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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-31
Can YOU READ 1T?
II So, Is He IA Good Man or a Bad Man?
Take Your Choice

II SO, Is He Good Man or a Bad Man?
Take Your Choice.
Hon. ID. ID. Hare while leafing
through an old scrap-boOk, the other
day, came across a short clipping that
he had pasted in the book over quar-
ter OF a century ago. The wording of
the article is ingeniously unique, and
the reader must punctuate it to suit
his own version. The clipping is
headed, us this good or bad man?
1t all depends upon the punctuation, :"
and is as follows:
He is an old experienced man in vice
and wickedness he is never found op-
posing the works of iniquity he takes
delight in the downfall of his neigh
bors he never ejoices in the prosperity
Of his fellow creatures he is always
ready to assist in destroying the peace
of society he takes no pleasure in serv-
ing theLord he is uncommonlydiligen
in sowing discord among brethren
he takes no pride in laboring to pro-
mote the cause of Christianity he has
not been negligent in endeavoring to
stigmatize all public teachers he make
no exertion to subdue his evil passions
he tries hard to build up satan's king
dom he lends no aid to the support of
the gospel among the heather he con-
tributes largely to the evil adversary
he pays no attention to good advice he
gives great heed to the devil he will
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HYatch Night Services.

Following the usual custom OF the
NJ. Z. church, watch night services
will be held in st. Paul's NJ. E. church
on Thursday, December 31st, com
mencing at 10p. III. Some readings
and recitations. are expected, together
with two or three addresses and
plenty of good, spiritual singing and
prayers. Near midnight a solemn
consecration meeting will be held.
Al are invited.
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On Friday afternoon, Janua,v
at : o'clock, a.religious meeting
s,l oe held i! il =. Sl.ttqrgiss' Il Hall, Oallla
me meeting will be conducted
Mr' Frank Draper, of Ohio. All
cordially invited to attend the m
tlhg and al will receive a hearty d
come Some good singing wilv
rendered * The subject choseda .
fhlS 5ln, meeting is "Flo Kingdo}a,
'9oa." ), '! During Mr Diapers stsv
o. Lllls community he win be the gu,
of t Mr. and Mrs. Henry Weber, s.
to"h. The meeting will be free,S
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jailed.

gIfuesday Of this week q warrant loF
lie arrest of Bob Male, a notorious Y
residing at Deer Park, was
,,l,.eed in the hands Of Sheriff Brown
fars execution. The warrant ehargeqs
Male With assaulting an officer taad
also with breaking in the door OF ealss VI
tice Wheeler's Office at Deer fagk;
Male was brought to Oakland aha
placed in jail. Yesterday morning Fs
was taken before Justice McRobie1fosF z
8 hearing. While in the ]lsalsss I
court he. became very abusive rs
ras again remanded TO jail and VIZ
sgiven a hearing tomorrow
'Reddya Clary, of BloomlngtoI
,seb,9ught to Oakland YESTERDAY
slaced in Jail chnnrosae
~; rxr;fn uhniC
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Will Entertain the Electors.

Governor Lownaes will entertqr
luncheon at the Executive Mars
on January II, the eight membe s.
the Maryland electoral college. 4
will receive formal invitations to /
function in afew days. The gatl
ing al, Annapolis on that day will
badly be one of the most notable
its kind in the history of the Stat
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1896-12-31

We take.this Opportunity of thank
ing the kind friends and members Of
the church at Blaine and Kitsmillers
vile, who so kindly remembered us
before and ON Christmas eve, with 6
generous donation of the good things
Of this life. We pray that God vii
abundantly bless them for 50 kindl!
remembering US.
Mrs. MARY E. BLACKBURN.
Blaine, W. Va Dec. %, 1896.
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vaiuable Discovery

Black oxide Of manganese has
discovered by Theodore Mile
Frostburg, on the property o
Borden Mining company, five
northeast of .Frostburg. Frol'
quantity foand' there are va;
evidence ora large body of the
..eral present. Mr. Miller mad
discovery last August, but d;t
make it public till recently. q.
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Married.

As-DETRICK.-At the home
Of the Officiating ministernear Aeci-
dent, on December 23d, by Rev. Jas
W. Bteghley, Mr. Ephraiim Thomas
and Miss Minnie Detfick, both ,.of
Garrett county. .. 15i.
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LOCAL AND OTHERWISE.
''ei"ehts and Events at Home and Nearby
Personal Mention, Etc.

'nci"ehts and Events at Home and Nearb
Personal Mention. Etc.
New leayes are ready for turning
Have you formed any resolution 60,
the new year;
School Board meeting Monday and
Tuesday next.
The Court ofAppeals will meet TN
uary and file opinions.
Misses Annie and Kate spedd4n are
at home for the holidays.
The Old year will breath her iast
fhis evening at midnight. -
1if' Sam Jones, of'Swanton, was An
Oakland visitor on Tuesday. y
Something that will,be out Of styIsI
next Year Almanaes of 1896.
me first first county. to complete the |
new assessment is Washington.
2 mr. VIM. w Sweet, ofSSwanton Voc +
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Notice.

On January 1st, 1897, the firm of d.
Z. Offutt s. Son will be changed to
that of ID. E.. Offutt 4, Sons by tax
ing into the firm Mr. Charles Ellwood
,Offutt.
Il Thanking our friends and the pub
lie GENERALLY for their very liberal
patronage heretofore, we hope to
merit continunce of the same.
All parties having unsettled ac-
counts with the old firm will please
call and settle same by cash or note.
ct. d. L. OFFUTT g. Son.
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Spinsters' Ball.

Tuesday evening of this week
young ladies of Oakland gave
last leap year ball to the young g
tlemen. Sixteen couples were pl
ent. Music was furnished by \
Rasehe's orchestra. At midnigft
light luncheon was served am
two o'clock the ball was brought |
termination.
Monday night of next week
young gentlemen will give a ball
honor of the young ladies.
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B. so. Employos Must Pay.

The Baltimore and Ohio road has
suspended a number of men On the
Wheeling division because tkaey are IN |
debt and owe, bills to e ah' meg.
chants. sThey will bed ~tO !
receipt 'thaF an TFt6Te. tglaeken 4
been fled against theih man, 1,o
settled Honesty is the best pdWhel
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lit the action Of the gran

81 Clary, three or four years ago}2
..gas in jail on the same charge. His
Iorother-in-law, Lawrence Garvey,
shot Cleary at that time for beating
his wife and was semitic the peniten-
tiary.
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Week of PRAYER in Oakland.

The annual Week of Prayer, obser-
l-ed throughout the United States in
loncert. is an excellent series OF sefVl-
les. 1t has been arranged by the
ministers of the Protestant denoml-
Estions to unite in observing this
Ieek, January 4th to 9th inclusive,
&oing from church to church. The
Eaders and subjects for each evening
re as below indicated. The hymn
poks that will be used are those in
be at the church where the service
being held at the time. Let all
+, Uhristians unite and take a hearty
Interest in these services.
4 Monday night, Garrett Memorial
1 urch, Rev. S. X. Arbuthnot, leader
i biect, Humiliation and Thanks
ling"
!, ETuesday night, Garrett Memoria
.Tu uurch, DR.. IS. Ison, leader. Subject
he Church Universal.
20 Wednesday night, Lutheran church
N ", S. N. Engle, leader. Subject
rations and their Rulers"
2aJy huraJ.ex, night, Lutheran church
= , w -fNAvshaw, leader. Subjecj
1lssions.'
.ofsf 1 Methodist churcf
-.->es.sS -eubiec-
..--4e.,,cs csrT-'-rrr7
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Sunday services January 3d q A
a. IN. and 7 p. III. in the chapel. * \
WIN. BRAYsHAw, Rector.
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Call for Your Letters.

Mr.. John f. Carter, Mrs. Anna
Smith, Mrs. Rena McLucas.
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keligious Service.

Inc IN Auxiliary reception will m,
a. sne kectory Thursday at 7.3O D.
= !, : 30 watch-night service VIM
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b.. .Il-day Meeting at St paui's Church.
Z bext Sunday, January 3, 1897, Miss
Anie Smith, the celebrated railroad
U angelist, will conduct an "All-day
Y Feting' in ST. Pauls NJ. Il. church.
umbers from the surrounding coun-
& " are expected, and this is an invi-
stion to all who viii 10 come. Per-
ns from abroad can bring their
ncheonS and they Will find Il warm
pmfortable place in the lecture room
i the church where they can eat
heir food. The following program
has been arranged for The day, which,
lowever, may be slightly modified.
E 9-10.30 a. m, prayer, and praise
+ meeting.
i Ell 10.30-12 NJ, regular service; sermon.
,12-1 p. m, general class meeting.
@ 1-2.15 p. IN, parents and teachers
meeting.
81 215-3.15 p. m, Sunday school.
I Y 3.15-4 p. H., general benefactors
and W. C. 7. U. meeting.
4-5 p. IN, Junior Epworth League
hour.
5-6 p. M, Senior Epworth League
hour.
6-715 p. H., prayer and praise
meeting
7.15-8.15 p, m, regular Sunday
evening service.
S.15-9 p. NJ, revival services.
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PACIFIC ROAD BILL.
Consideration Promised for 1t at This
Session.

Consideration of the bill for settling the
government debts of the Pacific railroads
at this session by the House seems TO be
assured. AT meeting of the House COM
mittee held today Chairman Powers an
nounced that Speaker Reed had promised
that the bill should be brought up in the
House within two weeks and that all the
time necessary for its consideration would
be given.
An important amendment to the hill,
proposed by Mr.. Hepburn of Iowa. was
adopted by the committee. 1t follows:
And that said companies herenbefore
mentioned, their successors, leSsees and
assigns, shall cooperate in making track
connections with all railroads of ether
companies now or hereafter built to points
of junction with their roads, and shall
share equally with companies owning such
roads in the cost thereof, and at any point
where two or more railroads shall connect
with their roads, or either of them, they
and their Successors, lessees and assigns
shall afford to all such connecting roads
equal times, terms, rates and facilities
for the interchange of traffic both paS-
senger and freight between such connect
ing roads and their respective roads and
every part thereof. And any contract ar
rangement or device by sale lease, con-
solidation, through car service, or other
wise, intended for or resulting in any
preference or advantage whatsoever 10
any such railroad, so connecting at any
such common point, or which shall subject
any such railroad connecting at any
common point, to any prejudice or disad-
vantage whatsoever, is hereby declared to
be unlawful
1t was also decided to report to the House
the resolution introduced by Mr. bingham
of Pennsylvania, calling on the Attorney
General for information upon the proposed
reorganization of the Northern Pacific
the subcommittee of the Senate commit
tee on judiciary appointed to consider the
bills for the reorganization of the Northern
Pacific and the Atlantic and Pacific rail-
roads under foreclosure held a Joint meet
ing today to listen to arguments in behalf
OF the bills. Attorney A. ". Britton of this
city appeared for the A -l4ntic and Pacific
and Mr.. Moncowics of New York for the
Northern Pacific. They directed their at
tention especially to the question of the
privileges to be extended to purchasers in
connection with the stock and bonds of the
roads.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
SILNER IN GEORGIA,
EX-Speaker Crisp Thinks There VIII
BE Solid Delegation.

EX-Speaker Crisp says that the popular
sentiment in Georgia is evidently stronger
in favor silver. Il do not know" he said
today, that any converts were made one
way or the other by the joint debate be-
tween Secretary Smith and myself The
meetings were very largely attended, and
much enthusiasm was shown on both
sides. 1t was incident that the silver SEN
timent predominated. 1 do not think there
can be any doubt how the state stands
The gold men seem to realize that the pop
ular sentiment is in favor of silver L See
that Secretary Smith claims but eight dele
gates to the national convention of the
twenty-six. They will have probably two
delegates, and not more than four at the
utmost, If the unit rule is not adopted Nv
own opinion is that the unit rule will pre-
vail, and it does not matter much whether
it does or not, as far as the result is con-
cerEed. 1t is proper, however, that the
sentiment of the state, as whole should
be represented at the national convention,
since the state votes a whole on the
election of the President There is no
proper claim for minority representation.
/ think there will be a solid delegation
from Georgia for silver
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Chiffon of Texas, ruled that the unfinished
business had the r.5ht of way as against
the bond resolution.
Mr. German interDosed with an earnest
suggestion that the courtesies of the SEN
ate were never permitted 'un.ess by unani-
nous consent agreement to be thus set
aside.
Mr. Cockrell asserted that it was the
duty Of the chair to lay the bond resolu-
ton before the Senate in accordance with
the unanimous consent.
The Bond Resolution Up.
At 2:35 the PETER resolution for an in
vestigation of tie boz sales was laid be-
fore the Senate.
After it was taken up Mr. Allison moved
to lay it aside for the Indian appropriation
bill. Them followed a discussion as to
what should be considered
1t was finally determined to consider the
bond resolution, and Mr.. Hill (N W took
the floor to oppose the resolution.
Mr.. Hills Opposition.
Mr.. Hill said this was a populist resoul-
ton and one had better right to con-
troll it than Mr.. PETER. 1t was populistic
and hostile to the issue of all bonds MIR
Hill declared that the investigation was
proposed without any charges or grounds
fer imputing wrong doing.
Mr.. PETER wanted the bond investigation
because he thought there was a popular
curiosity about the bond issues.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
THE SCHOONER TODD.
correspondence Going Between
This Government and Spain.

correspondence Going ON Between
This Government and Spain.
The United States and Spain are in CORE
spondenGe in regard to the case of the
American schooner William Todd, which
was recently fired =. upon by a Spanish
gurboat off the Isle of Pines, near Cuba,
While on her way from Mobile to Kingston,
Jamaica. So far the correspondence has
progressed along pacific lines pending an
agreement as to the main facts in the case.
The principal point involved is as to the
justification of the action of the Spanish
commander.
1t appears that the Todd, in making her
cruise from Mobile to Kingston, found it
necessary to make long tacks, in one Of
which, it is said, she approached within six
miles of the Isle of Pines. Thinking the
vessel was flibustering expedition, a
Spanish gunboat started after her and fired
solid shot across her bows, causing her to
heaVe to. The commander Of the Spanish
nan-ot-war then boarded the Todd, ex-
amlned her papers and searched her, and
nnding nothing suspicious, allowed her to
continue her journey without further de-
lay. NO damage whatever was done.
In this case it Is said that Secretary Oh
ney is following the line adopted in the
Alllanca affair. that being on a national
commercial highway, with no intent to Of
fend against Spanish laws, the detention
and Sc 1rch of the vessel was not justifiable.
In the event that it is proved that the
seizure did not occur within the jurisd!c-
tional waters. and that the suspicion was
unfounded, 1t Is probable that the Spanish
government will disavow the action of the
naval commander and subject him to disc-
pline.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
CAPITOL TOPICS.
To Accept Decorations.

The House committee on foreign affairs
today decided to report resolutions author
izing the acceptaI ce of the following dec
crations: Rear Admiral Geo. Brown, U.S.N.,
Ensign G. P. Blow, Lieut.. G. S. Dyer. Capt
G. c. Remey, Medical Inspector G. w.
Woods, to accept the royal order of Kala-
kaua from the Queen of the Hawaiian
Islands; Prof. Simon Newcomb and Asaph
Hall, decorations from the republic of
France for services to the Academy of
Science; Rear Admiral Kirkland a gold
box from the Emperor of Germany; Lieut.
w. NJ. Little, a cross of the Order of Isa-
leila the Catholic from the King of Spain
fer services in connection with the Column
bian exposition.
A COnfirma ton.
The Senate has confirmed the nomina-
ton of Charles f. McChesney of Harting-
ton, Neb., to be agent for the Indians of
the Rosebud agency, in South Dakota.
Ribbons With Medals.
The Senate yesterday passed a joint reso-
luton authorizing the Secretary of War
20 issue to ary rerson to whom a medal
of honor has been awarded by the Joint
resolutions of 1852 and 1868. a rosette or
knot to be worn in lieu of the medal and
ribbon to be worn with the medal-to be
of a pattern prescribed by the President of
the United States
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

The President has awarded a medal of
honor to Gen. Absalom Baird, retired. for
merly Inspector general of the army, for
gallantry in action at Jonesboro', Ca, Sep
tember 1, 1864 in voluntarily leading de-
tached brigade In an assault upon the
enemys works. Gen. Baird was a briga-
dier general CT volunteers at the time.
Medals have also been awarded to Jacob
T. Raub, late assistant surgeon, 21Oth
Penns ylvania volunteers, for valuable and
heroic services at the battle Of Hatcher's
Run, Va, in February, 1866, and to Allen
Thompson and James Thompson, both of
Cheyenne, Wyo., late privates, Company
New York heavy artillery. for special gal
lanuy in action in April, 1865.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16

Lieut.. c. H. Lyman of the Montgomery is
in the city.
Mr. Josephus Daniels, formerly chief clerk
of the Interior Department, and family are
visiting at Capt. J. S. Tomlinson's, 1898 18th
street. Mr.. Daniels resigned his position a
year ago to become editor of the News and
Observer, the only morning paper published
in Raleigh, N. c.
Col. Henry w. Closson, fourth artillery,
has been granted one months leave of alb
sence, to take effect about the 1st of May
Major j. B. Keefer retired; Lieut.. s. r. H.
Tompkdns, seventh cavalry, and Lieut. F. B.
Shaw were registered at the War Depart
ment today.
Col. Daingerfield Parker, eighteenth in
fantry, Is in the city, awaiting retirement.
He is at the Ebbitt House.
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THE GRANT STATUE.
United States Troops to Participate
in Presentation Pnrude

Under instructions from The War Depart
ment, Gen. Ruger, commanding the depart
ment of the east, has ordered troops in
the vicinity of New York to take part in
the parade on the 18th instant III Brooklyn,
on the occasion OF the presentation to that
city hS the Union League Club of a colossal
bronze equestrian statue of Gen. u. S.
Grant, follows:
Ine band. light battery and two batteries
OF the first artillery, from Fort Hamilton
two batteries of the first artillery from Fort
Wddsworth; one battery of the second ar
ttllery from Fort Schuyler; two batteries
Oh the trst artillery from David's Island
and two companies of the thirteenth in
fantry, with the Governors Island Band.
from FOrt Columbus.
Maj. William l.. Haskin. first artillery.
VIII command the artillery battalion, and
the senior infantry captain present the in
fantFy battalion. Lieut.. Col. NJ. p. Miller,
hrSt artillery, will command the whole.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
West Point Cadets Appointed.

Cadet appointments to the United States
Military Academy have been issued to
Gordon A. Dennis. Shreveport, La; Wal
bridge II. Powell, Rclla, Mo-; Allen NJ
1onge (alternate), Usage City, Mo-; Daniel
Bond. jr.. Brownsville Tenn. Edward j.
Hardy, De Sofa, Mo-, and Edward n. Ra-
leigh of New York city,
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1896-04-16
ARMY REORGANIZATION,
Favorable Report on the Hawley Bill
Increasing the Force.

The Senate committee On military af-
fairs today agreed to report favorably Sen
ator Hawlay's bill for !he reorganiza ton
of the army. The bill increases the force
to 10000 enlisted men, to be composed of
ten regiments Of cavalry, seven of artil-
lery and twenty-five of infantry. The bill
as il will be reported will also provide for
the continuance of the battalion of engi-
neers as provided for by the existing law
This provision was omitted in the original
draft of the bill, but was inserted in com
mttee
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Protection Asked for Tobacco.

Representative Clardy of Kentucky today
appeared before the House subcommittee
on reciprocity. He spoke principally in re-
gard to the tobacco interests, saying that
several countries. notably Spain, Italy and
France, by government control, discriminate
ed against cur tobacco. He asked that
some way be provided by which our to-
bacco trade may he extended.