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National Republican., 1883-12-29
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The Georgia grangers have furnished notable
illustration Of the benefits TO be derived from the
practice of the free trade theory They sell their
young cattle to Texas drovers and afterward buy
them back in the shape Of Chicago packed beef
This promotes trade and commerce and is good
thing for the Texas drovers, the Chicago packers
and the railways, but 1t is policy which will
keep the Georgia granger's nose to the grindstone
for all time to come. II is the same policy which
our free trade friends wish the United States to
adopt and II carried out would destroy great home
markets for agricultural products and convert the
American farmer into newer of wood and
drawer of water for the British tradesman and
National Republican., 1883-12-29
rnE Ap 1NrnnINl CLUE.
And Their German Last Night at Mr.. G.
N. Thom's.

". Thom's.
Tho Ad Interim, one OF Washington's
favored society clubs, of which Miss Emile
Thorn Is president gave german last night
at the residence of Mr.. aud Mrs. c. N. Thorn,
2019 N street. Tho spacious parlors were well
filled with the ladies aud gentlemen of the
club and with invited guests The many OK
quisito toilets, added to a fine orchestra, made
the occasion ono we'll worthy Of the esteem in
which this famous club is held. The german
was led by Mr. Pierre stephens and Miss
Emile Thom Among those present were Miss
Katie Ray, Miss Nirgie Niles the Misses Alice
and Carrie Jenkins, Miss Sheriff., the Misses
Evelina and Maggie Heath, Miss Minnie
Boyd, Miss Mamie Jackson, Miss Mollie Will
cox, Miss Julia Fleming, Miss Daisy Ricketts,,
Miss Mamie Jackson. Miss Marie Duncan.
Miss Henderson, Miss Ida Townsend, Miss
Lulie Eustis, Miss Brown, Miss Nellie Thorn,
Miss Rosebud Jonas, Miss Victoria Emery,
Miss Sutherland, Misses Katie and Susie
Roy, Miss Prescott, Miss Walker, Of
Virginia; Miss McCeney, Miss Henry,
Lieut.. Dickens, U. S. NJ. C.i Lieut.. Garrett,
Lemley Slocum, Case, DR.. Nash, L. $: N;
Mr. Fox, DR.. Bryan, U. $. ~; Mr.. Nogueiras,
of the Portuguese embassy; Mossrs. Scott, Ste
phens, Lee Phillips, Addison, Bestor, Arthur
and Lee Kerr, Bradford, Harry Page Elmey,
William jackson Of Tennessee, Gresham,
OHneI, hun,NVlWelii LAW Wiehcc'tiSu" pV9VioNi
U. $. NJ; Messrs Almy, Geo. and VIM. Eustis,
Mr.. Rush. Mr.. Morton, U. S. N; Mr.. Haines,
u. S. NJ; Mr.. Minor, U. s. N; Lieut. Beatty,
y. $. N; Mr. Middleton, aud others. There
are many talented members belonging to this
club, and Miss jenkins, daughter of Admiral
Jenkins. U. $. N, has made for herself n
reputation as an artist and musician. Sew
eral of her compositions have met with popu-
lar favor. A bright future is promised for
this favored Washington lady. The favors
bestowed were very beautiful.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
RniIrosd Extension in Virginia.

RICHMOND, Dec 26.-The Shenandoah VAL
ley Railroad company having purchased the
unfinished Washington, Cincinnati and st.
Louis railroad, tho report now comes from
Harrsonburg that the new line is designed
to extend between the points on the Balti,
more and Ohio and the Shenandoah Valley
lines, thence into the coal fields of the She
nanhoah Land and Coal company. There has
been no work done lately at the mines, owing
to the inadequate means Of transportation.
The company WINS in fee 10000 acres of land,
and the right to the minerals on $4,000 acres.
1t is said that work on the road will begin as
soon az the weather permits. If the scheme
is carried out these coal fields will be within
1856 miles of the Baltimore market.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
For Their lghts.

The colorod people of &phio are organizing
civil rights leagues. Til i is work in the
right direction. Let the opublican party be
given an opportunity to show the colored
people of tho north that has no sympathy
with the dry rot of repub canism which in
some localities openly avo Is its indifference to
the question of citizens shts. These colored
leagues can do the repub can party great
service, if that party will give them renewed
evidence that it is still al mated by the en-
thusiasm of humanity, an that it sCorns the
traitors who say that the Negro has become a
tedious nuisance. 8here are more
than 10000 negroK voters in
each of tho states Of New York and
Ohio, having good manyu white friends. II
would be deathblow to the republican
party if these men should be made to doubt
the honest purpose of the Republican party to
attempt at some time the namclioration Of the
condition of the blacks vof the south. The
negro question may be vdry tiresome to dry.
rot republicans, but if thdhy could succeed in
inoculatng the party with their views the
negroes would become eAlually tired Of oui
party. The negroes havie the balance of
power. We must stand bfy him or surrender
with him.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

In any terms of peace which the solid sout
may grant to the United States there shoul
be an adjustment of the basis of representa-
tion. If the nation is readmitted to forme
relations, the negroes not being allowed 4
vote and be counted, ought not to be taken o
a part of the population. This would Gu
down the members Of congress and presiden
tial electors to thirty-Gve less than the soutl
now has, but it would be taking tho blacl
element out of "a white mans government
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Not Related TO a King.

NetD orleans Picdgune.
W. j. hampton, Cincinnati journalist, re-
Gently wrote to Jefferson Davis claiming relation
ship. He receive the following good nAtured re.
ply: "some years ago ncorrespondent eudeavored
TO trace my relationship to King George III, con-
Meeting herewith the theory that the writer aud
myself were the proper heirs to large fortune in
England l replied that must surrender all
claims to the fortune, being quite sure that was
in no degree akin to George; but an editor is a
different thing. and shall be very glad that for
tune in England not consideredl to be assured
that / am a relatlve Of yours.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
nerCe

WHY Of course the Charleston Ncus an
Courier is opposed to the confirmation
Emery speer for district attorney in Gcorgi.
He is for the prosecution. The democrat1
party is always for the accused in electio
fraud cases. But the senate need not obe
the Neus and Courier. He is capable an
honest--that's enough.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

Is SPEAKER CARLISLE really apologizing =
the enterprising newspaper correspondents
for having appointed SO many southrOI'
o,'-tho house committees2 Or are they Dc
ing little voluntary explaining for hin.
He had better be attacked than thus d.
Tended.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Dovoured by Their own Hounds.

: NICWNTVWW WWIV'
The last circular OF Baltimore firm OF brokers
thus speaks OF the bourbon funder majority in our
legisature
The present party goes far ahead Of the read
Iustors in repudiatng schemes, and we do not
fecolect thai the readJusters ever expressed
the sentiment that tbcD rolled dgaiRst their Otpn
firmly y-rOoted cOnuiciioilS because the people 1ChC
elected them favored rspHdiditon.
Well IN course Of events, as time brings in It's
revenges we shall not only have all really honest
and honorable people on our side, but oven the
bondholders and brokers
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The Double. Headed Prodigy.
PcierSburg (Ya.) Mder- Appeal.

IfItToVNTU n w ITIF1F' -4ITT71'TFs
Christine Miller. the double.headed prodigy.
who is native of Columbus, s. G., passed through
this city Saturday on visit to her parents, She
Is full blooded nogress, and in addition to the
ownership of two heads is endowed with two
Voices--a rich meszo soprano aud an alto-con-
verses intellgently and is returning from the ful
hlment of an engagement in the west, where she
has received salary OF 5000 per week. The las
item proves conolusively how much better two
heads arc than one.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

THE five Georgia democrats who are undo
sentence of imprisonment in the penitentiar'
for kukluxing citizens for voting for Emer
Speer for congress, months after il was don,
are understood to be opposed to the confirm,
tion of Mr.. speer for United States distrio
attorney. Washington Post please copy.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The womnn,. cnrls,lnn unlon.

The quarterly meeting of the Womans
Christian Temperance union was held yes
terday at the Masonic temple, and was
largely attended. Reports of all the COM
mittees of the various unions in the city were
received, showing encouragement in the
work. At the evening session work was
mapped out for the ensuing quarter. A pleas
ant social time was spent after the business
was transacted.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
A Wedding Anniversnry.

Mr. and Mrs. Robert Clarvoe celebrated
their first wedding anniversary at their resi-
dence, 523 Seventh street southwest, last even
ing. The parlors were beautifully decorated
and tho entertainment enjoyed by all. Danc-
ing and social games were the principal
amusemonts until 10 o'clock, when u recherche
collation. WAS gervad
National Republican., 1883-12-29

If the nation intends to desert the negro i
tho south, it must not have him butchere
in foolish attempt to vote. If ho is not t
be protected lot him not be sacrificed in orde
that those who betray him may get office OF
the strength of others sympathy for his tragi
National Republican., 1883-12-29

BEFORE proceeding with the Mississippi
river appropriation, how would it do to haN
a treaty of amity with the bourbon stats
south. There is abundant reason for belize
ing that Bourbonia would give us as fair
treaty as she would any other foreign powe.
Let us have treaty both of amity and con.
p,arca
National Republican., 1883-12-29
What Gordon should Have Done.

Great is the Justice OF Jerseytl For abducting
school girl, who was only tod willing to be alb.
Quoted, Capt Gordon has beeibl sentenced to five
years at hard labor and fine pot $1,000, while for
killing his wife, because she bt eat him at croquet,
a clergyman has been fined 800. Capt Gordon
should have espoused his scho4Sl girl, aud played
croauet with her. II
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Blm and enc nr,ghadlers.


The solid south was well takle care OF by Mr..
Morrison in his list of commit tees, Bill expects
that the solid south will take care OF him few
months hence Itis n questiollh OF ''you scratch
my back and I'll scratch yoursTI between "Bill"
and the brlgadiers. II
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Chicago Municipal diversions.

IWICuyU ItTUIT u
Lively times are promised in the council to-
night The mayor will undoub btedly be on hand
with another veto and some oil the statesmen OF
the floor promise him what thl ey elegantly term
"a tongue la ,hing." Thus ford warned, would /
not be prudent for the mayor h to attend tonight
accompauied by bull dog andI a bludgeon?
National Republican., 1883-12-29
stlIi He WIN rHop 1t In.

cWINVIFIW VUNTUU U'VV7'
Gov Murray of Utah IL Is II understood, is pre-.
pairing an unusually vigorous lnti-polygamy mes
sage for the opening Of his LEI islHture. This may
do well enough for buncom He, but 1t Will have
about US much effect on The tab legislature as u
popgun would on a grauiteM IN monument That
body is as thoroughly MormorM 10 the church OF
latter day saints Itself.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
A Casual Inquiry.

CAicdgO hNcf OCGb W.
Buffalo Bill Is still talked Of; A1ut what has be-
come OF Buffalo Cleveland who, short year ago,
was pointed 10 as q kind OF JoAIn the Baptist OF
detnopracy2
National Republican., 1883-12-29
A Haunting u oubt.

HNdlEu C0NsINtIWlUH
The chairmanships of all t&e important COM
mlttees in the house have BEEN divided between
the south and the west. No bubt this Is part oil
an attempt to consolidate the be sections against
tAo north and east; but ey len IL the attempt
should be successful, will 1t paN We have serious
doubts of it, Let the responsi iIity for failure be
upon those who invite 1t.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
no sudden IlLohea foE Them.

LhcdDO HcfdtdE'
Several Buckeye statesmen hakFe struck stand
ard Oil recently, so II is clainhed. No Buckeye
democrat dare erect new barn Ior paint his fence
this year, though he be chase u Iir ice,
National Republican., 1883-12-29
He Who Hesitates with %Vidows Is Lost.
IVb,eyjno P,oisAier

Proctor Knott is beginning 70 understand that
being governor is not altogethetlr funny. He has
at his disposal the appolntmenE OF state librarian,
and forty handsome widows are tumbllng over
each other to get the place. 10 ought to have
made the selection month agk, but he hesiIa les.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Ysrnnlons mrnlrmntlon,

LONI6TIFH JJOINFTtTVT7FI'
It is now believed that Gen.f Roger a. Pryor,who
went to England ostensibly tt defend O'Donnell,
really went to challenge lhek Prince OF Wales to-
fight Congressman Finerly forIir rounds with hard
gloves The prince had an enlargement with DR..
Ham Grinln TO destroy two gallons Of the best
Kentucky whisky between itow and April and
informed Gen Pryor that he khad retired from the
National Republican., 1883-12-29

GEN. GRANT will have universal sympath.
at the hurt he received from his fall AMI
universal wishes for his speedy recovery.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
CLASSIFIED Tariff issues.

There arc now four recognized tariff issues un'
der discussion High protectiy9e> tariff, moderate
tariff. FREQ trade and Mr.. Va 'atterson's tariff
Most Of the discussion seems to v directed toward
discovering what Mr.. Wattersonh tariff is.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
INC IlalIMny EmpIoIiEes' Ball.

DI3WuTfE ITIOUTJ't'
Tho railway employees of III Q country gave q
grand ball in New York few EVENINGS slnce at
q cost OF S67,O00 A horemRn nj amed Nanderberg
or Vanderbilt, or something Ill lke that acted us
nnnr rnnnnnnr IL
National Republican., 1883-12-29
They KNOW Their Friend.

Louisville Courier JoIs sufRal'
All the little coored ohildreltt IN the south as
sembled yesterday on the KEN lucky side OF the
Ohio river, opposite CincinnatiI' to thank Massa
Halstead for his kind solloltude bin their behalf.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

THE New York Sun now gives Holman
rest, and appears as the beautiful Flowe
girl
"oh como and buy my Flower"
(TUNE-" Blue Eyed Mdrv.O
National Republican., 1883-12-29
A LntIy,s Dinner.

Miss Matthews, daughter of Justice Mat
thews, entertained at dinner last evening a
party of lady and gentlemen friends at her
residence, No 1900 street.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

The bounding west comes forward to de
mand the democratic nomination for tho pres
idency.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
A. tho Russlnn NIiniater,s.

The reception of the Russian minister, at
his residence, 1905 X street. was well attended
last night. Many members Of the different
National Republican., 1883-12-29
ID 70 Not TamIIlsrL Hers.

At'hsOn ChamplQPh'
Dom Iiait has written au operelta called
Keno" The principal chorus is already quite
National Republican., 1883-12-29

foreign legations were present as were the
judges of the supreme court, and many prom
inent people in Washington society
National Republican., 1883-12-29
The President.

The President returned to Washington yes,
teEday morning from New York,
National Republican., 1883-12-29
Gle AatiuniI 1IGpnhIietil,
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National Republican., 1883-12-29

Amusements.
NAr1oSAG.-"In the Ranks"
FoRDs,-Barry and Fay.
DINE EMusEuM.--Matineea and evening performances
CoNouE.-M. b. Leavitts All-star Specially Co.
wMdHT's DINE MusEUM.--Open this evening.
National Republican., 1883-12-29

have had hand in ann lllinG tho laws by de-
csions that have added license to liberty as
citizens rights"
National Republican., 1883-12-29
CURRENT GOSSIP
A LEAP YEAR VISION.

A LEAP YEAR VISION.
Can forget that winter night
In eighteen eighty-four,
When Nellie, charming little sprite
Came tapping at the door2
GOOD evening. miss" blushing
For in my heart knew
And. knowing, hung my pretty heal
That Nellie came to WOO
She clasped my big, red hand, and
Adown upon her knees,
And cried "You know love you VI
SO be my husband, pleasew
And then she sworc shed ever be
A tender wife aud true
All, what delight II was 10 me
That Nellie came to wool
She'd lace my SHOES and darn my hose
And mend my shirts, she said,
And grease my oOmely Roman nose
Each night on going TO bed;
Shed build the fires and fetch the coal,
And split the kjndling, too
Loves petjuries o'erwhelmed her soul
When Nellie came to WOO.
And as l, blushlng, gave no check.
To her advances rash,
She twined her arms about my neck
And toyed with my moustache;
And then she pleaded for kiss,
While l---what could do
But coyly yield me to that bliss
When Nellie came to woo2
lam engaged, and proudly wear
A gorgeous diamond ring,
And shall wed my lover fair
Some time In gentle spring.
face my doom without sigh
And SO, forsooth, would you.
Ifyou but loved as fond as !,
And Nellie came 10 WOO.
-Et0ene FED
HENRY IRVING went due west
THE Yankees to canoodle.
He stuck tufl upon his chin
And cried out Yankee doodle
He put his feet upon n shelf
And started stiok.up collars,
He tilted back his chair and slat,
And brought home nilos nf doltara
National Republican., 1883-12-29

TnNrcd d'hs r. o. as Scond class mail matter
Fost0o. on single copiss, 2 cents.
National Republican., 1883-12-29
AnctInn sal;

Auction Sales.
FUTURE DAYS.
BY WEEKS & Coon Jan. Il, public sale OF valu
able improved property
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 90, 1883.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-04-13

A few weeks since we published an Item
to the affect that there was no such thing
rs heel ny. We want to take Il all back.
We had been misinforned. basely imposed
upon, and even now looking for the wretch
who got us into this hot water. During
the past week we have seen enough heel
flies TO stampede all the cattle In the South
west. Men and Children have brought ms
samples Of heel fiys In every imaginable
shape-in bottles, old tin Guns, TASKS, cigar
boxes, paper. and even bose In their pock-
cts. Our editorial boutIoir looks like a
naturalists workshop or the hack room OF
a country doctors Office. We know there
are heel flsie, and are willing to believe
any story we hear about them. lf Bro.
Whitney were to tell Dc that one heel fiy
sucked all the blood out ola bunch Of 500
beeves and len their carclsses lying on the
bank Of some stream, we would not dispute
IL. IL Rube Lake was to tell us that he
saw fonr heel nies swOop down and carry
on Texas COW we would not question the
story. All along the Cresset has contend.
ed that thsae were such pests ashccl flies;and
that Is the very reason we didn't believe
there were, for that organ Is so unreliable
Again thanking our friends for the conf
dence repOsed In us heretofore and asking
for continuance Of the same we remain
etc.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-04-13

The activity In town. very much after the
manner Of floating on the part OF ranehmen,
Is changing 20 activity In tile country. The
holiday Of the stockman Is about over: the
recreation, Of which trading l. a mart, Is
changing TO work In dead earnest. The
stoekinan fin'ls his work where other men
look for pleasure: he goes to town to r,cu.
Perate and rest, seeking his Labor in the
country. The c.lttlemen will ind a range
hardly up to the standard for this season
OF the year, but will find uuch to conner
safe him for the labor to be- performed. aud
every day from this tune will make anpear.
ances brighter. He will find that cattle are
nearer home than they have any right to
be, considering the pinch the winter gave
them. He will lind beeyes beginning to pre-
par for market with. fair prospects of
good ncsh to bring some heavy prices. He
will find that old cows down to long year
lings have done their best to overstock the
cattle market In years to come, by a SUD-
ply Of vigorous calves; he will find many
old stand bys still OH the turf which OF
right ought to be dead, yet old time has adj.
ded still another year Of life to the cows
and ofproft to the owner. The ranch
men can look at the prospects with satis-
faction, knowing that barring the presen,
shortness OF the grass everything bids fair
for prosperous season in 1888.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-04-13

The stockmen Of Barbour county are
evidently very anxious (?) to have the rail-
ROAD extended to Medicine Lodge, fac,
which was substantially (s) shown at their
convention In that place last week, when a
vote was taken and three lonely individuals
residents OF the town-yoted for the e.-
teniion and two against 1t, while nearly
three hundred In the audience did mo,
trouble themselves to vote ut all. Such an
enthusiasts ~ demonstration toward. oet.
ting railroad, Is seldom vq,laled.-Harner
Sentinel.
This above brilliant paragraph is not
really worth quoting considering the
harmless source from whicO IL emanated
but for the enlightenment OF the Sentinel
We will state that II has been misinforme,l
or it has greatly misrepresented the facts.
The resolution introduced received almost
the unanimous support Of the convention.
only TWO persons voted against IL. Il rem
resented the sentiments OF nine-tenths Of
the stockmen Of this section OF the south
west. The few who do not favor Medicine
Lodge rs the terminus, are not In favor OF
Harper as shipping point. The Sentinel
must know that stockmen will not shin
from that point The country around there
Is filed up with farmers who are raising
crops without any fence to surround them:
and these same farmers make money of OF
every bunch Of cattle that pass near their
farms" 1t Is said that crops are planted
Tor no other purpose than to give the own
ers an opportunity Of collecting damages
for their destruction. and tilat ono crop
has been known to be destroyed a. many
as dozen times during one season. The
Sentinel may make the most Of ifs railroad
terminus while il can. Before July lat
hrrer will be but railroad station. Of
about as much impOrtanes rs Danyilie or
Albion.
Try and study mp another origional par
aswph, Bro. Sentinel.
Barbour County index. [volume] (Medicine Lodge, Kan.) 1880-current, 1883-04-13
The Kansas Citv Timc. never ,o..s

The Kansas City Times never loses an
opportunity to advocate the opening of
the Indian Territory. This may be prin-
ciple with the paper IL 1t Is not to be blarn.
cd for advocating what it believes to be
right. But the Times is not satisfied with
reasonable amount of argument for its
pet scheme. for 1t Is continually bringing
outside issues in the question; and to such
an extent that its devotion to the Oklaho-
ma settlement Is frequently taken for DEM
agOgnerism. a fayorite, and In fact. the
principle argument used by the Times il
that because stockmen are grazing their
cattle in the Territory, and enclosing
the ranges occupied with wire fences.
therefore actual settlers are kent from
entering this coveted domain. This
kind Of argument may win patrons for the
Times, may further establish il as an anti
monepoIist, anti-corpoation organ; but it
will not convince anyone that the stock.
men are doing what they should not do.
The grazing Lands they occupy are worth
nothing for any other purs0se. They are
worth nothing when cut I'D into small
tracts or bodies. The parties who now &C.
cnpy the Cherokee Strip are paying sub
stantial tax to the Cherokee nation. They
are only occupying such territory as could
not be otherwise disposed of, and in no
manner interfering with the rights of 9TH
ers.
1t may be taken for granted that no stock.
grazing man desires to get near any agri-
cultnnllist; the further off the better for
both. That part OF the Territory which
Is now being used by stockmen is not what
the Oklahomaists want, or need. They
want rich lands and plenty of timber. The
grazing lands are not rich and will never
be known rs agricultural lands.