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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
WANTED, at Shartzer & Boyer's,
5000 lbs. Buck wheat fiOnr.

w ANTED, at ShartZer d B0yer'S,
5000 lbs. Buckwheat flOnr.
DR.. ]. Lee McComas returned
from his western trip last week, and
looks remarkably well,
Blank fox and cat certificates for
sale at this office. Every Magistrate
in the county should have them. 10
cents per dozen.
The meeting is still in progress
In the NJ. E, Church, and is increas-
ing in interest. A wonderful work
is being done.
"Wednesday morning was one of
the coolest of this season, ranging at
A. NJ. from 10 to Is degrees below
zero Ivy different thermometers.
-LosT-A new fur glove, for right
hand, near the residence of DR.. b. r..
Keller. The left side of the thumb
is slightly worn. Apply at this of
flee for owner.
-Thos. j. Peddicord, Esq. left
Oakland last week for Baltimore.
where he was professionally engaged
before the United States Court. He
returned to Oakland Thursday.
-LOsT-REwARD-A liberal re
ward will be paid. at this office, for
the return of a gold bracelet,
lost near the Depot, in Oakland, Dec.
Goth, 1884.
124 st.
The person who took my hat
from the M. E. Church "Wednesday
night Of last week is known. If the
hat is not returned to me within five
days the PERSONS name will be pub.
lished. B. SINCELL.
See a woman in another col
umn, near Speer's Vineyards pick
ing grapes from which Speer's Port
Grape Wine is made, that is so highly
esteemed by the medical profession,
for the use of invalids, weekly per-
sons and the aged. Sold by Druggists.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
Pleading for a Life.

Years ago, Madame Ristori was
playing in the city of Madrid, in the
royal theatre. She had carried the
audience away in the act by her great
power. The curtain had fallen on the
first act, and an unusually long ap-
pIause occurred. No one could un.
stand her absence. The time came
and passed when she should have re-
sumed play. AS she was passing from
the stage. in the wings stood poor
woman, who caught her garments.
MADAME" she said, lido you hear
that bell now toiiing?"
YES"
"That bell tolls for the death of my
husband; he will die at sunrise to-
morrow. Won't you," implored the
woman, "plead for me? The queen
sits in the box yonder."
The great tragedy queen went to
the royal box and begged for the life
of that man "a man that she had no
particular interest in, but simply be-
cause he was going to die. Madame
Ristori pleaded so we'll with the
queen that with a pencil she wrote
his reprieve, and he was saved.
Meanwhile the truth had crept out
among the audience, and when the
curtain arose again, every person
sprang to their feet.
Tears ran like rain, hats and hand
kerchiefs were waved. and shout
after shout went up from the multi
tude.
Why was this applause? Not for
the tragic queen, but for the woman
infinitely greater--the woman that
had pleaded for life and not in vain.
This is the way they talk out in
Arizona:
The red nosed idiot who fathers
the dirty little dish rag in this town
calling itself newspaper, is still en-
SdSSu III I1dhluS doSlIlItI0 ISIIIdT AS
about US and the postoffice. Let the
Ornery cuss 60 on with his abuse we
don't care. He reminds us of a fell
low who should try to dye wool
while it is on lambs back. And it
isn't because he is lamb dyer, eth
er; oh, no ;quite the other way,
And this is the way they reply:
The hell-born, red-headed smart
Aleck who makes abOrtive attempts
to edit the little patent-outside in
Tenderfoot City, squeals like stuck
pig because we have shown up his
political aspirations. He pretends to
be Mortified because we drink good
liquor and have a red nose, thus hop
ing to throw dust in the eyes of the
public. But it won't do. The peo-
pie know that there is no more in him
than there is to a footless sock with
out any leg, that is, just nothing.
Our nose is our own, and we pay for
our whiskey in hard cash. Let the
patent-outside man put this in his
pipe and smoke it.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
Pleasant Hill, w. Va,

To relieve the troubled mind of the
renowned "quill driver" at Sang
Bun, We will give an item or two
from the land Of buckwheat cakes
and honey.-minus the honey. We
don't know who this "riyer city scribe
II, but we believe him to be the great.
est writer of the 10th century.
David II. Friend WAS called to Sang
Run last week. to visit the bedside OF
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14

his mother, who we learn is in pre-
cari0us condition.
William Dewitt has been sick for
several days, hut is now able to be
about again. Jonathan Spinler has
also been on the sick list.
Parson B. Cuppett gave a spelling
match at the Victory school house on
last Tuesday night. A large number
of young folks were present and an
enjoyable time was the result.
Mr.. and Mrs. Jas. Lowdermilk, of
Sang Run, were visiting relatives
here last week. w. d. B.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
How to Put an Egg in a Bottle.

A writer in the RtTaI NeaU Yorker
tells the young folk how they may
perform the magic feat of putting an
egg into bottle. Like many other
things, it is easy enough when you
know how. This is the way il Is
done: Soak fresh egg for several
days in strong vinegar. The acid of
the vinegar will eat the lime of the
shell, SO that while the egg looks the
same it will be soft and capable Of
compression. Select bottle with the
neck a third smaller than the egg
With little care you will have no
trouble in pressing the latter into the
bottle. Fill the bottle half full of
lime water, and in a few days you
will have hard-shelled egg in
bottle with neck a third smaller
than the egg. Of course you pour off
the lime water as soon as the shell
hardens, How the egg got into the
bottle will be a conundrum that few
can answer.
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fixed, and there will be no use trying
to put the fork in his hand It's a
hopeless case and then the tremen-
dous contrast, you know, following
on Mr.. Arthur's elegant manner and
perfectly appointed entertainment.
Oh" she groaned, shave we waited
% years for President who eats
with his knife ?"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
Sentenced.

The Court of Appeals, Fridayof last
week, decided the case of ShartZer vs..
State of Maryland. sustaining the
ruling of the Circuit Court. We'd
nesday Shartzpr was sentenced to \
term of twenty years Imprisonment
in the Penitentiary.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
BuckIen'S Arnica Salye,

The best salve in the world for
Cuts, Bruises, Sores, Ulcers. Salt
Rheum, Fever Sores, letter, Chap
ped Hands, Chilblains, Corns, and all
Skin Eruptions, and positively cures
Piles, or no pay required. 1t is gu'
anteed to give perfect satisfaction, or
money refunded. Price % cents per
box. For sale by A. G. Sturgiss.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
Fol Sale.

A 25, horse power portable engine
and boiler Second handy, in good
condition, suitable for saw mill and
capable of saving from eight to ten
thousand feet of lumber per day, and
can he bought cheap. For particulars
apply at this Office, or at the Oakland
FIGURING Mills, Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
Baltimore Live Stock Market.
From Baltimore Americana
MONDAY, February 8, 1885.

From Baltimore Americana
MONDAY, February 8, 1885.
PRICES OF BEEF CATTLE AT THE
MARKET TODAY.
Very hest on sale to-day 5s06 cts;
that generally rated first quality 5(0
81 cts; medium or good fair quality
34@44cts ordinary thin steers. oxen
and cows 24M3l cts; extreme range
Of prices 22Cd6 cts; most of the sales
were from 33@5t.
REMARKS ON BEEF CATTLE.
The arrivals of Cattle during the
week amounted to 623 head, against
1893 last week and 592 head the cor
responding week of last year, and the
sales were $50 head, against SCI last
week, and 727 head the correspond
ing week of last year.
There was no activity in the mar
some effort at the opening to obtain
better prices, but with poor success.
The better grades were without any
serious change since last week, but
common Cattle fell off. and &c. lower
prices were accepted for them in some
eases, as compar d with last weeks
figures, quality considered. Some of
the Cattle left over from last week
were on the market. Prices ranged
at 2406r., few selling at either ex-
trene. Most sales from 33C05sc. The
quality of the offerings was fully as
good as that of last weeks offerings.
THE SWINE MARKET.
There is fair increase in the re-
cpipts this week over the offerings of
last week-SOme 200 head more than
there were then. The supply is fully
equal to moderately fair demand
only, and the quality of the offerings
compares well with that of last week.
receipts. Prices range from to &c.
with the majority of the sales from
81 to 63c. Same time last year Hogs
sold at 8!@9!c. net.
THE SHEEP MARKET.
The market for Sheep and Lambs
is slow, the offerings being in excess
of a very limited demand. the sales
being made to butchers only, and
there are no outside buyers. The
average quality will differ hut little
from that of last weeks offerings in
some pens they are better, and in
others not as good as they were then.
Prices range from 81 to 59c., a very
few sheep at the latter price. Lambs
1905. There will be some Sheep
and Lambs left over unsold. Prices
same time last year for Sheep were
3(06tc., and no Lambs quoted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
LOCAL N EWS
LODGE MEETINGS.

OAKLAND LODGE, T. o. G. T., meets in
Sturgiss' Hall every Tuesday night.
LOCAL BRANCH, No. IS. of the Iron Hall,
meets In same Hall list and Sd Saturday nights
OF each month.
SHEALTIEL LODGE. No. 100, I. o. o. F.,
meets In Le!ge's Hall every Monday night.
ALTA LODGE, No. 574, X. of H.. meets in
same Hall I'd and 4th Thursday nights of each
month.
PATMOS COUNCIL, No. 1856, A. L. of H j.,
meets in same Hall I'd and 4th Friday nights
OF each month.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-02-14
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
TAKE NOTICE!

THAT this day CJanuary S, 1857 the part
nerShip heretofore known as L. Morrell &
Co., in the Sewing Machine business is mu-
tually dissolved.
AND THAT
The business hereafter will be known and con-
Quoted in the name of the New Home Sew
ing Machine Agency" at Meyersdale, Somer-
set county, Pa.
L. MORRELL. Manager.
All book accounts, notes, ETC., pertaining tc
the business of the old firm are in the hands
of L. Morrell for settlement. 2l4tf
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In addition to my Farm, Garden and Flow
er Seeds have added full aud complete
stock of Raisins, Prunes, Fiks, and all kinds
ofsmall Fruits, with variety of Nuts, Or
anes, &c Sweet Potatoes and full assort-
ment OF all kinds OF Vegetables always fresh.
| have also a lot of different kinds of Pickles
such as Cucumber, Chow Chow, &c.
Frozen Fish always on hand
can also furnish Fresh Flowers, Boquets,
Wreaths, &C., to order on short notice.
NATURAL FLOWERS embalmed in the
best manner at reasonable prices, Satisfac-
ton guaranteed.
90. Cora in the ear for sale.
invite ell my friends to give me a call be-
fore purchasing elsewhere.
Address
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selling Ont al Cost.

Ladies shoes SIPS and upwards /;
f1ne dress cassimeres for 80 cents !;
muslin for 7 cents. Everything else
in proportion.
The above prices are for cash only.
Call and see us.
214tf SHARTzER & BOYER.
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Fl. WEBER,

p. o. Box is, Oakland, Md.
tA-Market price paid for County Produce
In Cash.
Jan. 3, 50, II
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
water for Smyrna.

An effort is being made to supply
Smyrna with water for drinking and
culinary purposes, as the dependence
on pumps is becoming rather precarious
and inconvenient. The commissioners,
however, in view of the expense Of con.
structing reservoir and obtaining
pumping apparatus, laying pipes, ETC.,
fear TO take the responsibility, and an
election will consequently be held on
the 18th of July, at which each owner
of real estate will be entitled to one
vote for each dollar and fractional
p art of dollar assessed against his or
her property, In favor of or against the
proposition to borrow $l5 900 to be ap-
piled to the proposed works. A ma
jority should vote aye, and the work of
construction should be commenced at
the earliest possible period, as it is not
probable that labor or material will be
cheaper than at the present time.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
The King Locust.

Charles A. Robb, No. 400 Walnut
street, while out along the banks of the
Brandywine Saturday morning, he saw
a queer kind Of bug sitting on a stone.
Being on the lookout for locusts, he
gave this singular looking bug some
attention and found that it was q very
rare and perfect specimen of what was
called the king locust. From its nip
per shaped mouth to the tip of the
wings the bug was about three inches
long; its body was shaped something
like q wasp, it had six long legs, and a
couple of flexible horns, nearly an inch
long, proGruding from its eye. brows.
The wings are double, transparent, of q
lead color and very beautifully marked.
Mr. Robb has been inquiring into its
history, and is told by naturalists that
the king locust only appears every
thirty-four years, and is so rare that he
understands naturalist in Baltimore
has offered SIS for one. Mr.. Robb is on
the lookout for that man, but for the
present this rare locust can be seen at
his store, No. 400 Walnut street.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
Resolution Of Respect.

At the meeting of the trustees OF
Delaware College. the following reso.
luton was unanimously adopted: Re-
solved, that we accept the resignation
OF President Purnell with sincere re.
gret; that for the last 10 years our re-.
lations with him, both personal and
official, have been most intimate,
pleasant and cordial, and without the
slightest incident to interrupt or. mar
them; that as board and as individ.
nails, we desire to hear unanimous
testimony to his high character as a
citizen, a scholar, and instructor, and
Christian gentleman, without stain OF
reproach, respected and loved by all
who know him. That in thus severing
the official ties that have so long and 30
closely united US, he carries with him
our highest regards, and our best
wishes and prayers for his future
prosperity and happiness.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
A Crank at tho white House.

A supposed crank appeared at the
main door of the White House on
Friday, and announced that he was
"the sole representative Of the Son of
Man," chosen to pay the respects of the
" Supreme Ruler" to Grover Cleveland.
He was dressed In white duck suit,
with blue silk sash around his waist
and black velvet slippers. He carried
q small basket of white flowers, and
said he had Just arrived from Paradise,
through California, by the way Of the
Golden Gate. The doorkeepers refused
to admit him, and were about to sum-
mon q policeman. He said there was
no occasion for raising q disturbance.
Having failed to perform the mission
upon which he was sent, he would
proceed to Philadelphia. Without
further ceremony he turned around and
walked out of the grounds.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
A Fine Rain.

Our city and adjacent country was
visited by highly refreshing rain on
Sunday morning. The descent was 80
gradual that the earth absorbed the
drops almost IS rapidly as they descen.
ded and thus the greatest possible
amount of good was effectd. Although
the rainfall has not been 30 great as de-
sired to stimulate the growing crops
of grass and grain, this section has
been singularly exempt from damage
by wind or flood. The shower of yes
terday morning WAS noticeable for the
absence of lightning, and our citizsns
have reason to be thankful for the
manner In which they have been ia.
vored, while other sections of country
have suffered greatly from swollen
streamsand devastating cyclones, bring
ing loss and mourning in their train.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
General Grant 8 Condition.

MOUNT MCGREGoR, June 28.-Gener.
al Grants nightly six drops of morphia
were divided into TWO doses last night,
and the result was that he had the hest
night he has had for mahy weeks. A
thunder. storm continued until noon,
and the General did not rise until it
had ceased. During the night or morn.
ing his voice was SO clear DIR. Douglas
had, from his room, heard the Gen.
eral talking with his nurse, and at II o.
clock to- day 1t had been ute audible.
" Though went to his room once or
twice in the night, did not touch his
throat until this morning." said the
Doctor. The little attention needed he
furnished himself. The General was
not dressed until about p. NJ. He re-
marked that he might as we'll rest in
hio room, for when up and about he
often spoke In response to inquiries or
remarks and 80 hurt his throat.
Through the afternoon General Grant
was out OF doors nearly two hours, but
went inside the cottage when rain
began falling again between 8 and 6
o'clock. A pile OF burning logs in the
fireplace dispelled any chill or damp.
ness. At this time DIR. Douglas, as
matter of curiosity, tried the Generals
temperature and found it normal at 80.
His pulse was 72. There had been
little or no coughing during the day,
the mucous secretions and expectora.
tion having subsided.
At 8 o'clock General Grant was COM
posed for the night. Soon after DIR.
Douglas paid that he had found his
throat remarkably clear. There had
been no coughing during the evening,
"and," said the physician, "if can
judge anything by indications are Just
as favorable as last night. The day
has no: only been one of quiet, but
also one of actual rest"
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29

A great storm of wind and rain ragged
for twelve hours on Saturday in Indiana
and Illinois. Great damage was done
to property in different places. and the
crops also suffered. A house near
Orcana, Illinois, was wrecked by light
ming. At Martinsville, Indiana, Henry
Gebbart was killed by lightning while
standing in q doorway.
The house of man named Hadley, a,
Redfield, Dakota, was blown down in a
storm on Saturday. Mrs. Hadley was
killed, her son was fatally injured and
his wife and two small children suffer.
Ell severe injuries.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
Glorious Fourth.

The Sunday school jubilee to be held
in Riddles woods on July 4th will
no doubt bO q grand demonstration.
G reat enthusiasm is manifested by the
members of the committee from the
various churches and Sunday schools.
Quite an interest has been taken, and
the reports by the various mittses.
show plainly that the plans for q sue.
cessful entertainment are being rapidly
matured. Tickets are ready to accom-
modate several Thousand persons, via,
Wilmington & Northern Railroad,
from foot OF Market street. Trains will
be run to the woods at 8. 80 and 10. 80 q.
M, and 100 and 200 p. M, and ofteper
if necessary, and return at different
times to accommodate the people. The
program will be interesting and in.
structive. Services will commence at
II. a. M, and addresses delivered bv
the children and youths of the various
schools, and Joseph Pyle, ESQ, inter.
spersed with music The Afternoon
exercises will begin at p. M, consist.
Ing of music, prayer, Declaration of In.
dependence read, and short addresses
by those who, no doubt, will:entertain
the audience in q spirited manner.
Hon. Charles B. Lore, John Wana-
maker, Esq. and DR.. Todd, of Newark.
N. j., have been invited, and expressed
All earnest desire to be present and take
part in the program. 1t is not certain
yet whether they will be present. vet
from their appreciation OF the invita-
tion it Is hoped that they will be with
us. There will be seats to Accommodates
Twelve to fifteen hundred persons,
abundance of ice cream, cake, lemon.
ade and refreshments of all kinds will
De on the ground to suit the taNi.e of
an. The committee express a desire
that the members of all other schools.
VIII De present as far as possible.
Let there be a grand rally of the eii-
Zens OF Wilmington and surrounding
country.
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
Legislative Re.Union. .

At q meeting of the Committee on
Legislative re. union at Dover, it was
decided that said re- union should take
place between the 18th and 18th of
July, and that they should go to Nor
folk by railroad, thence by the Old
Dominion Steamship Line to New
York, and return by cars TO Philadel.
phia or steamer to Lewes, as deemed
adY iRahle
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29
The Funcral Of Omeer Peterson.

The funeral of officer Peterson will
take place at O'Clock to morrow after
noon, and it is the intention of Mayor.
elect Rhoads and Chief DouRherty to
have the new police force attend in o
body,a as a tribute of respect to faithful
officer, who fell in the discharge of his
duties. The new uniforms will be fin.
ished in time for the officers to appear
in them. A number of the present
force will also turn out, and 1t is
probable several lodges of Odd Fellows
will attend. The funeral will no doubt
be very large and the Ger emonies of all
impressive nature
Daily Republican. [volume] ([Wilmington, Del.]) 1874-1890, 1885-06-29

started back along Front street. TIL,
man then seemed to be working at tn,
pistol with both hands, as though b,
was trying to get the chambers x
turn.
The witness saw tfiicer Peterson ae
in the h0use and rel urn in a few min.
,Ites with his coat aud vest on; he had
both hands up to his breast and seemed
to be buttoning his vest as he wen,
along. When he had gone about half.
way to where the man was he was met by
a woman who took hold of both his arms
arms and said, "pon't arrest him, he ia
my husband and he Ssen't shoot me but
only wants TO frightAn me-" Peterson
continued on to where the man was,
but the witness don't think he saw the
pistol at first. The officer then stepped
back about ten feet and the man fred,
when he walked few steps and fell.
DID not know the man, but heard the
woman call him Lew Davis.
When the officer was shot, the witness
was on the opposite side of the street,
but not close enough to hear what was
said. He then detailed the incidents
of the chase, and other matters which
had been fully recounted by the other
witnesses.
There were several other witnesses
present, but the jury decided that they
had heard enough, and rendered the
following verdict
"Resolved, That Andrew T. Peterson
came to his death abort o. 40 O'Clock Sat-
urday afternoon, Juns 27th, 1888, of q
gunshot wouad In the left breast, infiict.
ed by revolver in the hands of Lewis
l.. Davis"
10
mitment, directed to the Sheriff, order.
ing him to hold the prisoner for
trial.
OFFICER PETERSoN's FATHER.
Officer Peterson's aged father, who is
turnkey in the Moyamensing prison,
and brother came from Philadelphia
on Saturday night Immediately after
belt & Informed of the sad affair. Pasted
In Peterson's family Bible is q news.
paper notice which explains how he
came by the Bible. During his service
on the late Mayor Valentines force his
beat included Union NJ. K. church, and
his efforts to preserve order in that vici-
nifty were appreciated by the congrega.
ton. About the close of his term the
Sunday school gave q festival, and it was
arranged that Peterson should be pre-.
sent. To his great surprise he was pre-
sented by the Rev. T. X. Martindale
with the Bible referred to, which is Q
handsome panel-backed book, contain
ing his name in gilt letters.
Officer Peterson priced this Bible
very highly, but 1t was a source of re.
gret to him that the date of presen ta-
tion was not inscribed in it. He had
forgotten the date, and made several
efforts to obtain it. Only about ten
days ago he stopped prominent men,
ber of the church on the street, and
again requested him to examine the
church records and ascertain the cor.
rect date, which he promised to do.