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SheriE,s Sale.
STATE OF KANSAS, Ice
DoxIPHAS COUNTY.
District Court for Dcniphan County State of Kansas
Richard Probasco. PiaintiE
William N. Ayres
and
Melissa +. Ayrp. In

Iyorrcp 4. hnuha hehsra =. Ayres Defendanta
NUlSE s hereby given, that will. the 18th day Of
~ February A. d. ls56 az the hour Of o clock p NJ
Of said day az the north door Of the Court House in the city
OF Ir9y IN Donphsn County State Of Kansas offer for sale
public auction for cash. the following described real es.
tat. 70 E The west half Of the southeast quarter Of
tyone tz east OF the sixth principal meridian In Doni
pnan county state ef kansas iess Of the
William NJ Ayres and Melissa T. Ayres and offered for
sale 70 the highest bidder for cash. satisfy certain
Judgment and costs now Of record in the District Court
for DonPhan County in the State sf Kanzas In which
Richard Probaseo Is plaintiff and William n. Ayres and
kessa = yres are defendants. Appraised at thou
Given under my hand, this nth day Of January A D.
T.yvANDERsLIcE
Shsnx Il Doniphsn County.
'saa.5 ~ iOs-sv Pxsfss. ga.
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n In the State Senate, last week, the follow

By Senator Bridges Senate Bill No CO. compelling As
sessars to list property full Also
Joint Resolution No submitting tn the eectarJ of the
State the question of calling Constitutional Convention
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A Terrible Duel.

The combatants were two Africans,
and the cause of dispute the usual a
woman. At the appointed tine the
dueists, two stalwart savages, nearly
naked, appeared upon the field of honor,
each armed with stout rawhde cat,
or triple-thonged whip, capable of in
fiicting the most tremendous blows
blows that nigh: make an OK below.
Having arranged the few necessary
preliminaries, they pitched three oyster
shells each at a given mark to decide
which Of the two should receive the
first lashing. The unfortunate loser
Immediately took his stand and re-
ceived, without flinching, the given
number Of blows-five and twenty.
Then came the turn of the other. With
heroic frmness he offered his back to
the sufferer, whose arm was not made
lighter by the pain and the loss of the
pitch. Thus they alternated until one
gave in; and had the smpires judged
that the twain had suffered sufficiently
before either would give up, they were
at liberty to stop the duel and award
the victory to him who had borne the
greatest number of blows without
fiinching. And ever after the scarifed
backs of these heroic men were dis
played in token of their honor and Of
their bravery.
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Democrats are en1eavoring to make
partisan capital out of recent exposures OF
co ruption on the part of few Republi.
can officials. They represent that the way
to avoid corruption in the future, is to
elect Democratic President Is that
sound reasoning? The Republican party
has been purifying itself by ferreting out
the bad men within its ranks, and they
have been exposed, punished, and deprived
of all influence in the party. Is it not
better to continue in power the party thus
purified, than to place in power the hands
of party in which there never has been
and never will be purifying process in
augurated. Those leaders after robbing
the people of millions, stole the army and
then tried to steal the government itself
The Republican party is strong enough
to punish its thieves, the Democratic party
has never punished its thieves-that is the
difference.
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REFORM.

The chances of reform coming out of
an old leader of Tammany Hall, one
dyed in the wool, are so small that the
finding of black bean in barrel OF
white ones by blindfolded man would
be certainty in comparison. When
Tweed is chosen rector of Trinity Church
and John Morrissey is found travelling
with Moody and Sankey, we shall look
for reform from Samuel j. Tilden. Tam
many is rotten, and the politician who
got his diploma in that school has no
business in these times at the White
House. The people don't want him.
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UNFAIR.

Hon. John Richie who spoke before the
Democratic club at the Court Hou-e Sat-
urday evening, among other things, charg-
ed the Republican party with extravagnce
in establishing custom ollices-this charge
like all others that he made, which sesmed
ed so plausible because int. mixed with
truth, is answcrable, and in no way does
it support his Democratic claim to take
possession of the government. The facts
are. that in 1860, before the Republicans
came into power, there was seventy nine
non-paying posts. In 1875, uraer Reprb-
lican rule, there were only ffty-six, not
withstanding that the business of the
county and the demands for additional
entry had greatly increased. In 1860,
uader Democratic rule, it cost to collect
one dollar at these non-paying po5ts,
three dollars and twenty-five cents. In
1875, under Republican rule, it cost only
one dollar and sixty-ive cents to collect
the samoa saving of 81 81 by the Re-
publican administration over the Demo-
Gratis. Secretary Bristow called the at
tention of Congress 20 this matters and
when he had the power he abolished many
of these non-paying posts Why did not
a Democratic Ho use last winner use its eff
forts to abolish these non-paying posts
Because Tilden and his friends want these
places for their Henchmen--why did not
Mr.. Richie tell the whole story? Because
Democratic economy will not do to com
pare with what the Democrats call Repub-
lican extravaganza. The history of the
democratic party shows reckless ext-pv-
agant policy which they dare not COM
pare with the worst that they can say of
the republican party. Mr.. Richie in his
argument told one side of the story and
says that he expects the people to deter
mine from such instruction how to cast an
honest vote, can the people decide how to
cast an honest vote when he gives them
only part of the truth? Shame upon
such consistency-had Mr.. Richie given
all the facts pertaining to each proposition
made by him, then his hearers could have
determined each for himself, the right and
justice in the case, but instead, he gave
one side best suited to his party, and in
every instance, by fair comparison of
facts his partizan propositions would have
counted against him, as we can show and
would show, did il not make one article
90 long FOR publication,
FREDERICK.
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TELDEN's PATRIOTISM.

Mr.. Daniel P. Jones, an authorized
agent of the United States Christian
Commission during the war, has made
oath to the following facts, which throw
light upon TiIden's war record which
John Bigelow has tried to illuminate
New York, Sept. 81, 1876.
/, Daniel P. Jones, of the city Of New
York. being duly sworn depose and cay
that during the time when TIE United
States Christian Commission was in ex-
isterce, and about September Of 1868,
whese mission it was to furnish supplies
Of provisions and medicines to the sick
and wounded soldiers, Il thea holding
an appointment under said conmissionI
Mr.. Samuel j. Tilden was waited on
by me and solicited to aid, when the said
S. j. Tiden made in substance the fol-
lowing reply: 81 would rather see all
the soldiers star.e to death than give
rem one cent" d the said s. j. Tiden
did not contribute. DANIEL P. JONES.
Sworn to before me this 21st day Of
September, 1876. WIN. FURNEss.
Notary Public in and for the City and
County of New York, No. "a.
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A New York Times correspondent furtn-
ishes another specimen of Tildens earn
est patriotism" during the war, thus.
In 1864, just after the battles of the Will
derness party ofgentlemen were as
sembled in room at Wizards and in
the cousre of an animated conversation
one of them used the following language:
"Gentlenen, the mista Ike we made was
that we did not turn Mcclellan with his
fine army on Washing,on and clean
out the whole thing the ad-
ministration of Mr.. Lincoln. He who
gave utteranse to this patriotic remark
was Sam uel j. Tilden.
In Heweett's and Manton Marbles per.
sonal recolldctions, somehow, they, for
got to mention this and similar incidents,
proving the character of Tilden's patriot
ism
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Affairs in Cuba appear to have
taken a more favorable turn for the
insurgents, and new vigor seems to
have been infused into their ranks.
Some trifing victories have been
achieved by them, which goes to show
that there is still a determination to
prolong a strife which at times seem
almost hopeless. The inability of
Spain to stamp out the rebellion has
been pretty well demonstrated, al
though she has spent millions of her
money and wasted thousands of
lives. If perseverance and persis-
tence under difficulties deserve sue
cess, certainly the Cubans are enti-
tied to it.
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New Jersey is always very prompt
with her hangings, and seems to
have plenty of them. Most of them
are done with gallows made thirty
years ago, which is transported to
different parts of the State as it is
needed. BY means of a five hundred
pound weight, the criminal is shot
into the air with the momentum of a
bomb from a mortar. His neck is
broken instantly, and he does well
if he keeps his head on. The name
of the inventor Of this cheerful ma
chine is not given. 1t is only said
| that he was country carpenter, and
that he made it without a model.
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Dissolution of Partnership

THE PARTNERSHIP -heretofo e
Il existing between II. L. Clippinger
u Co., has been dissolved this day by
mutual consent, II. L. Clippinger. the
senior partner retiring.
The books of the firm will be found
at their old Office in Martinsburg, where
all persons having claims against the
firm will please present them, and all
persons knowing themselves indebted
will please call and make settlem ent, as
the books of the firm must be speedily
closed.
H: L. CLIPPINGER q co.
Martinsburg, w. Va, Oct. 5,'76.
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EXTREMELY CHEAP.

Two Aallons will cover a hundred
square feet of Single roof, while on
tin, iron, felt, matched boards or any
smooth surface, from two quarts to one
gallon are required to 100 square feet of
Surface, and although the paint has q
heavy body it is easily applied with a
brush.
No Tar IS Used IN this Composition,
therefore 1t neither cracks in winter nor
runs in summer.
On decayed shingles it fills up the
holes and pores, and gives new SUBJ
stantial roof that will last for years.
Curled or warped shingles it brings to
their places, and keeps them there. 1t
fills up all holes in Felt roofs, stops the
leaks-and although slow dry er, rain
does not affect it few hours after APP
plying. As nearly all paints that are
black contain TAR, be sure you obtain
our GEEUIoE article, which, (for shin
\
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HIS WHITENING TOUCH.

When Sam Tiiden the Bullionist, was
Hooding Marquette with his shinplasters,
times were Prosperous. Everybody had
money, and happiness 7eigned supreme.
When The Government threatened to
prosecute him, and broke up his business;
hard times set in, and pail rests over
Northern Michigan to-1ay.
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AMERICAN ALLIANCE,

AMERICAN ALLIANCE,
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE Con-. Rooms
New YoBK, October G.
70 the Editor of the NeU York Times:
wish TO correct some of the mistakes
. il the letter which was published in the
World, SIN, &c, on Wednesday, as COM
ing from Governor Hayes Secretary; and
first, Cover O. Hayes never was mem
Der oftAe American Alliance; second, he
never saw e constitution or bylaws of
the organization; third, no committee of
this oder ever, at any time, called on him,
either at Columbus, Philadelphia, or any
other p ce, for any purpose. We simply
notified him by letter that we endorsed his
nomination, in answer 70 which we receiv-
ed the letter from his Secretery. That let
ter was taken from my Office, and | was
as much surprised as any one can be to
see it in print am at loss to see why
those papers should find any fault with
the proceedings, as we endorsed Mr.. Tilden
for Governor two years ago, and he found
no fault with it, but on the contrary was
very grateful for the assistance, only he
requested that it might be kept secret, as
if il should become public, he feared be
might lose the foreign vote.
Respectfully yours,
LEMUEL S. TYLER,
Secretary 4. &,
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NOTICE.

The lumber busiress will be cpntin-
ued in all its branches at the old stand,
with special attention to the Door,
Sash and House Furnishing Depart
ment, hoping bo strict attention to bus
mess, quick sales and small profits
to retain the patronage of the puqlic, SO
literally bestowed upon the old film.
j. l.. BEN DER 4 co.
OCTOBER 7--3tdaw.
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New York Cash Price List :

~ OHc DdILSi ........s ..ss-.s.sOO w
We have in stock, of our own man
ufacture, roofing materials, ETC., at the
following low prices
1000 rolls extra Rubber Roofing at 8
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1000 rolls 2-ply Tarred Roofing Felt,
at IL cents per square feet.
5000 rolls 2-ply Tarred Roofing Felt,
at q cents per square foot.
200 rolls Tarred Shething, at cent
per square fost
5000 gallons fine Enamel Paint mix
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work at 81 per gallon.
Send for sample card of colors. All
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money or satisfactory city reference
No goods shipped G. 0. ID. unless ex-
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Sample orders solicited,
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Wy LOCAL AGENTS WANTED.
Oct 10 3m
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n000 Can't be made by every ag't
sN1I every month in the business

we furnish, but those that
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Business pleasant and honorable. Wo-
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We will furnish you a complete outfit
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BRICK WALLS

our BRIGHT RED is the only reliable
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9 9 9 8 9 Q . 8 .

To the Working Glass. We
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address GEO. STINsoN & Co., Augusta, Me,
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IN THE GREAT CAUSE
~ OF
u HUMAN MISERY

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EzS- The Hayes and Wheeler Campaign
Club meet in Wisong Hall every Friday
evening.
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One.Third the Cost Of Re-Shlngling,
1t stops Every Leak.

and for tin or iron has no equal. as it
expands by heat, contracts by cold, and
NEVER CRACKS nor scales. Roofs COW
cred with Tar Sheathing Felt can be
made water-tight at small expense,
and preserved for many years.
The Slate Paint is
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:51sy- The Republican Reading Room and
Head Quarters, over the Post Office are
open day and night. Call in.
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There is some conflict Of opinion
as to the Servians acceptance Of the
proposed armstice.
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State Of ". Va., County Of Berkeley, IS !.
|, j. B. Wilson, Cashier of the above
named Bank do solemnly swear that the
above statement is true to the best of my
knowledge and belief.
j. B. WILSON, Cashier.
Subscribed and sworn before me this
9th day Of October, 1876.
H. B. MILLER,
Notary Public.
Correct Attest
A. J. THOMAS, !
G. W. MoKoWN, Directors
A. R. McQUILKIN,
OceOber 3
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Republiran Columns.

These Columns have been Contracted
for, and belongs to the Republican
Executive Com. They alone are
Responsible for all matter herein.
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Notice to Trespassers.
FAIR WARMING.

All persons are hereby warned against
trespassing upon any of the lands of the
undersigned, in the vicinity of Little
Georgetown, by cutting or carrying of
timber, pulling down fences, carrying off
fruit, hunting, &C., or in any manner
that comes under the legal definition of
trespass. Against all parties so offending
the law will be enforced to the fullest ex-
tent. GEORGE NEWKIRK,
JAMES IL. NEWKIRK.
JACOB R0PP.
Aug. SO INV
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A CARD:

HAVING sold my interest in the
Ii lumber business to one of my late
partners, Mr.. Isaac L.. Bender, (in or.
der to attend to my private interests in
a VALUABLE PATENT for i'm
provement in WEATHERBOARD-
ING) / bespeak for him a continuation
ofthe pat ronage have enjoyed for SO
mary years, feeling confident he will
merit the public confidence.
/ will be found as usual at the old of
fee, when not absent from home in the
interests of my patent, and will be glad
20 see all my old friends and cnsto-
mers. Respectfully,
Il. L. CLIPPENGER.
Martinsburg, W. Va. Oct. 5,s76.
October 7,3t
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CHOCOLATE COLOR,

when first applied, changing in about a
month to uniform slate coler, and is
to all intcnts and purposes SLATE. On
TIN ROOFS
or red color is usually preferred, as one
coat is equal to five OF any ordinary
na;p+ for
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CEND 25c. to G. P. howell & Co, New
y York, for Pamphlet of 100 pages, con
tanning lists of 5000 papers, and estimates
showing cost of advertising. m4lyw
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EW AD REFRESHMENTS.

A roof may be covered with very
cheap single. and by application of
this slate may be made to last from 20
to % years. old roofs can be patched
and coated, looking much better and
lasting longer than new shingles with
out the slate, for
0ne-ThiFd the Cost Of Re-Shingling,
The expense of stating new shingles
is only ahout the cost of simply layi ng
them. The paint is FIREPgooF against
sparks or flying embers, IS may be east
ly tested by any one.
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That large buster has disappeared.
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4 NUT FOR THE ST ATBsMAN TO
CRACK.

a Democratic Sensation spoiled.
GOVERNOR HAYES AND THE AMERICAN ArLl-
ANcE--A LETTER FRoX THsEcRETAEEY o
THE ORGANIZATION.
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THE CULvERwELL
MEDICAL CO,

A Ann st., N. Y, post office box, 1850
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Clarksville weekly chronicle. (Clarksville, Tenn.) 1873-1890, 1876-01-29
ICEPROSPECTs.
Not Pound Cut Along the Hudson
Vet

Not Pound Cut Along the Hudson
Yet.
So far this winter no ice has been
gathered along the Hudson river, and
as the season has advanced considera-
bly,, with continued unfavora BILE wealth
er, the prospects for full crop are
considered poor. The season for
storing ice generally commences about
/ the end of December and ends when
the houses are filled, early in February,
All the large ice companies and deal
ers were about to commence the har-
vest at the usual time this season,
when the mild weather came and des-
troyed the ice which had formed up
to that time.
There are probably from 5000 to
5000 men along the Hudson waiting
for the work of gathering ice, and con-
siderable suffering is reported among
some ofthem. The ice dealers of this
city have on hand a considerable
quantity and in the poorest seasons
manage to obtain good supply, al
/ though obliged to secure it from re-
mote points.
! The ice business has gone up from
small beginnings to be one of the lar
gest minor industries of the country.
1t employs a capital of over $4,000
600, and the aggregated sales of ice
are more than S29000,000. Forty
years ago the capital invested was less
than 500, Geo. and the aggregate sales
not more than &125,000.
Over ones. hundred thousand tons
are exported to Southern cities and
foreign countries. As many persons
are aware, the ice houses are huge
build ng5, from one to two hundred
feet in width and from two hundred
to four hundred in length, generally of
wood, though sometimes of brick, with
double, triple, quadruple walls, the
interstices packed with some non
conducting substance, such as spent
tan bark, saw-dust, etc., with doors
closing tightly ON each floor, but no
windows, and with incline planes
movable and adapted to each story,
without as well as within, and in the
case of the larger houses a steam ele-
vator is employed to drag the blocks
up the inclined planes aud lower them
on the INSIDE. During the harvest
season the work of gathering ice is
pushed vigorously, an% IT some of the
large ice-houses 600 tons are harvest
ed in an hour.-A lbdny EreniRg Jour
nal.