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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21
Cats and the Weather.

Cats have the reputation of being
Weather-Wise, an old notion which
mas given rise to a most extensive
lolk lore. 1t is almost universally be-
lIeved that good weather may be ex-
pected when the eat washes herself,
but bad when she licks her coat
against the grain, or washes her face
over her ear, or sits with her tail to-
the fire. AS, too, the cat is supposed
not only to have a good knowledge
OF the state of the weather, but GER
tain share in the management of it,
IL is considered by sailors to be most
unWise to provoke it. Hence they
90 not much like to see a cat on
board at all, and when one happens
to be more frisky than usual, they
have a popular saying that "the cat
has got a gale of wind in her tall"
a charm often reSOrted to for raising
storm is to throw cat overheard.
but according to Hungarien pro-
verb, as a cat does not die in water
are nicknamed by sailors "cats'-
paws" In the same way, also,
large furry on the water is "cat's-
skin ;" and, in some parts of England,
a popular name for the stormy north
west wind is the "cat's-nose."
Among other items of weather-lore
associated with the cat, there is
superstition in Germany that if it
rain when women have large wash
ing on hand, it is an infalible sign
that they have spite against them,
owing to their not having treated
these animals we'll. We may also
compare the Dutch idea that a rainy
wedding day results from the BRIDES
neglecting to feed her cat whereas,
in the valleys of the TyroI, girls who
are fond of cats are said always to-
marry early, perhaps, as Mrs. Busk
r1mark, "an evidence that house,
hold virtues are appreciated in them
by the men," Once more there is a
German belief that any one who,
during his Lifetime, may haye made
cats his enemies, is certain 10 be ac-
companied to the grave mid a storm
of wind and rain.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21
Report Of Superintendent of the Hot
Springs.

Gen. B. F. Kelley, superintendent
ofthe Hot Springs Ark. reservation,
has transmitted his annual rapport to
the Secretary Of the Interior. After
a brief financial statement, the report
states 81 500 free baths and 6,3l3 paid
baths were given at the Mud Hole
Bath Pool during the last fiscal year.
During the month of May, 1872, there
were 4, $40 baths given. The amount
collected for the paid baths has been
used to defray the expenses of main
tanning the baths. In the free pool
on the south side Of the mountain at
least one hundred baths we're taken
every day. After detailing the i'm
proyements made during the year,
Superintendent Kelley urges upon
the Secretary the necessity of giving
federal courts jurisdiction over the
reservation. The local magistrates,
he says, are controlled more or less by
the gamblers, fakirs and bummers,
who constitute large element of the
voting population. so that it is almost
impossible to convict this class of
trespassers upon the reservation.
Speaking of the recent sale of the
hundred lots at Hot Springs, the SUI
perintendent says they brought prices
largely in excess of the valuation
placed upon them by the commits
sion but, on account of the fact that
a combination was formed on the last
day of the sale to prevent fair auc-
tion sale, he feels constrained to rec
ommend that no further sales be made
at present. The town is rapidly inn
proving, and the remaining lots are
steadily increasing in value. The
report concludes with an earnest COM
mendation of the wisdom shown by
the government in retaining control
of the reservation. which, to use Su-
perintendent Kelley's words, "furn-
ishes the afflicted poor who come here
from all parts Of the country the bene-
FIT of these waters, without money
and without price,"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21

Professor Greener, the coloreH ora
tor of South Carolina and a Harvard
graduate, declared in a speech to a
Republican meeting in ChiIicoLhe,
Ohio, few nights ago, that the his
toricaI society formed by Senator
Wade Hampton and other ex-Con.
federates has for its ultimate object
the establishment, in the history of
this country. of the righteousness of
the Southern cause, and expunging
the war record, as well as the great
principles for which the North fought.
This, he claims, they will undertake
TO accomplish by geteing into power
through the cooperation of Northern
Democrats.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21
Feeling in Severed Limbs.

Ihe feet of Joshua West, who met
WITH that terrible accident on the rail
road few days ago, were taken by
MS wife to Fremont, N. H., for burial.
When the unfortunate man regained
cphsciousness at the hospital the
morning. following the loss of his
ii'nos he complained that his toes
pained him great deal; that they
seemed badly cramped, and he re-
quested that some one move them for
nam. AT that time the feet were tied
III bag and the hospital people did
hotknow where they were to be found.
IL seems incredible that the posi-
tlohor condition of a severed member
OF PERSONS body should affect in the
least the sensibilities of the owner
hut suffice 1t to say that the under
,..s-sstsr With whom the writer convers-s
ell atfirms that he personally knows of
numerous cases where persons who
have lost limbs declared they felt
pain from an awkward position
which the members were in. He
cited an instance of a man who lost
an arm last Fall. After being ampu.
tated it was sent to the undertaken
for burial. 1t was placed in box,
the back of the hand being down, re-
manning in this position for several
hours. The owner of the severed
memher during that time eXperienc-
ed pain in the arm, which grew 50
unhearable that at last he asked a
friend to go to the undertaker's and
see about the limb. This was at 5:45
in the afternoon. The friend was
busy and did not start off for half an
hour, and during that time the pain
ceased and the wounded man said he
need not 90. He went, however, and
found that the undertaken had lust
finished caring for the arm that it
had been placed in an easy and nat
ural position in the box. The time
when the arm was changed from the
awkward position to the latter coin
cided exactly with the time when the
owner had felt the pain leave him.
When the friend reported to the un-
fortunate man, he (the latter said he
knew just how the arm was placed,
that he could feel its position and
correctly described the same.
Another case cited by the under
taker was about man who had lost
an arm above the elbow. The men,
Yer was given to the undertaken and
buried. The man subsequently went
to Lawrence to live. About year
after the accident he paid the under
taker visit and told him his arm for
long time had panied him great
deal, that the fingers seemed cramped
and that he wanted to see the buried
member. Accordingly it was dug up
and examined, and, strange to say,
was found to have the fingers tightly
turned up towards the palm, as the
man had said they felt to him. The
fingers were Strengthened and the
arm consigned again to the ground
and no more trouble was experienced
from it,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21
A Corn Shucking Scene in Georgia

n OOru OuucKlng Scene IN Ge0rgia
From the Century.
The farmer who proposes to give
corn shucking selects a level spot
in his lot, conveniently near the crib
rakeS away all trash, and sweeps the
place clean with brush-broom.
The corn is then pulled off the stalks,
thrown into wagons, hauled to the
lot and thrown out on the spot select
ed, all i'll one pile. If it has been
previously "norated" through the
nelghborhOOd that there is to be
plenty to eat and to drink at the
corn-shucking, and ifthe night is aus
picl0us, there will certainly be a
crowd. Soon after dark the negroes
begln to come in, and before long the
place Will be alive with them-men,
women and children. After the
crowd has gathered and been moder.
ately warmed up, two "gin'r'ls" are
CHOSEN from among the most famous
corn shuckers on the ground, and
these proceed to divide the shuckers
INTO two parties, later comers report
ing TO one side or the other. so as to
Keep the force equally divided. The
next step, which is one of great i'm
portance, is to divide the compile.
TINS Is done by laying a fence rail on
the top of the corn pile, so that the
Neftlcle plane, passing through the
rall, will divide the pile into two
equal proportions. Laying the rail
Is OF great Importance, since upon
TINS depends the accuracy of the divi-
sion. 1t is accompanied with much ar
gument, not to say Wrangling. The
position OF the rail being determined,
the two generals mount the corn pile,
ana the work begins. The necessity
Tor the gin'r'ls to occupy the most
conspicuous position accessible, from
which to cheer their followers, is one
reason why they got on top of the
corn but there is another, equally
Important, which is to keep the rail
from being moved, it being no un-
common thing for one side to change
the position Of the rail, and thus
throw an undue portion of their work
upon their advefsaries. The position
OF gin'rl in a corn Shucker differs
from that Of a soldier, as the former
Is in greater danger than any of the
followers, for the chances are that,
should his side seem to be gaining,
one OF their opponets will knock the
leader off the corn-pile, and thus
cause IA momentary panic, which is
eagerly taken advantage of. This
proceeding, however, is considered
lalr only in extreme cases, and not
unfrequently lead to a general row.
If it is possible, imagine a negro man
standing upon pile of corn, holding
IN his hand an ear of corn, ana shout
ing the words of song below, and
you will nave pictured the "corn
gin'r'l." 1t is prime requisite that
he should be ready in his improvisa-
ti0ns and have good voice, so that
he may lead in the corn song. The
corn-song is almost always a song
with chorus, or, to use the language
of corn-shuckers, the "gin'r'Is give
out" and the shuckers "drOne."
These songs are kept up continuous
ly during the entire time the work is
going on, and though extremely
simple, yet when sang by fifty pairs
OF Iusty lungs there are few things
more stirring.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
PLAIN
TRUTHS

The blood is the foundation of
life, it circdlates through every part
Of the body, and unless it is pure
and rich, good health is impossible.
If disease has entered the system
the only sure and quick way to drive
it out is to purify and enrich the
blood.
These simple facts are well
known, and the highest medical
authorities agree that nothing but
iron will restore the blood to its
natural condition; and also that
all the iron preparations hitherto
made blacken the teeth, cause head
ache, and are otherwise injurious.
BROWNS Iron BITTERS will thor
oughly and quickly assimilate with
the blood, purifying and strengthen
ing it, and thus drive disease from
any part of the system, and it will
not blacken the teeth, cause head
ache or constipation, and Is posi-
lively net injurious.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21

A prominent Democrat in Wash
ton City the other day said he did
not want his party to have amajority
in the next House of Representatives,
"for," said he. "there will first be a
wrangle over the offices to be filled,
and then the Republicans will force
us into doing something that will cost
us the Presidential election in lSSl.N
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Saved his Child.
II N. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md.

IN. Eutaw St., Baltimore, Md.
Feb. II, 1880.
Gents Upon the rccortmenda-
tion of a friend / tried BRowN's
IRON BITTkRs as a tonic and re-
storative for my daughter, whom
| was thoroughly convinced was
wasting away with Consumption.
Having lost three daughters by the
terrible disease, under the care Of
eminent physicians, | was 10th to
believe that anything could arrest
the progress of the disease; but, to
fny great surprise, before my dattg
ter had taken one bottle of BRoWN's
Iron BITTERs, she began to mend
and now is quite restored to former
health. A fifth daughter began to
show signs Of Consumption, and
when the physician was consulted
he quickly said "Tonics were re-
quired:" and when informed that
the elder sister was taking BRowN's
IRON BITTERs, responded that is
a good tonic, take it.
ADoRAM PHHLrs,
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The LiberaIists.

A body of Infdels renouncing the
claims of Christianity, and, in truth,
of all religion, has just held meet
ing at St. Louis. Not satisfied with
the usual denunciations of the Chris
tian Church as the head quarters of
superstition, and invitations for the
world to become moral and lovely
withoutany religious restraints what
ever, they undertook the task of de-
stroying the Christian era, and of
adopting the year 1900 B. c. as the
starting point. This date they style
"the era of man." and in employing
it, they propose to substitute the let
ters "E. NJ" instead of"A. D." This
proposed change will doubtless be-
come general, about the time man.
kind shall determine to throw over
board all ordinary religious consider
ations and to adopt self-worship as
the highest form of religion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21

Owing to the weather the state of
Central Europe is in more melan-
choly condition than it has been for
many years. The whole of Northern
Italy is more or less under water, the
Simplon and Splugen are blocked by
the snow that has fallen. and the lat
ter lies foot deep in all the Swiss
cantons, excepting only those of Vaud
and Geneva. The cattle are lying
dead on the hills, the wine crop i'm
medlately north and south of the
Alps willhave no actual existence this
year, and what would have been the
winters hay is buried beneath the
snow.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-10-21

BROwN's Iron BITTERs effectua1.
y cures Dyspepsia, Indigestion and
Weakness, and renders the greatest
relief and benefit to persons suffering
from such wasting diseases as Com
sumption, Kidney Complaints, etc.
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vE1rCH & TowNsHEND, Attorneys.
Store Room for Rent.

The store room and w0reroom in THE RE-
PUBLICAN building Is now for rent.
This is one of the best stands in Oak
land, being near the depot, and Immediately
opposite and but about 200 yards from the
Oak kland Hotel. The room as 10 is now is large
enough TO contain $1,000 dollars worth OF
goods, but will enlarge If tenant desires.
J. A. HAYDEN,
Republican Office, Oakland Md.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-06-09

CRETE, NEB., May %.
This pleasant little city is situated in the
valley of the Big Blue, and is a fiourishing
place of about $500 inhabitants. The tim
Der along the lower banks of the Blue has
been cut away for two or three miles, and
the young growth is immense. The same
May be said of Crete itself, for it has not yet
reached its eleventh birthday, but has ar
rived at the dignity of full grown city,
minus only street cars and telephones. Not
withstanding the cold rains the country looks
well. Spring opened early and spring work
was quite generally finished before the rains
began. Although we have had several light
frosts, the prospect for fruit of all kinds is
fine. Like most other prairie countries their
principal crop is corn, small grains not do
ing as well as on timbered land, although
oats and barley are raised to some extept..
Our principal method of fencing Is with
hedge or barbed wire, and occasionally with
cornstalks. Cornstalk fences are made by
stretching stout cord or fine wire at top and
bottom and the stalks being cut to a .sngth
are woven i'm between. IL makes a unique
and quite durable fence, lasting foz two or
three years. M> w. l..
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q Sz~~,I.se'., @e'slsI
Two Doors West of Post Office, up stairs.
1416tf
IoraI Neparfmsnf.


Frank Taylor is stopping here few days.
See Sherman IL Avery's new advertisement.
The Tycoon has sold his house. and lot to
Riley Bangs.
F. NJ. Manning was in town on business
during the week.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jos. Kilbum have gone to
Worcester, Mass.
Matthews, the Stationer, has something
new to say this week.
Comrade Alb. Fem, of Allegan will crate
at mile lake reunion.
Bangor gets the marrow Gauge" for
$4,000 and the right of way.
Battle Greek enjoyed the luxury of snow
storm on the 31st day of May.
G.. w. McCon, of Lawrence, has fine
Young Wilkes colt, as black as coal.
AT the Schoolcraft fair, the free-for-all
purse was taken by Tom. Welchs George v.
Elvin Rowland is at home for a while.
The boys have a iay-off on telegraph building.
Ed. Melchor and wife, and Charley Mel
chor are visiting their mother, Mrs. Harriet
Melchor.
Geo. L. pratef had valuable mare ruined
few days since, by a kick from another
horse which broke one of her legs.
AT the last regular monthly meeting of the
Paw Paw Fire Department, A. j. Sabin and
Philip Lee were elected as members.
The South Haven Sentinel has just enter
ed upon it's 10th year. 1t is one of the bes'
local papers that comes to our Office. Sue
cess to you Capt.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-06-09

After one year of satisfactory service with
the Congregational church at Lawrence, Rev.
o. N. Hunt rendered his resignation for
more extended field of labor. Mr.. Hunt is
man of superior ability and sterling chris
tan gentleman, and the church is fortunate
indeed that secures his pastoral services He
leaves many warm friends among those who
have listened to his faithful teaching in Law
renee and vicinity.
j. M. RDLoN
EATON BRANCH,
HENRY MANNER,
Church Trustees.
The true northerner. [volume] (Paw Paw, Mich.) 1855-1920, 1882-06-09

The Undertaken of Holly, Orleans county,
N. Y, stated to me after he had opened the
Casket containing the remains of my mother,
after being transported from here, that the
Undertaken at Paw Paw, Mich. had pre-
pared them in the most skillful and approved
manner; that they were in a perfect state of
preservation, and everything in as good con-
dition as though the work had just been
performed. That of all the numerous bodies
received in charge by him, he never saw one
where every requisite had been moro faith
fully attended to. Mrs. +. G. THOMAS.
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GO WEST! GO WEST!

For sale at q bargain, In cash or in ex-
change for good renl estate in Van Buren,
county, 160 acres OF choice prairie land, one
mile from the village of Malcolm, railroad
station on the B. y M. II. r., and only
ten miles from Lincoln, the Capital of Neb.,
a rapidly growing city of 10000 inhabitants
At Lincoln is located, in addition to the
State Capitol, the State University, Agricul-
tural College, State Prison and Insane Asy-
lum. Enquire of A. ~. HEBRON,
141Stf At Probate Office in Paw Paw.
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MRS. HOPKINS, MILLINER.

Mrs. Rhoda Hopkins, Main ST., first door
east of Court House, is the place for Millinery
and Fancy Goods in Paw Paw. The best and
latest style of hats always on hand in large
supply, to suit all tastes and prices.
The proprietor, having had experience in
this business, always superintends her work,
and guarantees full satisfaction. 1411m3
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LADIES' HAIR-DRESSING ROOMS 1!

Mrs. L. A. Roberts is now prepared to
Shampoo or Dress Ladies' Hair in latest
styles. She also manufactures Saratoga
Waves and Switches. Hair combings rooted
and made into Waves and Switches in finest
style. All work warranted. Genuine Hair
Nets for sale.
Rooms over l.. II. Roberts barber shop, in
the Granger block, Paw Paw. 1372n
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RIOOMINGDALE MILLS.

/ desire to announce to the public that
have purchased the Bloomingdale FIGURING
Mill. Will pay cash for wheat, corn and
oats, and am prepared to do all kinds of
custom work. Entire satisfaction guaranteed
in every respect. Mill will be open from
o'clock a. N. until o'clock p. IN. l desire
the public patronage and will try to deserve
it. Give me call. 1413m3*
&. Il. SMITH.
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Paw Paw, Mich.
FLOUR! FLOUR! FLOUR!

James ID. Wick has rented the Phoenix
Mill and is prepared to do the best custom
work in the milling line, in the county. All
kinds of flour and mill feed furnished on
short notice. Mr.. Wick is practical miller
and operates his mill himself. All orders
promptly filled and delivered without extra
charge within the village limits. Give him a
call and satisfaction is guaranteed. 1363tf
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Will you please step in at No. IL Kalama-
zoo st. and examine my Library Lamps of
all the different patterns. Ebony and Gold,
all Gold with Autumn Leaves Shades and
Plain. L. G.. BUTLER.
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ALMENA MILLS |!

Farmers, please take notice. Having taken
the Almena Mills, and repaired them for Gus
tom Work, am now ready to see and serve
all it's old customers, guaranteeing dispatch
and satisfaction in all respects.
Give me a call.
4370tf Nj. L. MINER.
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Local and Business Notices

Mrs. II. Town, Fashionable Dress-Maker.
Cutting done in superior manner by the
Tailor System. Does all kinds of Dress
Making. All work done satisfactorily.
Farm produce taken in exchange for work.
Rooms, Geo. Ocobock residence. 1897
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HORSE TRAINING.

Having had several years experience in
handling colts, am prepared to train colts
to be driven either single or double. Ugly
and vicious horses made kind.
WILDER BABCOCK.
Paw Paw Mich 1402tf
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DIR. A. b. SPINNEY OF DETROIT,

Sealed proposals for the sutlership for the
Grand Army Encampment at mile lake,
June 10Th and 10th, 1882, will be received by
the undersigned, up to noon of June 10th.
The award will be for the sutlership of the
entire grounds. j. q. TODD, Col.
NJ. II. HOGMIRE. q. NJ.
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FOR SALE CHEAP.

farm of so acres with good buildings
within - miles of Paw Paw. 26 acres
with buildings will be sold separately if de-
sired. o-1445*
For particulars call on
R.O. BEEBE, Paw Paw, Mich.
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THos. KIRK, DRUGGIST says: Rinehart's
Worm Lozenges give better satisfaction than
all others.
For sale by Duncombe, Stearns q Co.
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FARM FOR SALE.

Eighty acres of land-sixty-five improved
good dwelling house, barn, orchard, ETC.,
three miles southwest of Decatur. For
price, TERMS ETC., apply to &. L. Chappell,
Jeweler, Paw Paw.
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AUCTION, AUCTION,

To al parties wishing the services OF an
Auctoneer. / am prepared to make Farm
Sales at reasonable rates J338tf
III. W. MoCABE Paw Paw, Mich.
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SEWING MACHINES FOR SALE.

/ have four sewing machines, two of them
Singers, which will sell at a bargain.
1415tf CEIAS. STEVENS,
With Sherman 81 Avery.
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WANTED 5000 CORDS

w AN
Stave and Heading Bolts. Call at Paw Paw
Stave Factory near Depot for further par
ticulars. 1894
G.. G.. NASH.
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FOR SALE CHEAP

Agood second hand Lumber Wagon for
sale Cheap. Enquire of VIM. II. F1LLEY,
Paw Paw, Mich.
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FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.

At my residence three miles south of Paw
Paw, Two Cows, One Horse and Double
Buggy. Address
+. N. DOUGLASS, Paw Paw, MICH.
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DIR. Faust's German Cure for Neuralgia
and Headache.