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The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
The Knapsack.


THE REMARKABLE LETTER or A 11-YEAR OLD
VOLUNTEER TO HIS FATHER.
IN, ,,.,
''Ni was "''''cii 't 'No''h-
ern volunteer scarcely II years of age to his
father. .Joseph Grant of Frankfort Me- If has
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"o'' P'''o. ''" io - He"is y! II 'i''H VI thS
city, says the Boston Record, and was sent for
publication thiukinu il may be of interest in
th:: 49,, ,.. -,
,', ~ ','' Vi "'' ''.''',,'o '''' "i''"
adds to the pathoS of it all is the sad sequel
that ths yolIn,, triot ,,rontcd thn ..iov of liz
,...
iie"i'' went i'i' u meet HIS late III 'he DAT
tie of the Wilderness, where he fell and was
buried with thr >hattrr4d ana unr.ro,,niznl
ucaa' leaving no trace or WORT OF sign to home
and friends, himself dnHihjiaicd but not his
beloved country:
PALEHMo ME- 1861
Dear Father. prrhans vou viii he somo-
what surprised at fine natur. of this lottcr am
TO write. but no change of circumstances has
altered nv mind. / think now as nlynTs
thought, that if were old enough to enlist it
would be the ioy of my heart t0 do so. There
has been an cnlistinu ntlirrr here from \t,rISt,
There i, A regiment FORMING thrrc AID th1re i
n call for troop> He told nr | was nIrutv oL]
enough, Iargc enough. and finally. was iust
thc boy they want lie SAYS n vnuuo ,n,,I ~
moral, temperate and industrious haIiis rannot
fail to meet the appreciation of the leading Of
ticer>: and has il NOT proyed so with Ir,n5s
But this is not what look At most Our
country is in danger. The liberties. adyont,ups
and blessings bought for us by the blood of orr
fathers. must moi be annihil;tcd for want of
courage and alacrjtv. And even if our country
withstauds this present awful crisis. where nrr
our SCOTS and McLcllans coming from in f,i-
turc tru,ibc,Y assert thtv will be- fouuI onnnw
the present heroes of 1861. If the younr men
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
Grand California Excursi ons.

The Chicago, Rock Island & Pacific Railway
is out with new list of dates for It's unrivaled
First Class Excursions to California, covering
several dates (bv all routes) during the months
of December. January, February and March,
nation, tickets, sleeping car accommodation,
etc., apply to nearest ticket si5S It q 9.ddtess
+. A. HOLBRooK,
G,T.&P. A., C. r. |. & P. Ry., Chicago, I'LL.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
The Stock Business in Maine.

our reporter recently spent few hours with
that genial and cnterpri>ing dealer in neat stock
sheep and wool. Mr.. |. c. Libby of Burnham
II reply to inquiries he gave us some figures in
relation to his business. His freight bills for
the year amount to something over 900. He
has paid out in the same time to the farmers Of
Maine over S20O,O00. He is feeding on his farm
1000 sheep at the present time. whose daily IA
tions consist of one ton of hay and 30 bushels
Of corn. The first cost of these sheep was 81
600. Mr. Libby estimates that the cost of keep
ING until sold will be $1,000. Freight S400. To-
tai cost $1,000. The sheep are already sold at
Dc. per Ib. live weight, and are to be shipped at
the rate of 80 per week. They will average
l00 HIS. each; bringing the gross returns $1,000
and the profits $1,000. The cost ef feeding is
Be. per day for each sheep. The average gain
per head is - Of pound. The profit does not
appear until we take into account the fact that
if sent to Brighton market before being fnttcn-
ed the price would be but Sc. per h. whereas
afterwards it is %. per lb. Mr.. Libby was free
to admit that il Was a mistake on the part of
the farmers not to feed the sheep themselves
and get the profit. He also added that small
locls would show a better cain and that far
mcr> generally had better facilities for feeding
economically than he had. The sheep are fed
ont of doors. the hay and grain being taken out
with horses. Plenty Of pure water is provided.
Mr. Libby said that Maine was the only state in
New England where sheep were not As rule
lattcncd by the man who raised them. He also
stated that we are very apt TO sell on the lowest
market. and while ordinary animals are always
low in the fall, fat sheep always bring GOOD
prices in the winter. 1t has been suggested
that he would not give these facts To the public
without a motive. In reply TO this he states
that lac believes in keeping the farmers posted.
and that in the long run it will prove better for
his business. As an illustration he spoke of
purchasing Il very choice, fat heifrr three years
old, in kcnneber Go. The price paid Wa> &}S:
the price received was S.I. Now Il legitimate
and fair profit would he -. Knowing the fact
that an animal of that sort is worth $50 or
more, i, Il stimulus, and in that vicinity next
wear may bc found Il score of such. While if the
facts were not published there would be none.
Mr. Libby believes in the future for Maine.
He has large family of boys who are well
trained in the care and feeding of stock. and
possess in large measure The broad views and
liberal spirit of the father. 4. b.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
A Pair Beats Three's.

Three good sized rattlesnakes created a sensa-
ton by crawling out of a hole in backlog which
John Symons of Hoidaysb Pa threw on his
fireplace the other day They were killed with a
pair of tongs.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
Temperance Work. No Third Party
Needed,

and receives the attention of the civilized
world at the present time. The history of this
movement dates from the year 1s0s. The first
society was organized in the state of New
York. While there may be vast difference
between temperance societies as they first cN-
i>tcd, and those of more modern times there
was one thing in connection with them that it
would be well for Us to lay more stress upon at
present. We refer to their work as bearing
upon the moral and intellectual nature of man
kind.
The tendency now is to carry on the work
of the temperance cause through the channels
of politics TO a certain extent temperance
must ever have a place in the politics of our
country. 1t may he asked, '''To what extent
should temperance be incorporated in politics.
Did the reply to such question depend on the
writer he should say: To Just such an extent
as may be necessary to meet its demands as a
social matter which pertains TO the welfare Of
the entire people.
While we are willing to concedc to every
man the right TO his own opinions upon this
subject, we claim the same right for ourselves.
There can be no question but that there are
many persons who honestly believe third
party is positive necessity i'll the work Of
temperance reform. 1t is also well known
that there are many men in the Prohibition
party-some OF them conspicuous a. leaders
who would to-day have been GOOD Republicans
or Democrats if they could have succeeded in
the race for office under the old party. In
other words. the Prohibition party is largely
composed of political crank~ and. what is
worse. party Sort-hr"dS.
We do not wish 10 find fault with any man,
or party Of men. simply because we hold
political opinions of a different nature. Vet,
in regard to the third party, we believe it is not
needed. never has accomplished any great
amount Of good, and is, all thing, considered,
an jnjHrg to the cause of temperance.
Personally. we believe in prohibition, in the
suppression, to the extent possible, of the
Manufacture and sale of W liquors. We do
not believe that a tlird party i. wanted to bring
this about. Constitutional prohibition has oeen
obtained this far by vote of the people.
irrc>pcctiNeof their party connections. Is not
that act lust Il, rfrrtual chen secured by nom
political mran,, rs though il had been obtained
hy party vote: We answer, lcS. one great
mistake of political temperance men is this:
They will tell u~ that when prohibition has
been en@raftcd upon the Constitution of every
state in the union, and when in the Territories
the manufacture and sale Of intoNrant> is
prohibited, we can then cNram, ",\lI is peace
and >ohricty.'
Granted that "prohihitionis is to bc the world'-
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
Waste in the Kitchen.

Waste in the kitchen is very often great
from apparently trivial sources.
In cooking meats, the water is thrown out,
without removing the grease, or the grease
from the dripping-pan is thrown away.
scraps of meat are thrown away.
Cold potatoes are left to sour and spoil.
Dry fruits are not looked after and become
wprmy.
Vinegar and sauce are left standing in tin.
Apples are left to decay for want of sorting
over
The tei-canistcr is left open.
NictualS are left exposed to he eaten by mice.
Bones of meat and the carcass of turkey are
thrown away, when they could be used in
making rood soups.
Sugar, tea coffee and rice are carclcssly spill
led in the handling.
soap is left to dissolve and waste in the
water.
Di>h-towes are used for di>h-cIoth>.
Napkins are used for disl-toWelS.
Towels are used for holders.
Brooms and mops are not hung up.
More coal Is burned than necessary by not
arranging tlampers when not using the fire.
Lights are left burning when not used.
lin dishes are not properly clean>ed and
dried.
Good new broomS are used in >crubbng the
kitchen floors.
Silver spoons are used in scraping kettles
Cream il left to mold and spoil.
Mustard is left to spoil in the cruise Nc.
Vinegar is allowed to stand until the tin
vessel becomes corroded and spoiled.
Pickles become spoiled by the leaking out or
evaporation of the vinegar.
Pork spoils for want of salt, and beef be
cause the brine wants Scalding.
Hams become tainted OF filled with ycrmin
for the want of care.
Cheese mod>, and is eaten by mice or yermin.
Tea and coffee pots are injured on the stove.
Woodcnwarc is unScalded and left to warp
and crack. The Rcstauranter.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30

of life winch l. usually unaPreri;gtcl until il Is
lost. perhaps meyer to return is health. " hat a
priceless boon N IL, aud how We ought To- cherish
ii. that life may not he worthless blank To Us.
MANY of the diseases that llc~h is lIcir to, and
which make lite hul1lcn-omt, such a. consumption
l~cfpiua ui the lungs, ANA other -rrotuloU- and
blood diseases, are completely cured bN Or. Il. 4.
ricrce's Golden Medical Discovery after all
other remedies have failed DR.. Icrrc~ treatise on
consumption mailed for 10 cents in stamps. Adj
dress, Worlds Dspen-ary Medical Association,
@i3 Main street, Buffalo, y.
The new - silver certificates are now ready for
distribution. They are ju- twice aS attractive as
the - certificates. in the opinion Of thrifty critics.
Delicate diseases OF either sex, how
ever induced, speedily and permanently cured.
Book 10 cents in stamps. Worlds Di.penoary
Medical Association, ci3 Main street, Buffalo, Ny.
Maud gu,hingIv)-"Oh Clara, my dear. do look
at my engagement ring, Won't all the girls be
dying of envy: Actually three solitaire>''
DO not suffer from SICK Headache a moment
tongcr II is not necessary. Carriers Little Liver
PHI VIII cure Nuu. Dose, one little pill. All drug.
gist~ sell them.
"ls the Gar aIout t" strike" asks AN exchange.
hats the matter with Alexander? Does he want
t"o hours day aid a ten per cent. raise:
DE- Nortle's Pills contain no calolncl, are mild,
Net thorough in their opcriion. They the best.
Two merchants of Bakcfs1ille, Pa, have pun
chased 35,ooo pounds "i dried apples this season.
Evidently somebody is going to have Il swell din
ner.
Mr.. Ch;s smith, of .Jnues, Oho. writes / have
used every remedy tor Sick Headache could hear
Of tpr the past fifteen years hat Carriers Little
Liver l'ill- did me more good than :tll the rest.
~All the world loves Il lover doe, it? said Il pu.
pont circle girl, dropping her Emerson With ical
ou@ glare. "Wel, it hadn't better let me catch it
lowing mne.'
lou cant afford to laugh, dear gills,
Unless Your teeth are white IL peai'S-
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30

Men are moral alchemists; II rests with
themselves to change their moments into gold
en- hours, or to let them burn out like slags in
Z furnace.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
Winter Management of Sheep.

1t is best to keep sheep in yard sheltered
by their shed, with warm southern exposure.
Let them have their regular time for exercise
much as for their grain ration or their hay.
If snow continues on the ground a long time, so
that they have no inducemcnt to take exercise
in search of grass, turn them into IA corn-stub-
Bile from which the fodder has been hauled out
and ricked: They will rove up and down IN
this and pick large amount of "thmOles''
from the stubs, no matter how weather-beaten
they may be, which they would not eat if given
to them in the yard. A sheep is grateful for
the privilege of picking up Il portion of his Ii :
ing in his own way, nibbling about in all kinds
of hidden hooks with his nimble prehen>e
lips; and even after they have picked the stubs
over twenty times, it will pay to turn them in
again simply for the sake of the exercise. The
great use of the system of yarding is that it al
lows the master to regulate the time and amount
of exercise and also secures more et1ectual ali
mentation. American Agriculturist for De
cpmher.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30

The Senate has passed the House bill for the
relief of the survivors of the exploring steamer
who perished in the retreat from the wreck of
that vessel i'm the Arctic Seas.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30

SC. F. of Boston writes to The journal a
who in recently published letter alluded to
Altamonte, Fla, as flat, sandy plain. SC.
F. says this cannot be truthfully said of Alta
monte as whole, and describes several hills in
that locality. Boston journal.
Probably ant hills.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
FARM. GARDEN AND HOUSEHOLD.

For this department brief suggestions, facts.
and experience are solicited from housekeep-
crs. farmers and gardeners. Address Agri-
cultural editor, journal Office, Belfast, Me.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30

WbitruntS ,hpn ,turn ,. ,,i,,,l;.1j I'll. rlrn,rnt
o' l"Ntill'csH, may ne ~tHlH,nG" ~ through me- u!
Edison says that he can do his best work at nj ght.
4 great MANY bright men have the san. notion iln-
I'll their wives take it out of them.
walking Skeleton.
Mr. f. Springer, Of Mcchanir.bu}.e. Pa. writes
d, 'i,a,tvW W ,ti iulG itN or iu 'p9res7 Oh
t;7 III % H. ~ " H - ~ '.g ~ ,,Htee'on ''r d il't
,i,i, hi ~ Ii IA ha ~ ,rM n ny iIi 10"
. ~ Xxx " t m ~ ; ~ =. n So, 'ii.,' "a, ! oiii
my sen once more Il man, completely restored to
of 4s lbs "i' NV '''' '' ~ ~
CAN atR II Noodv's DrII,, Store and .,nt - free
eiaI hnttl, nf mi. rairt,in cfr fnr al innr liz
Like father like SON. She says She likes the son
first rate. but she cant bear the father
ihousahaS Say 30.
hesitate, tn recommend vnur EIrt,ic i,ittnr. tn M,
customers th,.y rive entire sati.f,rtinn ,nd ~.
ttpid sellers Electric Httprs ara tha n,n,..t md
best medicine known and win nositiyrly ri,r. KID
ncv and Liver complaints. Purify the blood and
,vh"mt them Thr, viii t,,i hniI i t ii ~ -.
in doctor bills every year.
Sold at fifty cents a bottle by X. II. Moody.
m
Ella W heelef NllcoA says she Is 'slow to note
the cloud lhat threatens storm IL Ella ilNed in
lhe cyclone region sie would get lett OF, rather,
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30

To beauty, when it d-clo.es pretty set of teeth.
WhitcnesS when nature has supplied hi, element
of loyelincs~, may lac retained through life, by
using the fragrant SD/ODONT.
Edison says that he can do his best work at night.
\ great many bright have the same notion un-
I'll their wives take it out of them.
The Republican journal., 1886-12-30
Advice to Mothers.
Beware of SWIndlers.

We have exposed, during the last year, many
swindlers who advertise, under the name of medi
cine, vile compounds which only increase human
suffering. To all who need pure medicine and
blood purifier, we can honestly recommend Sulphur
Isitters-EditOr Sun. 2w5l
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS.

NOTICE is hereby given that the city Of
" Springfield. Ohio, will receive sealed pro
posals at the Office Of the City Clerk of said
city for furnishing ali the material and doing
all the labor for the erection Of the iron super
structure for bridge over the c. C. c. 4 |. X.
X. and the |. b. 4 ". K. K. tracks on east High
street, according 10 specifications on file in the
City Engineers once; bidders to furnish their
own detailed plans, drawings and strain sheets
for said superstructure.
All proposals must be for doing said work ac-
cording TO the plans. prohles and specifica-
items in the City Engineers ONCE, and the
plans and specifications furnished by the bid
ders on the superstructure, must be signed by
the full name Of all parties interested in said
bid, and by some responsible disintereSted
person as a guarantee that a contract Will lie
entered into, provided the bid is accepted, and
must be on file in the City Clerks Office on or
before u O'Clock, noon, Of Saturday, the llth
day Of September. 4. u. 1886. to be opened and
publicly read Immediately after II O'Clock of
said day. in the presence of the Mayor. City
Engineer, Assistant City Engineer and City
Clerk. or any two Of them. and reported TO
Council Al the first meeting thereafter.
The city council reserves the right to reject
any or all proposals presented for any reason
they may deem sufficient
By order Of council
J. 5. .SHEWALTER.
2b3bs City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
blood VIII Tell"

Yes, the old adage is right; but II the
liver is disOrdered and the blood becomes
thereby corrupted. the bad blood will tell'
in diseases of the skin and throat, in tumors
and ulcers, and in tubercles in the lungs
first stages of cunsumptiOnl, even although
the subject should be descended in straight
line from Richard C9ur de Lion, OF them
all. For setting the liver in order no other
medicine in the world equals DIR. Pierce's
Golden Medical Discovery" Try il and
your blood will tell" the story of its Won
derful efficacy.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
That Terrible Drain

Which Scrofula has upon the system must
be arrested. and the blood must be purified.
OF serious consequences will ensue. For
purifying and vitalizing effects, Hoods Sar-
saparilla has been found superior TO any
other preparation. 1t expels every trace of
impurity from the blood, and bestows new
life and vigor upon every function of the
body, enabling ii to entirely overcome
disease
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17

Two morning paper reporters waited the
other evening in Albany for the results of a
meeting that was being carried on in Ger
man. They were compelled to listen TO the
unintelligible jargon for two hours, and
then were coolly informed that resolution
had just been passed making all Of the pro
ceedings secret
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17

A Munich art publisher has paid the Ba-
varian government SO, 600 for the exclusive
right of taking and selling photographs
views of the numerous castles of the late
King Ludwig. There is already an immense
demand from Paris for views of Herren
Chiemsee, which is in all respects close
imitation of Versailles.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
Weakly Females.

Ladies, old or young, suffering from any form
OF female complaints many Americ can omen
suffer from weakness, Irregularities. etc. The
snyder Female Pad is worn and cures BY
absorption. Try one. Prio. s.. By mail on re-
ceipt of price. Address, The snyder Pad CO.,
No. West lsth St, New York.
An Agent wanted for this county, TO locate at
Springfiald.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17

Miss Ellice. the founder of the White
Cross movement in England, will attend
the annual meeting of the National WO-
mans Christian Temperance Union at Min
neapolis in October.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17

A bright and happy face peeplng out Of a
baby carriage, is sure sign that the little
occupant has not been doctOred with opium
preparations. If your baby needs medicine
buy bottle of DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup. 1t
contains nothing injurious.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17

Mount Vernon does not pay. This year
tie association finds itself exactly 81, 964. 81
In debt As patriot and soldier General
Washington was an entire success; sps C
taculaIly his tomb is failure. Nh,n
Americans are in pursuit Of ruins or relic S
they 20 to the old world.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17

Miss Agnes st, John. handsome British
girl and noted swimmer, has just come to
this country TO break the record Of the late
Captain Webb by remaining in the water
over eighty hours
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
snVder's Pads

Malaria, Chills and Fever. Dyspepsia, Bill
iOusness, Sick or Nervous Headache all Liver
ana Stomach Troubles yield where the Snyder
Liver and stomach Pads are worn. They
cure by absorption. Thousands can testify TO
the dement's derived from their Use Price 81
Sentby mail on receipt of price. Address
The su, der Pad Co, No. West lIth St, New
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
NOTICE TO MANUFACTURERS OF
FIRE APPARATIS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
y office Of the City Clerk Of the City of Spring
held, ohio. for furnishing said city with one of
the hose carriages hereinafter named.
lst. A combined apparatus, consisting Of
hose wagon, fire estinguisher. and hook and
ladder wagon. 20 be drawn by two horses
I'd. A two-hOrse, ,four-wheeled hOse el.with
capacity for carrying from l.0D TO sou feet Of
fire hose.
Sd. A e-horse hose cart.
Bidders to furnish detailed description of
their apparatus.
All bids must be on file withshe City Clerk
on or before Il o'clock, noon, on Friday, the
ath day of August, lss6. to be opened and pub
licly read in the presence of the Mayor, City
Engineer, Assistant City Engineer. and City
Clerk. or any two of them, Immediately after
l. o'clock on said day. and reported 10 the
{ ity Council the first regular meeting there
after.
The Council reserves the right to decide
which of the above named machines they will
accept, or to reject any or all proposals So
made for any reason they may deem sufficient
By order of council. -
J. s. SHEWALTER,
21sdm City Clerk.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17

Peace in the family" You can enjoy a
good nights rest and retain peace in the
family by keeping DR.. Bulls Baby Syrup
in the house.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
"0h, My Back -

How do suffer :" What shall do ?" These
words need never he uttered II Snyder's Kid
ney Pads are worn. They positively cure
Bright's Disease; Lame or Weak Back, Spinal
and all urinary Diseases and Restore Lost
Energy in old or young. Price S.. by mail on
receipt of price. Address, The Snyder Pad Co..
No. 2 West nth 81. New York.
Springfield globe-republic. (Springfield, Ohio) 1884-1887, 1886-08-17
NOTICE CONTRACTORS.

SEALED PROPOSALS will be received at the
y office OF the city. clerk Of the city of Spring
field. Ohio. for furnishing all the materials and
doing all the labor Necessary for the grading
and paving with bOulders the alley known as
Walnut alley. from Main street TO High street,
according to the plans, profiles and specifca-
tions therefor on file In the office Of the city
engi neer of said city.
All proposals must be signed by the full
name OF each person Interested in said bid.
and by some responsible disinterested person
as a guarantee that a contract will be entered
into. provided said bid is accepted. and must
state the price Of material and labor separately
All bids must be on file with the city clerk on
or before L. O'Clock. noon, of Tuesday, the 2ith
day of August. lsS6, TO be opened and publicly
read Immediately after u o clock of said day,
in the presence Of the mayor, city engineer,
assistant city engineer, and city clerk, or any
two of them. and reported TO the city council at
the first regular meeting of council thereafter
The city council reserves the right TO reject
any or all proposals presented for any reason
they may deem sufficient.
By order Of council.
259am J. 5. SHEWALTER. City Clerk.