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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04
MUSIC AND THE HAIR.
Effect of Vibrations on the Head Cow
ering.

ering.
Ina recent scientific assemblage a dis
cussion took place upon the influence OF
sleep in skin diseases. One of the gen
tlcmen who took part stated in his
criticism of the paper which had been
read that one might as well talk of the
influence of music upon the growth of
the hair. 1t would seem that the sug-
gcStion of a possible connection thus
thrown out in a testing way has been
taken seriously. At least, a cores
pendent of the Temps has made the dis
covery that music of certain kinds does
in reality prevent the hair from falling,
while that produced by certain instru-
ments has the most disastrous effects
in causing rapid development of bald
ness. He finds that while composers are
as prone as those who play their COM
positions upon the piano preserve, if
they do not acquire, luXuriant growth
OF hair On the other hand, wind instru-
ments, and especially the cornet and
trombone, are fatal to hirsute adorn
ment. The viOloncello and the harp
keep the hair in pretty well, but the
flute cannot be depended upon to pre-
serve a strong growth after the 50th
year of age. A number of pianists, in
GLIDING Paderewski, are cited in con-
firmation of the pronounced influence
of piano music. 1t has been admitted
for some time that music has certain
therapeutic worth, and it will be re-
called that in September last DR.. Fer
rand presented a report to the French
academy on the physiological influence
of music, pointing out in what ways it
could be employed with therapeutic
aims. Subsequently DR.. BetZchinSky
reported an instance of night terrors in
a child of three years. who was cured by
having played to it each night music of
a calming nature written in minor
key. \ test was made after few nights
by emitting the music, and that night
alone the child had an attack. 1t has
not as vet been determined just what
key is most favorable to the prevention
of an early bald state. Probably rea
sonable way of settling the disputed
point would be to make a few expert
1nents on dogs. thus proving toler-
ance for different strains and avoiding
the horripilation to which some pa
tients of refined tastes might be sub
iccted. Wind instruments are always
dangerous if the hair has not a good
hold, while sttf-haired people can stand
anything. Possibly good rule for any
musician would be, as soon as he finds
his hair falling, that he should cease
playing for others-Medical Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04
Ideas About Finger Nails.

The japanese have some curious ideas
about their finger pals. One of them
is to the effect that they must not be
cut before starting on journey lest
disgrace befall the person before he
reaches his destination. Neither should
they be cut off at night lest eats claws
should grow out. TO throw nail par
ings into the fire is to invite some great
calamity. If, while trimming the nails,
a piece should fall into the fire the
person will soon die-N. Y. Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

A visitor Mt the aquarium who had
wondered how they managed to get the
weight of a live fish accurately learned
that that was really very simple
thing to do. The fish is put into pail
of water which is weighed with the
fish in it. Then the fish is taken out
and the pail and water are weighed
without it.-Chicago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04
Ia No Danger.

Resident-CoIonel, let me caution
you to drink no water while in town
unless it is spring water or has been
thoroughly boiled.
Nisitor-I drink nothing. sab, but
what has been thoroughly distilled,
sah.-Chicago Tribune.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

Jena, where Napoleon defeated the
Prussians, is a town of Saxe-Weimar-
Eisenaoh. on small stream called the
Saalc, and 12 miles southeast of Weimar.
On the same day that Napoleon wen his
victory Mt Jena. Davoust defeated an
other Prussian army at Auerstadt, a viii
lage in Thuringia.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

Miss Prude (whiIe out walking with
her younger sister thinks she is rudely
treated) you staring at me, sir?
Strange Gentleman-Bless you, no,
madam, l was admiring your little
granddaughter.-N Y. Weekly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

"Scribbs, 1 have accepted a position
| in an insurance office"
Yes; they told Inc that you begged
for it, and were glad to get it."-Chica-
go Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

Miss Prion Quoting men
make proverbs, and fools repeat them.
Miss Smart (musingIy)-Yes; won
der what wise man made the one you
just repeated.-Tit-Bits.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

He-I suppose that sap-headed dude
has proposed to you dozen times.
She-No; once was enough. Come
and see us when we get settled.-De-
troit Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04
Maud's Gowns.

While Maud is a schoolgirl, as you see.
Short at the bottom her frocks must be;
When she is a debutante, they drop
Long at the bottom and short at the top
Chicago Record,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

Landlady-Shall pass the cheese?
Boarder-No, leave it alone. 1t will
walk over here in minute.-N. Y.
journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

spats-Hackley is being accused of
plagiarism in his last book.
Socratoots-l would not say that. He
was merely collecting his thoughts
Pittsburgh News.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

Loves flame is brightest when, at morn.
1t burns with keen desire
To be the first to leave the bed,
And go and build the fire.
Chicago Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

Hello, Clippinger! l haven: seen
you for a long time. How"
II am not quite sure l know you"
you're not? Why, I'm GlupPins.
that lent you rs cents about ten years
ago."
Then | am quite sure 1 don't know
you. Good morning!"-Chicago Trib-
une.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

L Mrs. Digby's death was lamentable
wasn't it,"
"Ycs; they have just had new fur
mace put in."-ChIcago Record.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04
Had Use for One.

Soaker-What kind of woman do
you think ought TO marry
loker-A suate charmer.--N. Y.
journal.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04

The gay fool-killer now may shirk
At ease. as wintry slush he views.
His victims kindly do the work
By leaving off their overshoes.
-WaShingtOn Star
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1897-03-04
Could We But Know.

Could we but know the things our best
friends say,
When we're away,
And how we serve for targets for attack,
We'd not come back.
Could We but know the things they never
say,
When we're away,
About our conscious dignity and fame,
We'd quit the game.
Chicago Evening News.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
IS NOW A LAW.
The President Signs the DinRley
Tar.R Bill


Washington, July 24-The Dingley tariff
bill Is now the law Of the land.
The last step necessary was taken at
the White House this afternoon when
the president affixed his signature at 4:04
o'clock to-day.
The signing Of the bill was an interest
ing event. It had been arranged that the
president should 60 to the capitol to per-
form that function. but owing to uncer.
tainty as to the time that the bill would
be ready the members Of the cabinet who
are In Washington were to attend the
president to the capitol to witness the
event. were notified OF the change In the
program, and came to the White House
about $3.50 o'clock and assembled with the
president in the cabinet room.
Mr.. Dingley Appears.
"A few minutes before o'clock Repre-
sentative Dingley appeared ACCOMPANIED
by Representative Hager, chairman Of
the house committee on enrolled bills
Mr.. Hager by virtue of his office, held the
tarifr bill closely in hand. but not for a
moment did Mr.. Dingley lose sight Of the
famous document which has made his
name known in all parts of the world.
They were admitted into the presence
Of Mr.. Mckinley The latter was sitting
at the long cabinet table with Secretary
Gage and Attorney General McKenna on
one side and Postmaster General Gary
and Secretary Wilson on the other. He
arose and greeted Mr.. Dingley and Mr..
Hager and proceeded to the work OF an
proval. as.;s ..sy-s~ ~
ASJob Lot of Pens.
Mr. Porter turned TO the last sheet.
found and laid the document before the
president. He had several pens at hand,
the owners of which had begged might
be used to sign the tariff act, but Mr..
Dingley, Unexpectedly, taking a case from
his pocket produced a beautiful mother
of-pearl handled pen and requested that it
recognized the right of Mr.. Dingley,
though he laughfngly commented on the
diminutive size of the pen.
Dipping it deep into the ink wen, he
steadily appended his signature to the
bill. asked the date, and wrote: "July
Path, approved" and the bill was an act.
There was burst OF applause from the
spectators. Every one in the room except
the president was standing, and several
of the spectators were nervous. As the
president dropped the pen Attorney Cen
eral McKenna, glancing at the clock on
the mantel remarked: 'It is just four
minutes past four o'clock" thought
suddenly occurred to him, and he added
, Governor Dingley, we stood together in
this way at the signature Of the McKin-
ley tariff act sgs saSr y s &. I'D.
THAT was at the capitol. however" re.
piled Mr.. .Dingley. sss s 5s
The president arose and congratulated
Mr.. Dingley on the. successful ending OF
his long task. and the members of the
ca abinet did likewise. Mr.. Dingley acknowl-
edged with thanks the kind words, and
after putting carefully away his pen
holder left the room and the ceremony
was at an end. M y. y ~ $50.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
Suing the Bank

Corporation Attorney Markham has
begun an action against the Allemannia
bank of st. Paul and the sureties on
its bond as a depository for city funds,
to enforce the payment of s12o, 47e, the
balance of city funds held on deposit
when the bank suspended, Jan. 4. Tho
bond was given before the bank
changed its name from the Commercial
bank to the Allemannia bank, and this
will undoubtedly be pleaded by the
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
Burglars.

While Hummel, Hamilton q Co.'S
CIRCUS was giving . performance in
zOwatoDna, two hangers on went
through q house in the northern part
of the city. They secured considerable
stuff and made their exit, but were OBJ
served and on being arrested were
identified. They were arraigned and
pleaded not guilty, but as some of the
goods were taken from one of the
men in the court room they will
eventually land in Saltwater. They
were bound over to await the action Of
the grand Jury. se -. ''
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
THE SENATE WINDS UP
Passes the Tariff and Refers McKin-
q ssal leysa Mesaaxe

Washington, July M.-The tariff bill
passed its last legislative stage at p. m.
/ to-day when the senate, by the decisive
vote Of 40 to 80. agreed to the conference
report on the bill. The announcement Of
the result was greeted with enthusiastic
applause by the crowded chamber. This
closed the great labor for which the fifty
fifth congress assembled in extraordinary
session, and after stubborn resistance, at
times threatening a deadlock, the senate
concurred with the house In q resolution
for the final adjournment of the session at
9 o'clock tonight. The presidents mes
sage for currency commission was re-
ceived by the house, but the house bill
creating commission was not acted upon.
The final vote on the tariff conference
report and the bill was as follows:
cares es1f ba1g As91 pp6s Bakf5 kBS Fs1
Iais H@1s5rouxh: Aswley; lsiaaes1: aesf:. 5caes ssa;
MTlH Maasse MeBI'de MfeEneEy Nc
Perkins aafIa PIatt 9Gonn ff'iIoa fiatt GNsnr9:e
Pritchard. Proctor. Quay, sewell, Shoup,
SWRetGner; Wetmer.-iS Stewart Thurston. Warren,
chggn efsS coaRre Rati psngy pBs5Ey Gaefy
N!,1rpl Murphy. ,sx Pasco. R,ettus. Roach, Smith.
T7llmaa WaIfha 2fiay Whits-s %urner. rurpie Vest
The following pairs were announced, the
Chandler with Cannon. Cullom with
Gray Wolcott with George, Hanna with
Mantle with Kenny. Wilson with Heitfeld.
Mr.. Hanna voted a. first under the inn
preston that Mr.. Rawlins. with whom he
was paired. was present: and learning of
The following senators were present and
did not vote: 5 ~ RI. gaa5 j.
Allen. Butler. Teller. 4 a. {. .ssa54s3%
Two senators. Kyle and Pettigrew. were
absent and not paired.
affirmative vote was cast by thirty-seven
republicans. one democrat (McEnery), one
silver republican Zones of Nevada), and
one populist (Stewar).
The negative vote was cast by twenty
eight democrats and two populists Harris
and Turber). Mr.. Teller (slver rep.) and
two populists (Allen and Butler) were
present and did not vote. One populist
Kyle), and one silver republican (Petti-
grew) were absent without pairs. which
was equivalent to Withholding their vote.
The result was foregone conclusion,
yet this did not abate the eager interest at
tached to the close Of great contest.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
Will Test the Law,

Jacob Schmitt, the Oldest and one of
the best known BARRIERS of Winona, is
going to give the new barbers' law q
test. He says he does not believe in
the right Of the state to compel him to
take out license, or for any board to
examine him as to his ability as a ton
serial artist. He was in business be-
fore the members of the board were
born, and he thinks he is as well up in
the qualifications of his business as
they are. He says, positively, that he
will not apply for any license and will
let events take their course.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
Can't Retaliato.

The insurance commissioner has been
advised by the attorney general that
he cannot retaliate in the Iowa cases,
and as result the commissioner has
decided to withdraw all action for the
present, or until the Bankers Life. of
st. Paul. brings q suit in the Iowa
courts to test the right of the state
auditor to shut it out of that state. In
passing upon the case, the attorney
general says the only legal question
presented is whether q case has arisen
for the application of the Minnesota
retaliatory law. This question he an
swers in the negative. E --@
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
For the Navy.

Lieutenant Commander J. M. Haw-
ley, assisted by Captain H. r. Brayton.
of the United States navy, have arrived
in Duluth and will open temporary
recruiting station. This Is the first
time that men have had an opportunity
to enlist in the navy except at the sea-
board. It has been found that no ves-
sci in the navy has full complement
of men and because of enlistments
only being made at the seaboard few
western men have been enlisted.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
A Good Appointment.

Dean Liggett, of the University De-
partment of Agriculture. announces
that Mrs. Virginia c. Meredith will be
the dean of the woman's department
at the farm school, when it opens in
October
This appointment is considered a
most excellent one, and the regents
and the dean are much pleased that
they have been able to get such a COM
petent person to take charge of the
young women. g.. 2.
Mrs. Meredith comes from Indiana,
where she is known as one of the best
farmers in the state, and one most in
terested in the social life of farm wo.
men. ~, -.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
a NEW SENATOR.

Thomas B. Turley, OF Memphis, Nam ed
for Senator Harris Seat.
johnson City, Tenn, July 2O.-Gov.
Taylor on Monday evening madethe Of
fetal announcement that he had ap-
pointed Hon. Thomas b. Turley, Of
Memphis, United States senator to sue
ceed the late Isham g. Harris. The
governor wired his choice to Mr.. Turley
and received polite telegram Of ac-
ceptance. = 3
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29

Macauley, the historian, always used
to eat his Sunday dinner alone and at .
restaurant. When he had finished, he
generally built up pyramid of wine-
glasses, which he delighted to see
topple over. When he left the restau-
rant he used to pay literally for the
broken glass as well as for the dinner.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29
Hog, Cholera.

The hog cholera situation in Mime.
sofa is much less serious than it was .
year ago. DR.. H. M. Reynolds, of the
state board of health and chairman of
the committee on infectious diseases,
says that the board felt greatly en-
couraged over its success in controlling
the disease and that it would continue
the warfare. @E
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29

James r. Randall, author Of Mary
land, Ny Maryland.' Z contemplates is
suing his poems complete in small
volume. II nj:
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29

OF cattle, which were placed on the free
list by the house. The senate amendment
has been reduced to Is per cent. A proviso
is added for q full drawback Of the duty
paid on hides subsequently exported as
leather. @ e -
Paintings and statuary for private use
are made dutiable as provided by the house.
but at 20 per cent. a. -. :
The Free List.
The Free Ltst-The free list as It passed
the house is In the main adopted except
that boiling cloths and several kinds Of
essential oils have been added.
The house provision applying remedy
to the wholesale introduction of goods into
this country free Of duty, by Americans
visiting Europe. is substantially adopted.
Reciprocity Provisions.
Reciprocity Provisions-The house and
the senate reciprocity plans are united and
adopted with notifications. In the senate
proved by congress before it goes into ef-
feet. and in the house plan chicle, silk.
laces, sugar, mineral waters and hides
have been stricken out, and tonka and
vanilla beans added. -
The senate provision imposing an equiv
alent counter-veiling duty on imports
from foreign countries which have been
paid an export duty is adopted. 4
The president Is authorized to enter into
negotiations or commercial agreements in
WHICH IeCAQEOcdl concessions may be Se.
cured in favor of the products of the United
States. He Is empowered to revoke the
concession when satisfied. that the agree
ment is not adhered to in good faith By
any other country with which an agree
ment shall have been made.
What may be termed the retaliatorv
clause of the provision Is that which en-
powers the president to suspend by proc
lamation the provisions Of this act pro-
vidtng for the free Introduction of coffee,
tea. TonQutn or tonka beans and vanilla
beans coming from any country which i'm
poses duties upon products Of the United
states he may deem to be reciprocally un-
equal and unreasonable. The rates which
he is thus empowered to fix are: On coffee,
cents per pound; on tea, 10 cents per
pound; on tonka beans, so cents per pound !:
on vanilla beans, 81 per pound: on cuts 81
The president is required to act within two
years In securing these reciprocal trade
treaties, and they are to be submitted to
the senate for its ratification. Articles are
to be reduced to the extent Of 20 per cent.
in these treaties. and the president is spe-
citically authorized to enter into negotia-
tons which will place certain articles upon
the free list for specified period of five
years. 3. asr
internal Revenue Provisions-The sem
ate provision increasing the internal rev.
enue tax on cigarettes is agreed to with an
amendment covering cigarettes wrapped
in tobacco. and provisions to enforce the
collection OF tax.
The senate provision. changing the law
so as to allow no rebate on beer is agreed to.
The senate provision for stamp tax
on the issue and transfer Of stock and on
bonds issued by corporations is omitted
from the bill.
The administrative sections, added to the
bill by the senate, are substantially the
same as those passed by the house in the
Fifty-fourth congress, and are agreed to
with alight amendments
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29

Mrs. Mary E. Lease has announced
herself az 9 candidate for governor Of
Kansas on the populist ticket,
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29

# # you would not be known to do 8
thing, never do it.
Warren sheaf., 1897-07-29

|stcal schedule concur with the senate ins
slight reductions OF rates on many chem
icals and other articles. Including linseed,
olive oil and coai-tar dyes. and N Increase
of the rates on camphor and ground drugA.
Earths. Earthenware and Glassware
Crockeryware is restored to the duties pro-
vided by the bill as 1t passed the house.
which are substantially the duties Of the
act Of 1880. Hsss s
Glassware Is left in the main at the
rates provided by the house bill, the reduce
tions being Ia paragraphs relating to bot
ties. nodded and pressed glassware and
cylinder and crown glass.
Agricultural Products-A compromise
between the house and the senate rates on
cattle (s7D 10 agreed to.
I'm general the duties proposed on agri-
cultural products are the same 20 those In
the act of 1880. s ss4s ss38s
Oranges and lemons are raised from the
house rate of three-fourths Of one cent per
pound to the senate rate Of one cent.
Fish are placed at rates little higher
than those which were provided by the act
Of 1880. and little lower than the house
rates. =
Spirits. Wines. Etc.-The senate rates
on spirits. wines. etc. are adopted in the
main.
"Cotton and Cotton Goods-The duty Of
20 per cent. on imported cotton, as pro-
posed by the senate, Is not agreed to, for
the reason that the only cotton imported il
Egyptian cotton, which Ia a quality be-
tween our uplands and sea island, and not
produced here. The cotton schedule as q
whole. remains substantially the Same
| as in the bill as It passed the house. The
changes are mainly in the high grades Of
cotton underwear. with some notifications
of hosiery.
!" Flax. Hemp and Jute. and Manufac-
| tures-The senate changes In fax and
| hemp are adopted. Compromise rates on
manufactures Of jute. fax. etc, are agreed
| to. the object being to develop the industry
in this country. 9lsE Gssrs,.E er
'"The senate amendments to place bur-
! laps. bags, cotton bagging and straw mat
tings on the free list are disagreed to, and
these manufactures placed on the dutiabls
list at reduced rates"
| Woods and WoOlens.
''Wools and Woolens-The house rates on
| wool OF IL cents on class one and II cents on
class two are adopted. and the senate
\ specific rates on carpet woods agreed to
| with a modification raising the dividing
line so as to place duty of four cents per
pound on such woods valued at IL cents and
less, and seven cents on such woods valued
| at m ore than II cents. The duties on manu-
! factures of wool are placed at substantially
| the same rates as in the act Of 1890. .-
Sfks-The duties on silks remain at sub
The Irish standard., 1897-01-30

The following preambles and resolu-
tions were recently adopted by Division
No; 6, A. o. H., of this city,,
Whereas, It has pleased an all-wise
Providence to remove by death, recently
M. Boylan, father c.. Brother John T.
Boylan;
Whereas While recognizing that seem
ingly irreparable loss to the bereavet
family. we feel that the death Of this
good and respected man will be simply
earth's loss and heavens gain; there
fore be it
Resolved, by Division No 8, A. 0. H.:
of Minneapolis, in regular meeting as
sembled That we do hereby extend oul
most heartfelt sympathy to said Brother
J. r, Boylau and family in this theil
hour of sorrow and bereavement; and be
it also
Resolved, That a copy of these pream-
bles and resolutions he printed in the
Irish Standard, copy sent to Brother
]. T. Boylan and family, and the same
also be spread on the minute book Of
this division.
~ - THOMAS w. MULLEN,
A. M. SMITH,
E. H. MARTIN,
Committee.