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Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04

FoRr WORTH, Tx, May elaboration
reached this city Tuesday that Mi. Wesson
army pzymss;er, had been robbed OF biz
valise containing S24 900 in currency. while
occupying sleeper OF the Texas Pacific
railroad, near SEeetwatsr, Sunday last. Ihe
officer was on his way to pay The troops at
Fort Bliss. He is nov at Colorado City, and
gives only an Indefinite account of the affair
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04

B5siou, whose brothers are among the bsav-
lest hide and leather dealers 10 M8sssc6u-
setts. Wss murdered OF the rancn OF the { ~.
sss City Cattle Company some days sgo He
Ess in the Territory for his health. and iiv-
ing In dUg-out with TWO cattle herdsrs. On
the morning of his murder his com psnions
left the dug-out as usual to attend to their
cattle, leaving Mr.. Neal reading. In
couple ef hours one of the men returned and
found Neal dead. The man Immediately
started for camp, six miles away, for help,
and when he returned il wss found Neal had
been killed with Ratchet, the poll Of which
had been sunk in his head, and that be had
been robbed Of $3.50, his watch and other
vsluables. No elew to the murderer, but the
matter was reported 10 the authorities, and
Meals relatives advised OF the cad cccur-
renee. The dispatch does not state when,
nor precisely where the murder occurred.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
Apprehe nsiBus COaeernIng YeIIoH.Fe-
Yer ON The Iso Wer Rio GraRde.

ST. LOUIS, May "a dispatch from Aus
tin, Tex, says there IL considerable appre-
he yellow-feVer. Gov. Ireland received a
telegram from the Chamber of Commerce of
Mstamoras, Mex, advising that should
q quarantine be necessary this season, the
station be established at Bagdad, instead of
Brownsville. TIE governor directed the
health officer al Brownsville TO consult with
the Mexican authorities on the subject.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
The ohio Liquor Law.

COLUMBUS, O., May S.-The case involving
the conslilutIonality OF the Scott liquor tax
bill came up in the Supreme Court this
morning on the application of the attorney
general for an alternative writ of nandamus
to compel Frame, the auditor Of Athens
county, to publish notice in the county
paper in accordance with the provisions Of
the bill. The writ was granted by consent of
the attorneys, returnable May 10Th, defend
ant to answer before May 10Th.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04

READING, Pa. May 3.-There will be no
more suspension of WoTkmen at the Phila-
delphia aud Reading Railroad ShopE. Orders
have been received for new engines to keep
the men employed. The machinisis and
blacksmiths who were suspended last week
will be taken on next Monday, and the shop
will then run full force.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
Iowa Prohibi,ionis,s.

pEs MoINEs, Mas "A conference OF the
Executive Committee OF the State Temper
ance AllisBca, at s late hour last night,
passed series Of resolutions TO the effect
that the ratification of the prohibitory
amendment rests sc moral obligation on
the Legislators, regardless of the technical
objection in the opinion Of the Supreme
Court, aud that the next General Assembly
should re enact p7ohibtory law in harmony
with the expressed will Of the people.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
aor.rora,. Acid Phosphate

i preparation Of the phosphstes of lime,
magnesis, potash and iron in such form as to
be readily assimilaied by the System. De-
scriptive pamphlet sent free. Rumtord
ChemiesI Works, Providence, Z I.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
The southern Chau,auaua.

AUGUSTA, GA, May 9.-At the annual
session of the State Sunday school Associa-
tiop, President Shepherd in the chair, an
nosnced that Mont Eagle, Tenn, had been
selected for the Southern Chautsuqua
Reports from delegates showed increased
cund sy-school work and number Of scholars.
The convention represents 900 scholars.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
LABOR TROUBLES.


The PittsburE Irsn and teei-ROrkers.
PITrsBURo, May 3-The Iren Manufac-
turers' and Amalgamated Association Con-
ference Committee met this afternoon for
the purpose of arranging the scale of wages
for the coming year. 1t is imposslb bic 10 pre-
dict the outcome Of the meeting, as both
sides refuse TO talk on the subject, but 1t is
generally believed that it will end in q strike.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
Laser rroubles in new York.

NEW YORK, May S.-The lsborers en-
ployed in the weighing department of the
cu-tomhouse, who struck for higher wages,
resumed work to-day al an increase OF five
cents an hour They had formerly been
paid twenty-five eeots per hour. The in
crosse was given by instructions of Secretary
Teller.
The strike in Kinney Bros, cigarette FAC
terry still continues.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04

*.S'MEAS people take advantage of their
neighbors' difficulties to annoy them" Mean
diseases, such as pilss, rheumatism, constipa-
ton, dyspepsis, malaria, lame back, etc,
rake advantage of peoples exposures and
attack them. 1T is then that Kidney-Wort
appears on the f-id and by its timely agency
pu s 10 rout this flock of evil ailments. Il
is friend in need aad therefore a friend
indeed
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
vyan,Their Grievancs Redrssssd.

CHICAGO, May S.-A meeting of 200
employees of the S.rest Cable railway
was held last night for the redress of certain
grievances, the chief one being the new rule
of the company compelling one conductor 10
take charge of two cars, thereby Involving
heavy labor and increasing the danger OF
iosa of life
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
Law Gauia ana P.T,y a, Hot spr,vx,.

LITTLE Rock, Nay S-Jay Gould and
parry, including vice party r. s. Hays and
Russell Sage, were in town several hours yes
terday, leaving in the afternoon for Hot
Springs.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
Arkansas Press Association.

LITTLE Rock, Nav 3-The annual meet
ing of the Arkansas Press Association began
yesterday at Hot SPRING.. There was large
attendance.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04

A PURE strengthening tonic, free from
whisky and alcohol, cures dyspepsia and
similar diseases. 1t has never been co ualed.
Browns Iron BItters.
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04

SHEBoYGAN, WIs.-Dr. S. 3. Myers, Gays:
Il recommend Browns Iron Bitlers for ~
srsl debility, loss OF appetite and w~nt OF
s.renoth -
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
Den'a DIE in the House.
ROYAL BAKING POWDER

"Rough n Rats" clears out rats, m &c,
caches, e-bl.s, g, snis, moles, chip
monks and gopbers. loo
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04

ST. LOUIS, May 3.-Advices from the In
dian Territory say that John A. Neal, Of
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
THE BUCKET-SHOP
Bill Did Not Pass the Senate, and There.
fore is Not a Law Of
the State.
A Statement by the IntrOducer Of the
Bill-HOW 1t Came TO
be Signed.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Berry, of
Wiliiamsou ard Maury, who introduced the
bucket-shop bill, furnishes the american with
the following statement, which pretty eff
Isctuslly settles the question whether it
passsd the Senate and became laW:
Memphis daily appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1847-1886, 1883-05-04
THE SCANDAL
That Led TO the Killing Of Walter II.
Dayis by His Relative, Congressman
Phil Thompson.
AfIidaYits From the st. Clair Hotel and
Statements From Miss Buckner
ard Mrs. Thompson.

O1e Of the cad Test cases Of crime growing
GU, of scandal that has recently been brought
TO light Is the killing at Harrodsburg, KY,
Of Mr.. Walter 81. Davis By Cougressm an
Thompson. l. has covered Two families with
shame, and is likely TO involve others in 3
great deal of trouble and SORROW. Mr..
Thompson justifss the killing by asserting
that Davis, who was a distant relative Of ME,
had debauched bis wife in a Cincinnati hotel
after u akipg her drunk. A telesraphic dis
patch Of Wednesday stated that in Harrods-
burg the sentiment is growing that the kill
ing of Davis is to be CHASED as assassination.
There is 90 there disposition to oriticise
the conduct Of Niss Buckner, upon whose
statements TO her cousin, Phil P. Thorn psou,
il IL supposed he made his attack on Davis.
Mrs. Davis, toe, protests that justice has not
be n done her husbsnd; that he was as
good, loyal and kind a husband "a
ever a woman had. She Asserts over and
over again her immoVable trust in the honor
and innocence Of her husband. She says the
testimony against her husband was ali con-
cocled; that Miss Buckner had sworn to have
revenge on her, and her oath bad beu full
filled. On the other hand, Mr.. Thompson
has placed before the grand Jury OF Har-
rodsburg three afidsvits that support Miss
BuCkner's staten They are as follows:
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
A Card OF Thanks.

OAKLAND, Md, Jan. 8th, 1888.
EDITOR REPUBLICAN 81 ask a
small space in your paper in order to
thank the good people of Oakland,
for the many acts of kindness shown
to me and mine during our distress
and affection. Surely the storm has
been tempered and we have been sus.
tanned and strengthened by the many
acts of kindness shown from day to
day for the past month. know that
God will bless you all. God has been
with me in all my affections, and
helped me to bear all. He has taken
three dear children from me to live
with him: One was Is years and 20
days old, another IA years, month
and 81 days, and the third 7 years
and % days. I know that God is
with me, and hope that all good peo-
pie will pray for me, for | need the
prayers of you all.
MATILDA WOLF.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
Oakland Prices,

We seldom attempt to give the
market prices in Oakland. owing to
fluctuations from day to day, which
has caused some of our people living
at distance to obtain less for their
produce than they reasonably ex-
pected, after they had brought it to
town, but we venture to give the
ruling prices which may be obtained
here for the neat ten days, for the fol-
lowing articles Of produce
Oats.--In trade, Doc cash SOC. per
bushel of 80 lbs.
Corn.-In trade, eOc. cash, 75c..
for good quality.
Buckwheat Flour.-fn trade, $3.50
@$3.00; cash, 1910.
Butter, Fresh Roll.-In trade, Csc, !;
cash, 20@22c.
Dressed Chickens.-In trade 10c per
Id.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

AT regular conference meeting
ing held at the English Lutheran
church, Westernport, Md, Sunday
December 80, the Oakland and Deer
Park and Piedmont and Westernport
charges were united. and the Rev.
VIM. Stoudenmire is to divide his
pastoral services between the two
charges, preaching at Westernport
every Sunday, delivering one SER
mon, the remainder of the day to be
spent at Oakland. The pastor will
have rooms and study here and also
at Oakland. Mail matter will reach
him promptly if directed to either
place. We bespeak for the new pas
ter a pleasant time here, and think
that he will have no cause to regret
his association with our people,
Piedmont Observer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
EVANSVILLE Items.

Mr.. James Bevans, of this place,
was married in Homecoming on the
Sd Inst. The newly married couple
are now visiting some of the eastern
cities.
Mr.. William Otto, from Illinois, is
visiting relatives and friends at this
place. Will looks well, and we are
all glad to give him hearty shake
OF the hand. 1t is rumored that he
expects to take unto himself the "bet!
ter half" while sojourning here.
/ Mr.. Joe Brenneman passed through
town this week with the bears that
were killed near John Brenneman's.
One of them was "bouncer," the
largest l ever saw.
Mr.. Simon Brenneman, of Ohio, is
visiting relatives and friends at this
place.
All teachers wishing to have their
due bills cashed can do so by calling
on Mr.. Noah Broadwater, of this
place, who will cash them for 5 per
cent discount,
The school at this place is getting
along very smoothly under the man-
agement of Mr.. Lloyd McMiIlen as
principal, and Miss Lizzie Kahl as
sistant. Lloyd was very agreeably
surprised on the reopening of the
school after the holidays by hand
some and valuable gift presented to
him by his scholars. This speaks
we'll for MAC" and shows the kind
regard the scholars have for their
teacher.
Quarterly meeting will be held
here Saturday and Sunday, the 18th
and 10th Inst. We are always glad
to have Bro. Ison come in our midst.
Farmers have been busy hauling
limestone, coal and ice during the
snow. and they only whish shedding
would continue a month or two
longer.
Mr.. A. l.. Gnagey, of this place took
charge of the New Germany school
at the beginning of the present term.
This is Lincoln's first experience as a
teacher, and we hope he will meet
with success aid give satisfaction to
scholars and parents.
ANON,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
A Miracle in Oil CITY.

DOCTORS DUMBFoUNDED - DRUGGISTS AND
THE PEOPLE WILD WITH EXCITEMENT.
[From the Oil City Derrick, July Dist, 1881
Miss Maggie Martin, Of this city.
has been ill and confined to her house
for several years. Our best physi-
clans failed to give her relief. She
took Perund and, to the establishment
of all who knew her, she is now up
and about again. Mr.. Simmons, the
Druggist, sold 1874 bottles last week.
He buys in gross lots. Mr.. Cowell,
too, sells it. Ask your Druggist for
DIR. Hartman's book-"Ills of Life''
(gratis), or address DR.. H., at Osborn.
O., for one.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
leo for the b. s. o. R. R.

The Baltimore and Ohio railroad
finished filing all their ice houses on
the line last week, and have 1,5OO
tons stored at the lake to be used as a
reservoir TO Teplenish theother houses
when il becomes necessary during the
summer. All the ice was taken from
Lake Youghiogheny, between Oak-
land and Deer Park, and is OF the
hest quality, ranging in thickness
from Z to IL inches and 'entirely nee
from snow. The total amount put "P
Is 5,625 TONS
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
Military Target Match on February 22d.

The following is copy of letter
from Capt. E. H. Wardwell to Maj.
johnson, Transmitted last Monday:
HEADo'Rs "B'' Co., I'd BAT M. N. G..
OAKLAND, Md, Jan. s, 1883.
MAI. HENRY ]. JOHNSON,
Comdg. I'd Bat. Inf, M ". @.
Major: Noticing by the different
papers published in our own and other
States that great many different
companies and regiments will have
target shooting on February 22d, l
would most respectfully suggest that
as an impetus to our com mand we do
the same.
Therefore on behalf of my COM
pany, hereby challenge our sister
companies, A and B, to pick ~, 16 or
20 men from the two companies, with
an officer. / will match an equal
number against them and meet them
in your city ON that date and have a
friendly contest.
With great respect your obedieEt
servant, y. H. WARDwELL,
Captain Company B.
In speaking of the above the Cum
berland Neaos, of Tuesday, says !:
"Major johnson will call meeting
of the two city companies at the
armory of company A next Tuesday
evening to arrange for the match
above referred to. One or more hand
some prizes will be given and a SUBJ
stantial lunch will be served to the
entire command after the match has
taken place. This announcement will
no doubt have the effect of stirring
up our soldier boys to renewed activ-
ity and an interesting day may be
looked for"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
I. O. r. Election.

Officers of Shealtiel Lodge, No. 122,
100 F., have been elected and in
stalled as follows:
Noble Lloyd Chambers.
Vice Grand--Singleton Townshend
Rec. Sect'y-E. M. Spedden.
Fl. Sect'y-W. II. Tower
Treasurer g. w. Legge.
Chaplain Charles Boyer.
Representation-M. r.. Ham1ll.
Trustees-J. S. Johnson. Geo: "A
Spedden, David Little. Frank boss
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
Free of Charge.

All persons suffering from Coughs,
Colds, Asthma, Bronchitis, Loss of
Voice, or any affection of the Throat
and Lungs. are requested to call at
A. G.. Sturgiss' Drug Store and get a
Trial Bottle of DR.. Kings New Dis
covery for Consumption free Of
charge, which will convince them of
its wonderful merits and show what
a regular dollar-size bottle will do.
call early.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
church. Services--Snnday.

Memorial Church-Preaching at ii
A, NJ. by Rev. Leigh Richmond
Smith.
Preaching in the new Lutheran
Church at Deer Park at P. NJ, by
Rev VIM. Stoudenmire.
M. E. Church-Preaching at 10y A.
NJ, by Rev. S. E. Jones.
st. Peters, Catholic Preaching
every Sunday at lot o'clock a. m.'
except the second Sunday OF each
month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

A lawyer recently lost bride in d
peculiar way. He appeared at the
wedding, but on being called to the
ceremony, from sheer force of habit
protested that he was not ready to
proceed and demanded delay. And
50 the bride got mad and shipped
him.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
LOCAL NEWS
Trade is dull in Oakland.

Trade is dull in Oakland.
We hope our Grantsyille CORES.
pendent will give us a letter every
week.
Won't some of our Accident sub.
scribers favor US with letter occa.
sionally? Give US few lines Doc
tor.
-Messrs. TIL. J. Peddicord, g. w.
Delewder and III. Wheeler Combs
started to Baltimore Wednesday
morning on business trip.
Collector Margroff says he exper.
fences more trouble In collecting
taxes than ever before, owing to
scarcity of money in the county.
judging from our subscription
list, which is rapidly increasing, the
people OF the county appreciate a
good county paper.
Died, in Oakland, Sunday morn.
ing, of diphtheria. Joanna, daughter
of Samuel and Matilda Wolf, aged Z
years and % days.
Mr.. Henry White. the owner of
and at one time residing on "Her.
rington Manor" near Oakland, died
in Paris, France, on Christmas Day,
in the seth year of his age.
Married, at the residence Of the
brides parents, in this county, by
Rev. A. M. Bowlin, Jan. Sd, 1883,
Mr.. II. r. Dewitt and Miss Clara
May Glotfelty, all OF this county.
The Empire Coal Company has
resumed operations with a small
force at their mines near Blooming.
ton. The mines have not been in
operation since the close of the strike
in the Georges Greek region.
Farmers and others desiring
genteel, lucrative agency business, by
which S. to $50 day can be earned.
send address at once, on postal, to
H. G. Wilkinson & Co., 1875 and 1877
Fulton Street, New York.
12l66m
Picture Frames made to order.
Fine stock of moulding Just received.
All sizes of glass kept constantly on
hand. Sleigh baskets and runners.
Work done with neatness and des-
patch. Terms cash on delivery of
work. JOHN A. WOLF,
East Oak st., Oakland, Md.
The store and cigar mandatory
of Henry Helker at Cumberland was
burned on Wednesday night of last
week, together with his residence adj
joining. His loss was about $4,000,
with only 81 900 insurance. A room
over the store was occupied by the
Potomac Band, and all their instru-
ments were destroyed.
james Whalley, young man 10
years old, a resident of Cumberland,
failing to return home on Wednes-
day evening. of last week, his father
and brother went in search of him.
On reaching farm across the West
Virginia boundary, belonging to his
father, they found him dead and
cold, having been dead several hours.
He had terrible hole in his neck.
having been gored by a vicious bull
belonging to the stock of the farm.
We have lately purchased a large
lot of new type and printing matters
ial, suitable for fine job work. such
as bill heads, letter heads, state
ments, visiting and business cards.
circulars, &C.. &c. We will furnish
such work as low as it can be done
any where. and in as good style. We
are also prepared to do all kinds of
hand bill work, or, in fact. any KIND
of work that can be done III a FIRST
class country Office.
Church Sefvices--Snnday.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
Baltimore Market.
Baltimore, January 10.

A'elblHlOIe, january III.
BEEF CArrLE.-Prices range from &c TO BlIc.
HoGs.-For dressed the demand fair ut sc
&c. per Id.
BUTTER.-Choice New York, S3@35; good to
prime 22@24; western rolls, 2i@26.
EGGs.-In good demand at 24@25c.
BucKwHEAT FLoUR.-Prime s.. 25@3.5 Der
100 lbs. PN-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

See that you are proud, but let
your pride be of the right kind. Be
too proud to be lazy, too proud to
give up without conquering every
difficulty, too proud to be in company
that You cannot keep up with in ex-
penses, 100 proud to be stingy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

Hubbell threatens to go over to the
Democracy in case Senator Ferry is
re. elected. II Republican members
of the Michigan legislature want any
better reason for supporting Ferry
than this, they are pretty hard to
please. PhiL0, Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
NOTICE.

We hereby notify all persons indebted to us
to call and settle their accounts on or before
the 10Th day ofFebruary 1888, as we must have
our book accounts closed up by that time.
10 I'd o. w. HEISKELL & co.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

UnNYff EnNyfT for Soldiers on any disease,
UG MlK I1sUlV wound oripjuiry. Fees. $40:
/ hIWAbtEiusN Bounty, Back Pay, Dis
4AvW 404VD charges for Deserters, etc.,
procured, IA years experience. Address G. NJ:
SITES & Co, 6O4 F. St., Washington, d. G.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1883-01-13

Vigorous measures have been adop-
ted at last to check the ravages of
Small Pox in Baltimore. A very
large force of physicians has been
appointed. who are ordered to make
a houseto-house inspection and to see
that all persons are vaccinated.