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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-15

To the Editor of The Republican.
The past few weeke quite snap
ping and a snarling has been kept
up by the Democrat at what | have
had to say through the columns of
The REPUBLICAN.
| have paid no attention to this
except when a villainous personal
SANDER seemed to require it for the
reason that it is always strainlng to
kick at nothing.
Whenever the New York World,
with its foreign editor and its I'M
American prejudices subsidized as
it doubtless is by foreign manufac-
turers and importers, surpasses it
self i'll one of its venOmOus assaults
against the business Of this country,
the small falsetto voice of the DEM
0crat may be heard piping: "Me
too, me too, me too; them's my sem
timents.
Latterly, without effort at argu-
ment, 1t seems to content itself re-
peated poll parrot like, "it's lie;
it's a lie; it's a lle," as though that
were the extent Of its vocabulary.
1t does not seem to require much
intellect to say that, and yet, when
the ponderous thing supposed to
stand for intellect in the Democrat
is brought down to focus that is
what YOU find.
When smarting under the chasti-
CATION received week before last for
proving traitor to the people from
whom it draws support it went
klyiing to the kennel. There was
no mistaking It's genus or species.
"In menagerie vernacular'' the cap,
ital 80" at the beginning of its
name stands for very different an
imal from "What is-lt." W
P. S. There now! That ISM
as dirty, itisn't as insulting, it isn't
as vile as some of the Democrats
arguments (?), but, as mid type
of slangwhanging it must answer
| can't say that | am particularly
"stuck" on it. W.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-15
The Good Old Road.

Build me a roadr' quoth the general,
"And build well, that the ages may say
OF all roads that lead to the city
The queen is the Appian way"
Invading tho Nortkman's forest,
Destroying the Norhman's home,
Ger the road of great General Appius
March the terrible legions Of Rome.
Build well, build well. oh, Romans!
Building better than ye know"
For over that wonderful causeway
The footsteps of angels shall GO.
Build well for your general, Romans
And build well for the northern throngS
That shall whelm at length the proud city,
Avenging the known worlds wrongs.
Build well for your general, Romans!
Building better for one greater far,
To whose cradle the roads of the ages
Lead, Humid by the Christmas star.
And ever the song ofthe angels
Sounds clear through the worldly din.
And ever the road of the wise men
Leads straight to the stable inn.
GLORY to God in the highest"
Sang the angels at Christmas then;
Peace on earth,' coming slow through the
ages,
Peace on earth and good will to men"
Good Roads.
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SWanton.

Mr.. Theo. Beckman received his
new saw mill this morning and has
moved it out to the place he will
set and run it this winter.
The Rev. VIM. Butts preached
his farewell sermon Sunday.
The U. B. protracted meeting
closed with four conversions.
G. L. Sweet is in Washington,
D. c., canvassing.
Howard Nethken went home last
Saturday evening to see his mother.
q. 5. Hamill, John Michael and
A. ID. Naylor, of your city, were in
our town last week.
Miss Cora Ashenfelter had to
close her school last week on ac-
count of being sick, but she is now
at her post again.
1t would be a splendid idea to
have a teachers institute at Swan
ton, SO they can see our school
house.
A Democrat was heard to say
that the hard times had been sent
by God as a curse on the people for
not making better use of the good
times they had enjoyed. l guess
the next time they will vote Re-
publican ticket.
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Mondays vote of the judiciary
Committee on the Peck ham nomi-
stand-off us vote could be. Three
Democrats and two Republicans
were for a favorable report, and
three Democrats and two RepubH-
cans were for contrary report,
and the nomination was sent back
to the Senate without recommended
ton.
This means, of course, that the
fight will be in the Senate. 1t is
hard to find Trustworthy ndica-
tons of what the result will be, for
both sides seem confident. 1t is
doubtful if Peck ham would be as
good a judge as Hornblower, if the
reports Of his intirmities of temper
and prejudice are true, and it is
very evident that, if Senator Hill
has won on Hornblower only to lose
on Pcckham, he will get decidedly
the worst of the contest. Ii Presi-
dent Cleveland wins, he will not be
much better off, because even his
supporters recognize plainly that he
has done the country a wrong in
making Supreme Court vacancy
a test of personal politics. 1t is
utterly beneath him and his high
office, and is grave wrong upon
the highest court of our land. Peo-
pie generally will be very glad when
the miserable business is ended.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-15
Roads of China.

An interesting chapter on the
topic Of public roads is afforded in
the results noted by the Shanghai
branch of the Asiatic society Of
some recent extensive investigations
made by its agents as to the condi-
ton and maintenance OF roads in
China. 1t is not, however, a chap
ter on good roads. Indeed it is
much like the famous chapter on
the snakes in Iceland, for there
seem to be no roads in China worthy
the name. Instead of thu farmers
being interested in the making and
maintenance of good roads, as is
the case here, the Chinese farmer
interests himself largely in the de-
struction of such roads as may
chance to be made. He does not
travel himself and is against any
one else doing so, at least over his
land. There are no public high
WAYS made aud maintained by law.
Travellers may arrive where thew
please, so far as the owner of the
land may please, and there is con-
slant warfare between the two
classes, so that all there is of roads
through the country is just what
the one may suffer or the other
wrest. New York Sun.
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CataStrophe.

When the Chicago fire occurred
few years ago and many millions
of property were DESTROYED in few
hours, the whole nation mourned.
mems hearts were deeply moved,
and strong efforts were made by
philanthroplc persons to repair in
some measure the disaster.
If great earthquake should
shake the city of New York and
tumble hundreds of its buildings IN
ruins, annihllating wealth and in
tlictlng misery and distress upon
thousands of our people, the occur
renee would be regarded as an
unmixed calamity which might
induce some men to question the
justice and mercy of the agency
that controls the forces of nature.
If foreign nation should send
its ships into one of our ports and
batter down and burn and destroy
the property of the people, every
loyal man in the nation would have
an eager desire to avenge the injury
and the wrong at any cost of blood
and treasure.
But within less than twelve
without a confagration,
q CONFUSION of nature.
the savage fury of a for
eign foe, this nation has witnessed
destruction of It's wealth compared
with which hundred Chicago fires
would be of trifling Importance. 1t
las witnessed the infection upon
is people of suffering so intense
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Patronize Home Industry.

The member of community
who habitually ignores his home
merchant, mechanic or tradesman
and makes his purchases and spends
his money in other towns does not
deserve the name of a good citizen
and should not be countenanced by
those who have the best interests of
their own locality at heart. That
it pays to trade at home is a well
established fact, and no town or
city ever prospered whose citizens,
enticed by the alluring bats held
out by the merchant in the big
cities, spend their money with them
The local merchant and mechanic
are interested in the progress and
development Of the town and coun-
try in which they live, and every
dollar that they amass is reinvested
and remains IN the neighborhood.
AS they prosper their taxes increase
and Just so much those of others
are lightened. They assist in keep
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-15
Ten DaysE Trip to Washington.

Everybody expects to visit Wash
ington some time; in fact 1t is
duty that every one owes to himself.
What Rome was to every soldier Of
the Empire, what Athens was to
the Greek, Washington is and
should be to every citizen of the
United States-his glory, his pride,
his inheritance, his estate-it be-
longs to him. Ali its magnificence,
all It's glory, all its fame, its public
buildings, its paintings, its statu-
airy, its monuments, its gardens. its
libraries, Its museums, its streets
and its parks, and he ought once in
a lifetime to take a look at the
property. When do you expect to
take look at it?
The best train service of the B.
& 0. R. r. is at your service always,
but not reduced rates--they come
seldom. The third select excur-
sion to the National Capitol via the
b. & 0. is announced for March
8th, when reduced rate tickets will
be sold from points on its lines be-
tween Wheeling, Pittsburg, Park
ersburg, Lexington and Hagers-
town.
We give below list of stations in
this vicinity showing time of trains
and rates Of fare.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-15
Entertainment.

Sherman Post No. IL. G. A. r.,
will give an entertainment at
Frlendsyille in Clusters Hall, on
Tuesday, Feb. %. Doors open at
10 a, M, and remain open until a
late hour at night. Comrade Ford
and Rev. Cox will address us. Prof.
Davis, Mr.. Milestone and Others
Will furnish the music. Come, old
soldiers; come old and young and
enjoy our companY-we ws want
to enjoy yours. Free admittance
and lunch for old soldiers; others
fee Of 8 cents will be charged, ex-
cept small children. Refres hments
furnished at reasonable cost.
COMMITTEE.
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ing up your schools, churches and
other public institutions and chart
ties. But the person who spends
his money in some distant city puts
it beyond assisting in any local en-
terprise. The man in the city
upon whom you bestow your custom
has no further interest in you or
your surroundings than the cash
he receives from you. 1t is no
concern of his whether you are as
devoid of social, church or educa-
tional privileges as the inhabitants
of BorriOboola- Cha, or whether
your streets or highways are well
made or an original Indian trail.
the surplus money which he has to
bestow will go to enrich the ex-
chcquer OF institutions from which
YOU will never receive any benefit
aud TO add to the wealth of COM
muui;ips in which you have no
financial interest.
And, further, there IS no good
reason for this impoitic and un-
busiuesshke diversion of trade. The
business men in the smaller cities
aud towns can and do sell goods
F.ar iu and year out as cheaply as
do those Of the larger places. The
lover expenses, cheaper rent and
immunity from the eXorbitant mu-
uicipal taxes which prevail in the
great cities enable them to do so
and still make a living profit. But
the shrcwd city merchant, by adver-
Using certain goods at ridiculously
low prices, manage to attract gull
BILE persons to their places of bust
ness. with the knowledge that they
will succeed in selling them other
goods at advanced prices to rem
burse themselves for the loss on the
"leader" and leave themselves Il
handsome profit.
The home merchant is established
here and expects topursue his bus
mess among us indefinitely. The
| continuance of his trade is depend
ent upon this fair and uniform
treatment of his customers and the
quality of his goods. His field is
limited. and should he resort to
shady methods or foist dishonest
wares upon his patrons his reputa-
ton would be gone and his trade
consequently lost. But the met
ropolitan merchant has a wide and
almost unlimited field His
,9a+.a,7 I, . NJ, fro,,, nll-,aarts- OF the
country, and if he can be SO fortu-
nate as to get one ''good DEAF
from each one he does not expect
them to return. The ideal commu-
nifty is that in which there is a
reciprocity Of good feeling among
merchants in all branches of trade,
mechanics, professional men, work
ingmen and farmers, each awaiting
himself as far as possible Of the
others services, buying his goods
or employing his labor, as the case
may be. The community whore
this practice prevails is always
found to be an exceptionally pros
porous one, populated by cheerful,
honest, neighborly and enterpnsing
people, and good place for the
home seeker to locate in.
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The Trend of Trade.

New YORK, Feb. 9.-R. G. Dun
& Co.'S weekly review of trade:
improvements in business still
appears in many directions, but it
seems to be in part balanced by loss
IN others. The gradual decline
which began some time ago and was
strengthened little by the success
of the treasury loan has scarcely
answered expectations. Reports of
resumption of work continue to in
dictate that the industries are doing
more than in December, and yet
the record of this actual gain is dis
appointingly small.
The domestic trade does not ma
terlally increase, exchanges indi-
eating decline compared with last
year OF 1915 per cent. elsewhere and
14.9 per cent. at New York.
The actual production of pig iron
February l, was 99,2 tons weekly
against 97,081 tons January /, and
17l,20l "A year ago.
Textile manufacturers are gain
ing little.
Sales of wool were decidedly
larger last week, 5,776,O 40 pounds
against 6,955,750 last year, and the
markets were all more active, but
this week are com paratively quiet.
Foreign trade does not improve,
domestic exports at last falling
below those Of corresponding week
last year, though for the year thus
far the increase is 1917 per cent.
while the imports are 80 per cent.
less than last year.
The failures for the week were
1856 in the United States against
222 last year and 80 in Cadada
against A. last year.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1894-02-15
House Bill No. 4. Ii. ID.

N. Y. sun, Dem.
This is the correct mum Der of the
Wilson bill for deficiency and lar
ceny. 1t is bill to reduce the
Democratic party, provide a de-
hclency, continue elimination
leave the constitution unvindicated
and for other and all other pur-
poses save and except the produc-
ton OF revenue only.
House bill No. 4, II, A is the
work OF statesmen by accident only,
and statesmen for defeat only. 1t
represents the ripe co1omic cul-
ture of alfalfa grass statists, and
coward financiers. 1t is as fair as
injustice and as honest as stealing;
and it shows a degree of wisdom
that might do credit to cretinous
idiot.
1t was sired by Republicanism
out of Populism; by fraud out of
Buncome, according to hippo
geneal ogistS. Knock it in the head!
Take it to the boneyard! It's no
good.
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that 1T has filled mems sous with
despair and driven many persons to
self destruction. Since March 4,
1898, the productive forces of the
country have been in cond hilton of
semi-paraIysis. During thi / period
the failure of multitudes Of men to
obtain their accustomed wages has
reduced them to a condition of
partial pauperism and forbidden
the profitable conduct of \commer-
cial exchanges. The business of
the great railroads has shrunk IN
such a manner as to deprive the
owners of the earnings which have
hitherto come to them. Prices of
commodities have declined with the
result that values have been extin-
gulshed upon scale heretofore un-
known. On every side money loss,
compulsory idleness and extermina-
ton of wealth have appeared
where, within a single year, there
was prosperity without example in
the history Of mankind. 1t is not
an extreme statement that the total
losses thus produced Vssr Tar sur
pass the total cost in money of the
four years war for the salvation of
the Union. The volume OF Amer
lean business. as shown by the bank
clearances, dwindled by more than
ten billion dollars in 1898 as COM
pared with 1892.
Where does the responsibility
rest for all this frightful human
suffering and destruction of prop
erty in time of profound peace?
1t rests upon Grover Cleveland,
President of the United States, and
upon the political party of which
he is the oracle and the dictator.
The business of the nation has been
shaken to its foundations because
of the threat of complete revolu-
ton of the conditions upon which
it has been conducted with unprec-
edented success for more than thirty
years. That threat was first made
by Mr.. Cleveland in his message of
1887 declaring for Free Trade. 1t
was because of his achievement that
the Democratic party, after shut
fling over this question in well
founded apprehension of the hatred
of Free Trade felt by the American
| people, boldly declared IN the Chi
cago platform that protection is
unconstitutional. Mr.. Cleveland
formed, tho Ways. and Means Com
mlttee OF the House, He directed
the framing of the Wilson tariff
bill. His influence forced it
through the House, and at this mo-
ment the chief factor in its favor in
the Senate is the weight of his au-
thorIty.
Thus any fair judgement must
place upon Mr.. Cleveland most of
the blame for the misery and disas-
ter which have befallen the country.
1t was his hand that aimed the blow
at the prosperity which filled the
land when he came a second time
into office. Regarded in this
aspect, it is difficult to consider him
as anything less than the enemy of
his countrymen and of the great
interests which have been created
by their industry.-N. Y. Press.
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Tickets will be good ten days,
and will be valid for passage from
Washington to Baltimore at any
time within the life of the ticket.
For Pullman car accommodate
tons and guide to points of interest
in Washington, address nearest B.
g. O. Agent.
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Local Institute.

The following is the program for
Teachers Institute to be held in
Oakland on Saturday, the gath day
of February, 1894:
The model teacher, W. A. Moi
felt; history. A. S. Teets; language,
Miss Alice DeBerry; ideal school,
j. S. Gnegy.
Come out, teachers, and let us
make this our best meeting. The
public is cordially invited.
SOFT. COMMITTEE,
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Degrading the Bench.

Mondays vote of the judiciary
Committee on the Peckham nomi-
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-17

Az Pensacola, Sunday, the body Of Andres
Andersen. steward of the Norwegian bark
Sahr, was discovered floating in the bay near
Wrights mill. The man disappeared from
the vessel about a week ago. When last seen
he was intoxicated.
The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1894-01-17

St. Augustine Press: One Of the greatest
enterprises ever con templated in st. Angus
tine Is the dredging OF Maria Sanchez creek
in order to form a beautiful water park not
surpassed by anything OF its kind in Florida.
After the mud has been removed nothing but
white sand will have TO be excavated, and
this portion OF the work wiz not be preludi-
cial TO health or of ensive to anyone. Work
will be continued on both sides OF the creek.
as far as South street bridge. and when that
is completed the marshes In the middle of the
creek will be cleared away. When ready for
this work. a set OF revolving knives Will be
added TO the mud digger, which Will chop up
the marsh grass so finely that 70 may not clog
up the flow pipe. II is presumed that the
work can be completed in one year, and 1t
viii add many valuable acres Of land to both
sides OF the creek. besides enhancing the
value OF all lands in the vicinity.
ApalachicoIa Times: Monday night the
steamer Flint arrived at the wharf at about
II o'clock. At about 3 q. m. she left the lower
wharf and steamed up the river. Scattered
along the river front were 50 barrels OF
oysters considera bic fresh fish and a small
quantity OF salt fish. all waiting shipment.
so. They inform the Times that one OF the
Officers Of the Flint went along the river front
and counted the barrels of oysters, informing
the owners that the steamer would return TO
the Ruge wharf and there take on the oysters.
The men waited patiently for the coming of
the steamer, and their minds may easily
be imagined when they saw the steamer
steam up the river. leaving the fruits of their
labor to spoil on the wharf. Tuesday there
was some pretty strong talk INDUCED N.
since which time we learn that something be
sides talk is in the air There seems little
doubt, judging from what is said, but what
the Peoples Line viii have several damage
suits to fight. II seems that the oyStermen
who say that the matter will be thoroughly
tested In the courts,
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concerning the defalcation TO which he has
pleaded guilty. Now that he has been tried
and sentenced statement could DO him no
harm, and IL might 90 some innocent per
sons who have been under suspi cion. great
deal Of good. That is the way the matter has
been presented to the prisoner, out the seal
placed on his lips even in his capture has not
been removed. This is disappointing to sew
eral persons, and to no one more than Ed 5.
McCandless. who has been himself indicted
and who has demanded a full investigation Of
the whole matter While Mr. McCandless
has never asked Redwine for any statement
he has desired that all the facts should come
out claiming they would set him right.
Mr.. McCandless' friends say that Red
wine has again and again, prior to his trial,
stated that he would make full statement
exculpating the other bank officials. Nester-
day John Ryan called TO see Redwlne and
asked him for statement clearing Mr. Nc
ton Redwine declined to do so. remarking
among other things that Joe James sigma
ture might be worth something to me- 1t is
believed by Mr.. McCandless' friends that
Redwine is fishing for pardon, and that he
has been led TO hope that he
would be granted one in a few months. Red
wine now that he is in for it, is for Redwine
and nobody else. is what they say. An effort
is still being made to get Redwlne to make
clean breast OF the whole affair before he
leaves the city. Whether he win do so or not
remains to be seen. The date Of Redwines
removal to the penitentiary at Columbus, O.,
has not yet been decided by United States
Marshal Dunlap. It is probable that he Will he
taken on Thursday afternoon with other prts-
oners sentenced to imprisonment there.
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Oviedo Chronicle: We learn from ]. H.
King that nearly 5000 boxes of oranges have
been shipped from DR., Henry Fosters Gee
Hammock grove thus far this season, and
there was 5000 or 1000 boxes more to ship.
The fruit is sold I. o. b. for 81 and 81 10, and
Mr., King says the cost OF placing the fruit on
the cars is 20 cents, leaving the net per box
on the trees "A and 81 cents.