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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05

The three horses connected with en-
CINE company No. II, Boston Highlands,
are handsome animals and as noted tor
their remarkable intelligence as for their
fine appearance. Under the care of the
members the horses have become very
tractable, and are obedient to the slight
est word or gesture. A few mornings
ago some evidences of their understand
ing were witnessed, and are well worth
detailing. One horse, " Charlie" had
received no food since the night previ-
Gus, and, when he was given his morn
ing's supply of oats, he began eating
with great zest, but the words ''Charley,
come here" spoken in low tone from
the rear of the stable, caused him in
stantly to stop eating his tempting break
fast, and to back from his stall and walk
to the person calling him. Each of the
horses did the same thing without hest
fancy, and at the command, $50 back"
each trotted to his stall. The harnesses
were removed from the horses, and each
one was told in succession to 90 and put
on his collar. The collars were placed
on end, so that the heads could 90
through, and each horse walked DELHI
erately across the floor and wriggled his
head into the collar without the slightest
aid. After this they poked their heads
into their brides, which were held for
them, each horse opening his mouth and
taking his bit voluntarily. The main
part of the harnesses can be hung in any
part of the room with the assurance that
at the word of command the horses will
walk to the exact spot and place them
selves in such position that the harnesses
can be readily dropped into place. The
endeavors of the animals to secure po-
sition favorable to the easy adjustment
of the collars almost compel one to be-
lieve that they are endowed with reason.
-BOsL0n Herald
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05
Ravines and Knobs Upon the Farm.

In opening up a new farm, many of
the convenlenceS so needed in the vari-
Gus movements on the premises can be
secured by taking advantage of the If
Irregularities in the surface. If however.
all the ground around the build
ings is dead level, then no tact on the
part OF the owner will avail, because
there are no natural advantages to be
utilized. Where there is rayine, or if
the land is in places rocky, there is liable
to be miniature bluff. In or near this
formation it is not unusual to find a
spring. Whether there is spring or
not there will at least be good drainage;
and while such surface as we refer to is
pretty much valueless If enclosed within
a titled field, it is as yarding ground for
swine or sheep far more valuable
than the best level surface upon the farm.
For poultry yards, also, it is available,
and whatever character of small stock
1t is devoted to, will be benefited by the
natural drainage, as well as by the fact
that the various exposures afford places
Of retreat from tie wind when this comes
from cold quarters. .. tt.o
Inso far as such land affords surface
on which to grow grass, this can be
turned to good account, for either class
OF stock referred to, provided the enclo-
sure is large enough to insure the pres
ervation of this from being trodden out
by the stock. Such locations afford ex-
cellent sites for the small buildings or
sheds required for shelter; and these can
quite generally be given southern ex-
posure, in degree secure from cold
winds. The French farmers, as well as
others where the vine receives great at
tention, know full well the high value of
these broken places, as upon these the
grapes and certain vegetables grow to
perfection. National Lice Stock Jour
| nal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05
A California Cloud Burst.

A water-spout broke in the TETON Can
yon yesterday which occasioned great
destruction, as far as the effect is known.
This locality is the valley of TETON Creek
which discharges into the southeastern
part of the Tulare Valley, on the lands
% General Beale, at point about thirty
miles from this place. AT the lower part
OF the canyon a settlement remains of
the Indians of the tribe which once
claimed the principal part of Kern and
Los Angeles Counties, living there by
sutfrance and under the protection Of
General Beale. They had good huts,
farms, vineyards and gardens, and were
living in plenty and comfort. Above
them the canyon is occupied by white
settlers who have good, well-improved
farms. About four p. IN. wall of water,
apparently twenty feet high, was seen
sweeping down upon the Indian settle
ment with irresistible force. Immedi-
ately there was scene of the widest
confusion Mothers and fathers snarched
up their little ones and endeavored to
escape to the high grounds. Those not
fortunate enough to do so were either
swept away or saved themselves by
clinging to the branches of trees. The
rush of water soon subsidized, and when il
did so everything they had was either
swept away or ruined. The news of the
calamity was brought to-day by an In.
dian. He could not give very intelli-
gible account. When he left only two
dead bodies had been found, which had
been carried long distance. If more
persisted it cannot be known until an in.
vestigation is held. Fourteen persons
are known to be badly injured, having
been struck by the drift brought down
on the crest of the flood. He came tc
bring the news to a white man in whom
they have great confidence and are ac.
customed to apply to for advice and as.
sistance in emergencies, They returned
together. Nothing is known of what
occurred further up the canyon
! BaEerSpor I Cat) Dispatch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05
flor nuung Readers.
THE SPIDER WEB.

Who but fairy
Ever lived in Il house so airy?
A bit of cloud tied fast, as it were.
And framed of the finest gossamer.
A wonderful, ming, silky house.
awaying here in the sweet-brier bouphs.
Sprite of some kind, queen of the air.
Must needs be the one for a home so fair.
Does she, wonder,
Stand these pale-pink blossoms under.
Dressed in skirt of vapory blue,
All spangled over with drops of dew?
Does she wear crown, and in her hand
Carry aloft long gold wand?
Has she wings to fly with, gauzy, green?
And where are the folk she rules as uueeni
/ look and linger,
And touch the web with careful finger;
When-in an eager, crafty way
out leaps little gnome in gray!
The tiniest ogre that ever safe
And watched for prey at his castle gate.
his eight long arms so strong and bold
With which to seize, and strangle, and hold
Should he discover
Some truant creature passing over
A bee or fly on tired wing,
careless and fond of lettering,
wonder if mimic roar
Would reach its ears from out his door:
Fe, II, TO, fun! fe, fl, 70, fuml
L will have somel l will have somer
Youths Companion.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05
StupendOus Figures.

From the forthcoming volume Of
''Poor' Railroad Manual of the United
States" which has come to be acknowl-
edged as an authority on such statistics,
the following general facts of railroad
progress in the United States during the
year 1881 are derived:
The year 1881 has been one of extra
ordinary activity in railroad affairs.
Within the year 1888 miles of railroad
have been built, the greatest number OF
any one year. The greatest mileage for
any previous year was 1879 miles, in
1871. The total miles in operation at
the end of 1881 was 104, S13, being an
increase of II, 142 miles over the previous
year.
The cost, at $25, 900 per mile, of the
lines constructed during the year was
1928, 100000. In addition, at least S75,-
100000 were expended ON lines in pro-
gress, and 100000, 900, which is at the
rate of only $1,000 per mile, on old
routes, in addition to their equipments.
The total amount expended in struction
during the past year was, in round num-
bers, $500, 100000.
1t now seems probable that the mile
age to be opened in 1882 will equal that
for 1881. Up to the LIST of June, 1882,
3,677 miles of line were opened, against
1,734 for the same period of 1881. The
same rate of increase will not be main
tanned for the remainder of the year, but
the aggregate for it of new mileage is
not likely to be much short of 10, 600
miles.
1t is certain that for long time to
come much greater extent of mileage
viii be constructed annually than was
constructed in the past, or than will be
constructed in the present year,
The tonnage transported on all the
railroads in the country, in 1881, cannot
have been less than $500 tons to the
mile, or $50, 900, 900 tons. At an assumed
value of $50 per ton, the value of the
tonnage moved ON all the railroads of
the United States the past year, less one
third for duplication, was, say, S12,OOO.-
OOO,O or more than 5000 per head of
the whole population.
The earnings of all the roads in opera
ton in the country the past year equaled
S125, 325, 1l9, being an increase over the
previous year of $110,000,000, the rate
of increase being nearly 16 per cent.
The earnings equaled $3.50 per head of
our population. Their net earnings
were 1926, 654, 119, an increase of S2I,-
100000 over those of 1880. Their cur
rent expenses were S446, 565,071. The
amount of interest paid during the year
on their funded debts was S128, 1887 ,OO2;
the amount paid in dividends was S93,
$4,000, against $77, 49, All for 1880.
The cost of operating our railroads for
the year was $449, 565,071, or 81 per
cent. of their gross earnings. The total
amount expended in their construction
OF new lines and in operating and i'm
proving the old ones was over $3.50, OOO,-
O0O-the greater part of the vast sum
being paid in wages. The number of
persons employed in operating them the
past year averaged fully II to the mile
OF operated line, or 1920, 900 in all. The
number employed in the construction of
our railroads equaled 400, 900, increasing
the total number of employees 10 1 $780,
600, or about one thirty-second part of
our population, estimated at So, 200, 900.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05
A Melancholy Sacrifice.

The fate of the French Expedition
which was engaged in exploring the
basin of the La Plata, under the leader
ship of DR.. Crevaux, is one of the most
melancholy sacrifices to science. Ac-
cording to the latest news, which the
Consul of the Argentine Republic in
Tapiza received from Tavija, the
whole company of nineteen men were
butchered by Indians of the TOBIAS tribe.
The expedition had not long before left
Rio de Janero, where they were received
with the warmest sympathy by the
Emperor of Brazil A dispatch from
them, dated January Is, stated that they
had come across the ruins of an old Inca
town, few kilometers from Salta. On
January "a, they were arrested by an
over-zealous Argentine official in the
village of Humachuaca; but after making
an inquiry he released them, and per-
mitted them to go forward along their
intended route. 1t is possible that the
news of their arrest may have reached
the native tribe, and aroused a suspicion
as to their purposes. They had just as
cended the Pilcomayo only few days
later, when the TOBIAS fell upon them and
slaughtered every member of the expedi-
ton.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05

"Be brave boy! But there is Won!
mother calling for the potatoes. e.
along. Begin by digging your potatoes;
Joe sprang up, and, as the docto,
drove away, went to work with a viii
He followed the doctors advice to the
letter, and year later when the doe.
tor, as one of the Examining Commit.
tee, admitted him into the academy
Joe told him: "You were right; am
glad you walked me up and set me ID
work that day you found me asleep in
the grass" The incident came back fl
the doctors memory, and he patted the
boy head, saying: Bravely done. -
Chicago Interior.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05

she was relating this occurrence her hus-
band sat opposite her in his chair, with
his hands clasped and his teeth rafting
a musical accompaniment to her words.
Occasionally he would speak a word or
two, and then the sentence would die
away in his throat and the same strange
noise would sound out again, as of dead
bones rafting in sepulchre. louisville
GOnrier-,JO Journal
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05

"A story of miracle gains credence
at Bristol, Pa, Miss Bewley, after having
remained in bed sixteen years, was 50
affected by the prayers of meeting
called especially in her behalf thai she
got up and walked, and has since beep
pretty well.-Detron Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05

The pistol with which lawyer Cole,
of Cincinnati, killed himself and family
a few nights ago, served its apprentice
ship with Ned Stokes. who killed Jim
Fisk with it Detroit Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05
A Very Cautious Man.

A singular incident occurred at the
German Imperial Deposit Bank in Der
lin. A well-known German writer, who
for over thirty years had lived abroad
came there for the purpose of deposit,
ing the whole of his fortune (S2O,VW
marks), together with his testamentary
disposition of the same. After having
duly signed the numerous blanks neceS'
sary on that occasion, and received the
proper receipt at the hands of the
Cashier, what must have been
the latter's astonishment at see.
ing the depositor deliberately tear
that important paper into shreas,
"What in the name of goodness are
you doing?' he exclaimed. "Dont
you know that it will take fully
three years before you can legally e o;,
pect to obtain duplicate receipt?
"Just because l do, / have torn the
original" was the reply. The gentle
man in question, be it known, has sew,
eral times been the happy possessor Oh
quite large fortunes, which he has a.
often lost by bad speculations and ON,
erwise. In order to guard this tinle
against similar mishaps, he FASTENED "
put the profits of a lucrative literary en-
terprise into place safe beyond perau
venture for at least three years.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1882-08-05

An obituary notice in a Mormon pa
per in Salt Lake City closes touchmgi!
"Hc leaves nine widows and thrG..
eight children to mourn his irreparaO"
loss
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28
Senator Hale.

The Wythevllle Enterprise o. the
2lst inst says: We have heard nothing
direct from Senator Peyton G.. Hale for
some days, but believe he rumors as
to bis i'll health to be exaggerated. He
seems TO be suffering from nervous
prostralion or debility, and his physi-
cian thinks that, with rest and pru.
dence and freedom from undue excite-
ment, he will soon overcome his trou-
BILE. A gentleman AT our elbow in
forms us that lie talked freely with
Senator Hale at Grayson court couple
o! weeks since, and that he then ex-
pressed himself as solid against Ma
honeism, runners TO the contrary not
wi;hsianding. So. if the Senator, by a
quick recovery from lis indisposition
(Which we most heartily wish him.
may drive away the haunting spectre
of death that some of The RAdical-Re-
adiuster ilk would have follow him, be
will continue 10 battle the efforts OF the
Mahoneiles until that death which is
devoutly wished for may overtake til G
party which is trying TO fasten its pois-
onous fangs upon Democracy IN Vir-
ginia. Long live Senator Hale after
the death Of Mahoneism IN the cid
Common wealth.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28
The Coupon Killer UncOnsii.
tutiOnai.

RICHMOND, VA. June 2l.-Judge
Christian, Of the Hastings Court, this
afternoon delivered an opinion IN Tue
case Of Smith vs.. Greenhow, the city
treasurer of Richmond, Oh petition
for writ Of mandamus to compel the
treasurer 10 receive the past-dCe cOD'
pons, cut from the State bords Issued
under the act OF VI rich. 1879. known as
the McCulloch bonds in winch opiuion
the ju lge decides the law passed by
the Legislature last winter known as
the coupon killer is unconstitutional
as TO the class OF coupons mentloned,
(McCulloch,) and orders mandamus
to be issued.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28
Buckingham Politics.

At noon Capt. r. 7. Huhard. IS
advertised in the Wing, addressed
a iair audience in sIze--but saaly
mixed as to political affiliations. lie
occupied Ike first halt OF his lime
in accounting for appearance IN Inc
role Of republican stumper, and
really the only reason that lie suS-
eesled was that he, along with tne
Southern Democracy generally, mad
fought the great Republican or
dominant party Of the North long
enough on sentimental issues. That
1t had beed developed that the
North would not trust the D.mocra-
tic party, and that it was nov wise
and sound craftsmanship 20 give up
the fight and ally yourselves with
the party that can give us substan
tial aid. The remainder OF his time
was given to defence OF Mahone
and Tie Readjusters who follow his
lead, and gloIiiication OF the Re
publican party.
Capt. Hubard was painfully con-
scious Of tie glaringIy inconsistent
attitude lie assumed teiore The PEG
pie OF his native county, who have
esteemed and aonoIed him III the
past. lie tell that lie was trcading
on dangerous ground. All tie sins
OF tie Democracy which he denounc
ed lie had in the recent past cOm-
mlted All the beauties oi Repub>
icansm which he held up before his
old constituents lie but few month
ago bad assalled with fiery inyec-
tive. Afiea a flat and nsipi har.
anguc OF about two hours, he sac.
ceeded in landing himself and asses
ciates sac in the bos0m Of the Re
publican paty.
Delegates Baldwin AID Dungee
followed HUBBARD.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28
straIghtout Us CoalitiOnist.

Mr.. Dezendolf opened his campaign
in Southampton last Monday, and from
the manner in which he laid IN and
spared not and the spirit with which the
Coalilionist struck back at him, 1t Is
evident that the canvass in lie second
district, in which lie meeting al
jerusalem was the initial step, will be
4 very Bit or one so far a. The Coali-
ZIONIST and Straighlout Rel ubllcan are
concerned.
The number Of sovereigus that were
out was too small to justify forecast
of what the final result viii be, but the
meeting seemed rather ii one sided
affair. Mr. DezcndOrf stated that 1t
was lis meeting, and from tic demon
stra,ion PROV oked by some OF his lh'usis
at his opponents The statement seems
to have possessed the elements OF
truth. 1t wasnot exactly a feld-day,
however, except III the way OF abuse
which doubtless removed the prospects
of Cancellation many points from sue
cessful coalition OF lectI0l+.-Fra akin
Gazette,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28

TIE Rcadjuster aud Republican
committees have coalesced. 1t now
remains to be seen whether they can
coalesce the Readjusters and Republl-
cans of the State. If SO, they will
soon be able to find a name for the
new party. Readjuster, Liberal Read
juster, Republican and Conservative
Readjusters, Coalition, are some OF
the names now used. After the
democratic wing has been converted,
would 1t not be well to rename the
new party and bring it in harmony
with the admins tration by CALI ing
it In simple terms, "The Republican
party?"
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28

more noise and confusion than did
this mob OF in'uriated negroes
Gaines, a regular son Of thunder
mounted the rosirum aud hellowed
like a veritabc Bull Of Baashan.
Word grabbed chlir and swore he
would bust VI sc head. At last
Lot got a chance and he lit oil Frank
like a duck Oh june bug. We
can best describe the scene by civ
ing the language OF an indignant
old colored man who exclaimed:
fore God. hell's busted -
The meeting alter Moss commenc
ed speaking was the most disgust
ing exhibition OF negro ignorance
and insclcnce ever enacted in Viz
gina.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28

The reason why several OF the
teachers at the d. ID. & b. lnstitu>
ton We're not reelected at the re-
cent meeting of the new board, was
because they refused 10 hold office
on condition that they would here>
after vote with the readjuster party.
They were told, we are informed,
that il they would act with tho re-
justcrs they would be retained in
office, but they Indignantly refused
office at the sacrifice OF principle,
and hence they were ousted,-
Spectator,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28

Parents who allow their children 10
gro~ up with scrofulous humors burst
ing from every pore are guilty Of a great
wrong. Think Of them pointed out as
branded with lOalhsome disease, and
you will readily procure them the
Cutcura Remedies.
A pure, wholesome dsliliation Of
which hazel, American pine. Canada fiji
marigold, clover blossoms, etc, fragrant
with the healing essences Of balsam
and pine. Such is Sanford's Radical
Cure for Catarrh. Complete Treatment
for 81,
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28
PANDEM0NlUM

AT the conclusion Of Dungee's
speech Frank Moss, the Bucking.
ham 'cannibal,' delivered himself OF
the most outrageous and damnable
TRADE We ever listened TO. In as
sailing Dungee for backing out on
his bill to legalize mixed marriages s,
he said I;
He had hoped this chance would
come while lie was young enough
to work for a white wife. lie had
thought he would get one. but
now believes he would lie cheated
out Of it
The speech and conduct OF this
brute was an outrage upoG civiIIls-
ton and common decency. Caessr
Perkins followed in a rambling but
severe casiigation OF Moss.
Lot Word and Moss both claimed
the for when Perkins concluded,
and all the beasts in ForepaogA's
menageries could not have made
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28


THE "Whig's" boosting for the new
campaign is as bold and loud as it was
in 1880, when it predicted a majority
of 1000, and was beaten over 10000
majority. Blu. then they had not
coalesced. They could not lead the
republicans to support tho Democratic
$50 called ticket. The effort now is
to meet on middle ground and get
the republican and democratic read
busters to coalesce. Then they we're
not in accord with a Radical ad
ministratioD, now, they are.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28

Gen. Fitz Lee, among whose various
accom- lishn ents-war, singing. and
Oratory--may he also found a talent for
rep0rtee was suddenly struck with the
idea that Richlaud Station, above
where he resides. should have a post
office, in order that the ingenious
Statlordians might read the The State
about lis beautiful orahons and mag
n.iiccnt wheat crop. So he went up 10
WASHINGTON and after being put through
he Red Tape Department finally
reached the august presence OF Post
master-General Howe, TO whom he
unwound his anecdOle, dwellings ele-
gantly on the high moral obligations Of
lie Government to enlIghlen the be-
uishted inhabitants Of the place with
mail facilities. The stern Secretary
Listened until Fi;z's eloqueRce brought
a tear 10 his official optic, and gazing
with admiration on The pOrtly form be.
fore him, he said: My dear sir, il
shall be done; who shall be the post
masters" My BROTHER" said The
| General. us he a Readjusler ~ MOI
a id drop" Orders are" said TIC
Secretary, resuming his stern ofIicia
mien, ito appoint nobody not recon-
mended by Gen. Malone. You mus
have Readjuster OF letter f,on
| Malone" II don't know whether
Gen. Malone can write,' said FiiE, al
be turned on his pleasant smile. ''bu
\ do know that there isn't a Readjustel
| in Stafford that we would trust with ou
postal. cards or registered letters, -
State.
Shenandoah herald. [volume] (Woodstock, Va.) 1865-1974, 1882-06-28

The Charlottesville Chronicle
says: Nobody proposes 10 make
Mr.. Massey the leader of the demo,
cratic hosts. He has made himself
the leader of an organized opposi
ton to the man who has assumed
the role OF deputy Boss Tor a
stalwart President, and who has
treachersusly contracted to barter
the vote Of Virginia for patronage.
He proposes 10 prevent the delivery
of the goods by rallying around
their staLdafd (uvt our,) The demo-
cratic element Of their own party
without which the Boss cannot
maintain his supremacy.