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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13
The Holy Land OF the Present.

At this time OF the wear most people
make the trip of forty miles during the
NIGHT; but | wanted to see the country
whatever the neat of the sun and so
went in the day. The trip was made
in rickety uncovered wagon, drawn
by three horses abreast Emerging
from the orange and lemon groves of
Java, we proceeded to cross the Plain
of Sharon, the greatest plain in all this
ry-immeasurbly superior to the
plains of Tyre, Sidon, and even Esdrae-
Ion. The plain appeared to- be quite
fertile, and wheat and barley fields
stretched on either side of the road as lar
as the eye could reach. As the country
grew more billy we could see large
tlocks of sheep, goats, camels, asses and
COWS grazing in the pastures, just as
they are represented as doing in the |
Chronicles, xvii, 20. In some places
the fellahin were blowing A single
man can carry on his shoulder whole
set of these native farming utensils, in
GLIDING, pillow, yoke, bows and OK
goad. The pillow is wooden, with the
exception of a single iron point like the
iluke of a small anchor. 1t has but one
handle, as in ancient times (Luke tx,
62), and if the man who is guiding the
pillow looks around for a moment, the
whole thing flops over. The yoke is a
small, straight round pole, with
straight sticks at each end, which 90
down on each side Of the neck of the
OK, and are tied with small string I'M
der the throat. The ox-goad is from
eight to ten feet long, armed with a
sharp piece of iron at one extremity,
which is used for cleaning the pillow,
and n spear at the other extremity for
proddng the OK. In times of riot the
natives use the ox-goad as Il weapon,
lust as they did in the time of Shamgar;
but | have not heard of any ones doing
as much mischief with the goad in these
modern times as Shamgar did. We
met great cavalcades of ragged-looking
camels on the way, and overlook some
bound for Jerusalem, loaded with
American coai-ol. saw one poor
camel loaded with heavy stoves. For
the first twelve miles 1 counted the
camels, and then stopped because it
was too hard work, The number was
about three hundred. Cor. AZ. q. Times
Democrat.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13
YesuYius Shouting Fire.

An eruption has appeared on Mount
Vesuvius which causes no anxiety but
delight to tile traveller and security. 1t
is approaching ''paroXysmal period"
to use the term of the yulcauologists;
within the last few days we have GER
tainly entered upon a very brilliant Pc
Rod. On Sunday night a seeming fame
volcanoes do not hame) shotup SOC
feet above the water and was reflected
upon the calm surface of the water all
the way from Portici to the borders OF
Santa Lucia. The appearance of flame
was caused by the forcible expulsion OF
the incandescent pumice stone and
other scori1, and so long did the bril-
liant light continue around the mouth
of the crater as if it were molten iron,
that people were rather astonished, al
most alarmed. - Cor. N. y. HerQId.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13
Lakes of Red, White and Blue.,

Mr.. VIII r. Guilfoyle, Director of the
Botanic Gardens at Melbourne, Aus
tralia, writes as follows to a friend at
Middletown of a charming sight in
Queensland: 81 was perfectly charmed
with the beauty of series of small
lakes which ran for some miles through
a valley. They were literally covered
with water lilies of three distinct colors,
pink, blue and white. l have often
thought since that these lakes ought to
be generally knows as the lakes of
Red, White and Blue I must say that
/ never beheld more beautiful SIGHT
in my life than those water lilies. The
growth of the pink species (Nelumbium
we call it botancally) was very sin
gular. The flowers, nearly as large as
q dinner plate, stood about foot above
the surface of the water, while the
massive leafagey green as emerald, was
supported on long stalks far above the
flowers and standing parasol-like to
shield the floral gems from the scorching
sun.
"The blue water plant (Nymphea)
was less fortunate, though quite as
beautiful as its pink ,neighbor, by having
its flowers and foliage lying flat on the
surface, and it was remarkable that
those flowers which shared the shade of
the pink lily's LEAKAGE were of much
brighter blue. The white variety then
came in to soften still more, or perhaps
| should say to intensity, the brilliancy
of the picture, for, like diamonds, they
glittered among the sapphires and
rubies. "-Harttord C0uraft.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13
Horses all out.

Ne1o Yorker (back to the city for the
day. want to have a ride, butit is
too hot to take my high stopper out.
Let me have one of your regular livery
horses Dash, for instance. He is old
and tough"
LjoerV and Boarding Stable Keeper
"Dash is out for the day"
"Well, Swift will do"
ale has been hired for a funeral"
elbow about the bay'mare?"
''She is out; in fact, all my horses
are out"
"Too bad Well, hitch up my Ham
bletonian?"
eyes, but, ahem! You see, sir, ]
thought your t-otter needed exercise,
so sent him out, too"
"What, this hot weather."
go, he is in cool place. l took care
of that"
"Where?"'
"He's hauling AN ice wagon.'-P1jl-
GdelphtG call.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13
A Near View of Mexico.

Howard A. Easton, of Philadelphia,
who has Just returned from a business
trip into Mexico, says of that country:
ut is a diamond in the rough, with a
good deal of rough. Mexico is coun-
try of immense resources, agricultural
and mineral, and when Yankee enter
prise is able to gain the mastery over
the ignorance and prejudices of the
people, it WILDE very valuable neigh
Dor. -Four railroads now cross the
Mexican frontier, a large portion of
which, however, is wild and uninhab-
tied. But in the course of time towns
will spring up and prosperity will
reign. | found number of Americans
in Mexico. Something that ought to
be known is the condition of our con-
suls. They are mostly Frenchmen and
Germans, many of whom can speak
the English language, and they are not
particularly friendly to our tradesmen.
You see, the Germans and French have
controlled that trade for $50 years, and
have intermarried with the natives.
They buy enough American goods to
say they have them in stock, but recon-
mend something else all the time. They
do all,they can all the time against our
trade. | tested them time and again
cannot say, however, but that Amerl-
can merchants are more or less to
blame.' ! have known firm to send
half-inch lumber and bill it inch, and
sell boiler through Mexican agent
and then tell him he must look to the
man it was sold to for his commission.
The Mexicans will not tolerate swind-
ling, not at any rate when they are the
swindled parties. Sd M Y. E0entng
Post.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13
For Young Readers.
THE CHRISTOPHER.

He jumps so high in sun and shade,
| stop to see him pass
A gymnast of the glen and glade,
Whose circus is the grass
The sand is round him like a ring
He has no wish to halt
see the supple fellow spring ....
To make sOmersau.t!
Though he is volatile and last, ,
His feet are slim rs pegs.
How can his reckless motions last
Upon such slender legs?
Below him lazy beetles creep;
He gyraies round and round
One moment vaultng in Il leap,
The next upon the ground.
He hops amid the fallen twigs
SO agile in his glCe.
I'm sure he's danced a hundred iigs
With no one near to see.
He tumbles up, he tumbles downi
And from his motley hue, -.
Ills clear he is an insect clown
Beneath Il tent Of blue!
-WHiam H. Hdyae, IN st. Nicholas.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

1t is noticeable that the EARTHQUAKES
follow a course from northeast to south
west parallel to the Appalachians, just
as the earthquakes OF the western coast
are propagated along the line of the
Sierras.
T"T 1919 .JI.ut tEs laEsvg e.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

"A new device for wedding break,
fasts is q pyramid of transparent ice
having in the center photograph of
the bride and bridegroom. This is sug-
gestiye of GOODNESS as well as exclusive.
ness. N y. Graphic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

ABALD HEADED man hasn't much to be
proud of, but he always wants to put on
hairs-MerchQnt IrdUe{er.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

are YOU going?" frankie (greatly excit-
ed)-" Oh, ma, Pm going to the fire; can
go" Fond Ma" Boy, if you 30 near
that fire and get run over by an engine
will break every bone in your body"
Frankie-"All right, ma; if get run over
you can."-PttSburgh Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

EDITORS wife goes through his last winter
suits preparatory TO selling them to the
rag-man, and is delighted by the discovery
of forgotten thousaud-dollar bills in the
vest pOcket.-IhNadeLph CAL.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

THEY were disputing about something'or
other, when Mrs. Fogg impatiently ex-
claimed: so, well, sir, you have your
way. You always were an off horse"
Eyes, my dear" replied Fogg, land an Off
horse, you know. is always on the right
side. "-BOStOn transcript.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

CONSIDERING the reckless manner in
which New York drivers dash along we
do not wonder that there are so many
stage-struck people there.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

There are sixty-two Catholic
churches in New York City.-M Y.
S2tn. --- ~ Lt.-
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

THE rule of three at Mount Desert-For
the third person to clear out.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

FAULTY grammarians should cult'Vats
the parse nip GOurernelr Herald.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

GLOVE is blind" Maybe that's how the
gas is so often turned down in the parlor
when love takes possession. Because why:
Love being blind, there is no use in vast
ing gas to make light for it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13
StinSs And Bites.

An old woodsman of Australia, who
used to catch snakes for pastime. says
that raw onion bruised and applied as
soon as possible to the wound is GER
tain cure for the bite of all the venom
Gus serpents of that country except the
death adder, which he admits is so
poisonous, and its poison is 50 quick in
acting, that there is no known remedy
for it. That the onion is specific for
the sting of poisonous insects of all
kinds has long been known to the
writer of this paragraph, who, when a
boy, invariably carried one on expedi-
tons with companions against hornets
nests, etc. 1t was found that the appli-
cation of onion juice would instantly
allay the pain caused by the singing of
hornets, yellowlackets, wasps, bees,
etc. - Washington STIR. "
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

OLD BmULoUs generally calls ''pony"
beer an Attorney, because it is short
horn.-BOStOR Courier.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

"ToADs are valuable as insect-destroy-
ers." This is news. We have always sup
posed sthey were only good for warts
Graphic.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

''WHAr kind of cloth is 1anguagep"
asked little girl of her mother. ITS not
a cloth, dear; it's the talk or dialect of
people used to express your thoughts"
ayes, mamma, but papa often tells MIR.
Knowsall to 'clothe his ideas in prope1
language. ~ Boston Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

EVERY artist loves his sweet 'art.-
Whitehall Times.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

In New York the other night,
Charles II. Vogt, in enforcing the law
to his hard-working wife, brought his
fist ferc6ly down upon the supper table
she had arrayed for him, and Jared it
so that a broken saucer fell into the
cradle where his sick baby lay, and cut
its iugular vein with fatal effect. NJ
\. Sun. ..4
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

VINO ever heard of a hat band playing a
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1884-09-13

DR. Cyrus r. iced, an eclectic ply
stefan, whose office is on an aristocratie
street in Syracuse, and whose practice
is among some of "the best people, ~ is
reported as saying that both the Bible
and scientific authorities prove his claim
to be the prophet Cyrus, mentioned in
Isaiah rs to appear on earth. At forty
six DR.. iced expects to be translated to
heaven, and fifty days later he will re-
turn and found q kingdom of love. He
is indorsed by Rev. j. H. Clymer, pas
tor of the First Methodist Episcopal
Church in that city.-SyracuSe Journal.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
This Legislative District.

The Republican majority on a staight
vote in this Legislative district is about
200, and the aggregate vote is about
5000. 1t is close enough to made the
Legislative elections interesting. The
district is entitled to one senator and
three representatives, and two years ago
one of the Republican candidates wasde.
feated, A. NJ. Crowell, of Todd. county,
and A.. j. Demules, of Sank Rapids, a
Democrat, WAS elected in his place G. H.
Stratton, then Of this city, another DEM
ocra,ic candidate, came within 100 votes
Of being elected.--Brainerd Journal.
AS We understand it there is no senator
to elect this year. Senator Buchanan was
elected in 1882, and his term does not
expire until 1886, 50 he has two years to
serve yet Numerically, Mile Laos
county is the smallest in the district, but
its vote counts, for, as the Journal re-
marks, the d's.r let is close one. 1t be.
hooves the Republicans to place their
best aud stronges men in nomination
and thon give them solid support. If
weak men are nominated, or if there is a
schism in the Republican ranks, one or
more, and perhaps the whole three. Of
the Republican nominees will be defeat
ed. The Union will accord the RepubIi-
can nominees hearty support, no mat
Ter what counties they may hail from,
provided they are good capable men
Princeton Union.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
Captain Com manding

The United States senate has taken
step long needed in passing the Edmunds
bill creating forest reservation in"
northern Montana for the purpose Of
guarding and storing the waters that feed
the Missouri and Columbia rivers. This
bill introduces new fe AZURE of gov
eminent policy which involves the recog-
milton of the value of the forest as a
regulator and preserver Of rivers, as vel!
as the withdrawal from sale and public
entry Of the great forest region. The
preservation Of the Rocky mountain for
ests is al important and proper measure,
as was tho movement in New York for
the preservation Of the Adirondacks, and
has the appreciation of scientific minds
whose opinions are of the hi CHEST value.
The House can do no less than pass the
Senate bill which the president will
gladly sign as he has urged the proceed
ure upon congress.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
= Excursion to Glo1a1yoDd.

q
sItsurely can't be trus!'' !.
~ wont believe it until I see the.
posters amy way" ss# h
4 SITS too good to be truep D.: !: (. /.
Eyes, isn'tit, and 50 cheap .s....
Well, / shall CO." ,.5 ,s5..
s. And SO shall II" =SS VIII 81 .:t r.. / .is
Il And me TOD" i
y These are few samples Of the many
explanations that may be heard in all
quarters Of our town since the an
nouncelnent was made that We are
really going to have a cheap excursion
to Glenwood on Sunday, the 22nd
inst. We are authorized to say that it
is true, and that posters Will be out'in
a day or two, and we would ANNOUNCE
the further fact that Sank Centre is as,
much excited about the matter rs our
own citizens, and that this excursion
will be really grand union excursion
to be royalty entertained by the citi-
zens ofGlenw God, who are making
preparations to give the party SUCH a
hearty welcome that the most'unsooia-
bic ones will be made to enjoy them
selves. There will be three bands of
music, free boat rides ON the lake,
swings for the young people, and in
fact no effort will be spared to make
every one taking part in.the excursion
enjoy l1imselfto the full. We advise
everybody to 60. ..5
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
THE EP ISCOPAL T AIR s
At Vasaly's Hall Next Thursday
and Friday.

The annual fair, Of the Episcopal
church soc ety will be held at Vasaly.s
hall ID This village on Thursday and
Friday OF next week. June 10 aud 90.
It will be held under the auspices Of the
Ladies' Aid Society, who have baen
preparations for several months.
1t will he conducted in about the same
manner as the previous ones. An unusn-
ally large number Of articles will be
offered for sale by the ladies' and chan
ces sold On few OF considerable value,
Refreshments such as ice cream. straw
berries, cake, lemonade, ETC.. will be for
sale. The funds realized will be used
toward defraying the expenses of the
Episcopal church and all should con
tribute toward the good cause. All are
invited The fair will close with q
pleasant dance on Friday evening.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
From Rich Prairie.

Rich Prairie, June II.
No cases of sickaess or death from
diphtheria to report this week.
G. Rasch is putting up a new dwelling
in the upper part Of the village; 1t is a
fine one.
Mrs. Frank Yaeger has been sick for
three weeks, but is now able to be about
again.
p. II. Neuman is about 10 open III a
meat market here; an enterprise which
will pay we'll.
Mrs Mic Hennen left for few weeks
visit in Wisconsin last Saturday.
Our farmers are all busy now breaking,
and there will be hundreds of acres more
to seed next year.
P H. Neuman has gone to st. Cloud,
St. Paul and Minneapolis on business
this week.
Last Saturday the board of directors of
the Pierz Mutual Fire Association met
and fixed the loss Of John Bremmels.
berger, whose barn was burned two
weeks ago, at 800.
Frank Yaeger lost an OK last Friday
He broke a leg and it was necessary to
kill him.
Machine agents are thick here. Last
week there were nine here in ore day.
John Neuman's new dwelling is al.
most finished. 1t is a fine twostory
structure. " -, 49, =
Sunday was big day for the children
here. About twenty boys and girls went
to communion for the first time. The
girls were dressed in white, the boys in
black, and the church was handsomely
decorated for the occasion. 81, j., i. f..
Joseph Bollig, son of B. Bellig, is
putting up house on his farm about
four miles north Of here, and he intends
to live there. Next thing we may hear
Of Joe is that he has taken partner for
life, s =.
a. s.&-.- ~ 49,
SuHsCRIBEH
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13

Sank Rapids Sentinel: Among real
estate transactions in our village last
week, the most important one I'd be noted
WAS the sale of the Buchanan House
property by Hon. c. B. Buchanan to Mr.
j. &. Flynn, who will hereafter made
Sank Rapids his home. Mr.. Flynn is an
energetic business man, and will prove
"a valuable acquisition to our village.
Mr.. Buchanan also sold his interest in
the property on the corner of Broadway
and Borup streets, and sn the corner of
Broadway and Van Nest streets, to Mr..
Thos Van Etten 1t is Mr.. Buckman's
intention 10 erect for the use othis family
a handsome residence, as soon as he ca
secure suitable grounds.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
At the Rink.

The great attraction. for amusement
seekers is now the roller rink, and old
and young, rich and poor, and all
classes Of our people regard less Of past
.or present condition are devoting all
tile time possible to mastering the art
of roller skating, and with different
degrees of SUCCESS. Anare enjoging i
hugely excepting q few who are hors
de combat, and a few others who are Il
,s'little disfisured bit still in the ring"
Every pair Of skates has been in use
each evening during the week, and
the demand still Junsupplied; more
skates will soon arrive, however, and
all can be accommodated
Tomorrow forenoon the rink will
be open to ladies only, and in tho at
teruoon the boys will monopolize it,
and there will he music in the evening.
Next week the band will be present
on the evenings Of Monday, Wednes-
day and Friday. The ladies can enjoy
skating on the forenoons of Monday,
Wednesday aud Friday without moles-
tatlon by the horrid men. Probably
in less than two weeks some races will
take place, and those who would win
Should put in solid work practicing.
All who attend speak ftyorabfy Ct
the courteous treatment received from
Mr.. Leland and his assistants. D.
~ We republish the lines below for the
information of tire patrons Of the rink;
Forenoons-Open at and close al
1l:D.
Afternoons-Open at g and close at
4:30.
Evenings-Open at and close at
1920.
Price of admission skates, %
cents; Without skates, 10 cents.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13

ST. Paul Pioneer P.ess: Adjutant
General MacCarthy yesterday recei:ed
a communication from Chauncy Nickel
yer, assistant United States adjutant gen
.eral, informing him that in response to
His request, the commanding general Of
,the department at Dakota had been in
structed to order Capt. Gaines Lawson,
Twenty.tiith infantry, to attend the en-
'campn'snt Of The Minne@'a National
Gpard ut Winona and Like Calhoun on
asJaly ! and II respectively.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
Sealed Proposals Wanted.

Notice is hereby given that sealed pro
posa's viii be received at fhe office. of the
county auditor until the fourth Monday
of July, 1884, for the furnishing Of all
books, blanks, and stationery needed by
the county officers of Morrison county,
Minnesota, fer one year; the contract IT,
he let to the lowest bidder The board
of county commissioners reserving the
ri sht tp reject any or all bids BY order
Of board Of county commissioners.
J. y. LAcHANCE,
County Auditor.
Dated Little Falls, June 7, 1884.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
WAGONS
Made and Repaired in Little
Falls in First-class Style at
L4auermann & Geib's.


To the People of Morrison County:
Wagons manufactured by us at the
Little Falls Wagon and Carriage Shops
formerly the Concord Carriage Shops
can now be seen at. the above shops or at
J. G. Hessell u Co.'S agricultural ma
chinery yard. We also have'fof sale
neckyokes, whiftitrees, spring seats. etc,
etc., and will sell them at such prices
that it will pay you to buy Of US, where
you can patrenize local industries aud
not send your money East. We are also
prepared TO take oriefs for and mama.
facture Carriages, Buggies Or Spring
Wagons, and we will give satisfactory
prices and guarantee first class work and
material. We make 4 specially of re-
pairing of all kinds in our line. and if
you leave your work with us we will
guarantee you PROMPTNESs and the
best grade of material and rkmanship.
Also rememberwc guarantee our wagons
and everything we manufacture TO be
strictly first class and equal to anything
in the market. Give us trial.
LAuERMANN & GE1B,
At Nc Cauley's old stand in Little Falls,
Mian.
Little Falls transcript. [volume] (Little Falls, Morrison County, Minn.) 1876-1894, 1884-06-13
IAInber for Sale.

I have 100000 feet of good common
lumber which I will sell for Sill per NJ
at the steam saw mill in Green Prairie,
or will deliver it for,$ l4 per NJ in Little
Falls. Bills can be filed by H. F.
Schleussner, who has charge Of yard il
Little Falls. A. K. HALL,
>Hraar pra;r,A Minn