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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07
A Remarkable Suicide.

A well-dressed man of fifty wears went
into Thomas H. Moffiatt's shooting gal
lery at 484 Sixth avenue at ten o'clock
on Saturday evening and asked an en-
ployee at what hour the place was closed
'About half past twelve" said the en-
ployee. The man went away and re-
turned at 1928. There were no GUS
toners in the gallery, and Charles Has
kill and George Anglers, Moffatt's. assis-
tants, were making ready to close up
for the night. The stranger began a
talk with Haskill, and asked if he were
not afraid of accidents happening, and
remarked that firearms could not be
handled too carefully. He said that a
friend of his had picked up pistol in a
shooting gallery at Washington, and to
guard against mishap had pointed il at
the floor while examining it. 1t was
discharged and shot him through the
foot. A week later he was seized with
lockjaw and died. After relating this
anecdote the stranger asked what ranges
were used for pistol practice. Haskill
said fifteen PAGES, as the counter which
runs across the gallery prevented shorter
ranges.
Ten PAGES is the best distance to my
mind" said the man, land would like
to shoot at that range"
lie sprang across the counter, and
stepped off ten PAGES from the target.
Haskill loaded a long duelling pistol of
22-calbre. The man took it from him,
and pointed it toward the target.
''ls it all readyP' he asked.
Eyes" said Haskill.
"And so am l." said the man; and.
putting the muzzle of the pistol to his
head back of the right ear, pulled the
trigger, and fell to the floor dead. IN.
Y. SIN.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07

"A singular decision has been given
in the New York Marine Court in an
action brought by Margaret A. Knight
against Alexander II. Mott The de-
PENDANT had run up a large bill for
liquors with Mrs. Knight, and for the
payment of it he gave her promissory
note. When the note became due it was
not paid, and consequently Mrs. Knight
began an action to recover the value of
1T. The case came before Judge
McAdam, who holds that if any inn.
tavern or hotel keeper shall trust any
person other than those who NAV be
dodgers in the house for any sort of
strong or spirituous liquors, no recovery
can be had therefore, and that all Sc
curities given for any such debt are alb
solutely void.-N Y. Sun.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07

In Oregon there is a railroad which
does a profitable business, although a
hand-car and push-car constitute its
entire equipment. The road, which is
about five miles long, was formerly used
by the Utter Coal Company, but upon
its suspension few years ago the en-
CINE was taken off, hand-car substitu-
ted, and lucrative business in freight
and passenger carriage built up, the
charge being two dollars and fifty cents
ton for freight and fifty cents for pas
sengers.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07

The people of Glasgow, the great
manufacturing metropolis of Scotland
have been going into ecstacies over two
new Pullman palace cars, called respect.
lively the st. Mungo and the ST. Andrew.
American enterprise is making itself felt
among the canny north Britons.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07
Centuries ago the City of Rome was

Centuries ago the City of Rome was
saved by the cackling of geese, and now
Baltimore rooster has emulated their
example. Two men entered cellar in
that city with the object of stealing
pigeons, when a rooster, seeing what
they were after, crowed so Justify that
the owner came to the rescue and had
the men arrested on the charge of lar
cenV.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07

AN Arkansas editor refused the posi-
ton of County Judge because he didn't
want his own paper to get down on him
for blunders in Office. :
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07

EVERY TIME man puts his signature
to hquor-seller's bond he is signing
the deathwarrant of some fellow-being,
and opening the gates of the poor
change.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-04-07

AT SPRINGFIELD, MASS, recently
John b. LOOMS, who murdered afriend
for watch and few dollars in money,
paid the penalty of his crime on the
scatfold. He confessed to the murder,
which was of the most atrocious char
acter, and declared that rum, which
had been his curse all through life, had
brought him to the gallows.
River Falls journal. [volume] (River Falls, Pierce County, Wis.) 1872-2019, 1883-06-21
ITfnIa.

David McNoah has gone to Dakota.
John kidding buried his third child
the 18th inst. Diphtheria.
The saw-mill is doing finely.
The potato bug is making its appear
ance in large numbers.
The Swede Lutherians are making
preparations to build chapel at or
near the Irish settlement.
The Methodist people have arr anged
to build chapel near the residence OF
Richard Marden.
M. B. Williams is the owner of a
COW that gives so lbs. of milk daily,
actual weight. That is pretty hard to
beat.
School in district No. 4 closed last
Tuesday. Mrs. Libbie Mclaughlin,
teacher, is beloved by patrons and pu-
pills.
The Patrons of Husbandry are ar
ranging to have picnic near the resi-
dence of Ebe. Danforth, July 4th.
For fear the general public will
think the genial Clifton scribe is
forgetting to tell the truth, when he
so vehemently asserts that he had the
"darned thing under lock and key for
over four years. we assure them he
meant his spelling book. To school
boards to whom he would apply in flu
ture for situation who may be preju-
diced on this account, we volunteer
the information that William is noted
for his obstinate adherence to the
truth, especially at this season OF the
wear
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Telling it Very Short.

sIll tell it, sir, in few words il / can, but
the story would fill book if justice was done
70 it,
"Surely, Michael, but put it short this
time SOS can squeeze it into page OF letter
"Here you are, sir, then, and there are
thousands Of people here in Binghampton,
N. Y, who viii testify to the truth OF what
say. My name is Michael Gullfoyle. | am
seventy -four years old. For about nine years
was almost shut out from the world by
rheumatism had peddled small wares III
this CITY for years and had to stop altogether.
At the best of times | could only hobble mis-
erably about with nay cane. was bert nearly
double with pain and weakness, and my
hands were useless to labor with. was but
the poor wreck of once strong man. None
of the medicines usually given for rheuma-
tism did me the least good, sir My old
friends and customers forgot me, as though |
were under ground,
with the end of my nose and the tips Of
my toes
Turned up to the roots OF the daisies
My days and nights were doleful and painful
had no hope except in death That is God s
truth, and Sir. Mosher, here, knows it.
''I cam. tell you how, but PARKBR's Toxic
cured me That was three years ago. Pm
lively as a cricket now. sir, and 90 my bust
ness rounds every day, rain or shine. You
may tell this to all the world, and refer the
doabters to me-"
This preparation, which has been known
as Parker's Ginger Tonic, viii he called sim
ply PARKER's Tone. This change is made
Tor two reasons: first, because ginger is an
unimpOrtant havoring ingredient. and sec
ondly, because unprincipled dealers deceive
their customers with inferior preparations
under the name of ginger.
There is no change, however, in the prep
aration itself, and all bottles in the hands
Of dealers, wrapped under the name OF Park
er's Ginger Tonic, contain the genuine medi
cine il the facsimile signature OF Hiscox X
o. is at the bottom OF the outside wrapper.
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80 help friend or neighbor to
salaried position at the expense of our
neighbors' children, is the exercise of
a kindness akin to a crime. Geo. II.
Ia0iSs.
Miss Ida Moore, teacher in the Ben
nett Dist, Oak Grove, is proving to be
good disciplinarian.
While visiting the Prescott schools
we saw model primary work done in
rooms "No. T. and mo. %
BY the recent marriage of Miss Ida
Hawkins, of mo. ., River Falls
schools. Pierce county has lost one of
its most successful teachers.
In Miss C. McIroy's school, Stirrat
Dist, Oak Grove. we saw a set of
"Queer Queries on the blackboard,
which, upon inquiry, we learned We're
placed there for the pupils to look up
and afterward they were to report the
results of their investigation to the
school.
Can it be possible that it is necessa-
ry to remind teachers that they should
use pure English even during school
hoursi Yes, we find it necessary that
this suggestion be made. Dear teach
er, upon what basis do you ground
your faith that Your pupils will use
pure speech, if they shall constantly
hear you, their teacher, use slang and
speak incorrectly! 1t is contrary to
the laws of nature for the stream to
rise above its source.
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Corn is all right up this way.

Corn is all right up this way.
Anton Anderson has bought forty
acres of land of f. K. Jersey. Con
sideration, $3.50.
Julian Wilcox is back on a short
visit. lie likes the country-Barron
county-where he and B. f, Goshlin
have located.
John Null, of the town of Hartland,
Pierce county, spent a few days at
Woods hotel last week with Il very
sick horse.
III. S. Rice and daughter are visiting
Il brother of Mr.. Rice at Saltwater.
We understand that we are to have
to lines of stages daily on the route
from Maiden Rock to Woodville after
July 1st.
Our neighbor, Mr.. Thresher, is
quite feeble. Old age and the effects
If fall he received u year ago are
telling on him,
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Ellsworth.
School closes next week.

SCnOOI CLOSES I6Ab W6ch-
w. Bateman has put a refrigerator
into his meat market.
A fine ice-cream freezer is now sup
ported at the restaurant.
Mr.. and Mrs. jeremiah Fuller were
the guests of our jailor last week.
Mrs. r. NJ. Sands and Mrs. NJ. Den
ham stopped here several hours to
visit friends.
Supt. Barker and wife spent last Fri
day night and Saturday forenoon here
with our Co. Supt's family.
Mr.. P. Guitteau and wife are visiting
his parents at this place.
The work at the brick kiln has been
most constant rains of the season.
Query.-Why viii pathmasters per-
sist in blowing up good roads, thus rem
dering them nearly impossible!
Quite number of the jurors were
discharged last Saturday evening and
permitted to go home.
The face of Mrs. Jno. Martin, of
Spring Lake, kindly beamed on us the
other day.
Can't something be done to improve
the condition of the "big hill' that is
on the road between this place and
River Falls!
We understand that Dial Mason has
the control of the stage-rOute between
here and Red Wing after June 30th,
and that at the same time Sam RAM
sey takes charge of the Prescott route.
Unlike the star-route trial which has
cost these United States millions of
dollars, the Paul Appl case was brought
into court on Monday last and in the
evening. after being out but short
time the jury returned verdict of
guilty of murder in the second de-
gree. which means that he shall be-
come an inmate of the states prison
for not less than fourteen years, nor
more than twenty-five for the crime of
which he has been found guilty.
The other evening while returning
home, we saw man driving towards
us at furious pace and the while cry
ing out ''Get out of the way" 70 say
that we did get" expresses it but
feebly. Why will men thus make
madmen of themselves by drink In
thus dethroning reason. they place
themselves in such a position as to lose
the esteem Of their families and
friends.
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COMMENCEMENT EXERCISES.

RIVER + AIAsS, RiDAI 10Jn, 1900.
Although there had been slight
rain falling during the entire morning,
yet upon our arrival at the assembly
room OF the Normal School building,
we found it already filled with those
who had come to do the school and its
pupils honor. Promptly at the hour
designated the exercises were intro
duced by the pupils singing CLARK,
tile Birds are Singing" after which,
we were led in devotional exercises
by Rev. Johnson. Following this was
the sim ing in manner that stirred
the hearts of those present, of the
Psalm of Life" by the students.
The Grafton, "What Man Owes
the Town in Which He Lives deliv-
cred by Mr.. Charles Ii. Evans of the
senior class, was full of suggestions
worthy of more than passing thought.
The essay by Miss Edith [. Avery, of
the senior class, although somewhat
long, was a very happy effort in which
the divinity of Christ and the superb
GRITTY of the Christian religion was
fairly and thoroughly discussed.
At this point Pres. w. ID. Parker
made a few we'll chosen remarks in
which he clearly set forth the aims
and aspirations of the school, after
which he presented Miss Edith |. Az
cry, of Pierce county, and Mr.. Chas
Ii. Eyans,o Iowa county, with their di-
plomas; while to Misses Fannie S. AM
cry, of Polk county, Nellie G. Childs,
Minnesota, Jessie NJ. Crary, st. Croix
county, Killissa Waterbury, Eau Claire
ntin
st. Croix county, Theodore NJ. Thor
son, Pierce county, La France w.
Wood, Pepin county, comprising the
elementary class, he presented certifi-
Gates.
''Who Knows What the Bells Say =
was sung at this time, thus varying
the program.
As Rev. Jones, of Chicago, could
not be here 20 deliver the annual adj
dress, the vacancy was supplied by
brief speeches from several gentle
men present. City Supt. Hutchins, of
Fond du Lac, gave most excellent adj
vice with reference to the Students,
aye, every ones reading. "lt is not
by reading much but by reading well,
that true progress is to be made.
IIOIs w liz DdI VI Cplll NOutl-
ty, earnestly pied with the teachers to
do their best while they remain in the
school-room as the teacher; also, to
be conscientious in all they do.
In very interesting narration assist
ant state Supt. Chandler portrayed the
work being done in the deaf and dumb
asylum and the blind asylum, and he
also outlined the grand results that are
following the efforts of the state that
are being expended in these avenues.
The exercises were closed by the
pupils singing Songs of Long Ago.
The room was tastefully decorated
with floral offerings. and as for giving
any adequate idea of the exercises to
the reader, it is not within the power
of one who has but small space de-
voted to his use to do so. All / can
say is ''Come and see.
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Mr.. Ked. Rogers, formerly of Pres
colt, has nice drug store on Fort ST.,
near the Monroe School.
The examination of teachers apply
ing for positions in the schools of st.
Paul will be held on Saturday, June
sd, at the High School, corner of 18th
and jackson streets.
Mayor c. D. O'Brien is winning laur-
els for his upright course in regard to
incompetence and other evils. The sa.
looms are to be run according to law at
least. Protestant ministers eulogize
him from the pulpits. His legal
friends in Pierce county will be pleas
ed at his good deeds.
Frank Voughtrin, formerly of Pres
colt and River Falls, is with Farwell,
Ozmun and jackson wholesale hard
ware dealers.
A large flight of doves from the city
and a $4,000 wall from the hotel
men and merchants greets the right
eous mayor, and commercial travellers
are lonely and seek other pastures in
which to sacrifice to Venus.
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Spring crops are looking well.
Bonnie Thompson is home from La
Crosse Business College.
Philip Blakely is visiting relatives
in Richland Co.
Mrs. John Shea died last Friday of
Pneumonia after an illness of two
weeks. She was about 90 years old.
John Buckley left for a weeks WIS.,
it among his Old friends in Washing
ton county.
After July 10th a daily stage win
leave Rock Elm Center for Hersey and
return the same day. Special atten-
ton given to the accommodation of
passengers.
Diphtheria has again made its ap-
pearance in the family of Mike Dona-
hue. Two of the children are now in
a dangerous condition.
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First publication May 9th, 1888. |
Referees Sale o. Foreclosure.

First publication May 9th, 1888.
Referees Sale o. Foreclosure.
STATE OF WISCONSIN,
Circuit Court, Pierre County.
G. II. Miller, plaintiff, against S J Oakley
and Mary 4. Oakley, hiswife, j, d. Putnam,
and A. J. G0ss, defendants.
Notice is hereby given that |, A. P. Weld,
the undersigned referee, duly appointed by
the court for such purpose, by virtue OF and
in pursuance of a judgment of foreclosure
and sale rendered by the Circuit Court in the
above entitled action, OF the 18th day OF
May, A. d. 1888, at a special term Of said
court held at the Court house in the city OF
Hudson, will, on the It'll day of July, A. D..
1888, at two o'clock in tle afternoon, at the
front door OF the Post-ofice in the village of
River Falls, in said county, offer for sale and
sell at public auction tothe highest bidder,
the following described real estate situated
in the county of Pierceand state of Wiscon-
sin, to-wit
The northeast quarter OF the northeast
quarter OF section eleven IN, and the north
west quarter OF the southeast quarter OF the
northeast quarter Of said section eleven, all
in township twenty seven (27l, range nine
teen, west.
Dated at River Falls, Wis, May oath, 1888.
A. p. WELD, Referee.
e. B. HOLMES, Plfi's. Atty Att
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First publication May "a, 1881
Sale of Slate Lands.
STATE OF WISCONSIN.

Office of Commissioners of Public Lands,
MADISON, Wis, May 2ist, 1888. }
Notice is hereby given, that all of the
swamp and overfowed lands in Pierce
county, belonging to the State of Wiscon-
sin, which have not heretofore been
offered for sale, will, if not previously
pre-empted be offered for sale at public
auction, at the Capitol, in Madison, on
the fourth day of September, A. d. 1888,
at 10 O'Clock a. m, and continued from
day to day until all Of said lands shall
have been offered.
All persons claiming the right of pre-
emption to any of said lands are notified
that such claims must be proven, and
such proofs deposited With the Commits
sioners of the Public Lands, and the lands
paid for at the rate offone dollar and
twenty-five cents per acre, at least. ten
DAYS prior to the tirne zes g. the sale
thereof as above specified.
ERNST G. TIMME,
Secretary of State,
E. c. McFETRIDGE,
State Treasurer,
L. +. FRISBY,
4-6w Attorney General,
Commissioners If the Public Lands.
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NfRrIel.

The recent road work together with
the heavy rainfall has made the roads
decidedly inconYenient to travel.
Frank Hanson has his dwelling al
ready inclosed.
Andrew Anderson is drilling a well
on his place.
Miss Minnie Thygeson is home on a
visit from Menomonie.
Preparations are being made to
build platform in grove on j. o.
Gilbert's place Sec. IS where grand
celebration of the Fourth will take
place. Good music and lots of fun is
guaranteed. cordial Invita- ion is
extended to all.
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Boss Liniment.

Nathan Coy, of this town, is now
before the public with "The 2:40 or
Boss Liniment, for Calls, Scratches,
Cuts, Grease-Heel, and all flesh
wounds. Mr.. Coy has had long ex-
perience in dealing with the ailments
of horse flesh, and he is therefore pre-
pared to speak. Try bottle, and if
not satisfactory money will be re-
funded.
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The FOLLOWING letters tell their
f21ElE SfOrV:
'sVALDosTA, Georgia, July 90, 49,

"VALDosTA, Georgia, July 30, 'S2.
81 sold one of your Patent Dust Proof Cases
about ten months ago, and the other day il
came back to me with the request to make ii
wind easier On examination found that
the stem was rusty, and inquired into the
cause OF it. The gentleman stated to me that
he was starting some saw-logs that had
lodged in the bend of the river, when his
cham caught in bush and threw his watch
into about twelve feet of water, and he was
about two hours finding it. When he got II
out it was running and he thought all right.
In about three months he found that the
stem was hard to turn and sent it to me.
can say that the watch is all that the
company claims for it and recommend it to
all railroad and mill men.
B. w. BEyTLY."
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The Eclenm Rheumatic Oil.

A most reliable remedy for the
speedy and permanent cure of rheu-
matism, neuralgia, stiff joints, pain
in the side, back and l0ins, sprains,
bruises. sore throat, chilblains, FROST
ed feet, soft corns, chapped hands,
soreness and pains in the legs, feet
and Joints, and in all cases where
there is pain or distress Of any kind.
Price so cents.
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THE NEW PATENT
DU SIP ROO f
Stem Winding Open Face Case,
MANUFACTURED BY THE
AMERICAN WATCH co.
WALTHAM. MASS
WALTHAM. MASS.

This case Is formed in one solid piece with
out joint or seam, opening in FRONT ONLY,
thus avoiding the usual CAP, and securing
greater strength and durability.
These Watches are all OPEN FACE. The
bezel, into which an extra strong chrystal is
fitted with an especially prepared water
proof cement, is attached to the case by
screwing it thereon. and thus forms an air.
tight junction with the body of the case,
which is proof against dust and moisture.
To railroad men, travellers, miners, lum-
bermen and others who are almost constantly
exposed and who have to make frequent
reference to the watch, these qualities are Of
the utmost Importance.
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First publication May "a, 1888.
Attachment Notice.

plF FBSh S Sq Maiasn Rock, SIS.
In Justices Court,
To Henry Smith,
You are hereby notified that warrant OF
attachment has been issaed against you, and
your property attachedto satisfy the demand
Of w. STAN, amounting to nineteen and
45-100 dollars (Sl945l. Now unless you shall
appear before j. Butcher, Justice OF the
Peace in and for Pierce county, at his office
in said town, on the nh day of July, A. D.
1883, at 10 O'Clock in the forenoon, judgment
will be rendered against you, and your prop
erty sold to pay the dept
Dated this 9Th daylof June, A. d. 1888
7-3t u w STAN, Plaintiff.
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Work Given Out. On receipt Of
your address we will make an offer by
which you can earn SO to 81 evenings,
at your home. Men. Women, Boys or
Girls can do it. II. G. WILKINSON q
Co., 1876 and 1871 Fulton Street, N. 7.
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We don't say one word
against any other machine in
the world, but we do say our
machine is the simplest and
has the most improvements of
any in the market, and we
warrant it to do as good work
in all respects us any other
machine or we don't want a
man to keep it,
We have come to stay right
here, and we are going to give
the farmers a chance to buy a
first class machine direct from
the manufacturers and ~
manufacturers prices.
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Educational.
A. RosENBERGER,- Editor.
COUNTY SUPERINTENDENT.

Correspondence, discussions, etc. are desired
from the TEACHERS and the FRIENDS of EDUeA-
rIos in this county. Address all commHniea-
tions to the Editor. at Ellsworth. Wis.