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St. Landry democrat., 1884-10-25
A Minnesota Hen.

He came into the Office and said
he liked the paper and wanted to
help it. He was a granger, living
out about seventeen miles on the
Manitoba road. It's one of my
hens I want to tell you about, said
he. It's her intelligence. She
knows more than horse. That
hen is rearIy religious, and I can
prove it, and I will tell you how.
She is plain everyday dominick
hen and very regular in her habits,
but a few weeks ago she stopped
laying. My wife was q good deal
troubled about it, thought the domi-
nick wasn't well, or something Of
the sort, but it turned out it wasn't
anything of the kind. We'd been
talking a good deal about Baptist
preacher who was going to make US
visit, and I suppose the hen heard
us. Well the preacher came, and
that afternoon my wife heard a
great cackllng III the barn, ana Went
out and what d'you suppose she
found? Why, that hen had just
laid dozen eggs! She'd been
holding back, you see, SO that the
eggs would be fresh. She only
does this, though, for that one
preacher. She's a Baptist herself,
and it's only when the Baptist
preacher comes that she's SO
thoughtful. It's the curiousest
thing [ ever saw And then the
granger went away. He looked like
a truthful man, but what he related
hardly seems possible. Both Hux-
ly and Tennyson agree the most
eggs a dominick hen can lay in 9
single day is seven. - st. Pau
Day.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10
For REyT-ROOMS,

NEWLY FURNISHED ROOMS. EN SUITE
~ or single, pleasantly located, with or with.
out board 101l III ST. n. w. 7-l6
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10
The Maine Election.

Tho proportions of the republican
victory in Maine swell as the returns
come in. Tho majority is greater
than any since 1868, and will
probably be found to be in
the neighborhood of 1000 when the
totals are footed up. Not solitary DEM
ocrat has been returned to tho state SEN
ate. All the congressman have emphatic
maiorities. Representative Reed who
was expected to only pull through by a
very narrow margin, has near 1000 ma
jority. Nothing moro complete than this
sweeping victory could be desired by tho
most oxacting republican.
The democratic efforts to belittle and
dissipate the stunning effect of this
"facer" are decidedly funny. Tho New
York World insists that the majority
should have been ut least 10000, The
New York Herald and tho New York
Times declare that tho result was such as
everybody anticipated, and that the ma
jority is disappointing from its smallness.
But such stuff will deceive obody. Demo-
Gratis who remember that they, in con-
junction solon Chaso's steers, carried the
state four years ago, will not find much
to admire in the ridiculous grumbling OF
their organs because Governor Robio's
majority does not double the figure those
organs assigned as his maximum before
the election. The chances are that un-
satisfactory as the size of Robes majority
~ to tho democratic journals, it has only
been excelled in 1856, 1860, and 1864, in
which years the republican maiorities
were 2i,54O, 1901, and 20,4o3, respect
lively. Mr.. Blaine's majority for presi'
dent will now, in all probability, run W
10 10000, or more
The result in Maine must convince the
democratic managers, If thoy are gifted
with ordinary sagacity, that the cam
pRign Of sandeT and personal abuse here
tofore carried on against Mr.. Blaine has
failed to iujuro him before the people
and they must now address themselves
lathe gsal issgaa OF tbe.GnptesL Riz. tbs
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

discussion of questions OF tariff and tax.
alton. And here the prospect is not en-.
couraging, for it was the energetic pre-
sentation Of the republican position upon
those very questions that formed the
main feature of the campaign in Maine,
and there is no very good reason to ex.
poet that the voters of Ohio will differ
from the voters of Maine in their verdict
as to the soundness Of the republican
position. Altogether 1t is pretty surO
that Mondays election is destined to OK
ert very great influence upon the cau.
paign TO come.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

Tfrr democrats hlve Deen preParias 90
prejudice the German voters of the west
against Mr.. Blaine by making it appear
that no was actively fostering the pro-
hibition amendment campaign in Maine
But Mr. Blaine is political tactician of
rare skill, and he has certainly spoilt
this device of his enemies by taking oc-
casion to say that he had neither voted
for nor against the amendment. and that
the liquor traffic was not an issue of ma
tional politics, but matter that each
community should regulate for itself. 1t
is not likely many German republicans
will be scared of from voting for Blaine
on account of the prohibition question
after this definition of his views.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

Mr.. GRApY, Of Tammany Hall fame, is
an interesting figure in New York poll
tics. He Is, withal, Il vigorous speaker
and knows how to speak his mind with a
simple directness that is decidedly enter
tanning. Mr. Grady, as most men know,
does not entertain very exalted opinion
Of Governor Cleveland. He has given
poin. to his opinion by intimating pretty
plainly that Cleveland is bribe taker
and that he can prove such to be the case.
Such an allegation is serious matter,
affecting, as it does, the personal honesty
of man for whom over four million
American citizens are expected to cast
their votes in November next. 1t is an
allegation that should not be believed in
the absence of proof. But Mr.. Grady says
he can prove it, and it is now his duty to
bring forward his case and his proof. Tho
American people know how to execute
,justic, aud they will decide impartially
between Grady and Cleveland.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

VVnO OrH ST. N. w.-TWo ROOMS
l. ~ - on Sd floor aud one ON I'd floor, both
hall rooms; also. parlor on 1st floor; to gentle
men only. I'll
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

THE cheerful liars in the east profess
10 have reason to believe FL Mahdi has
captured Khartoum. The next reliable
information from that quarter will bo to
the effect that Gen. Gordon has defeated
FL Mahdi with dreadful slaughter. 1t is
quite refreshing to hear from Khartoum
again anyhow. The Mudir of Dongola
has received altogether too much atton-
Etion of late, and it is the proper thing tc
give Gordon and Ell Mahdi chance.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

PHILADELPHIA, Sept 9,-In view OF the re-
cent action of councils IN regard to the removal
of poles aud wires by the telegraph and tele
phone companies In compliance with the gem
erul ordinance Of June, 1882, David II, Walker,
chief of the city electrical department, this
afternoon sent notice to all the companies
concerned requiring them TO comply with the
ordinance, which requires the removal OF all
telegraph, telephone, and electric light poles
aud wires from oyer along, aud across the
streets In Tue city OF PhlladplphiQ prior 70 the
lst day 0t JAlpaEyI 1ss2,
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

Mr.. FoLGER's funeral ut Elmira yes
terday was the occasion Of an imposing
testimonial of respect to the memory OF
good man. Fully forty thousand people
from the noighborhood were present.
President Arthur, his cabinet, and host
of distinguished persons followed the re-
mains of tho dead secretary to their final
resting place.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10
From Friend OF the Late Lot NJ. Morrill,.
IN. L.Liiur

Political capital is sought TO be made out OF
letter sent by Mrs. Morrill,, widow OF the late
Hon. Lot NJ. Morrill,, In reply to letter sent,
through an almost unpGrdonablo piece Of
stupidity, to the address of Mr.. Morrill,. 1t is
an unpleasant thing 10 critcise or reply TO a
lady and especially SO when the subject is the
dead husband of the lady; but as her letter
has been given wide publicity and an unde-
| served prominence, beg leave to make few
comments.
had an acquaintance OF years standing
with Mr.. Morrill,, and know, as do hundreds of
others, that, while he was n kind-hearted and
| an emlnently respectable man, he was not the
| most brilliant. In tho senate he was much
| respected, but he was no match for the trained
| statesmen and shrewd politicians of that body.
| As the expiration Of the term for which he was
| elected was approaching the question of sue
| cession was considered and, in order to spare
| him the pain Oft defeat as well Ms to provide
him with a lucrative position he was rendered
position he accepted and Mr. Blaine was mp
| pointed rs his successor In the senate. Mrs.
Morrill, says It was understood that ox.Goy.
Chamberlain was To- succeed her husband
and not Mr.. Blaine, and she is
| disposed 10 blame Coy. Connor for making the
appointment. Since when did the position OF
| United States senator become m heirloom In
the Morrill, family, 70 be disposed of at the
dictation of It's members? Blaine was ap'
| pointed as the fttest representative ofthe state
| and neither before nor since has the state pro
| duced a man so well qualified in every respect
| for the position He TOOK rank from the day
| of his entrance into the chamber with the
| foremost members Of the senate and left Q
record TO be proud of ~ u statesman. To show
that he was friend TO the Morrill, family, 4
need only be said that when Mr.. morrill,
term Of service as secretary of the treasury ex
pired, Mr.. Blaine, TO the writer's persona
| knowledge called upon the president and
urged the case so strongly that Mr. Morrill, wa
! appointed collector of customs for the district
| pf Portland Nc. nj SALARY of eB.ODJ AN
mum and emoumonts, which position he held
until his death. II will thus be seen that Mr.
| Blaine has really been q bcnel0ctOr instead 0
an enemy 10 the Morrill, family, and II Is diiii
! cult for nm outsider to understand the animu
| of Mrs, MOrrlps attack. nj.
| WASHINGTON, Sept. s,
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1904 1lTH ST. n. w.-FURNISHED
i = - Il rooms, with board; references ex-
changed. 7-l2
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

THE fight an fong ambitious editors for
the possossio3lof cheap afternoon news
paper office/in Detroit opershadows the
Franco-C Chineso war in thu estimation Of
Michiggnders.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10
A CLERICAL OPINION.
About Cleveland, and Incidentally What He
Thinks of the Moral Issue.
TO The Ettitor.

TO The EttRor
The following letter was received to-day by
me, in reply to certain inquiries, from an emil
nent divine, for many years a resident of Buff
falo, and who, through the columns of the
New York city press, gave his earnest support
to Cleveland for the govcrnorship. The letter
Is SO sound in its rCAsOnings | cannot resist the
desire that all should read, Notwithstanding
tho reverend gentleman requests It be not
given TO the press. by Withholding the gentle
mans name feel sure he will not consider II
Il violation of friendship, and, no doubt, it will
have its good effect among many who might
Otherwise tAltor. B. j. PHILLIPS.
WASHINGTON, sept. b.
"Regarding your questions:
"Q.) / did not know Of the scandal Mt the
time supported Mr., Cleveland for governor.
/ knew him as u man of the world, and sup
posed he was neither better nor worse than
the average, Had known the facts since
elected would not have supported or voted
for him.
co. do know Ball, and have no doubt he
has made full Investigation and stands
ready with proofs
"(S) VIII not vote for Mr.. Cleveland for
president. like the man; think he wants to
| do right in public matters, but don't like his
COmpany-elther private or politlcnl-and to
wink at this scandal, whose basis of fact Is
| undenied, would be to undermine social virtue
| by breaking up the sanctity of the family re-
| lation. He is an average man. Blaine has n
| big brain Is n big man, and Just as reliable
rs any professional politician. / see nothing
| in the charges made against him TO prevent
his making tlrst.class president, and Mast
may thank himself for my vote. That misera-
| BILE tattoo of Hdrpers Weekly disgusts me- and
makes me firm, when might otherwise quos-
| tion. Amy living man can be tattooed III his
| antagonist Is to be the painter, and we will
| have to elect man, not an angel for the next
| president. Iwould have preferred Arthur. |
| don't allow conventions to put up "a man for
| whom hold myself bound to vote. l prefer a
good democrat TO u bad republican, but this
| time go Blaine.
| write this very hurriedly for you, not for
| the newspapers, as ! am content to let Ball
take all the mud that the clergy must get when
they leave the pulpit and take to the stump"
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

TIE weather is pretty warm hereabouts,
but reports indicate the thermometer il
ten degrees below zero at the Albany state
house, owing to blizzard from Maine
having eliminated at that point.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

1.-TWO FURNISHED OR UNFURNIsHED
l. communicating rooms on LIST floor and
furnished room on I'd floor; terms moderate.
Apply 800 II st. N. w. T-la
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

Mr.. BEAINE's health is reported to be
robust Mr.. Cleveland is feeling poorly
aud Mr.. Hendricks's toe is in an alalh.
ing condition.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

SINCE reading the returns from Main o
Mr.. Hendricks is inclined to think the
10000 federal ofIlce-holders he proposed
to decapitate when he came into power all
went up to Maine to vote for Blaine.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

AN epidemic of mob hanging appears to
be sweeping through the far southwest.
The storm center was over Arkansas and
Texas yesterday.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10
CWITHIN Q. sHoRTLIDGEs

-.
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rhiTtSen miles rom Broad street station,
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July and August, The regular school year opens
sept u, Dut students may come at any time he
fore sept. o, or be admitted after the 9th, when
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Young men whose education has been neglected
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S' FIVE fEery YssG IN baanss sh n
Principal. No boarding out in private fam,
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pillows, and all ample supply Of bedding, all In
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Rooms for two boys. No large dormitorles.
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National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10
WEDNESDAY SEPTEMBER 10. 1884.

IT is cheering to read of heavy rain
falls in tho far west and frosts in Mani
toba.
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

HOSTAGE ON TRANSIENT PAPERS
All the editions of the DAILY and WELEKY
NATIONAL rEPUDLIoAN can now bo mailed To
persons not regular subscribers by placing
cent stamp on a package not exceeding iour
elaSss " NelGah
National Republican. (Washington City (D.C.)) 1872-1888, 1884-09-10

Two swindling cotton brokers got into
Louisville banks to the tuno Of Sl5OOOO.
The sharpers then suspended.
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HOUS ES.


pH OCT IA SMALL HOUSE, MODERN
4 improvements; moderate rent; location be-
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SIX OR S-RoOM HOUSE PERMANENT,
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pY RESPONSIBLE TENANT-WITH
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Ig.iNTED--ROOMS.

pY OCr. I. NICELY FURNISHED PAR
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TWO COMMUNICATING ROOMS, PAR
j. lor, and bedroom, nicely furnished and
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S,T. JOHNS COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE,
- Vermont avenue, between NJ and N strees
northwcst-This institution offers every facility
scientific, or Commercial. Studies resume MON.
DAY, SEPT. /, 1854. BRO. TOBIAS, Presi-
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4 CADEMY OF HOLY GROSS.
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aulb.1m
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au23-lm TIIOS. W. SIDWELL, Principal.
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je2-mwi-tf
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W1NTED-EMPLOYME ENT.

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