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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
Cocoa and Chocolate.

Probably few of our readers, while
drinking these favorite beverages, have
ever thought to ask how the plant pro-
ducing them grows Yet its culture
forms a large part of the industry, not
onlyOf the great Amazonian valley, but
of other portions of tropical South
America.
The cocoa (THeo5roma cacao)-the
name signifying food of the GODS
a small tree, or rather large bush, sell
dom exceeding fifteen feet in height, al
though we have seen very old trees
which were thirty feet high. 1t has
large, oblong, taper-pointed leaves,
which, when young, are rosy and very
beautiful. The flowers are small, fra
grant, yel,owish, and are borne in clus-
ters on the trunk and larger branches.
The fruit is about twelve inches long,
VARYING, however, greatly in size, and
about i've broad; it is oblong, blunt and
Is marked with ten elevated ribs run
nino lengthways, and is, when ripe, of a
briGht orange yellow, with hard shell.
Although authorities state that the fruit
contains from fifty to one hundred seeds,
we have never been able to find one con-
tanning fifty: the average is from thirty
TO forty-tive. These seeds are imbedded
in white, semi-acid pulp, and in size
and shape somewhat resembles almonds
# is from these seeds that the cocoa and
chocolate of commerce are prepared.
The fruit is, when ripe, gathered by
hand. and broken transverseIy by a large
knife; the mass ofpulp and seed is taken
QUO, and is eitherleft for a day to slightly
ferment, OF is at once put into ''tipici''
and pressed almost dry; it is then dried
for from one to three days in the sum-
andis then ready for market A ''tipici"
is a tube of wickerwork, about eight
feet long, with a diameter of about ten
inches; the top is open, and at each end
there is loop; the tube is filled with any
substance to be pressed, hung upon a
peg or branch by the upper loop, while
lever, upon which a woman sits, is in
serted in the lower loop, the tube con-
tracts, and the juice runs out through
the interstices.
The juice running from the 'tipici''
is called ''vinho da cacao," or wine of
cocoa" and is a most refreshing and de-
licious drink; it is slightly acid, aromatic,
and possesses flavor especially its own
Unfortunately, itsoon ferments, and can
be preserved in its freshness for only a
single day; by boiling, however, fer
mentation is checked, but all the delicate
aroma of the wine is lost. 1t is almost
worth voyage across the Atlantic to
drink the wine of cocoa in its freshness
This drink is very healthy, and one can
consume an immense quantity. A SUI
peru white vinegar is also prepared from
the cocoa, The juice is also boiled
down into sauce which in color and
taste much resembles Shaker apple
sauce; and a most delicious amber-col-
ored Jelly, far superior to guava Jelly, is
made from the wine, from which also a
strong and very high-flayored brandy is
distilled. The husks contain large
amount of potash, and are burned to
yield lye which is used in making soap
Great quantities Of the cocoa fruit are
annually destroyed by monkeys and
parrots, which are very fond of the
geed.--4nlerjcan Garden.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
Nonpareil NcIveteen.

"Another velvet season is one of the GER
tainties announced thus early by the mer-
chants. The best service is given by the close,
short pile velvets, such as the Nonpareil Velvet
cen, which is not easily married or crushed
The Nonpareil Veveteen is found in all the
stylish new shades and when made up, with
the pile turned upward, it cannot be distin-
guished from silk velvet. The difference in
the price makes garment cost about one
third as much as if made of Lyons silk
velvet. "-Frona Harper's Bazar September 2
To be purchased from all tirst-class dry goods
retailers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
AL ABOUT A sHoE-pEa is laughable to

ALL ABOUT A SHOE-PEG.-It is laughable to
see how little it takes to raise crowd-or
start a story-in city street Never you
mind me, #" said bent-over old man, when
asked what had happened to him. How did
he get hurtl" asked a man out Of breath.
'Did the horse step on HING queried a col
ored man with spectacles on. where did
the dog bite himl Did they shoot the dogl
Was it big dog9 Has he got wifel Did
they live togetherl" ratified a woman made
up good deal like Widow Bedott "Come
and see the man in fit" squeaked out boot
black, as he called the rest of the brigade.
Look out, he's going to shootl" yelled a big
man with red whiskers; and the crowd blew
away like dust when the old man slid his hand
into his pocket as if for shooting iron. Then
he Strengthened himself and started of on his
own individual business muttering some
thing about "What the mischief it was to
them If he wanted to sit down and take peg
out Of his shoe. n-Detr0it Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

THE VoLTAIC BELT Co., Marshall, Mich, will
send DIR. Dyes Celebrated Electro Voltaic
Belts and Electric Appliances on trial for
thirty days to men young or old who ar Of
flicted with nervous debility, lost vitality and
kindred troubles, guaranteeing speedy and
complete restoration Of health and manly vigor.
Address as above. n. B.-No risk is incurred,
as thirty days trial is allowed.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
BE Wise and Happy.

II you will stop all your extravagant and
wrongnotions in doctoring yourself and fami-
lies with expensive doctors or humbug cure
alls, that do harm always and use only ma
tures's mple remedies for all your ailments
you will be wise, well and happy, and save
great expense. The greatest remedy for this,
the great, wise and good will tell you, is Hop
Bitters-rey on it. See another column.-PreSS.
STRAIGHTEN your old boots and shoes with
Lyons Patent Heel Stitfeners, and wear them
again. Sold by shoe and hardware dealers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

The conclusion occasioned by driv-
ing piles in Maryland water the other
day stunned catfish and young shad to
such an extent that they floated on the
surface. The Germantown Telegraph
reports having seen pike so affected by a
pistol ball which struck near them that
they were captured with the hands.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

Mr.. Charles Law Jr., in conversation with
one of our representatives, recently said: 81
have been a sufferer from rheumatism and
neuralgia for the past ten years, and tried all
kinds ofremedies, Having hcard so much about
St. Jacobs Oil, tried bottle, and found it
truly wonderful. -PottStOwa (PG.) Ledger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

From time whereof the memory of ms
runneth not back to the contrary" oaths of
one sort or another have been used among
men. Mr. r. Keenan,, of 1712 Parish street,
Philadelphia, has sworn that " had been CON
fined to my bed for seyenty-eght weeks with
iistula could find no relief until | used
Misher's Herb Bitters, which have entirely
relieved me-" This old, reliable medicine al
ways cures Liver and Kidney diseases Nerv-
business, Eryspeas, General Debility, Consti-
patton, Urinal disorders and all diseases Incl
dent to impure blood.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

~" Too late to whet the sword when the
trumpet sounds to draw it" But never too
late to whet your appetite by taking Kidney
Wort, restoring health and making yourself
well, strong, hearty man. 1t is unequalled as
a remedy for all liver, bowels and kidney dis
eases. All druggists keep and recommend it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

HERE'S your match' said c. to .
concerted wag, handing him match. "By
Lqciler, ought to be offended, - said the wag,
light of it,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

The spelling reformer who is cata-
loguing the library of Wellesley Mass
College spells his name Dui. His father
spelled it Dewey.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

+I.ydia f. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound
cures all female complaints by removing the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

E5s- The wonders Of modern chemistry are
apparent in the beautiful Diamond Dyes All
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

THE Providence Transcript asserts that
Western rats commit suicide. Let's import
that kind boston Post
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

TINE is a good deal like mule. 1t is bet
ter to be ahead of time than behind time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

Is THERE any fy-trap that you can conf.
aehlly recommend !-Edih The best trap
"" "Se k99w OF is an uncovered cream jug.-Pha.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

,. IN suburban town lives a relative of the
immortal immortal Mrs Malaprop The other evening
d e1ler asked if Mr.. - was at home and
W "T De seem II think not" was the reply.
ri Lpeheye my husband has expired for the
hlght,-BoSton TralScript,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
Glenn's Sulphur Soap.

CLAY by something for rainy day my
son, if it is only an UMBRELLA
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

SOME one has discovered that firing minute
guns at seals miserable way of killing time.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

THE walters ought to succeed in a strike,
for they usually carry all before them. -BoS-
ton Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
A Most Remarkable Oath.

THERE is no doubt but lean man can en-
Joy fat legacy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

IA SloCX MOTTO; "White man big smart ;
Lnd IuInlsh brains. Red man heap brave; he
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

~. as We charged" says a war correspond
e1t, the buSles blew" 1t must have been
tFumped-up charge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

.i,. "o PERSONS were waiting at railway sta
S; One asked the other: "What time is it?"
, .ne looked at the clock, and replied: IT'S
oh minutes to rat" But it was only twenty
minutes past seven.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

Use it when your skin breaks out in pimples.
HIPS Hair DYE. black or brown. 80 cts.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

"WHEN is yer gwine ter Fredericksburgp
asked an Austin negro who had learned to
read, of Que vino had not acquired the accom-
plishment. 81 am gwine ter-morrow mornin'
in de early stage" Don't yer go in the
early stage, Ju ius. tells yer don't yer risk
it" why not, Pompey" "Bekase de
early stages am sickly. ! read piece yester-
day, warnin' folks about consumption in the
early stages ''-TcrdS Sit1iHgS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

ha anE country hotel keeper may not be all
m pp"g IS desirable, but the travelling public
must put up with him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

III I'D Richard III. exclaim: 'Give me an
U N;aE. morse ~ because he was tired of the
nightmare he had been riding?
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
MRS, GRUNDY
And Everybody Else Says That (Which No
body Can Deny,"

Neuralgia and Nervous Headaches removed
by DR.. Be sons Celery Pills.
Humors, Scrofula, Ulcers, vanish before DR..
Benson's Skin Cure. Highly recommended.
Oh my headache! Remove the cause by
DR.. Benson's Celery and Chamomile Pills
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

Edouard Reintard, of New York, writes to a
friend: 1t gives me great pleasure to say that a
single box of HENRY'S CARBoLIC SALvE eff
fected a complete cure of Piles with which
had been troubled for over a year, and which
nothing else that | used would cure.
THE most likely thing to become woman
"A little girl
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

BUCHUPAIBA." Quick, complete cure all
annoying Kidney Diseases 81 at Druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

oval HERE ERE Is man in England who gained
er; my pounds in one week He bet on the
winning horse. - Yonters Statesman.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

hoa a CHICKEN with six legs and four wings has
D yT,'i raised in Wisconsin. That is the sort to
w 'oHe richness in boarding house soup. As
"'oeF u has uncommon qualifications.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

WHEN passenger boards train, what is
the bill of fare Z! Waterloo Observer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

A sTATIsTICIAN has estimated that court
ships average three tons OF coal each.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

CLAM jam full" as the urchin remarked
| after Intervening his mothers preserves.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

Mr.. Ed. TRIcKETT, the celebrated oarsman,
Kingston, Canada, says II have found st.
Jacobs Oil sure and certain cure for rheu-
matsm, etc"-Ne,o York Clipper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

MARRIAGE, except with widow, is always a
mistake.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

"RoUGH ON RATS" Clears out rats, mice,
reaches bed-bugs, vermin, chipmunks l5c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

WHEN doctor can't Think of anything
else to prescribe he falls back on "absOlute
rest ''-Detrou Free Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

THE end Of the season." remarked Fogg,
holding up the empty pepper-box.-Boston
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

WE ask our readers to use Wise's Axle
Grease: it is all that is claimed for it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

IF afflicted with Sore Eyes, use DR.. Isaac
Thompson Eye Water. Druggists sell it. 25c.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

WIsE's Axle Grease is a grand success
Everybody praises it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04

A HILL out West is called Turtle Mount
ain. If it is only a hill it must be a mock
turtle mountain. The Judge
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-11-04
EDUCATIONAL.

f10LEMAN BUSINESS COLLEGE. Newark. N, J
- Write Tor Catalogue Coleman & Palms Props
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GENUINE Excellence and superiority is the
cry for Wise's Axle Grease.
Daily Republican., 1882-06-08
A New Danger.

An alarming account is given by q
San Francisco journal of the preva-
lence Of leprosy. One physician alone
makes the declaration that he knows
personally l64 lepers and their where
ahouts in San Francisco. The horrible
disease, too, is spreading rapidly, and
many white persons as well as Chinese
are infected with it. One instance Is
given of white man who contracted
the disease from having his clothes
washed by Chinese laundryman. In
another case a respectable citizen found
himself suffering from some disease for
which he could not account, even after
his physician had diagnosed it,, He
was suffering from leprosy, communi'
Gated to him by leprous coolie. Now
his three daughters, who were beauti-
tul, healthy girls, have developed lep'
rous Symphonic, and are leapers as
surely as their father.
A physician who has studied the
case says it is dangerous to assume
that it Can only be contracted by actual
contact. The very atmosphere in
which a leper moves is contaminated.
1t can be- caught by using chair or
room which has been occupied by one
afflicted with the disease, or by using
drinking vessel or anything that has
been touched by leper. The street
cars are a prolific source Of the conta-
gion. Lepers are employed ia the
cheap cigar and cigarette shops, and
scores OF instances OF the disease are
known to have arisen from smoking
the cigars made by their plaugue
stricken fingers.
California il in imminent danger OF
becoming as notorious for its leprosy as
the Sandwich Islands, and now that
hundreds of Chinese are leaving the
Pacific Coast and coming to tue Easte ern
cities, the alarming fact is apparent
that tkey muso carry this horrible
plague with them. To increase the ap-
prehension it is stated that the health
authorities of San Francisco are afraid
to meddle with the lepers, and instead
Of hunting them out and sending them
back 10 China, or confning them in a
pest house, they are permitted to roam
at will, and are, indeed, encouraged not
to leave the city. The horrors of the
disease and the i'm minent danger of its
spread throughout the length and
breadth of the country are well calcula-
ted to excite alarm.
Daily Republican., 1882-06-08
FOUND BR HEkME EN-.
lhe Body of Dennis J. Gallagher
Recovered,

Yesterday morning, Chief Of Police
Max veil receiver telegram that the
body of man was found floating in
the Delaware river below Pennsville,
on Tuesday evening. 1t was supposed
that the remains were those OF Dennis
j. Gallagher, Of this city, who war
drowned by the upset.iug of a sail
boat last Friday afternoon, the particu-
lars of which were published in last
Saturdays 5 REPUBLICAN,. Notice hav.
ing been seut to the friends of the de-
ceased, Mr.. Darragh, yesterday after
noon, chartered the Susie Mccall, and
with Coroner Wellin and several others
proceeded to Feunsville. They tOlnd
the remains in an advanced state Of de-
composition lying ou tLe shore, where
they had been lott by the men who
found them.
These men say that when they fOInd
the corpse there were two bricks tied
on each arm, and that they were COM
PEELED to ca. the ropes holding them
before they could tow the body ashore.
When the TRENDS took possession of
the body there was no ropes on the arms
or anything TO Indicate that they had
been there. Another thing that throws
a doubt or this s atement Is that four
bricks do not weigh quite twenty
pounds, which would scarcely be weight
enough to held human body down. Ii
the bricks We're on the corpse, it is IL
mystery how they got there, as Dar-
boat say that they did not have any
..,. a to, Il t,.,tt,,
ration around the mouth, which has
most probably been produced by the
fish. Iile remains, which were posi-
lively identified AS those of Dennis j.
Gallagher, werJ taken i'll charge by Ia.
dertaker Russell and after having been
brought to tuls city on the Susie Mccall
were removed 10 the morgue.
Tho men who We're in the boat when
the accident occurred are at a loss TO
account for the manner in which these
fisherman claim to have found the
body, and are anxious that the fullest
investigation should be made,
The Coroner Summoned the following
Jury: G. Ii. p. Slnmsons, Ii. B. Nc.
lnlire, W, II. Brady, j. W. Hawkins
W. Ferris, l.. W. Palmer and u. Rob
erUs who after being sworn organized
by elecUlng G, IL. p, Simmsops foreman
and Ii. b. McIntiie secretary. Tee jury
after viewing the remains adjourned
un til 0 y clock Monday morning, when
tho Witnesses will be present.
The body viii be placed in o tight
coffin this afternoon, and removed to
his late ra. a.iaence on Robinson street,
whee the relatives and friend will join
the funeral
Daily Republican., 1882-06-08
'''ef from Nj q, ScOyiile.

ssterJaar, VITO! June 7.-Mr. Reed
hon MY received the following letter
Gpitan 1I.coviIle, to be- delivered to
'SHp1' ltls copied verbatim
|lSg 'T Nv n HOUSE. Chicago, May 20,
har th,osn Dear Brother Charles : |
lsp IN pusa "a,a the papers that you still
FtaaukfppI s0ou y. courage for which l am
CONNER, you certainly deserve the
t@p pb1lioa bs nh h,! Of all people WHO pro-
| hy ,rust ~ Ginfls'lans ~ for yonr un waver
sAatis pra.iG ln iGod's 1Sd, power. When you
llsrs Van V, ldresldent dia as sincerely be-.
deanslar" W. ~ taere then can be no com.
and no 'u aoas VA Gods part toward you
Asatlo los,oa concentration in your own
&yoa bav" b,' nothing to do but continue
plisilIyi lave ia . from the first, trusting i'm.
es,s, jsjn.u in u9a ,9,l,, and in His protecting
liated bs BE- W; Wiling to DO and to suffer
ilasd Of VIM "'l ~ mat He is pleased to de
sernal < ,naS ua 80 shall you have in his
agory,I IG;asaqm Gns = a sill greater weight
Pio.ct you u uans she;p you, comfort you,
ueut, N, 1sas ' ca 'ef your every lonely
.IsLalI n"t ' vi utIotler--as re only can.
ssAalif I a WV n', relax ny efforts In your
A*a viii nv, 'iioht, aud am sure Mr..
,.v wv
!1as a.s loving sister,
FRANCES n. soov1lLB,"
Daily Republican., 1882-06-08
struck Dum NIB for Lying.

RICHMOND, Va, June q, 1882.
Great excitement is reported to exist
among the congregation of the Rev.
John Jasper Church to night, owing
to the mysterious atlllction of colored
youth, who was member. The Rev.
Jasper will be- remembered as the pas
tor who recently became famous by
promulgatiug the theory that ''De Sun
do move" 1t appears that the youth
referred to ran away from home, was
disobedient and attempted to cover up
his delinquencies by systematic lying
to his mother.
For this he was expelled from the
church, and soon afterward the mem
bers were startled by the announcement
that he had been struck dumb. This
is regard ed by the superstitious colored
brothers and sisters as a visitation for
telling lies, and the statements OF sew
eral members confirm this aspect of the
case. Among others, Rev. John Cooley,
colored, who is said to be- a licensed
preacher SAID to reporter:
"When the boy returned from Char
lottesvile his mother rebuked him for
running away, aud ordered him to stay
in Richmond and assist her.
The boy made a promise to his moth
er, but never fulfilled it. He told a
lie about it, and said he chopped God
would paralyze his tongue if what he
stated was not true" That occurred
two or three days ago. Soon after the
boy had made this declaration his
tongue seemed to grow thick, and he
could not articulate well. He Contin-
ued in this condition till the night of
the church meeting, when in as loud a
voice as he was able ho made the same
declaration, calling upon God to par
alyze his tongue. Immediately after.
ward he was unable to speak and there
was great CONSERVATION. am positive
that the boy is dumb, and you can
learn all about it from Joseph Wilkin'
son, colored shoemaker, who is a
member Of Mr.. Jasper's church"
Mr.. Wilkinson corrOborated what
Rev. Mr.. Cooley stated, and said he
thought first the boy was quitting on"
but was now thoroughly convinced that
the boy had been struck dumb for ly-
ing, was quite sure he could not speak,
but didn't think that the boy cared
much whether he would ever talk again
or not.
The Rev. Mr.. Jasper was absent from
home and could not be interviewed on
the subject. 1t is said the boy has
made repeated efforts to speak, with
out success. Ho answers all questions
by writing.