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National Republican., 1884-06-13
Debating a Platform.

Those excellent gentlemen who suddenly
discovered that thoy wore too good to remain
in the republican party are just now engaged
in formulating platform for the democratic
national convention. They a re not satisfied
with the republican platform, and arc point
ing out its defects to the end that the demo-
Gratis may not fall into the blunders which
have caused them to change their party rola.
tions, Before tho democratic managers got
through with these volunteer platform
makers they will wish them back in the camp
from which they deserted.
In the first place, the sof-rightoous boilers
are disgusted at the anti Chinese plank in tho
republican platform, aud AT tho anti Chinese
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THE contested election case of Craig VS..
Shelley, from tho fourth district Of Alabama,
was argued and submitted on Tuesday Of last
week to u subcommittee Of the house olcc-
tions committee, and up to tho present writ
ing VIC hear Of no decision or report. Craig's
proof shows by his printed testimony that he
was elected by majority Of more than twelve
thousand, and only about one thousand of the
number is in any manner questioned by the
testimony on shelley's part, and no brief has
been Alod. If twelve thousand majority will
not scat republican in the forty-cighth
congress, how many will il take to scat him,
nud how long will congress wait on matter
Of this kind to do justice2
National Republican., 1884-06-13

TEXAS is generally regarded as progress
sive state, but yesterday she took two stops
declared against protective tariff and
against the Blair educational bill. 1t is
painful to learn that tho reading of Mr.
Tildens letter declining tho nomination for
president chilled" tho convention, and
that thereafter the delegates wero unable to
exhibit their usual enthusiasm"
National Republican., 1884-06-13
Cnntrnota Awarded.

Contracts for supplying stationery for first
and second class postonices havo beon
awarded to the following named persons: j.
Bradley Adams, Washington; William Bal
lantyne 6 Son, Washington; VIM. s. Demp-
Bey, Was hington; James D, Free, jr. Wash.
ington; John G, Parker, Washi ngton; Joseph
l.. Savage, Washington; Fred. A. Schmidt,
Washington; q. w. Thorne & Co., Washing
ton; G. A. Whitaker, Washington; II. r.
Blackburn, Philadelphia; James q. Ditman,
Philadelphiai Goodyear Rubber company,
Now York. james X. Michael New York;
VIM. A. Wheeler, jr., New York; Evans y
Gardner, Now York; White, Corbin q Co.,
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THE paying teller of the National bank of
Commerce, of Cleveland, owed $500 on his
hous,. He was short tho amount on tho day
oil settlement and took bundle of currency
from the vault to speculate with. Now the
bank is short $l0O,o00 and the paying teller
is in Jail. He should have speculated with
bcttcr Judgment. If he had gone on the
other side of the market he might have had q
yacht and 2;2O horse by this time.
National Republican., 1884-06-13
A Prospective bridegroom Disappears.

New YORK, June l2-Considerable excite
ment and comment was caused in the village
Of Glen Cove, Long Island last evening by
tho sudden disappearance of Ellwood Lincoln,
a prominent aud wealthy man Of that place.
lie was to have been married last night to
Miss Ida Montfort, daughter of the superin-
tendont of the starch works there The
clergyman and guests woro in attendance,
but Lincoln never turned up. Inquiry ut
the lattors house showed that he had packed
up his trunk and loft for parts unknown.
RumOr connects him with another lady Of the
village who left her homo on Sunday last.
The relatives of Miss Montfort threaten VEN
geance on young Lincoln when they lay
their hands on him,
National Republican., 1884-06-13

DIR. BELFoRD gave the democrats of the
house yesterday "ponter' on tho silver
question which they did not choose to take.
His amendment to the river and harbor bill
proposing that the appropriations should be
paid out in standard :slvcr dollars or silver
certificates WAS lost by vote of II to 05.
Mr.. Boford ought 10 take an appeal to the
national democratic convention. by the
way, however, Mr.. Bcliord claims to DO q re-
publican.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

WHEN Secretary Lincoln was talked of as
a possible candidate for the presidency some
Of those who opposed his nomination said
that no had incurred tho onmity Of tho labor
unions ON account Of his refusal to enforce
tho ciqht hour law Secretary Lincoln did
potco to the trouble ofcontradictingth this false
hood, although he had tho best possible proof
oftteabsurdity Of the story close hand. Now
that tho republican candidate for president
has boon named, he has permitted the publi-
raIau of a loGter addressed to tho chief OF
National Republican., 1884-06-13

'literary bureau" or at least publish a sketch
of his life and services to the democratic
party. The New York Sm permits cor
respondent to inquire who Mr.. Flower is
that his name should be mentioned in con.
nection with the democratic nomination for
the presidency. There is n touch of malice
in the publication of such a question.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

DISPATCH from Ithaca conveys the alarm
ing intelligence that female wildcat belong
ing to Cornell university has made its escape
and is still at large. Small boys living in
the vicinity of Ithaca will bo likely to remain
at home of nights until that cat has either
been killed or captured.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THERE has been reaction in Belgium
against the clerical party. Tho liberals in
Brussels arc so chagrined at their failure to
secure majority in the chamber of deputies
that they have botaken themselves to rioting.
The stoning of public buildings controlled by
Catholics is poor way of advancing politi-
col oouro
National Republican., 1884-06-13

INDIANA may be cassod as almost certain
to give Blaine and Logan 10000 or $1,000
majority this fall. The protection sentiment
is growing. 1t is stronger and deeper than
in 1850, when the state gave Garfield and
Arthur majority Of about 1000.
National Republican., 1884-06-13
CURRENT GOSSIP.
srnr e1nNa nr a1.,t,trn-

SURE SIGNS OF SUMMER.
The hens are scratching in garden beds,
Destroying the tender shoots;
Tho butterny's seen in the meadows green,
Folks banker for early fruits.
The youth is wearing his last years straw,
The girls are in muslin dressing,
The dust clouds iiy when the air is dry,
Aud the water carts arc missing;
Anl brightly glows these balmy nights
The shield Of the rounding moon;
The small boy bnthcs IN his llesh.huod tights
All signs proclaim It's June.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THE Comier-Jommol bull is trying to buck
the Sun locomotive off tho bride. What the
result will be remains TO bo seen, but the
probabilities are that the locomotive will
remain on the track.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THE New York Herald is not we'll up in
history, geography, or poetry. 1t is skeptical
as to the existence of such rivers as the Chop
tank, the Wicomco, the Hiawassee aud the
Wateree, and regards the names rs execrable.
National Republican., 1884-06-13
lro Estnbllsh a NIe d!enl co1leg, In Inpon

TO Establish Me dIcal College In Japan,
PHILADELPHIA, June IA meeting under
the auspices of u committee of gentlemen,
consisting Of Bishop Stevens, Drs. Hayes,
Agnow, William Pepper, aud others, was he Id
this afternoon for tho purpose of inaugural.
ing movement looking to tho establishing
in Japan of q medical college hospital and
training school for nurses. The plan is
largely the outcome of the efforts of DIR.
John q, Berry, formerly of Maine but for
the past twelve years a medical missionary in
Japan. DIR. Berry explained the project ut
length. lie estimated that to establish Il
permanent endowment Of one profossorship
$4,000 would DO required, aud in concluding
gave some special reasons for tho establish
ment Of such an institution as that contom.
plated. Resolutions wero offered indorsiug
the project, aud in furthoranco OF the plan as
contemplated o committee was appointed to
confer with similar committees in other cities
of this country
National Republican., 1884-06-13
ADJUSTMENTS,

The attractive play of "Adrienne Lecouv-
reur" will be presented at the National theater
this evening for the benefit of the ex-con-
federates' homo. The cast will include Miss
Geraldine Grey in the title role, Mr.. Crypt
Palmoni rs Michonet Mr.. Erdman as
Maurice dc SAKE, Mr.. w, G. Murdoch MS the
Able dc Chazeuil, Miss Rosale Wheeler as
Princess de Bouillon, and other well-known
amateurs, and II performance of more than
ordinary merit may bo anticipated. Tho
obj Get for which the entertainment is given
is a worthy one, and tho response on the
part of the public should be generous, SO that
the theater may be filed.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

Hon. HEIsTER CLYMER, of Reading, Pa,
who represented tho Berks district in con-
gress for four successive terms died suddenly
yesterday of paralysis. lie was n descendant
of George Clymer, one of the sgners of the
declaration of independence.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

BASE BALL is unquestionably noble game
but it has its drawbacks, particularly to tho
gentlemen learned in its rules who are called
upon to interpret them as the game progresses
from point to point. The people attending
base ball matches always havo vigorous opin-
ions in regard TO the proper way of deciding
close points, and, curiousy enough, the proper
thing to do from their point of Wow is to
invariably decide in favor of tho homo club.
The wise umpire bears this point in
mind; but all umpires are not wise,
as was instanced at Baltimore
yesterday, where the crowd found it in order
toiump into the field and wipe up the earth
with an umpire whose decisions in close
game ran counter to their views. Washing
ton base ball spectators, having no particular
expectations of anything but defeat for their
home club, manage to lump bad umpires in
with the bad play, aud SO keep cool.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

Mr.. TILpEN's letter of declination in 1880
was a crafty bid for tho nomination. but the
democracy took him at his word. His last
declination appears to be genuine.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

ordnance Dec 30, 1883, which shows that he
did precisely what he was represented not to
have done. There are some ialsehoods which
are easily rofuted.
National Republican., 1884-06-13
C!jp G0sIipllal Republican
WASHINGTON. ID O

Tur DArrY BErunticAN Is del ,vcrcd by carrier
IN Washington at 90 cents per month"; and to mail
subscriber postage frceJ at the following ratesi
TtryCur 81 W
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TIM WIrRir RrrurttcAS Is published every
7l,urfGo, morning mud hirul.ned " subscribers AT
81 20 per year, in advance
BsIcr communications on interesting topics Will
always receive attention when accompanied by the
name and address Of thc writer
Rejected manuscripts Will uotbc returned
b E'mlltuucpr dronr, checks, and postonice orders
should bg made rayublotU
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Washington. u. G.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

BEFORE passing the river and harbor bill
yesterday the house struck out the S3OO,OOO
appropriation for the Hcnnepin canal.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

Ex.Gov. HENDRIcKs is now at liberty
to sulk and nurse his sore too until after the
oleetion.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

WHY not "Old Bill" English and "Young
Bill" English? That ticket would sweep
the country.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THE McDonald.Slocum ticket will not
wash. Tho democrats are bound to put the
natural head of the ticket behind the tail.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

FEARS arc expressed in some quarters that
Fitz.John Porter will not vote for Logan for
vice president.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

Ir would not surprise us to learn that the
author of tie awful West Virginia tragedies
had moved down to the vicinity of Lynch.
burg.
National Republican., 1884-06-13
CHURCH CHORAL UNION.

On Monday evening next n grand concert
will be given at tho Congregational church
by the combined classes of tho Church Choral
union, assisted by Miss Ella Earle, an omi-
nont soprano from New York. and Mr.. War
rem S. Young, tho well-known barytono of
this city. 1t is expected that about 400
singers will participate in tho choruses. Prof.
John p. Lawrence and Rev. T. S. Wynkoop
will bo the accompanies.
National Republican., 1884-06-13
FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 1884.

P.,sons ieormO tue cay during the summer months
can hare THE DAILY NArtoSAL REPUBLICAN, moted
to tier Gddrsss at The rate u 60 cents month Uostdge
GtO
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THE democrats will miss Tilden's barrel
more than they will the sage himself. Tho
bunghole has been plugged for the season.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

THE "misGts' has been suggested as good
name for tho independent kickcrs.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

Rockville, Conn; platnor & Porter Mann.
featuring company, Unionvilc, Conn. VIM.
A. Davis, Boston, Mass; John Il. Fourl,
Brooklyn, N Y.
National Republican., 1884-06-13
-SOmcrvaie journal.
LAY on A LAZY MAN.

LAY on A LAZY MAN.
Take me, southern broozes, take me
Where the wond'rlmg little daisies
Groom in baby talk their praises;
Lay me there and do not wake me.
For a month ia play daisy
Land of Liberty hut feel lazyl
National Republican., 1884-06-13
This Must bo Attended TO at Once.

IIWTTTTIITTF IsTIIFTT
1t appears that Mr.. Blaine \ i'll have to send
in his subscription to tho Baptown BrdAfoglc
and the New York Times, and be almighty
quick about it, Tho Englishhlen arc mad.
National Republican., 1884-06-13

President hrthur's bearing and course
throughout the canvass havb been entirely
dignihcd and honorable. ia will rotiro from
the presidency on March 4 mkt with tho re-
spect and admiration of tho khole people.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-29
The Mayors Message.

various Experiments of the City Com.
 stdered-InprOvements Recommended A Document Worthy of Consideration Gentlemen of the Court of Common Council
 In meeting with you officially upon this the hundreth anniversary of our city's hisaory, l feel cannot let the occasion go by, with. ont at least a passing allusion to the wonder ful changes the first century of our corporate lsste has wrought. No one to day from among the people who in 1784 witnessed the first meeting of our then city fathers. now live to tell of the anxiety, the hopes and fears with which they assumed their official responsi. blllty in inaugorating our first city govern ment. With 8 sparce population of less than 1000 their duties were probably not as arde- ous as were their ambitions excelled It would be pleasing thing to know just how they felt as they assembled at that first gathering and what each proposed for himself to do. One thing is certain and we do know. that they inaugurated a goodly city that has ever proved goodly inheritance to their descendants and beautiful home to all those who from time to time have become in- habltants or soiourners within it's borders Our fathers early commenced to beautify and adorn it; the example and task thus displayed lnfusing itself into each succeeding genera ton, until to day we claim and say no fairer land city's limit bound. -f---
 To note in the minutest detail the growth or the city from year to year and mark itS changes, or even allude to it's men of emi- hence is not my privilege tonight, for if I had the ability neither the time nor the space would permit Suffice it to say that we have kept on and fairly kept pace with the growth of the country and outstripped the State.
 In the decade of 1870 we were the twenty fifth city of the nation; we are to- day the twenty sixth, thus keeping good step to the music of the Union. Our record of populs ton as compared with the State shows steady increase. In 179O, it was one to every 53 3, while 1880 it was one to every 9.9, as will ap- pear from the subjoined table, which I sub init as it may be of interest.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-29
ADVICE.

My son, {" said father to his young son, ''alWays mix in bright society ;" and the son, taking his advice, began going with red 1 headed girls, hiladelphia Chronicle. General Butler has resolved never to smoke again in this world His intentions as to what he will do in the next are not so | well known Louisville Courier-Journal. An exchange says that Noah was the first pitcher on record. He pitched the ark 1 within and without" The game was inall y called on account of the rain.-Lynn Bee. l This being leap year, of course the wife l has perfect right to don her husband s l boots when she wants to shovel snow out of the yard.-Philadelphia Ghronicle-Herald. 1 An analysis of the humble end of bum l ble bee by a profound and German scientist shows that the venom consists of one part serum, parts formic acid, seven parts al- bumen and the balance of a something which has a tenn mperature of about 5000, 900 in the | 'shade.-Life.
 Miss LilIie Burton, Louisville belle, has eloped with Chinese laundryman. This is where Lillie showed her sense. Instead of aspiring to be the wife of foreign nobleman with the prospect of becoming mere drudge, she has caught man who will be capable of doing the family washing himself.-Lowell Citizen.
 'sMamma, what is meant by little pitchers have long ears?' asked a little boy.
 ''Where did you hear that expression?" de- manded the mother, with a considerable show of interest.
 s'Last night, mamma, in the diniug-room Mary was setting the table. heard papa say it to her just as I opened the door."-Phila- delphia Call.
 servant girl <in New Haven stole her mistress false teeth. The woman told policeman that ''She sheesh cosh shwenshy shollarsh, ansh she shwash wosh shusha wresh ashdo shteesh fawshe sheeth--" Wait till I find an Interpreter" interrupted the policeman, thinking the woman was @ newly arrived Hungarian; but she was anAmerican, and when her teeth were in she could talk the head of him.-Norristown Herald
 sDid you ever try rolIer-skatingP" inquired a young lady of sickly-looking slim.
 ''Yeth. only on'th" he lsped.
 "why did you give it up2"
 "Because tried to thtop myself On my heeIth."
 "Pooh! that never prevented me from learning"
 s'Yeth, know, but don'cher know that you wear al mean that you-that th-er, don'cher know?" and finding that he was over his head, the slim foated out New York Journal.
 "What do you think of my picture p was held it up before him. The old man looked at it moment and replied: ''Stand little further off" The amateur backed away with a gratifed look. "A little further, please D The amateur backed over near the open door and the old man still kept his eye on the pie ture. ''Still further-another step or two, please" By this time the amateur was out in the hall, still holding up his picture. 'tNow shut the door," The amateur obeyed. ''There, {" hoated the voice of the old fellow over the trausom, s'it looks better in that position than any other please keep it so until I get the door locked. "-Merchant Traveller.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-29
North Haven.

Mir. Lyman Bassett of CIintonviIle after travelling about New York and vicinity for some days in search of health, returned home Saturday evening and was out at church yes terday.
 DIR, B. Goodyear drives out with an ele gant new sleigh which was built at the shop of John Barnes, at North Hill. and the paint ing, trimming and all the finishing touches were done in New Haven.
 Harry Elliott was home from North Guil- ford on Sunday and expresses himself as pleased with school teaching.
 Spoon making has again commenced; this time they are trying cheaper spoon which can sell at much less price, and hope to suc- ceed better.
 Tie Ladies' guild will meet this week on Thursday afternoon, at the house of MT. Maltby Fowler.
 MT. John Jacobs and family were thrown from their sleigh on the way to the Sunday evening service but the horse did not run away. None of them were much hurt and they picked themselves up and went on to meeting.
 George Sq quires thinks he came near being minus his horse and sleigh. On Saturday evening he drove to the choir rehearsal and left his horse under the shed nicely covered. When going for him later he found the blankets and robes lying around loose, and on speaking to the horse to know what was the matter, man spoke up that '1notblng was the matter'' and walked of. MT. Squires supposes his timely appearance saved his horse.
 At the recent three days session of the Masonic fair and sociabIs at Oenterville, three of the best prizes were drawn by North Ha- ven people John H. Devine drew half barrel of four for twenty-five cents; hf- teen cent tlcket drew Michael Burke Wa terbury watch, and Miss Annie Burke drew handsome pin cushion for ten cents.
 The organist of St Johns church was ab- sent on Sunday and the choir performed their part without the aid of any instrument tai music and acceptably to the congregation
 MT. Oharles Palmer. of North Hill, has been ill for some days threatened with pneu- monia Jan, 70.
Morning journal and courier., 1884-01-29
Where are Dry Goods
 Cheapest Now |?

This must be a hard question to answer, if one tries to make it out from the dealers advert isements What with s'gigantic sales" in one store. sssurging tho usands'' in an. other, 'sFruit of the LO Om Cotton for nOthing'' in a third, and so on. what with every one asserting Ourselves among the rest) that his prices are ''the lowest in the city, ssthe lowest ever known" &c., it ie not easy to tell from the papers at lea st) where the goods really are cheapest. At this time we are all trying our s'l evel best" to get rid of what is left of our winter stock. We are all willing to sell such goods now without 8 prOfits and many kinds even at 8 loss. Stand- ard makes of bleached cotton do not need to be closed out. If any one of us sold all our Fruit of Loom cotton to-day, we should buy more to morrow, and the selling of 1t at 6 1-2c, OF Pc, or whatever the Whim of the moment may suggest. IS 8 device tOmake people suppose that other goods are being sold in like proportion. For our own part we have a higher opinion of the 1n- telligence of our customers than to see any advantage in such a trick. even if we were willing to resO Tt to it.
 Let us suggest a way in which 8 judgment may be formed as to where dry goods are cheapest at this clOsing-Out time. The firm that is most successful in closing out seasons goods is certain to be the one that makes the lowest pri ces at the right time. Now on thiS point we can appeal with con fidence to the public, for we believe it is a fact noticed and often re- marked by all, that our stock is always the cleanest and freshest looking in town. We have fewer shOp-wOrn goods than any other store of the size. For instance to- day we have not 8 yard of last years sateens to sell while others are showing great stacks of them. And so with the winter goods we are now selling out. We are m9k- ing the prices on them so LOW that next winter you will not find any old stock offered you by uss or none to speak of. People who still need W inter underwear, or dress goods, or blankets, or anything of the kind, will therefore consult their own interest by buying of us now.
 The new stocks opened now are Ladies' Muslin Underwear, Ham, burg EmbroiderieJ. and Linens. These we do not pretend to be closing out, but we make sure to have prices on them all at least as low as the lowest in town. Nobody else is closing out these goods any more than we are, and we do not intend to let anyone beat us on new gOUds COttoDs are retailed cheap because they cost less to-day than at any time since the war.
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