 per year rs such officer.
that he had been receiving this sun
since 1870. The Court held TINT Sec.
tiou 1904 Of the Revised Statutes OF the
United States in plniu words declares
that all officers on the retired list under
pay, like Hill, belonged to the army.
The Court furtner held, inasmuch az
Section 1860 OF the Revised Statutes
declared that no one belonging TO the
army should be elected to any civil
Office In the Territories, Il therefore fol-
lowed that Captain Hill could not ie.
gally be elected 10 u civil Office. A judG
ment WIS entered setting aside tAe
election OF Hill aud declaring the same
null md void. An appeal was taken by
Hill to tho District Court.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26
DeARh aH a l,Innrnr.

Charles Lewis. and old resident Of
Humboldt county, snys the SRrer State
Of the 10th. died yesterday afternoon
at Humboldt House. DR.. johnson was
advised OF his illness. by telegraph. but
when he arrived at the Humboldt House
on the express train. Mr.. Lewis was
dying. Charles Lewis came to this
county In early days, and kept store at
Humboldt City. He afterwards rcmov.
ed to Etna. on the Humboldt river, aud
since the completion OF the. railroad
lived with his friend and benefactor. @.
W. Menchani. At the Humboldt House.
He was man Of strong prejudices. but
strict integrity. and. like Henry Clay.
would rather be right than DO President.
Peace to his ashes.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26

IT Ii suggested that In order to sup
press polygsmy, 10 divide the Territory
Of Utah between Nsvada and Colorado.
Let Utah disappear from tho map. The
right TO pass such measure can hardly
be doubted, though the consent Of the
two States would be necessary. The
question would then be under the con
troll Of the State law, which poiygsmy
would and Il hard 10 evade. The re-.
moval Of case from ono part OF the
iben enlarged Colorado or Nevada TO
another part might, by State Law, be
made by the prosecution as we'll nv by
the accused. supposing that a fair trial
could not be had.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26

THE Sun says for the last century the
world has bosn talking about n ship
canal across the Isihmus Of Panama.
Finally De Lessepa has got the enter.
prise well under way; all or nearly all
Of the money necessary has been pro.
vidcd. aud II bo isn't interisrod with.
che canal will IN due time be complete
Lot II 60 on, We say. The United
States have no call 10 oppose him. II
We want another cansl by the way Of
Nicaragua, 10, us follow the example Of
De Lssseps. aud raiso tho money and
build II. But after waiting so long for
somebody to begin wa onght not to do
anything to him except TO wish him
lack aud lend him ell tho cidontai aid
that the circumstances may allow.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26

SAYS the EHterpri'- The report from
tue small pox hospital is TO the effect
that Miss Singleton was much worse
yesterday. DR.. Kirby says Niss Single
tons case is tho most interesting he
ever Saw. IL being conduent small pox
with black blsod pustules. He invites
physicians to como to the hospital and
see for themselves. and will furnish
them with the necessary changes. So
that there will be no danger. The bad
condition Of the young lady's system at
the time she 90 ontrscted the disease prob.
ably had something to do with tn. pc.
culiar. form It had taken. II is snid she
had great aversion to all kinds OF
physic and had taken no medicine Of
any kind for 5years. though her system
was Mt times much dernnsed. In these
small pOx times all persons should
thoroughly cleanse their stomachs and
systems OF bile md all foul matter,
otherwise it will be OF little use to clean
and disinfect their dwellings,. MIR.
Singleton. who has been Ia constant at
tendance on his daughter since her i'll.
ness, denies that he has any symptoms
OF the small por. He says he has never
felt better in his life.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26
general Ar-I ora.r..

The following general order has been
issued from the Headquarters Of the
armys Tho President directs the fol-
lowing orders to be Issued: Brisadier
., o, Howard ia assigned TO the com.
mand Of the Department OF West
Point and to duty a. Superintendent Of
the United States Military Academy,
according to his brevet OF Major Gen.
eral and will relieve Major Gen.
ernl JOHN n. Schoheid. Brigadisr
General o, G Auyuris assigned to the
command Of the Department ct T.xas.
Colonel Henry J. Hunt. Of the Fifth
Artillery. is assigned to the temporary
command Of the Department Of the
South. according TO his brev.t Of Brig
adler General. Tho States OF Arkansas
mud Louisiana aud Indian Territory will
constitute military department and
will bo known as the Department OF Ar
kansas, with headquarters at Little
Rock, Arkansas. Colonel r. 8. AIac.
kinzie. Of the Fourth Artillery. 10 rs
signed to this command according 10
his brevet OF Brigadier General. The
Departments Of Texas and Arkansas
will constitute the Military Division Of
the Gulf, with headquarters mt New
Orleans. Major General John II.
Schofeld is assigned to this command.
Until this division shall have been or.
ganized the commanding Generals Of
the Departments Of Texas anil Arkansas
will report to the Lieutenant Colonel
commanding the Military Division Of
Missouri. Brigadier G'ueral N. A.
Miles is assigned to the Department Of
the Columbia. Until the arrival OF
General Miles at his headquarters, the
commund of the Department OF the
Columbia will be exercised by Colonel
Frank Wheaton, of tho Second Infantry
according to his brevet Of Drigadisr
General. BY command Of
GENERAL SHKRNLN.
r. G. DRUM. Aajulant General.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26


GEN. TERRY hus information from
Major Brotherton that Scout Allison
started from Woody Mountain on th.
llth'instant with Sitting Bulls camp
OF indians, with the intention OF goipg
into Fort Buford TO surrend,r. The
Indians are starving, arc few mud In .
poor condition. and appear to have but
small supply Of ammunition. They
want to keep in the timber and come
down Porcupine creek. to the mouth Of
Milk river, or stop few days on the
way to hunt for game to keep them from
suffering. The Indians are like Wild
cattle, no Allison reports. easily STAN.
pedsd aud very difficult to handle.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26


THE following extract from a private
letter received in Tuscsrura from Belle.
Sue. Wood River, is published by the
Times Rer,er:
This is going to he. the hrst mining
country on the coast. The mines i'm.
prove Us depth is attained, aud there
are a great many Of them. Hundreds
OF tons OF ore have been shipped from
here to the Salt Lake Reduction works,
all OF which have melted a handsome
dividend. A town sits hns been laid
of, and there Is considerable building
being done. Bsllevus will he the prin.
pal business place in this country. for Il
is situated rigbttn the heart OF the best
mines. There will be several furnaces
built here next Spring. also a twenty
stamp mill. This country Is also one
Of tho finest stock countries that can bo
found. In fact. this will be q country
in which person can make money at
almost anything"
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26
Rew An..r n,nae.,..

AZ philadelphia, Friday night, the
sophmore class OF the University Of
Pennsylvania held cremation Of the
old text books used by them during the
past term. The cremation exercises
occurred on the campus ia the college
ground. and the students arrived about
half.past 0 o'clock accompanied by an
escort Of thirty policemen. ~ It had
been hinted during the day that the
medical students would break up the
exercises for an alleged sdront given at
their COMMENCEMENT last Summer.
When the Sophmores to the number OF
fifty arrived, they found several hund.
red medical students gathered, who
shouted and hooted at the Suphmores.
Several breaks In the ropes which sur
rounded the crema:ionists we're made
and then policeman discharged his
pistol. This was the cause OF n general
rush Of the siudents. and the policemen
were nearly overpowered. Then they
made nu arrest. aud this led to the
throwing Of bricks and rotten eggs, etc.
Several policemen were injured. ono
seriously by being struck on the head
with brick. Another claims to have
been cut across the hnnd with n knife
by a student. Ten Of the medical stu.
dents were arrested. and three police.
men have been sent TO the hospital.
The affair caused intense excitement in
West Philadelphia. aud the people in
the neighborhood were fearful that the
riot would becc me general and lead to
the destruction of property. Eight of
the riotous students who engaged in
last nights affair have been held for
riot and carrying concealed weapons.
The weekly Elko independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 1872-1887, 1880-12-26
r. c. DRUM, Aajulant General.
Josh R,IIInrs on Marriage.

Sum people marry bekase they q ink
wimmin will be scarce next year, and
live 20 wonder how the stock holds ont.
Sum marry to get riL of themselves.
and discover tha. the.g game wps one tha,
two can play at and neither win.
SUN marry fer love without cent IL,
their pocket, nor friend In the world
nor n drop of pedigree. This look,
desperate but is the strength of th,
game.
Sum marry in haste and then sci
down aud think IL carefully over.
Sum think it carefully over fust. and
then set down and marry.
No man kan tell jist exactly what col
leo has made up her mind tew do. Cal
leo don't know herself. Dry good u
all kinds is the child OF circumstance.