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National Republican., 1883-12-27
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The French, who used to admire Mr. Stanley,
have taken to abusing him since they set up n
rival to him in the person of NJ. do Brazza. Their
last story is to the effect that Mr. Stanley com
ing to Europe to free himself from the charges OF
cruelty to natives brought against him by the
African International association. 1t was further
imputed to him as an offence that he was not on
good terms with Sir Frederick Goldsmid. Mr. II
II. Johnston publishes an authoritative contradc-
ton of these stories Mr.. Stanley will remain
with the expedition till next May, whom he hopes
to take a two months holiday, returning to his
post in July. As for Sir Frederick Goldsmid, nc
and Mr.. Stanley have totally distinct duties, and
are united by a sincere mutual esteem.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

ONE of the funny things of the day is the
rcd-hot discussion the opening OF the Bar
tholdi art loan exhibition on Sunday has
caused in the Now York journals. Designed
to give tho working people chance to SEQ
the rare treasures OF art on exhibition, and at
the same time add to the pedestal fund,
this very proper and liberal act brought
forth protest from some religious people.
New Yorks widespread reputation for
morality honesty, temperance, and all the
other cardinal virtues was evidently in
danger of being smirched by this horrible
crime of permitting the toilers to devote a
part of tho Sabbath to visiting picture gal
lery. SO these good people came to the
rescue, and thereby set all New York by the
ears, No stranger visiting the metropolis
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Worry Kindly Explained.
Louisville Commercial.

1t Is useless to deny the fact that there
was much regret expressed yesterday on the
streets at the publication in the Courier Journal of
a statement TO the effect that Col. Tom Buford
was in Jefiersonvile. The other Louisville papers
published that fact several days ago, aud Col.
Buford's friends express the opinion that the
Courier. journal had no proyocation to open the
old sore. The general regret, however, was that
the CourierJournal should have so far forgotten its
conservative character as to print the matter be-
fore it was a week old when IL could have filed
up on special cable dispatches" We understand,
though, that the serious illness of the western re-
porter has seriously interiered with the special
cahlpsu
National Republican., 1883-12-27

would ever suspect for moment that there
was any particular reverence for tho Sabbath
among her donizens, but tho discussion
going ON reveals the fact that there is
an astonishing amount of it. 1t has been
latent, but it was there, and it only re-
quired somo great occasion like this
to cause it to be revealed to a surprised coun-
try. 1t didn't particularly matter that sa-
looms, billiard rooms, and othor doubtful
places were open on Sunday for the reception
of work people, but when it came to adding
picture gallery to their diversions the Sun
day observers of tho great moral city were
shocked to the center.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Our Nopl,men OF nlgh peCree.

The prevailing toadyism to wealth suggests
the propriety of abrogating that old fogy
clause of the constitution which forbids the
enjoyment of titles of nobility by American
nabobs There is no country in tho world
where money is squandered on balls aud ban
quets on a scale of such royal magnifcence as
in America. The papers revel in minute de-
scriptions of tho palaces of the rich. The
whole Jenkins tribe is devoted to the work
of conveying to the public the wonderful
prodigality of our great national blood
suckers. Our nobility is based upon wealth
gained during the past thirty years, mostly
through the swindling game of stock gam
bling-the sale to lambs by wolves of stocks
which, after sale, are made worthless, or
worth less, and bought back again by the
wolves to be again inflated and again sold. Tho
building of railroads by thrifty directors at a
cost of from $4,000 to $4,000 a mile, and
bleeding the stockholders by charging the
cost up to from $4,000 to $4,000 a mile is
another favorite pastime, These clever tricks
make our millionaires. The farmers, who
give all their products for their transporta-
ton to market and mortgage their farms each
year for money to live on while they raise
another crop for the railroads, would surely
feel pride in voting to have the railway
magnates made dukes and earls. Power
should have pomp as its attendant. Our
masters should be decorated with titles in
dicative of their superiority, BY all means
let us have orders of nobility,
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Thc plnn COR tho place,

Secretary Chandler says that he is well pleased
with the make up Of the house committee on
naval affairs. He regards Mr.. Cox as thoroughly
publio-spirited legislator who believes in keeping
pace with the march of events, and who will de-
vote himself to studying the needs OF the country
for a navy and providing the means for It's con-
struction. In referring to the penchant which
the democrats have exhibited In making record
for economy, Mr.. Chandler thought that the selee-
ton Of Mr.. Cox was particularly fortunate. He
represented state whose interest in the extern
sion Of American commerce was paramount, and
he was TOO thoroughly posted IN regard to the ao-
tual necessity OF the country 70 allow any clap,
trap sentiment 10 aotuate him In presenting the
needs OF the navy in tho house.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Ths Money Kings.
7fOv Badga,

The latest and most interesting news about the
milionaires is that Henry Willard has resolved to
become a society man. The Brilliant society
career OF Uncle Bill Vanderbilt has driven Val
lard almost crazy with envy, and he has deter
mined to outdo the two hundred millonair
Vanderbilt looks like a butcher Willard like a
brewer. Keene resembles quiet tradesmen, and
Gould a dealer IN second hand clothing Some OF
them boast Of many social graees, but they are all
powers in tho land. And they all show more or
less tendency 10 get into society VillGrds tastes
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Tnrnr are 50 MANY contradictory dispatches

THERE are so many contradictory dispatches
from day to day in regard to the situation in
soudsn that it is difficult to judge what is
really taking place in that far-off region. If
tho latest report betrue, however, the forces of
the False Prophet are on the march from
there within ton days. 1t is not likely the
lily defended, half-rebellious town will offer
any very serious resistance to FL Mahdi's
fanatics The fall of Khartoum would be an
important event. in that it would result in
En- CLAN rs showing her hand promptly.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

THE revenue reform statesmen can depend
npon being speedily interviewed by the busi-
ness interests. The hotels of Washington
will do splendid business during the con-
sideration of the tariff question. In the
senate wool and iron ore may not agree that
protection is the special property of other
interests, and the timberless states may not
wholly agree with the lumber men. Randall
and the republicans may outvote the Waiter
son wing in the house. Things are mixed,
National Republican., 1883-12-27

The organ is advised that the free trade
house committee on ways and means is in
favor of reduction of duties on some prop
erly adjusted scale" That strikes us favor
ably. We should sorrow to see an improp-
erly adjusted scale of reduction. The coun-
try will breathe easier at the knowledge that
tho scale of reduction is to be properly ad.
justed ono. So definite, too. This will give
a fresh boom to the business interests.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

Gov. BUTLER viii retire from the executive
chair Of the state Of Massachusetts, on New Years
day. 1t would be an opportune time for him to
swear of and renounce politics.-New York World
The suggestion is a seasonable one, but Bold
Ben is not that kind of man. He is porten-
tiously quiet now, but tho eye of destiny is
fixed on the democratic presidential nomina-
tioh, and fow short months hence the World
may no cheerfully advising its readers OF tho
many reasons why they should boost him into
tho white house.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

A LETTER from our correspondent in Peru
reveals the fact that tho bones of tho Peru
vians who fell ut the battle of Chorillas. just
before Lima was captured, lie unburied whore
they died. War is horrible and inhuman at
best, but IL is disgrace to tho Chilians that
tho remains of tho poor men who died in de-
fenso of their country have never been
awarded decent burial.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
MIR. cox GRUMPY.
He PStheticaliy Tells Reporter How lie
Has Been Pursued by MIR. Belmont.

New York World.
"fve been in this city about a week now" said
Mr.. Cox, "and Mrs. Cox and myself are having
good deal of fun in our own quiet way. Don't let
me forget TO tell you that before lef Washington
presented my compliments to Mr. and Mrs. Car
Isle and wished them cordial Merry Christmas.
Do you know why came to this oity2 Itwus to
escape being pestercd by that man Belmontwhom
have never known except by name. You can
form no idea how he annoyed me. He came up to
my seat and in fact followed me about the floor
vainly attempting TO attract my attention. He
became so persistent that was Obliged TO turn
him away by waving my hand as If in disgust.
Really, ho made my stay in Washington SO un-
pleasant that decided TO leave. II is absolutely
unkind tor the papers to attribute to me any rela.
tionship or controversy with that---what do you
call him7-oh, Belmont 1t vexes me when
think fit, aud never spoke to him in my life."
Have you decided 10 accept tho craftsmanship
Of the committee on naval affairs ?" asked the re-
porter.
"That can be frankly answered. told Mr..
Carlisle that would do my best 10 take 1t, but
believe that Mr.. Eaton, Of Connecticut, would
have been much wiser choice for thatIplacc than
myself--yet may accept. There has been good
deal Of talk about this thing-too much ! may
say"
"How do affairs in Washington appear TO your
continued tho reporter
81 can only say that have nothing to demur
to- However, 1t would be a wise thing IL some
body would instruct the leaders that they should
be more careful and wise in their selection OF
men. At present they overlook entirely those
who stood firm during the years Of corruption in
the days gone by"
Have you anything to say about the chairman
ship of the committee foreign affairs, for which
your name was mentioned 2"
YES; believe that Gov. Curtin should have
done what he at first thought he would do, and
that is to refuse. l have just received telegram
from him. stating that lie will call upon me next
Thursday. shall be very happy 10 see the gov
ernor and have talk with him. Now think
It,,o a
National Republican., 1883-12-27

WHEN congress reassembles the committee OF
ays and means will proceed to digest tariff
L. Washington Post.
The republican policy of forcing the tariff
10 upon the democracy has worked to a
rm. About thirty days before the presi-
.al election day the democratic candidate
We presidency will be loudly called on by
.
lew York, New Jersey, and Connecticut
democracy to give some assurance that he is
in favor of protection. ..'r .r
National Republican., 1883-12-27

THERE are some who believe that the sem
ate could be relied on with more certainty
for vote materially reducing the tariff than
could the house. The protection democrats
in the latter body may be the brake on which
the safety of the tariff wagon will finally de-
pend. At all events, Gen. Randall may be
depended on to make the best use of his
forces. His defeat for speaker may yet put
him on the presidential track.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

die. Lena cannot be pushed about with inn
punity. Some will soy she had no business
to be in a barroom, others that there ought
not to be barrooms in Massachusetts, But
tho answers arc that women are as free as
mon, and that tho barroom exists despite the
avowcd disapprobNtion Of Massachusetts,.
Lena proves that killing is not necessarily q
southern accomplishment.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

THIRTY days in the workhouso for pro-
family was the sentence Of tho police court
upon tawnOy couple on Christmas morning.
Half dozen others paid So each for indulg-
ing in the same luxury, and ono woman had
her choice of the two penalties above named
This shows what moral community ours is.
Every person who swears on tho street has to
pay $5 or go to the workhouse 1t has such
restraining influence on congressman, If
itwere not for thisrigid virtue ofours, asserted
through that high judicial luminary, Judge
snell who can tell how many oaths might bc
uttered in front of our leading hotels and
other public places? oh, we are good, we are,
and We intend that everybody else shall be,
or We will know the reason why.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

r ONE of the little affairs that serve to vary
the ordinary monotony of life in Texas has
Just come of at the town of McDade, in that
enterprising state. At the latest advices the
coroner was busily engaged in holding an in :.
quest on the bodies of five men who took the
leading parts in the amusing little shooting
and lynching frolio in question.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
A Gsnerous millionaire.
NelO YORK journal.


"This is the kind Of day TO give man an ap-
petite" said VIM. II. Vanderbilt. as he drove up
TO Gabe Case shotel, and shook the snow from bis
aealskin coat. 81 enjoyed my turkey to-day, and
Pm going to sail into another before 30 TO bed
tonight" The cEar OF the financial world was in
such good humor that he gave the man who held
his horse three s. cent pieces.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

run in different channel from vanderbilps. He
is trying TO work upon the enthusiasm in mu-
slcal and artistic way Accompanied by his wifo
and daughter, both of whom are plain aud un-
pretentous people, they attend all places where
paintings are exhibited, and they are constant
visitors to the Metropolitan opera house. Neither
Mrs Willard nor her daughter are noted for rich
or tasteful dressing
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Ono Kind OF a Clock.

7
"well. l declare, this clock has run down again,
aud l can't start It," exclaimed Mrs. Jenkins II
do believe that clockmaker fixes 1t each time so
that something will break. Iwonder If there ever
was clock that could be depended on?"
WELL don't know about that" replied Mr.
jenkins looking up from his evening paper, "but
If you 60 down to the clockmake and get him to
make you one out of motion to adjourn 1t might
run It's always in order"
National Republican., 1883-12-27

OF course the south predominates in the
committees ofcourse the south dominates the
democratic party. OF course democratic as
tendency means southern dictation. Why
criticise Mr.. Carlisle for oboying democratic
Traditions
National Republican., 1883-12-27

IT was said of the bourbons of France that
they neither learned nor forgot. Our bour-
bons never learn anything, but they forget
all the lessons of the past. Else they would
remember that they have not the nerve to
stand up for tariff for revenue only after
the firing of a few protection guns in presi-
dental election.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

= MISS LENA WEST, Of Newburyport Mass,
Sa young woman of spirit and nerve, She
happened to be in a barroom of the Bay State
house. in that city, on Christmas eve whom
two men, who were together, attracted her
attcntiony ,shp advanced upon one of them
and RnoCKed7hi hat of. His companion
pushed her aside, when sho promptly fred two
shots sgBin, from which it is thought he will
National Republican., 1883-12-27
The " Noble Old Roman . ON Deol.
Indianapolis Journal.

INUIUNUpUIIo JVTtTNII'
Ex-senator Thurman has blown blast upon
his bugle horn with thai red bandanna. and has
bounded into the senatorial arena In Ohio. The
noble old Rom an, as his admirers delight to call
him, affords by odds tho most eligible man around
whom the opponents Of Mr.. Pendleton may rally.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
The soutI, TO Rule.

In forming his committees the speaker had
always the south uppermost in his mind, whether
his action is regarded from the standpoint of sem
timent or interest 1t is plain that 1t Is Mr.. Car
lisles intention that the south shall rule the
country
National Republican., 1883-12-27
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Washington, ID. G.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

On the currency question the democratic
house has no views 1t will seek to offend
none. 1t respects the enemies of the national
banks and the enemies of the silver dollar
equally. "You takes your choice"
National Republican., 1883-12-27
An influential Inslnuation.

JtIcu MOTNTNU HeTUU,
Belmonts one term in congress offsets S, s, Coxs
two terms so far as to deprive tho Ohio man from
New York Of the craftsmanship of the foreign
affairs committee. Belmont dosn't get first place,
but holds the fort Us second. Perhaps Perry's one
term wasn't so powerful as his fathers sin.
Auencen
National Republican., 1883-12-27
CURRENT GOSSIP
UNDER rnE SNOW.

UNDER THE SNOW.
Beautiful things lie hidden
Under tho snow
Tulips and daffodlls sleeping,
Myrtles with broad leaves are creeping
And blue eyed forgetme-nots peeping,
Under the snow
Beautiful things lie hidden
Under thesnow;
The orocus and sweet little little daisics
Arbutus IN wonderful mases,
Its sweet scented 1ow'ret upraisea
Under the snow
Beautiful things lie hidden
Under the snow;
But they will awake In the morning,
When spring with warm sunshine is dawninR.
They will peep out from beneath their snug awna
ing.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Not Very FillLn',
A shin none, Probably.

Mr.. Belmont appears to have gotten bucket oi
shells, but no oyster
National Republican., 1883-12-27

New York Journal
Wonder what Mr., Tilden found in his very at
tenuated htocking2
National Republican., 1883-12-27

Amuaements.
NArroHAL.-"l rc Ranks"
FoRp's.-Barry Fay.
DINE MUSEUM. otinee and evening performance,
CoMouE-M. b. Leavius Allstar Speciality co.
wHoHT's DIME MusEuM.--open this evening
National Republican., 1883-12-27

Fnttred dt me p. o. as second class mail matsf.
Postage on single copies, cent?.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
Auction Sales.

BY WEEKS & Coon Jan. H. public sale Of valu
able improved property.
National Republican., 1883-12-27
MY BAgY's EYES.


NV babys eyes, in melting blue,
Are beaming bright us morning dew,
And from the skylight take hue,
Or like the starlight, clear and true.
My baby's eyes. In liquid roll
Enhance my world from pole To pole,
And love sits smiling In that goal,
Forever speaking TO my soul.
My baby's eyes, in other years.
May ill with many scalding tears,
And yet though cruel tauntt and jeers,
mothers love will Danish fears.
My babys eyes, in blight or bloom,
Those glorious orbs, in grief or gloom,
Shall be to me- in dearth or doom,
The dearest diamonds TO the tomb.
Col. Joyce has given pen pictures of prom
inent public men seen daily on the avenue
here, as woll as of somo who have now fin
ished their career in worldly politics and
gone to swell tho silent majority, which will
be read with interest. In fact, the entire
book contains much that will amuse, aston
ish, and instruct.
National Republican., 1883-12-27

Don't quote me as saying so' said one of
tho most prominent western democratic
members, "but have no doubt but that Gen.
Chalmers will be given his seat instead of
Manning, from the second Mississippi district.
Chalmers will get it, l think, on the merits
Of the case. He will certainly get my vote"
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-06
None but First Class Goods.

In watcncs, jewelry and silverware
one should have the bes or none.
M,ssrs. Shurley a. Co., Chicago, are
making speciality Of fine goods, and
II you need anything in watches. in
dust and waterproof cases, solid silver
or triple plated ware. solid gold or roll.
ed gold jewelry, send to Shurley & Go.
they will send single article ut the
dozen price. They are vouched for
and endorsed by the United States En-
press Co., American Express Co.,
Southern Express Co.. +. W. Palmer,
Postmaster Of Chicago, GeDn "A. &.
Smith, Ex-State Treasurer, and many
Others. Goods sent IN approval, Will,
privilege Of examination enabling you
10 do your purchasing ut home. Re
member, Shurley 4 Co., 77State Street
Chicago, Ill. Send for their new and
beautifully illustrated catalogue. s6-l'ls
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-06

The school board met yesterday
afternoon and by advice of their attor-
ney, annulled the contract with Mr..
Hunt. and released his bondsnIen from
liability, In consideration Of release
to them by Hunt of all claims whatso-
ever growing out ofthe contract. The
board further agree to take such mate
rial Of sand and rock as had been de-
livered on the ground, and to pay the
parties who had delivered same fair
market price fol l., and also to pay for
the hauling Of the lumber. These
liabilities had been incurred by Mr..
Hunt, and Us there was nothing COM
ing to him under the contract, the
board deemed 1t just and proper to see
that the claims were paid, ~ the ma
terial will he worth all the extra cost
To the next contractor. New plans
will b. prepared at once and the work
re-advertised, and 1t Is believed no de-
lay will result from this unfortunate
cOnfrc tcB,ps.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-06

Last summer our town swarmed
with chess players. IL there are any
OF them left let them take notice that
one A. J. Suite of Helena, having bf EN-
niisinformed by some evil minded
person, has by letter challenged the
editor of the JOURNAL ~ a game of
chess, to be conducted by postal card.
Mr.. Stute appears to he fair-minded
person as he offers us two openings CD
of which we are to select one, but as
we have not the faintest idea what an
opening is, We respectfully ask some
of the crack chess sharps to take the
job in hand and do him up.
Daily Yellowstone journal., 1883-12-06
Fat aud Phiiosophy.

[Opie T. Read in New York Mercury.)
Flesh is materialzed philosophy. Fat
men are nearly always U iilosol hers.
Dickens challenged the world to point
out mob oil fat men, and, although
was not as we'll acquainted with Mr..
Dickens ss 4 am with certain active
young fellows who visit me the ii st of
every month, yet | agree with him. l
Yer saw mob Of fat men. j never
saw a fat man hung. once in Ken
tucky fat man was en'enced to be
hanged, hut when an appeal 10 the SUI
preme court was tax n. tie judges, who
were too tieshy to pdll Oh q boot COM
fortally, told tue condemned man that
he As too fat to be hung with any de-
gree Of pleasure. and couse luently
gave him palm leaf fan anil sent him
to the peniteLtiary to ava u pardon
W ,ich was not long IN coming. Ii was
afterwards proved that the lat man was
innocent.
HIST ~ shows that all philosophers
were fat, that is, history proves that
some Of them were lat and that others
should have been. Don't understand
Inc to say that great flesh is to be de-
sired. lesh is more sent al to So
ciety than it is t. salvation, and we
know that the scriptures inform us that
flesh and blood caLnot enter the king
dom OF heaven. | do Say, though. that
flesh is conducive tophilo'phy, for none
but the philosopher can enjoy an excess
If alipuse tissue.