.tlcraan was witness, n few days , ti a eharp trick at cards on a pas rft'ngor train on one of our Western railroads noted for the favor in which three-card-rnonte men and other card sharps hold it. A well-dressed, cleri cal -looking gentleman had attracted a crowd of gaping passengers around him by a number of ingenious and skillfully executed tricks with a pack of playing card", and, at last, shuffling the cards several times and slapping them down on his knee, he said : "I'll bet any man in the crowd that I can cut the jack of diamonds at the first attempt." Every one huug back sua piciously, until a green, gawky-looking individual with hav.iepil in his hair. pushed forward. "Mister," he ques tioned, "may I take a squint at them keerds?" "Certainly," repliod the pro fessional, as he handed them over. The man inspected them suspiciously, and then, apparently satisfied, returned them, but aid not take the bet. "The cards are all right, aren't they ?" the professional asked. "Ya'as, I guess they'd suit me," the other said hesitat ingly. "Why don't you take my bet then ?" "Waal, I don't know ; I ain't much of a bettin' mnn." The profes sional saw that the man was more than half inclined to take him up, and to make sure of his game he said : "Come, I'll bet $10 to $5, $15 to $20 to $25 1" "Blamed if I don't take ye !" exclaim ed the man, after a moment's hesita tion, and, diving into his pocket he drew out a strip of calico (apparently a sample to slow his girl), some con fectionery, a plug of tobacco, several horseshoe nails, anr1, lastly, a dyspeptic-looking leather wallet, from which he extracted a greasy looking five dol lar greenback, which he placed in the hands of a bystander. The profession al speedily covered the deposit with a twenty fresh from Uncle Sam's print ing bureau, and then thoroughly shuf fling the cards as a prelude, he grasped the pack firmly in one hand, and pro ducing a sharp pocket knife he actu ally cut every card in the pack in two. "There," he exclaimed, triumphantly, "haven't I cut the jack of diamonds?" "I'll be eternally swallowed if you have!" replied the other man, pro ducing the veritable card from his sleeve, whither ha had dextrous! v con veyed it while pretending to examine the cards. The man quietly pocketed 'the stakes and the professional Elunk off into another car. A female Justice of the Feace in "Wyoming Territory was obliged to hear a case of a scandalous character, in which her husband filled the Tery unenviable position of defendant. She .sentenced him to be hanged by the neck until dead, and was anxious to have the sentcne carried into effect at once, until the attorneys explained to her that she was sitting simply as an . examining court. She then held him in bonds of $18,000,000, to await the action of the Grand Jury, and she said eke would shoot the first man full of holes that attempted to raise the sure ties. The theatrical critic of the San Francisco Call, speaking of Soldene's leave taking ef her friends on board the Australian Steamer, said : "She wore a smile on her face to the whole of which no single mortal could lay claim ;" and A. G. Bierce, of the Ar gonaut, added : "It is believed that had her friends entirely encompassed her, the lady's head would have come off. - Happily, the interposition of the mainmast preserved a slender isthmus of skin abaft the cervical vertebra. M'hen a woman slips at the head of the stairs and la I la over herself, and finally fetches up at the bottom, the first hard work she does is to reach for her back hair ; but a man under the same circumstances reaches for the place where the backbone leaves off, and delivers a few remarks upon the sublimity of the occasion that we wouldn't print for $14, unless he would send his his name along as a guarantee oi good laith. ;" Lampasas Springs, Texas, is the pop kiiar watering place ot the Ione Star Stat, and it is a nice place to rest. A lot of horsemen rushed in there the ether day, giving the Comanche war- whoop, and when they left three dead men ornamented the street. As Summer resort Lampasas has few equals. The Virginia Gazette, discussing the T.olitlcal situation, cries : "Set aside i'a small merchant and self-appoiuted leaders. Give us a giant 1" Gentle- rien, some of you bold our coat. Now, ! ben. what do you want done first? JJawk-Jye. A , woman in Homo, Oneida county vlio was not invited to the weddieg of i neighbor, stole the wedding cake ;:irough the pantry window, and dis :nuuiea it ireeiy among the crowd v'lich had assembled in front of the ' ouse. ' ioung man, beauty fades as the .(.arsgoby. Don't fall in love with tv woman simply because she's got a pretty lace. Kemember that a weal thy futber-in-law is better than the rutsiest damsel in seven States. Alexis has been presented with Hword for his bravery. The full list of ! battles in which he has engaged ill be engraved on the point of the eapon. Me young gentleman who flew into 'n has bad hi win; Hipped SQUARE GRAND PIANOS Retailed at Wholesale Prices. f 600for 2SO. $GBOfort300. t700for$300. VO00fort3S0. THE "MENDELSSOHN" PIANO CO. . VK STRUCK HARD PAST ntlCES. Only One Prlco for Casta, and a low one. NO DEVIATION. Wo give no discounts. We pay no agents' commission, which double the prices of all Pianos. We look to the People, who want a first class Piano at a fair profit Dver cost of manufacture. We appoint tlio People our agents, and give them our Tianos as low as any agent can buy equally pood Pianos of atiy other manufacturer, giving the People, in a reduced prico, what is usually expended in commissions, rent, freiglii, traveling and incidental expenses. The "Medelssohn" Piano Co. can sell vou a 71 octave rosewood cumc I'innn ft foot 10 inches long, with front round corners, carved leg, (terpentine and plinth mould ings, with Improvements, including T Full Iron Framo, Over Strung Pass, f Agraffe Treble, and French Grand Action, which only accompany tho best Pianos of tno most ceicorateil makers, at the very low price of $250, fri75 or $300, according to style of case, or with four round cor ners and full agraffe for ?.Lr0, and guaran tee uiem in every respect equal to any Piano made of similar style, or no sale. Tho "Mendelssohn" Piano is manufac tured from the very best materials, and by tho most skilled and ftnishod work men. 1 lie manufacture is conducted by one of the most experienced Piano manu facturers in the country. This is no new enterprise, turning out a poor and cheap piano, made from greon wood, and by crreener mechanics. . Our Piano is unsurpassed by any in the market for its rich and powerful tones, and its adaptation to ilio human voice in sympathetic, mellow and singing qualities. It speaks for itself. We are willing; to place it beside any other make of Piano on its merits, either in beauty of case, or excellence of tone, and "at half the money" of equally good instruments. "The best the cheapest" When it cost the leat money. All Pianos fully warranted for five years. Send for our Illustrated and Descrip tive Circular. The "Mendelssohn" Piano Ce., Office of Manufactory, 58 BROADWAY, X. Y. OXIiY KEHEOY FOB HARD TIMES. CHANGE YOUR SURROUNDINGS. All wanting Fruit Farms, espcciall ad apted to the growth of the Vine, where it is an established success and nuvs lars-a profit. The land is also adapted to tho growtn ot reaches, fears, Apples and small fruits j also Grain, Grass and Yog etables. Many hundred of excellent Vinevai ' Orchards and Farms, can now be seen.. l lie location is only 34 miles south or Philadelphia, by Railroad, in a mild, do lightfnl climate, and at the very doors of the JSew York ana I'lnladelphia Markets. Another Kallroad runs direct to New York. The plaeo is already lartre. successful and prosperous. Churches, Schools, and other privileges aro already established Also, manuiuctories or Shoes, Clothing, Glass, Straw Goods, and other things, at which different members of a family can procure employment. it nas neon a neaitn resort for some years past for people suflerinir from mil monary affections, Catarrh, Ague, and de bility; many thousands have entirely re covered. A now brick hotel has lust been com pleted, 100 feet front, with back buildings. four stories high, including French roof, aim an modern improvements lor the ac comniodation of visitors. Price of Farm Land 825.00 per acre, payable installments, within the period of lour years, in this climate, planted out to vines, o acres or land will count tully as mucn as iw acres iurmer norm. Persons unacquainted with fruit crow. ing can become familiar witli it in a short fme on account of surroundmiTS. Five acre, ono aero, and town lots, in tne towns or L,anuisvuie and Vineland also for sale. Whilst visiting tho Centennial Exhibi Uon, Vineland can be yisited at small ex pen.se. A paper containine full information will be sent upon application to CilHLKS iv.. J-iAiMJiN, viuelaiid. Is. j,, free of cost l ne loiiowing is an extract lrom a de. soription of Vineland, published in the New York Tribune, by the well-known Agriculturist, Solon Kobinson: All the farmers were of the "well to do' sort, and some of theiji, who have turned tneir attention to iriuts and market irard cuing, have grown rteh. Tho soil isioain varying from Handy to clayey, and surface gently uiidtiiaumr, intersected with small streams and occasional wet meadows in which deposta of peat or muck are stored sullicient to fertili.o the whole upland sur lace, alter it has been exhausted of its natural fertility. It is certainly ono of tho most extensive tortile tracts, in an almost level position and suitable condition for pleasant farm, ing, that wo know of this side of the West em prairies. . We lound some of the old est farms apparently lust as profitably productive as when first cleared of forest nrty or a hundred years ago. "fhe geologist would soon discover the cause of this continued fertility. The whole country is a marine deposit, and all through the soil we found evidences of calcareous substances, generally in the form of indurated calcareous marl, show ing many distinct forms of ancient shells. of the tertiary formation j and this marly substanco is scattered all through the soil, in a very comminuted font', and in tha exact condition most easily assimimlated by such plunU a the farm r desires to cultivate. u T OB WORK of all kinds done at this of- n snort rihcr. JOB WORK DOSE AT THE 'REPUBLICAN" OFFICE At Via lowest cash prices, neatly, prompt ly, and in style equal to that of any other establishment in the District. . BUSINESS CARDS, SHOW CARDS, VISITING CAUL,, SCHOOL CARDS WEDDING CARDS, PROGRAMMES, INVITATIONS, ' BALL TICKETS, ADMISSION TICKETS, MOXTI1XY STATEMENTS, ENVELOPES BILL HEADS, LETTER HEADS, NOTE HEADS, CIRCULARS, BLANKS, POSTER: DODGERS, HANDBILLS' LABELS, SHIPPING TAGS, tv.c. eot ora ATTAINED AT LAST! 1 ?IAL will INSURK ITS POPULARITY EVERYWHERE. Mil MM ME MM. When ones ti7 wilt retain Its place forsTer. IT IS CELEBRATED FOR ITS ADVANTAGES, IN THAT IT IS ONE OF THE LARGEST SEVVIM0 MACHINES .A ANUFACTURED, ADAPTED ALIKB, TO THE USE OF THE FAMILY OR THE WORK SHOP. IT HAS THE LARCEST SHUTTLE, WITH A BOBBIN THAT HOLDS ALMOST A SPOOL OF THREAD. THE SHUTTLE TENSION IS AD1USTADLE WITHOUT REMOVING THE SHUTTLE FROM THE MACHINE. THIS MACHINE IS SO CONSTRUCTED THAT THE POWER IS APPLIED DIRECTLY OVER THE NEEDLE, THU9 ENABLING IT TO SEW THE HEAVIEST MATERIAL. WITH UN EQUALED EASE. IT 13 VERY SIMPLE IN ITS CONSTRUCTION, DURABLE AS IRON AND STEEL CAN MAKE IT, ALL ITS WEARING PARTS CASE-HARDENED OR STEEL, AND INGENIOUSLY PROVIDED WITH MEANS FOR TAKING UP LOST MOTION, SO WE ARE JUS TIFIED IN Warranting Every Machine for 3 Years. IT IS THE LIGHTEST AND EASIEST-RUNNING MACHINE IN THE MARKET. IT IS. ALSO, THE MOST ELABORATELY ORNAMENTED AND PRETTIEST MACHINE EVER PRODUCED. WITH ALL THESE ADVANTAGES. IT IS SOLO FROM f I 5 TO 29 LESS THAN OTHER FIRST- . CLASS MACHINES. EXCLUSIVE CONTROL OF TERRITORY GIVEN TO AGENTS. EXTRAORDINARY INDUCEMENTS OFFERED FOR CASH OR ON CREDIT. SEND FOR CIRCULARS AND TERMS TO U Sswisg 1Mb Co., 3SS Euclid Avenue, SSSll CLEVELAND, 0. B. A. I1ALDWIN, Tidioute, Ph., Ajrmt lor v arrcn vjouiuy. BIXBY'S BLACKING, A COMBINED TOMsn BI.ACKINO AND ' 1.EATHEK PREKEKYAT1TE. T'vwAi.ta mrA Prrtri.auf nnal Tlnnt 1 J ilr'V-H 111 Now York, and all other large cities where th a iiiuniftntr nnn iiann im.rrMiiirfn. up. Vnnsliulira Itu Kimnrinrit v ovnr nil iinnort nnp nitmraiin I. iuKiTiirN ill iimi.. nn Mil Elegant I'onsu ana uorwerver oi .ueuuicr. uotici:. Ttixbv's "Best" Blacking ha n Hod and Blue Lahe.. Do not bo deceived by ac centing our "Standard" Blacking in place of 'Best.'.' The Standard has tho label stamped into tho tin cover. This brund is made to compete with otlisr American and French Blackings, but is inferior to our "Best." Bixby'a "Best" Blacking will save its entire cost in the wear of your boots and shoes. M OUSKK E EPERS T 1 IY Bixby'b French Laundry Blue ' 4N SIFTING BOXF3. The most convenient and economical p.ckage, and the only combined Bleach- and Blueing Towder in uso. . M. BIX BY Jt CO., Manufacturing Chemists, 11 Sos. 173 & 175 Washington St., N. Y S 1 1) I V L I, ' S MAGNETIC SOAP Tho CheaivM Soap that can bo uqed for the following reasons: fst. Ono btr will go as far as two of any oilier. 2d. Only half the tisual rubbing being required, there is a saving of more than the entire -cost of the Soap m labor alone. 3d. The clothes are made Sweet, Clean and white without liouing or Scald ing, thus all injury to them isavoid cd. There is a Having in fuel and hard work, and the washing is done in about. hull the usual time. It is also guaranteed under a penalty of nily dollars not to injure the clonics or hands, and as one trial will enable any person to ascertain tho truth of those statements, it would never pay the pro. prictor to engage in an exlensivo system of advertising unil claim bucIi decided merit for his Soap kinless he knew from positive oxperieiicoVthat it won1.! prove t ie in every respect what is claimed lor H 1 his is also a superior (Sp tor Toilet aftd Shaving purposes. WARNER, RHODES 4V. CO.. Wholesale Fancy Okocehs, Gencial Agents. 9 11 Philadelphia, Fa. 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This Standard External Remedy for Erup tion!), Sores and Injuries of the Skin, not only REMOVES FROM THK COMPLEXION ALL BLEM ISHES arising from locnl impurities of the blood and obstruction of the pores, but also those produced by the sun and wind, such as tan and freckles. It renders the cuticle MARVELOUSLY CLEAR, SMOOTH and PLIANT, and being a wholesome BEAUTITIER is far preferable to any cosmetic. ALL THE REMEDIAL ADVANTAGES OF SUL PHUR Baths are insured BY THE USE OF Glenn's Sulphur Soap, which in addi tion to its purifying effects, remedies and PRE VENTS KHEUMATISM and LiOUT. It also DISINFECTS CLOTII1NO and LINEN and PREVENTS DISEASES COMMUNICATED BY CONTACT with the terson. It DISSOLVR9 Dandruff, prevents bald ness, and retards grayness of the hair, . Physicians speak of it in high terms. Prices 25 and 50 Cents per Cake: per tsox s Uakes), 60c. anam.20. It. B. The 50 cent calces are triple th sizo of lliote at 5 cent. "MILL'S IIAIB AND WHISKER DYE," Black or Brown, 00 Cents. S. 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The movement of political affairs ban kept nace with the discoveries of science, nnd their fruitful application to the Indus trial nnd uvrful arts mid the convenleneo and refinement of social life. Great wain and consequent revol ut ions have occurred, involving national change of peculiar moment. The civil war of our own coun try, which was Ht its height when tho lent volume of tho old writ appeared, has hap pily been ended, and a newcouranof com mercial mid industrial activity has been commenced. Larue accessions to our , . GLOGR APIIH AL KNOWLEDGE Have been made by the Indefatigable ex plorers of Africa. The irrv.t jiolitlcal revolutiona of tih last ilecnde, with tho natural result of tho lapse or time, have brought Into pnhlio view a multitude' of new men, whoso names arc in every ono's mouth, and of who. e lives everv one in curious to. kn w the particulars. 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