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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Ya9er's li2ime3t
Large Bottles, IS cts.
Sold by all Dealers.
Take no substitutes if you want cure.
Illitcracy.


The Baltimore SHn speaking editor
tally on the above subiecr says in
part:
In some communities the lower
schools were more or less neglected
that higher education may be proyi-
ded for the few and that the town or
city may gain distinction by the char
acter of the buildings provided for
high or normal schools. There is Il
similar tendency to build costly
school houses for all grades, in which
the poor girl feels ont of place.
1t is no doubt well to make the
school houses better than the homes
of the very poor and to provide them
with facilities which will conduce to
health and comfort, but they should
not be made so fine as to repel the
boys and girls who should attend
them. The fine school houses invite
fine dressing on the part of the pupils,
and soon custom becomes estab-
llshed respecting dress to which the
very poor cannot conform.
If they appear il garb markedly
different from that of their fellows,
they are jeered at and made so un-
comfortable that their parents, al
ready hard pressed for means of sup
port, make feeble resistance TO the
boys and girls desire to leave school
and go to work. Even in the most
democratic communities an aristo-
cratic sentiment is instilled. very Of
ten unwittingly, by teachers whose
only aim is the elevation of Their,
pupils, but who go about it in the
wrong way. In our cities. at least, in
spite of free public schools and in
spite, in some cases, of compulsory
education laws, we are getting back
to something resembling themonopoly
of education by the rich which prevail
ed in olden times, only that our aristo-
cracy of wealth embraces very much
more numerous class and includes
what in Europe would be called the
middle class. But the poor are being
shut out of our schools, not merely
by their poverty, which compels them
to go at an early age, but by disre-
gard of their wants and by vicious
social customs respecting dress and
appearance.
But some relief might be obtained
by repressing the disposition to os-
tentations display in the construc-
tion and fitting up of school building
and by discouraging exhibitions of
vanity in the matter of dress on the
part of pupils.
There are, of course, many causes
cont 'buting to an increase in the
mum .er of illiterates, but eXtrava-
gance in the conduct of schools, and
especially public schools, is one of
them, and it is contributing cause
that may be removed, and ought TO
be removed because Of its pernicious
effect upon the character of pupils.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

Tuesday of this week the annua
teachers institute for this county
convened in the school building here.
AT the first session seventy-One teach
ers were enrolled. This number has
been considerably augmented since
and now nearly one hundred are en-
rolled.
The day sessions have been very
interesting and many talks upon ed
ucatiOnal work have been made by
the teachers and visitors.
The night sessions have been held
in Shart2er's Opera House and have
been well attended by the ladies and
gentlemen of Oakland. Tuesday
night at the opera house Col. J. A. NJ.
Passmore lectured. His subject was
"Perils of the Hour He was fire.
quently applauded and the audience
appreciated his remarks very highly.
Last night Prof. f. b. Prettyman,
Phi. d., state superintendent of public
instruction, lectured to very large
audience on the history of Maryland.
This session of the institute was the
best attended of all
Tonight Hon. Henry Houck, Ii.
d., of Pennsylvania, will lecture, his
subject being "The Elements of Sue
cess" Mr.. Houck is recognized as
the leader of institute work wherever
he is known. A crowded house is
expected at the lecture this evening.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
The Vote Counting.

This year vote counting will not be
gin until about s p. IN. Prior to consid'
ering the ballots, the registration
books will have to be gone over and
every place where a name was not
voted on the word "No'' written
This takes time. Next all the ballot
stubs will be counted to see if they
correspond to the number of names
voted ON. Supper will come in some
where here and then the ballot count
ing will begin. New Yorll's vote will
be here before Maryland's has begun
TO he counted.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
The Canton Excursion.

The Republicans of the sections of
Maryland and West Virginia lying be
tween keyser and Terra Alta, will
run an excursion to Canton on Mon
day night Oct. Goth. The excursion
train will leave Oakland at 70 40 Mon
day night, arriving at Canton at $50
Tuesday morning. The rate from
Oakland will be $3.43 for the round
trip. The Gilbert band of Piedmont
will accompany the eXcursionists. Re
turning the train will leave Canton at
) p. III.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

One day last week Mr.. John j.
Beeghley made application to the
court to have receiver appointed for
the purpose of winding up the affairs
of the numbering firm of Clark g. Nc
CullOngh, of Friendsville. The peti-
tion was granted and Mr.. f. A.
Thayer was appointed receiver Prob.
ably the matter will be carried to the
Circuit court as the appointment OF
the receiver was made under the locaI
law OF this county known as the man
ufacturers' and miners lien law.
Since the above was written the
court has passed restraining order
and taken the matter out of the
hands of the receiver
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

The Borden Mining Company has
discovered new vein of coal, said to
be from six to eight feet thick, on
their lands in Garrett county just
across the Allegany line. President
Lowell and officials of the company
were at the place Monday, and it is
said, are arranging to begin soon to
work the newly discovered vein. In
order to reach the new field it will be
necessary to build a branch of the
Cumberland and Pennsylvania rail
road from Frostburg, a distance of
three miles
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Sent Again to the Pen.

Mrs. Belle Freeland, who it will be
remembered was arrested for passing
raised bills on some of our merchants
here last spring, was tried and convic-
ted in the United States Court at
Clarksburg last Saturday. She was
sentenced to one year in the peniten-
tiary. Messrs. b. F. Swisher and O.
j. Sands and Miss Kate Ebert, of this
place, attended the trial as witnesses.
Mrs. Freeland's home is at Terra Al
ta. She was arrested at Chicago dur
ing the Worlds Fair and sent to the
penitentiary for passing counterfeit
money, but was pardoned by Presi-
cent Cleveland shortly after her term
began.-Fairmont Free Press.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22

"Henry.'
Yes, your eXcellency?"
Doesn't the Bible say something
about he who runs may readY
Yes, your eXcellency; it has words
to that effect"
That is my remembrance, Henry.
Things are different now, at least
when one considers the prominent
part taken in politics by letters of ac-
ceptance."
I'm afraid that | do not follow
your argument, your eXcelIency."
"Well, | merely wished to say that
nowadays he who runs may write
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
PritCllard's Gallery

Is the place to get photographs for
80 cents per dOZ. All others in pro
portion. As the branch advertises
that means something, but it means
less at my gallery than at the branch.
No matter how low they come | am
under them. am here to stay and
you will get your photographs. The
branch collected money for pictures
here two years ago of parties who
have never as yet received the photo
graphs.
33 1t. q. II. PRITCHARD.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
If your children are subject to Group

Ifyour children are subject to Group
watch for the first symptom of the
disease-hoarseness. If Chamberlain S
Cough Remedy is given as soon as the
child becomes hoarse it will prevent
the attack. Even after the croupy
cough has appeared the attack can
always be prevented by giving this
remedy. 1t is also invaluable for
colds and whooping cough. For sale
by Oakland Pharmacy and DR.. j. w.
Laughlin, Deer Park
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
WantPH

At Garthright's store, buckwheat
flour at the market price. Have just
received two cars flour and mill feed,
large lot of dress goods and heavy
woolens all of which will sell at the
lowest possible price, Will take all
kinds of produce. Lots of goods to
sell at and below cost. Goods were
never so cheap and will never be
again. 33 2t
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
The Public schools.

Monday morning next the public
schools throughout the county will
open for the winter term. The teach
ers i'll Oakland are Prof. Chas. d.
Smith, principal; Miss Mamie Weber,
Miss Mollie Hamill, Miss Matte Por-
ter, Miss Martha Hinebaugh, Miss
Elsie FaV,
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Church Notice.

There will be service in the Garrett
Memorial church next Sunday morn
ing, and the sermon win be on sub
iect of education Parents, teachers,
children, and all interested in educa-
tion are especially invited to this SER
vice.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Cash

Will buy goods at the lowest prices at
street, at the H. E. Felty old stand.
Fruits and vegetables in season. Sta
pie and fancy groceries will be always
kept. The building will be improved
and restocked at once. Call and in
vestigate. Your patronage respect
fully asked. 31-4
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
ESiraN Notice.

One yearling steer, red and white,
hole in each ear, underbit out of left,
strayed to my farm two miles east of
GAINESVILLE The owner will call, pay
all charges and damages and take his
property away. 31-3t*
EUGENE TEATS.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
Stove for Sale.

Full revertible burner; hard coal or
coke; nearly new; full nickle; cheap.
s. NJ. Engle. 30-3|S
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
G.. S. FRICK,
Sec'y and Treas. of the Frick
MerChantile Co., KeithS-
burg, Ill.

Gives an interesting account of the
cure of a severe case of Rheumatism
that came directly under his personal
observation. Being in the merchantile
business he had many calls for the
most celebrated ''Yagers Cream
Chloroform Liniment." He saws
The first bottle he sold was to a
party who came into our place of
business suffering intensely with
Rhematic pains. 1 advised him to try
a bottle of the Yager's Liniment. he
thought it would be useless, said he
had tried almost everything and could
get no relief. 1 insisted on his trying
it and informed him if it did not re-
lieve him should cost him nothing.
This was about q P. NJ. He took a
bottle and started home, he was
hardly able to walk. / saw nothing
more of him until bright and early the
next morning, when he came into our
store walking as lively as could be
with no signs of suffering about him.
I Inquired about the Liniment, he said
it was the best stuff he ever used,
would not take S. for the bottle. Said
he got home almost done up and as
soon thereafter as he could he applied
the Liniment, and it gave him almost
instant relief, before retiring he ap-
pied it once more, went to bed and
Slept soundly all night, and in the
morning bathed the parts affected
again and at present felt no pain
whatever. This was about four or five
weeks ago. l see the party every few
days and he says he is not troubled
with Rheumatism any more"
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-10-22
9tuld 81
Grand Republican
Mss Meeting,
ohaTtZeT SOpera House,
OAKLAND, MD,
A0ldQy Evening, OCT. 26Hl.
The following speakers will
positively be present and ad-
dress the meeting:
HON. MILTON c. URNER,
of FREDERICK,
ZION. GEORGE A. PEARRE,
of CUMBERLAND, and
HON. RICHARD \. BOND,
of BALTIMORE.
The Ladies of Oakland
are cordially invited to
be present.
Music by Smiths Mil
itary Band, to commence
at 7.3O O'Clock.
REPUBLICAN
M Mass Meetings

FlUOO I'ASStlIiS0
will be held in Garrett
county at the following
places on dates named
below:
Sang Run, Tuesday, October
9th, at 2 p. m.
Friendsville, Tuesday, Octo-
Der 9th, at s p. m,
Sand Spring, Wednesday, Oc-
tober 2Sth, at 2 p. m.
Selbysport, Wednesday, Oc-
tober 26th, at s p. IN.
HiIeman School House,
Thursday, October 29th at 2
p. M.
Grantsville, Thursday, Octo-
Der 29th, at s p. m.
Warnick's School House,
Thursday, October 29th, at S
p. m.
Bittinger, Friday, October
30th, at 2 p. m.
Accident, Friday, October
3Oth, at S p. m.
Bloomington, Saturday, Oc-
tober 3lst, at s p, m,
Crellin, Saturday, October
3lst, at s p. m.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

wealthy Albanian. who was pretty
near penniiess 40 the close of the war.
hut through it all had pure sense of
humor, gives this as the FIRST thing he
did 20 the close Of the war and claims
tine incident as the starting point of his
prosperity.
Il chrCkioi my cd musket into the
iiIst ditch ! came across. and made my
Way. in direct iuS -. near as !
could make 1t. for Selma | had a roll Of
Confederate bills. as big as my leg
and II the result of tile war had only been
different I would have been rolling in
wealth on the start. when within few
miles ~ Selma. ! behtousht me of some
thing TO eat. as il hal bee,l several long
times since | had consumed anything
like a square meal, and stopped al the
house of an old chap who had done q heap
OF talking but hadn't gone into sin
gle fight. When ! had eaten everything
IN sight enough FOR four men ordinarily
1 meekly asked what the charges were.
The man had the nerve to charge me a
dollar and that dollar had 10 he in the
proper currency Of the realm-gold.
offered him 5000 la Confederate bills, al
which he turned up his nose. / persisted
and he got mad. Then ! said.
&C. Take this. or nothing You helped to
make il. and ! have a pound Of lead in
my Lcarcass. shot there in war you
heipSd 10 bring on. Now step outside
I've adjourned 10 the front yard. and
the Old duffer got one Of the durndest
lickings YOU ever heard Of. Then | pitched
the sg0Uo in the FIRE. an went on my
way. satisfied hat ! had conquered one
Of the worst specimens Of humanity in
the county. This Was the first thing |
did after the war. and il encouraged me To
6ght against adversely. and | count 1t as
my starting-point TO prosperity"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26
THE TlMEs-RICHMoND. VA: SUNDAY. JULY &c 1885,

field at gallop, but whether we were In
pursuit or retreating | fail TO recau. Al
any rate, of i'm the woods | saw soil
tary Yankee. lie was mounted on a hne
black horse, and was firing upon us Just
as fast as h. could load. made up my
mind 10 capture that fellow, so ! rode
out and around behind him, ana entered
the woods from his rear. had hne
seven-shooter in my hands, ready TO use
II necessary. I rode uW 10 him as quietly
as possible. Suddenly he turned and saw
me, and In an instant raised his riiie.
/ levelle my pistol but he was too quick
for me.
He fired, an his ball passed through
my neck.
Then there was general skirmish, Out
! was badly wounded and do not know
what became OF that man who stood soli-
tary aud alone i'm the very face Of whole
company OF Confederate calvary. | would
like TO meet him again and settle that
little difficulty over bottle Of Num-
best"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

Many changes take place quarter
OF a century.
In 1861 Colonel GOuveneur Carr was IN
command OF the Federal troops at Win
chester. As the soldiers marched through
the little village the urchins would form
In line and start behind them keeping
time with the music one OF the little
fellows was named Bradford
Years passed. and the youngster grew
up into manhood. Fate led him into the
ranks OF the journalist and he became
worker on the Tribune stan in New
York one day the chief-of-staff, old, en-
foehled. and gray, suddenly died. Pail
bearers were selected from his confrercs
on the paper. among them Nr. l.. 6.
Bradford. the night telegraph editor, the
boy who long years ago had marched be-
hind the Colonel as he passed through
that pretty Virginia village. Now he was
slowly marching beside the bier Of the
same old soldier. not 20 the notes OF mar
tial music, but 20 the sobs Of a bereayed
family. and with a sense of loneliness In
the passing away of a comrade. not In
welding the sword. but in welding the
zen.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

movements OF the enemy and need pat
torics. I directed my men aud drivers 10
be ready To move My recollection IS mat
hardly i've minutes had elapsed before
:, messenger. whom / took TO be Colonel
N,snoiue. came back at full speed, say
,n, that General Longstreet wanted bat
terics.
R.inr ready. We moved instantly. and
Il, a Gallon soon reached the point where
you we're, on the left OF the turnpike 20
or 100 yards from 1t. and in front oil
Writings Brigade, OF Hood DIVISION.
We went into position where you indi-
Gated. and commenced hring at heavily
massed body of infantry on our left not
more than 400 yards distant. You remained
several minutes watching the effect OF
the shots. snd asked me II / had any
grape-shot.
fired from this position until their
ranks were broken, and driven back and
moved tow ard Groseton. and took a posi-
tion I'm an old apple-orchard. from which
We fred at the retreating infantry. about
thirty minutes. and afterward changed
70 position al and beyond Groyeton.
The firing from their batteries at us
while I'm the orchard was terrific; while
there the horse i was riding uai ncth
hing legs carried away by cannon ball,
and while at Grovoton the second one
was killed 10y shell, which exploded in
front OF me.
i would thank you 20 make such en-
dorsemont upon this letter as you deem
proper in the interest Of the truth Of
history, and in justice 10 :ho officers and
men Of my battery.
Very respectfully
(sigueD W. II. CHAPMAN.
Late Captain Dixie Artillery.
Observation-Disclosures ayuf rm N
HISTORY INDICATED.
In reply TO the foregoing, General
Jongstreet replied as follows.
GAINESVILLE, GA. 2sth August, 1881
The statements herein made are true,
and correctly narrated.
As / rode TO the front ON the occasion
referred to- / recognized Rileys Battery
OF six guns. Upon seeing the oppor-
tuniiy AZ opening with artillery an en-
flade and revcrse-hre upan the Federal
masses attacking Jackson, orders were
given Colonel Manning Of the STAFF
TO send me two or three batteries as
soon as possible, and included In the
order Hneys. who had six guns, as
now remember.
Without noting the particular battery
preston that il was laleys, and have
so stated on several occasions. This is
clearly a mistake and IL is equally clear
that Chapmans was the first battery 10
omen on the Federal lines I'm the awkward
position 800 which they were exposed, and
this battery by IT'S fire alone broke up
the attack on Jackson. which az the mo-
msnt was about 10 break through jack
sons position.
The field Of vision and Of fire WIS so
clear there is no room for claims Of
others 20 the credit Of this part Of the
fight. After the attack was broken. ard
the Federals were retiring and attempt
ing to reform they came in view OF other
batteries those sent in addition t. Chap
mans. as Well as those In position be-
tween the right ana left wings of the
army, when an joincA in the fire against
the retiring foe
Nrey respectfully
JAMES IONGSTREET.
Leutenant-Goneral. C.. S. \.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26
"IIe Kun'd. He Did,

a Federal officer tells this good one:
During the fight around Gaines Mil
regiment Of volunteers was stationed
along the front i'm a piece Of heavy tim
her. when firing began. "A raw recruit
limped off 10 the rear but I'm a moment
his speed reached a 2:40 gait. I halted him
in his mad flight. and asked the cause
OF IL. lie said:
4 just couldn't stand out there in
the omen all by myself
why don't YOU get behind a tree?'
7 questioned.
For a moment he was lost for a reply,
but Frightening up. he said.
Wei, YOU see. there amt only enough
trees for the officers
Just then a Confederate bullet nipped
his cap on, and he sta -ted an break-necN
speed down the road. and may be running
yet for aueht know. for he has never
been seen since"
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26
w IRGNIA STATE INSURANCE COMPANY

CONDITION. lNsUs,
VIRGINIA, PURSUANCE THE LAWS OF
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

Preside Randolph
Vice-P resden George J.
Secrets Chare X
cp Ice
i'"''
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

\ Georgia paper once asked its readers
TO namo the place where The last gun Of
no war was fired in that State.
Many replies were given, but believe
iNe Only correct answer To that question
was gwen some time later when some
"ne stated that the last shot fired I'm
'eorgia was AT Columbus. CT-.rles \ I.
i.amar. gallant Confederate. was killed
u, ana ms death was witnessed by
Mr.. Evan Howell. Of Atlanta.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26
StOnewali .Iack>on's Jim

General St0newall Jackson's old negro
servant jim In all probability. has
passed into the great beyond. But possibly
70 one knew more Of the personal habits
or our great General while on the field
than did old jim.
DE Gineral was a-prayin' all De time -
said Jim once. But Wen q git up a-heep
fr times In DO night an pray. l know
sumpin' gwine ter happen. an | goes
nn' packs his habbersack direckly. cause
Doe gH me Ak FOR hit in de mawnin'. sure "
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26
Why lie Doubted.

smith.-"Thcre is one thing about the
bible I do not believe
Green.-"What rs tbatt'
suuh.-"Why. the good book says that
Eve was made from one OF adam ribs
hut the new woman makes me think II
was back bone. ~ probate.
The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1896-07-26

''The bravest man | ever SAW in the
Yankee army" said Confederate yester-
dav. was one OF Sheridan's raiders. our
company was going across 4 broad. level