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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
NUMBER 7.
Origin of Bangs.

wonder how many of my lady
readers know the origin of the bang.
l will give it below; it is another
strong argument in favor of evolu-
ton.
Exactly when the bang came into
Europe is matter of doubt. some
placing its advent in the latter days
OF the Roman empire, while others
insist that it was brought from the
east by the crusaders but whenever
II came, 1t found that the front hair
of the European ladies was as intrac-
table as their temper. and so the hair
dressers, being unable either to curl
or to friszle, the saucer-bang, stiff,
straight, soaped and plastered down
as hideous as nightmare, was final
ly evolved. This being settled, there
remains only the concluding inquiry,
whence came the fret bang 2 The
most formidable of the animal king
dom, is the much dreaded gorilla.
This beast, among other attractions,
carries head of short, bristIy hair,
and one of the animals preparations
for battle is to pass the paw rapidly
down the crown of the head to the
eyes, thus bringing the front hair
straight out and giving an aspect of
ferocity that never fails to inspire the
utmost terror. So well understood is
this gesture that among the gorilla's
fellow-cOuntrymen it is the signal for
an instantaneous and headIong scam
per from the spot. and as the female
gorilla in defence of her young is
even worse than the male, certain
African dialects have an expression,
"a female gorilla with her front hair
down." to indicate the extremity of
ferocious bearing.
In time it came to pass that when
African ladies were abused by their
husbands they adOped the same ges-
ture, and, so far as the hair was con-
cerned, with the same result. Then
certain wives, to Indicate their read
inesS for battle at all sasOns, took to
wearing their hair drawn over their
foreheads, and the fashion rapidly
spread to young ladies, who wore
their hair in this style as insinuating
their resolve meyer to submit to mat
rimOnial tyranny. The idea spread
and the bang fiourishes alike in Afri-
can deserts, on the banks of the Gam
ges, of the Thames and the Mississip.
pi. Thus does scientific research
shed light on social topics, and even
Ire monstrosities of female costume
are shown to have their origin in in
telligent action; for nothing is more
reasonable than that as one animal
taught man how to build his house
and another how to catche his dinner,
| his wife from third should learn
how to dress her hair.-Ati0Hta Con-
StitutiOn.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
Interesting Experiences.

Hiram Cameron, Furniture Dealer
of Columbus, Ga, tells his expert
ence, thus: "For three years have
tried every remedy on the market for
Stomach and Kidney Disorders, but
got no relief. until l used Electric
BitteIs. Took five bottles and am
now cured, and think Electric Bit
ters the Best Blood Purifier in the
world."- Major A. B. Reed, of West
Liberty, KY, used Electric Bitters
for an old standing Kidney affection
and says: Nothing has ever done
me so much good as Electric Bit
ters." Sold at fifty cents bottle by
VIM. Nydegger.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
NEw ADVERTISEMENTS.

psmTTH Send six cents for Hostage
f9sEIf and receive treC. n costly box
n FDBEH of goods which will heap You
IA / EkEsE.to more money right away
than anything else in this world. All of
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road to fortune opens before the workers, 0b-
solutely sure. At once address, TRUE Il Co.,
Augusta Maine.
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BLACKSMITHING.

am prepared to doall kinds Of blacksmith
ing Farmers work n specially. Prices as
low rs can be had for first class work. shop
near browning House,"
MA DAVID LITTLE.
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EnnFY gsSshs in presents given away Send
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NFERkF sEsps mail you will get recu pack
HEGE, NG age @ ROOuS of large value
ilitt will start you in v ok that will at once
bring you in money faster than anything
else in America. All about the S200OW in
presents with each box. Agents wanted every
where. Of either Sex. of all ages, Tor all the
time, Or spare time only, to work for us at
their own homes. Fortunes Tor all workers
absolutely assured. Don't delay. IL. HAL
LETT Il 60. Portland, Maine.
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JOHN n. WOLF,
CARPENTER AND BUILDER,

EAST END OAK STREET. OAKLAND.
Furnltur repaired VIII also take orders
for new fuuiture. Rustic work on hnud and
manufactured to order. Give him a call
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

When the idea Of pleasure strikes
your Imagination, make the just c0m-
puiati0n between the duration of the
pleasure and that Of the repentance
that is likely to follow it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

fTUV n for working people. Send 10 cents
UGt III postage, and we Will mail you free.
m Ill n roval. valuable sample box Of
IL u III goods hat will put you in the way
of MAXI NOR" money III n cw days than
you cv'' Thought posi- 10 Mt any business.
Capin not required You can live ~ home
All OF both sexes, ofalt ages. grundly Success
full 80 cents to - easily carilcd every even
ing. That all who want may test the business
we ke this unparai ileled offeI. To All who
are ~ well satisfied we will send 81 to pay
tnr tho trouble of whiting us. Full particulars
dirci1 inns. etr. sent free. Immense pay ah-
suiut, ~ sure for all who start at once. Don't
delay. Address STINsoN & Co.. Portland,
Maine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
FOR g. ALE,
TRACTS G MILITARY LOTS.

The subscriber offers for sale the following
lands in Garrett county:
"Bank Property" 1875 acres on Back bone
Mountain, near West Virginia line. There is
on this tract good Poplar. White and Red
Oak, chestnut, Birch and Sugar Timber. and
the land when cleared, will max good farms.
"Friedland,' l75 acres, near Accident part
improved.
A fine building site near Fort Pendleton,
lot containing two acres.
Also the following Military Lots, contain
ing ~ acres each:
Lots Nos 4O3l and 1892. With the well known
Boiling Spring. twomiles south of Deer Pau,
with which IL is connected by good road.
l.ot No. 1914, on b. e Ohio Il. r., East OF
Wilson's store.
Lots Nos 36i, 30G. 3Gi and 3G5, near Ben
Davis.
Lot No 800. West of Garrett Moons.
Lots Nos. 81 and 377, West of Qatel Hugh
Co )pers.
Lot No. 3SS. East Of latel Elisha Harvey's.
Lot No 1852. n ear West Virginia line.
WILLIAM |. BROWN,
Box Al, Oakland, Nd.
Sept. 5th lSS5.-ly
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
NO. 4.
THE "WOODLAND FARM"

situated on the road leading from Oakland to
Accident. two miles from Oakland, contain
ing % acres, well fenced and cultivated. I'm
proved by lar. e tirSt-claSS mansion house.
suitable for n summer resort. The tarm would
suit for first-class market garden or general
farming.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

It is good to be early at our devo-
tions. The morning is as good
friend to the graces as it is to the
muses..
The Waco daily examiner. [volume] (Waco, Tex.) 187?-1888, 1886-05-23

Zines. line on Hrt studies rNgI
brought to Na.O,st T.. l.7m4th'
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
Political Notes.

1t is announced positively that Hon Steven
son Archer is a candidate for State Treasurer,
1t is said that he will have besides Hartford,
the support of the delegations fiom Carroll
and Cecil counties.
The Baltimore police commissionerships are
likely to cause a severe struggle. 1t is stated
that the city delegation is in favor of a re-
organization of the board, placing the mayor
of Baltimore at its head, with three other
members elected by the Legislature. This
it is believed, would give an entirely new
board There is said to be disposition on
the part of the county m embers in the Legis-
lature to defer to the wishes of the delegates
from Baltimore city in matter which seems
to appertain exclusively to the city.
The commission of Col. E. II. Webster,
Collector OF the port of Baltimore, will expire
on the 9th Of February. Other important
federal places for Maryland will also bevacant
early in the same month, so that in very
short time the President will be compelled
TO make the appointments.
Commissioner Sparks, of the Land Office,
is after the railroads with sharp stick. 1t
is estimated that they have illegal possession
of $100,000,000 of the public lands, and his
object is to make them come to settlement
with the United States government and dis.
gorge the valuable lands they have unlaw.
fully appropriated.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
The Growth Of Practical Temperance.

The Baltimore Sum- in an article on the
growth of practical temperance in this coun-
try shows from the figures presented in the
report of the bureau of statistics that the
operation of natural causes is fast making us
temperate people. In 1910 the consump-
ton of distilled spirits was over q gallons
per annum for each man, woman and child
in this country, while in 1885, with popu-
lation more than three times as great, the
consumption of distilled spirits is but little
over II gallons to each man, woman and
child The American citizen ofto-day drinks
it would appear, less than half the whiskey
and brandy his grandfather consumed or if
half our population drink as much as their
progenitors, the other half has quit drinking
distilled spirits altogether. The truth pro-
badly lies between these two cases. Domes-
tic and foreign wines, beers and ales have
taken the place Of the dram so dear and fatal
to the past generation, and for the l. gallons
ofwhiskey or brandy, adds the Sun, have been
substituted liz gallons of beer and Wine
The result, it would seem, has been n bene-
fetal one, although wine and beer drinking
is by no means to be regarded as devoid OF
danger from abuse. But, certainly, in the
cities where the use is more common, it
would appear that sobriety is to-day more
general than ever before during the present
century.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
acknowledgements.

One of the handsomest calendars we have re-
ceived this year is from Mr.W. fl. Butler, litho-
grapher, printer and publisher, tbs, III and TO
street, Philadelphia. The design is elaborate
and beautiful, the colors being exquisitely ar
ranged. 1t is an admirable specimen of the
photographic art, for which we tender our
thanks.
We have received from Messrs. K. W. Hart
nett u Bros, dealers in printing materials, SO
and "a North Sixth street, Philadelphia their
10Th Century Almanac, being q complete calen-
dar from 1900 to 1900, with the principal events
in each expired year. 1t may, without impro-
priety, be termed novel and useful little book.
1t will be found of especial value TO the legal
fraternity, who frequently find it necessary to
refer to long past dates. Indeed, its uses are
manifold.
We have received copy of the Philadelphia
Times Almanac, very useful publication. 1t
contains the astronomical phenomena in full
and great variety of information, particularly
offs political character, not easily accessible in
any other way. Tie Times is what it claims TO
be, an independent, not neutral journal. 1t is
always readable, and it says its say with refresh
ing frankness, cearness and force. 1t is one of
the most influential journals in the country.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
FROM FORK.
Filling Ice IHOuses-Case of POisonin p
Addition To Carriage SHOPS. &C

Winter with its icy fingers and chilly breath .
has given cheerful face to those who have ice
houses to fill. This work has been going on cotl-
stantly the past few days. Sleighing has btsn
excellent, but the warm weather of Sunday will
serve 10 hasten its departure. Upsets and FROST
ed ears are the order of the day, owing TO the
drifted condition of the roads and the extreme
cold.
A singular case of poisoning has occurred near
here. MIR. lbert Foard was hauling wood, a few
days ago, and in the evening complained of an
itching sensation in his face and hands, which
was followed by eruption and swelling. 1t is sup
posed that he had been handling something of a
poisonous nature, and in wiping the preparation
from his face it was conveyed in that way. 1t
was feared eryspelas would set in, but at present
he is able to be out
Messrs. Arthur q Burton, propr!etors of Acme
Hall Carriage Shops" have finished an addition
to their shops of % by 81 feet which will be used
as paint room and repository, with harness maker
on the third floor. The above firm employ none
but good mechanics and their work is first class
AS DR.. James Gorsuch was turning the corner
at Fork, few days since, the sleigh capsized and
the horse started and ran until he was caught
near kingsville.
The Fourth Quarterly Meeting for this Circuit
will be held at Fork on the 3lst of January. The
Presiding Elder will be present at night.
Miss Emma Cronin, of Aberdeen, is visiting her
sister, Mrs. E. II. Bradford.
Miss Marion Dickerson, of Baltimore. is at Dr.
j. F. II. Gorsuch's. WSG,
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
a PLEASANT WEDDING.

In response to the neat and tasteful cards of
Mr.. and Mrs. Ross Bond about sixty OF their
friends from York, Baltimore and Hartford coun-
ties assembled In their parlors, to witness the
James L Almony. The nuptial knot was tied by
the Rev. G. l.. Cuddy, OF West Hartford Circuit
The bride was attired in a cream colored cash
mere, handsomely trimmed with lace The
groom wore the conventional suit of black. After
the ceremony the entire company was invited TO
the dining hail. where a sumptuous repast was
served. Several hours Were spent in social en-
joyment. Miss Ida Mcdonald by her skillfully-
rendered music, contributed much to the pleas-
ure of the company Again were all summoned
to the dining hall, where confectionery, fruit
lemonade and cake were freely served The
presents were numerous, handsome, and some
valuable. At late hour the company dspeIs n
having spent a delightful evening.
On the following evening, Mr.. Harrison Almo-
ny, father of the groom, who resides near Shaws-
vile, gave q reception to the Dewly- married pair
Many of their friends and relations were present
bountiful supply of fruit, confectionery and
other delicacies was freely served. AT IL late
hour the company dispersed, all agreeing that
weddings are source of much enjoyment.
CTrrC
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
Local Option in Cecil.

A convention was held in Elkton on Tues
Cay, to devise means for the amendment and
enforcement of the local option law
Resolutions were adopted declaring that
the present local option law has failed to pro.
duce the effect expected by its friends, and as
the only safety to the community is to be
found in total prohibition, they recommend
ed that the clause permitting the sale ofcider
be repealed, and that instead ofthe penalty
being fine of $50 to $500, or 80 days i'm
prisonment, or both, in the discretion of the
court, it be changed in the matter of i'm
prisonment to six months in the House of
Correction for the first offence, and one year
in the House of Correction for the second.
The report in the SIN adds:
MIR. John L. Wilson said the present law was
as great failure as any on the statute books
The youth are corrupted and liquor sold on
public highways Rev f. X. Miller arose to
speak, and said he could not conscientiously
sign the call for the convention. He was inter
rupted by j. l.. Cation, who thought if this
was SO the gentleman should not be allowed to
talk. Patrick Reedy said Mr.. Miller was not in
sympathy with the cause.
Mr.. Miller said he was sorry that gag law pre-
vailed in the convention. VIM. T. Hammond
contradicted Wilson, and said what he said was
not true, and he knew it, Much confusion pre-
vailed for several minutes, Mr.. Wilson strug-
Cling vainly to be heard. A committee of one or
more from each district was appointed to draft
law containing the amendment, and take it to
the Legislature.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22

"A practical joker has come to grief in
Baltimore county. One VIM. NJ. Tobin made
bet with John Hause that he (Hause) would
be arrested that day for the larceny of the
horse and wagon he was then driving. Tobin
then telegraphed to constable to arrest
Hause, describing the horse and wagon, say
ing they had been stolen, and Offering $50
reward for the apprehension of Hausc and
the recovery of the property. The joke
worked very well so far. Hause being arrest
ed, Tobin explained that it was only joke
and he was released. The joker's troubles
then began. The constable demanded the
$50 reward which Tobin had promised, but
the latter refused to pay. The constable
brought suit and Justice Storm gave iudg-
ment in favor of the constable. Tobn ap-
pealed the case to court, where Judge Yelott
affirmed the Justices decision Mr.. Tobin's
Nn will cost him altogether just $740S. A
ms0 ought to get a good deal of fun now-a-
uaystor that amount of money.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
New Receivers for the Maryland Cen
traI

The Maryland Central Railroad on Tues
day virtually passed under the control of the
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company by
tie appointment of Messrs. Samuel Spencer,
Vice President of the Baltimore and Ohio,
and VIM Gilmor, Vice President ofthe Mary
land Central, as receivers, in place of Mr.. ].
q. Wrenshall. The latter, who was appoint
ed by the Circuit Court for Baltimore county
ON the gath Of October, 1884, filed bis report
OF his management of the Maryland Central
Railroad since his appointment, and asked
the court to relieve him from the receiver
ship. The court after full examination of
the report finally ratified the same and re-.
luctantly consented to relieve him. Mr..
WrenschalPs report shows the condition of
the road and rolling stock at the time he took
possession of it, and its present improved
condition 1t is set forth that he had paid
out of the revenues of the road over $25, 900
of debts contracted before his appointment,
and $4,000 for expenses incurred by the flood
of August last, besides large amount ex-
pended on the road bed and rolling stock.
The court thereupon appointed Messrs
Gilmor and Spencer receivers on the petit
ton of Robert Garrett IL Sons, w. W.
Spence, Geo. s. Brown & Sons, and other
bondholders. The new receivers filed their
bond, and on Wednesday entered On the dis
charge of their duties. Mr.. r. r. Boarman
was the attorney for the receiver and
the railroad company, and ex,Judge Robert
Gilmor attorney for the bondholders.
1t is not certain that any immediate change
will be made in the road, but we have no
doubt every effort will be made to run it in
the most efficient and economical manner.
Before the Baltimore and Ohio Company
could assume ownership the road would have
to be sold. The bondholders, in order to Sc
| cure themselves, would be compelled to buy
it. No doubt any of them would be very
willing to have their investments ia the
Maryland Central secured by the Baltimore
and Ohio Company. Nothing positive can
be said with reference to the future manage
ment of our little narrow gauge rairoad-
Whatever projects the Baltimore and Ohio
may have in connection with it they keep to
themselves.
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
FREDERICK w. BAKER, Editor.
b Ell AIR, M d.
Unhappy Ireland.

The bright hopes which were felt a few
weeks ago that the British government was
about to grant Ireland the long-desired boon
of home-rule appear to have been dissipated,
A reaction has taken place in England against
the proposed liberal policy towards Ireland.
The changed sentiment of England has
aroused q feeling of resentment in Ireland
and a turbulent state of affairs seems to be
imminent. The British government is ap-
parently preparing for trouble, since it is stat
ed that the chief management of affairs in Ire.
land will be given to General Woseley, who
is soldier rather than a statesman. This
would seem to mean that the Irish are to be
depressed by sword and cannon instead of
being granted peaceably the rights and privi-
leges to which they believe themselves enti-
tied at the hands of the British government.
The condition of affairs in that unfortunate
island are anything but cheering The Balti-
more Sun gives the following gloomy picture
of them:
Crops were good in Ireland during the past
year, but the prices of agricultural products
have been phenomenally low The long contina-
ance of uncertainty as to the future of the coun-
try has paralyzed industry. Business is at a
standstll. The payment of rents has almost
ceased. An estate is mentioned with rent-rol
formerly $4,000 year, on which at the last
pay day but $40 was received. The refusal of
landlords under the circumstances to spend
money on their estates has not improved the
situation. The demands of tenants for abate-
ments of from 20 to so per cent. of rents already
cut down by the land commission 90 per cent.
having been in many cases refused, no rent at
all has been paid on many estates, with the re-
suit of hundreds of evictions daily and much
suffering. movement which will further COM
plicate the situation is said to be on foot for an
organized and general strike wherever the
National League has the upper hand. In some
localities, by reason of the general stagnation
and consequent want of employment, the labor
ing classes have the poor choice of the work
house or starvation. This state of things is of
course Incompatible with the continuance of
social quiet Already there have been signif-
cant instances of violence, which may be ex-
pected to multiply during the present winter
AS the men of Ulster are said to be preparing
for state of conflict, there are not wanting
predictions of war in Ireland within the next
few months
The aegis & intelligencer. [volume] (Bel Air, Md.) 1864-1923, 1886-01-22
LETTER FROM RUSH RIVER NECK.
Snow Drifts and observation-disclosures
Shore SNld-Ehe Dog LAW. sGn

Travel in the Neck has been very difficult in
consequence OF the snow-drifts. but our efficient
road mender, Mr. III. A. Raymond, has done mGch
to improve travelling. Hiring crew of men he
opened his section of the road by shoyeling the
snow out of the middle of the road, to a width of
pleasant and comfortable. MIR. Raymond dug
through drifts five feet deep, and threw the snow
up on each side, until it is now eight or ten feet
high. Ii we had more supervisors like him we
would have better roads.
Slcighing is much INDUCED in by the young
folks who enjoy moonlight upset about AS
much as they do seighing. A runaway and a
broken cutter once in while are reported. Last
Monday evening noticed huge sled with n
The sled was laden to its utmost capacity with
ladies and gentlemen of the Neck ana they were
having jolly time. The team was managed nv
one of our expert drivers.
Mr.. A. IL. Nelson, who owns the Locust Point
Farm, has sold his ducking shore to MIR. G. w
Wild, OF Red Bank, N. j., for 50, 100. The shore
has about Il nile of water front and would meas
ure about an acre of land.
Mr.. Charles Nelson has removed from Drew's
Enlargement farm to his own place.
1t was Mrs. Daniel Gallup who had pneumonia,
not Mr.. Gallup. | am glad to be able to state
that she is now cOnvaleScent.
Miss Margaret StOckham, who was gOrud by n
vicious bull, is able to be out seigh-riding.
would ask our delegates to the Legislature if
the dog law will include the superannuated dogs
some of which have been so faithful in keeping
like TO pay dollar for these venerable CANNES
nor would we like to see them killed
w. us challenge for a fox hum will doubtless
be accepted when the spring opens or the wealth
er will permit. He will also have chance to srT
his fast horse. jim SANK