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The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-07-19

The Secretary Of War has received
several kilograms and letters from Gen.
Ord, in which he reports at length the
condition of affairs on the Rio Grande.
The Mexican government has prom.
ised to put stop 10 tho raids across the
river. No further action will be taken
by our government for the present in
the hope that the Mexican authorities
will be able to fulfill their promise, and
thus prevent any invasion of Mexican
territory by the United States forces.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-07-19

The reports OF suffering and hardship
IN the Black Hills are no more tian
was reasonably 10 be expected. Great
numbers of men have gone ont there,
lared by promises of gold based on wild
ramors and very little defEite iniol ma
lion, and they are finding to their sor-
row that it is harder to get a living in
that wilderness than 1t was at home.
Now rumor Is holding out new golden
promises in the Big Horn region,
aud there is n stampede of the fortune
hunters from Deadwood City.
The Saline County journal. [volume] (Salina, Kan.) 1871-1893, 1877-07-19

Twelve States will hold elections dur.
ing the present year, TO wit Kentucky,
August 6 Vermont, September Cali
tornia, September 5; Name, September
9, and Massachusetts, New York, Penn
sylvauia, Virginia and Wisconsin, No
vomber 6. In four Of these States, Leg
islators are to be chosen. which Will fur
nish successors TO a like nuIaber Of Uni.
ted States Senators whose terms expire
on March 4, 1879, viz Kentucky, New
York, Ohio and California.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
LOCAL MISCELLINT.

DR.. Hartley cures catarrh-53a Tenth stree
northwest.
Stoves for rent, at Buffers, corner Fiftb and X
streets northwest.
Ask for the Hebe dc la Reine clgarctts, they
are the best Of all.
Congressional Hotel On Capitol Hill for rent.
See advertisement
Chinese Lanterns, Flags and Banners at Dow
ling auction rooms at private sale.
Go TO Thomas Dowling's early this morning to
buy your decoration goods.
Decorate your houses and buy your goods at
Dowling's auction rooms.
Interest paid on deposits by J. II. Squier Il Co.
bankers, 1il6 Pennsylvania avenue.
At Lee, els Seven IN street, opposite the Patent
Office, is selling coal at slI5 and up.
Left.off clothing, watches, pistols etc., bou ght
at Hefzogs, ol5 ID street. Orders attended 10.
All kinks OF trunks made TO order, repaired and
covered at Murray's, sos Pennsylvania avenue,
Market Space.
Private Daizell, member Of tho Ohio Lcglsll.
ture. came through with the Presidential party,
and will be in the city some days.
Great reduction in the prices of Fine Boots
and Shoes, in order to make room Tor spring
goods, at II. l.. Strausbergor, 800 and 3JS Seventh
street.
The greatest effects have sometimes the small.
est cause. Life Is constantly sacrificed by neg
lcct of coughs and colds, when 25 cent bottle Of
Latest and best from Splcer's butter store,
butter, eggs, cheese, apples, &c, at greatly re-
duccd prices. Large stock from which to select
Quantities TO suit. Bottom figures. Fair deal
Ing
National Republican., 1877-03-05
JEGETINF,
PuRIFIEs, THE BLOOD, RENovATEs AND
INvIGoR ATBs THE WHOLE SYSTEM.
Its Medicinal propcrtIes are

Its Medicinal Properties are
ALTrRATIvE, TOXIC. SOLVENT AND DIURETIC.
yRGETINE Is made exclusively from the juices
OF carefully selected barks roots and herbs, and
strongly concentrated that IL will eheetuay eTAdi-
cate from the system every t.nt OF scrofula, serof
ulous Humor, Tumors, Cancers, Cancerous Hu-
NOR, Erysipeiss, Salt Rheum, syphilitle Diseases,
Cankcr, Faintness at the Stomach and all diseases
that arise from impure blood. Hscistica- Inhamna-
tory and Chronic Rhcumatism, Neuralgia, Gout,
and Spinal Complaints, can only be efectuay cured
through the blood.
For Ulcers and Eruptivc Diseases OF the skin.
Pustules, Pimplcs, Botehes, Boils, letter. Scald-
head and Ring worm, NEGETiNE has never fAic'i to
effect a permanent cure.
For Pains in the Back: Kidney Complaints,
Dropsy, Female Weakness, Lcnchorrhea, arising
from internal ulcerationS, aud uterine diseases and
General Debility, NEGErINE acts directly upon the
causes OF these complaints. Ii invigorates
engthens the whole system, upon the secre-
tive organs, alays Inflammation. cures liberation.
and regulates the bowels.
For Catarrh, dyspepsia, HNbituai Cosuveness,
Palpitstion OF the Heart, Headache Piles, Nervous
ness, and General Prostration OF the Nervous Sys-
TEN, medicine has given such perfect satisfaction
as the vEGETISE. II rurifes the blood, eleanses
all OF the organs, and possesses controlling power
over the nervous system.
The remarkable cures effected BY vEGETISE have
induced many ply sicians and apoihccaries whom
we know TO prescribe aud use IL in their fami-
llef.
In fact, vKGErISE Is the best remedy yet discov.
cred for the above diseases and Is the only reliable
BLOOD PURIFIER yet placed before the public.
pron.ra., hy
National Republican., 1877-03-05
Senatorial Pecnliarities.

Certain pecul!arites Of United States Sena-
tors are Tins sketehed: Senator Baysrd, of Della
ware. - the bes; scholar. but free from pedsntry
He is good lawyer and strong partisan. Sen
aIoT Morton. OF Indiana. is the readiest debater,
and has memory for facts, names and faces as
tenacious IS a scrap.book. Senator Ransom OF
North Carolina. makes the wlttest speech. He
is the most popular Democrat In the body. Sena-
ter Wlndom, Of Minnesota, 10 the most business
like Senator Thurman. Of Ohio, has the best.
balanced mind in the Senate. He is a iurist
legislator, politician, and man OF letters Sen
aICr Edmunds, Of Vermont, called the scalpel
Senator, makes the most causte speeches Sen.
atoT Sharon Is the wealthisst Senator. He Is
alsU the most difrdent. Senator Ingalls, of Kan
iEently associated with the ksRSds Mdgs=ilt. L.
very bright. senator Sargent, OF Cslil0rna q is
an lndetatgaGle worker. DeyOtes more hours
TO the interests OF the Pacific Coast and his con-
tttueuty than any other Senator Senator
B0oth, OF California. is the George William Our
nSmoTy. SenstOr Gordon is the soldier Scna-
tor NaEuanimous, courteous and brave hs fl.
utIyss All! respected by his colleagues. soma
ter heTpan, ot New York, Is the Catholic Scna-
tor enl one OF the strong men Of the body. Sem
t9t AicVru' u Nlssissipli, is genial and witty.
when he does speak Is listened to with more Than
usual attention. Senator Dorsey OF Arkans,1
hes the handsOmest wife OF any Senator, dIstinC,.
iioh enough for one man In beauty loving ma
LCr.
buloy Of the Rspus drs Deur 'mnLs. was
To- short time Manager Of the Coincide Fran.
Gaze. He was OHG day reproached for maxim an
sctss play the day uttsr his fathers funeral
Bul1r tuBeEuOusly replied, "Why, / gave him
part IN ! tragedy.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
LIFE IN WASHINGTON.
SKETCHES .fBOUT THE CRY nv THE
REPUBLICINs REPo sTERs.

BRoKE MS NECr..-A oolored man
named Noah Yields Nu down the stairs Of n
house On fllh 4ee, near Z, Capitol Hill, yes
tsrday anet" -, and, breaking his neck, died
Instantly rNe Coroner was notified, and will, If
neee''' -, told IN inquest this morning.
.HE CHARIOT LINE-New life and ~.
tiuty appears to have been Infused into ; his
transportation company, which is owing prob ably
to the introduction Of several enterprising busi.
ness men into the concern. The vehicp,s have
teen rented and will henee'orth run on Penn.
sylvsnia avenue from the Capitol to T. senty.sec.
ond street west. They made their .rst appear
snee last Saturday, were constap tly full and
must have returned handsome reee' pts to the com.
pany. 1t Is predicted that the will give the
railroad company lively oppcs' .tion, and make
heavy reduction In its receipts But there Is In
abundance Of room for both, 'And eompe tItion ls
bsneht TO the public.
YOUTHFUL ISTIulr. ALTON. The public
schools at Twenty .seco' Id aad I streets urts
west. have been disrv bed TO such an extent Dy
young rovdies for SON Q time that Shc prilcpset
Miss Gron, has been compelled to send for the po
lice several times. Owing to the threats OF thes,
yeung reprobates tho scholars have been att ait
to furnish the uscessary information - secur,
their arrest unit II last week, when . pupil, Al
bert Cole, q bra - soldiers orphan, reported tn,
beating he had received. As . consequence, hit
Assailant, Free Ieriek Johnson, colored hey, wa
en- Saturday med IS at the Police Court. justice
Mills has tn thanks Of the parents Of i've hun
dred ehitdI en- attending these schools for thi
mueh-nseJ ed example, and for hi. promise L
psnish q III more severely the next onenjs
brought before him.
National Republican., 1877-03-05

legitimate bus .ness, md by doing so, be giving
and recciy' q protection and give stability to the
Governn ent and people. Blnkng with per
cent, a. .sidends twice q year and accumulatlng q
surpl.as capital and reserve fund, is better
BpsINEss FeR CAPITALISTS
than farming, manufacturing, merchandise, or
anything else. The majority OF farms and build
ings do not pay over per cent. Now while the
people give tho banks exclusive privileges and q
money monopoly, We demand that stockholders
become responsible to dopostors to the amount OF
their stocks. IfCongress will enforce these views
with proper legislation, the monetary system for
the next century will be vastly improved and
illegitimato banking must cease by the VIII OF
the people. HENRY kckiNNET.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
DIED.
IIIHn unnnE n .A Al

ELLERBROOK-on the 4th Instant, At $50
o'clock. MAY, youEges daughter OF Henry and
Elizabeth ElcTbroOk, aged years.
Funeral will take place at O'Clock on Tuesday
from her parents residence, I5 street southwest.
NOONAS. S.-March 2, lS7T, at 1880 o. clock, JAMES
Ho0NAS, native of County Galway, Ireland, In
the sd year of his age.
The relatives and friends of the family are re-
spcctfuly requested to attend his funeral Monday
March b, at = O'Clock, from his late residence, Sl
Iweniy-siNth strCeth northeast.
SANGER.-On March I, 1877. at SD +. NJ, after
\ long and painful Illness, Martha W, wife OF W.
J, Sanger, U. y. N, In the sixty-Tourth year OF
hCr age.
The funeral will take place from her late resi-
dencc No. II Prospect street, Georgetown, on
Tuesday, the 9th insta' t, at o'clock !. NJ. The
friends of the family are repectrully invited TO at
tend, (Boston and Norfolk papers please copy.l
TUCKEE-On sunday morning, March 1877,
of cancer, Mrs. CELINnA ANN ~ kEH, aged 81
years, relic of the late william ". Tucker.
When lanFuor and disease invadus
THIS trCT bling house Of clay,
IT'S sweet to look beyond my phlns,
And long TO hy away.
Funeral At O'Clock y. m. on TUESDAY, the Glk
instant, from the II srnCe of her sister Mr.. Mary
G. HOwus. No, RlJ SiN III rect near street north
west. FTicnda are invited 10 attend. m5-at
WOODEY-On sunday. March tth, isT7 CAR-
OLINE, the brlnN ed wife Of Knight C.. WOOdey, In
the % year OF NCr age.
HrlatiVes aud fit NOS Of the family are invited to
atttnu the fuurrUl from So S,NiutrrnIn street
NORTHWEST, on tn, sday, March Gth, At Io'r"'k.
mi-.t
National Republican., 1877-03-05
WINE AMI CAKE

The unprecedented success OF Speer's Wine In
North and South America and Europe has gained
for II among the medical faculty Q standing repu.
tatiOn. Chemists and scientific men have visited
his cellars in New JerIey and analyzed his wine,
and pronounced II the most healthy and bene hcial
In the market The following letter was received
by Mr.. Speer from DR.. A. ID. Wilson, one OF the
Oldest and most celebrated physicians OF New
York city "l have been In the habit of using
speer's Port Grape Wine, and have found 1t an
excellent sttmachic, q gentle stimulant and
tonic. 1t is especially useful in cases Of great
nervous debility and stomach weakness
The disposition Of unprincipled dealers to adul.
terate wines has compelled Mr.. Speer to bsttie
oil his productions and place his signature over
the cork, so as to insure 10 the public Its purity
1t is being used by the most fashionable tamilisi
to hand around with cake at evening entertain
menis.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
DRUPOSALS FOR MARKING AND
RATING STAMPS.
PosI.oyrIcE DrrAnrgEsI.

POSTOFr1CE DErAHTNENr.
wAsHIS6ToS, February II, 1sTT.
Sealed Proposals will be received at this De-
partment until the l7th day OF March next, at Il
O'Clock noon: for furnishing for the use Of tho
IRON the lst OF April next, Marking and Rating
stamps OF the following descriptions, namely;
CLASS NO. !.
combined. The stamp TO 10 Se about % one in inch, and
the cancel one alt Inch In diameter, with tho
name OF the once and state. with type for months
ent thumbserev for the same, and with handles
ofmahogany. walnut, or other heavy wood
will tate the charge Ia when fi,ted ior and Accom-.
Also the charge Tor separate nsure; and months.
Also, Octagon Marking Stamps, without the
cancel. but SIMILAR In ali other respects to tho
circular stamp above described, and with type for
wear, months, and days Of the same material, in
CLASS MOI.
Circular Marking Stamps OF steel. without tho
CreSiir oS stamp. and ~ ass Ishs sype iof montSs IN
blocks and single figures for days all Of the samo
length as the steel tyPe, but Of type metal;
Also. Rating and other miscellaneous StampA.
OF steel or iron, containing such words "Adyer-
tised,- "Missent,' Returned for better direc-
exceeding IN length the sentence .Retnrned for
required.
but one Of . kind Is required.
Also, Cancels Of Hard Wood. hslfinch diam
Cancels suitable for cancelling stamps on pack
ages.
Stamps will be ordered for the different classes
OF Offices, according to present or future regula-
tions and necessities OF the Department, or tho
Postmaster General may at any time cease to
order any Of them in his discretion.
Models Of stamps complete. OF the bidders own
manufacture, must accompany the proposals.
Each proposal must be accompanied BY tho
guarantee oi two sufticient gpArsntors, that tho
bidder will enter into contract within ten days
after his bid is accepted. TO furnish the articles
specified in his accepted bid, and . ecrtihcatc
from postmaster that such xuarantors arc re-
liable persons.
Tne accepted bidder will be required, within
ten days after his bid is accepted, to enter into
contract, with sureties to be approved by tho
Postmaster General. to supply the articles tho
proposal for which is accepted, In which contract
Il shall be provided that in case OF failure to sup
ply the articles any Of them, according to tho
contract the contractor and his sureties shall b
liable for the forfeiture specified in such contract
as liquidaied damages, 10 be sued for In the namo
Of the United States.
The stsmps must be delivered at the Blank
Agency Of the Post ONCE Department, at the ex-
pense OF the contractor.
Proposals should be indorsed on the outside Of
the envelope: Proposals for once Marking
Stamps" :" and addresse to the First Assistant
Postmaster General, Washington, u. q.
JAMES n. TYNER,
Feb. II Postmaster General.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
THE OTD H.INKING SYSTEM.
The Security of tho Depositor-He Should bc
Protected from Licensed SwindlinE.

To the Editor Of the National Republican,:
| understand that formerly importers dc
posted with the banks paper currency, and as
their bills became due In Europe, drew on the
banks for specie Perhaps this was amcablc
arrangement, the bank to have the beneht Of the
deposits and the importer the benefit Of the spe-
Gle. This practice often took the banks by sur.
prise, and when thoy were unpreparcI, curtailed
their discounts, and sometimes brought on sus pen
sion. Bank notes would then 20 down ten to
twenty per cent. and bring prostrdti0n upon
the country. know OF no law compelling banks
to do that kind Of gambling and 1t should be
stopped to protect the business interests of the
country. While the people are willing to protect
the banks SO far as can be done justly, they ex-
pect to be protected to the same degree. II de.
posted tl, 900 with bank, could draw out cur.
rency to that amount by my checks. did not
see that an importer was any better than /. II
we are to have permanent specie paying banks
BUSINESS MUST BR DONE soUARELr.
These remarks only apply in case the banks re-
deem their own paper In specie. II the Govern
ment rcdeems II the case 10 altered.
Again-Under tho old system Of banking tho
banks required endorsers when they loaned
money upon interest, and gave no interest or Sc.
enOuSh for deposItors to get no interest, without
standing chance to loose their money, as thou
sands OF widows and orphans can testify in this
amend the National BANKING Act o. to remedy
the evils here set forth In the old system, and
Ihss deiraudlng depositors looks like licensed
swindie. The Government Is bound to protect its
subjects, and the time will soon come that tho
people viii demand H. This Is the reason why
the people withdraw their deposits every time
there is panic and make tho panic worse than 1t
9th crwise would he IL the stockholders were per-
sOnally responsible to the
AMOUNT OF THEIR STOCK,
and the names Of the stockholders, and amount
of stock each holds, were published every three
months. Then tho people could see their security,
and II the stockholders were men OF integrity
and property and business capacity, no money
would be Withdrawn for want OF confidence. This
would stop panic, and 1t could not run from
city TO city and village to village. Farther than
| that, banks could strengthen themselves at surh
| times 10y Offering legal interest to all depOsitOrs
| OF six months or one year, and obtain money
sufficient to continue discounts for all strictly
National Republican., 1877-03-05
FALSE IMPREssION,

citizens, who are not practical or experienced,
that dyspepsia cannot invariably be cured, but
cure Flower has never, TO our knowledge failed to
dyspepsia and liver complaint IN all Its forms, such
as sour stomach, costiyencss, sick headache, pal
$1,000 dozen bottles sold last year, not n single
failure was reported, but Thousands of compli-
mentary letters received from druggists OF won.
dcrful cures. Three doses will relieve any case.
Try 1t. Sample bottles 10 cents. Regular size 10
cents For sale by y. Stott * Co, Wholesale
agents.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
IfuII. DOZEN I

Porter House steak. 2oc; Srloln steak, lsc;
Round steak, l5c, or two pounds for 25c; best
butter Soc, or three pounds for 500 Bray n
Co., Mt. Vernon Place Market, corner Min 4.
and X streets N. W.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
BRADY's,

The historical portraits of distinguished repre-
sentative men, lately on exhibition at the Cen
tennial Exhibition at Philadelphia, are now
ready for the inspection OF the public at "Bradys
National Gallery" 625 Pennsylvania avenue
TINS collection embraces the eminent men OF
America. In addition TO the medals received in
New York for many years, and in London In 1857,
is awarded The Highest atrdrd medal at the Cen.
tennial Exposition In Philadelphia, 1870.
National Republican., 1877-03-05

At the annual meeting of the Anslostgr
Boat rCiub, held SATURDAY night, the fDllow.rg
ctiecrs were chosen Tor the ensuing year PresL
dent, L. II. Stevens Vice President Col T. Lu
bsy; Corresponding and Financial Secretary nr
J. Stanley Jones; Recording Secretary, Charles
L. Surdette, Captain, q. ID. Hall; First Lieutcn.
ant, Theodore Mosher, Jr.; Second Lieutenant
Prank Whltlat' Treasurer, Howard q. Nyman;
Tiuanco Commit {, John W. CJFsOn, q A. Me
IIhCHBy. ". y. roach; Committee uH Member.
sbip, We. A. NJ k0sney John q. Blair, Randall
uSaErr
National Republican., 1877-03-05
QuIRR's IRISH TEA.

This popular remedy for dyspepsia, bilious
ness, sick headache, sour stomach, vertigo, con-
stipntion and all diseases arising from disordcred
stomach or liver, is sold by all druggists. IS
cents per package-making quart Of medicine
National Republican., 1877-03-05
wILBoR's CoMpouKp OF PURE Cop LIVER OIL
AND LMK.

The advantage OF this compound over the plain
OIL is that the nRuseatIng taste Of the Oil Is en-
tirely removed, and the whole rendered entirely
palatable The offensive taste Of tho OH has
In this form the trouble is entirely obviated. A
host Of certificates might be given here TO testify
Liver Oil and Lime" But the fact that 1t is
regularly prescribed by tho medical faculty is
sufficient For sale by A. b. Wilbor, Chemist,
Boston, and by all druggists.
National Republican., 1877-03-05

The "Eyangeline" combination has been
performing to large houses in Providence, X. 1.
Miss wethersby continues the bright particular
STAR OF the organiEation.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
TEETH RUINED BY NEGLECT

cannot be restored. Young people remember
this Use daily Thurston's Tory Pearl Tooth
Powder. 1t win preserve your eeth from decay,
and keep them sound, clean and white through
life rs and 80 cents per bottle. Sold by all drug
Gists.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
THE LATEST HOTEL REDUCTION.

Lcland's Sturtevant House. Twentyeighth and
duced TO 80 per day, .oO rooms reduced to $3.50
per day. with board. Room without board Al
per day and upward. Elevator and all modern
improvements. Convenient to all places Of In
tcrest to the visitor Street cars pass the Sturte
want for Central Park, depots, and all parts OF the
city,
National Republican., 1877-03-05
CITY ITEMS.
ASTHMA.

Thousands Of the worst cases of Asthma have
been relieved by using JONAS WHITCoNB's
REMEDY. In no case OF purely aSthmatic char
acter ha it failed 10 give relief
National Republican., 1877-03-05

"Governor Hayes" the monster OK, was
slaughtered Saturday, and its immense quarters
will be on exhibition at Nonck's stalls, in the
Centre Market, to-day. Many persons have
already ordered roasts and slices of from the
Governor" Wlllard's Hotel has taken four
hundred pounds for Inauguration Day.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
REAL EsTArF SALE.

b. II. Warner, Real Estate Broker and Auc-
toneer, sold at auction. Saturday after loon, for
J. q. kimball. Trustee, lot so squares, 3si on
Vermont avenue, between T and stree north.
west, improved by an unfinished brick house, to
i. q. Weaver. EsQ., at q. .l2j.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
JuDIcTous ECONOMY

is now absolutely necessary. Throw not aside
your soilcd gloves, but renovato them with
Jouven's Inodorous Kid Glove Cleaner. 1t will
cleanse them thoroughly easily and quickly.
Sold at drug and fancy stores. % cents per
bottle,
National Republican., 1877-03-05
EVERY PERSONS HAIR

needs occasionally some oleagenous application
to prevent its becoming dry and harsh. Thomp-
sons Pomade Optime is specially suitable; It
keeps the hair soft and glossy, and imparts to 1t
strength and vitality. % and 90 cents per bottle.
Sold by all druggists,
National Republican., 1877-03-05
WALL PApERs-PIA1y AND DECOR ArIvR

WALL PAPERs-FLA1N AND DECORATIVE.
To make room for spring stock, will sell al cost
for the next 30 days. Parties rehtting can have
Of the finest and largest nssortments to select
from, and save 30 per cent. by buying OF Tub
man, All Ninth street. northwest. next door to
Lincoln Hall.
National Republican., 1877-03-05

Mile. Sarah Bernhard has been asked By
the cure OF her parish in PARIS TO carve for the
church statue OF Its patron ST. Francis dc Sales,
and has consented to do so.
National Republican., 1877-03-05
CRY RRETTTIES.

HMac," of the Ddnbvry Ncp', will lecture
Lincoln Hail, this evening.
The Columbu. Cadets yesterday morning
attended service at the Metropolitan NJ. Z.
Church, and wcro assigned to pews set apart for
the Ohio delegation.
French biliardist, will give an exhibition Of his
skill at and p. to day, at Geary's saloon, on
Sixth street, near Z, northwest.
Two amateur pedestrians, Frank L. Yates
and Edward r. Stone, have arranged for walk
ing match, from the west gate Of the Capitol
grounds. on Pennsylvania avenue, to Georgctown
and back. They will start at o'clock this alter
noon.
The comrades attention Is illed TO the notice
OF the Grand Army Of the Republic in another col.
ump. The Department will leave the Hail at
eocloek sharp. All comrades must be at the
headquarters BY 8 O'Clock 10 receive the delega-
tion from Baltimore.