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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24

duty of all persons who have taken
an interest in these matters to give
tie benefit of their counsel and SER
vices. In doing this by those who
are attached to the principles which
have made the several late elections
SO marked, something may be ac-
complished. 1t is so hard TO reform
abuses and so difficult to retrench
when those in place or power are to
suffer. that not only persistent but
courageous action is necessity. The
measures most prominently before
the public are:
"First. new registration of voters.
To make this effective and satlsfac-
tory, the registration must Re In
voting precincts. and these precincts
ought not to contain more than 4OO
votes and to be efficient in the city
the registration should be biennially
made.
Next. primary meetings must be
nut under the protection of law, and
under regulations that will secure a
lust and fair expression of the people
who hold them.
Next, the purity of electors must
be defended by rigid and thorough
law.
"Next, the absolute freedom of
elections from the intrusion OF strang-
ers, or of their violence and force.
and especially from the presence of
armed men and that full provision
be made for the open and public
taking of the ballot and the count
of it. :,
"Next, useless offices must be aboiT
ished, and of these there is number.
Next, the number of officers and
employees of the Legislature must be
limited to proper and decent proper
lions, and their service and compen-
sation fixed by law.
Next, there must be provision
made against any member of either
House receiving extra or additional
compensation beyond that of his
regular salary for any kind of service
rendered as such member, by the
most stringent law.
"Next, that there be we'll guarded
legislation to prevent any one from
receiving any extra compensation for
services rendered.
Next. that a perfect system be
established by law to give out the
public printing, not only for the Leg
islature before the beginning of the
session, but for all the printing for all
the departments of the government
for the year.
"Next, that the subsidy" as it is
now known and called-that is. the
publication of the laws as now estab.
lished by law-be repealed.
"Next, that the weighing of hay
and grain be abolished.
Next, that the laws for tobacco
inspection he thoroughly REVISED. by
abolishing the compulsory inspection
and doing what can be done for the
ultimate removal of the whole sys-
tenn without injury to this interest.
Next, to thoroughly revise the
oyster navy f; reduce its expenditures
so as to make it, not only self-sustain-
ing, but a means of revenue.
"Next, carefully to scrutinize the
many appropriations made to schools
and academies and other institutions,
and see that no improper ones are
made, or if proper that the sums APP
propriated are not too large.
'"Fhese are some of the means that
require thoughtful attention and in-
telligent and thorough action. There
are others to which we shall direct
attention. but these for the present
we submit"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24
The Coming Legislature.

Under this head the Hagerstewn
Md1 (Democratic) makes the follow
ing timely and sensible suggestions /:
1--WE trust that those members
elected to the Legislature, who are
sincere friends of reform and re-
trenchment, should be now consid-
ering thesubjects which are to require
their attention, and no less is it the
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24

The Rev. T. M. Hudson, a patriar-
chal Methodist minister of West
Virginia, died on Friday at Wells
burg, in Brooke county, at the age of
83. lie was the first minister to
preach in the Fourth Street Methodist
Episcopal Church, in Wheeling, and
also preached the last sermon in the
same building before it was demol-
ished to give place to larger edifice.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24
The South is beginning to manifest

a positive interest in the policy Of
Protection. The Mobile Register,
one of the ablest representatives Of
Southern sentiment, thus discusses
the Tariff question
The South will in time compete
with New England if we are allowed
equal opportunities, but if tariff for
revenue only without incidental pro
lection to home industries should he
established, we will find our infant
manufactures breaking down before
the vast and wealthy establishments
of the North which have grown
strong under several generations of
government favors.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24
The Baltimore American Of surdo,

The Baltimore American of Sunday
says Mayor Whyte and Governor
Hamilton are moi in full accord re.
garding the attitude of the Indepen-
dent Democratic members of the
next legislature on the question of
organization of the two houses of the
General Assembly. Governor Ham.
ilton was in the city Saturday, and
held consultations with a number of
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24

At a meeting of the Board of Di-
rectors of the Baltimore & Ohio Rail-
road. held on Wednesday of last
week, Hon. John w. Garrett was
unanimously reelected president
for the twenty-fourth consecuti We
year. The affairs of the road are rep
resented to be in a most fourishing
condition.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24

r. w. L. Raisin & Co., phosphate
manufactures of Baltimore, and one
of the largest firms of the kind in
the country have failed. Their liza.
bilities are about S1,OO0,0O0. Assets
not yet known. Creditors principally
in New York and the West.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24

Mr.. G. Kettle we'll, Staff Cores
pondent of the Baltimore Times, was
in Oakland Tuesday in the interest
of that paper.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24
TERMS OF ADVERTISING.

Correspondents must enclose full name and
address, not necessarily for publication, but
d IS private guarantee of good faith. Reject
cd communications will not be returned.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24

On Wednesday, January 4th, the
General Assembly will commence
its sessions in Annapolis.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1881-12-24
SATURDAY, DEC. "a. 1881.

Congressman Urner is to be chair
man of the Committee on Accounts.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21
An Avenger of Garfield.

AS the assassin Guitteau was being ia
ken from the court house to prison after
the adjournment of court Saturday after
noon. stranger, mounted on white
horse, rode up and fired two shots into
the van and then galoped away. One of
the shots took effect in the assassin's
right arm, ipflicting slight wound. The
cowardly wretch pteously implored the
officers to hurry him into his cell and
when inside the bars became defiant and
impious.
The would-be ayenger was fired at by
one Of the officers in charge of the prison
er, and it is believed the ball took effect.
but he escaped. He is supposed to be
one Of a band who have bound them
selves with an oath to kill the assassin if
by any means he escapes conviction in
court.
The avenger was subsequently appre-
hendtd and proved to be s'crank' named
Jones.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21
LOCALS
Personal.

Mr. and Mrs. L. NJ. OSBORNE were visiting
in Elmira last week.
Col. A. G. MASON of Pittston was in town
Saturday visiting his sick father.
Reader, YOU are invited to attend the mite
society at Mrs LADD'S this evening.
CLARK B. PORTER and wife have gone to
New York and Philadelphia Mr.. ?. will buy
holiday goods.
Manager WARD of the telegraph office has
been granted weeks furlough to visit his
father, who is i'll, in Wayerly. Mr.. CRANK
BROWN takes his place.
WEBB's vote in Smithfeld and Ridgebury is
certainly complimentary to his popularity at
home and the efficient help of DEAN and
ROBINSON Troy Gazette.
Mr.. CHARLES SANDERSON, who has held
a position as machnist in the Sayre railroad
shops for some time past, has accepted sit
nation as engineer on railroad IN Pennsyl-
vania. and Mr.. WILLIAM DESMOND also an
employe in the shops has been assigned to
the machine vacated. They are both young
men hiyhlv spoken of, and we are happy to
note their advancement lVdUeHy Free
Press.
Both these young men formerly resided III
Towanda The former is son of Mr.. Z. Nj.
SANDERsON, the coal operator, and the olher
a son of the late THOMAS DESMOND.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21
BUSINESS LOCAL.

WANTED-Dress. Making and Plain Sewing, by a
thoroughly competent Dress Maker TGRMS, %
Cents per day. Enquire at j. NJ. Silfs, Cherry st.
Situation as Book keeper Clerk wanted by
thoroughly competant young man. Address Ii
Box 1875, Towanda, Pa.
David Goodman, Blacksmith, has Removed from
shop on Park street to the rear of Col. Means
block. Entrance from Pine street.
Nathan Tidd desires to inform his patrons and
the public in general that he is prepared to deliver
Loyal Sock coal at same prices as charged at the
s. l.. s. (. Yald.
BUY THE BEST KNIFE MADE-Forged n
stead of being stamped out-for sale at T.
WELLSE' Crockery store
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

FIVE CHILDREN AT ONE TIME!-4 Lddytn Ne'o
Enoland had five children sick with Chills at one
time Her pastor recommended Thermaline. She
bought family box and cured the whole lot. Chill
dren won't take ounine; its bitter taste turns their
stomachs Thermaine is put up in sugar-coated cap
sulets. like small fat beans. Only costs % cents a
box. 1t has never been known to fail, and Is now
prescribed by physicians instead of quinine.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

cdull. VI course BOuclcaut the critic, BOu-
cicauit the writer and Boucicault the actor be.
came alarmed at the success of MIR. Kinds,
and readers of dramatic news remember
how long and how bitterly his opposition was
kept up. Mapy people regard Mr.. Bouci
cault as the leading dramatic critic of this
country, and it is not certain that he is not,
but the opinions of many very good critics
are recorded to the effect that Mr.. Kinds has
taken from him the laurels in ''The Shaugh-
aun." The character-commedlan is becom-
ing leading feature in dramas for American
use, and no other is so captivating as the hon
est, rolicking son of the Emerald Isle.-Kdn-
sas CITY Journal.
This celebrated actor, supported by first
class company. appear in his famous char
acter. d" The Shaughaun," at Mercur Hall,
Tuesday evening next.
-~--
''Nothing me so much relief for the rheu-
matism, which has troubled me for years, as
st. Jacobs Oil'' says Mr.. F. w. Brown, Glen
Rock, Pa.
Fresh candies manufactured every day at
FTrCH's.
Ducks, Chickens and Turkeys. dressed and
alive, wanted all through the winter at f. f,
DTTRICH & Co.
The Court in Montreal has decided
that the Orange Society is illegal under
the law OF the country.
The Presidents only brother, a pay
master in the army will be attached to
General Hancocks staff.
Thirty thousand bushels of beans, val
ued at $97,0 900 are stored in four ware
houses in Wyoming county, N. Y.
The centennial of Daniel Webster's
birth which occurs on the 18th of Janua-
ry next will be celebrated in the Cincn-
natl schools.
1t is understood that the depositors Of
the Newark Mechanics Bank have deter
mined to prosecute the directors, and
will employ eminent counsel.
The IVor1ds Bannock City, (Montana)
special says the Government official list
Inviting tenders for mail contracts for
the next year contains a proposition for
tenders for mail contract from Red
Rock to Salmon City, and states that the
present pay is $l4,G4 No Government
mail has ever been carried over this
route. Washington officials have been
repeatedly advised of this but it seems to
have no effect on them.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Largest assortment of Vases and noticed Cups
Cups and Saucers, in town at the CENT Store.
William Brown, at Miller's Barn, cleans and oils
Harness, and washes wagons very cheapy
Immense shipments of TOYS for the Holiday
trade are being received daily at the CENT
Store.
BRADFORD COUNTY ROAD LAWL.-Just
Published, a revised edition of Carnochans ROAD
Laws and Laws Relating to Township Othcers In
Bradford County," by Samuel w. Buck.
For sale at Treasurer's Office or at either Wmt-
combs ar Crosss books tore, Towanda, Ia
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

We see by call in the Tunkhannock
Worker that the Greenbackers of this coun-
try arc to hold meeting in the Grand Jury
Room on Friday, Dec. 2, to take action look
ing to the establishment of Greenback pa
per for this Congressional district, and trans
acting other important business.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21
GALE OF VALU ABLE
0REAL ESTATE.

The undersigned will offer for
sale the balance of the Real Es-
tate of G. F. Mason, which he
holds as Trustee, on
Thursday, Dec. 1st, ST, at pm.
On the premises described.
Lot No. 5, containing 5 acres
lot No. 6, containing 5 acres lot
No, 7, containing 5 acres, lot No.
Tt, containg 4 acres and 26
perches. Those lots all front on
Main street, and are on the west
side. Also the following build
ing lots on the east side of Main
street; Lots No. AZ, 48, 40 and
III, all front on Main street ard
are 40 feet front, and from 80
to 40 feet deep. Lot No. So
faces Centre street; has so feet
front and from 90 to 100 feet
deep. Lot No. 10 faces Centre
street and has SO feet front and
$50 feet depth. No. I45 is a
part of lot facing both Creek
and Centre streets. Lots No.
14S and one $50 face Centre st.
and are SO feet front and $50 #.
deep. Lots No. I4I and 142 face
Creek staeet, These two lots
are in triangular shape and
erch are SO feet wide. Lot No.
IS is a corner lot facing Centre
street and has house thereon.
Any of the above property can
be purchased at private sale by
applying to the Trustee or to
Hon. Joseph Powell, VIM. M.
Mallory, Esq, or Col. ]. F.
Means, members of the Advisory
Committee.
TERMS OF SALE.-One-
third at time of sale; one-third in
six months and the remainder
in one year, with intrest from
day of sale. H. L. SCOTT,
Nov. 9th, 1881. T1mstee.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Miss EMMA WARING respectfully informs the
ladies that she has taken rooms at Mr.. VIM. Keys
er-s house, on Pine street near Graded school
where she will be pleased to see all in need OF hef
services. Cutting, fitting and dress making done
on reasonable terms, and all work warrante to suit
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Lieut.. HENLY made the best combined
score at the rife contest on Saturday. and is
entitled to wear the prize offered, an elegant
riieman's badge, until next season, The
contestants were all members of Go. A. The
distance was 900 and 800 yards, and the sue
cessful score 10 in possible 20.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Ladies will be interested in knowing that
Mrs. MINGOs is now in New York selecting
more millinery goods. She will soon be home
and the ladies knowing her good taste in such
matters, will keep sharp look out for her
return,
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Mrs. Judge WILBUR died at her residence
in Troy on Friday afternoon. When her
husband died two weeks since, she said she
would soon follow him. Funcrsl at | O'Clock
tomorrow afternoon.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Bv referring to an advertisement on this
pcge the reader will see that the popular
Loval Sock coal hus been reduced 90 cents
per ton. Thanks to Superintendent BLIGHT.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

The Episcopal Mite Society will meet mex
Monday evening at Mrs. LADD'S on River ST.
The prospect of having rector soon gives
added interest to these social gatherings.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

LOST, between the express office and Pine
street. a string of Rosary Beads, with links of
silver. Finder will be suitably rewarded on
leaving at this office.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

FOR SALE-Two covered buggies, single har-
ness saddle and bride, cutter, and lot of farming
utensils. Apply to JOHN w. MIX. Cfice, Mer
cur Block, Towanda, Pa
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

FRESH OYSTERS received daily at the THIRD
WARD GROCERY STORE. .Retailed at 80 cents
per quart. Churches and parties supplied on reas-
onable terms. ID. f. CLARK.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

JOSH BILLINGS has fixed December 2lst as
the date of his lecture in this place. Tickets
are on sale at WHITCoMB's, FIrCH'S and the
most office.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Don't fail to go to JOHN SULLIvAN's on
Bridge street, for the best five cent cigar.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

JOSEPH CARD and G.. B. STRAIT, of Sylvia
mia, have raised considerable tobacco this
season. Mr.. STRAIT raised also about 100
bushels of onions and JOSEPH and ANSON
CARD. about 8 O bushels. which found a rea-
DIV market in WiIliamsport at $1.05 per BUSH
ell, with cost of about 1-2 cents for freight
- Troy Gazette.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Wanted, place to do general house work, by a
experienced girl. Apply at E. G. kromer's.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

BOUCICAULTs RIVAL-When Boucicault
had made the fame of"The Shaughaun," and
added so greatly to its own fame at the same
time, he looked upon all who attempted to
adopt the character as usurpers, and even
resored to the law to protect himself as the
representative Irish comedian under the CO.
pvright law. The determination of the play
wright-actor won for him much criticism.
some of it far from enyiable; but he succeed
ed in holding the lead in his great character
of Con. until the appearance of John T..
Kinds, who was at once taken up us rival,
and by many critics rs superior to Bouci-
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Nothing me so much relief for the rheu-
matism, which has troubled me for years, as
st. Jacobs Oil" says Mr.. F. w. Brown, Glen
Rock, Pa
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Special court conyenes this morning.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Fresh candies manufactured every day at
FITCH'S.
Towanda daily review. [volume] (Towanda, Pa.) 1879-1921, 1881-11-21

Ducks, Chickens and Turkeys. dressed an,
alive, wanted all through the winter at f. f
DTTRICH 81 Co.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-07-09
in COLD BLOOD.
President Garfield Shot Down i'm
Depot at Washington
By Charles Guitteau, a Disreputable
Chicago Lawyer, Who Failed
to be Appointed to Office.
The Latest Information Indicates q
Decided Improvement in the
Presidents Condition.
indianapolis Sentinel, July 6.l

indianapolis Sentinel, July 81
The President was shot on Saturday morn
ing at 9 o clock in the depot at Washington
Just as he was leaving the city to join his
wife at Long Branch, by an assassin named
Guitteau II is supposed that he was crazy,
and had really no motive beyond the freak
of madman.
Our Washington dispatches indicate quite
q di ference of opinion among physicians
generally as to the Presidents in
Jury. but there is no doubt that the
Presidents physicians have grown very
hopeful and sanguine since Saturday
night. The President and all his surround
ings are kept quiet No one is admitted 20
the sick chamber except physicians, the reg
ular nurse and Mrs. Garfield, who keeps
bravely and untiinchingly at her husbands
bedside and expresses unbounded conf
dence in his final recovery. 1t was decided
Sunday to break the sad affair to the
Presidents mother, which was accordingly
done as gently as possible. Vice President
Arthur has been summoned to Washington
by Secretary Blaine and is in communica-
ton with the Cabin t. and expresses him
self as being in readiness to be guided by
their suggestions. The President t'st condition
for two days was decidedly critical, and
aroused unusual anxiety and apprehension
but our yesterdays dispatches give good
ground for hope that he will finally recover
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-07-09

Mrs. Jennie Lucas who lives in the Bra
den block, concluded Thursday afternoon
that she was tired of earthly existence and
attempted to put an end to her troubles by
taking poison. She procured a quantity
of morphine at a West Washington street
drug store about o clock, and short time
afterward swallowed portion of il. She
was taken to No. lS9 West Mary land street
where some of her friends reside, and 8
doctor was called, who relieved her suffer
ing. She was very determined in the effor
and declared that she would not live longer
| and at first refused assistance She was soor
able to leave the house and go to her room
The cause of the attempt at suicide is said
to have been domestic trouble.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-07-09

While fifty millions of people are
patiently waiting and praying for the
complete recovery of the President,
it is some satisfaction to know
that If the assassin s work proves
fatal, the reins of Government
will pass into the hands of man
who is universally recognized as a
high toned gentleman, through
going Republican, and an upright cit
izen. Notwithstanding his difference
with the President on New York
politics, Vice President Arth ur has
the confidence of the coun try to &
marked degree.
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-07-09
INDIANAPOLIS IND, SATURDAY,

office, others TO extend congratula-
tions, and many out of curiosity to
see the colored man who has been
elevated to such distinguished po-
sition. The Register receives all
courteously and grumbles at no sacri-
fee of his comfort, when he can serve
friend, though he does not control
the patronage of his office, the ap-
pointments being made by the Secre-
tary of the Treasury. The universal
verdict is that ex-senator Bruce
makes a most excellent executive
officer, and no one can estimate the
good he is doing for the race by con.
vincing all with whom he comes in
contact, that the Negro is paepared for
any responsibility in governmental
affairs.
| called on Colonel Dudley, and
found him the same genial gentle
men We all honored in Indiana, and
perfectly at home in his new posi-
ton. Colonel Dudley is general
favorite with everybody. also had
the pleasure of meeting Hon. d. A.
Alexander, 5th A uditor, who will see
that Uncle Sam sustains no detri-
ment so far as his office is concerned.
Ihave met a host of old friends and,
formed great many new acquain-
tances, special mention of whom |
must defer to future letter. With
all the attractions of Washington, fire.
quent memories of the old town will
come up, and l cannot suppress a
longing for walk around town and
chat with the dear friends at home.
In another letter | shall tell the read
ers of The Leader something of some
of the places of not e in Washington.
BERT
The Indianapolis leader. (Indianapolis, Ind.) 1879-1890, 1881-07-09
WASHINGTON LETTERS.


WASHINGTON, d. c., 2, July, 1881.
Il left indianapolis Wednesday
morning at 4:20 o'clock, by way of
the Pan Handle, for the political
Mecca of our great country. l made
a mistake in starting at this hour.
I should have taken the evening
train, and then would have enjoyed a
daytime ride over the mountains,
and might have been able to tell you
something of the magnificent scenery
that lines the route. Soon after leav-
ing Columbus, ] took advantage of a
berth in Pullman, and knew little of
affairs until the Maryland sun
warned me of my approach to the sa-
cred city.
As we approached the mountains, l
could not repress the memories of
fourt cen years, when a beardless