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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

LONDON has been thoroughly alarmed
by the latest exploit of the dynamiters,
who attempted to blow up London bridge
on Saturday afternoon. 1t is evident
enough from the dispatches that the per.
son who exploded the dynamite failed to
produce any worse result than tre-
mendous noise and few broken win
dows, but that while cause for present
congratulation, will not prevent anxious
Londoners from rejecting that another
such attempt upon the always crowded
bridge may result in fearful loss Of life
and property.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
w,s,. the Line wni be Drawn. N

When legitimate vacancy exists, and
n democrat of character and ability is Sc
lected to GIL it, let him be confirmed with
out opposition; but should the president
undertake. to make wholesale removals,
which we hardly think he will do, then
IL will become the duty Of a republican
senate to draw line and determine
whether 1t will be best for the country to
substitute incompetent democrats for we'll,
tried, competent ropublicans.--Oteretand
LEADER
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

Tho vast mail Of the United Statos
government passes through the postoflice
of Washington. There is no other outlet
for the letters, circulars and reports Of
tho departments. nor for the letters and
speeches Of congressman. There Is no
way Of addressing the departments or
congress by letter save through this same
Washington postofllco, and going or com.
ing, the whole correspondence of tho
federal government begins or ends its
travels through the mails at the insecure
aud incommodous building on Louisiana
avenue In other towns and cities of tho
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

A scheme has been invented by the
western democrats which promises well
for the comfort Of those members Of the
party whose aspirations for congressional
honors we're not Endorsed by their con-
stituency, It ia this Each democratic
congressman is to control the patronage
in his own district, and where districts
arc represented by republicans tho de-
feated democratic candidates are to dis-
pose of tho oifices. The defeated candi-
dates will. Of course, fix themselves nicely,
aud, from comfortable point pi obserVa-
tion. proceed with the general lay OUT
Hartford Post.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

POSSIBLY tho democracy may conclude
that it is good thing for the government
to own and run the telegraph lines of the
country now that the offices arc at its
disposal. The patronage Of the admins
tration would be increased. and there is
no longer jeopardy to the constitution in
mn army of federal Office holders, as they
arc soon to be democrats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
The Hungry Clamor.

The policy of the dominant element OF
the Ohio democracy is clearly foreShad-
owed In the utterance Of its newspaper
organ, the Cleveland Plaindedler, that "the
civil service nonsense has gone about al
far as there is any need" Talk like tins
may be discord of the angry sort to the
mugwumps, but 1t is sweet music to the
ear of the spokesman. The mewling pro-
test of the kid-gloved reformer is already
drowned in the clamorous demands Oh the
hungry for division Of the plunder.-
phiLddeIDhid Press.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

REPRESENTATIVE HoLMAN's parsi-
mony does not always meet with favor
among his party associates. An addi-
tional forco of laborers was needed last
session in the document room of the
house. Holman objected, and now demo-
cratic members have discovered that
many of their speeches, which they sup
posed were being read by admiring con.
stituents. are still in the document room,
where they have been partially devoured
by rats.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

THE Wisconsin democracy has COM
menced to divide the federal spoils Of
that state. few of the leaders are for
moderation, but the majority are in favor
of Immediate decapitation Of all republi-
can ofliceholders. Efforts will be made
to convert the minority to the views Of
tho majority,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

CAPT. HowaATE comes to the attention
of the public again rather queerly. One
suggestion of the story, printed elsewhere.
is that the government now has clew
that q skillful detective should be able to
follow up to the hiding place of the fugi-
tive and bring him to long. .evaded punish
msnt
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

Besides the above are such towns as
Abingdon. Va; Dover, DOL; Greensboro,
N. c.; Harrisonburg, Va, and Oxford
Miss, which contain less than four thou
sand inhabitants, by the census Of 1880,
that have government buildings for their
postofice accommodations.
1t is true that many Of these buildings
are used for custom houses or United
States court houses as we'll as postotilces;
but in each case one Of the purposes as
signed in the act of congress making the
appropriation, and in some cases the only
purpose. 10 its use as o postotfice. For
years the city of Washington has patient
ly waited for congress, inspired by re-
gard for the convenience of the people of
the district and the greater interests Of
the government, to consider its neccssi.
ties as to postotfice accommodations. Now
we think we are modest in our demands
for q new postoffice building. If Harris
burg, with Its population of 10000, re-
quires postoffice costing over 100000
then Washington, with its popula.
tion of 10000, should not bo back
ward in seeking what its i'm
perative necessities demand. II Park
ersburg, w. Va, with population o
6,5S2, can secure an appropriation OF
$243. 900; If Knoxville, Tenn. with 9,69;
population, can secure $3Ss, s,Sl4; If Raleigh
N. C., with 9,265 population, can secur
$343O57 for postoficos and court houses
is congress going to deny to the capita
city of the country reasonable request
We think not.
The committees of public buildings an
grounds Of the senate aud house are al
ready interested, the facts are being pre-
sented In fair and candid manner, an,
if the citizens of Washington will bu
continue to urge the matter congress will
grant the appropriation before this sessio
closes. The time Is short, but wit
united effort we can win.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
Special NoTIOEs.
; posrorfIoE NOTICE JiIi

sSesTys PosToFFfCE NOTICE
Letters for Europe need not be specially d..
reoted tor dispatch by any particular steamer in
order TO secure speedy delivery al destlnntlon as
Foreign mails for inc week ending Dee, 20
VIII close (rRoMArLY In all cases) AT this once
TUESDAY AT 1l,8o a m. for Haytl, per
samship AlyenS ma nsh,m a. q m g,tns lot thrs anu
wEDNEsDAY.IAt 2 a nj. FOR Europe, per
steamship Oregon via Queen;towhl ds,.srs o lor
sf2h sicsfSshlp Ems, Ems Via Z sopiha@ptsh and BREMEN
Qetters for Great Britain aud other buropenn
countries must be directed per 1ms'Di at =
a, m. for France direct, per steamship Canada,
rHURsph phY,--At 4 a. M. for Europe, per
steamshp hhaeta, via Plymou!h' CheroogrE,
SRs, onReenstows; AZ = N. fof Nassau, n. n. and
sSIs0 sS M caS% r tsS. 'SSd'fs S%d gse s'RpSsso Rs Va
Hayanai and for Campeche, Chiapas, Tahaseo
%SssnSrs S MSGi ers Mssf Si PsE PcGr s'sR,fP sP cy
pst Be directed sSr s5 Gy s6d s6
FRfDAY.PAt $50 a. m. for Newfoundland, per
sATTRpHY."Ht .fthi S1 aso A. IN. for Europe, per
steamship Brllannlc, via Queenstown; AZ f3C
a. IN, Tor scotland direct, per steamship An
GqSr1A pSr GS at sS's ae a. asf n for re Belgium
direct, per steamship pennland, via Antwerp
ats m. for he Netherands direct per X steam n,
ports per steamship Colon, via AspnSai
Goion) At % p. m. for the he windward Islands
| per steam ship Murlel; at 1880 p. m. for Cuba
Iorto Rico, and Nassau N. p, per steamship
M a NS% for 9eps qors s s S 5 eeIs oy
Zealand. Sandwch and Eli Islands, per steam
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
What lie Might Miss.

The gossip about Bayard's visit to
Cleveland indicates that there are other
democratic hearts that would respond
warmly to an invitation from the presi-
dent-eiect. II the invitations should get
lost ON the way-well, Mr.. Cleveland
would never know how much good ad-
vice he had missed. Philadelphia 1fnes.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
AhnIn the NuIknnCc.

The Congressional Record abuse was
pretty thoroughly ventilated in the Tay-
ior.Warner debate yesterday. This thing
of prin ting whole square miles Of speeches
which were never delivered is costly
nuisance that can't be abated too soon to
suit tho eople.-Pittsbarg Commeroia! Ga
-sffe
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

Left to the people on fair vote the
south would not have gone into rebellion.
Lot to the people on q fair vote the south
would not be solid.-IndidndpOl Journal.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
Standing by One Another.

Mayor Carter Harrison has the courage
of his cussedness. He has Joined in the
bail Of the detected democratic ballot-box
suffers in Chicago.-BOstoa Herald.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

THE contract for constructing New
Works now aqueduct was let to two firms
Saturday for $11 oil ,6O7. Rather healthy
contract that.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
Tho Defeot OF Our Currency sy

IL is our Judgment that the so-called
Mcpherson bill, so far from being rem
edy for tho ills inherent In the present
situation, is calculated to ageravate and
perpetuate them. The one defect In our
system OF bank currency-and 10 is q very
grave one--is that, while IL Ia elastic, It's
movements depend not solely or princi-
pally ON the demands Of trade, but upon
the fluctuatiqns of the bond market.
Under the influence of these there may
be contraction when expansion Is needed,
or vice versa The Mcpherson bill leaves
this source of confusisn and danger un-
touched, or may even add to oit--New YORK.
Times
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
PERSONAL EoMronr..

EAsY FEET. 80. n
"The wise for health on daily walks depend"
and thousands, from far and near, visit DR.
WHITE & son, 1416 Pennsylvania avenue,
opposite Wlllard's Hotel, Washington, and III
North Eutaw street, Baltimore, for relief from
and avoidance of Corns, Bunlons, Inverted Nails
and other Foot Ailments. Oilice FEE, 81 q sitting
Idtrontsed by the ElRe OF the World
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
CURRENT COMMENT.


There are two things that this practical
and justice. loving American people will
not long endure. They will not endure
the virtual Acknowledgement OF million
men, to whom the constitution entrusts
the right Of suffrage, when that disfYAn-
chisement is accomplished by the meh
who tried to destroy the union In war,
and in order to give tho same men power
20 rule the union in peace. They will not
long endure that all the industries and
the commerce of this nation shall bo al
the mercy Of party which hlihdly
adopts foreign theories OF taxation, anu
proposes TO make American laws bchca'
cial to British capitalists rather than to
American workmeu. If the Republican
party makes these these two things oloarly
understood by tho people, IL need not
worry itself about anything olse.-Ne''
York Tribune.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
PROPOSALS.
DRoPosALs FOR PACKING BoxEs.

TREASURY DEPARTM INT, Dec. o, 1854.
Sealed proposals for furnishing Packing Ses
will be recelved ut this ID partment until the
goth day Of December, 1884, at IL o'clock IN.
sample my be seen at the Department. and
app lcation.
Ptoptsais to be addressed to the undersigned,
and marked Proposals for Packing Boxes"
Deliv ries must be free OF chargp at th, Treas
ury Departn Washington. ID. O. and will be
subje I TO inspection by an expert detailed fbr
and the delivery of an inf'ripr article will bd
deemed sufficient cause to annul the contract, d
the option of the Secreti,ry. 0I' 4
The Department reserves the right to waiyf
detects and reject any or all bids yiiS y, r.
III McCULLOCH,
de10wfm-3t secretary Of tue Treasury!
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
nzsa sPA.NIBR's WINE STORE.
REMOVAL.

My customers aud patrons at my old place,
14l6 street, are cordially invited TO the new
aud larger establishment, l4l3 q STREET
NORrHWEsT, near Fifteenth street. Only the
beet brands Of Whlskies, Wines, uordlRls, Clgars,
&C., are on ARle. LOUIS HPANIEh.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

Entered at the ros,ofiicc at Washington, d O.,
.ssecoud-clnss matter
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
EDUCATfoNAL.

GwITHIN G. sHoRTLIDGES MEDIA
p academy admits and classiaes young men
college, polytechnic school, for West Point or
Annapolis private tn oring and special dri1i for
backward students, single or double rooms; all
circulars SWITfIIN O. SHORTLIDGE, A. b,
and A. NJ. (Harvard College graduate), Media,
station, Philadelphia delO-1m
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

MONDAY, DECEMBER Is, 1884.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
MONEY TO LO4N.

NFoNEY TO LOAN ON REAL ESTATE,
Nl In sums " suit, ~ lowest rates of interest,"
IL. b. CRITrENDEN,
llpg New ork lv
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
RD4 RDyyG.

ssrVNHE TREMoNT."-THts HOUSE HAS
l. been repapered and repainted. and In
every way put In irst-class order. II Is the cool.
est and most desirable place to board In the city.
Terms, S25, $50. $40, and s45 per month. House
and hall heated by steam
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

The Subjects and Dates of the several Lectures
will he as follows.
l. Camping Out In Kamchatka; Dec. 10.
2 Winter Life on Siberian Steppes; Dec 20.
3. The Cossack Conquest; Dec. 81.
4. The Siberian Exiles; Jan. o.
8. Birdie Paths of the Eastern Caucasus Jan. 10.
d Highlanders OF Daghestan; Jan. 20.
Tickets for the Course, with reserved seats, s3.
without reserved seats. " 80. Single admission,
with reserved seat, 7b cents; without reserved
seat, so cents. Course tick cts will be for sale at
Brentanos' on and after Monday. Dec 10.
de1b-5ts
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15
GI!e 2 iunal RrpnhIiEiI

Dal except sunday and Weekly
ny TIE NArIoSAL REpuBLtcAS COMPANY
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

BronzIng on Glass, Metal, Leather, Plaster,
&C., &C.
New and Beautiful Goods for use and decors-
tinn
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-12-15

nEsIRABLE NEWLY FURNISHED COM
~ municating rooms. entire "a hoor, for
within 5 minutes walk Of 8 hotels. AIT 9th at.
NV 7-no27-2w
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-15
7 VNaL 4 IIOtINII
FRED e. WINSHIP.

J. H. Wrie hit, editor of the Lenora
Leader, has been arrested for libel at
the instance of Will T.. Thornton, edit
or of the Kansas Northwest.
w. II. Evans has sold his interest in
the GlenwoOd store to Charles Mccall,
and the firm will now be Whitmarsh d
Mccall. In the trade Evans got the
Mccall farm.
Sheriff Woods has our thanks for an
enstallment of gentle racket, Monday,
on the congressional question. John
is Il good one, and may his shadow
never grow less,
In the case of the State VS.. Harvey
German charged with assault with in
tent to kill young Page, at Kirwin, on
the B, German waived examination and
in default of 500 bail, was sent to Jail
to await trial at the September term of
the district court.
Messre. W.. Bissell, Morse, Frank
Strain and G. w. Young leading citizens
of Phillip county Kansas, visited Bloom
ingtOn last Wednesday for the purpose
of comforting with our citizens with ref
erence to CO operating with them on the
subject of building q road from their
town to ours .-[BlOomington Guard.
D. B. Allls, of Republican City Neb.,
accompanied by J M. BechteI, Gen'l
Ticket Agent of the g. B. & O. r. R.,
and two other gentlemen from Illinois
went over from Republican city to
Stockton by way of Phillipsburg last
week. They were looking over the
country. and express themselves as
very much surprised at the fine pros
pect for fall grain both in this and
Rocks counties.
S. c.. Cummings, township constable
and proprietor of the Iowa livery sta
bles, met with a very serious accident
last Saturday, nearly causing him the
loss of his right eye. In stretching a
barb wire OVER, n hollow the staple
pulled out, letting the wire slip and
struck him just over the right eye, cut
ting his face severely. He has black
eye, but is improving.
Hon. T. M. Helm made the HERALD
pleasant call Saturday. He is a gen.
tleman of superior ability, and would
honor the public service in any position
to which the people might call him. 1t
would not at all surprise US to see him
occupying a seat in the national con-
gresS s"me of these days He is thor
Oughly identified with the interests of
northwest Kansas, having been res
ideRL of this and Smith counties for tn
last u years and always foremost in eV
cry good word and work.
! J. p Hicks, of Plainview township,
is probably the worst used up man in
this county. from the late war. He
was member of 8 company of the 9Th
Missouri Provisional Volunteers, was
captured by band nf bu>h-whacke s.
in Jackson county, Mo with five 9TH
ers. was taken out in the woods and
shot, being hit six or seven times, and
he, with the rest. left for dead. One
shot took effect on the head stunned
him, the rest being such that he came
too, and crawled TO q house and was
taken hack to camp and partially recOv-
cred. twas probably as narrow escape
rs men often have.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-15

H. C. Spaulding at the Post Office has
3 new line of plain and fancy stationery.
If
Roller process -four pure and white
at Leffingwell & McClungs.
John Gebhart Ihas two hundred
bushels OF millet seed for sale. If
New spring goods just received at
Huling Il BicktOrd's.
Wanted-5OO bushels corn at once.
Highest market price for same.
Letfingwell & McClung.
Mrs. B. Z. Nash wishes to announce
to her customers that she will sell goods
at cost for the next thirty days. If
If you have farm you wish to dis
pose of this spring, we can sell it for
you. Call at the Phillips County
Bank, and give us your lowest and
learn our terms If
Parties visiting Bloomington Neb.
will find the Commercial House, L.
Munhall proprietor, the best place to
stop. Paste this in your hat.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-15
COMMUNICATIONS.

Ash Creek.
Ed. HERALD:-NOt having seen
anything from this part of our county
for some time. we think it fitting to
jOt down q few items, although we
don't feel that we can wear 'VuIgO's
mantle, but We hope to know NOR
when we get older.
Corn planting seems to be the order
of the day now, and our farmers are
feeling much encouraged at the pros
pect for a crop and are generally
planting as much as their teams are
able to cultivate.
NJ. Osborn is preparing to plant a
crop of broom corn.
Our sheep men are getting ready to
SOW large crops of cane for feed for
their f1Ocks.
The Bethel Sunday School is again
under way, with the following officers
superintendent, A. B. LOngridge;
Asst Superintendent, q. w. Adams;
Treasurer, w. p, Pratt; Secretary,
Mrs, Harrison; ChOrister, Mr.. Long
ridge; Asst ChOrister, Mrs. Annie
Couch With such corps of officers
we should, and, we believe, will have
a good sunday school.
1Nr. w. H. Boughton is now num-
bered among the citizens of Ash
creek. There is room for lots more as
good meL as he.
Esquire MiddlebroOk now holds up
his head higher than ever. Cause,
another pleader at his bar. The
Squire seems to be doing well.
r. G.. johnson is training the
young ideas of District No. 40 how to
shoot.
J. NJ. Highly has returned to his
farm, and built him IL new Kansas
Mansion"
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-15
FOR SALE.

A good farm horse. Inquire Of J. F.
Morse. If
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-15
GOOD
forming
Gentle Reader.
Did YOU know that
FRED. E. WINSHIP
had started in
business?
BUSINESS?
Did you know he is
anxious to work up
Il good trade?
Did you know that
in order to do so he
expects to down
them on prices?

Did you know he has the nObbiest
store and the best selected stock in
the west
Did You know that eleven years
eXperience in new country gives
him decided advantages.
Did you know that your trade will
be great object to him, and that he
expects to make his goods and prices
an object to you.
1t is good judgme mt in you to place
your dollars where they will do you
the most good and after a careful
inspection of my stock and prices, if
you do not think that I merit your
patronage, do not want it. All 1
have to say is this: give me a trial.
pay no rents. My expenses all told
are Il mere trifle. My goods are
bought for cash and / fiatter myself
that can sell cheaper than any mer-
chant who does credit business.
My stock is fresh, attractive and
complete in everything belonging to
general merchandise, and 1 shall al
ways pay the highest market price for
produce.
You will find me doing business in
the old Fred Du:tOn store (Which has
been lately rcfitted) where l hope to
receive liberal share of your patron
age, and if your neighbor asks you
tor the news, please tell him about
this little article you have seen in the
paper, and Oblige
Your Friend,
FRED e. WINSHIP,
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-15
Goode.

The farmers are rejoicing over the
prospects of good crops for the coming
harvest, and are busy blowing for, and
planting corn. The storm OF the 18TH
of April was here in full force. The
sheepmen's loss was but small. Six
head OF cattle belonging TO Mr.. Russell S
herd died either from The effects OF the
weather or the blackleg.
The dance at Lon Barretts, the 25th,
was well attended. We had q general
good time. Guess Lon has hired some
one to punch his calves, as ne now
wears a black hat with a white cord
aroukd it instead Of the original whiIe
one.
MIR. John Finley and wife are staying
with franks this summer. We md
them quite an acquisition TO lhe Jack
Greek society.
Win the help of the cody, the ungOd-
ly have got the new church finished and
dedicated. he 3rd U1 May, at the new
church, klr. Erank kiniey delivered q
lecture Oh the ''BOOk OF JOO," 10 u large
and appreciatiVe audience. W e noticed
Alr. tOOr and vile, OF Dry creek among
those present.
Our post Office and store is doing q
large aud flJuriShiGg business. Won
der what has become OF George
Rhamv store.
Mrs. boa Goodrich has been quite
sick hui is slowly recovering.
u. NJ. Case has got his new house
finished
A new school has commenced in Mr..
Ebs's district, taught bS Hiss Hattie
Chapman.
Phillipsburg herald. [volume] (Phillipsburg, Kan.) 1882-1905, 1884-05-15
Long Island.

Long Island.
Madam rumor says that Ed COnley
and Mrs. A. Miller were married one
day last week, ana the way the boys
tiled things up Friday night at the
''belling" cOnYinces one that there must
be som thing of it.
Born, to Mr.. & Mrs. Cline of this
place, girl, last Friday night. That
accounts for our wagon maker being so
happy.
Died, the little son of Mr.. and Mrs.
Peter Waggener, on Wednesday night
of last week. Died of measles.
John Willis our implement man went
to Alma Saturday on visit, returned
today by stage.
Rev. Howard, President of the Free
Methodist college at Orleans Nebraska,
was u patron to the Long Island house
today. He says their college will soon
be completed.
Newcomers looking for land are
numerous.
Long Island creamery is to start up
this week.
The recent heavy rains caused
Mischke to hold up both hands, but
tie damage to his dam was light.
Louie Dimick, of this place. has
been sick of late, but is a little better
now. His illness is taking cold with
the measles
Mr.. Arlington, son of Rev. AIRING
ton, sustaims the loss of a valuable
mule, which breaks up his team.
May 18th, 1884. NOx.