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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
A SNAKE-SKIN BELT.
Tho Strange Freak of IA Fashionable Youn
Lady.

The Strange Freak of a Fashionable Young
Lady.
Occasionally one meets with a fernin.
inc character lacking in the tenderness
that poets have declared to be the basis
smiling-mOuthed blonde, who is q favor
lite in fashionable society, rather
shocked d group OF friends by an ex-
hibition of ltSoloodedneSs that proved
her gentle manners and ingenious fas-
cination to be mere mask for heart
that was almost abnOrmally cruel. 1t
had been noticed that the girl wore a
unique belt composed of the skin of a
rattlesnake mounted i'll handsomely
wrought gold.
''Yes," she said, 'that is my favorite
belt, though | have others handsomer
and more costly. This one, however,
has its story. and always like all my
possessions to have stories. Then you
are reminded of someone or something
every time you look at them"
She was instantly pressed to tell the
story of the belt.
go. we'll you all know it." she said
cit was that sad affair in Florida, two
years ago"
Everybody knew instantly what affair
the girl referred to, and there was a
pause after she had spoken.
81 was walking through the long
grass. You know began the girl again.
''ard n negro boy, Jack, was with me.
Al of a sudden he uttered little cry,
and heard a funny little buzzing sound
down close at our feet 7 lowered my
eyes, and there waS-oh, a fearful snake.
Jack whirlcd a stick through the air,
and its great thick end struck the
snakes head. 1t lay squirming, and
Jack beat it like Il mailman. Then he
grew calmer. and told me that he had
been bitten, so | ran to the house as fast
as I could. Just as soon as | could
make people understand Il lot of us
started back, We found the poor boy
lying in the grass suffering terrible ag-
ony. Two of the men lifted him up and
brought him home, but nothing could
be done. lie died that night"
There was long silence. No one
was going to ask any more questions,
and at last the girl became impatient.
Her listeners. it seemed to her. had al
lowed their interest to flag. and her
story had failed in its intended climax.
At last she was compelled to finish it in
a prosy, undramatic way.
This belt was made from the snake
that bit poor Jack" said she. And She
wondered why every one that heard her
looked Mortified. Press
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Clicked Off.

He was reading newspaper in
Michigan avenue car. After awhile he
folded it up and said to the man on his
left:
do you think the principles of gravi-
tation will ever be overcome SO as to
enable any sort of machine to fy?"
mo, sir!'' was the brusque answer.
"But why not?"
mo need of it,
"Do you understand the laws Of
gravity?"
81 do, sir. Plainest thing in the
world, sir. All a street-car nuisance
has to do is to go out on the platform
and step out into space. Gravity will
land him on the earth. Try it, sir
try it."
The inquiring man looked at him
with sorrow expressed on every line of
his face, and then turned away and took
a seat at the other end of the car.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Ptomaines and Leucopaines

Leucomaines are poisOns naturally
found in the body. The product OF ac-
tivity is death. Every action cf the
brain makes leucomaines. Every
thought, no matter how beautiful, is
accomplished by the death of tissue.
So with the activities of the muscle and
with all other vital activities. These
processes go on so rapidly that five
great excretory organs are necessary to
eliminate these poisons from the body
the lungs, liver, kidneys, skin and
bowels. An animal soon dies from the
accumulation of poisons generated
within its own body if any one of these
organs is clogged or cut off from its
usefulness Ptomaines are formed by
germs of poisonous vegetable growth
from foreign matters taken into the
body and are much more deadly in
character than leucomaincs.-Dr. j. Z.
KELLOGG
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
NEW HOME GOWNS.
Artistic and Charming Dresses for House
Wear.


Wear.
The wool chiffon or crepe at one dol
lar makes very becoming and simple
dresses for drcSSy home wear and small
evening receptions. Five yards and
half will make the round skirt. slightly
draped over the hips and the low bodice,
which is caught up on each shoulder
with IA butterfly bow of ribbon, then
falls in loose folds caught to the close
fitting lining here and there to shape it
to the slight point back and front The
yoke and high-shouldered sleeves are
of brocade, silk chiffon or crepe de
chine, and the effect of the low bodice
over the second material reminds one
of an apron; hence the name of pima
fore dress. A ribbon is folded around
the edge of the basque and may end as
a sash bow in the back, short bow on
the side, or rOSetteS back and front. A
more elaborate trimming consists of
gilt or silver galloon around the low bod
ice and the waist, ending in taSscl-tipped
ends in front. Coat basqueS of brocade
are worn with silk, lace and Henrietta
ohiGS lOI uICSSS lIOLlC uHC' I-HGlIC
dresses of black brocade, or sill-warp
Henrietta, are rendered youthful by
cutting them low in the neck for yoke
and full sleeves of colored or brOcaded
surah or crepe at one dollar and twenty
five cents to one dollar and Scvcnty-fve
cents yard, but two and Il quarter
yards will do. A really charming gown
is of gray cashmere, at seventy-tive
cents. made with plain, round skirt,
bordered with four-inch band of vel
vet headed with inch-wide silver gal
loon. The bodice is almost round and
double breasted, fastening with five
silver frogs in place of buttons, and
leaving slightly Vshapcd neck, which
has small, tiaring collar of the velvet
edged with the galloon. The sleeves
fasten up the outside to the elbows
with the trimming of frogs, and Il shaped
belt all round the waist is fastened on
the left with one leaf or frog. Seven
wards of cashmere, twelve frogs at
thirty-fve cents, one and One-eighth
yard of velvet at one dollar and twenty
five cents, and four and half yards of
silver gallOon. at forty cents, make the
gown, besides Innings, or thirteen dol
lars and ninety cents in ell. If buttons
are used in place of frogs the expense
will be lessened fully two dollars and
fifty cents.-Ladies' Home Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
MINING DISASTERS.
Unforeseen Conditions Which Cause Death
and Destruction.

a life insurance journal recently
called attention to the curious fact that
the perils of the sea have been diminished
onc-half by the progress of science dur
ing the last ninety years, while the
death rate from mining accidents has
remained nearly the same. That con-
trast is partly explained by the sug-
gestive circumstances that many of the
worst mining disasters were due to con
tingcncies which even experts failed to
forcsee and which often could not have
been avcrted by any precautions of
science. A case in point is the episode
of GAINESVILLE, Pa, where the drill of Il
miner tapped an unknown reservoir
which in five minutes flooded the pit
with so, 900 eighty thousand) gallons of
water, thus causing the death of eighteen
men and boys. During the preceding
week the Mammoth Mine, " of the same
state, became the grave of 107 men, who
for years had worked the same colliery
in safety, daily tests having failed to
discover a trace of ''firc-damp," the ex-
plosive gas which, after all, caused the
portentous disaster. On the very morn
ing of the catastrophe fire boss had
visited every gallery of the mine, and
proved his confidence in the result of his
investigation by re-entering the pit an
hour before the explosion. The propri-
etors of the meme had furnished all their
employees with "safety-lamps," but the
miners themselves preferred open lights
to a contrivance much less effective for
acknowledgements, and, indeed, by no
means infalliblc in the quality of an
alarm signal. The presence of tire-damp
causes the flame to burn with peculiar
blue light, but the trouble is that a
miner is too busy to watch his lamp all
the time, and in less than two minutes
the incandescence of the protecting wire
may cause an explosion. The Voice.
Why They Could Not Begin.
Amy lat the football groundsl -Why
don't they begin to play?
Dolley-The surgeons haven't arrived
yet-Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Little Boy - Mamma, may give
what's in my savings-bank to that beg.
gar man?
Mamma-You dear, sweet little
cherub! Do you want to give away all
of that money your uncle gave your
There was over a dollar.
Il spent some of it, mamma"
"Did you? How much is there left?
There's twenty-fve-cent piece left,
but tn candy man said it was bad
n. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
In Accordance with Precedents.

Mr.. Chugwater during slight inter.
mission in certain MISUNDERSTANDING,
if l were dead would you pay the Gus
tomary honors to my memory?
Mrs. Chugwater-I suppose / would.
What of it?
Nothing, only if you keep this up an
other hour and half you'll talk me to
death. l wish you would close your
mouth now as mark of respect. Chi
cago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
She Annrnciatnd the GIFT.

He certainly wasn't handsome, but he
aad lovely heart. He bought his
adored one a birthday present of a pug
that broke down all the usual standards
Of ugliness and set up one of its own.
The gift went right to the affections of
the gushing maiden, 'Oh, thank you,
Ned, thank you," she warbled. ats
just like you" she warbled. Its just
ike you, so it is. "-Glasgow Citizen.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
a Good Excuse.

Biddy-There's a couple O. ladies
called, Missus DeVere.
Mrs. De Vere-Oh, dear, I can't see
any one now. Excuse me, Biddy. Tell
them I'm asleep.
Biddy-Missus De We're presents her
compliments, an seq she's very sorry
but she's asleep.-Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
lie Was Not Lonely.

Stranger-Have you always lived in
this place, my little man?
Boy (respectfully)-Yes, sir.
Stranger (pityingly)-It must be very
dismal here.
Boy (cheerfully)-Oh, no, sirl have
lots of fun with the guys who come
along nearly every day and ask foolish
observation-disclosures Days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
A Short History of Boston.

A New Yorker recently delivered his
conviction to this effect: Boston was
the first solid bit of ground in the uni
verse. The more intelligent and highly
organized animals of the miocenc and
pliocene periods lived in Boston. Here
the pteroductyl unused over the past and
the megatherium pondered over the
future. The first man was a Boston
man. He was developed from spores
out of Boston mud He took out
patent for himself, SO that he could not
be initiated. Boston was vaguely known
to the Greeks. 1t is the real site of
the tabled Atlantis. Moses would have
got to Boston had not the Israelites
been so stupid and obstinate. King
Solomon always had an aspiration to
get TO Boston. Plato died longing to
visit the neighboring groves of Concord
and hold sweet communion with the
Concordians. Calico involuntarily
turned the first telescope in the direc-
ton of Boston. The Egyptians built
the pyramids hoping to see Boston from
their submits. Diogenes was rolling
his tub toward Boston when death over
took him. boston Transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

First Traveller was "a Paris during
the siege.
Second Traveller was in New York
during the draft riots.
Third Traveler-I was in Scotland
when the railway strikers paraded the
streets with bagpipes.-N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Ketchum-What is Sharp doing now?
Takem-IIe's working on the Fleet
burglary case.
"How does it happen that he is doing
that? He is a regular thief himself"
That's al right; don't you know the
old saying: Set detective to catch q
thief. '"-TexaI Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
No Difference Pcrceptible.

Jones-Very stupid girl, that Miss
Wilpin.
Smith-How so?
''Why, you see we were guessing con.
undrums the other evening, and asked
her what was the difference between
myself and donkey"
"Well?"
"Well? Why, by jove, she said she
didn't know"
"Well, as far as that goes, I don't
either. "-TeXas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Too Hasty.

Coal Dealer (anxiously)-Hold onl
That load hasn't been weighed. 1t looks
to me rather large for ton.
Driver-Tain't intended fer ton. It's
two tons.
Dealer-Beg pardon. Go ahead.-N.
Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Bridges Still Necessary.

Stranger lin Chicago)-These draw
bridges are a nuisance. Why do you
have them?
Chicago Man (apologetically)-Well,
er-you see, sir, the water in the river
isn't always thick enough to walk on
N. Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
No Wonder 1Io Was Weary.

Jaypole latter telling funny story
to Blobson, whose face wears wearied
expression)-Don't you think that's
good story, Blobson, or can't you see
the point?
Blobson-The story is all right, jay
pole, but l told it to you myself not
long ago, and this is the third time you've
told it back to me.-Boston Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Tramp (after receiving a biscuit)--
Where is your wood-pile, lady?
Lady-Out in the shed, sir. How kind
OF you to offer to split some wood.
Tramp-I'm not going to split any
wood. want to find the axe to split
this DISQUALIFICATION Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Too Much Curiosity,

"What two beautiful children! Are
they twins?" said an old bachelor to an
Austin lady with two children.
80, yes, they are twins" replied the
lady.
Excuse my curiosity, madam; but
are you the mother Of both of them?'-
Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Al didn't see you at the theater
last night.
B.-Didn't you? Twas there. though.
and had a tip-top seat.
'Indeed, in private box?"
mo, in the gallery. "-Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Too Far Away.

First Banker-What sort Of man is
your cashier?
Second Banker-He is beyond re-
proach.
First Banlxer-Inleed?
Second Banker - Yes. He reached
Canada last night. Weekly.
"A courtesy or kindness on the part
of stranger should be received in the
spirit in which it is meant. Texas
Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Mrs. Cumso-You say you did not
drink any thing last night?
Cumso-Certaing l do. How can you
accuse me of such a thing?
Mrs. Cumso-I turned on the phono-
graph just before you came in. Listen
to your own words.
Phonograph-Wash unavoid'bly (hic)
detained at the ofiice.-Munsey's
Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Knew 1t Never Would Be.

Riggs-LoolS here, Bailey, / loaned
you five dollars about six months ago;
when do you expect to pay it?
Bailey-Never, old man. You told
me to pay you when it was convenient.
Boston Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Brown-Are you sure this is good
sticking mucilage?
Stationer-You bet.
Brown-Ever use it?
Stationer-No; but bottle once broke
in my pocket.-Harper's Bazaar.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

She-Poor little thing! Only married
a month and her mother died yesterday.
He-What q lucky dog her husband
is! Only married month and his
mother-in-law died neutrality-suspicious.
sey's Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Mixed-Up Relations.

Mistress (angrily)-Who is that who
slipped out of the door as came in?
Another one of your numerous cousins,
l presume.
Pretty Servant-No'm. He amt no
relation of mine mum. He's one of
yours.-Good News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

1nquiring Friend--Great Scott! What
on earth are you doing?
Prospective Benedict-Oh! just re.
hearsing. Going to be married next
month.-Puck.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
Now They Don't Speak.

Bcrtha-Ilarry has proposed to me
and l have accepted him.
Maud-lndeed? He meant what he
said, then.
Bertha-Meant what?
Maud-He proposed to me yesterday,
and when / refused him he said he
would do something desperate.-Boston
Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Justice Duffy to Thompson street cul-
prit, duslly Senegambian:
Were you arrested before?"
mo, boss, when | was arrested de
policeman grabbed me from behind."-
Texas Siftiurs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10
THE CARPENTERS PLANE.
1t was Used by the Romans Fifteen Hun
dred Years Ago.

1t was Used by the Romans Fifteen Hun
dred Years Ago.
A very interesting discovery has been
made in the Roman city of Silchester.
The eXcavatorS came across dry well,
which, on being explored, proved quite
a little museum of antiquity. Some tif-
teen feet down the diggers found an urn
shaped pottery-vase about IL foot in
length, quite intact, and, curious
enough, protected by Jumps of chalk be
ing built around it. The vase, which
probably originally contained some
precious substance, was, however, quite
empty. About it were deposited a
great number of iron implements, most
of which were in wonderful state of
preservation. They seem to have been
the tools of a carpenter or coppersmith
or silversmith, with some miscellaneous
objects of blacksmith S work thrown in.
The principal specimen is carpenters
plane of modern type, although unques-
tionably more than 1900 years old,
three or four axes retaining their fine
cutting edges and still quite serviceable,
number of chisels and gouges of all
shapes and sizes, hammers, AIDES, saws
files, etc. In the smiths department
may be specified brazier for burning
charcoal, quite complete, two or three
anvils of different sizes and shapes, a
fine pair of tongs adapted for lifting
crucibles, curious tripod candelabrum
lamp, or candle-stick, and several other
curious objects, the precise uses of
which have not yet been determined. In
addition there are several large bars of
iron, couple of plowshares and a
broken Sword.-London Times.
Stopping Train to Kiss Her Boy.
A train in Georgia was lately held up
by lone woman. 1t had got about 200
yards from a station, when negro wo-
man was seen running frantically after
it. The conductor saw her, pulled the
bell, and the train came to stop. A
colored brakeman stood on the steps
and reached his hand out to help the
woman on. But she ran on by, and
negro boy hung himself out OF the Win
dow and kissed her. The conductor
was naturally little wrathy, and told
her so. She told him that her boy was
going off, and they didn't give her time
to tell him goodby, and she had to do
1t if she would have to follow the train
ten miles-Chicagc Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

by Jove, old man, that tile on top of
your ulster makes you look like a
corled bottle"'
And your scal-sllin cap makes you
look like an uncorked one. Judge.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Al see that they are trying to put
a stop to all betting in New York.
BIN glad of it. Betting is a per-
nicious practice. hope they will stop
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

but they can't do it."
Cant do it! I'll bet you fifty dollars
they can. Texas Siftings.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1891-04-10

Why They Could Not Begin.
Amy lat the football groundsl-Why
don't they begin to play?
Dolley-The surgeons haven't arrived
yet-Judge.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15
FOR SALE 4!

FIFT- SEVEN acres of good land,
four mes from Winchester, on good
turnpil road, in an excellent neigh
borhoo convenient to churches and
schools Comfortable house, small
stable, pod orchard, one-third of the
farm god tobacco land, the balance
suitable for grain and grazing.
TWHTY-NINE acres adjacent to
the abo}, two-thirds of which is good
tobaccoIand and in grass; the re-
mainde Suitable for cultivation.
LIBHAL payments will be given
on eithekract.
WE a b have for sale number of
situated around the new
Kentuck' Wesleyan College grounds.
New str4ts, electric lights and water.
Prices rdge from $500 to $3.50 per lot.
For futher information call at this
office or address, us at Winchester, Ky.
II G. STUART & Co.
Real Estate Ag'ts.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15
FARM FOR SALE

/ have for sale an elegant Bluegrass
farm, 2 miles south of Mt. Sterling,
containing IS acres; good dwelling (;
good tobacco barn; fine stock barn /;
the best orchard in the country, and
never-failing water. Needs truly TO
be seen to be appreciated.
Apply to this Office, or address
JOEL CHENAULT,
Bowen, Powell Co.
Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15

hmes E. Moore, the Chicago agent
~ yhe Louisiana State Lottery, has
been arrested in Chicago. The Off
GERS, after long hunt, found lot of
lottery tickets hid in the coal-bin.
Moore's place has been raided many
times before, but this is the first time
that the police have succeeding in OBJ
tanning such convincing evidence of
MQAfYS business.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15

On Saturday Speaker Crisp an
nounced the unimportant committees
non Accounts and Milage. Rusk, of
Maryland, was made chairman of the
Committee on Accounts, with Dick
erson, of Kentucky, Second, whilst,
Castle, of Minnesota, was made chair
man of the Committee on Milage, with
Kendall, of Kentucky, Second.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15

~ Louisville tobacco warehouse
n1e]l were quite sure they would
breAk the record for sales this year,
Rut they also wished to exceed 10000
ogSleads. To-day they passed that
Hark, and thus they win with plenty
of time to spare, as 1000 or 1900
will be sold between now
and the Christmas holidays. More
DYER, 1T is to the credit of the trade
\ ~ this feat has been accomplished
! The face Of some obstacles. AS
pisyille is the leader with regard
{obacco, there has been consider
AD'S cutting at her by others, and
-aneinnati, her chief rival, has made
fermined effort to taxi dvantage
4 ese circumstances and steal part
{ " tobacco business. That Louis
n should excel all previous years
ho3 how well she has III her own
ga4 all competitors, and made
pin9into the bargain. w
IlH tobacco men are very proud of
1eltIgroat record, and no one will be-
ne them little exultatioIi, as
pave attended to their share of
and the splendid total is a credit
lty.-l Courier-Journal, Dec. ii i
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15

The State Grange held its nine
teeth annual session in Louisville last
week. DIR. j. ID. Clardy, the Worthy
Master, and most of the other officers
were reelected. An effort is being
awade to revive the organization,
aaeh was once more powerful in
1ucky than the Alliance is now.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15
Land for Sale!

III acres of first class Blue Grass land, stu
atcd on the waters of Plum Lick, three miles
from North Middletown, and nine miles from
Mt Sterling, for sale. About three fourths of it
is well timbered. 1t has on it good, comfort
able dwelling and good tenant house, and two TO
bacco barns that will hold from eight TO ten
acres.
IS acres of good Blue Grass land, 2l5 miles
from North Middletown, and 9l2 miles from Mt
Sterling, on the Paris pike. A No. stock barn,
good No. outbuildngs. Comfortable dwelling,
two good orchards, well watered, fencing, etc.
Both farms in good neighborhood, and close
to churches and school houses.
win sell ON reasonable terms. Address on
apply to
j. w. MCCLURE,
l3-tf Winchester, Ky.
The Mt. Sterling advocate. (Mt. Sterling, Ky.) 1890-current, 1891-12-15

The House of Representatives or
ganized last Tuesday. The vote for
Speaker stood: Crisp, 23S; Reed, S3
Watson (Alliance), 8; Messrs Mills
.and Reed escorted the Speaker-elect
10 his chair, amidst the applause of
hhe Democrats.