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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01

Mr.. Moses FraIey, the millionaire,
is proud Of his wife. She is a Mrs.
Merdle to him, living, walking and
Wondrous Illustration of his power of
money-getting and mODey-spending,
and with each successive change of
toilet, which occurs three, four and
five times day, he beams approval.
Though he seems unconscious of it,
Mr. Fraley is regarded as more mar
veIous than even his WIfe's clothes,
as the millionaire, who, but short
time ago bankrupt, paid his creditors
dollar for dollar, though he chose to
do it in his own peculiar way,
Soon after he failed, am told, he
sent to Chicago, where most of bis
creditors resided, asking that three
Of them be appointed a committee to
visit st. Louis and come to terms of
agreement, His request was COM
piled with, and the three gentlemen
chosen met Mr.. Fraley at the South
ern hotel, where he put them the un-
vanished question
GLOW much will you take on the
dollar?"
After some debate and argument
the gentlemen agreed to accept so per
cent.
"HOly Moses !" exclaimed their
debtor, 80 Gets it is an impossibil-
ity say 20, and III listen" More
arguing followed, and without much
avail, and finally, with feeling that
they were being "done by "a little
JeW," the sum of 80 cents on the dol
lar was accepted.
ITS settled, then, 80 cents on the
dollar?" chuckled the sharp specula-
tor.
at is" mournfulIy echoed the
Chicago conferers, thinking of their
brethren in grief at home.
"Well, them" said Moses Fraley,
having for his amusement INDUCED
III the instincts of race, 81 will show
you | am an honest man. Fifty cents
on the dollar you shall have to-day,
and in thirty, sixty and ninety days
the other fifty shall be paid in" And
he kept his word, and made it hon.
ored. Since then, [ am told, he has
made SO 1000, 600 in grain speculations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
Daniel WebSter's Son.

Col. Fletcher Webster, who is well
remembered by many of our old citi-
zens, was in many respects remark
able man. Inheriting to great extent
the good as well as the reckless quail
tiles of his distinguished father,
Daniel Webster, he led a rather
erratic life. He lacked the solid dig
nifty of his "illustrious predecessor"
"A chip of the old block" in many
traits of character, he failed to repro
duce the stately manner which so
distinguished the parent. He was
generous, chivalrous and impulsive,
yet his temper was hot and his pug
nacity almost uncomfortable.
Shortly after the war of the rebel
lion commenced he was appointed
colonel of the Massachusetts Twelfth
regiment, and proceeded to the front.
At the second battle of Bull Run his
regiment, and that of Col. S. II.
Leonard of the Massachusetts Thir-
teenth, were engaged in the battle of
Centreville, in which Col. Webster
WAS killed. Col. Leonard states that
in the early part of the day, before
the engagement began, he visited the
camp Of Webster and found him stand
ing before tree, on which was fas-
tened small looking-gIass, busily
engaged in shaving himself. at APP
pears to me-" remarked Leonard,
"that you are Sticking up a little"
"Yes," ;" replied Webster, 81 expect to
be killed. this afternoon, and l wish
to make a clean-looking corpse !" He
was killed during the first part of the
engagement.-BOStOn Budget.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, Of Newton, Ia.
says; "DIy wife has been seriously
affected with a cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used many
remedies without relief, and being
urged to try DR.. Kings New Discov-
cry, did so, with most gratifying re-
suits. The fist bottle relieved her
very much, and the second bottle has
absolutely cured her. She has not
had so good health for thirty years"
Trial Bottles free at Nydegger's Drug
Store. Large size soc. and Sl.OO.
The Cathedral in the city Of Mex
leo is said to be the finest church
building on this continent.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
House and Lot

On Oak street, Oakland, Md, comfortable
dwelling Well ofgood watcrand convenient
outbuildings. viii sell at a bargain.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
Mr.. Douglas and the War for the
Union.

New York Tribune.
Edward Larned, of Greenfield.
Mass, at one time president of the
Ohio and Mississippi railroad, gives
new version OF the famous Douglas
incident of 1861. He was called to
Washington by a telegram, from
Douglas, sent Immediately after the
latter had heard of the firing on
Fort Sumter. Douglas was sick with
diptheria. His physician, his Wife
ard a Catholic priest We're there. As
the doctor went away he said to
Douglas: "NOW, no talking or eX-
citemcnt, Senator" But he was no
sooner gone than Douglas arose,
dressed himself, and began reading
to Larned, who had just arrived, a
long and carefully written letter. He
was discussing its points when Il tel
egraph message was brought in. he
read the message and Immediately
began to use emphatic language IN
remuneration Of the telegraphic sys-
tenn, and the liberties it permitted to
be taken with public men. Then he
read the message aloud:
"Do you approve and sustain
Lincoln's war policy? Missouri will
not"
81 said" recounts Mr.. Larned,
"that | would not answer a dispatch,
and he rejoincd; This is the penal
ty for being a public man. 1t is from
the editor of the leading paper in st.
Louis. | cannot refuse an answer
He wrote a reply, which he read
to me. | will not attempt to repeat
it. 1t was politicians despatch.
Il wouldn't send it, Senator |
said. The entire Democratic party
of the country is waiting to hear
from Stephen A. Douglas. Your
constituents in Illinois are resting Sc
cure in your ability to meet the emer-
gency of the hour. But if you send
that despatch the heart of every
friend you have in the North will
sink. 1t seems to me impossible
that a man born in Vermont should
yacilitate or be unsound on this great
question:
"Said he, 4 am as sound as any man
in this country
"And I replied, Yes, Senator, but
unfortunately, your despatch is not
He protested again, and taking up
the paper, read his despatch with a
punctuation and emphasis that were
sufficient to give it the true ring.
But | told him plainly that the tele-
graph wires would not punctuate, or
transmit the tones of his voice; but
the words he had written might be
twisted in a good many ways. /
took the despatch and read it with
my own emphasis, putting a contrary
construction upon it.
"He said That does sound id
equivOcal as you read it,
"He tore il up and wrote another,
which he read aloud. | burst out
laughing, and, when he turned on
me inquiring, explained that I was
laughing at his ability to write a
second despatch that was worse than
the first. Then he said, somewhat
petulantly: We'll, | am ill; my
head is perhaps not clear. Sit down
here and write out what you would
send.' L sat down and wrote these
words:
"'I deprecate war. But if it must
come, am with my country and for
my country under all circumstances
and in every contingency. Individ-
ual policy must be subordinate topub-
lie safety
"He read it carefully. signed his
name to it, and sent it away"
"That is the true history of Doug
las famous st. Louis despatch.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
NO. 3.
An Elegant New Residence

on Oak street, Oakland, Md. containing s
rooms. Large lot improved by stable, car
riage house, ice house, &c. We'll of good water.
Terms easy. Price, S22DO.OO.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01

A vegetable product used only in
Ayers Ague Cure, has proved itse E
a never failing remedy for all mala-
rial disease. Warranted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
NO. 4.
The "WOOIand Farm"

situated on the road leading from Oakland to
Accident two miles from Oakland contain
lug " acres, well fenced and cultivated I'm
proved by a lar.e tirSt-claSS mansion house,
suitable fora summer resort. The farm would
suit for first-clasS market garden or general
farming.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
NO. 6.
600 Acres of Land,

covered with white pine, spruce and white
oak timber, and undcraid with coal, iron ore
and fire clay. Water fall II feet. Steam saw
mill ON the premises doing a good business.
VIII be sold at Il bargain.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
nv. =,
Military Lots Nos. 1905 & 2307,

Unimproved timber lots, lying near Grants
vile, part of the estate of the late Holmes
Wiley.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
REAL ES tate
FOR SALE.
NO. l.
MiIitar Lot No. 219,

lying near Chisholm'S Mill, in Ryans Glade,
Garrett county. Well tlmbered and under
laid with coal. Unimproved. VIII be sold
chean
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
FOR RENT,

The building formerly occupied by Mr.
Thomas White will probably be for rent May
LIST. There are six available rooms up. stairs :;
a room on the first floor, that has been used
for Barber shop. Would make a desirable
stand for Il grocery, flour and feed store, with
room enough for family above. Would also
make a convenient and desirable place for
Post Office, having an unObstructed entrance
on Liberty street.
For further information apply at this office
or to
A. A. PERRY, Agen ~
29j Park Avenue, Baltimore, Md
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-08-01
Republican Office. Oakland. Md.
BLACKSMITHING.

am prepared to do all kinds of blacksmith
ing. Farmers work "A specially. Prices as
low as can be had for first class work. Shop
near Browning House,
tf2i DAVID LITTLE.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-11
THE OLD HOMESTEAD.

MIR. Vanderbilt had made will.
Jpst what its provisions are is not known
to any one outside the nearest members
of his family and his confidential coun-
sci and friend, Mr.. Depew. His
wealth is generally estimated at $780,
100000, and his annual income at $10,-
600. 200.
The Palatka daily news. (Palatka, Fla.) 1884-1888, 1885-12-11

Supervising Inspector Curran, of Bal
timore, has reversed the decision of the
district inspectors in the case of the col
lsion between the St. Johns river steam
boats Captain Miller and Port Royal.
He exhonerates Capt. Gardner, of the
Port Royal, from blame, and says he
can find in the evidence no sufficient
reason for disturbing his license as mas
ter and pilot.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
The Riel Rebellion.

WINNIPEG, MAN, April IA Free
Press dispatch received at 1890 A.
NJ. from Battleford says that Indian
Instructors James Payne and Geo.
Z. Applegarth, from Eagle Hills,
and two settlers nave been killed
by the Stony Indians. Settlers
coming in were robbed of their
horses, wagons and loads. Others
are coming in from distant settle
ments in destitute condition and
are collecting in the barracks, where
all are waiting help. They have
plenty of provision there and
can stand a siege for some time.
The wires will probably be cut and
communication from Battleford be
broken tomorrow. The Indians in
Western Manitoba are showing
signs of disquiet and will probably
join the rebels.
All the buildings in Battleford
were pillaged and burned. 1t il
expected that Big Bears band and
the Fort Pitt Indians will also join
in the rebellion. Big Bear, with
800 warriors, is with Riel, who is
now said to have 1000 armed men,
but no field pieces. 1t is not known
when General Middleton will order
the troops to advance.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Cure for Piles.

Piles are frequently preceded by
sense of weight in the back, loins
and lower part ofthe abdomen, caus-
ing the patient to suppose he has
some affection of the kidneys or
neighboring organs. At times,
symptoms of indigestion are present,
as flatulency, uneasiness of the stom-
ach, ect. A moisture, like perspira-
ton, producing very disagreeable
itching, after getting warm, is COM
mon attendant. Blind, Bleeding and
Itching Piles yield at once to the APP
plication OF DIR. Bosanko's Pile Rem
edy. which acts directly upon the
parts affected absorbing the Tumors,
allaying the intense itching, and ef-
fecting a permanent cure. Price 30
cents. Address, The DR.. Bosanko
Medicine Co., Piqua, o. Sold by
C. N BOYD, Druggist, Somerset,
Pa. dec.3-1y.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Spreading The Gospel in Arkansas.

A Methodist preacher IN one of
the mountain districts of Arkansas
one day happened upon family to
whom the light of the Gospel had
come only through glass darkly,
and the biblical knowledge of the
family was very limited. He at
once set about posting the members
by reading to them from the Bible.
He turned to the story of the Prod
igal Son, and was reading to very
attentive audience, until he came to
that portion narrating the killing of
the fatted calf.
What's that, mister-what's
that ?" interrupted the mother ex-
citedly. did yer say that the old
man killed a fat calf for that boy of
his'n ?"
That's what the book says, sis
ter"
"Well, yer kin jest shet it up. l
don't wanter h'ar any such stuff as
that"
"Why, my Christian friend, that
is the Gospel, and there can be
nothing wrong in that"
"Yes, thar is too. | hain't SO very
knoweledgious on ter Scriptures,
but l knows enough bout feedin'
children to know that its the rip
snortiest kind of 'stravagance ter
kill a fat calf jist for one boy, an |
doan want no more such doctern ez
thet norated ter my famerly, an
reckon you'd better be gitten along
down the road, whar people hain't
ekernomerkal like we un's. Good
day mister. Zeke, go out and on
loose the dog"
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Two Insurgents Captured.

WASHINGTON. April 5.-The Secre-
tary of the Navy received a dispatch
from Rear Admiral Jouett to-day
saying that he sailed from New Or
leans for Aspinwall at sunrise this
morning.
A dispatch from Commander Kane
of the Galena, announces that he
holds as prisoners two of the princi-
pal insurgents who took part in the
burning Of Aspinwall. Commander
Kane expresses his unwillingness
to turn over the prisoners to the
Columbian authorities for fear they
will be permitted to escape. The
question as to what disposition
should be made of them has been
referred to the secretary of state.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Burning Her Own Children.

BUFFALO, n. Y, April S.-The
wife Of Scott Spring, well-to-do citi-
zen of Alexander, to-day burned
her two children to death and cut
her own throat. Husband and wife
quarreled yesterday, and this moru-
ing, while working in the vicinity
of his home, Spring observed
smoke coming out of the open win.
dow of the house, and, rushing in,
found his two children weltering on
the floor, their clothing in flames.
In a corner of the room lay the wife
in pool of her own blood, her
throat cut from ear to ear with a
razor. The murderous blade lay
close beside her,
The father made an attempt to
put out the fire, but discovered that
the children's clothing had been
soaked with kerosene oil. Before
be co1ld get blankets to smother
the a ames both children were burn.
ed to death. Mrs. Spring has beer
rega ded as a good mother by hel
neighbors, and they are at loss te
account for her terrible deed savs
from grounds of insanity.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
rAMAr BURNED.


LONDON, April 3.-Dispatches re-
ceived from Suakim this morning
give the following account of .he
progress of events at the front: Gen
eral Graham occupied with his forces
all the heights above Tamai last
evening. During the night the
rebels fred into the zereba and some
of their shots took effect. One SOL
dier was killed outright and two 9TH
ers were wounded. Early this morn
ing General Graham advanced to
Tamai, and at Z o'clock took posses
sion of the springs.
A dispatch from General Graham
is as follows:
"TEsELAP HILL, $50 a. m.-The
hills around the zereba were occu-
pied last night by a chain ofpickets
supported by strong reserve force.
The enemy's fire was silenced at /
O'Clock this morning by a volley
from our advanced picket of grena-
diers and by shell from thirteen
pounder. The rest OF the night was
silent. The troops are in good con-
dition. Only seven fell out of the
ranks Yesterday during the fifteen
hours march. Do not expect to
meet with serious resistance.
Another dispatch from General
Graham gives the following:
TAMAI SPRINGS, April 3-NooN.
Our forces advanced at S this morn
ing and occupied the village OF
Khor. We encountered slight oppo-
sition on the part of the enemy.
We found very little water, and
what there was of very bad quail
ity. l am going to return with my
whole force to the first zereba. -Four
soldiers were wounded in occupying
the village; of these two belonged to
the Australian contingent,
A dispatch which was filed at
Suakin at 2 O'Clock this afteroon
says:
Tamai is in flames; the British
loss in occupying the place was one
killed and six wounded.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Indian Wit.

A half-naked Indian was looking
on at some workmen in the employ
of the Governor of Massachusetts.
why don't you work and get
yourself some clothes?" asked the
governor.
"Why don't you work ?'' replied
the son OF the forest.
i work head work." sad Dudly,
pointing to his head.
The Indian said he was willing to
work, and agreed to kill calf for
the governor. Having done so he
came for his pay.
But" said the governor, you
have not dressed the calf"
No" said the Indian. II was to
have shilling for killing him. Am
he no dead ?"
Finding himself outwitted, the
governor gave him another shilling
for dressing it. 1t was not long be-
fore the Indian came back, demand
ing good shilling in place of the
bad one which he claimed the gov
ernor had given him. The governor
paid him another. Returning the
second time with still another brass
piece to be changed, the governor,
convinced of his knavery, offered
him half crown if he would de-
liver a letter for him. The letter
was directed to the keeper of the
prison, and ordered him to give the
bearer a certain number of lashes.
The Indian suspecting that all
was not right, and meeting serv-
ant of the governor, induced him to
take the letter to its address. The
result of the Indians strategem
was that a severe whipping was ad-
ministered to the unfortunate serv-
ant. The governor was greatly |
chagrined at being second time |
outwitted by the Indian. On fall
ing in with him some time after, he
accosted him with some severity,
asking him bow he had dared to
cheat and deceive him so many 1
times.
Head work, head work, govern
or, was the reply.
Pleased at the fellows wit and |
audacity, the governor freely forgave
him.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
The Home of The snapper.

A tall man, with big ulster but
toned close around him and twen-
ty-pound swapping turtle slung over
his shoulder in a net, wandered aim
lessly about among the fish-markets
on Delaware avenue on Saturday to
find a purchaser for the animal.
81 caught it in Luzerne county
Yesterday" he explained, as be stop
ped before a prominent dealer IN
fish, terrapins, and snappers. Its
worth s5 at least, but you can have
it for g."
Are there many snappers caught
in this state ?" was asked OF the
dealer. when the Luzerne man had
pocketed bis money and disap-
peared.
"We get some from Schuylkill,
Luzerne, and Snyder counties. |"
was the reply. "The supply is small
but the quality of the meat is OF the
best. The principal sources of sup
ply are Maryland and Delaware,
and we consider the quality of the
snappers from those places first-class.
OF late quite business in snapper
catching has sprung up in Ohio, and
we get a number from that state.
The average weight is from six to
twelve pounds, but we have several
times received much larger ones from
Cape Cod. Not long ago we got one
from there which weighed forty-fve
pounds"
"How do they catch them ?"
"There are only two methods In
general use. Srappers which are
caught at this time OF the year are
always found burrowed in the
ground, where thev lie dormant from
about the 1st of November to the
middle of March. The snapper beds
or grounds are always along shallow
fresh-water streams and the snap
pers themselves are generally found
at the bottom of the holes dug In
the banks bv muskrats. The hun
ters, provided with a pole, at one end
of which is an iron point and at the
other hook, thrust the pointed end
4 into the hole and if it comes in con-
tact with snapper the "critter" is
hooked out in an instant. The other
mode, in use in summer, is to lay
outlines the hooks baited with
small fresh-water fish. The lines
are looked at every few hours and
the snappers removed as fast as
caught"
is there much demand for them
now ?"
Not a big demand, although
they are in their prime now. One
reason of light demand now is that
more are eaten in the summer, about
MAY and June. than at any other
season of the year. They are some
what fatter then, and often larger
1t isn't however,the large ones that
are mostly called for. Restaurant
keepers prefer small ones, which
they say make better soups or istews
the only ways, | guess, in which
snappers were intended to be SER
/ we'd
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Bismarck's Seventeen Birthday.

BERLIN, March 31.-Although the
10Th anniversary of Prince Bis
marck's birth does not occur until
tomorrow. the birthday celebration
was begun to-day and Berlin is in a
blaze of enthusiasm. This evening
there was torchlight procession of
5000 men through Unterden Linden
and the other principal streets. Most
of the houses were brilliantly illu-
minated. As the procession passed
Prince Bismarck's palace he was
discovered on the balcony, placidly
smoking, His sons seized lamps
and held them up SO as to light up
the Princes face, and he was frantic
ally cheered. The nights festivities
were concluded with innumerable
balls, banquets and private parties.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
A Great Discovery.

Mr.. VIM. Thomas, of Newton, Ia,
says: my wife has been seriously
affected with cough for twenty-five
years, and this spring more severely
than ever before. She had used ma
ny remedies without relief, and be-
ing urged to try DR.. Kings New
Discovery, did so. with most CRAFTY
ing result. The first bottle relieved
her very much. and the second bot
tie has absolutely cured her. She
has not had SO good health for thir-
ty years."
Trial Bottle Free at C. N. Boyd's
Drug Store. Large size s1.0O.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

WASHINGTON, April S..-The follow
ing despatch from commander Kane.
of the Galena. has just been received
by the Secretary of the Navy:
"Aspinwall is in ashes, burnt by
insurgents to escape capture by Gov
ernment troops. The Pacific Mail
Dock, the railroad property on the
North end of the island and the ca
nal property at Crispal are the only
buildings saved. The shipping is
safe. / have all my force on shore
protecting property. NY ship is
crowded with refugees. Thousands
are destitute and without shelter.n
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15

Is in store for all who use kemp's
Balsam for the throat and lungs, the
great guaranteed remedy. Would
you believe that it is sold on its mer-
its and that each druggist is author
lied to refund your money by the
Proprietor of this wonderful remedy
if it fails to cure you. c. n. Boyd
has secured the agency for it.
Pties % cents and e1.0Q Trial
size free.
The Somerset herald. [volume] (Somerset, Pa.) 1870-1936, 1885-04-15
Some Foolish People.

Allow a cough to run until it gets
beyond the reach of medicine. They
often say, Oh it will wear away, but
in most cases it wears them away.
Could they be induced to try the
successful medicine called Kemp's
Balsam, which we sell on a positive
guarantee to cure, they would imme-
diately see the excellent effect after
taking the first dose. Price Scots.
and s1.00.
Trial size free at G.. n. Boyd's.