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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

He thinks that post-mortem exam
ination would show that his brother
in'law was insane. and such a revul-
sion OF feeling would follow, on the
part of the public, that the death
penalty would be abolished by unan-
imous consent. His declaration in.
dicates that insanity is in the Gui-
teau family, and that he has caught
1t by marriage to Guiteau's sister.
The expert who said under oath that
five out of every twenty-five persons
the world over are insane, may count
Mr. Scoville in one of the fives. If
Guiteau's execution results in the
abolition of capital punishment it
will be because no culprit can be
judged bad enough to suffer the
same penalty as that miscreant. DIR.
Fordyce Barker brushed away much
fog from the eyes of the jury when
he pronounced moral insanity moth
ing but wickedness. Guiteau's in
sanity is wickedness in its worst
form, and for such a criminal as he
the death penalty is the only adequate
punishment. From Moses to the end
of the world there will be continuous
laws for the infiiction of the death
penalty upon the murderer.-N Y.
Mai and Express.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
How Watches are Made,

1t will be apparent to any one, who will
examine SOLID GOLD WATCH, that aside
from the necessary thickness for engraving
and polishing, a large proportion of the
precious metal used is needed only to stffen
and hold the engraved portions in place, and
supply the necessary solidity and strength
The surplus gold is actually needless so far
as UTILITY and beauty are concerned. In
JAMES BOSS PATENT GOLD WATCH
CASES, this WASTE of precious metal is over
come, and the SAME SoLIDITY ANDSTREN 9TH
produced at from one-t third to one half OF the
usual cost of solid cases. This process is of
the most simple nature, as follows: plate of
nickle composition metal, especially adapted
to the purpose, has two plates, of SOLID GOLD
soldered one on each side. The three are then
passed between polished steel rollers, and the
result is a strip of heavey plated com position
from which the cases, backs, centres beZelS
&C., are cut and shaped by suitable dies and
formers. The gold in these cases is sufficient
ly thick to admit of all kinds of chasing en-
craving and enamelling: the engraved casses
have been carried until worn periectlysmooth
by time and use without removing the gold
THIS is THE ONLY CASE MADE WITH
TWO PLATES OF SOLID GOLDAND WAR
RANTED BY SPECIAL CERTIFICATE.
For sale by all jewelers.. Ask for Illus
trated Catalogue and to see warrant.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
A Donation to a Worthy Woman.

Mrs. Monterey Moon, of Oakland,
who has endeared herself to the good
people of this community by her
christian fortitude under great phys
zeal suffering for several years, was,
Saturday last, the recipient of "a hand
some donation Of money and house
hold necessities, which were collected
by few young ladies of Oakland.
Mrs. Moon desires US TO express her
thanks to the donors, and to say that
she heartily wishes them prosperity
in time and happiness in eternity.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

quite confident that the missing boat
will be found and the hardships Of
all the survivors are ended. 1.-THE
mere fact that they are shipwrecked
seamen," he says, would guarantee
that. AS to their journey home
ward, their best route is Moscow,
and so far from its being one of diff
Guilty or discomfort, it is one of abso.
lutte pleasure. never enjoyed any
thing more in my life than my sledge
ride from Ivkutsk to Moscow. The
distance is about $500 miles and
the journey consumed q days.
Sometimes the mercury was 40 de-
grees below zero, but the air was dry
and STILL"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
THE RIFLE MATCH.

The rifle match announced last
week came off according to pro
gram, on the Oakland Hotel grounds,
near the Washington spring. Owing
to the unfavorable weather, but few
spectators were present. About %
members of the company contested
for the prizes. The "Watkins Prize"
was won by Corporal l.. d. Thrasher,
of Deer Park; the "Veitch Prize"
by Capt. E. III. Wardwell; the
"Challenge Cup" 10y Sergt. A. G..
Mason, and the "Drummers' Prize"
by Master Percy Veitch.
The craftsmanship was certainly
good, and some OF those who did not
secure prizes made ''strings" that re-
fleets cerdit upon them.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
Christmas In Oakland.
E. J. STUCK.

Christmas falling on Sunday this
year, Monday was generally observed
as holiday. The stores were gen
orally closed, except those dealing in
holiday goods, and from all depart
ments of business that deal in what are
known as."Christmas goods" there
came the reports that sales have been
more active than ever before.
THE SUNDAY SCHOOL FESTIVALS.
The usual "Christmas Tree Ser
vices" were held at all OF the Protest
ant Churches, that of the Lutheran
School being held Saturday evening.
The Church was handsomely deco
rated, and the children were all made
happy by presents Of toys, candies,
nuts, &c.
At the Episcopal Church the exer-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
Real Estate Transfers.

The following is a list of real estate
transfers filed for record in the Office
of w. H. Tower. Clerk of the Circuit
Court for Garrett county, for the
week ending December %:
Joseph r. Anderson, to Rudolph
Beckman, part of a tract of land
called Latent WORTH" containing
491 acres $3.50. frttr
Elizabeth Myers and husband to
John Wiley, part of a tract of land
called "Shylock War;" containing
2 acres sd.
John N. Erwin and wife to Cephas
A. Dodge, military lots Nos. 1888
and 1893. containing 80 acres each
5000.
VIM: r. Getty and wife to Rosana
Hoover. part of a tract of land called
"ShyIock War" containing 294 acres;
$500.
William Hoover, to Mary Goose
man, part of tract OF land called
"ShylOck War;" containing 874 acres.
Emanuel Gnagey and wife to Solo
mon d. YOder, part ola tracts ''Sugar
Point" and chestnut Grove" con-
tanning 290 acres $3.50.
Frances S. Lockman, to Robert M.
Dorter, militarylots $3.50 and $40, con-
tanning III acres $l400.
Daniel Yommer and wife to Mary
Wiley, part of a tract of land called
Bucks Pasture )" S130.
Peter Martin and wife to VIM. c..
Buncutter, part of tract of land
called ''Small Meadows" containing
ia acres S1085.
John Roth and wife to l.. G. and
Jno. A. Shaffer part of "Covent Gar
den," containing TT acres Sl400.
John A. Shaffer and others to
Nancy Bittner, part of "COYen Gar
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
The Balloon Trip to the North Pole

4AO OoAlOOh ~ w NAO wv OAA L OAO'
Commander Cheyne has stated for
Montreal by invitation of Sir John
Mcdonald and Sir Samuel Leonard
Tilley. to interest the Canadian pub
lie in his scheme for reaching the
North Pole by balloon expedition.
The Commander says that the expe-
dition is to be fitted out by popular
subscription. 1t will cost $4,000,
and $4,000 is to be raised in each
country. The three balloons, which
will cost 10000 will be made in Eng
land and shipped to this country.
New York will be the starting point,
and June next the time. The eXpe-
dition will go to ST. Patrick's Bay,
496 miles from the pole, and when
the right wind comes along it is ex-
pected to reach the pole inside of
twenty four hours. Each balloon
will be provided with sledge-boat
and provisions for fifty-one days, and
will reel out telegraph wire as it
travels, keeping in communication
with the main station. The Com
mander anticipates no difficulty from
the cold. Orders have already been
sent to Greenland directing the au-
thorities there to aid the expedition
in every way possible.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
Business Principles on a Farm.

As population increases, competi-
ton increases, and as farming gets
older, more difficulties are to be over
come. There is at present more need
of business principles being used on
the farm than there was generation
ago. AS population becomes denser,
more people have to maintain them
selves on the same area-there is
crowding of the weaker to the wall.
Capital and intelligence find larger
opportunity, and forethought be-
comes an essential. The farmer who
applies intelligence and forethought,
and meets progress in order to reap
all the advantages of his position,
becomes an interested capitalist in
the soil. He who joys along in the
old-time rut which was formed under
conditions of scant population and
virgin soil, finds himself remaining
in poverty, and his children becom-
ing common laborers.-Idem.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
Election of Officers.

Officers of PatmoS council No. 1856.
American Legion of Honor were
elected at a meeting held Dec. 23d,
to serve one year as follows:
Past Commander. L. j. Peddicord.
Comm nder, DR.. B. 7. Keller.
V. Commander, r. j. Fringer.
Orator, H. w. Combs.
Secretary, F. A. Thayer.
Collector, E. z. To wer,
Treasurer, w. II. Tower.
Chaplain. John w. Smith.
Guide, Lloyd Chambers.
Warden. Geo. w. Legge.
Sentry, K. ID. Kepner.
Trustees DR.. E. III. Bartlett. John
w. Veitch and Geo. w. Legge.
Officers of Alta Lode X of I'll, No.
574. were elected at meeting held
Dec. sd. to serve one year rs follows !:
Past Dictator, James A. Hayden.
Dictator, John Compton.
Vice Dictator, Il. j. Peddicord.
Asst. Dictator, Chas. III. SinceIl.
Reporter w. HI. Tower.
f. Reporter, A. G. Sturgiss.
Treasurer, Geo. NJ. Mason.
Guide, Dayid Little.
Guardian, Ii. b. Wolfe.
Sentinel, Samuel LaWton.
Chaplain, j. M. Davis.
Trustees, +. H. Bartlett, J. M.
Davis and Samuel Lawton.
Representative to Grand Lodge,
Samuel Lawton.
Alternate, w. III. Tower.
Medical Examiner, DR.. j. Lee Nc
Cornas.
On Monday night December 10Th,
SheaItiel Lode, No. 122 l. O. o. F.,
elected the following officers for the
term beginning Jan. 1st 4:
Noble Grand. f. A. Thayer.
Vice Grand, S. E. Switzer.
Per. Secty, w. Fl. Tower.
Rec. Secty, M. r. Hamill.
Treas, Geo. w. Legge.
Representative to Grand Lodge, HI.
w. Combs.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
MARYLAND NEWS.

LIE ntW HIlIiidIy COiIIpd1y at
Rockville, Md. has been named the
"Montgomery Guards"
The Cumberland Times dem. ed
itorialIy advocates Hon. John w.
Garrett for United States Senator
to succeed Senator JAS. Black
Groome.
The work of lengthening the locks
on the Chesapeake and Ohio canal is
to be commenced January 1. The
material for the purpose is now being
distributed at the different locks.
The Frostburg Journal delyes into
ancient history, and rises to remark
that this Christmas is the ninety Sec
ond anniversary of the formation of
Allegheny county, and wants the
people of the county to get ready for
centennial celebration in 1889.
The jury in the case of Thomas
Hodgett, found dead near the rail
road at Frostburg on Monday morn
ing last, though unable to implicate
any person in killing the man, re-
turned a verdict that he came to his
death through the agency of persons
unknown to the jury.
The recount last week of the vote
at the late election for Messrs. Hen
derson. Democrat, and Purdum,
Republican, to represent Montgom-
cry county in the lower house of the
Legislature, resulted i'm one vote
more for Mr.. Henderson than his
opponent. The official returns gave
Henderson two more votes than Mr..
Purdum.
The Cumberland Times, in an ar
tice about graveyard insurance, says
the total amout so far as known taken
out in that section is about sos. 900.
Of this at least S52,0 900 is in collapsed
concerns, and the other policies are
in companies regarded as worthless.
One man holding $1,000 insurance
has paid two assessments. the first
Sc. 45 and the second S9975. So far
some of the spectators have not re
ceived one cent from their ventures
and do not expect to now.
Cumberland Ne,cs: At $3.50 O'Clock
Friday morning there occurred in
Barton a fire, resulting in loss of life.
AT that hour George Schramm, who
occupies as a saloon and residence a
frame building known as the old
"Creutzburg brewery" was sudden
~ awakened to find that the house
was on fire. the flames having start
| ed in the saloon beneath. Schramm
and his family had barely time to es.
cape with their lives, the entire con
tents of the house being burned. AT
ter the fire was out the charred re-
mains of Peter Mccormick, who was
left asleep in the saloon when it was
closed for the night, were found in
the ruins. 1t is stated that McCor-
mick was in the saloon intoxicated,
and when it was closed he was lock-
ed in, that he might sleep off the eff
fects of his rotations. The origin of
the fire is not certainly known. One
theory is that he arose in tire night
and IN cropping about upset the stove
or a lamp and fred the building. 1t
is positively known that the remains
were those of Mccormick. The de
ceased was miner and bachelor,
aged about As years. He was Of
rather dissolute habits. Schramm
owned the building. AS stated, the
building and contents were total
loss.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

cises took place Monday afternoon,
when presents were distributed to
the children.
The Services at the Presbyterian
and Methodist Churches were held
Monday night, and, notwithstand-
ing the inclemency of the weather,
DC tn houses were crowded. After
short, but impressive exercises, the
gifts provided were distributed to
the children. after which large
number of private gifts were distrib-
dted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

den," containing 127 acres; $3.50.
Peter Martin and wife to VIM. F.
Mansfield, part of"Small Meadows"
containing 204 A. 3 r. and Ps;
S1433. 25.
Howard Stuck and wife to How
ard Minard, military lot No, 29lO;
$500.
VIM. Chisholm, administrator, to
Davis N. Murphy, part Of a tract of
land called "Dalreach," containing
253} acres ; $500.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
Church Services--Sunday.

NJ. E. Church-Preaching at 104
a. M, and 6.45 p. M, by Rev. Jones.
Lutheran Church Preaching at 7
o'clock, p. m. by Rev. VIM. Stoud-
enmire.
st. Peters, Catholic Preaching
every Sunday at 1Ol O'Clock a. M,
except the second Sunday of each
month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
LOCAL NEWS.

Oysters served in every style at
Gerhart's.
Preaching every evening next
week in the M. E. Church.
DIR. Charles Keller, of Grants
vile. is spending the holidays in
Oakland.
Burgess Gender. of Oakland,
spent Christmas with relatives and
friends in Cumberland.
Died, near the Red House, of
pneumonia, Sunday last. John c.
Nethkin. in the 55th year of hisage.
Fresh Bread, Cakes and Pies al
ways on hand, or baked to order at
Gerhart's, opposite the Glades Hotel.
-Messrs. John and William Phil
son, of Berlin, Somerset county Pa.,.
are visiting at Rev. John M. Da-
Wis.
Died, near Oakland, of diphthe-
ria. Monday last, William Paugh,
aged about q years. He leaves a
wife and one child.
died, in Ryans Glades, Saturday
of last week, of dIphtheria, a seven
year old daughter of Mr.. j.. M.
White.
A house and lot on Liberty Street
for sale, or will exchange for small
farm in the county. For particulars
apply at this office.
What sale Morrison & Bro. has
on their Cough Syrup, Liniment and
Horse and Cattle Powder. The larg
est package fer the price inthe world.
Married, at Mount Zion M. E.
Church, this county, Wednesday,
December %. by Rev. j. 2. Wilson,
Thomas w. Frost to Miss Sarah &.
Tnrner.
On Sunday night. Dec. 10th,
lamp exploded in the hands of Miss
Mollie Vanverth, residing three miles
from Hutton's Switch, burning her
seriously.
Mr.. d. 7. E. CasteeI, of the West
Virginia University, and Mr.. Ed.
H. Sincell Of st. Johns College, An
napolis, are spending the holidays in
Oakland.
The only usiness transacted by
the Orphans Court Tuesday was the
passing of the first account of A. J.
Fike. administrator of The estate of
Elizabeth Fike, deceased.
On Christmas Day our worthy
Postmaster was the recipient of
splendid turkey and lot of inc APP
Piles, from John l.. Browning, Esq.
one of our substantial farmers.
"A Juvenile Christmas Tree party
was given by Masters Harry and
Lee McComas, sons of DR.. J. Lee
McCnmas. Tuesday evening, which
was largely attended. The little
guests were handsomely entertained.
The party was a great success.
-Diphtheria is prevailing to an
alarming extent in the Ryans Glade
and Chisholm Mill neghborhood,
this county. 1t is now in the fam
lilies of VIM. J. Wilson, Capt. White
and others. We have had no cases
in Oakland so far this winter.
Married, on Christmas Day, at
the residence of Mr.. Henry Feigh, by
Elder jeremiah Beeghley, Mr.. John
Feigh and Miss Minerva Biddinger.
There were about 20 persons in at
tendance, and all Jared sunptuously,
and very pleasant day was spent.
We wish the young couple much
success and happiness.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

THE JEANNETTE's SURVIVORS,
Mr.. p. M. d. Collins, formerly
Russian telegraph contractor in 81
IBERIA, and who is familiar with the
part of the country where the jean
e'ssurvivors now are, ON being in
terrogated on the subject by New
York reporter Saturday, said he is
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
The End Of CAPITAL Punishment.

Mr.. Scoville expressed the belief,
in his lecture in Washington last
week, that if Guiteau is hung it will
be the end of capital punishment.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
NOTICE.

All persons are warned against cutting
down any of the timber on my land on the
Hooppole Road, adjoining the land of Bowie
Johnson, about three miles from Deer Park
for cutting down timber in Garrett COUNTY.
Md, without permission of the owner of the
land, is the same, under the Act of 1880. CHI
26i, as for feloniously stealing goods or chat
tells TO the value of the tree or trees" so cut
down.
THEOS. B. HORWITZ.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
Road Notice.
The Maryland Directory.

This book contains the names and Post
Office address OF Farmers, Merchants and
others in all the counties, and circulates in
every town and village in the State. The
revised third edition, now in course ofprepa-
ration, the publishers Will endeavor to make
more correct and complete than former is
sues have been. They will be pleased to re-
ceive orders for subscriptions and advertise
ments. Call or address,
J. FRANK LEWIS & Co.,
Tsp. o. Avenue.
Sl0td Baltimore
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
TIMBER FOR SALE.

Part of the timber on the tract of land be-
longing to Theos. b. Horwitz, on the HOOP
pole Road, adjoinining lands of Bowie John.
son, within short distance of Browning's
steam saw mill. Apply to
JAS. a. HAYDEN,
Republican Office Oakland. Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31
Dentistry.

DR.. J. Daily, resident dentist at
Westernport, will be in Oakland
Tuesday, January Sd, and remain a
few days.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

nmN III business now before the public You
HEX'Rs can make money faster at work for
HIN l us than at anything else. Capital
U4D not needed. We will start you. Sl2
a day and upwards made at home by the in
dustrous. Men, women, boys and girls want.
ed everywhere to work for us. Now is the
time. You can work in spare time only or
give your whole time to the business. You
can live at home and do the work. No other
business will pay you nearly as well. No one
can fail to make enormous pay by engaging
at once. Costly Outfi and terms free. Money
made fast, easily, and honorably. Address
TRUE 4 Co., Augusta, Maine.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

n TIT N Great chance to maize money.
ENN 81 Those who always take advantage
ETskHuss of the good chances for making
u DWI. money that offered, generally
become wealthy while those who do not i'm
prove Such chances remain in poverty. We
want many men, women. boys and girls to
work forus right in their own localities. Any
one can do the work properly from the first
times ordinary wages. Expensive outfit furn-
ished free. Noone who engages fails to make
money rapidly. You can devote your whole
Time to the work. or only your spare moments
Full information and all that is needed sent
free. Address SrINsoN Co., Portland,
Maine. Dec. 81 ly.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-31

SELBYsPoRT. Md, Dec, 18th, 1881.
EDITOR REPUBLICAN L ask the
signers of the card published in the
last weeks REPUBLICAN, to come
out and tell Us who they are abiding
to, and not do so much back biting.
Then they shall receive reply in
fiji.
E. J. STUCK.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-18

In NO department of the National
Government has there been more sub
stantial reform than in the post office
department under the manag, mcnt OF
Postmaster General James. The re-
oeipts from the post Offices OF New York,
Boston, Baltimore and Chicago, for the
quarter ending June 3Oth, show an in
crease of $3.50, 900 over the receipts from
the same offices last year. The increase
in the sale of stamps, envelopes and
postal cards sold in tie last fiscal year
over the preceding fiscal year was
81, $50, 600. Added to this is the reduc-
ton in the expenses of the department
by disseminating mail routes under the
star route agencies, that were useless,
Of 81. 80, 900. With continuation Of
the same economical management, the
post office department will be not only
self sustaining, but there will be large
surplus to the credit of the Govern
ment. President Garfield was certain
ly fortunate in the selection of an eX
perienced and efficient gentleman as
Postmaster General James has proven
to be. Il every other department of the
government Is conducted with sucl
signal ability economy and honesty
this indeed may be called a reform ad
ADMINISTRATION.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-18

New Is THE tilue Ior camp meeting
folks to tear up every thing about the
house preparatory to attending the
amp Neetings. Canvas tents have to
be ove. hauled, the tent poles counted
the camp stove blackened, stools and
chairs repaired, meeting dresses made
and every thing put in order for ten or
twelve days sojourn in the woods, to
listen to the hootings Of the owls, the
chattering of squirrels, the chirpiug OF
crickets and the rasping of katy its.
People i'll o.den times used to attend
calnp-meetings on account of The rclig.
ious revivals that generally took place
but that fashion has become almost OBJ.
solete and they 90 now to spend week
or ten days pleasantly in the woods
This itself is commeDdable and gives
poor, tired humanity chance for get
ting breath or pure country air-ar
opportunity az much appreciated by
pastors as by people.
Daily Republican., 1881-07-18

Two WEEKS and two days have pass
ed since the attempt on the Presidents
life and the hope which slowly Eudded
from the gloom of the first few days
has ripened into reasonable hope of
recovery. Still it would be mistake
to say or to think that all danger 10
past, as sudden relapse is still posi-
BILE, and it will be noticed that the at.
tending physicians still say that he is
progressing steadily toward conva-
lescence. His temperature has fallen
nearly to the normal standard and he
has very little afternoon fever. He
sleeps naturally, eats and digests natur11
ally and altogether seems on the fair
road to healthful restoration. If he
shall do as well in the next two weeks
as in the two weeks past, 1t will be a
remarkable recovery, but one which
all the circumstances of the case now
promise
Daily Republican., 1881-07-18

A GREAT many people, now that the
summer is half over are hurrying off ia
the sea shores 10 speed the money they
have made the other rart of the year.
Hotel keepers, slight Of hand gentle
men, boot blacks. and table walters
welcome them with open arms so long
~ their cash lasts There is an i'm,
Inense amount of humbug in summer.
ing at the sea shore, walking through
sand foo. deep, not shade tree near
at night coopsd up in an eight by tel
room, to fight mosquitoes and perhap:
other occupants Of a couch at the rat'
of from $40 to SIS per week board
Half that much money expended woult
make home twice az attractive and com
Portable as a sojourn ut the sea shore
We can't 60 to the sea shore.