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National Republican., 1883-09-14
Payments to suboontraotors.

The postmaster general has issued an order,
by which order No. 573, of May 1s, 1888, is
modified SO as to require contractors who de-
sire credit for payments TO subcontractors of
record to file notices of intention to make
such payments in the Office of the second as
sistant postmaster general, division of in
spection, within ten days after the expiration
Of the quarter to which such payment or pro-
posed payment relates, and to file in said
Office within thirty days after the expiration
of the quarter the prescribed RECEIPT showing
the payment.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

Mr.. DEzENDoRr and his few faithful fol-
lowers, having boltcd the regular coalition
organization, are now boiling each other.
Their county convention at Portsmouth yes
tcrday split into two factions, and nominated
two candidates.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE better class of Massachusetts, democrats
are as sorely exercised over the antics of their
bad boy Butler as the better class of tho re.
publicans were before his amputation from
their organization. The luck which has at
tended his exclusion from select republican
circles may cause the democracy to rather
bear the ills they have than fly to others that
they know not of.
National Republican., 1883-09-14
They All Bowed Low.

That the Indian is diplomat has fire.
quently been asserted, but it has been demon
strated by the speech of one of the chiefs to the
senate committee, composed Of Logan, Dawes,
and Cameron, who are visiting the Sioux tribe.
He said: "we listen with respect to the men, as
we understand that one of them is to he our next
great father" Then Logan. Dawes and Cameron
all placed their hands OH their breasts and bowed
very low, while the chiefs all grinued
National Republican., 1883-09-14

WASHINGTON did its full share to make
tho oriole pageant in Baltimore last evening
a success. Our military companies made a
magnificent showing in the procession. The
capital is always glad to lend helping hand
to Its principal suburb in any of its many
praiseworthy enterprises
National Republican., 1883-09-14
Thc RIyertinle DolIers.

Gen. Dumont has instructed Inspector
starbuck to obey the summons of the coroner
and produce pieces of the boilers of the
steamer Riverdale at the inquest, but to re-
tain samples in his possession at all times.
Tho inspector is directed also to adjourn the
investigation which he is pursuing when he
is required by the coroner.
National Republican., 1883-09-14
GIVp AIatiulatI Ttpallttalt.
Tnrn,n 20 snI,.rrlI,crai

Daily edition (by mail postage prcplid), per year.
$500; six months Si0O; three months $500. To
city subscribers, delivered by carricr-pcr year
5000; per month, soc.
Weekly edition postage prepaid), per year. sl.joi !
six months, Tjc
sample copies sent on application.
Remtnnces may be made aL our risk, either by
draft, express, posoicc order postal note or reg
isiercd letter. Money sent in any other way is at
the risk Of the person sending IT, Address
NATIONAL REPUBLICAN,
Washington, D. G.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE National Union league has taken n
big contract on its shoulders. 1t has arranged
series of union meetings throughout the
south for the purpose Of disseminating new
political light among the masses. 1t is
hard job to convert Ephraim when old Eph is
Joined to his idols.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

If the visiting druggists do not go away
with good impression of the capital city it
certainly will not be the fault of our local
apotheoaries. They have not only done
themselves credit by their hospitality but
they have given the city cause to be proud of
them.
National Republican., 1883-09-14
High bidders,

Bids were opened at the Treasury depart
ment yesterday for safes and vault work for
the fiscal year ending Juno 80, 1884. The
Hall Safe and Lock company, of Cincinnati,
and George L. Damon. Of Boston, were tho
only bidders. The bids of the Hall Safe aud
Lock company we're nearly 100 per cent.
higher than in previous years. The contract
will be awarded to George l.. Damon.
National Republican., 1883-09-14
An Army ReIuniOn.

Gems. Gresham, Leggett, Macarthur, Bel
knap, Hedrick, Tuttle. and Sanders. all of
whom had commands connected with
Crockers Iowa brigade, of the 18th corp,
have accepted invitations to attend its re-
union at Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on Sept. 20 and
27. The brigade lost over 1,100 officers and
men in tho war. Capt II. Ii. Rood, Mount
Vernon. Iowa, is secretary.
National Republican., 1883-09-14
The Pre.,dcnt,s NIoyen,.,,..

1t is not likely that there will be II cabinet
meeting to-day. The President will probably
leave Washington this afternoon for New
York to attend tho funeral of his old friend,
Mr.. Hugh Hastings. The funeral will take
place tomorrow afternoon, and the President
has been requested to act as one of the pail
bearers. Whether he will then return to
Washington or extend his trip further has
not yet been determined.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE pleasing intelligence is tclegraphed
from Kansas that sugar mill at Hutchinson
has succeeded in turning out genuine crys-
talino from the sorghum saccEdratum. In a
state where prohibition is in full force and
the virtuous people have long since aban-
doned the pcrnicious custom Of "takin' sugar
in thern,' it is difficult to understand why n
cane mill should bo considered an absolute
necessity.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE expedition of the Protcus has been a
total failure, news thereof having been tcle.
graphed from st. Johns to the signal service
Office in this city last night. The ship was
crushed in an ice pack in latitude 75o and
sunk July 23, Luckily Lieut.. Darlington
and party, as we'll as the crew, were saved.
The north pole still remains a terra incogai'a.
National Republican., 1883-09-14
Fixing Themselves for SOFT Jobs.

HdnSds CIV JOurldE.
The Chicago papers have gone into the
business of making presidents. The IGe,cs booms
President Arthur and the Herald shouts for Phil
sheridan. The Tribune is suspected of entertain
ing secret affection for Senator John Logan, and
the Inter Ocean does not conceal its love for ex-
Senator Conkling. We believe the Chicago
editors could be persuaded to accept cabinet
positions, and are fixing themselves
National Republican., 1883-09-14

The name of the man whom Dana partic-
ularly desires should be turned out is Rob-
ortson-Willam II. He is collector of tho
port of New York. Dana regards it as ras-
cally thing for any man but himself to hold
the Office which he begged SO hard of two
nresidente
National Republican., 1883-09-14
Thc Corean Emhns.v.

! A telegram was received at the postofice
department yesterday from Chicago from the
Corean embassy stating that the ambassadors
will arrive in Washington at o'clock to-mor-
row morning. Tho party will consist of eleven
persons. Arrangements have not yet been
completed for their reception but they will
probably be provided with quarters at the
rlinnton
National Republican., 1883-09-14

NEITHER France nor China seem anxious
to fight, and foreign war is not ono of the
probabilities of '53. The latest cable adviccs
indicate that both nations desire peace. Ne
-ptiations for tho settlement of the vexed
Tonqum question arc going steadily forward,
and the prospect is that the Gaul and the
Mongol will be as good friends as ever.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

TLDEN makes no noise, Neither does a
spider weaving his web. But the spider
catches all tho more flies for his silence. So
will Tilden. The old mans head is worlSing
Ho will agree to let Kelly get into the pantry
where the New York sweetmeats arc If Kelly
will help him to get away with the key to
the white house. They are both for the
peonle ''.'|
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE school board has wi'sly suggested
that au examination of all the school build
ings in tho city be made in order to deter
mino whether anything is needed to increase
thoir safety and that of their occupants in
case of ere. The inspector of buildings has
National Republican., 1883-09-14

Mr.. JOHN c. CALHOUN, grandson of the
great "nulliGer" of South Carolina, and
now cotton planter of Arkansas, appeared
before the senate labor committee yesterday
and gave the country his view of the situu-
tion. Mr.. Calhoun said he thought " tho ne
gro ought to bo eliminated from politics."
That was what his famous progenitor
thought
National Republican., 1883-09-14
The Postal Notes.

A statement prepared at the money order
Office based upon the returns for one week
from 100 of the smaller money order offices,
shows that AZ per cent. of the money trans
mitted by the money order service was in
nostal notas
National Republican., 1883-09-14
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER IA, 1883.

Eocrp effort t. being made 10 htue THE REPUBLICAN
dc trtycd cdrly and promptly il al parts n Mo city,
Persons ro do not yceec hcir papcror 1cho hare dy
cause Of complaint iCU o6',gc By notifying Tie Ggics
rRher in p r5On on by postal card
National Republican., 1883-09-14

been requested to attend to this work 1t
is one he cannot do too quickly or too care.
fully. If anything is needed in this direction
IL should bo provided at once.
National Republican., 1883-09-14
An Illicit stilI Captured.

Revenue Agents Brown and Young re-
ported yesterday to the commissioner of in
ternal revenue the seizure Of an Illicit dis
tillory near fullahoma, Tenn. The property
captured is valued at moro than $4,000.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

NATIONAL THEATEG.-Ada Gray in East Lynne.
Fond s,-Thatcher, Primrose & Vests Mustrols.
DIME ENlUsEUI.-Matncc and evening performance
National Republican., 1883-09-14

a DUEL would have come of in Canada
yesterday but one of the principals was not
there. Aftor all that is tho only real scnsi-
lie way to fight duel
National Republican., 1883-09-14
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Presidential Dry Bones.

<iWuuu tUVdttutlOH|
Mr.. Hendricks did we'll to carry his con-
valescent toe to Greystone. We cordially invite
The attention of Editor Watterson TO the fact that
the old ticket is shaking itself together like tho
dry bones in the valley.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

PRESIDENT ARTHUR will leave Washington
this afternoon for New York, where he will
serve as one of the pallbcOrers at the funeral
of Hugh J. Hastings.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE game Of base ball yesterday at Ath.
letc park was worth seeing. Eight and a
half innings without n run shows good play
National Republican., 1883-09-14
AnluseiiiCiits.

Entered At he ros,q0i:e in Washington as second
class mail matter.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE New Jersey democrats threaten to
bolt. Tho convention broke up in wild con-
fusion. The republicans arc happy.
National Republican., 1883-09-14

THE racers are already arriving at the Ivy
City track, and nothing but bad weather is
now likely to prevent successful meeting
in October
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
Golden Gate Items.

The Fourth of July will be cele-
brated ut this place. The programme
will consist of music by the band, read
ing of the declaration, speeches, sing
ing, raga muffin parade and various
other amusements. All are cordially
invited to come and have good time.
Working on the road is now in good
order.
Our town is growing in Importance
very fast. A few years since town
board composed Of three men could
run matters nicely, now it takes five
and there is some talk of calling a
special town meeting to elect the sixth
man.
Assessor Curranr is around this
week.
Mr.. Bohannan is fitting up his resi-
dence.
Miss L. Hoffman is spending few
days with her sister, Mrs. F. Heimer-
dinger.
G. II. Potter and wife have gone to
Minneapolis to attend the Seventh
day Adventist camp meeting.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20

The town board of Review will meet
at the town clerks Office for this
town on the Oath day of June, 1883,
for the purpose of receiving the as
sessment of this town. Every person
who thinks his property is assessed
too high will please make his appear
ance.
Mr.. Mic. Permantgen had his new
barn raised on Saturday last. It's
quitea building, that Mic is putting
up.
The school term Of Dist. No. Q was
opened on Monday before last and the
school is again prospecting under the
successful management of Miss Minna
Hoffman.
The Methodist camp meeting which
commenced last week Tuesday at
Roses grove in the town Of Home
was well attended. Among the many
visitors that were there was also We
humble correspondent. We are in
debted to Rev. Shuttle Tor i long and
interesting sermon; but as TO the other
services which we also had an oppor-
tunity to hear, we have to say that
they were rather loud and accompa-
MED by lively motions.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
SLEEPY EYe NEWS.

Last week a number Of teams came
down from above Springfield, to get
their wheat ground, but to their sur
prise the mill was not yet in running
order, and they were obliged,to go to
New Ulm.
John Lee, proprietor of the Ire
mont House, is fitting up his hotel
in good shape. When he gets through
with it, it will be one Of the best
stopping places village.
Jos. Friess has sold his house and
lot to VIM. Kiesling for the sum of
$3.50.
Mrs. VIM. Bonner has been very
sick for the last three weeks, but she
is somewhat improving. A number
of their children are down with
measles and one of them we under
stand is not expected to live.
The camp meeting in Roses grove
was largely attended last Sunday. A
good many more WOulu nave goilo Hau
it not been for the rain.
r. II. Bingham is fitting up the
building formerly occupied by Ma
jewski for his hardware store. When
completed it will compare favorably
with anything we have in the State.
VIM. Baker is doing the work.
Fishing at Iberia is splendid this
year. D. Bangs went out one day
last week and caught quite number,
one of them weighing at least twelve
pounds.
Farmers say that small gain is
looking fine, but corn is backward and
unless we have late fall the corn
crop will be thin.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
The postmaster general has issued

The postmaster general has issued
an order to take effect on the first of
July next, with respect to what Is
known as ''Held for Postage matter.
The order provides that "whenever
any letter prepaid at less than one
full rate of postage or any parcel of
third or fourth class matter not fully
prepaid and being otherwise mailable
is deposited at a postoflice Of the first,
second or third class and consigned to
any other postot1ice within the United
States, it shall be the duty of the post
master to send to the address an Of
fetal postal card containing notice
Of the detention and a request to remit
the proper amount Of postage to entitle
the letter or parcel to be forwarded to
it's destination. This provision APP
plies only to matter which does not
bear the card or address Of the sender.
Snch card matters should be returned
Immediately to the party mailing it as
prescribed by existing regulation.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
The St. Paul ADpleby Binder.

The following named well-known
farmers gave their orders to the St.
Paul formerly Elwood) Harvesting
Works yesterday for the improved
light draft St. Paul Appleby Binders
all payable in cash as soon as the ma
chimes have been tried. Messrs. Geo.
Schneider and VIM. Dannhelm, two of
our most reliable farmers, helped to
work up this long list Of names.
The st. Paul Acpleby machine is
built in Minnesota and our good farm
ers believe in paying their money to
our own state manufacturers.
The st. Paul Appleby Binder is Il
beauty. Don't fail to let George
Schneider or VIM. Dannhcim show it
to you before you buy anything else.
George Schneider, New Ulm.
VIM. Dannheim, New Ulm.
Wolfgang Reigert, New Ulm.
Fred. Borchert, New l1lm.
Ernest lLau0F, Now OlIu.
Frederick Unverworn, New Ulm.
Hubert J. Hillesheim, Sleepy Eye.
A.. s. Larrabee, Sleepy Eye.
John Klossner, New Ulm.
Hubert Hillesheim, New Ulm,
Henry Klossner, New Ulm.
Deiderich Grussendorf, New Ulm.
L. Glassman, New Ulm.
Adolph Deitz, New Ulm.
Gustav Briss, Sleepy Eye.
John Tesmes, Sleepy Eye.
George Hops, New Ulm.
Valentine Mandol, West Newton.
Gottfried Hume, New Ulm.
The St. Paul Appleby Binder people
ought to be satisfied with this for one
days work.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
SPRINGFIELD NEWS.

We have a steam mill now, anyway.
E. Carnish's engine arrived here and
has a great deal to do grinding grain
into feed.
Great preparations are being made
for the Fourth. five only have good
weather we will have II good numurr
Of people.
Lots Of wheat is coming in, and
farmers are just crowded 1T til. e.c.:t-
tor.
Our new farmer, John 3. S:;,lling,
who has purchased the farm u j. f.
Burns, will erect thereon /. large house
and stables.
Did you See Wo!lsang Schmidt new
eagle :?
Our new pumps for which our Hon.
Council allowed the money, are work
ing first rate. Our president, Fecker. is
proud Of thsin.
III. y. l.. Reyes. from st. Charles,
who has a large farm in this vicinity,
is here on q visit.
The Foundation of A. Larson S
building is almost ready. We under
Stand the Odd Fellows made contract
for II hall, for keeping their meetings
there.
S. d. Peterson has received a large
amount Of new machinery. They sell
rapidly.
The stores are doing q rousing
business here, as they pay high prices
for farm produce.
The school vacation will begin in a
short time and both teachers and
scholars will take Il few weeks recre-
alton. MI. West, the principal of the
school, has been hard worker, and is
in need Of little rest.
Jos. Bashaw met with a serious
accident when returning hcme from
Springfield recently. His team SHE'D
at something and threw him from the
wagon.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20

The new time table on the Winona
& St. Peter road which went into
effect last Sunday makes some import
ant changes. Under the new order of
things the day, or mail, passenger
train from the east is held at Kasota
from Sis P. NJ, for the purpose Of con
Meeting with the st. Paul, Minneapo-
lis & Omaha train which leaves for the
former city at 4:05 P. NJ. The train
arrives in this city at 0:20 r. NJ. The
night train going west passes this sta
ton at 4:40 A. NJ. Going east, the
day passenger passes CHS station at
$50 A. NJ, and the night passenger at
9:20 p. NJ. An extra local freight has
been added between Kasota and Sleepy
Eye; but all freight trains are pro-
hibited from carrying passengers
between Waseca and Sleepy Eye.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
Stately Gossip.

Poor weather for corn.
James Haggard will leave for Man
kato to-day.
Rev. j. Crimson, of Blue Earth
County, will preach at Nd. Creek
school house tomorrow.
Chas. DUNCAN, OF Springfield,
makes a trip through this locality
every day in the interest of the Sleepy
Eye creamery.
Henry Haggard, our assessor, is
around nowadays endeayoring to
find ont who is the wealthiest inhabi-
tant Of our township.
The children in this neighborhOOd
have been very much troubled with
measles during the past week or two,
but as yet no cases have proved fatal.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
BASHAM CATCHES.
Weather fine and small grain Of all
kinds look we'll.

Weather fine and small grain of all
kinds look we'll.
Chas. Quanstrom, overseer of road
district No. 3. has done a capital good
job on tho west bridge, over the Little
Cottonwood and the causeway. This
bridge was put up so crooked it has
taken about two years TO straighten it
and fix it up in good shape. Mr..
Quanstrom deserves great credit for
his perseverance, in this matter.
Peter Quanstrom and Miss Hilda
Tell were married short time ago and
their many friends wish them much
prosperity, and very many great joys
as we'll as little ones as they journey
through life.
Frank Bloom, a young man about II
years of age, of the town of Selma,
Cottonwood county, was killed by
young horse a few days ago. 1t seems
that the horse was staked out on the
prairie, and Frank went out to ride
him home; by some means the halter
strap got fast around his wrist and
when first discovered the horse came
to the stable dragging the corpse by
the wrist. Mr.. Bloom and family
have the sympathy Of many friends.
Mrs. Frank Anderson presented her
husband with another bouncing boy :
few days ago, and it begins to look as
if Frank WAS going to be as good as
his word.
Mr.. G. II. Johnson was offered, about
one month ago, $3.50 for pair of work
cattle, which he refused, and tho other
day one of them died from some un-
known disease. It is a severe loss to
Mr.. johnson and he has the sympathy
Of the whole community in which, he
lives. TIM. FINNEaAN.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20

3 -
One day last week we overheard
Mike Sullivan telling the following
good story to Virg Seward, who rel.
ished it keenly: A traveller who
came to a western hotel, where he
was put in room which was recon-
mended &s having been occupied the
night before by the late Senator
Stephen A. Douglas. The bed proved
to be infested with bed bugs, and in
the morning the traveller told the
clerk that he was pleased 20 occupy
the same bed which had been slept in
by the Little Giant, but he would
be id if he liked to sleep with the
whole Democratic party.-Lyo7a Co.
Meas.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
PERSONAL MENTION.

Judge Weber returned from Lin
coin county last Saturday evening, and
on yesterday morning he left for Mar
shall, where he is holding a term of
court this week, which will probably
extend into next week.
Christ. Emmerich and family re-
turned to Sleepy Eye from Washing
ton Territory last Wednesday morn.
ing. The H*rald says that they were
glad to get back to their old home
again. Their many friends were also
ready to welcome them, and in the
evening the cornet band gave them a
serenade.
DIR. Berry is in attendance on the
Minnesota Medical Association, now
in session in Minneapolis. Mrs. Berry
is also visiting in the twin cities.
Aug. Schmidt, Of Minneapolis,
made sudden and unexpected de-
scent upon his New Ulm friends last
Saturday evening. August is hale
fellow we'll met ard his friends are
always glad to see him.
Senator Peterson, Peter Rotering,
j. x. Rosskopf, Of New Ulm, and
Hon. John Lind, of Tracy, have gone
west to locate a new towE-site in
Dakota. Specializing in Dakota
town lots ROW seems to be Ill the
rage.
Peter Manderfeld departed for TT.
Jones, CAL, last Monday morning. He
was summoned thither By a message
from his brother, A. A. Manderfeld,
who is lying very i'll at that place with
consumption.
New Ulm weekly review. [volume] (New Ulm, Minn.) 1878-1892, 1883-06-20
Allie SAVING Present.

Mr.. NJ. E. Allison, Hutchinson, Kan:
Saved his life by q simple trial bottle
Of DR.. Kings New Discovery for
Consumption, which caused him to
procure large bottle, that completely
cured him, when doctors, change of
climate and everything else had
failed. Asthma, Bronchitis, Hoarse
ness, Severe Coughs, and all Throat
and Lung diseases, it is guaranteed to
cure. Trial bottles free at Joseph
Bobleter's drug store. Large size 81.
John Skog, a stone cutter at work on
a sluice-way near the Tracy round.
house, was killed by switch engine
last week Tuesday. He got on the
track about twenty feet in front of the
approaching engine and deliberately
walked toward it. The engineer
yelled at him, but he continued in his
course until struck down by the en-
CINE. The deceased was SWede, who
only came to Tracy from Mankato the
day preceding his death. The Irunl:
pet rronounces it a case of suicide.