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Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-06-21
Women and .snskes.


Where are the snakes?'' asked q
plump little blonde beauty of eighteen
summers. I'VE want to see the
snakes"
ave amt got no snakes" bluntly
replied the Snowman.
What? N-n-no-why, Sally, he
says they haven't any snakes! 1
thought they had everything"
That's the way" muttered the
swarthy man, giving the hyena a rap
on the nose that made him vince.
Girls is always after snakes Show
me purity girl with blue eyes as big
as saucers and golden hair down her
back, and she never seen nothin' bad
in the living world, and the first thing
she'll ask for when she comes here is
where's the snakes% FactI And
show Inc an old maid what's afraid OF
mouse and locks her door four times
ways brings a whole raft of some
body's else's children to the show and
fills 'em up to bust on peanuts and
pink lemonade, and the thing she
wants is snakes And so the children
want what she wants and cry for
snakes. Snakes! What's woman got
to do a-wantin' snakes? That's what l
want to know. You never hear of a
man asllin' for snakcs-not much!
Keep leetle further away from the
cages, ma'am. err you'll need a new
bonnet, and mebbe y head of hair to go
wild it."-Pittsburgh Dispatch.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-06-21
How n Crowd kinthors.
lnentS.

Ever sec crowd gather?" asked
the man with chin whiskers, as he lit
Il cigar.
''No: can't say that i. ever did"
ii thought not The crowd was
there when you came along. But /
helpcd form this one" g.. 49,
"Wbat did you do?"
stopped to admire cute little
shaver in n baby-cab. The child was
playing with Il small dog, and the two
made picture
But about the crowd?" ~
''Some ladies stopped to look at the
baby, then some children to play with
the dog. That made gathering on
the sidewalk, and others wanted to
see what they were looking at, and
there was soon big crowd that
couldn't sec anything" ...,.....
"Meanwhile you were obstructing
the sidewalk" -..'.,s
But you never saw a crowd dis
persed as quickly" ..:
Policeman" ..-..'
mot much! That baby wrinlxled up
its nose and began to cry. In two sec
onds there wasn't soul in sight. The
crowd had melted into thin air. DE
troit Free Press.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-06-21
Notice to Creditors.

Estate Of Friedrich King, deceased
Notice is hereby given by the under
sig ned, Administrative OF the Estate
of friedrich King deceased, Ito the
creditors of, and to all persons hav-
ing claims against the said deceased,
TO exhibit them with the necessary
vouchers, within four months after
The first publication Of this notice, to
The undersigned administrators at
rhe residence of William Henry in
Star Valley in the County of Elko,
the Same being her place for the
transaction Of the business of said es
tate.
!. ALICE ". HING,
Administrative Of the estate of. Fred
rick King, deceased.
Dated at Elko, New, March %, 1895.
March 22-4w WI
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-06-21

The Now York Sun, which CLAIMS
TO know everything and to shine for
ALL says that Cleveland is now u
candidate for third term. But the
public mind is relieved by the assur-
nnce that third term for Mr.. Cleye.
land is nm impossibility.
Daily independent. [volume] (Elko, Nev.) 188?-1915, 1895-06-21

Ever sec crowd gather?" asked
the man with chin whisl1ers, as he lit
"a ciror
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28

A monument has been placed bv
the Baltimore and Ohio railroad
company to mark the spot where
John Browns Fort stood at Harpers
Ferry. 1t is on the new bed of the
railroad not less than twenty feet
above the ground on which the Gov
ernment building stood. 1t is about
II feet in height, of a dark, native
marble, (blue limestone) rough
hewn so that it has somewhat the
appearance of granite. The pedes-
tai consists of four blocks, the lower
one about six feet square, so grad
uated as to make steps to the shaft.
This has height of eight and
quarter feet and bears the inscrip-
ton "John Browns Fort"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Dead Letter List.

List of mail matter remaining
unclaimed in the postoffice at Oak
land, Garrett county, Maryland,
for the week ending March I'd,
1895, the parties addressed being
Unknown to the postmaster.
Yantz Lee. James Alien,
j. W. Mosser (3), Mrs. Della CohNerS.
One cent on each article is
chargeable for advertising. Parties
calling for this matter, will please
say it is advertised, otherwise they
may not receive it.
E. FL. BARTLETT, Postmaster.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
NUMBER 81.
A Musical Treat Coming.

Mr.. 4. d. Merriken, business
manager of Halls Schumann Lady
Quartette, of Chicago, was in town
yesterday and made arrangements
for the quartette to give an enter
talnment in Oakland on FRIDAY
night of next week at Offutt' Hall.
Of this company of artists the
Pittsburg Commercial Gazette says:
The third entertainment in the
popular course arranged for the
winter by the young mems organiza-
ton of the Ninth United Presby-
terian church, Allegheny, was given
last evening in the Carnegie Music
Hall. The Schumann Lady Quar-
tette of Chicago was the attraction.
The ladies have been heard before
in this city, and the artistic charac-
ter OF their renditions delighted and
satisfied. Last evening the singers
but deepened the good impression.
the precision of movement and rich
blending of harmony, together with
technical perfection and sweetness
Of expression, deservedly won for
them repeated recalls.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28

Parties wishing to buy Fertilizers
for spring crops, can have the
advantage of car load lots by plac-
ing their orders with us to be
delivered April 1st. BY so doing
we can give you twelve different
brands suitable for all kinds of
crops, and in this way get just what
you want at the lowest cash price.
Send or call for catalogue.
50-5t j. NJ. DAVIS & Son.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
The Entertainment Monday Night.

The Entertainment Monday Night.
The entertainment for the bene-
fit of st. Matthews, which was to
have been given last Thursday
night, was postponed and given on
Monday night instead. The pro
gram was quite lengthy and in
every respect was well executed.
Prof. Rabold, a recent graduate
of the Lelpsic Institute, Leipsic,
Germany, opened the entertain
ment by the rendition Of piano
solo. His mastery touch and the
thorough manner in which he exc
cuted the music created for him
many admiring friends in the audi
ence.
THE tableau, 'sA frnih wo have
both winter and summer" was
strikingly represented by the twins,
Misses Helen and Gracia Bartlett
a Bartlett pear.
Miss Bessie Hlnebaugh, only six
years old, sung solo entitled
"Market Day."
Miss Stoddard, who is an accom-
plished musician, rendered charm
ing piano solo entitled "Dance of
the Demon"
Mr. Stull, in his character songs,
was applauded time and again and
always responded with good grace to
the repeated encores. His make up
was good and his singing and acting
would have done credit to profess
sional comedian.
Miss TurleY, in the recitation
GLOW Edith Helps Things Along"
and DR.. Robinson, in the vocal solo
''The Palms" " did themselves credit
and were loudly applauded.
Miss Stoddard and Mr.. Stull,
costumed in garbs that were stylish
fifty years ago, rendered the vocal
duet "Reuben and Cyrthia'' in a
charming manner and responded to
repeated encores.
We have not the space to review
the program as much as we wish,
but taking into consideration the
snort t consumed in getting the
affair up it reflects credit upon the
management and the participants
alike.
Among those not mentioned
above as taking part in the enter
tainment were Mrs. Thomas Little,
Misses Turley, Loar, johnson,
Walker, Nethkin, Michael, Nelson
and Messrs. Fowler, Spedden, Hart,
Bosley, Townshend, johnson and
Bartlett,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
EStraV Notice.

Esrayed, from Floyd Station, on
the eening of Feb. 5, dark brown
mare ten years old, ringbone scar
on hnd foot, hipped in left hip,
scar "a left ham from a kick. When
the mare estrayed she was saddled
and IDridled and started toward
home Anyone returning the mare
to myfarm in the Backwoods will
be rewarded with $15.
50-3t* ASHFORD WARWICK.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
A Gard to the Ladies'.

We wish to remind the ladies
that this is the most convenient
time to make up spring dresses
while they are forced to remain in
doors on account of the lnclemency
Of the weather.
We have Just receiyed our spring
stock in Henriettas, Fine Zephyrs,
Ginghams, White Goods, Laces,
etc. The very newest and latest
designs and at prices that were
never dreamed of heretofore. Do
not buy old gooos carried over from
last year, even though they are
offered at reduced prices, until you
have first ascertained the prices of
new goods.
We have attained somewhat of a
reputation in this line, having given
it our particular attention for a
number of years, and consequently
pride ourselves IN knowing the
refined tastes of the ladies.
Our motto has always been" Fan
Dealing." We do not sell you
coffee and sugar for less than we
can buy it, thereby being forced tc
make up the loss so sustained on
other goods.
Thanking the ladieS who have
always been our most generous pat
rons, and asking an inspection Of
our spring goods, we are
Respectfully,
o. HART & Son,
50-3 Oakland, Md.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Dissolution of Co-Partnership.

This is to give notice that the CO.
partnership heretofore existing
between j. II. Fearer & Bro, at
Fearer, Md, doing a mercantile
business, has been dissolved and
that the business Of the late firm
will be carried on by the under
signed. J. II. FEARER & Son.
Fearer, Nd. Feb. 6, 1895.
49-3t.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Notice..

All persons are hereby notified
that the undersigned has leased the
limestone quarry on the farm Of Mrs.
Mary E. Chisholm and that no per-
sons will be allowed to quarry rock
at the said quarry.
5l-3t* II. B. HARVEY.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Notice..

The farmers of Garrett county,
vi.a III are respectfully requested to
gfet at Loeb Lynn Heights next
Wednesday, March 7th, at Z o'clock
p. m., to organize farmers grange
and discuss such matters Of mutual
interest that may come before said
meeting. All farmers are requested
to be present.
HENRY BECKMAN,
GEO. 2. WHITE,
THoS. CALLS,
j. G. ALDERSOE,
B. f. CRANE,
Committee.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Another Jail Delivery.

sslsIt I3qESaaz afternoon
escaped from thetE in Oakland
through the negligence of a colored
man who was engaged in cleaning
the premises. The man, who
desired some instructions. went to
the court house to see the deputy
sheriff. While he was gone they
made their escape via the old route
(the closet) and took to the woods.
The alarm was soon spread and
Jailor Meyers started IN pursuit.
He overhauled one of the escaped
men near Altamont and the other
two were arrested at Deer Park
and brought back to Oakland and
lodged in jail.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Good roads the Key to Prosperity.

1t is the opinion of well informed
Frenchmen who haye made a study
ofeconomic problems that the superb
roads of France have been one of the
most steady and potent contribu-
ton to the material development and
marvellous financial elasticity of the
country. The farreachlng and
splendidly maintained road system
has distinctly favored the success Of
the small landed proprietors, and in
their prosperity and the ensuing
distribution of wealth lies the key to
the secret of the wonderful vitality
and solid prosperity of the French
nation. Selected.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
A Corkar II will Be.

Hyde's special prices for court.
Wait for particulars. Nothing to
give away, but prices will be very
low. Patronize men that do "a
legitimate business, and those who
know at least how many days there
are in week. Look out for the
corker; It's coming. With these
few lines, | remain,
Yours respectfully,
F. G. HYDE,
The Oakland Fancy Jeweler, Music
Dealer, Grocer and Confectioner.
N. B.-This makes a lovely bu-
siness. 49-tf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
NOtiCa.

All property on which the taxes
for 1892 or 1898 remain unpaid will
be advertised and sold as speedily
as the same can be accomplished.
For information IN regard to
same, write to or call on f. A.
Ihayer, attorney at law.
SAMUEL LAWTON,
Late Treasurer.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Married..

WILSON - MCFARLAND. = On
Feb. 10, 1895, at the Riverside
House at Wilson's Mills, Md, by
Rev. l. W. Abernathy, Mr.. Daniel
Webster Wilson and Miss Nellie l..
Mcfarland.
CHILDS-LEECH.- Feb. 19,
1895, at the Riverside House, at
Wilson's Mills, Nd, by Rev. |. W.
Abernathy, Mr.. James F. Childs
and Miss Virgie NJ. Leech.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
Valuable Advice,

Avoid lawsuits and loss by con-
sulting H. 2. Tasker and examln-
ing his abstracts of the conflicting
titles" before paying for Military
Lots. Charges reasonable. Office
in Colardeau Cottage, opposite the
bank, Oakland, Md. 41-tf.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
A Snap.

If you want your buggy, wagon
or carriage painted this spring don't
wait until the rush is on but see
King the Painter. Special induce
ments for February and March.
He will make the prices and terms
to suit. 41-4
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28

LADIES
Needing tonic, or children who want h'iild'
ing up, should take
BROWNS IRON BTrTERS,
It Is pleasant; cures Malaria, Indigestion
BiliousneSs. Liver Complaints and Eeuralgi
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28

Oh yesl Oh yes!-Cheap John,
Auctioneer. Charges reasonable. ..
Mr.. John w. Hill and little son,
Of Terra Alta, were Oakland visitors
last Monday.
Chas. j. Newman, Railroad street
keeps constantly on hand fresh pies,
cakes, buns, etc. 49-3t.
Miss Verna Smith, Of Cranes
Vile, is visiting relatives and friends
in town this week.
Blank deeds for sale at this office.
The deeds are specially ruled and
printed very neatly.
Mr.. L. Shafenberg, the music
dealer of Cumberland, was in Oak
land Tuesday on business.
Rev. }. W Butler will preach in
st. Marks church, Oakland on Sun
day morning and evening.
THE REPUBLICAN and IHe Neac
York Weekly Tsjbune one year, for
only $1.75 cash IN advance.
Mr.. John T. Sincell returned
from Baltimore Monday night con-
8iderabIy improved in health.
Miss Annie Spedden departed for
Georgia on last Thursday, where
she Will remain several months.
Col. A. G. Sturgiss is in Ohio to
see his aged mother, who has been
quite i'll for a number Of weeks.
Write to Prof. S. G. Smith, Oak
land, Nd, for prices of pianos and
organs. 1t will pay you. 51-2t.
| am prepared to do sewing for
private families. Mrs. P. L. Mer-
rifield, over Felty's store, Oakland.
Mr.. John 0. Michael will begin
the excavation for his new store
building on Second street in "a short
time.
Miss Mollie Peddicord, who made
an extended visit to friends in Ohio,
returned to Oakland last Thursday
night.
Be sure you take in F. G.. Hyde's
show window Monday morning.
There will be something very at
tractive. SLIT.
Send your check books to this
office to be numbered. We have a
special machine for just this class
Of work.
Rev. and Mrs. S. K. Arbuthnot
went to Wheeling yesterday in which
city they will visit relatives for a
few days.
Martin, the optician, will give
special prices on glasses during
court week. Call and see HIM.
50-2t.
Attorney John Z. Mitchell is in
Cincinnati, O., on professional bus
mess. He will return to Oakland
on Friday,
Mr.. Merritt Wilson, of Wilson, W.
Va, was here Tuesday afternoon on
business for the Wilson Lumber
Company,
Mr.. and Mrs. Patrick j. Garrett
and little son were in Oakland last
Thursday as the guests of Hon. r. T.
Browning and family.
Prof. Smith sells fine pianos on
$1,000 monthly payments; organs
IS. Unsurpassed for durability
and quality of tone. 5l-2t.
A marriage license was granted
in Allegheny county last week to
William A. Hetz and Maggie E.
Wilhelm, both Of Garrett county.
Rey. L. A. Rudsill, of the Park,
will preach in St. Paul's church in
Oakland next Sunday morning.
Rev. John NJ. Davis will preach in
the same church at night.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28

A Des Monies woman who has
bten troubled with frequent colds,
concluded to try an old remedy in
a new way, and accordingly took a
tablespoonful -four times the usual
doSe) of Chamberlains' Cough
Remedy just before going to bed.
The next morning she found that
heI cold was almost entirely lisap-
peged. During the day she took
few doses of the remedy Zone tea
spoonful at time) and at night
tooi a tablespoonful before going
to bd, and on the following morn
inglwoke free from all symptoms
of tie cold. Since then she has, on
seyeal occasions, used this remedy
in Ike manner, with the same good
results, and is mach elated over her
discovery of SO quick a way of cure
ing cold. For sale by Oakland
Pharmacy.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28

sNapt. John NJ. Jarboe has COM
,l9ted plans and specifications for
Hessrs. John NJ, Davis & Sons
lew building on Second street.
rhe building now occupied by this
frn will be remodeled both inside
Anl outside and enlarged to con-
idrable extent. The store room
Ebe forty by fortY-seven feet,
"A running to the upper floors
U tie will be an elevator. On the
VT foo" the Messrs. Davis will
4ye an Office room twelve by
'telye feet, enclosed by glass.
9Aween this proposed new building
\ 1.-THE Gaspetyal Hotel a brick fire
= @sy alecta6.-Wnrk or ahis,
WI begin as soon as Me wfattg7
ali permit,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1895-02-28
NEWS OF A WEEK.
Happenings in and About Town told
in Short Paragraphs.

Happenings in and About Town told
in Short Paragraphs.
Send us your orders for printed
stationery.
Mrs. George W. Moose is on a
visit to relatives at Belington.
Mr.. Lee McComas has entered
the Oakland Pharmacy as clerk.
Mr.. J. Ried Smouse was in
Terra Alta last Friday on business.
Mr.. S. 7. Jones went to Terra
Alta Tuesday evening to visit rela-
tives.
Oh yes! Oh yes.-Cheap John,
Auctioneer. Charges reasonable.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24
POSTPONED THE CASES.
Contests for Offices In Alexandria
County.

Contests for Offices In Alexandria
County.
Special Dispatch to The Evening Star.
ALEXANDRIA, Va, June 24-The Alex
andria county contested election cases of
VIII w. Douglass against Richard w.
Johnston for commonwealth attorney,
and Frank Hume against William Duncan
for supervisor, growing out of alleged
fraud in Jefferson district in the election on
May %, an account of which was given in
The Star. were called up before Judge
irg. The case Of the commonwealth's at
torney was first called.
Douglass was represented by A. A. Lips
comb of Washington, r. Walton Moore of
Fairfax and Anthony w. Armstrong Of
Alexandria. Johnston was represented by
Edmund Burke of Washington and Col.
Francis L. Smith-and John NJ. Johnson of
this city.
Mr.. Armstrong, for the contestants asked
the court that the case be postponed until
next Monday, and his request called forth
storm of objections from the attorneys
argument by every attorney on both sides
the judge postponed the case until the first
day of the July term.
After the court was over, Messrs john
ston and Duncan qualified to the offices to
which they were elected, and which cleo
tion Is being contested. This was done in
accordance with the statute which requires
The other officers elected at the May cleo
tion also qualified. Three hundred and six
ty-five pages of depositions were filed in
the case.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1895-06-24
POTOMAC FLAT CASES
A Decision by the Court Expected
Shortly
Rumor Says That the Court Has De-
cided in Favor of the
Government.

It Is expected that the Court in General
Term will some time this week render its
decision in what is known as the Potomac
flats case This Is the case in which some
forty-odj parties claim land in the flats
and on the river front from about Easby's
Point to the arsenal grounds. The case oc-
cupied some four weeks time of the court
during last April and May. and since that
time the court (Chief Justice Bingham and
Justices Hagner and McComas) have, when
ever their other duties permitted, been con-
sidering the case.
The case is a proceeding in equity, in
Stituted by the government under a special
act of Congress. 10 quiet the title of the de-
PENDANTS to the land in question. The prin-
cipal claimants are the Marshall heirs, who
claim the whole river bed from shore to
shore and the accretions thereon under
colonial grants; the Kidwell claimants, who
assert title to a large portion of the flats
under a patent granted to the late DR..
Kidwell in December, 1860; the trustees
of the Ches apeake anl Ohio Canal Com!
pany, who claim certain riparian tights.
and certain owners Of lots making similar
claims.
1t was rumored today that the finding Of
the court would not be a unanimous one
it being said that Judge McComas would
be the dissenting member OF the court
Judge Hagner. 1t was claimed. VIII write
an opinion voicing the findings Of Chief
Justice Bingham and himself, and 1t was
said that they, the majority of the court.
would decide against all the defendants.
sustaining the title of the government to
all the land in controversy. without a sim
gle exception. Judge McComas. on the
other hand. would, it was claimed, assent
to the findings of his associates, except in
the matter of the claims of the canal COM
pany, and. possibly, as to the claims of one
or more of the owners of lots on the river
front. The general impression of those
who followed the case is, however, that
tention of the government as to all the land
in COntroYerSY