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The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22
PLATFORM OF PRINCIPLES
Of the National s:rcenback- LabO
Party, Adopted ~ Dcs MOkmes. 1881

Party, Adopted ~ Dcs MOimes, 1852.
|. That we reaffirm the principles OF our
party rs declared at orr convention in 1881.
2. We are opposed to the monopoly Of money
through the notwithstanding system, and favor
the General Government issuing all currency.
making it full legal tender, and keeping its
volume uniform with the requirements Of in
creasing business and population.
j. We are opposed to all refunding Of the
Understanding national debt, which places il
beyond the power of the Government to pay at
will and We demand that said debt be paid AZ
rapidly "a possible.
1. We favor the unlnSitcd coinage Of gold
and silver on equal terms.
8. We are opposed to the present system Of
allowing railroad and telegraph monopolie, to
determine the rates for transporting persons or
property over railroads. or for the use Of tele.
graphs, aud hold that all corporations created
by law should be governed by law in the inter-
est OF the people, aud We regard the Iowa Rail-
road Commission wIllful aud intentional
hindrance TO that end.
q. We are opposed to the monopoly OF land,
and demand that all public lands, including
those forfeited by compliance with law,
slsll be held for actual settlers.
Z We hold that the representatives Of labor
have the right to combine to protect all their
constitutional rights, and that they should DO
protected by law in the exercise oil. that right.
3. That our patent laws for the granting
patents should be so amended as to prevent
courts from assessing damages against limo
cent purchasers, who in open market purchase
any patent article which may be an infringe
nicnt on any other patent.
g. We are opposed to all monopolies and arc
i'll favor of equal rights, equal burdens, equal
taxation, aud equal benefits for ali, with spe-
clal privileges for none, and we hold that is the
best government wherein an injury to one il
the concern Of all"
IN "
the interest Of American labor, and not in the
interest Of rich corporations and monopolies.
il. We urge upon all anti-monopolists Of this
State to consider the utter hopelessness Of OBJ
tanning the relief by them demanded at tho
hands Of either Of the old parties, and request
them to unite with liz to assist in gaining these
ends, and We pledge them to make that ques-
ton one OF great prominence, and that our
candidates shall earnestly labor to secure this
desired reform.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22
THE IRON HORSE.
A Resume Of tho Railway COnstrssc.
slOm ~ lSS1.
[From the Railway Age.l

A Resume Of the Railway COnstrnc.
slOM ~ 1SSj.
[From the Railway Age.l
Early in the beginning Of the present year
the impression began to prevail that the con-
struction of new railways in this country had
for time practically ceased. the result, it was
believed, OF natural revision from the furore
for extensions which had characterized 1881.
That year, il will be remembered, was noted for
the construction OF . far-greatcr railway mile
age than any previous year in the history OF the
country, aggregating between 5000 and 10000
miles. This seemed to be adding to our railway
system at an excessive and unwarrantable rate,
and it was assumed that . marked decrease
would ensne. Thus far, however, this year,
these predictions have not been justified, but,
on the contrary, strange to saw. the
mileage Of new roads already completed il far
greater than during the same period for any
previous year, and considerably more than
twice as great o. that for the first five months
OF 1881 even. To show these remarkable facts
We have taken pains to obtain information az
nearly complete - possible Of the progress Of
ck.laying on each road in the country, from
which We have made summary by States, and
present in the following table statement, so
lar 90 W. have il, OF the miles OF track laid in
the United States during the five months from
Jan. to June !, 1882, giving also the number
Of lines concerned:
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22

II have sold my stock in the bank OF the
United States, lest II might be supposed that
my action IN tho House might be influenced by
the ownership Of bank property"
IL this illustrious example OF the old-time
conception Of public virtue and honor likely to
be initiated In Government where the citizen
b lost sight OF. and . favored GLASS; invested
with special privileges and perpetual franchises,
control the avenues to wealth aud sway tho
councils OF the state?
The Roman maxim, Never despair Of the
republic" ID an inspiring sentiment now as Of
old, but no friend Of our free institutions can
fail to apprehend that unless the American
people, terminated by the spirit OF their faith.
ers. shall compel . re urn to the old path Of
safety, where the common and equal rights OF
tho citizen rose superior to the demands OF
wealth, in rpite Of the nniverealty Of intelli-
gence, the just, plain and frugal government
which excites the admiration OF the world will
steadily, rs power shall move from the many
to tho few. fall into decay. and q splendid gov
eminent supported by powerful monopolies
and arlstocratical establishments" will take its
place. splendid government, an impoyer-
ikhel pcOpe
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22
a LESSON RHined.

In 1877 Bishop Bowhiar vent to Boise
City, Idaho, to hold conference. one
Sunday afternoon he got the Sabbath
schools together and had n splendid
time talking to the childref..
He was an admirable teacher, and -c'n'
had nil the little ones answering ancs-
tons. He tried to explain the operations
of the mind through the brain, but, find
ing it difficult to make them understand
he put his forefnger on the top ef his
head, saying, "What is there ?
After a moments dead silence Il little
hoy screamed ont, Noth;n' +
f'hc lesson in mental philosophy came
TO an end for that time but nobody en-
joyed telling the story better than the
Bishop himself.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22
LIVE STOCK CENSUS.

b. recent bulletin OF the census Office at
Washington, the statistics Of live stock in each
OF the States and Territories show that there
were on farms in the Unitel States, June /.
$780, 1851, 1881 horses, 1912, 1872 mules. 993 $40
oxen, II, 443. 500 mitch cows %, 4ss. $50 other
cattle, s5,l9l. l56 sheep and 47,6s3,95l swine
The figures Of Illinois and adjacent States are
az follows
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22

for furnishing money to the Govern
ment to put down the rebellion" God
save US forever hereafter from such
patriots as these banks and bankers who,
in the darkest hour of the nations
agony, conceived an alchemy tc turn
the life's blood Of brave soldiers into
gold for themselves.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22

The increase In tho area OF oats liz nearly
universal, and amounts to an average Of per
cent The average of condition 10 1Ol. Tho
harvest promises TO lie very large
There is an increase Of per cent. in the area
Of barley. Average condition, 80.
The condition OF clover and spring pasture
has improved, and ranges very high in the
South aud fair to good III other sections.
The Iowa plain dealer. [volume] (New Oregon, Howard County, Iowa) 1867-1895, 1882-06-22
Snake Poison.

The venom Of serpents is said not to
differ chemically from human saliva,
however powerful are its effects. Am
monia, long thought to he its antidotc,
does not render it innocnous. The
poison when mixed with ammonia kills
precisely rs though it was pure, and
good old rum still holds its grip as the
only thing that can head off the work Of
rattlesnake. boston Post,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16
ALEXANDRIA NEWS.

The employees ofthe Virginia Midland Railway
were paid OFF Wednesday.
Mr.. Thomas Conber q well-known citizen, died
at his residence on North st. Asaph street, Tues
day evening.
The adjourned meeting of the directors of the
Richmond and Louisville Railroad Company,
which was to have been held at Green's Mansion
House in this city Wednesday, has been postponed
till the Sth of March.
The Ghaplains of the Theological Seminary near
this city, Revs Henckle, Minnegerodc, and Tucker,
who have been in session ut Green's Mansion
House, have gone to the seminary, where they ex-
amined the middle class OF that institution in He
brew and Greek.
The aldermen and councimen met in Joint con-
ventiOn to fill a vacancy in the school board, oc-
casloned by the flight of S. c. Neale. Mcssrs l..
W. Reid, J. b. smoot, and J. J, Jameson declined
Mr.. Vincent is one of the leading builders of the
city.
The people of Alex andra County are complain.
ing of the depredaiOns of petty thieves. Chickens
have been carried OF in large numbers. few
nights ago thieves went on the farm Of Mr., Sewell
b. Corbett, in Arlington district, and broke up sew
cral plows for the purpose Of getting the iron TO
sell. 1t is thought tho iron was brought 10 this
city and sold Mr.. Corbett cannot replace the
plows destroyed for s25
The following officers have been elected to serve
for tho ensuing year by the State Grange of Vir-
ginin: Master, Dr. James NJ. Blanton, of Cumber-
land County sixth term (Dr. Blanton Is comm!s-
missioner OF agriculture OF the State); overseerW.
q. Repass, of Wythc County; lecturer, A. j. We'd
derburn, of Baltimore; steward, j. Nj, Benton, of
lOlluDult bh9lSttNb UtMhIlt D. n ltlalllkgIt VI
Roanokc; treasurer, T.. T. Cogbill Of Petersburg;
secretary, NJ. W. Lakewood, OF Henrco.
Al the last regular meeting of the city councils
the subject of the payment Of the Del0hay sccur-
ties Judgment for SO 470 was referred to the finance
committee. The physicians of the poor were al
lowed twenty-five cents each for all unvaccinated
public school pupils Vnccnated by them. This
win add to the public schools over seyenty.nyc
children now excluded as unyaccnRtcd. The
months salary Of city Judge tsll6G6}O wns npprO-
priated to the widow OF Judge Chiffon. The com.
miltee on general laws was Instructed TO report
bill requiring all slate roofs on paved streets u be
! furnished with SnOw.brakos. Tho council de-
clned to Interpret, at the request of the school
board the salary bill In relation 70 the city treas
urcr Several new bills In relation 20 streets were
proposed aud laid over and the bill for the regis
ratlOn otdeaths passed Tie council but was tabled
i'm the aldermen because Of certain fees provided
therein. Some tax cases were also disposed OF
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

When Richard Murray gets properly loaded with
bug Juice he Is a bold, bad man, and has desire
to mop the floor with woman. lie thought that
Mary Simmons would make a lirst-cless carpet
sweeper, and proceeded TO utilize her in that ca
paCity. Judge Smell sized fighting Richard up,
and decided that II dose of Crocker-siNty days
would about settle his complaint
John Carter a colorel boy, had little disagree.
ment with Samuel Butler, also of sable hue, aud
stabbed him in the face with penknife. Carter
proudly told how he had pulled his little knife
and committed the deed. Judge Smell decided
that three months of General CrOcker's society
would have a beneficial effect on Carriers morals.
Richard Edds aged ten was charged in the Pc.
lice Court yesterday with assaultng an old cOlored
man with brick. At the request of his flther he
was sent to the Reform School by Judge Smell.
The man Williams, who assaulted n gentleman
on the Avenue cars Tuesday night, mention of
which was made in yesterdays REPUBLICAN, was
fined IS for the assault by Judge Smell.
John Thomas, young white man, arrested on a
charge of suspicion, was sent to jail for ninety
days, John says he is by profession bunko man.
Walking not being in perfect condition yet,
Judge Smell gave three old tTRmps good quarters
at the Hotel dc Crocker for the next ninety days.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16
DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS.
Current transactions ut tho various Dis
Grict Offices.

The Health Officer has directed the physicians
under his charge to commence to-day the vucci-
nation of the pupils of the public schools. The
superintendent Of both white and colorcd schools
have been requested to direct the teachers to CO.
operate with physicians in their work.
The Health OhlCer has asked the Commissioners
to provide for immediate payment of persons
whose clo.hing, bedding, &c, were destroyed to
prevent The spread Of smallpox.
The total mortality of the District of Columbia
for the week ending Saturday, February II, 1882,
was 92 being 10 more than during the previous
week, or at the rate Of 25.G3 per LOCO per annum.
OF the decedents, % were white males, 10 white
females % ColOred males, and % cOlored females,
making an annual death-rale OF 1905 per 1000 for
the white population and iH.43 for the colored
"a OF the deCedents were natives of the District, 10
Of other parts OF the United States ana 10 OF foreign
countries; 10 white and p colored were under five
years of age: 10 white aud ~ colored were sixty
and over. There were 70 births reported, viz: 20
white males II white females, 20 cOlored males,
and 20 colorcd females, making an annual birth
rate Of iS per 1000 for the white, and 800 for the
colorel population. Marriages reported 22-whitc,
Is; colorcd 4. ll-brths, S-white 2; colored, g..
Building permits were issued yesterday to G.
Helms, to erect additional building OH Louisiana
avenue, between Four-and-a half md sixth
streets to cost Sl,225; George W. Herold, to make
repairs at 1884 Ninth street northwest, to cost 500
H. Freeman, to mike general repairs at Oh q
street, to cost $50; G. Brown, to make general re-
pairs at 1911 Eighth street northwest In cost SO
Thomas NJ. MCCurty, to make repairs ut 13l Third
street northwest, to cost $50; Edward Temple, to
build one brick dwelling house on Virginia avenue,
between Ninth and Tenth streets southwest 10 cost
$3.50; q. &. CHmmack, to build one brick dwell
ing on Nineteenth, between ana Il streets north
west, to cost 81 go.
Il The Liquor License Board yesterday approved
the applications of John Ready, No. 700 North
Capitol street northeast; j. J. Roche, No. 1888
John Ready, No. 3iOi NJ street northwest and j.
II. Wright, No, 90i street northwest.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16
LOCAL MENTION.


Was the fayOrite air yesterday with the manager
and clerks Of the Importers Tea Company. No $40
Market Space, ms they "gebbled' dollar after dol
lar from the several hundred buyers who hocked
TO their popular establishment TO purchase tea and
coffee NJ 81 eau, six cans for So twelve cans for
$40 twcntyt Ve cans for $40, siNtyhye cans for $50
and present in every can ranging in value from
ten cents to $500 In money or diamond jewelry Of
various kinds such as car;drops, rings, coilar5u!-
tons, studs, scarf pins, &c, or gold or silver
watches, or different articles of silyerwarC SO far
this week l43 watches have been given away, and
tWenty-pine sets or pieces of diamond jGwelfy be-
Sides great many other valuable articles, aud
still the business goes on just as lively ever The
compGnys supply oiwstches and iewclry seems to
DO iueXhaustible, Have you, reader, made your
purchases yet If not do so by all means; you may
get handsome present. great many people
do get nice presents every day Why
should you be an exception? Step IN or write
to the company, and see what "luck'
you will have. Quite number Of country mer-
chants and poylmasters are making up clubs Gem
orally speaking the getter.up of club of twenty
five cans, costing 500 or sixyfye cans, costing $50,
gets handsome present, II takes but little lime
To get up club, Clerks IN Departments and
others can easily do H. and II they do not succeed
IN getting very valuable prize they at least get
well paid in the tea or coffee for their trouble, Al
ways bear In mind this one fact-Viz., both tea aud
coffee are of the best quality, and cannot be beat
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16
THE CARY CONCERT.
Lincoln Hail Crowdcd-Ths choice FRO.
gramstip ErceIIentIy Rendered.


granme EvceIIentIy Rendered.
The Cary concert, which has been the cheftopic
Of conversation among the musical public for the
past week, took place last night at Lincoln Hall.
Tho audience was large and embraced many OF
the leading people Of this city. The chief ottrac
ton, Of course was Miss Cary, the greatest carta
tricc this country has cvcg produced, and the au-
denco were agrceably surprised at the strength OF
the company that assisted her Miss Cary'S voice
shows no signs of wear, Notwithstanding the
severe strain to which 1t has frequently
been put, but retains the same full rich quality
that has delighted her audiences both here and
abroad The selections sung by her were well
adapted TO display the magnificent tones oil her
lower register made perfect by her careful STUDY
she was received with great enthusiasm, and oaoll
OF her numbers were loudly applauded and
INC audience were not little disappointed
at not hearing some of their old iavorite
ballads rendered with the pathos possessed
only by Cary. This apparent slight, however,
was not intentional, but was owing to the act that
II was not discovered until too late that she had no
other encore pieces with her, The New York Phii-
harmonic Society Is new feature in musical mat
tens In this city this being their first performance
here. The club is composed of Richard Arnold,
irN violin; Emile Grnmm viola; Rcinhardt Rich
l9r, second violin; Eugene Wciner, flute; ChnIlcs
werner yiolOnCcllO, and Emanuel M0noi, double
bass Each of these gentlemen Is an artist on his
special instrument and the result is u combination
otunusual power The great charm IN their con
cortcd playing Is the perfect unaninity OF shad-
| ing that was apparent ~ each NUMBER.
piece OF execution, the theme being well adapted
TO the fantastic treatment II received MrWerncrs
cello solo afforded him an excellent opportunity
10 display the sympathetic quality Of the inslru-
mcnt aud his proficiency In the use of II. OF the
instrumental numbers the Haydn Quartette was
the most pleasing. Tho accompanist MI John
Lawrence, deserves especial credit for the Of
6cicnt manner in which lac performed the dih-
cult aud not altogether agreeable duties of accom-
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

Samuel Stafford, esq, business manager Of the
Sunday Capital, was in au unusually pleasant mood
cret of his happiness was discovered and then only
by accident, us the following will prove: He
stopped ut Amans, OH Ninth street, to solicit an
advertisement, which he has been after for some
time, judging from the number of times the writer
has met him there, and calling for some cigar he
pulled out of his pocket what he supposed was Il
silver dollar TO pay the bill. Instead of being q
silver dollar II proved to be perfect little gem Of
q Chatelaine watch, stem setter and stem winder
worth SIS, which he found In can of coffee pur-
chased from the Importers Tea Company, $40
Market Space. Step in to-day or to- morrow and
buy II can of either tea or coffee. You may get u
nice 'ssent Ia the can you buy, for every can has
q pre- ent Of some kind worth from ten cents up.
Rev tmber the number, $40 Market Space. and
price, 81 can cans for s., u for So % cans
for I. d. and Go cans for $50
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

The production Of the "smugglers" at Lincoln
Hall on Friday and Saturday Of this week is the
next great musical event. The opera has been
under careful rehearsal for several weeks past,
and the careful attention given to every detail in
sures an excellent performance. The choruses
have been thoroughly learned and will form n
prominent feature ofthe entertainment. Although
this is nominally an amateur company, 1t Will
troupes that have visited this city this season. Al.
ready sufficient number of tickets has been sold
National Rifles, under whose auspices the opera
is given will no doubt fill the house at each OF tho
three nnrfOrlnAnons
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

Mr.. Scovillc, who has been in the city for the
past few days, will leave for New York this even.
ing. He has not been able to complete his bill Of
exceptions, ms the record has not been printed.
He will probably forward 1t from Chicago. He in
tends to lecture at Willamsport, Pa, Friday even.
ing, and at Ithaca on Monday evening. His Ice.
tuIe is not the Guiteau case. but on the political
situation. He calls It Modern Politics" lie does
not wish TO agtate the Guitenu subject and will
only refer to IL incidentally in his lecture. Mr.
Scovile went to the jail and saw Gutcau yester-
day but the latter abused him and said that he
had ruined his case and expressed the wish that
lA lind NOT comm lnnk III NIL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

The first of the series of concerts by the Fisl;
Jubilee Singers will be given this evening at Con.
grcEation0l Church, This company has earned
for itself an Gnviable reputation nj every place
whore II has performed, and win no doubt meet
win Us usual success here, The concerts, which
VIII continue on Friday evening, Saturday after.
noon, aud Monday evening, arc IN aid of the sup
port Of Fisk University. A full attendance should
erect them az CRCh neriMrmancp.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

The ladies and gentlemen connected with the
Coucordia L. L. congregation Germany, at
Twentieth and q streets northwest, enjoyed an
anniversary ball last night at AbneFs Hall, which
decorouS company. The ball was a very credit
able affair, and did honor to the gentlemen who
had the arrangements in charge The executive
committee were Messrs. Frederick ImhoA, prcsi &.
dent Louis FaheG Dr. Charles Walther, and A.
KicSslcr; the floor committee consisted of MesSls
oscar Berger, HenryWex, Robert Klotz, aud August
nnuugr
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

Lincoln Post, No. 3, G. A. r., will give an inter-
osting entertainment at their hall, northeast cor
ner of L and Seventh streets this evening. Some
of the best LEGAL musical and literary talent will
appear The programme is as follows: Tenor
solo, The Monnainoer," by Mr. George II. Lilly.
bridge; song guitar accompanimenO, by Comrade
Frank; reading, by Professor Ed. c. Townshend
quartette, " Comrades In Arms" by Mount Vernon
Quartettc; plantation melodies, by Thomas j. Tot
sWeei Brd Ms Eva s song by COLONEL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

There will be grand concert at the Tabernacle
corner Of Ninth and streets southwest, on to-
morrow evening, the occasion being the formal
opening aud testing Of the new organ lust CON.
peed. Professors Blschun aud King will preside
1T the organ. Among the yUCaliss who viii par.
tiCpate in the concert are Nine. Annie Rocmer.
KaspaT, Miss Agnes MCGraw, Mrs. Powell, Harvey
KOhr, and George II. Lillebrdge-an array Of
talent sufficient TO guarantee a frst.class enter
tainmCnL
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16

The grand jury yesterday made presentments
against Charles o'Leary taliRs Charles Leary) WIN.
lam Clark (olias Peg-Leg Brown, ana John Henry
Murphy for larceny. The court ordered bench
each. These men are the gang Of three. card
monte men who swindlgd M, Boone out of SlOO
and a gold watch
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1882-02-16
DISTRICT BREYITIEs.


Ton TIE Ni5ds ARd,tc S'dss, 'rdrmet fair ,reaiher,
toiousd IN Increasing coUdmesS, 'rinds mostly south
cr,g, stationary on iytrsr pressure.
For Udstm0'on, a. A. To dov fair ,rcdihtr, fol-
ioccd ly increasing c'gudincss! on Friday, rain.
Thcnnomctric readings, q. M, $40 II a. M,
is'; 3p. M GO5' Up M, $40 II p m, i6o; maxi
mum, Ol.9' minimum $50.