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The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-10
Here a Lite and There a Little.

Here Little and There a Little.
y 2-yeai-oll little girl was taught
to close her. Yening prayer, during
the Temporal y absence of her father,
with "and please watch oyer my pa
pa" 1t sounded very sweet, bat the
mothers amusement may be lnagiu-
ed which she id led "and YOU be tier
keep an eye on mamma, tool"
81 have here letter directed to
the prettipat woman in the house"
announced the presidentess of wo-
man'sronvention. Four reporters on
the front seat were trampled to death
in the rush for the speakers stand.
There is one man in the country
who never believes Il circus adve
tisement. He is the man who writes
it.
The energy and perseverance ex-
hlbited by a tramp in evading work
would make him rich in five years if
his toes were turned the other way.
Sam Jones says: "Next to a pref
ty woman | love . fast horse" And
what man does not? Next to a
pretty woman, even a slow horse isn't
so bad.
A picnic in a neighboring county
has been DOSfnOnn6 Hvo tin,,., no, ,.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-10
Very Remarkable Recovery.

Mr.. Geo. V. Willing, of Manches-
ter, Mich, writes: My wife has
been almost helpless for five years, so
helpless that she could not turn oyer
in bed alone. She used two Bottles
of Electric Bitters, and is so much
improved, that she is able now to do
her own work"
Electric Bitters will do all that is
claimed for them. Hundreds of tes-
timonials attest their great curative
powers. Only fifty cents a bottle at
w. ID. Nybeggcr's Drug Store.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-10

The grave worms never pause i'm
their canal lcaSts TO disk the lienage
Of the dead.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-10

He that does base thing in zeal to
serve his friend, burns the golden
thread that ties their hearts to-
gether.
The Republican. [volume] (Oakland, Md.) 1877-current, 1885-10-10

Neglected calumny soon expires;
show that you are hurt. and you
give it the appearance Of truth.
National Republican., 1885-06-06

A wild story comes in from Periban,
Michoacan. Three well-mounted and
well-armed men stopped at an inn to pass
tho night. The woman who kept the
place advised the authorities that three
suspicious men had called at her house.
The president Of the city council and the
Judge, with few citizens, went to the
house TO see the suspicious characters. But
the three men locked themselves in their
room aud refused to be interviewed. A
crowd Of citizens was collected, but when
they appeared they were greeted with n
volley from the three men. An assault was
thon made on the room, and the prisoners
breaking out Of the door fought their way
through the crowd. using their rovolvers
aud daggers. The crowd followed closely
after the fugitives, and many shots were
exchanged.
Finally one of tho fellows dropped;
even while dying he turned over and
fred on his pursuers. A second fell u
few steps further on, fighting hard. The
third sheltered himself behind rock
made 1t warm for his pursuers, aud
though often wounded, fought on with
scarcely enough strength to draw his
rifle to his shoulder. Called on to sur
render, no only replied with o bullet,
which relieved tho president OF his
hat. Tho crowd closed in around
him as the death mist was
passing over his eyes Still he tried to
pull the trigger Of his rifle for a parting
shot but life aud strength failed him.
The corpses were buried in PeribAn. They
were supposed to be part Of Mareial
Braves bandit troop. During the fight
the citizens had fred 200 shots, aud OF
these nearly twenty had taken effect on
the bandits, who were torn TO pieces by
the terrible storm of lead. Several of tho
citizens were wounded. The bandits died
like legendary heroes. Itoo Republics,
IiLu 0f MericO
National Republican., 1885-06-06
CURRENT COMMENT.


The Atlanta Constitution draws an In
teresting contrast between tho present
and tho last preceding Democratic ad-
ministration. Under Buchanan, It says,
tho federal patronage extended to 10000
officers; the Senate and the President
were OF the same party; "no civil service
act covered and protected q large body Of
officials, and no tenure Of Office act pre-
vented removals Of those appointed for
fixed term" When Mr.. Cleveland camo
into power there were 1l4,000 federal
Offices hold mostly by Republicans. q
Senate controlled by the opposition, and
tho power Of appointment aud removal
limited by acts Of Congress.
Whom Mr.. Buchanan was inaugurated
there were thirty one states; whom Mr..
Cleveland was sworn in there were thirty
eight. The former was tho president Of
twenty-throe million people; the latter Is
the chief magistrate of fifty-fve million.
In the tlmo Of Buchanan the House con-
sisted of 22S members IL now numbers
325. The popular vote in 1866 was three
million, almost all white in 1884 IL was
ten million, and included blacks In every
Btnte. In 1856 the government receipts
were seventy-four million dollars; in 1884
they reached three hundred aud fifty
million. The expenditures, including In
terest, amounted TO sixty-six million in
1856 and two hundred aud forty-four
million in 1884. "Wo present those facts"
says our southern contemporary, ITO show
that tho growth of tho country has
thrown upon Mr.. Cleveland duties and
responsibilities that former Democratic
presidents did not experiences. ."-Nsto Pork
Herald.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
A nr.nl f,,t. r.able L,lt,r TO the pr.sldent,

Mr., PRESIDENT; The most important sub
iecIs that have been brought to your attention
during the past week are offensive partisan.
ship and offensive water. The first proposition
has been fully mastered by your Cabinet. Each
member OF IL save the Secretary Of War has
erected a guilotine TO lit tho situation.
The subject has only to bo branded offensive
partisan" and his doom is sealed. OF goes
his head and a simon. pure Democrat takes his
place From that moment the civil service Is
reformed The cry that has gone forth to tho
injury Of your administration with the Do
mocracy that your work is too slow will soon
be huShed. Postmaster General Yllas's cir
oular is II daisy. II viii work llko a dose OF
cpsom salt on the crossroads postmasters.
..EAsse iasigpiassnt positions aEsssgsTdsa sby
National Republican., 1885-06-06
The small Boy conquers.

Tho small boy is ingenious, persistent,
omuiprescnt, and, above all, capable. Es-
pecially is this the case whom the circus
pilgrimage halts by the way and sells
peanuts and lemonade TO attract from tho
Inediocrity of the ring performance. IL
is then that the small boy knows no law,
but is law unto himself.
\"YounR man." said Teddy's father,
sternly, "you ran away, did you"
~ only jes' went to see the circus"
"Wby did you go to the circus"
"Cos the man whot feeds the lions
lemme in IL would only jest carry in
one little bit of a-only jes a little bit Of
a pail of water, without hardly any water
in it. Wouldn't you go to the circus il
tho man wot feeds the lions would let you
In for nuffin'?"
Now that was an unexpected conun-
drum which hoored tho stern parent
Hartford Post.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
Missouri Democratic Gratitude.

Recently a statue OF Francis p Blair,
jr., was unveiled at st. Louis, and over
since then tho Democratic papers Of Miz'
zoora have been flooded with slobber
about Blair and the great debt the Do.
mocraoy Of Mizzoora owes his memory.
This hypocrisy is simply nauseating.
Whore were these Democrats who now sing
such sweet songs Of Frank Blair and his
goodness TO them-where woro they whom
Frank Blair came back from Washington
and asked them to re-elect him to the
United States Senator Where were these
grateful eulogists when, sick and pale,
Frank Blair struggled up and down tho
bleak streets of Jefferson City in tho win
tor of '73, hunting for friends and en-
during all tho humiliations Of a Mizzoora
senatorial campaign Were you not in
little back room somewhere, dickering
with wealthy nobody over the delivery
Of an election that was Frank Blair's by
every law Of justice and every title Of
decency? You orucifed the man and
now yon worship him as saint. Is this
gratitude? Mizzoora kind, perhaps
Eugene Field.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
A Solemn Menance.

Mrs. Elizapeth Thompson, who is so
widely known for her charities and is
now living In Stamford, Conn, is con-
templating an original scheme for doing
good. On tho theory that tho old and
stirring religious hymns which were
familiar in childhood, and from which
many people in later years drift so far
away that barely an echo of them remains
in t he memory, would IL heard again,
stir old recollection and reawaken relig-
Gus sentiments long dormant, she pro-
poses to send musical organizations
through tho country which will render
the religious music, not only in concert
halls, but in public places whore masses
of people congregate. Mrs. Thompson
intends not only to organize band of
sacred minstrels to travel from place to
place, but desires to get together local
companies Of young people, under good
musical direction, who will give sacred
concerts. She is very much In earnest
and fully determined to try the expert
ment.-NeU York. Sun.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
ABOUT PEOPLE.


HESRY W. sLocUM, JR., was yesterday ad.
mitted to the bar Of this District.
Mrs. L. I. CHARLES has returned to the city,
and is preparing a second volume of poems.
Mr.. ARTHUR PADELFoRD has purchased tho
house owned by Mr.. S. S. Cox with its furni.
ture for $4,000 cash,
JULIAN HAWTHORNE, the novelist, is at vii.
lRrds. He is here TO attend the national con-
ference OF ch arities and corrections
Mr. FRANK PESDLRToN, son of Hon. George
II. Pendleton. will be married on the 23d inst.
to Miss sallle Marie, daughter of Camille
Marie.
GEN. BouGHToN, who mas for some time been
In i'll health, has so far improved as to be able
to start, accompanied by his wife, on a tour
through the north.
JOSEPH ROGERS printer, formerly Of this
city, is reported to have discovered on his
farm near Marshalltown, Iowa, certain eyi.
dences of coal in paying quantities.
Hon. JOHN s. WILLIAMS, third auditor of the
treasury, has gone to Lafayette, Ind, for u
brief visit to his family. During his absence
A. M.Gangewer, deputy, will be acting auditor.
SENATOR AND MRS. LOGAN will spend tho
month of July at Atlantic City, N. j., whore
they have engaged apartments in the Ashland
House, the proprietor OF which Is Mrs. NJ. g.
Lockwood, Of this city.
THE detail of Capt Cyrus g. Roberts, 18th In
fantry, as acting judge advocate for the de-
partment OF Arizona, is announced, and Second
Lieut.. Alton II. Budong, is ordered TO report
for duty at the Leayonworh military prison.
AMONG the Presidents callers yesterday were
Senators Colquitt Mcpherson, and German,
Treasurer Jordan, Representatives Toole, Nc
Crary, Cabell Libbey. TownShend, Lowry,
Dibble, Daniel, Ward, Henley, Hemphill, and
Foran, eX-RepFosehtgtye Singleton, william
D. Warner, United states consul at Cologne,
Rnd EaG,. .Bulkley.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
wAsHINGToN, June 8, 1885.


"John," said tho old man as he laid
down his paper and wiped his glasses,
we've got one hois wuth $500 of any
mans money"
"Yes, father"
"We'vo got another who is half blind
and can't quite airn his keep"
"Yes."
"And third who'd eat common man
poor inside of year, and no good except
to git up neighborhood quarrel"
"rhat's so, father"
"Well, now what would be the result IL
we hitched them hosses up together.
Wouldn't it spile the good one. instead of
maxim $500 hosses Of the others"
"K'roGt, father"
"But these ere tarnal railroads figger
list the tother way. A limo which kin
possibly pay expenses an mako 2 cents
iur stock holders mus go an hitch with
up three or four lame an blind consarns
that can't pay fur axle grease, an the re-
suit is darnation all around, John"
Eyes, father"
Snuff out your candle and go to bed
When SEQ men crack their own skulls
fur the sake of showin' the world the saw
dust inside, 1t makes me sleepy" ."-IYdtt
Street Neps
National Republican., 1885-06-06

The REPUBLICAN has received great
number of communications from various
parts Of the country, including all the
chief commercial and manufacturing
cities, heartily socopding tho proposition
that the time has come for this great ma
ton to iusugurato permanent exhibi-
ton Of its own and the worlds produc-
tons, aud that Washington is tho place
for such an exhibition. We haye not
space for the publication Of these letters,
nor is such publication necessary, for all
repeat substantially tho sAmo nrgu-
ments-tho obvious reasons that We hayo
already given.
This is tho nations own city, aud in
this IL difiors radically from any other
city. Other cities are Jealous of each
othor and reluctant to contribute TO any
thing that will enhance tho growth or
Importance of a rival, But all arO inter-
ested in the capital, for IL is their capital,
and oil the people Of tho United States
desire to see il move forward in tho
career Of prosperity on which it has
recently entered. For this reason there
is far moro general and hoarty concur
romeo in the suggestion OF Washington as
tho place for permanent exhibition
than could possibly be secured for any
other city.
In any such exposition of products tho
government exhibits aro the chief at
traction. 1t is only to limited extent
for short times and at great cost, that
these con be transported to other places.
five had permanent exhibition here,
tho illustrative material in the great col
lcctions Of the national museum, tho pat
ont office. agricultural department. med
ical museum, coast survey, navy yard,
supervising architects Office. and many
other branches of tho public service,
could be made part Of tho exhibit with
little cost, and without dotriment to
public business. This, in itself, is an un-
answorable argument in favor of Wash.
'ington as the location for tho proposed
permanent exposition.
As was forcibly urged In recent issue
OF this paper, one reason for preferring
ndSulHktOui III tuls COuuecllOu, 10 auy
other city, lies in the fact that hero are
the foreign legations, whose influence
would bo most effectively used at home
for an exhibition at their own official
homo. Contributions from abroad would
be far richer when thoy could bo sent di-
rectly to this city and be subject to the
care and supervision Of the United States
government and of the legations of the
various nations who contribute. A sense
OF safety and responsibility would per-
wade tho enterprise. 1t is we'll known
that parties abroad hesitated to send val
usbles to New Orleans because they had
no legal representatives there.
Other reasons equally good will suggest
themselves SO any one who cares to in
vestigate the subject. Congress will be
asked to take tho initial steps without
delay for tho Inauguration of this great
national enterprise.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
The Dempsey Case.

EDITOR NATIONAL REPUBLICAN: A
distinguished attorney and eminent citi.
zen, who has had no connection with the
navy voucher cases, made the following
statement yesterday, and think it 10 but
fair to give it to the public:
Great injustice was done to Mr.. Dempsey in
the hearing of the Mclaughlin case on Thurs
day. The testimony of Mr.. Mclaughlin, on
which a verdict OF acquittal was rendered
through an understanding with the proseou-
ton, inculpated Mr. Dempsey as TO the same
transactions on which Dempsey was tried and
acquitted three or four months ago. Mr. Demp-
sey In to have another trial on new indictments
aud yet neither he nor his counsel was in
formed that any matter affecting him or his
interests would come before the court on Thurs
day. II is not usual, aud never ought 10 be,
to prejudice the case OF any indicted party as
Mr.. Dempsey's case was preudiced by these
proceedings. II is not the fact, but the man.
Der of Mr.. McLaughlin's acquittal against
which this protest is aimed. The case pending
against Dempsey which is virtually the case
in which he has already been acquitted
should not have been preiudged in that sum.
mary manner.
The power OF the government is so groat,
especially in this District, with all its
court machinery, money, and officials,
that the prosecuting ofieer can we'll af-
ford to give every indicted person the
benefit Of an unprejudiced public opinion.
JUSTICE.
WAsUINaTON lima 19RS
National Republican., 1885-06-06
Ono Feature OF the War.

The editor sat sadly at his desk. His
mouth was puckored with the expression
a man assumes when he tries to cut q
tough piece of meat with silver pie
knife. His cheeks were distended on
one side by chew of tobacco. on tho
other by mouthful Of Asiatio words.
"A-faf-g-a-n gan-no, g-a-h-n--hanR il !
g-h.a-n Afghanistan. james"
"Yessir."
"Run up to tho house and toll my wife
to send Tommy down with his geography
the minute he gets home from school,"
"All right, sir"
LET me see. How had l best advise
Gladstone2 wonder whether Murgha
is man or aplace2 But it's getting late,
80 here goes"
TO the thoughtful student Of international
politics the recent action of Gladstone cannot
but appear weak in the extreme. If he had
ordered the troops TO attack Rawil- Pissde in
stead OF waiting for Gen. Kushk on the banks
OF the Komaroif, q great advantage 10 England
would certainly have followed, and Sarakha,
as far rs Kohn- DilRin was concerned, would
"williamw %
"Yessir."
Bring me fresh dictionary and an ice-
water bandago for my hsad."--1Re San
Ffaneiscdil,
National Republican., 1885-06-06

THERE are n good many judges in
various localities who will agreo with
Judge Charles Allen, Of Boston, who says
that he is disgusted with the insolent
way in which witnesses arc questioned.
IL is, no thinks, neither funny nor
profitable, and avails nothing with the
court. He would stop IL II no could, but
he canno. tell what counsel are driving
at until it is too late. There has In times
past been quite too much of this in
science tolerated in some of our local
courts, but decided change for the bot
ter is now Observable.
National Republican., 1885-06-06

oNEof the fairest and squarest of Demo.
cratic papers is the Wilmington IN. c.
Star, which raises an honest yell for
spoils. 1t says, and says truly, that if 1t
lad beens proclaimed during tho cam
paign that hr. Cleveland would construe
the civil service law to mean to turn out
mono but the inefficient and dishonest
and conspicuously partisan Republican
ofliceholders, "Mr. Blaine would have
beaten him by go or 100 electoral votes"
Democrats, rs rule, SUPPOSED that the
reform pledges Of the platform and letter
of acceptance were merely bait to catch
Mugwumps.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
Grit.


Some call II luck, dear brother Jim,
Some term IL common sense;
While others atill with equal vim
Pronounce It Providence.
But believe, In spite of all,
Fate, Providence, or wit,
Bull ll-headed luck or brazen gall,
It's proper name Is grit
'ris well for those, dear brother Jim,
With time and cash TO spare
To lit their hearts and hands 20 Him
In everlasting prayer.
But prayer alone won't win the fight,
lnspito OF holy writ
'Tls acts that tell, or wrong or right
And actions call for grit"
I've seen in trial tests OF speed
Tho horse that ballls or breaks,
Although he sometimes takes tho lead,
He never takes the stakeB
While "sure-and- stoady-on -the'stride,"
Though slower on the Bit
Is often on the winning side
Because he's got the grit"
I've seen some fellows in my time,
Good, noble men and strong,
With hearts less human than divine,
Who couldn't get along.
No matter where you placed them, Jim,
They didn't seem to ~;
They conldn't win OF sink or sWimi
They didn't have the grit.
Amid the countless Ills OF life,
Its pleasures and It's woes,
The strongest factors in the strife
Are steady licks and blows;
And though we may not always win
We never Will submit,
But still wade in, dear brother Jim,
And die like men Of grit
--K LssIY,sIaH,
National Republican., 1885-06-06
Three Stages OF Life.

Ante-NuphdL
Sweet love, know that must go;
'Tis late; the noon OF night Is nighi
Time speeds away ana yet stay
A lingering lover sweet am l.
Good night, my ownl when you're alone.
Ere slumber steals those starry eyes,
Oh giyoa tender thought 70 ohe
Whose heart still for your presence crieL
One kiss-adieu-l wish Tor you
-, Dreams roseate ana siumDers iIgh''
No more will need to say good night.
Nuphdl.
How radiant in her bridal dress
roidry n1w sSee sSe crowns @ NV happiness,
And earth becomes a paradise.
7 rnorvel. as lool, upon
"a, lieI '.hn1 nVT, s,,ro,aa opts Of love won
frhis vsingless angel for my bride.
And need 90 from her no more,
when parting nom her at the door
"Nor feSr his sudden coming down.
ava ''
No more to leave her at the gate,
Eor ivhese she isNthat's home: thank fata
she's mino at last, my wife, my own
Post -Nuptidl
"Ret re ,sv t% nn Sou SUH thSt olsYed.o
To come ON. home at this time Of night
where-hic--do you suppose I've been?
National Republican., 1885-06-06

THE statement in an evening paper ro.
lativo to tho recent gross violation of law
in tho appointment OF Mr. Hunter TO bo
fourth class clerk in the general
land office is incorrect in nearly every
particular. The Blue Book shows that
this clerks predecessor Was fourth class
clerk. Mr., Hunter was appointed to suc-
ceed him as fourth class clerk. This
appointment violates the law directly
aud undoniably. 1t is clearly an i'm
rcaohAble otIense and wo are sure that
Secretary Lamar'S only safe way out of it
Is 30 conceal it as mistake. If this act is
70 sjsEd, tho civil service law falls.
National Republican., 1885-06-06
rostor on sherman.

"As long as John Sherman desires to be
senator, or is willing to take the Office,
there 10 no use for me or any other man
with, senatorial aspirations to be candi-
date against him. Sherman is yet young,
He is not much over go. and it would be
idle to dispute that he is the best equipped
man in the Republican party of Ohio for
that position. He has the learning, the
ability, the experience. aud tho popular
Enquirer.
National Republican., 1885-06-06

THE address delivered last evening by
Hon. Samuel Shelabarger to tho gradu-
ates of the law school of the National
University is presented entire in this
issue of THE REPUBLICAN,. "Fidelity"
was the theme. That one word this VEN
erable and distinguished lawyer impressed
on the minds of the graduates and the
audience with such power and such fervid
eloquenco as are seldom witnessed on any
occasion. We commend tho teachings of
this address to the members of every pro-
fcssion and all classes of business as
worthy of thoughtful consideration.
National Republican., 1885-06-06

A fow days ago all tho Democratic
organs were abusing ex-President Hayes
because he owned building in Omaha
which is used as saloon. Now they are
abusing him because he sold tho property,
even though he sacrificed good share OF
its valuo in doing 80. The Democrats will
never forgive Mr.. Hayes as long % he con-
tinues to live as respectable Citizen
Philadelphia Press.
National Republican., 1885-06-06

A CORRESPONDENT who signs himself
"Mossbaek Hoosier" sends us al earnest
protest against what he calls tho "Holy
Willy" style of tho administration. ~
prefer" he says, ito get my religion from
the church, not from party; and l don't
think tho dispensation of patronage is
sacrament"
National Republican., 1885-06-06

THE Democratic party has been out in
the cold so long that 1t docs not know
how to behave itself now that, by the
aid of few hundred New York Mug
wumps, it has been granted o temporary
lease of limited power. 1t makes itself
as ridiculous with tho spoilS as Goal Oil
johnny" did with his fortune.
National Republican., 1885-06-06

A CABINET officer who when criticised
for making an unlawful appointment
issues an order that future appointments
are not to be given out to the press, GER
tainly furnishes ground for suspicion
that he intends other violations of law.
National Republican., 1885-06-06

dnlps Democratic economy" and Demo-
cratic generosity TO the soldiers, will
have to wait. THE REPUBLICAN, is In re-
ceipt Of number Of communications on
this subject some of which will be pub.
lishcd as soon as the pressure on our
columns will permit.