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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
The Western Municipal Elections.

The municipal elections in Ohio,
Indiana and Illinois show large Re
publican gains In various quarters.
In Ohio there seems to have been the
disposition of the voters, without re-
gard to party. to rebuke the perpetra-
tors of the scandalous election frauds
in Hamilton county and elsewhere.
last fall. The Washington Star lind.
in giving the views of both Repub-
licans and Democrats in the House
on the elections says, speaking of the
spoils Democrats:
The Democratic losses were gener.
ally charged by these to the lack OF
interest on the part of Democrats,
growing out of their dissatisfaction
with the administration. The spoils
men charge it directly to the Presi-
dents civil service reform policy. and
the want of harmony in the party
upon all questions of policy, furnish
reasons good enough for Others, in
explanation of the situation.
The Democrats are generally ap'
prehensive that they will lose con.
troll of the House in the next CGn.
gress. and they look gloomiiy ahead
at the fall elections. They look upon
these municipal elections as but 8
sign of what may be expected In the
fall. and they expect to zee Ohio and
Indiana members, besides severa
from other quarters, fall out of the
House. They say it is impossible to
get Democrats in the State to work
for the party with no ppmise of 6
change as the result of tieir labors
The reduced votes and tie increased
Republican naajorities show this. The
Illinois men are very sad over the
way things have gone h Chicago. the
Republicans having gained tow
thirds majority in tie city council
which was formerly Democratic
They charge this to he fact that thu
men appointed to thu leading Office
by the President refused to turn GU
the Republicans ans appoint Demo
Gratis to the subordinate places.
On the other hanG. it is pointed gu
to the Illinois men hat the result il
Chicago was prohbly due to thu
shameful Encouragement of mum
eipal affairs undera Democratic cit,
government.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

rool Nv the MugwuMps. but the rup.
cher will come, and when it does the
sweep will be complete. We most
consider who it wuz that RELY cleo
It'd him. and the diffikilties that iz
in hiz way. He can't git rid NV the
Civil Servis Reformers al! to-wunst.
The President will diskiyer in time
that 1t IL jest ez absurd to try and
make the DImocratic party respecta-
Bile. ez 1t il to yoose up ten cents
wurth NV good matches to keep bad
five cent cigar agoin.
l hey imprest Bascom with these
grains Nv comfort, and he liz satisfied
to let me 60 on ez yoosual, for time
at least. Inezmuch ez my philosO'
Dhy IL suffishent to the day il the
evil thereof. I am satisfied. When
Bascom cuts me off entirely l will
kick, but ez long ez he keeps my skin
full am content.
PETROLEUM V. Massey.
(Hopefu).
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
OAKLAND, Md, April IA, 1886.

Mr.. EDIToR:-The Legislature In
its wisdom ~ has passed the bill re-
submitting to the voters of Garrett
county. the question of local option.
The only issue involved and the
only matter to be determined at the
coming election, is, whether the
people in their sovereign capacity. by
the ballot. shall decide In favor of the
sale of intoxicating liquors or against
such sale.
beg to submit single thought to
the careful, deliberate consideration
of your readers.
There being a right as well as a
wrong side to every proposition. and
this question being no exception to
the rule, it presents itself. according
to the premise just stated. for a per-
so,aal decision by each and every voter
in the county. lfthe saIe-the unre-
stricted sale-of whiskey is right,
then temperance and the principles
advocated by its devotees. are wrong.
If drunkenness, debauchery and
crime are right, then sobriety, de-
cency and morality are wrong. The
former, as the results of past expert
ence verify, are the inevitable Sc
quence of the sale of intoxicating
liquors. not ouIy to those engaged in
the traffic, but to all who come under
its baneful influence. The latter the
result of those virtues which elevate
and refine humanity.
If the above be true, then in order
to he on the right side, is it not the
duty of every one who wishes to see
the county prosper. homes made
happy, temptation removed from
the pathway of the young and tears
of sorrow wiped away, to uphold, by
their ballots, the cause of Local Op-
ton? Does not the evil to he pro.
hibited justify the prohibition?
MEMO.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
Baltimore Live Sock Market.

CATTLE.-There l.. a fair increase
in the number OF the offerings over
hast week. with sOrne improvement
in the character of the tops. which.
though, were last week of very
good Order-the result. in both in
stances, of efforts on the part of ira
ders to stimulate what has been here.
tofOre, fur some weeks, at least, a
sluggish demand. And prices. too,
have been considered, as sales are re.
ported as being, for the same grades
of beeves, all through, lower than
they are in Philadelphia, and also.
proportionately, in the West. Prices
at the opening showed some advance.
with the increased Offering, with
trade fairly active, some dealers re-
porting the improvement &C.. and
Others triae more, hut the opening
advance was host before the close was
reached. Prices 2sM5sc-; most sales
4a@5sc.; few un1er 81.
HoGs.-The run this week is quite
light-some 700 head less than the
light Offering of last week. The quail
ity is about the same rs that of last
weeks receipts. Trade generally is
fairly active, owing to the limited
offering, and prices consequently i'm.
proved over the quotations of last
Monday. Some of the dealers haye
entirely closed oat their receipts.
Prices 81 to e.. for common hogs, and
6t(968c. for the better grades, with
extra 64c. net. Most sales 6}96sc.
net. Same time last year hogs sold
at 6l@7c. net.
SHEEP.-The number Of the Offer
ings is not large. though much more
than ID was last week, but there are
few good sheep among them less
than fSbty head. Trade has been &C
tive for the better grades, but dull for
common, which constitute the bulk
OF the offerings. The demand would
absorb u much greater number OF
good sheep. We quote: Wool sheep
at 3@61c., and sheared at 3(@54 gross.
Lambs 99E2ac. gross. Same time last
year wool sheep sold at 3(951c.; shear.
ed 3(944c. gross.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
A Hard Place to Fill.

WASHINGTON, April 12.-There is
curious story connected with the
postmastership at Kearney, Neb.
The President selected for the posi-
ton a man named Morgan and sent
in his name to the Senate. The case
was referred to Senator Wilson, of
Iowa, who had prepared a favorable
report, but before submitting it to
his colleagues on the Committee on
Postoffices and Post Roads he thought
he would like to see report which
he learned had been made by post
Office inspector in regard to the man.
So he sent to the Postmaster General
for the report, Now. it so happened
that this report had been sent to the
White House. and the President. so
soon as he learned that the Senate
had sent tor it. made haste to with.
draw Mr.. Morgan's name, because
the inspector had reported that Mr..
Morgan was in the habit of occasion.
ally getting intoxicated.
After having withdrawn Mr.. Nor
CAMS name for fear that he would be
rejected the President selected the
man having the next hea West in.
dorsements, one Watson by name.
and sent his name to- the Senate foi
confirmation. The nomination OF
Watson was telegraphed from this
city. and the very night he received
the news of his good fortune he wen,
on a protracted spree. which, it is IN.
derstood, is not whelly finished yet
The committee has prepal ed an adj
verse report on Watson's case, and
the President is now waiting for his
rejection, SO that he can try his hand
at another nomination..
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
Stateo Trade.

NEW YORK, April 10.-Special tele-
grams to BradSreet's from prominent
business centers do not reveal any
general gain in the volume of mes.
chandise distributed during the past
week. Memphis and Louisville re-
port a slight Improvement, owing to
better weather. At st. Louis the
business community Is suffering from
inadequate railway facilities, and is
adapting itself to the diminished de-
mand. Kansas City reports a oeei,i-
edly improved trade. Chicago ad.
mits that the boom which was looked
for a month ago Is missing, and that
purchases are made on a more eonser-
vative basis. Leading lines there re-
port the volume of business as me.
dunn. At other interior markets no
special changes are noted. At the
East business is quiet in alb import.
ant lines. The reports as to floods
and unfavorable weather at the South
and West being replaced by more
encouraging ones, though advices as
to the condition of country roads in
dictate that they are almost uniformly
bad. Dry goods at first and second
hands are not so brisk az expected.
Stocks are small. The weather has
inserfered with the jobbing trade. and
print sales are light though prices are
unchanged. Wool is quiet with prices
favoring buyers.
The general industrial situation h
somewhat improved. The South
western railway strike has lost some
OF its worst features. though presum.
ably including great part of those
who originally struck. Iron, raw and
manufactured, is quiet and unchang-
ed as to prices at the East. Some
varieties have been shaded on actual
sales at st. Louis.
Wheat has suffered, and prices of
cash No. 2 red at New York have
gone q cents. The decline in cash
spring wheat at Northwestern mar
kets is about 4 cents. And this in the
face of the most active buying for ex-
port since last harvest. Other grains
have failed to withstand the heayi-
ness shown by wheat. Flour is dull
and in. less demand. with an average
reduction of about 10 cents per barrel.
Grain ocean freights at New York
have been higher owing to the i'm.
proved demand for room. Mediter-
ranean wheat purchases have been
the feature.
A better consumptive demand re-
suits In better prices for sugar, and
higher rates of exchange in Rio have
advanced coffee afioat. The exports
of cheese support prices, and the
home demand holds up better quo.
tations.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

The result OF the elections In Gin
cinnati affords the best evidence that
the charge Of Democratic frauds In
that city last fall was we'll founded.
It is the verdict of a Jury that makes
few mistakes-the jury of the people.
After @ careful weighing of all the
facts they find the Democracy ofCin.
cinnati guilty in manner and form as
indicted. and return an overwhela-
ing majority against tlrem.-Er.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

A joint caucus of Republican Sena-
tors and Representatives was held in
che hall NJ the House of Representa-.
tives Monday night to select mem.
bers of the Congressional campaign
committee. Senator Edmunds acted
as chairman of the caucus and Repre-.
sentative McComas as secretary. The
only action taken was the adoption
of resolution authorizing each State
delegation to select a representative
on the campaign committee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
SATURDAY, APRIL II, 1886
The Election on the 9th.

The special election to be held on
the 9th inst, rs announced in our
last issue. Is to determine the question
whether license to sell intoxicating
drinks or local option shall prevail in
Garrett county. This is an import
ant election and should be generally
attended and participated in by the
voters of the county. The question
has two sides, and every voter in the
county should determine for himself
which is the side of right, and then
cast his ballot In accordance with his
determination.
This election. and the great expense
and Inconvenience incident thereto,
was entirely uncalled for, as the peo-
pie had decided less than two years
ago In what districts license or local
option should prevail. The temper
ance people claim that they were OPP
posed to any legislation on the SUBJ
tect at this time, and sent to our
representatives at Annapolis numer.
ously signed petitions to that effect.
and that the license advocates must
bear the responsibility for the cost Of
the special election.
Whatever may be the result of the
election, we hope that the sciU Of the
people may be. for once in the history
of our county, respected by politi-
clans. In the vote on the school debt
funding bill and on the local option
question the people decided what was
their pleasure. but our representatives
to the Legislature decided that the
will of the people was of no conse-
Quence to them. and their rights were
trampled upon. The people should
now assert their sovereignty, and
teach small politicians that they are
no longer to be trifled with.
A large majority of the people of
the county were opposed to any agi-
tation of this question at this time.
Where local option prevailed it was
the wish of majority of the people
that 10 shoHld continue and In those
districts voting for license, the major
ity is probably still in favor of license.
Then why this re-submission Simp-
~ for the benefit of few liquor adj
vocates In the local option districts.
who would not agree to vote by dis
srict, as before. for they well knew
that the majority of the people of
these districts were against them, but
demanded that the vote should be Ivy
the entire county, hoping that the
anti.local option districts would pull
them through. They did not hesitate
to jeopardise the interests of liquor
dealers in those districts. They wan
ted their chestnuts raked from the
FIRE and they propose that Bloom
ington. Grantsville and Accident
shall be made the cats paw.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
An Awakened Conscience,

One of the good results of the great
volcanic outburst in New York over
the corruption brought to light in the
matter of the Broadway Railroad
franchise Is the quickening of the
public conscience on the subject of
honesty in politics. There Is a keen
ness of scent into political rascality in
New York now that makes it an un-
wholesome place for lobbyists. and for
faithless officials and purveyors of
"sugar" and "boodle." The investi
cation was like drying a wedge in a
rotten log. At first no impression
was made. Men on the make of all
parties strove to keep the log from
splitting. Committee after commit
tee failed. And, vet, little by little
the wedge was driven In, and the
crack began to open. disclosing the
rot inside. Now the whole corrupt
mass is split from end to end. reveal.
Ing corruption complete and wide
spread. The guilty officials are under
arrest or driven into exile, and now
the arrest of the givers of brides as
well as the receivers is in progress.
1t is claimed by one of the implica-
ted aldermen that he did not get paid
in money but in an Office. He re.
ceived all Office as his reward for his
services" This, however, is re-
garded as bride just as much as if it
had been money.
And. yet. services" rewarded by
Office are the main reliance ofmachine
politics. The bosses secure the ODE.
dience of their tools by promises of
Office. The most questionable and
ubiquitous measures with money in
them" are put through legislatures
and councils by the influence of pat.
ronage. The actual "boodle" and
''sugar" is, of course. relied on in
many cases but there are men who
would not accept direct bride who
will. however. obey a boss In voting
for ''steal," for fear disobedience
will result in loss OF Office.
And. yet. SO dull is the public con.
science 10 many states that this ras.
cality is looked upon with indulgence.
The levying of black mail upon legis.
lation, the plugging of corporations.
and the divyies Of corruption funds
are looked upon as matters Of course,
and pass unrebuked by party organs
that profess to be peculiarly yirtuoHs.
The great magnitude of the Jake
Sharp steal has stirred up New York,
but the principal of that steal was
just as vicious in a small affair as a
great one. Yet, steals on a smaller
scale. equally corrupting and vile. 60
on In other states unchallenged and
unreformed.
Happy is New York. now. 1t has
public conscience, and 1t is fighting
rascality and is destroying it. OF
course, rascality will begin again. but
every victory oyer 1t makes 1t more
vulnerable and easier to crush there.
after. Happy is New York; unhap-
by are those states where corruption
is still In power, and where the men
on the make are upheld In their in.
EQUITIES by party organs and by a de-
based public opinion, and where the
lobbyists and the ballot-box suffer
are rewarded with federal Office
Baltic. american.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

The issue of standard silver dollars
from the mints during the week end
ed April 10 was $463, 1888. The issue
during the corresponding period of
last year was Sl96, 498. The ship
ments of fractional silver coin since
April LIST amounted to $112,050
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
A rchhishop Gibbons, of Baltimor

Archbishop Gibbons, of Baltimore,
pronounces the publication In news
papers of certain pious performances
IN the church a proclamation OF sacred
things. and recommends the estab-
lishmcnt Of q newspaper in every
large city to defend the Catholic re.
lSgion against it, enemies.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

The Knights of Labor will not al
low a liquor distiller or brewer, or a
liquor seller. or one whose wife is a
liquor seller, TO become member OF
the order. Now II they could pre-
vent liquor drinkers from Joining. the
usefulness Of the association would be
greatly increased.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

Democratic representatives. WASH
ington are charging up the disastrous
results Of the local elections in Ohio
Indiana, Illinois. Michigan and Wis.
consin to Democratic indifference
caused by the course Of the Admins
tration.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

After a tongue has once got the
knack of lying, tits not to be imagin.
ed how impossible almost 1t Is to re-
Slain IT,.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
ON TUESDAY, TINE ATTN DAY OF
APRIL, 1885,

between the hours Of 8 O'Clock A. NJ. and
o'clock p. H., for the purpose Of deciding By
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17
NEW ADVERTISEMENTS.
ELECTION NOTICE.

Notice is hereby given to the qualified
voters OF Garrett county, that special cleo
ton will be held at the usual places of hold
ing elections In the several election districts
In said county
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1886-04-17

JOHN H. RILEY.
Sheriff Of Garrett County.
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-19
FITZGERALD THE FRESHMAN.

Mr.. John Fitzgerald, who was lately
elected President of the Irish Land League,
and whose partner, Mr.. Mallory, is at
present making his headquarters in Wichi-
ta-the two gentlemen having long been
associated in railroad building, and who
are constructing the D. N. & Ais true
type of the loyal and royal Irishman. He
was born in Ireland in 1881. making him
56 years or age He is small, thick-set
man, full of determination and energy.
The Atchison Champion editorially says
of him that he will make creditable rep
resentative of Irish affairs and interests,
being fully aware that the work to be done
is not of mean or ordinary pretensions. Mr.
Fitzgerald came to this country in his 18th
year year; worked on farm for a short
time, supporting an aged father He is a
born leader of men, Competence and
wealth have showercd their favors on him.
He is president of three national banks in
Nebraska. He is one of the largest railroad
contractors in the west, and is at present
engaged in building 1000 miles of road
for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
road. He is the worthy successor of Mr..
Patrick Egan as president of the Land
League, and will, we are confident, fill the
hill
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-19
THE SANTA FE AND WICHITA.
from the Leavenworth Times.

from the Leavenworth Times
The Santa Fe railway, through its gen
eral manager, Mr. c. w. Smith, has adj
dressed letter to the board of railroad
commissioners, in which they accept the
recent schedule or grain rates prepared by
the board, and will Immediately adopt them.
Upon receipt of Mr.. Smiths letter, the
board addressed letters to the management
of the Union Pacific, in Kansas, and the
Central Branch, CO. P.) which is under
the management of the Missouri Pacific,
apprising them of the action of the Santa
Fe, and asking that they adopt them also.
This will, in all probability be done, as it
was evident that the Union Pacific and
Missouri Pacific management were await
ing final action of the Santa Fe and will
be guided by their decision. The Santa Fe
management regard the schedule as pre-
pared by the board as fair and Just.
Agreeable to advices IF the board Of
railroad commissioners the switch connec-
ton between the Santa Fe and Union Pa
cific railways at Mcpherson has been made
also at Eureka, between the Santa Fe and
Fort Scott and Wichita.
The switch connections ordered by the
board between the Fort Scott and Wichita
and Santa Fe railways at Wichita and the
Missouri Pacific and Fort Scott and Gulf
at Parsons, are still hanging fire notwith-
standing numerous complaints from citi-
zens of those places and autocratic de-
mands from the honorable board of rail
road commissioners.
The matter in Wichita has become con-
siderably tangled up. owing to the fact
that the parties owning the ground de-
signed for the sldetracks have raised the
price of the land in question from $3.50 per
acre to 81 900 per acre and will not retract
Wichita eagle., 1886-09-19
Written for the Eagle.
Eagle.
A SMILE.
IBY d. y. CATKIys.1

BY D. Z. CATKINS.
C5vmpathically Inscribed to Mr. and Mrs
VIM. Taylor, OF Wichita, Kansas, whose
only child, Harry, died Aug. II, 1867
A beautiful bud, of sweetness rare,
Ia northern garden grew.
We watched for its opening. full and fair,
Though the north wind ccidly blew;
We felt not the frost, nor saw the storm
We could see, alone, the lovely form
OF our sweet bud expanding to bloom.
But the gardeners watchful eye saw all
The lowering sky and the frosty fall
And. with merciful, wise, and kindly hand.
Took the bed to bloom in summer land:
But our sad eyes see nothing but gloom
A little lamb, as gentle and fair,
PLAYED 'mong the wildwood flowers.
The flock, in watching its gambols there,
Let pass the grazing hours,
And saw not the shades of closing day,
And heard not the prowling beasts OF prey
That seek for lambs when the day is gone.
But the shepherd saw the wolf and the bear,
And knew that at night they would have the
lair;
So he took the lamb in his strong, true arms,
And bore it away from the wildwood harms,
And beckOned the flock to follow on
Oh! Harry, our bud in heaven to bloom,
Our lamb in tho heavenly fold,
Though binding tears and broken hearts
gloom
We see not the ''streets of gold,"
Nor the shining crown, nor robe OF white!
We can see naught but thy early fight,
Not from earth's dangers, but our embrace,
So loving, but helpless to bar the storm,
Or the preying beasts that around would
swarm;
But if Jesus wept," oar tears, TOO, nay
how
'Tis in Heaven that tears are dried, we know,
And ours shall cease-when we see thy
face! o.
Jamestown Pa, August IS, 1885,